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1 week ago

World news

UN food agency cites funding gap as it halts aid to 650,000 in Ethiopia

WFP suspends aid to 650,000 malnourished in Ethiopia amid funding crisis.

3.6 million people are at risk of losing food aid due to lack of support.

Funding shortfalls linked to US aid cuts and ongoing conflicts.

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Rounded up, massacred and posted on social media: can Ethiopia bring justice for atrocities in Tigray?

The Tigray region of Ethiopia witnessed a brutal massacre of civilians, with soldiers executing men and hiding their crimes from the world.

World politics

Ethiopia: Escalation in Tigray threatens regional stability DW 03/18/2025

Ethiopia faces new tensions post-peace accord, as fears of renewed conflict grow among the populace.

World politics

Renewed escalation in Tigray threatens regional stability DW 03/18/2025

Ethiopia's Tigray region faces renewed tensions despite a peace accord, with fears of future conflict as internal divisions grow among leaders.

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8 months ago

Opinion | The Coming War Nobody Is Talking About

Ethiopia's ambition to become a coastal state under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed threatens regional stability in East Africa.

Black Lives Matter

Guns are silent, but war lingers for Ogaden's former women rebel fighters

Ex-rebels from Ethiopia's Somali region face challenges transitioning to civilian life despite a peace deal reached in 2018.

World news

1 week ago

UN food agency cites funding gap as it halts aid to 650,000 in Ethiopia

WFP suspends aid to 650,000 malnourished in Ethiopia amid funding crisis.

3.6 million people are at risk of losing food aid due to lack of support.

Funding shortfalls linked to US aid cuts and ongoing conflicts.

Miscellaneous

Rounded up, massacred and posted on social media: can Ethiopia bring justice for atrocities in Tigray?

The Tigray region of Ethiopia witnessed a brutal massacre of civilians, with soldiers executing men and hiding their crimes from the world.

World politics

Ethiopia: Escalation in Tigray threatens regional stability DW 03/18/2025

Ethiopia faces new tensions post-peace accord, as fears of renewed conflict grow among the populace.

World politics

Renewed escalation in Tigray threatens regional stability DW 03/18/2025

Ethiopia's Tigray region faces renewed tensions despite a peace accord, with fears of future conflict as internal divisions grow among leaders.

8 months ago

UX design

Opinion | The Coming War Nobody Is Talking About

Ethiopia's ambition to become a coastal state under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed threatens regional stability in East Africa.

Black Lives Matter

Guns are silent, but war lingers for Ogaden's former women rebel fighters

Ex-rebels from Ethiopia's Somali region face challenges transitioning to civilian life despite a peace deal reached in 2018.

Marcus Samuelsson Comes Home

Marcus Samuelsson is preparing the next generation of chefs in Ethiopia, showcasing his commitment to hospitality through culinary excellence.

Germany news

Tigrayan survivors seek justice in German courts DW 03/31/2025

A complaint regarding war crimes in Ethiopia has been filed with the German Federal Public Prosecutor.

Berlin food

Month of giving: Syrians in Ethiopia keep Ramadan iftar tradition alive

A tiny Syrian community in Ethiopia embraces Ramadan by providing meals to those in need.

Chef Ahmed Ibrahim reflects on his journey from refugee to restaurant owner during Ramadan.

#electric-vehicles

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Alternative transportation

An Electric Motorcycle Startup Is Changing the Game in Ethiopia

Norway's electric vehicle success contrasts with Ethiopia's market where electric motorcycles thrive despite limited charging infrastructure.

fromFortune

Cars

This country was the world's first to ban imports of non-electric private cars. The switch to EVs has been bumpy

Ethiopia's electric vehicle transition faces challenges like erratic electricity supply and high import costs for maintenance.

fromInsideHook

Alternative transportation

An Electric Motorcycle Startup Is Changing the Game in Ethiopia

Norway's electric vehicle success contrasts with Ethiopia's market where electric motorcycles thrive despite limited charging infrastructure.

fromFortune

Cars

This country was the world's first to ban imports of non-electric private cars. The switch to EVs has been bumpy

Ethiopia's electric vehicle transition faces challenges like erratic electricity supply and high import costs for maintenance.

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US news

Africa's press freedom hit hard by VOA shutdown, US aid cuts DW 03/24/2025

The dismantling of VOA undermines press freedom and threatens democracy in regions relying on its broadcasts.

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London

A 72-hour stopover in Ethiopia offers travelers ancient wonders and city adventures

Ethiopia offers diverse experiences suitable for both short and long visits, with its rich culture and coffee rituals that mesmerize travelers.

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fromBusiness Insider

2 months ago

USAID is on Trump and Musk's cost-cutting list. Here's where the foreign aid agency spends its money.

Proposed cuts to USAID could significantly affect humanitarian aid distribution, particularly to Ukraine, Jordan, and Ethiopia.

2 months ago

Miscellaneous

Ethiopia: Is Tigray on the brink of a fresh conflict? DW 02/05/2025

Political tensions within TPLF in Tigray heighten fears of renewed violence and humanitarian crises among locals.

Miscellaneous

Ethiopia: Tigray's forgotten internally displaced people DW 01/20/2025

Even after the peace agreement in Tigray, hundreds of thousands remain displaced and live in extreme hardship amidst ongoing territorial control issues.

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For Ethiopia's heritage': Family fights to reclaim war hero's stolen medal

The auction of a gold medal belonging to Ethiopian hero Ras Desta Damtew has stirred controversy, highlighting ongoing issues surrounding historical injustices and cultural respect.

France politics

France returns ancient artefacts to Ethiopia in 'diplomatic handover'

The French handover of ancient artefacts to Ethiopia is a diplomatic gesture, not restitution, as the items weren't part of French collections.

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Black Lives Matter

For Ethiopia's heritage': Family fights to reclaim war hero's stolen medal

The auction of a gold medal belonging to Ethiopian hero Ras Desta Damtew has stirred controversy, highlighting ongoing issues surrounding historical injustices and cultural respect.

France politics

France returns ancient artefacts to Ethiopia in 'diplomatic handover'

The French handover of ancient artefacts to Ethiopia is a diplomatic gesture, not restitution, as the items weren't part of French collections.

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Video. Ethiopians celebrate Orthodox Christmas with prayers, feasts, and acts of charity

Ethiopians celebrated Christmas despite recent hardships, emphasizing community and resilience.

Miscellaneous

Ethiopia: Thousands evacuate over volcanic eruption fears DW 01/04/2025

Authorities are evacuating residents in northeastern Ethiopia due to potential volcanic activity at Mount Dofen.

fromNew York Post

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At least 66 people dead after truck plunges into river in Ethiopia

At least 66 fatalities occurred in southern Ethiopia when an overcrowded truck plunged into a river, highlighting issues with transportation safety.

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Ethiopia: At least 71 dead after truck plunges into river DW 12/30/2024

The road accident in Sidama, Ethiopia, has resulted in at least 71 fatalities, mostly individuals returning from a wedding.

#somalia

7 months ago

Privacy professionals

Fresh Egypt arms shipment to Somalia raises regional tensions

Egypt's arms shipments to Somalia raise regional tensions, especially with Ethiopia, amidst ongoing conflicts and water disputes in the Horn of Africa.

Miscellaneous

Somaliland unfazed by Somalia-Ethiopia compromise DW 12/16/2024

Somaliland's agreement with Ethiopia for sea access remains untouched despite the recent Somalia-Ethiopia compromise.

7 months ago

Privacy professionals

Fresh Egypt arms shipment to Somalia raises regional tensions

Egypt's arms shipments to Somalia raise regional tensions, especially with Ethiopia, amidst ongoing conflicts and water disputes in the Horn of Africa.

Miscellaneous

Somaliland unfazed by Somalia-Ethiopia compromise DW 12/16/2024

Somaliland's agreement with Ethiopia for sea access remains untouched despite the recent Somalia-Ethiopia compromise.

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#climate-change

London

Everyone was happy, but it became annoying': Ethiopians look back on Band Aid

The 1984 Ethiopian famine left lasting memories influenced by climate crises, cultural taboos, and complex legacies of international aid.

9 months ago

Digital life

Two Landslides Kill 229 People in Ethiopia

At least 229 people died in a landslide in southwestern Ethiopia due to heavy rain, with villagers trying to rescue victims being hit by a second landslide.

London

Everyone was happy, but it became annoying': Ethiopians look back on Band Aid

The 1984 Ethiopian famine left lasting memories influenced by climate crises, cultural taboos, and complex legacies of international aid.

9 months ago

Digital life

Two Landslides Kill 229 People in Ethiopia

At least 229 people died in a landslide in southwestern Ethiopia due to heavy rain, with villagers trying to rescue victims being hit by a second landslide.

more#climate-change