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First NGO aid convoy arrives in capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region
World
December 12, 2020
First NGO aid convoy arrives in capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – The first non-governmental aid convoy since fighting erupted last month has arrived in the capital of…
Ethiopia rejects independent probes into Tigray conflict
World
December 9, 2020
Ethiopia rejects independent probes into Tigray conflict
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopia’s government is rejecting calls for independent investigations into the deadly conflict in its Tigray region,…
Ethiopia says UN team shot at in Tigray after defying checkpoints
World
December 8, 2020
Ethiopia says UN team shot at in Tigray after defying checkpoints
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – A United Nations team visiting Ethiopia’s rebellious Tigray region was shot at after breaking through two…
Ethiopia’s conflict stokes humanitarian and virus crisis
World
December 6, 2020
Ethiopia’s conflict stokes humanitarian and virus crisis
HAMDAYET, Sudan (AP) — Ethiopia’s month-long war in its northern Tigray region has severely hampered efforts to fight one of…
Trump orders most American troops to leave Somalia
World
December 5, 2020
Trump orders most American troops to leave Somalia
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon said Friday it is pulling most US troops out of Somalia on President Donald Trump’s…
Hundreds of Ethiopian immigrants get warm welcome in Israel
Middle East
December 3, 2020
Hundreds of Ethiopian immigrants get warm welcome in Israel
BEN-GURION INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Israel (AP) — Hundreds of Ethiopian immigrants arrived on Thursday to a festive ceremony at Israel’s international…
UN, Ethiopia sign deal for humanitarian access to Tigray
World
December 2, 2020
UN, Ethiopia sign deal for humanitarian access to Tigray
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The United Nations says it and Ethiopia’s government have signed a deal to allow “unimpeded” humanitarian…
‘Stop the madness,’ Tigray leader urges Ethiopia’s PM
World
November 30, 2020
‘Stop the madness,’ Tigray leader urges Ethiopia’s PM
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The fugitive leader of Ethiopia’s defiant Tigray region on Monday called on Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed…
Ethiopia says military operation in Tigray region is over, hunt for Tigray leaders begins
World
November 29, 2020
Ethiopia says military operation in Tigray region is over, hunt for Tigray leaders begins
ADDIS ABABA/NAIROBI (Reuters) – The Ethiopian government launched a manhunt on Sunday for leaders of a rebellious faction in the…
US reports several explosions heard in Eritrea’s capital
World
November 29, 2020
US reports several explosions heard in Eritrea’s capital
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The US Embassy in Eritrea says six explosions were heard Saturday night in the capital, Asmara.…