Ethiopia
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.…
Ethiopian government begins offensive in Tigray capital city
World
November 28, 2020
Ethiopian government begins offensive in Tigray capital city
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Ethiopian military on Saturday began an offensive in the Tigray regional capital in its quest…
Ethiopians flee Tigray capital in fear of imminent assault
World
November 27, 2020
Ethiopians flee Tigray capital in fear of imminent assault
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — People continued to flee the capital of Ethiopia’s embattled Tigray region in fear of an imminent…
Egypt warns against travel to Ethiopia in light of war in Tigray region
Egypt
November 26, 2020
Egypt warns against travel to Ethiopia in light of war in Tigray region
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Wednesday warned travel companies in Egypt against conducting trips to Ethiopia due…
Ethiopia to begin ‘final phase’ of offensive in Tigray region, says PM
World
November 26, 2020
Ethiopia to begin ‘final phase’ of offensive in Tigray region, says PM
ADDIS ABABA/NAIROBI (Reuters) – The Ethiopian military will begin the “final phase” of an offensive in the rebellious northern Tigray…
Ethiopian leader rejects international ‘interference’ in war
World
November 25, 2020
Ethiopian leader rejects international ‘interference’ in war
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopia’s prime minister is rejecting a growing international consensus for dialogue and a halt to deadly…
Ethiopia says foes surrendering, Tigray forces report battle win
World
November 24, 2020
Ethiopia says foes surrendering, Tigray forces report battle win
ADDIS ABABA/NAIROBI (Reuters) – The Ethiopian government said on Tuesday that Tigrayan soldiers were surrendering in the face of its…