Ethiopia
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…
Ethiopia warns Tigray residents that ‘anything can happen’
World
November 24, 2020
Ethiopia warns Tigray residents that ‘anything can happen’
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopia’s government is again warning residents of the besieged capital of the embattled Tigray region as…
UN urges civilian protection after Ethiopia’s 72-hour deadline for Tigrayan forces
World
November 23, 2020
UN urges civilian protection after Ethiopia’s 72-hour deadline for Tigrayan forces
NAIROBI (Reuters) – The United Nations urged Ethiopia on Monday to ensure the protection of civilians, a day after Prime…
Sudan turns down participation in GERD ministerial meeting
Egypt
November 22, 2020
Sudan turns down participation in GERD ministerial meeting
Sudan announced Saturday it has turned down its participation in the Saturday ministerial meeting on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam…
Ethiopia military: we will use tanks, artillery to capture city of Mekelle
World
November 22, 2020
Ethiopia military: we will use tanks, artillery to capture city of Mekelle
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – The Ethiopian military plans to use tanks to encircle Mekelle, the capital of northern Tigray region,…