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Ethiopian Airlines says no to popular luggage

The bags, preferred by many travellers across West Africa, are causing damages to the conveyor belts at various airports, the national carrier has said.

Civilians killed in Oromia as violence surges

Children and the elderly among those killed after unknown assailants targeted Christians in separate attacks. Dozens have reportedly lost their lives.

The Weeknd donates $2.5 million for humanitarian efforts in Gaza

International popstar The Weeknd is a World Food Program goodwill ambassador and this is not the first time he’s giving millions for conflict affected places.

Our offices are open to help mediate to end Amhara conflict – US Envoy

US’ Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa, Mike Hammer, said his country is ready to offer its offices “if there’s an opportunity to help mediate” fighting parties in Amhara region.

A $1.5 Billion Temporary Debt Relief for Ethiopia

Ethiopia has finally secured an agreement with external creditors for a debt relief of $1.5 billion as it continues to struggle with foreign currency shortages.

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Hunger kills more than 130 in a district in Tigray- Local Official

A senior official in Tigray’s Atsbi district said 138 people have died of starvation as the compounded effects of drought and a post-conflict humanitarian crisis continue to push millions deep into food insecurity across Northern Ethiopia.

Trouble in the Horn? Tensions continue to Brew between Ethiopia and Somalia

The President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud travels to Eritrea this Monday as he continues to increase diplomatic pressures on Ethiopia after a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Addis Ababa and the breakaway Republic of Somaliland. The president signed a law which he said would nullify the agreement while Ethiopia insists no party or country will be affected. Meanwhile a senior Somaliland cabinet minister has resigned voicing opposition to the MoU.

Ethiopia and Somaliland Ink a Memorandum of Understanding over Seaport Access

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the Ethiopian Prime Minister and the Somaliland President will reportedly allow Ethiopia to lease access to the Red Sea where it will build a military base and a port. But details are still sketchy.

Ethiopia’s BRICS Membership Officially Begins

As most of the world starts a new year on Monday 1 January 2024 Ethiopia is set to achieve a diplomatic milestone by officially joining a group of emerging countries simply known -until now- as BRICS.
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