THE TRUTH ABOUT: Ethiopia - The Untold Story

Ethiopia's Flag Dispute Triggers Mass Exodus, 36,000 Refugees Cross Into Kenya

Around 36,000 people have crossed into Kenya after deadly clashes in Ethiopia's Moyale area, where aid agencies report critical shortages of food, water, shelter, sanitation and healthcare.

Latin Times · 6h ago

Ethiopia clashes push 50,000 to flee to Kenya

The outbreak of fighting between rival forces in southern Ethiopia last week has led some 50,000 people to seek refuge in neighbouring Kenya, the United Nations said Wednesday, citing local authorities.

France 24 · Oct 28

Bulletin world briefing: Why Finland and Norway held 'direct discussions' with Putin

Finland and Norway hold 'direct discussions' with Vladimir Putin Netanyahu tipped for defeat as Israel votes in first election since October 7 attacks Four dead and one injured as tornado hits near popular Turkish resort Spain deports 16 Ceuta migrants to Morocco ahead of November elections Dozens killed in Ethiopia…

The Independent UK · Oct 27

More than 40 music stars recorded ‘We Are the World’ in 1985, raising $100 million

In 1985, 'We Are the World' was recorded by over 40 music stars to aid famine relief. The charity single raised more than $80 million for humanitarian efforts across Africa and the United States. USA for Africa has worked to address long-term development and strengthen local capacities over the decades.…

The Times of India · Oct 26

Ethiopia's Tigray rebels urged to disarm as commander vows to fight on

An official in Tigray’s federal-backed caretaker administration urged rebel fighters to disarm, hours after a rebel commander called for continued resistance following the loss of Mekelle

The Independent UK · Oct 23

Ethiopia-Eritrea: Is there a risk of a wider conflict?

Concerns are mounting as Ethiopia and Eritrea inch closer to war. With Ethiopia now having taken control of the border town of Zalambessa, the fear is that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed will send his troops into Eritrea. In Perspective, we spoke to Martin Plaut, a senior research fellow at the…

France 24 · Oct 22

Millions of mothers still don’t have clean water to give birth. It’s time to end this shame

COMMENT: In my home country of Ethiopia, 45 per cent of healthcare facilities function without a water supply, and 60 per cent have either no or a limited level of sanitation, writes Frehiwot Gebrewold

The Independent UK · Oct 21

A look at how Ethiopia’s wars, sea ambitions and Nile dam fuel fears of wider conflict

Renewed fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region is unfolding alongside a worsening confrontation between Ethiopia and Eritrea, former allies whose relations have deteriorated

The Independent UK · Oct 19

Ethiopia sets up Tigray caretaker government as ex-fighters seek return to civilian life

Ethiopia's government has set up a six-month caretaker administration for Tigray following renewed fighting in the region

The Independent UK · Oct 16

Ethiopia announces interim government in Tigray, aims for polls in six months

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Friday announced the appointment of an interim administration to prepare elections in the northern Tigray region previously controlled by the Tigray People's Liberation Front that has clashed with government forces since September. The recent conflict revived a war that killed hundreds of thousands between…

France 24 · Oct 16