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Kenya's Rift Valley lakes are rising, putting thousands at risk – we now know why

The East African Rift Valley sits between the Afar Triangle in Ethiopia and Mozambique. Within it lie a series of freshwater and alkaline lakes organised like a string of pearls.

The Conversation · Jan 16, 2023

Amhara forces withdraw from northern Ethiopia’s Tigray region

The Ethiopian army says Amhara forces have left war-torn Tigray in compliance with a truce agreed on November 2.

Al Jazeera · Jan 13, 2023

French and German FMs in Ethiopia to support Tigray peace process

In tonight's edition: The foreign ministers of France and Germany head to Ethiopia to show support for the deal upon which rest hopes of peace after two years of conflict with Tigray rebels. Also, record temperatures are making life harder for millions around the world. We hear from those in…

France 24 · Jan 13, 2023

Ethiopia's Tigray rebels start disarming under terms of Pretoria peace deal

Tigrayan rebels began handing in their heavy weapons on Wednesday, a crucial element in the peace deal signed with the federal government last November, ending the two-year conflict in northern Ethiopia.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 11, 2023

Africa should not be arena for international competition, says Chinese foreign minister

Africa should not be an arena for competition between world powers, China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Wednesday, opening a new headquarters for a pan-African health body at the start of five-country Africa tour.

Reuters · Jan 11, 2023

China FM on Africa visit sidesteps call for UN council seat

China’s new foreign minister has sidestepped a new call by the African Union for permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council during his visit to Ethiopia

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023

Chinese imports could undermine Ethiopian manufacturing - leaving women workers worst off

China is now the African continent’s largest trading partner, accounting for US$254 billion in 2021. It’s also the main country of origin for African manufacturing imports, providing 16% of Africa’s total in 2018.

The Conversation · Jan 11, 2023

Ethiopia's Tigray forces say they hand over heavy weapons

The spokesman for Tigray forces in Ethiopia says they have handed over heavy weapons as a key part of the agreement signed with Ethiopia’s government late last year to end a two-year conflict

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023

Tigray forces begin handing over heavy weapons to Ethiopian army

Tigray forces, who fought a two-year war against Ethiopia's federal government, began handing over heavy weaponry to the national army as part of an African Union-led peace process on Tuesday.

Reuters · Jan 10, 2023

Mad world: global flashpoints to watch in 2023 in the era of 'polycrisis'

When 2022 began, there was trepidation about what might happen in at least ten regions. Topping most lists were concerns about tensions in Ukraine, Afghanistan and Ethiopia.

The Conversation · Jan 9, 2023