Ethiopia closes notorious prison as internet service returns
ADDIS ABABA, — Ethiopia has closed a prison notorious for decades for holding opposition figures, journalists and activists, a state-affiliated media outlet reported Friday, as...
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Ethiopians praise PM’s inaugural speech
Ethiopia’s new Prime Minister, Abiye Ahmed appears to have succeeded in reassuring government officials shortly after taking over. His first speech, presented in Parliament on...
Ethiopia frees journalists, politicians rearrested under martial law
Local media in Ethiopia are reporting the release of recently detained journalists and activists. A total of 19 people were picked up in Bahir Dar,...
Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed receives global congratulations
Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia’s new Prime Minister, continues to receive messages of congratulations from his peers in Africa and from the global community. Leaders in the...
Eritrea replies Ethiopia PM on peace call: Ball remains in your court
Eritrea has officially responded to Ethiopia’s peace overture after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said in his inaugural address on April 2 that he was ready...
Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed wants to resolve Eritrea disputes
Ethiopia’s new prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, has pledged his readiness to resolve disputes with neighbour Eritrea. Speaking on state television after his swearing-in ceremony, Mr...
Ethiopia installs new PM to quell widespread protests
ADDIS ABABA, — Ethiopia’s legislature has elected young and outspoken Abiy Amhed as prime minister of Africa’s second most populous nation, following his nomination by...
After years of unrest, Ethiopia seeks calm with new leader Abiy Ahmed
ADDIS ABABA Ethiopia’s governing coalition named a new leader late Tuesday night, paving the way for a peaceful transition of power in a country rocked in...
Over 1,100 arrested under Ethiopia state of emergency
More than 1,100 people have been arrested in Ethiopia since the nation declared a state of emergency following the prime minister’s resignation last month, state...
Ethiopia govt must free Eskinder Nega, other political prisoners – U.S. Senator Rubio
The United States Senator for Florida, Marco Rubio, has waded into the recent re-arrest of Ethiopian journalists and other political prisoners, urging the Ethiopian government...
