Ethiopian opposition politicians jailed for contempt
Four opposition politicians in Ethiopia have been given six-month jail sentences for contempt of court after refusing to stand up or speak to the judges....
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Ethiopia’s Amhara state arrests civilians after deadly clashes with army
The Amhara regional state in Ethiopia says a number of civilians have been arrested for their role in deadly violence that killed over 20 people...
Ethiopia Oromia leader’s political capital shoots after release from detention
Dr. Merera Gudina a leading opposition voice in Ethiopia continues his political engagements across the Oromia regional state. Thousands turned up to greet Oromo Federalist...
Nile tensions: Leaders of Ethiopia,Egypt and Sudan say ‘all is well’
The leaders of Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan have met on the sidelines of the ongoing African Union Summit, as they continue to work towards resolving...
Ethiopia’s Oromo leader meets German envoy over political developments
Barely two weeks after criminal charges against him were dropped and he was released from prison, Dr. Merera Gudina, a leading opposition member in Ethiopia...
Ethiopia forces responded to anti-govt chants with bullets: U.N.backs probe
Spokesperson for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has in a press briefing called for a probe into the latest clash between the...
Ethiopia’s leading opposition figure warns of unrest if dialogue fails
Ethiopia’s government needs to hold negotiations with the country’s most-popular opposition parties or risk the return of destabilising protests, veteran dissident Merera Gudina said in...
Weekend clashes during Ethiopia religious festival leave seven dead
At least seven people died after clashes broke out between security forces and worshippers taking part in a religious ceremony marking Epiphany in northern Ethiopia...
Ethiopia protesters defy security to march over deaths in Amhara State
There is still tension arising from deaths reported in Ethiopia’s Amhara region after security forces shot and killed a number of protesters on Saturday. Hundreds...
Ethiopia’s hotel industry needs help to encourage tourism
The global tourism industry has huge economic importance. It contributes 10% of the world’s gross domestic product and 6% of exports. One billion people a year travel...
