Tag: Ethiopia
World
Tension between Somalia and Ethiopia evokes memories of 1977
Somalia's government-owned media has been playing a song that some people say encourages bad behavior. The song was performed by the Somali police band....
World
Somalia returns Ethiopian aircraft as port issue intensifies
Somalia said no to a plane carrying Ethiopian officials to Somaliland, making the ongoing disagreement between the countries even worse. The person in charge...
World
About 225 people perish from famine in Ethiopia – Officials
Around 225 people, including children, have died from hunger in Ethiopia's Tigray region due to drought and war since last July, according to local...
World
Ethiopian dispute prompts Eritrea to “voice support for Somalia”
Somalia's president says the president of Eritrea has promised to support Somalia's control of its own land, as there is disagreement with Ethiopia about...
World
Army chiefs from Somaliland and Ethiopia meet amidst tensions
The leaders of the Ethiopian army and the self-declared Republic of Somaliland are talking about working together militarily. People are worried about a deal...
Business
Ethiopia fails to meet $33m coupon payment deadline
Ethiopia has now joined the ranks of African nations facing default, as it failed to meet interest payments following the expiration of a grace...
Independent Africa
The Bodi tribe, where men with larger belly get more wives
In the Bodi Tribe in Ethiopia, having a larger belly is considered more desirable, making men with bigger bellies more sought after.The community...
Independent Africa
Drone strikes ambulance in Ethiopia killing five people
Five ordinary people have died in Ethiopia's Amhara region when a drone attack hit an ambulance, according to people who saw it happen and...
World
Ethiopian cholera outbreak claims at least 23 lives – UN
Save the Children says that 23 people have died from cholera in eastern Ethiopia after flooding. The UK relief agency said that over 770...
World
Ethiopia preparing vote to resolve – Tigray-Amhara conflict
The government says that the conflict between Ethiopia's Amhara and Tigray regions will be resolved by holding a vote where people can decide on...