Ethiopia

Ethiopia's parliament extends state of emergency by 4 months

Mar 30, 2017 08:32

Ethiopia’s parliament has renewed a state of emergency that came into force last year following massive anti-government protests in the Horn African country.
Death toll from Ethiopia’s landslide rises to 82

Mar 15, 2017 06:04

The death toll from a landslide at Ethiopia's largest rubbish dump reached 82 on Tuesday as the country's parliament declared three days of national mourning, a government minister said.
At least 35 people killed as landslide hits landfill in Ethiopian capital

Mar 12, 2017 13:59

At least 35 people have lost their lives and several dozen others gone missing in Ethiopia after a landslide swept through a colossal garbage dump, officials say.
Saudi visit to Ethiopia dam further strains ties with Egypt

Dec 20, 2016 13:22

A high-level Saudi delegation’s visit to a controversial dam in Ethiopia has angered Egypt, dealing a fresh blow to the already strained relations between Cairo and Riyadh.
Ethiopia has arrested over 11k protesters since October: Official

Nov 12, 2016 13:04

Ethiopian authorities have arrested over 11,000 people since Addis Ababa declared a state of emergency in early October following violent protests.
Ethiopia limits diplomats' movements, media access

Oct 17, 2016 13:32

Just over a week after declaring a state of emergency, Ethiopia’s government has introduced a new set of restrictions.