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Ethiopia is experiencing its worst drought in 30 years – UN OCHA

UN OCHA - Press relrease Oct. 26, 2015 Key Issues In Ethiopia, El Niño causes flooding in riverine areas in…

Video| Dr. Mehari Taddele on the state of migration in Africa and beyond

In a briefing session organized by the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS), Addis Ababa University, under the title…

Ethiopia’s Diaspora Policy: Fit for a diverse, complex relationships?

Building democracy and cultivating a culture of good governance remains to be a challenge that demands a concerted effort of all…

Survey: Addis Ababa’s hotels the most expensive in Africa

A survey of prices of international grade hotels in selected major African cities, produced by hospitality research firm STR Global,…

Ethiopia: Empty Rhetoric or Building on a ‘Vision’?

Three years ago, a towering figure in Ethiopian politics has passed away. Meles Zenawi, a man, who at the beginning,…

A Kenyan village where men are banned

(Julie Bindel) Only women are allowed to live in Umoja. Julie Bindel visits the Kenyan village that began as a…

Ethiopia| TPLF: 11 Points to Address During its Upcoming Congress

(Shishay Amare Gebremeskel) Since the beginning of the armed struggle of the people of Tigrai lead by the rebel organization…

Ethiopia: Mekelle’s smoking ban is actually working

(Karim Lebhour) The bars and cafes are full and lively in the northern Ethiopian town of Mekelle -- but they…

Ethiopia: Muslim activists sentenced, intend to appeal

Sixteen Muslim activists and two journalists sentenced to prison on Monday. They intend to appeal. Ethiopia's Federal Higher Court handed…

Eritrean cyclists success is ”despite the gov’t not because of it”

(Adam Taylor) Eritrea isn't a big place. The East African country has a population of 6 million or so. Recently…

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