Ethiopia: Exploring One of the Hottest Places On Earth in Ethiopia

Located 100 meters (328 ft.) below the sea level and with one of the most extreme climates on earth, the Danakil depression in Ethiopia has multi colored landscapes which look like… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Opens Its Doors to UN Human Rights Chief

Oromia region has been off bounds for the UN's human rights office for the past few years. The UN's human rights chief has now been given access to the region and said he was… Read more »

Ethiopia: Who is the New Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali?

Ethiopia's new prime minister is the first Oromo to head the ruling EPRDF coalition in the country's 27-year history. Some observers believe he can bring about change in… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ruling Party Chooses Abiy Ahmed as Leader

After two years of unrest, the prime minister of second-most populous nation resigned. Activists hope Abiy Ahmed represents a new direction for the government, but some analysts… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Uncertain Political Future

Ethiopia's ruling party, EPRDF, has convened a meeting to choose the country's next prime minister. But debate is also focused on how to deal with the worsening political crisis. Read more »

Kenya: Ethiopians Cross Into Kenya After Deadly Military Attacks

Over 8,000 Ethiopians have crossed into neighboring Kenya to seek asylum after government troops killed at least nine civilians in the border town of Moyale, says the International… Read more »

Africa: U.S. Secretary Tillerson Says Ethiopia Needs 'Greater Freedom'

During a visit to Ethiopia, Rex Tillerson has said the answer to violence in the East African country was greater freedom, and that the country should lift its state of emergency… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Russian Foreign Minister Stops Over During Africa Tour

The veteran Russian politician is in Africa at the same time as US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson makes his maiden visit to the continent. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Searches for Renewal After Hailemariam Desalegn's Resignation

Hailemariam Desalegn was seen as ineffectual prime minister, easily manipulated by Ethiopia's political camps. He failed to stop violent political protests. His resignation could… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Under State of Emergency Following Prime Minister's Resignation

Ethiopia says a state of emergency, imposed after the prime minister stepped down in a surprise move, will last six months. Authorities say the measure is necessary to "protect the… Read more »

Ethiopia: PM Hailemariam Desalegn Resigns After Mass Unrest

Hailemariam's resignation comes amid protracted anti-government protests that have left hundreds dead and tens of thousands detained. He will continue in his role until the "power… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Releases High Profile Political Prisoners

Ethiopia has released opposition leaders, journalists and protesters from its notorious prisons. Many have also had the charges against them dropped and are calling for the release… Read more »

Ethiopia: Freed Opposition Leader Urges 'Honest Negotiations'

The chairman of the opposition Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC), Merera Gudina, was released on Wednesday morning. He was arrested a year ago under the country's state of emergency… Read more »

Ethiopia: Opposition Leader Merera Gudina Released

The chairman of the opposition Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC), Merera Gudina was released on Wednesday morning after more than a year in detention. Read more »

Africa: Donald Trump Should Apologize for Remarks - African States

African UN ambassadors and the African Union have called for "a retraction and an apology" from Donald Trump after the US president reportedly described them as "s***hole"… Read more »

Ethiopia: Crisis in the Land of the Economic Miracle

Unrest has plagued Ethiopia for the past two years. So what's going on? The reasons are complicated. Read more »

Ethiopia: Quest to Extradite Mengistu as Mugabe Departs

Zimbabwe's ex-President Robert Mugabe gave refuge to Col. Mengistu Haile Mariam, convicted of genocide in Ethiopia. Mugabe's departure has raised hopes that Haile Mariam could be… Read more »

Ethiopia: Violence Leaves Deep Wounds

Ethiopia has experienced one of its worst population displacements due to violence in recent times. Now stuck in camps, displaced Ethiopians are trying to come to terms with what… Read more »

Ethiopia: Teff - Ethiopia's Tiny Secret Going Global

Ethiopia's indigenous grain teff is garnering global interest as a new super food, while Ethiopia's government tries to ensure local prices don't rocket for Ethiopians. Read more »