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U.S. determines all sides committed war crimes in Ethiopia conflict

The United States has determined that all sides committed war crimes during the conflict in northern Ethiopia that killed tens of thousands of people, left hundreds of thousands facing hunger and displaced millions, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday.

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US announces $331m in new aid to Ethiopia as Blinken meets Abiy

Top US diplomat discussed ‘progress’ of Tigray peace agreement with Ethiopian prime minister, State Department says.

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Blinken Meets Ethiopian Leader to Repair Ties Damaged by War

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed discussed efforts to reach sustainable peace in Tigray on Wednesday, Blinken's spokesperson said, as both sides seek to mend diplomatic ties damaged by the war there. During a two-and-a-half-hour meeting in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, Blinken and…

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Blinken asks Ethiopia to strengthen peace on first post-war visit

ADDIS ABABA - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday urged Ethiopia to "deepen the peace" in its war-torn north, as he announced a $331-million aid package to the country during a visit aimed at repairing relations shaken by the two-year conflict.

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Blinken in Ethiopia as country recovers from Tigray conflict

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Ethiopia to meet with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and others about the recovery from a devastating two-year conflict in the country’s Tigray region that killed hundreds of thousands of people

The Independent UK

Blinken to visit Ethiopia, Niger as US boosts Africa push

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Ethiopia and Niger next week as the Biden administration accelerates a push to engage with Africa to counter China's growing influence on the continent

The Independent UK

Rights group Amnesty calls on Ethiopia to end social media blackout

Amnesty International has called on the Ethiopian authorities to restore access to social media networks including Facebook, TikTok and YouTube, as a blockade of some internet platforms enters its second month.

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Debt-laden African countries charged 'extortionate' rates, U.N. chief says

African countries are getting a raw deal from the international financial system which charges them "extortionate" interest rates, the U.N. chief said on Saturday, as he announced $250 million in crisis funding, including for famine risk on the continent.

Reuters

Ethiopia church split resolved amid social media suspension

Leaders of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church have agreed to resolve their differences peacefully after weeks of deadly confrontations between rival followers of the synod and security forces that have left at least 10 people dead

The Independent UK

Ethiopia's social media blocked amid church split tensions

Widespread tensions caused by a rift within Ethiopia’s Orthodox Christian church have resulted in the suspension of access to social media platforms including TikTok, Facebook and Telegram

The Independent UK

Eritrean leader dismisses as 'fantasy' alleged Tigray abuses

Eritrea’s president in rare public comments has dismissed as “a fantasy” allegations that his country’s forces carried out rape, looting and other abuses in the war in neighboring Ethiopia’s Tigray region

The Independent UK

Ethiopian PM meets Tigray region leaders for first time since peace deal

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met senior leaders of the Tigray region forces on Friday for the first time since they signed a peace deal with the national government ending two years of war, the state-run broadcaster said.

Reuters

One Chinese citizen killed in Ethiopia's Oromiya region - embassy

One Chinese citizen was killed in an attack on Monday in Ethiopia's Oromiya region, the Chinese embassy in the country said, and it warned other citizens in Ethiopia to exercise caution and build up safety awareness.

Reuters

Ethiopian PM Visits Khartoum to End Dispute with Sudan

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed informed the Sudanese parties that he does not bring any new initiatives or proposals on the political situation in Sudan. The Prime Minister indicated that the government strongly supports the framework political agreement signed between the Sudanese parties and rejects any external interference. Ahmed stressed…

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Ethiopia's Abiy on fist visit to Sudan since border clashes

Ethiopia's prime minister Abiy Ahmed visited Sudan on Thursday for the first time since border clashes between the neighbours, amid tensions heightened by the filling of a giant hydropower dam.

The Guardian - UK

‘If you had money, you had slaves’: how Ethiopia is in denial about injustices of the past

Many feel the Ethiopia’s slave-owning traditions, which lasted into the last century, do not align with the country’s modern image of itself

Radio France Internationale

Ethiopia's Tigray rebels start disarming under terms of Pretoria peace deal

Tigrayan rebels began handing in their heavy weapons on Wednesday, a crucial element in the peace deal signed with the federal government last November, ending the two-year conflict in northern Ethiopia.

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Ethiopia sets out on long road to peace after two years of war

A year that began with no end in sight for one of the world's deadliest conflicts finished on a note of cautious optimism in Ethiopia's northern region of Tigray after a November ceasefire agreement.

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Ethiopian government team begins visit in Tigray after peace deal

A high-level Ethiopian delegation landed in the Tigrayan capital of Mekele for a first official visit to implement issues signed in in the 2 November peace agreement between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front.

The Independent UK

Biden says he plans to visit sub-Saharan Africa soon

President Joe Biden on Thursday said he will soon make a visit to sub-Saharan Africa, announcing bare details of his travels plans as he wrapped up the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit aiming that he’s serious about increasing U.S. attention on the growing continent

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Biden promotes partnerships with Africa at leadership summit

US president announces new investments, trade deals in Africa, highlighting sustainable energy and infrastructure.

The Independent UK

Biden pushes US as a crucial ally to African leaders

President Joe Biden on Wednesday will present his vision to African leaders gathered in Washington that the United States can be a critical catalyst for their growing continent

The Independent UK

As Tigray calms, Ethiopia sees growing conflict in Oromia

As one deadly conflict in Ethiopia begins to calm, another is growing, challenging a government that’s eager to persuade the international community to lift sanctions and revive what was once one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies

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Sisi to Discuss GERD During African-US Summit

The African-US summit will begin Tuesday within the framework of Washington's newly announced strategy to form a "real partnership" with the African continent. US President Joe Biden will host the summit between Dec.

The Conversation

Abiy Ahmed gained power in Ethiopia with the help of young people – four years later he's silencing them

When Abiy Ahmed took power as Ethiopia’s prime minister in April 2018, he was the youngest head of government in Africa.

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