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Ex-president Zuma wins bid to run in South Africa's general election

In tonight's edition: South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma wins a court bid to run in May's general election, as judges overturn an earlier decision to ban him over a contempt of court conviction. Also, three Tanzanian troops are killed in mortar attacks in DR Congo as Kinshasa struggles to…

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First Thing: Date set for Israel’s invasion of Rafah, Netanyahu says

Israel buys 40,000 tents to prepare for the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from the southern Gaza city. Plus: how green onions became a symbol of voter anger in South Korea

The Guardian - UK

‘We would not survive without coffee’: how rules made in Europe put Ethiopian farmers at risk

Coffee is the country’s biggest export, but millions of smallholders are being asked to provide paperwork to prove their land is not deforested

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Ethiopia takes double gold in Paris 2024 Marathon

Despite their relative lack of marathon experience, Ethiopia's Mulugeta Uma and Mestawut Fikir beat off the favourites to win the men's and women's race in the Paris Marathon on Sunday.

Radio France Internationale

Somalia's spat with Ethiopia deepens over naval base plans in Somaliland

Somalia has expelled the Ethiopian ambassador, ordered the closure of two Ethiopian consulates and recalled its own ambassador over Addis Ababa's plan to build a naval base in the breakaway region of Somaliland.

Radio France Internationale

World Bank Grants Ethiopia World Bank Grants Ethiopia Top News.72 Billion For Infrastructure Development.72 Billion For Infrastructure Development

World Bank provides World Bank Grants Ethiopia Top News.72 Billion For Infrastructure Development.72 billion loan to Ethiopia for power and water infrastructure expansion, aiming to boost economic growth and improve living standards.

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The hyenas of Harar: how a city fell in love with its bone-crunching carnivores

In an ancient walled city in eastern Ethiopia, the animals are fed in return for cleaning up the streets and keeping spirits at bay

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Somalia Expels Ethiopia Ambassador Over 'Interference'

Somalia on Thursday ordered the expulsion of Ethiopia's ambassador and said it was recalling its own envoy to Addis Ababa, accusing its neighbour of "bluntly interfering" in its internal affairs.

International Business Times

Elite cyclist to lead London race while living in asylum hotel

Trhas Tesfay, from war-torn Ethiopia, says she suffers hunger headaches as she cannot eat Home Office hotel meals

The Guardian - UK

Somalia expels Ethiopian ambassador amid Somaliland port deal dispute

Mogadishu also shuts down Addis Ababa’s consulates in Hargeisa, capital of the Somaliland, and Garowe in Puntland.

Al Jazeera

Dismay in Addis Ababa as ‘the soul of the city’ is razed for development

Ethiopia’s push to attract tourism and investment has seen the demolition of a historic district in the capital, with people’s homes and livelihoods destroyed

The Guardian - UK

Tesfaye Urgessa is the artist behind the first-ever Ethiopian Pavilion at the Venice Art Biennale

Meet Tesfaye Urgessa, the Ethiopian Pavilion’s debut artist, ahead of the Venice Art Biennale 2024

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Ethiopia’s army accused of committing war crimes in Amhara region

Human Rights Watch urges UN to launch a probe into the ‘summary killings’ carried out by government forces in January.

Al Jazeera

Ethiopia Creditors Extend Deadline For IMF Agreement

Ethiopia's creditors extend deadline for IMF deal to end of June, crucial for economic stability.

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Surge of interest in Ethiopian culture boosts case for return of treasures, says Sissay

Poet who is curating country’s first Venice Biennale pavilion says ‘part of the heart’ of the country was looted and is being held in museums

The Guardian - UK

British Museum investigated over Ethiopian artefacts hidden from view for 150 years

Watchdog examining claims key details have not been disclosed about altar tablets that museum is facing calls to return

France 24

Sudan Liberation Movement pledges to fight alongside army against RSF

In tonight's edition: The leader of a breakaway Darfur faction says his fighters will stand with the Sudanese army as it battles the Rapid Support Forces, which is accused of atrocities in Darfur. Also: bank customers in Ethiopia thought they had a windfall after a glitch boosted their balances, but…

Radio France Internationale

With Somalia naval deal, Turkey steers into strategic but volatile region

A naval agreement between Turkey and Somalia positions the Turkish navy in a strategically vital region, underlining Ankara's growing ambitions at sea. But analysts warn that the deal threatens to escalate tensions with Somalia's neighbour, Ethiopia.

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International Business Times UK

Ethiopian Bank Glitch Lets Customers Withdraw Up To £32m at ATMs

Ethiopian students took advantage of a glitch involving the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia before police stopped further withdrawals from happening.

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Ethiopia's Largest Bank Recovers Million After Technical Glitch

Commercial Bank of Ethiopia works to recover million after technical glitch allows excess withdrawals.

The Guardian - UK

Sami’s Odysseys review – life obsession of Ethiopian translator of Greek myths

Robin Dimet’s heartfelt documentary follows Sami, who has spent nearly two decades translating classical mythology into Amharic, to the detriment of other parts of his life

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Ethiopia's Tigray Region Struggles With War And Drought

Learn about the dire situation in Tigray, Ethiopia, where war, drought, and food insecurity have left families struggling to survive.

France 24

UN calls on Ghana not to sign anti-LGBT bill into law

Reactions continue a day after Ghana's parliament passed a harsh anti-gay bill. Concerns are growing about the possible impact on the LGBT community. But first: a leading Chadian opposition leader is among dozens of people killed in Wednesday's gunfights in N'djamena. Yaya Dillo was set to be the main rival…

The Guardian - UK

Ethiopian government tries to stop UK auction of looted Maqdala shield

Proposed sale of Abyssinian artefact taken during 1868 battle triggers appeal for restitution of ‘wrongfully acquired’ item

Radio France Internationale

French journalist arrested in Ethiopian 'assault on press freedom' says RSF

A French journalist has been arrested and detained in Ethiopia since 22 February on suspicion of conspiring "to create chaos" in the country, his employer announced on Monday.

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