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William Ruto sworn in as Kenya's new president

In tonight's edition: A village boy becomes Kenya's president, as former vice president William Ruto takes the oath for the country's top job before cheering crowds. Also, Ethiopia's embattled northern Tigray region is reportedly hit by drone strikes, a day after talk of a ceasefire. And we see how fishmongers…

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Ten dead in second day of air raids in Ethiopia’s Tigray region

Twin drone attacks hit residential neighbourhood of Midre Genet in regional Tigray capital of Mekelle.

Al Jazeera

Ethiopia's economy struggles as war reignites in Tigray

Once home to one of Africa’s fastest growing economies, Ethiopia is struggling as the war in its Tigray region has reignited and weary citizens far from the front are pleading for peace

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Air Strike Hits Ethiopia’s Northern Tigray Region Capital

An air strike hit the capital of Ethiopia's northern Tigray region on Tuesday, an official at a hospital said. The air strike happened days after Tigray's regional government said it was ready for a ceasefire and would accept an African Union-led peace process in its war with the central government…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Drone strikes hit Ethiopia's Tigray region after ceasefire offer -local authorities

One person was injured in drone strikes on Mekelle University and a TV station in Ethiopia's Tigray region, the station and a hospital official said, after Tigrayan forces voiced readiness for another ceasefire with the federal government.

Reuters

Bamako accused of taking Ivorian troops 'hostage'

Diplomatic tensions between Mali and Ivory Coast deepen after Bamako sets conditions for the return of dozens of Ivorian soldiers arrested two months ago. Also, Ethiopia's New Year celebrations are overshadowed by an economic crisis. And anti-smoking campaigners in Senegal warn against the damage caused to young bodies when they…

France 24

White House welcomes Tigrayan forces' openness to ceasefire in Ethiopia

The White House said on Monday that it "welcomes" a statement by forces in northern Ethiopia's Tigray region that they would accept an African Union-led peace process.

Reuters

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Ethiopia's Tigray rebels ready to accept ceasefire and AU-led peace process

Ethiopia's Tigray rebels said on Sunday they were ready for a ceasefire and would accept a peace process led by the African Union, removing an obstacle to negotiations with the Addis Ababa government to end almost two years of fighting.

Radio France Internationale

Ethiopia's Tigray Rebels Say Ready for AU-led Peace Talks

Ethiopia's Tigray rebels said Sunday they were ready for a ceasefire and would accept a peace process led by the African Union, removing an obstacle to negotiations with the government to end almost two years of brutal warfare. The announcement was made amid a flurry of international diplomacy after fighting…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ethiopia's Tigray forces say willing to enter peace process

The Tigray forces battling Ethiopian troops say they’re willing to abide by an immediate cessation of hostilities and participate in a peace process led by the African Union

The Independent UK

Ethiopia's Tigray rebels say ready for AU-led peace talks

Nairobi (AFP) - Ethiopia's Tigray rebels said Sunday they were ready for a ceasefire and would accept a peace process led by the African Union, removing an obstacle to negotiations with the government to end almost two years of brutal warfare.

AFP

Tigrayan forces say ready to accept an AU-led peace process in Ethiopia

Forces in northern Ethiopia's Tigray region that have been fighting the central government for nearly two years said on Sunday they are ready for a ceasefire and would accept an African Union-led peace process.

Reuters

GERD: New Gulf Support for Egypt, Sudan

The Gulf States expressed support to Egypt and Sudan in their dispute with Ethiopia over the Renaissance Dam on the Nile River. The GCC Ministerial Council rejected “any action or measure that affects their water rights,” stressing “support for all endeavors that would contribute to resolving the file in a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Aid halted to Ethiopia's Tigray, UN says, as fighting escalates

Addis Ababa (AFP) - Renewed clashes in northern Ethiopia have forced desperately needed aid deliveries to a halt in war-torn Tigray, the United Nations said, as fighting escalated Thursday between Tigrayan rebels and pro-government forces.

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France 24

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Ceasefire shattered by ongoing fighting

In tonight's edition: We speak to the Ethiopian ambassador to France, Henok Teferra Shawl, after ongoing fighting shatters hopes for peace in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict. Also, the UN plans on launching a special investigation into allegations of abuse by Malian troops and Russian mercenaries in Mali. And ahead of the…

France 24

Ethiopia Tigray conflict: ceasefire shattered by ongoing conflict

In tonight's edition: We speak to the Ethiopian ambassador to France Henok Teferra Shawl after ongoing fighting shatters hope for peace in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict. The UN plans on launching a special investigation into allegations of abuse by Malian troops and Russian mercenaries in Mali. And ahead of Cop27 in…

France 24

UN warns Somalia is on brink of famine

In tonight's edition: Burkina Faso's leader vows a crackdown on armed extremists, a day after dozens are killed in the north. Also, the UN warns that Somalia is on the brink of famine and that time is running out to save lives. And we see how a skateboarding crew in…

Al Jazeera

Drought and hunger in Somalia, Ethiopia and region: What to know

Millions of people are facing food shortages due to the worst drought in 40 years and rising global food costs.

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Reuters

Ethnic attacks kill 60 in Ethiopia's Oromiya, says human rights body

Gunmen killed more than 60 people and displaced 20,000 during three days of ethnically motivated violence in late August in Ethiopia's most populous region, Oromiya, the country's human rights commission said on Tuesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Says Sending Envoy to Ethiopia, Condemns Eritrea Return to War

The United States on Friday dispatched an envoy to Ethiopia to seek an end to renewed fighting, and condemned neighboring Eritrea for re-entering the conflict in the northern region of Tigray. Mike Hammer, the US special envoy for the Horn of Africa, will head this weekend to Ethiopia and "convey…

Al Jazeera

Gunmen kill dozens in Ethiopia’s Oromia region: Report

Witnesses say at least 42 people have been killed as clashes between the Oromo and Amhara groups escalate.

Reuters

United States to send special envoy to Ethiopia in calls for peace -White House

The United States will send a special envoy to Ethiopia this weekend as part of its calls for fighting to end in the Tigray region of the African country, the White House said on Friday, one day after Ethiopian and Eritrean government troops attacked Tigrayan forces.

Reuters

Gunmen kill at least 42 people in Ethiopia's Oromiya region - residents

Gunmen killed at least 42 people in Ethiopia's Oromiya region, two residents who buried the bodies in mass graves said on Friday, the latest wave of killings in the country's most populous region where escalating violence has left hundreds dead.

Reuters

Explainer-Why has fighting restarted in north Ethiopia?

Fighting has erupted again around the borders of Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, shattering a ceasefire declared in March. Both sides blame each other for restarting the war, which originally ignited in November 2020 when Tigrayan forces seized military bases across their region.

France 24

Fighting intensifies in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict

In tonight's edition: Renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia intensifies further, as both federal forces and Tigrayan rebels accuse each other of opening up new fronts. Also, in South Africa, parents of the 21 young people who died in June at a tavern in the Eastern Cape are told their children…

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