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Ethiopian PM says military operation in Tigray region reaches “final, crucial phase”
The Ethiopian government said its military operations in the northern Tigray regional state are now in its "final and crucial phase," as the Ethiopian...
Ethiopia gives rebellious Tigray forces 72 hours to surrender
The Ethiopian government has given the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) 72 hours to surrender and end its rebellion.
The conflict has entered...
Ethiopian army discloses capture of cities in Tigray region
The Ethiopian government on Saturday announced the capture of cities from Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) fighters in different directions across the restive Tigray...
Rockets fired into Ethiopian region next to Tigray as refugees flee
Rockets have been fired towards Ethiopia's Amhara province, next to the conflict hotspot of Tigray, local officials said on Friday.
It is the second time...
Ethiopian army announces capture of strategic areas in various fronts of Tigray region
The Ethiopian government on Wednesday announced the capture of strategic areas from Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) fighters in different directions across the restive...
UNHCR warns of humanitarian crisis amid conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray state
The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) has warned that a full-scale humanitarian crisis is unfolding as thousands of refugees flee each day amid ongoing...
Djibouti affirms support to the territorial integrity of Ethiopia
The Djibouti Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday affirmed its support to the territorial integrity of Ethiopia.
In a press statement, the Djibouti Ministry of...
Nobel laureate’s war in Ethiopia risks destabilizing whole region
When Abiy Ahmed became Ethiopia's prime minister following a wave of protests, he was lauded for opening up the formerly repressive country, receiving the...
Rockets from Ethiopia hit Eritrea’s capital
Rockets from Ethiopia's northern Tigray region struck the capital of neighbouring Eritrea on Saturday night, diplomats said, as tensions between the Ethiopian federal government...
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 1.96 mln
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the African continent had reached 1,963,702, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)...
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 1.87 mln mark: Africa CDC
The number of confirmed cases in the African continent reached 1,870,348 with a death toll of 44,849 as of Sunday afternoon, the Africa Centers...
Ethiopian PM says military operation in Tigray “aims to end impunity”
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has stressed that the ongoing military operation in Ethiopia's Northern Tigray region envisaged ending impunity, as he emphasized...
Ethiopia’s government votes to intervene in restive Tigray region
Ethiopia’s upper house of parliament voted on Saturday to establish a transitional administration in the Tigray region.
The vote by the House of Federation paves...
Ethiopian prime minister calls Tigray rebels a “criminal clique”
A rebel political party in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region is a "criminal clique" that has forced the federal government into military action, Prime Minister...
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 1.84 million – Africa CDC
The number of confirmed cases in the African continent reached 1,842,463 with a death toll of 44,843 as of Friday afternoon, the...
Ethiopian president invites Chinese consumers to enjoy coffee on Tmall Global
The Ethiopian President, Sahle-Work Zewde, on Friday invited Chinese consumers to enjoy Ethiopia's coffee after the East African country launched its aromatic coffee...
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 1.82 mln: Africa CDC
The number of confirmed cases in the African continent reached 1,827,034 with a death toll of 43,913 as of Thursday afternoon, the Africa Centers...
AU says over 600 mln Africans lack electricity despite huge renewable energy potential
The African Union (AU) Commission on Thursday revealed that over 600 million people across the Africa lack access to electricity despite the continent's abundant...
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 1.8 million – Africa CDC
The number of confirmed cases in the African continent has reached 1,802,351, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on...
Suspected rebel group stages ‘mass killing’ in Ethiopia; dozens dead
An armed group of suspected rebels conducted a "mass killing" of civilians in Ethiopia's Oromia region, local government officials said on Monday.
The massacre, which...
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 1.78 million – Africa CDC
The number of confirmed cases in the African continent has reached 1,784,083, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on...
African countries conduct over 17 mln COVID-19 tests – AU
African countries have conducted over 17 million COVID-19 tests, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on Friday.
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Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases close to 1.76 million as AU warns of second wave...
The number of confirmed cases in the African continent has reached 1,759,794 as the African continent is urged to brace itself for possible second...
AU says deeply concerned over influx of foreign terrorist fighters into Africa
The African Union (AU) has expressed deep concern over the growing threat to peace and security in Africa posed by terrorism, radicalization and violent...
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 1.7 million – Africa CDC
The number of confirmed cases in the African continent has reached 1,707,741, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on...
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases near 1.7 million – Africa CDC
The number of confirmed cases in the African continent has reached 1,696,286, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on...
Africa’s COVID-19 cases pass 1.68 mln as death toll surges to 40,690
The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across the African continent has reached 1,685,589 as of Friday, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and...
China proves true friendship with Africa in times of challenges – AU official
China has proved itself a true friend of Africa by displaying its continued solidarity with African people in times of challenges, said the Deputy...
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases surpass 1.67 mln
The number of confirmed cases in the African continent has reached 1,674,592, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on...
AU strongly condemns violence in Nigeria
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat on Thursday strongly condemned the violence that erupted on Tuesday during protests in...