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WHY IS THE U.S. WORRIED ABOUT ETHIOPIA?
Ethiopia is a major U.S. ally in Africa. The government in Addis Ababa has long cooperated with Washington on security and counterterrorism while benefiting generously from U.S. aid. In 2016, the U.S. pledged $809 million to Ethiopia,...
Ethiopia is grappling with heightened risk of state collapse, it is time for orderly transition [Addisstandard Editorial]
Addis Abeba, September 27/2017 – Ethiopia is fast descending into turmoil as the result of incessant state-sanctioned violence and repression. Popular demands that precipitated a three year-long protest, which started in Oromia in 2014 and...
Disability advocate Yetnebersh Nigussie receives Right Livelihood Award (DW)
The Ethiopian lawyer spoke with DW about the importance of education and supporting the disability community in Africa and around the world. The award honors those who have found practical solutions to global problems.
Right Livelihood Award...
HRW details abuses by Ethiopia security forces at festival
[JURIST] Human Rights Watch [advocacy website] released a report [text] on Monday detailing the violence carried out by the Ethiopian security forces during the Irreecha festival, the annual harvest celebration observed by the country’s...
Ethiopia must step up political reforms, U.S. 'disturbed' over ethnic clashe (Africanews)
The United States says Ethiopia must open up its political space if its is to cement its place in the future as a “strong, prosperous and democratic nation.”
This was contained in a press statement released by the U.S. Embassy in Addis...
The world loves Ethiopian pop star Teddy Afro. His own government doesn’t. (The WashingtonPost)
By Paul Schemm
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Monday marked the first day of the new Ethiopian year, but it hasn’t been much of a holiday for Teddy Afro, the country’s biggest pop star.
First, the government informed him that his New Year’s...
South Sudan’s Ongoing Civil War Tests Ethiopia’s Foreign Policy (WPR)
The Editors Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017
For years, Ethiopia has been actively engaged in the civil war in neighboring South Sudan, providing troops and diplomatic support to help stabilize the ravaged country. But Ethiopia’s relations with...
A call to Ethiopian elders and leaders from SMNE: A time for moral heroism (Obang Metho)
The greatness of a nation lies in its fidelity to its constitution and strict adherence to the rule of law and above all the fear of God.
These are the words of Kenyan Chief Justice David Maraga, a respected Kisii elder, who explained the basis...