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Ethiopia's Ahmed Has Inspired Calm. but He Must Act Quickly On Promises (By Mohammed Girma)
AllAfrica.com
Ethiopia has been rocked by a series of protests over the past four years These rallied against public corruption, the economic marginalisation of some ethnic groups, and youth unemployment.
The government responded with a...
Ethiopia ministers OK draft law to lift state of emergency
It would be the most significant change so far under the country’s young new prime minister, who has spoken openly about the need for reforms.
CNBC
Ethiopia’s cabinet has approved a draft law aiming to lift the country’s state...
PM Abiy Ahmed played very decisive role for my release, says Andy Tsege (by Engidu Woldie)
ESAT
Andargachew Tsege has been reunited with his family in London in an emotional welcome at the Heathrow Airport where Ethiopians came out in huge numbers to celebrate his release after four years of imprisonment.
Photo: sky news
Upon...
INTERVIEW: High-profile political prisoner freed in Ethiopia amid reconciliation drive - Africa Live
CGTN Africa
British citizen Andargachew “Andy” Tsige who was being held on death row has been freed. He’s been greeted by jubilant relatives and supporters at his home in the capital, Addis Ababa. The Ethiopian government had...
Ethiopia: Police unit unlawfully killing people must be stopped (Amnesty International)
The Ethiopian government must immediately withdraw and disband the Liyu police unit of the Somali regional state, whose members are unlawfully killing people in neighbouring Oromia region, Amnesty International said today.
Members of the unit,...
VOA: Straight Talk Africa with Professor Birhanu Nega
https://www.facebook.com/VOAStraightTalkAfrica/videos/10155493695142823/?t=1357
Can Abiy Ahmed pull Ethiopia out of political turmoil?
by Aaron Brooks
Ethiopia’s new prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, faces one of the most difficult challenges among East Africa’s leaders. He assumed office in early April, following the resignation of Hailemariam Desalegn, who admitted his failure...