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Fifty years after fall of Ethiopia's empire, survivors remember terror of Derg dictatorship

Exactly 50 years ago, on September 12, 1974, Ethiopia's last emperor, Haile Selassie, was deposed after 44 years in power. A popular uprising and series of nationwide strikes put an end to the monarchy. The military then took over, leading to the feared Derg dictatorship, which remained in power until…

France 24

'Justice Not Done' 50 Years After Ethiopia Revolution

In his apartment in Ethiopia's capital, Ermias Woldeamlak stares at the photos of his three older brothers, all of them killed during a period of military terror a generation ago.

International Business Times

Djibouti Says Offering Port-sharing Deal To Ethiopia

Djibouti said it has offered a port-sharing deal with Addis Ababa, a move aimed at easing tensions between Horn of Africa rivals Ethiopia and Somalia.

International Business Times

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Demolitions in Ethiopia are giving rise to a new Addis Ababa – it comes at the expense of the city’s residents

A spate of demolitions radically transformed one of the oldest parts of the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, in early 2024. The city is home to an estimated 4 million people.

The Conversation

Turkey enters fray mediating Ethiopia and Somalia's high-stakes dispute

Turkey is stepping up its efforts to mediate between Somalia and Ethiopia as tensions rise between the two Horn of Africa nations. This diplomatic initiative is part of Ankara's broader strategy to solidify its growing influence in this strategically vital region.

Radio France Internationale

Ethiopia is worried over a defense deal between Egypt and Somalia as tensions rise in Horn of Africa

Ethiopia is increasingly concerned over a defense deal signed earlier this month between Egypt and Somalia, two countries that Addis Ababa is embroiled in disputes with amid rising tensions in the Horn of Africa region

The Independent UK

Ethiopia Says Mega-dam Doubles Electricity Output

Ethiopia said it has more than doubled electricity production from its controversial mega-dam on the Blue Nile after two more turbines started operations.

International Business Times

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The Cassiopeia constellation is surrounded by celestial treasures. Here's how to see them

Riding high in the northeast sky as darkness descends is a striking zigzag row of five stars marking the Queen of Ethiopia, Cassiopeia.

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Ethiopia and Somalia move closer to resolving Somaliland dispute

Ethiopia and Somalia have made “notable progress” in resolving a dispute sparked by Ethiopia’s agreement with Somaliland, a breakaway region that Somalia claims as its own.

Radio France Internationale

Ethiopia’s bold economic reforms target stability and growth, but they come with risks

Ethiopia’s recent macroeconomic reforms, supported by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, could have profound implications for the country and the region. The key reforms include the use of a floating exchange rate system and of interest rates as a policy tool.

The Conversation

Turkey hosts another round of talks to ease tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia

Turkey has hosted a second round of talks between Ethiopia and Somalia to try and resolve a dispute over Ethiopia's deal with the breakaway region of Somaliland

The Independent UK

Ethiopia’s deadly landslides are caused by both nature and man – a geophysicist explains

As many as 300 people were killed in landslides triggered by higher than normal rainfall in south-western Ethiopia in July 2024. More than 15,000 were also forced to leave their homes. Another less deadly landslide that occurred two weeks later killed a dozen. Getnet Mewa, a geophysicist who studies landslides…

The Conversation

Price instability rocks Ethiopia as it reels from foreign exchange rate reforms

The prices on the menu have been erased at a small hotel in a suburb of Ethiopia’s capital

The Independent UK

'Waiting For Death': Desperate Plight Of Tigray's War Displaced

Wolde Meressa lives cheek by jowl in a cramped classroom with 30 other people in a school that has been converted into a shelter for displaced people in Ethiopia's war-scarred region of Tigray.

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The Independent UK

Olympics marathon results and times: Sifan Hassan beats Tigst Assefa in dramatic women’s race

Hassan defeated world record holder Tigst Assefa in a gripping conclusion to the women’s Olympic marathon at Paris 2024

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Tamirat Tola Wins Men's Marathon In Olympic-Record Time

Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia wins gold in men's marathon at 2024 Olympics, setting a new record in a thrilling race that captivated audiences worldwide.

AAP

Pat Tiernan leads Australian charge in Olympic marathon

Pat Tiernan was the first Australian across the line in an Olympic men's marathon won by Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola.

Al Jazeera

Turkey says Somalia, Ethiopia to resume talks on port deal

Ethiopia agreed to lease 20km (12 miles) of coastline from Somaliland in exchange for recognition of its independence.

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The Guardian - UK

‘This country saved me’: refugee Farida Abaroge relishes laps of honour at Stade de France

Having fled her native Ethiopia in 2016, the 1500m runner has settled in France and followed her passion of sport

The Independent UK

Queen Keely Hodgkinson dons golden crown after stunning 800 metres victory

Ethiopia’s Tsige Duguma took silver with Mary Moraa claiming bronze.

The Guardian - US

USA’s Olympic team is bolstered by a crucial group of athletes: immigrants

Many of those with the American contingent in Paris have chosen to represent a country where some have vilified people like them

Al Jazeera

Uganda’s Cheptegei wins men’s 10,000m gold at Paris Olympics 2024

Cheptegei stormed to the finish line in 26min 43.14 seconds, ahead of Ethiopia’s Berihu Aregawi and USA’s Grant Fisher.

The Guardian - UK

Someone Like Us by Dinaw Mengestu review – haunting American dreams

A journalist travels across the US to unravel the secrets surrounding the life and death of his Ethiopian immigrant father

International Business Times

World Bank Approves $1.5 Billion Ethiopia Rescue Package

The World Bank has approved a $1.5 billion financial package to support cash-strapped Ethiopia's economic reform programme after officials loosened curbs on the local currency.

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Ethiopia Implements Flexible Exchange Rate Policy To Stabilize Economy

Ethiopia's currency devalued by 30% due to new exchange rate policy, sparking inflation concerns and market adjustments.

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