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Tigist Assefa hails super shoes as she targets new marathon world record

Ethiopia’s Tigist Assefa has set her sights on further lowering her women’s marathon world record to under two hours 10 minutes

The Guardian - UK

Genome study reveals prehistoric Ethiopian origins of coffee

The researchers sequenced the genomes of 39 Arabica varieties, including a specimen from the 18th century, to create the highest quality genome to date of this species, whose scientific name is Coffea arabica.

The Hindu

UN falls short of billion-dollar pledge to tackle Ethiopia's hunger crisis

A UN donor conference held in Geneva had hoped to raise significant pledges towards a $1 billion target (€940 million) to address the "critical" humanitarian situation in Ethiopia over the next three months. However pledges fell short at €570 million.

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UN Says $1 Billion Aid Urgently Needed For Crisis-hit Ethiopia

The UN appealed Tuesday for pledges to address the "critical" humanitarian situation in Ethiopia, where more than 21 million people need aid, and a dire food crisis is deepening.

International Business Times

Beijing half marathon hit by controversy as China’s He Jie allowed to win

Organisers of the Beijing half marathon are investigating the men’s race after two Kenyans and one Ethiopian runner appeared to deliberately allow China’s He Jie to win

The Guardian - AU

Ethiopian Runner Sisay Lemma Wins Boston Marathon In Record Time

Sisay Lemma's victory at the Boston Marathon showcases exceptional athleticism and dedication in marathon running.

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Sisay Lemma powers to Boston Marathon win, Hellen Obiri repeats as women's champ

NEW DELHI: Ethiopia's Sisay Lemma displayed an early attack strategy and maintained a dominant position throughout the Boston Marathon on Sunday, seeking redemption after an incomplete race last year.

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Killing of politician from Ethiopia's Oromia region sparks fear of unrest

In Ethiopia, the killing of a senior politician from the Oromo Liberation Front has already led to protests and is likely to aggravate tensions in Oromia, the country's largest and most populous region. At the same time, all parties agree that his death is a great loss for Ethiopia.

Radio France Internationale

Deadly Militia-Police Shootout Erupts In Ethiopian Capital

Recent shootout in Addis Ababa sheds light on Ethiopia's regional rebellions and escalating violence in Amhara region.

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Ethiopian singer Muluken Melesse dies at 73

One of the most popular Ethiopian vocalists of the late 20th century, he rose to fame at a time of great political unrest in Ethiopia.

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Ethiopia Considers Devaluation For IMF Bailout

Ethiopia faces a critical decision on currency devaluation to secure IMF bailout amidst economic challenges. The implications of this decision are far-reac...

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Ex-president Zuma wins bid to run in South Africa's general election

In tonight's edition: South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma wins a court bid to run in May's general election, as judges overturn an earlier decision to ban him over a contempt of court conviction. Also, three Tanzanian troops are killed in mortar attacks in DR Congo as Kinshasa struggles to…

France 24

First Thing: Date set for Israel’s invasion of Rafah, Netanyahu says

Israel buys 40,000 tents to prepare for the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from the southern Gaza city. Plus: how green onions became a symbol of voter anger in South Korea

The Guardian - UK

‘We would not survive without coffee’: how rules made in Europe put Ethiopian farmers at risk

Coffee is the country’s biggest export, but millions of smallholders are being asked to provide paperwork to prove their land is not deforested

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Ethiopia takes double gold in Paris 2024 Marathon

Despite their relative lack of marathon experience, Ethiopia's Mulugeta Uma and Mestawut Fikir beat off the favourites to win the men's and women's race in the Paris Marathon on Sunday.

Radio France Internationale

Somalia's spat with Ethiopia deepens over naval base plans in Somaliland

Somalia has expelled the Ethiopian ambassador, ordered the closure of two Ethiopian consulates and recalled its own ambassador over Addis Ababa's plan to build a naval base in the breakaway region of Somaliland.

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World Bank Grants Ethiopia World Bank Grants Ethiopia Top News.72 Billion For Infrastructure Development.72 Billion For Infrastructure Development

World Bank provides World Bank Grants Ethiopia Top News.72 Billion For Infrastructure Development.72 billion loan to Ethiopia for power and water infrastructure expansion, aiming to boost economic growth and improve living standards.

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The hyenas of Harar: how a city fell in love with its bone-crunching carnivores

In an ancient walled city in eastern Ethiopia, the animals are fed in return for cleaning up the streets and keeping spirits at bay

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International Business Times

Somalia Expels Ethiopia Ambassador Over 'Interference'

Somalia on Thursday ordered the expulsion of Ethiopia's ambassador and said it was recalling its own envoy to Addis Ababa, accusing its neighbour of "bluntly interfering" in its internal affairs.

The Guardian - UK

Elite cyclist to lead London race while living in asylum hotel

Trhas Tesfay, from war-torn Ethiopia, says she suffers hunger headaches as she cannot eat Home Office hotel meals

Al Jazeera

Somalia expels Ethiopian ambassador amid Somaliland port deal dispute

Mogadishu also shuts down Addis Ababa’s consulates in Hargeisa, capital of the Somaliland, and Garowe in Puntland.

The Guardian - UK

Dismay in Addis Ababa as ‘the soul of the city’ is razed for development

Ethiopia’s push to attract tourism and investment has seen the demolition of a historic district in the capital, with people’s homes and livelihoods destroyed

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Tesfaye Urgessa is the artist behind the first-ever Ethiopian Pavilion at the Venice Art Biennale

Meet Tesfaye Urgessa, the Ethiopian Pavilion’s debut artist, ahead of the Venice Art Biennale 2024

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Ethiopia’s army accused of committing war crimes in Amhara region

Human Rights Watch urges UN to launch a probe into the ‘summary killings’ carried out by government forces in January.

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Ethiopia Creditors Extend Deadline For IMF Agreement

Ethiopia's creditors extend deadline for IMF deal to end of June, crucial for economic stability.

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