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Science history: Iconic 'Lucy' fossil discovered, transforming our understanding of human evolution — Nov. 24, 1974

On an expedition in the Awash Valley in Ethiopia, two anthropologists uncovered the bones of a 3.2 million-year-old human ancestor. The iconic "Lucy" fossil would reveal much about our species' tangled family tree.

LiveScience

BRICS Outpaces G7, The Undeniable Economic Rebalancing

The BRICS+ now commands a larger share of world GDP than the G7. The bloc originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa has been expanding. Alongside newly added members in Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, they surpassed the industrialized G7 bloc when…

Benzinga

Ethiopia confirms 3 deaths from Ebola-like Marburg virus in new outbreak

Marburg can be fatal in up to 88 per cent of people who fall ill.

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Ethiopia confirms outbreak of deadly Marburg virus: Africa CDC

Ethiopia has confirmed an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in the south of the country, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on Saturday.

Radio France Internationale

Ethiopia reports first Marburg outbreak as WHO sends team to Omo region

The WHO has dispatched a technical team to support the East African nation with testing and response efforts

The Independent UK

'The potential is enormous' - Team Amani launches first-ever Women’s UCI Continental Cycling Team from Africa

The Ethiopian-registered team sets its sights on the Tour de France Femmes, Giro Donne and La Vuelta.

Cycling Weekly

Team Amani, the first-ever women's Continental team based in Africa, launches for 2026 season

Ashleigh Moolman Pasio on board as mentor for Ethiopia-based team, which aims to take part in Grand Tours by 2028

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How control of water shapes power and security in Africa

Water is often taken for granted, if you’re lucky enough to have it coming out of taps. Yet it lies at the heart of national security.

The Conversation

Boeing to Pay Over $28 Million in First 737 MAX Lawsuit Verdict Following Fatal Crashes

Boeing is ordered to pay over $28 million to the family of a 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash victim in the first 737 MAX lawsuit verdict.

International Business Times

Jury awards $28M to family of a United Nations consultant killed in Boeing 737 Max crash in Ethiopia

A federal court jury has awarded $28 million to the family of Shikha Garg, a woman who died in the crash of a Boeing 737 Max in Ethiopia over six years ago

The Independent UK

Ethiopia wins bid to host Cop32 in 2027, edging out Nigeria

Ethiopia said on Tuesday it would host the United Nations' Cop32 climate summit in 2027, fending off a rival bid from Nigeria to land an influential role that will allow it to shape the agenda and outcomes of the event. The more immediate choice of host for next year's Cop31…

Radio France Internationale

Troubled waters: Why is a Nile dam causing such tension?

In September, Ethiopia inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, hailing it as “a generational victory,” but Sudan and Egypt have denounced it as an “existential threat.” Euronews explores why it was built and what it means for the region.

Euronews

Africa’s drone wars are growing – but they rarely deliver victory

In the last decade, armed drones have become one of the most visible symbols of modern warfare. Once the preserve of advanced militaries, armed drones are now widely available on the global arms market. Countries such as Turkey, China and Iran are producing lower-cost models and exporting them. In Sudan’s…

The Conversation

First civil trial over 737 Max crash in Ethiopia begins, even as Boeing settles three more lawsuits

The first civil trial over the Boeing 737 Max crash in Ethiopia is underway

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Boeing may face its first civil trial seeking damages for deadly Ethiopia crash

More than six years after a Boeing 737 Max crashed in Ethiopia, the first civil trial related to the disaster is set to proceed

The Conversation

Starvation as a weapon of war: how Ethiopia created a famine in Tigray

Famine – the extreme scarcity of food – devastated Ethiopia’s Tigray region during and after a two-year war that began in November 2020. Yet, the famine’s impact is one of the least documented crises of recent years.

The Conversation

Why is it so difficult for the UK to deport foreign criminals?

A convicted sex offender has been deported from Britain to Ethiopia after being accidentally released from prison. Following a national manhunt, home secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed that Hadush Kebatu – an asylum seeker who came to the UK without authorisation on a small boat – would be returned to his…

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Lizzy Gunsalus continues four-race winning streak at Major Taylor Cross Cup while 18-year-old Tofik Beshir of Ethiopia wins first UCI-level race at elite level

Pan-Am Cyclocross Championships hits bumpy road with US government shutdown, Unbound Gravel lottery opens Saturday - North American Roundup

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The Guardian - UK

Epping sex offender given £500 after threatening to challenge deportation

Hadush Kebatu claims he tried to hand himself in to police, but was ignored, after being released from prison in error

The Guardian - UK

Epping sex offender Hadush Kebatu deported to Ethiopia, Home Office confirms

Kebatu, who was wrongly freed from Essex prison, was put on a flight to Ethiopia and arrived on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Home Office deports migrant sex offender to Ethiopia after prison release error

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Evening Standard

Epping sex offender Hadush Kebatu was given £500 to 'stop him disrupting flight to avoid deportation'

Hadush Kebatu was deported on Tuesday evening after being arrested following a huge manhunt when he was wrongly freed from prison

The Independent UK

Migrant sex offender deported after being mistakenly released from prison

Hadush Kebatu was wrongly freed instead of being sent to an immigration detention centre

The Guardian - UK

Ronnie Sim obituary

Other lives: Former teacher who helped translate the Bible into various African languages

Evening Standard

Search for asylum seeker mistakenly released from prison enters third day

The Metropolitan Police has revealed the last sighting of Ethiopian national Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu was in Hackney, London, on Friday.

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