Ethiopia's constitutional reform: What does it mean — especially for Abiy?↗
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stands to benefit from a planned constitutional reform in the country. A new presidential system would reshape political power — and could give him a more powerful mandate in office.
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The 2022 peace deal ended the war but left key disputes unresolved, giving the TPLF room to regroup as tensions return.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. How Ethiopia's constitutional reform gives PM more power↗
Does Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stand to benefit from a planned constitutional reform in the country? A new presidential system would reshape political power — and could give him even more power in office.
Read at DW — Africa ↗Headline and extract © DW — Africa — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. Military buildup seen in Ethiopia near Sudanese border↗
A major military buildup has been observed on the Ethiopian side of the Sudanese border. It comes amid intensified fighting between the Sudanese armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Sudan and Ethiopia have both accused each…
Ethiopia’s Gobena, Kenya’s Olympic champion Jepchirchir win Sydney Marathon↗
Gobena claims first victory after finishing second last year, as Jepchirchir adds to Boston, New York and London wins.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. What could Meta’s US settlement mean around the world – and what now for other claims against firm?↗
Other governments could seek similar concessions, while separate legal action is pending in places ranging from Kenya to the Netherlands In October 2021, Abrham Meareg’s father, a professor of chemistry in Ethiopia’s northern town of Bahir…
Mawlid cancelled in Tigray↗
In tonight's programme, the United States on Monday called for beefed-up U.N. sanctions against the warring parties in Sudan. Also, Muslims celebrate Mawlid across Africa but festivities were cancelled in Tigray because of recent drone…
Ethiopia submits official bid to host Afcon 2028↗
Ethiopia submits a bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations despite lacking enough stadiums to host a 24-team tournament.
After GERD, can Egypt shape Ethiopia’s next Nile dams?↗
Three projects mark a new test for Egypt after it failed to prevent construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. Kejelcha breaks men's half marathon world record by 29 seconds↗
Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha breaks the men's half marathon world record in a time of 56 minutes 51 seconds in a World Athletics road race in Buenos Aires.
Ethiopia uncorks a wine boom, Bordeaux vines driving exports and local demand↗
A partnership between French experts and Ethiopian winemakers is putting East Africa on the viticultural map. Using seeds imported from Bordeaux, and after years of refining, exports are now on the rise. Domestically, Ethiopians are also…
Ethiopia's Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fears↗
An eagerly anticipated gathering of women will not be taking place following recent aerial strikes.
Displaced Lebanese watch southern Lebanon’s ‘pilot zones’ from afar↗
“You can't do anything. Just stand here and watch.” Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem watched Israeli attacks near his home town.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. Trump administration can target Ethiopians for deportation↗
A judge's ruling on Tuesday removed the last remaining block on Trump officials' efforts to cancel Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians.
US judge says government can revoke deportation protections for Ethiopians↗
Ruling permits Trump administration to nix Ethiopians' protected status despite concern over conditions in the country.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. Sudan: Attacks and further displacement in Blue Nile and North Kordofan↗
The United Nations has once again urged warring parties in Sudan to protect civilians as the fighting continues to take a heavy toll on the population.
Sudan army says RSF advance on key town bordering Ethiopia↗
Military and government sources say the paramilitary RSF and allies advance into town of Kurmuk in Blue Nile state.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. Ethiopia drone strike in north kills three, Tigray sources say↗
The sources say a school, on a holiday break, was hit but the federal government has not commented.
Award-winning Ethiopian journalist accused authorities of abduction↗
Ethiopian security agents abducted, assaulted and detained Yonas Kedir, the editor-in-chief of independent media outlet Addis Standard, the publication said on August 7, the latest sign of a worsening climate for the press. Addis Standard,…