Ethiopia
Six explosions in Eritrean capital of Asmara as Ethiopia declares military operation in Tigray complete
Six explosions were reported in the Eritrean capital, Asmara, late on Saturday, the U.S. State Department said on Twitter although the cause…
Ethiopia to begin ‘final phase’ of offensive in Tigray region
The Ethiopian military will begin the "final phase" of an offensive in the rebellious northern Tigray region, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said…
Ethiopia’s Tigray forces claim battle win, global alarm grows
Tigrayan forces said on Tuesday they had destroyed an Ethiopian army division in battles to control the northern region where a three-week-old…
U.N. urges civilian protection after Ethiopia’s 72-hr deadline for Tigrayan forces
The United Nations urged Ethiopia on Monday to ensure the protection of civilians, a day after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed gave Tigrayan…
Ethiopia military: we will use tanks, artillery to capture city of Mekelle
The Ethiopian military plans to use tanks to encircle Mekelle, the capital of northern Tigray region, and is warning civilians it may…
U.N. warns on ‘full-scale’ humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ethiopia
A major humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Ethiopia, the United Nations refugee agency said, with more than 27,000 people now having fled…
‘Brothers’ at war: battle for Ethiopia state capital looms
Ethiopia warned on Tuesday that a deadline for rebel northern forces to surrender had expired, triggering a push on the Tigray region's…
Ethiopia’s Amhara rocked by explosions, rights group warns on Tigray
Two explosions hit cities in Ethiopia’s Amhara state, which neighbours the northern state of Tigray where federal troops are fighting local forces,…
UN warns of humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia
The United Nations agency for refugees said it was worried about a refugee emergency if more civilians are forced to flee fighting…
Pope appeals for peace in Ethiopia and Libya
Pope Francis appealed to Ethiopian authorities to choose the path of peace and expresses his hope that the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum…
Ethiopian PM replaces top officials as conflict in Tigray region escalates
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed replaced his army chief, the head of intelligence and the foreign minister on Sunday as the military…
UN warns 9 million Ethiopians risk displacement in escalating conflict
Nine million people risk displacement from the escalating conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region, the United Nations said, warning that the federal government's…