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Somalia’s Defense Minister, Army Chief ResignSomalia’s Defense Minister, Army Chief Resign

Somalia’s Defense Minister, Army Chief Resign

ESAT News (October 12, 2017) Somalia’s defense minister and army chief have resigned as the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab group steps up…

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Ethiopia: Oromo region rocked with renewed protests, four killed in ShashemeneEthiopia: Oromo region rocked with renewed protests, four killed in Shashemene

Ethiopia: Oromo region rocked with renewed protests, four killed in Shashemene

ESAT News (October 11, 2017) Protesters took to the streets in Ambo, Shashemene, Wollega, Hararghe, Adaba and other towns in…

8 years ago
Ethiopia: Nine killed in clashes between Afaris and Tigray security forcesEthiopia: Nine killed in clashes between Afaris and Tigray security forces

Ethiopia: Nine killed in clashes between Afaris and Tigray security forces

ESAT News (October 11, 2017) Nine people were killed in clashes between the Afaris and security forces of the Tigray…

8 years ago
UNHCR staff in Kenya accused of demanding bribes, sexual favors by Ethiopian political refugeesUNHCR staff in Kenya accused of demanding bribes, sexual favors by Ethiopian political refugees

UNHCR staff in Kenya accused of demanding bribes, sexual favors by Ethiopian political refugees

ESAT News (October 10, 2017) Staff of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Nairobi, Kenya have been…

8 years ago
Ethiopia devalues currency by 15%Ethiopia devalues currency by 15%

Ethiopia devalues currency by 15%

ESAT News (October 10, 2017) Ethiopia has devalued its currency, the Birr (ETB), by 15%. The dollar will be exchanged…

8 years ago
Ethiopia: President says country in serious financial crisisEthiopia: President says country in serious financial crisis

Ethiopia: President says country in serious financial crisis

ESAT News (October 9, 2017) Ethiopia will devalue its currency to attract foreign investment and close the gap in foreign…

8 years ago
Cholera hits Dire Dawa, 10 die in Benishangul GumuzCholera hits Dire Dawa, 10 die in Benishangul Gumuz

Cholera hits Dire Dawa, 10 die in Benishangul Gumuz

ESAT News (October 9, 2017) Cholera is spreading in an alarming rate from Dire Dawa in the east to Benishangul…

8 years ago
Ethiopia: House Speaker yet to explain reasons for resignationEthiopia: House Speaker yet to explain reasons for resignation

Ethiopia: House Speaker yet to explain reasons for resignation

ESAT News (October 9, 2017) News of the resignation of Abadula Gemeda, Speaker of the Ethiopian Parliament over the weekend…

8 years ago
Ethiopia: Acute malnutrition and disease outbreaks worsens in Somali regionEthiopia: Acute malnutrition and disease outbreaks worsens in Somali region

Ethiopia: Acute malnutrition and disease outbreaks worsens in Somali region

ESAT News (October 6, 2017) Acute malnutrition crisis and disease outbreaks is worsening in the Somali region of Eastern Ethiopia,…

8 years ago
Riek Machar met Ethiopia, Sudan Foreign MinistersRiek Machar met Ethiopia, Sudan Foreign Ministers

Riek Machar met Ethiopia, Sudan Foreign Ministers

ESAT News (October 6, 2017) The leader of SPLM-IO, Riek Machar met with Ethiopian and Sudanese foreign ministers in South…

8 years ago