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Ethiopia: Bank heist fails, suspects apprehendedEthiopia: Bank heist fails, suspects apprehended

Ethiopia: Bank heist fails, suspects apprehended

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (June 13, 2018) A bank robbery in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa went on the blink…

7 years ago
Ethiopia confirms 46 nationals drowned on Yemen’s shoreEthiopia confirms 46 nationals drowned on Yemen’s shore

Ethiopia confirms 46 nationals drowned on Yemen’s shore

ESAT News (June 12, 2018) Ethiopia has confirmed today that the forty-six migrants that drowned off the coast of Yemen…

7 years ago
Amnesty calls Ethiopia to disband special police unit in Somali regionAmnesty calls Ethiopia to disband special police unit in Somali region

Amnesty calls Ethiopia to disband special police unit in Somali region

ESAT News (June 12, 2018) Amnesty International issued a fresh call for the government of Ethiopia to immediately disband the…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: Grenade attack injures twelve, one criticallyEthiopia: Grenade attack injures twelve, one critically

Ethiopia: Grenade attack injures twelve, one critically

ESAT News (June 11, 2018) A grenade explosion at a university in Southern Ethiopia had left twelve students injured, one…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: Specter of economic crisis looms large due to forex crunchEthiopia: Specter of economic crisis looms large due to forex crunch

Ethiopia: Specter of economic crisis looms large due to forex crunch

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (June 11, 2018) The effect of Ethiopia’s foreign currency crunch is beginning to show signs…

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Protesters in Afar demand release of political prisoners, fair share of resourcesProtesters in Afar demand release of political prisoners, fair share of resources

Protesters in Afar demand release of political prisoners, fair share of resources

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (June 8, 2018) Residents of towns in Afar region took to the streets demanding the…

7 years ago
Ethiopia opens up key sectors of economy for private investorsEthiopia opens up key sectors of economy for private investors

Ethiopia opens up key sectors of economy for private investors

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (June 6, 2018) The meeting of the ruling EPRDF that decided to “fully accept” the…

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BREAKING: Ethiopia to implement Algiers peace agreement with Eritrea, boundary commission decisionBREAKING: Ethiopia to implement Algiers peace agreement with Eritrea, boundary commission decision

BREAKING: Ethiopia to implement Algiers peace agreement with Eritrea, boundary commission decision

By Engidu Woldie ESAT News (June 5, 2018) Ethiopia said it would implement the Algiers peace agreement signed with Eritrea…

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Several houses set ablaze in violent clashes in Southern EthiopiaSeveral houses set ablaze in violent clashes in Southern Ethiopia

Several houses set ablaze in violent clashes in Southern Ethiopia

ESAT News (June 4, 2018) Over fifty houses went up in smokes as clashes between the Guji and Gedeo communities…

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China cuts back investment in EthiopiaChina cuts back investment in Ethiopia

China cuts back investment in Ethiopia

ESAT News (June 4, 2018) A report by the Financial Times says Chinese companies, which are the major investors in…

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