Ethiopia

Ethiopia: Abiy Ahmed to be sworn in as Prime Minister on MondayEthiopia: Abiy Ahmed to be sworn in as Prime Minister on Monday

Ethiopia: Abiy Ahmed to be sworn in as Prime Minister on Monday

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 29, 2018) The newly elected chairman of the ruling party in Ethiopia will be…

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Ethiopia: New PM poised to assume his position but nation divided whether he wields real powerEthiopia: New PM poised to assume his position but nation divided whether he wields real power

Ethiopia: New PM poised to assume his position but nation divided whether he wields real power

By Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 28, 2018) The Ethiopian People’s Democratic Front (EPRDF) had elected a new chairman yesterday…

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Ethiopia: Opposition parties welcome new PM with grain of salt, demand he paves the way for transitionEthiopia: Opposition parties welcome new PM with grain of salt, demand he paves the way for transition

Ethiopia: Opposition parties welcome new PM with grain of salt, demand he paves the way for transition

ESAT News (March 28, 2018) Ethiopian opposition groups abroad demanded that the soon to be appointed Prime Minister, Dr. Abiy…

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BREAKING: Dr. Abiy Ahmed becomes EPRDF chairmanBREAKING: Dr. Abiy Ahmed becomes EPRDF chairman

BREAKING: Dr. Abiy Ahmed becomes EPRDF chairman

=========================================== by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 27, 2018) Ethiopia's ruling coalition, EPRDF, elects Dr. Abiy Ahmed as the new chairman…

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Ethiopia: 100 households migrating to Kenya daily, say Red Cross & Red CrescentEthiopia: 100 households migrating to Kenya daily, say Red Cross & Red Crescent

Ethiopia: 100 households migrating to Kenya daily, say Red Cross & Red Crescent

ESAT News (March 27, 2018) The International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies said 100 Ethiopian households were…

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Ethiopia: Nineteen detained in Bahir Dar for forming political partyEthiopia: Nineteen detained in Bahir Dar for forming political party

Ethiopia: Nineteen detained in Bahir Dar for forming political party

ESAT News (March 26, 2018) Nineteen people have reportedly been arrested in the city of Bahir Dar on Saturday by…

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Ethiopia: Dissidents, journalists remain in detention over flag displayEthiopia: Dissidents, journalists remain in detention over flag display

Ethiopia: Dissidents, journalists remain in detention over flag display

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 26, 2018) Over a dozen members of opposition parties, journalists and bloggers who were…

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BREAKING: Journalists, activists and politicians arrested, againBREAKING: Journalists, activists and politicians arrested, again

BREAKING: Journalists, activists and politicians arrested, again

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 25, 2018) A dozen members of the opposition, activists, and journalists have been detained…

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About 600 African migrants detained in Yemen makeshift jail, report saysAbout 600 African migrants detained in Yemen makeshift jail, report says

About 600 African migrants detained in Yemen makeshift jail, report says

ESAT News (March 23, 2018) Over 600 migrants from the Horn of Africa have reportedly been detained in a warehouse-cum-jail…

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