Ethiopia

Ethiopia: Moyale-Addis road closed as protest continues

ESAT News (October 13, 2017) The Moyale-Addis road has been closed for the second day as anti-government protests continue in…

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Ethiopia: Unrest continues in Oromo region, six killed in Borena

ESAT News (October 12, 2017) Security forces opened fire and killed six people in Borena, south Ethiopia, while 20 others…

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Ethiopia: Pending resignation, House Speaker presides over parliament

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (October 12, 2017) Speaker of the Ethiopian parliament, Abadula Gemeda, who submitted his resignation last…

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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: 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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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