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  • Ethiopian refugees who fled fighting in Tigray province stand outside a hut at the Um Rakuba camp in Sudan's eastern Gedaref province, on 16 November 2020. Picture: AFP.

    Foreign aid convoy reaches capital of Ethiopia's scarred Tigray

    The International Committee of the Red Cross said seven trucks brought medicines and medical equipment for 400 wounded as well as relief supplies to Mekele, a city of half a million that had been all-but cut off to foreign aid since the conflict began on November 4.

    129 days ago
  • Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed gestures at the House of Peoples Representatives in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 30 November 2020 to respond to the Parliament on the current conflict between Ethiopian National Defence Forces and the leaders of the TPLF. Picture: AFP.

    Abiy says Ethiopia working to restore order in conflict-hit Tigray

    Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed repeated Monday that military operations were over in Tigray, adding that the protection and security of civilians affected by the conflict 'remains an essential priority'.

    134 days ago
  • FILE: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Picture: AFP.

    UN pleads with Ethiopia for refugee access as food runs out

    Addressing reporters in Geneva on Tuesday, UNHCR spokesman Babar Baloch said the Eritrean refugees were in 'desperate need' of help.

    140 days ago
  • Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed gestures at the House of Peoples Representatives in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 30 November 2020 to respond to the Parliament on the current conflict between Ethiopian National Defence Forces and the leaders of the TPLF. Picture: AFP.

    Ethiopia's PM Abiy Ahmed says he has Tigray leaders in his sights

    Abiy said on Saturday the military operations were 'completed' after federal forces claimed control of the Tigray regional capital Mekele.

    141 days ago
  • In this file photo, a member of the Amhara Special Forces watches on at the border crossing with Eritrea where an Imperial Ethiopian flag waves, in Humera, Ethiopia, on November 22, 2020.  Picture: AFP

    Rockets target Eritrea capital after Ethiopia declares victory in Tigray

    The "explosions" -- which the embassy said occurred "at about 10:13 pm" Saturday night-- came hours after Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed declared victory in his military campaign against Tigray's ruling party, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF).

    143 days ago
  • This file photo taken on 7 June 2019 shows Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (C-L) walks alongside Shams-Eddin Kabashi Sudan's Transitional Military Council (TMC) spokesman (C-R) upon his arrival at Khartoum international airport on 7 June 2019. Picture: AFP

    Abiy Ahmed assures Africa that conflict won’t last long

    Ahmed assured the AU delegate that he will implement a string of interventions including responding to essential humanitarian needs.

    144 days ago
  • FILE: An Ethiopian soldier stands with a walkie talkie in his hand at the 5th Battalion of the Northern Command of the Ethiopian Army in Dansha, Ethiopia, on 25 November 2020. Picture: AFP

    Ethiopia PM orders final offensive against Tigray leaders in Mekele

    Abiy, the winner of last year's Nobel Prize, late Sunday gave the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) 72 hours to surrender - an ultimatum rejected by the leader of the dissident northern region, whose forces have been fighting Ethiopian troops for three weeks.

    146 days ago
  • This frame grab from a video obtained from the Ethiopian Public Broadcaster (EBC) on 4 November 2020, shows Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed explaining his military response to a deadly attack by the ruling party of Tigray, a region locked in a long-running dispute with Addis Ababa, on a camp housing federal troops. Picture: AFP

    Tigray leader tells Ethiopian PM his people 'ready to die'

    The federal army says its forces are within 60 kilometres of Mekele, the Tigrayan capital and seat of the TPLF, ahead of a threatened all-out bombardment of the city of half a million people.

    148 days ago
  • FILE: Ethiopian refugees who fled fighting in Tigray province stand outside a hut at the Um Rakuba camp in Sudan's eastern Gedaref province, on 16 November 2020. Picture: AFP.

    UN Security Council to hold first meeting on Tigray - diplomats

    UN chief Antonio Guterres last week called for the opening of humanitarian corridors to assist civilians caught in the fighting, noting that authorities had so far rejected attempts at mediation.

    148 days ago
  • FILE: Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed attends the 32nd Extraordinary Summit of Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in Addis Ababa on 21 June 2018. Picture: AFP

    Tigray leader tells Ethiopian PM his people 'ready to die'

    The federal army says its forces are within 60 kilometres (37 miles) of Mekele, the Tigrayan capital and seat of the TPLF, ahead of a threatened all-out bombardment of the city of half a million people.

    148 days ago
  • Ethiopian refugees who fled fighting in Tigray province stand outside a hut at the Um Rakuba camp in Sudan's eastern Gedaref province, on 16 November 2020. Picture: AFP.

    Tigray forces fire rockets at Ethiopian regional capital

    An AFP journalist heard two explosions in the city at around 1:40 am, followed by several minutes of gunfire.

    152 days ago
  • Ethiopian refugees who fled fighting in Tigray province stand outside a hut at the Um Rakuba camp in Sudan's eastern Gedaref province, on 16 November 2020. Picture: AFP.

    What lies behind the war between Ethiopia and Tigray?

    The Abiy government and its supporters are keen to dismantle the Tigray region’s autonomy. But why?

    152 days ago
  • FILE: World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on 3 July 2020 at the WHO headquarters in Geneva. Picture: AFP

    Ethiopia accuses WHO chief of backing native Tigray's leaders

    Army chief Berhanu Jula told a press conference that Tedros, who served as minister of health under TPLF leader Meles Zenawi, was "a part of that team", referring to the party.

    153 days ago
  • Ethiopian refugees who fled fighting in Tigray province stand outside a hut at the Um Rakuba camp in Sudan's eastern Gedaref province, on 16 November 2020. Picture: AFP.

    UN warns of 'full-scale humanitarian crisis' in Ethiopia conflict

    The United Nations refugee agency said around 27,000 Ethiopians have fled across the border into Sudan - a figure now rising by around 4,000 people each day.

    154 days ago
  • FILE: Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed Ali. Picture: AFP

    Ethiopia's Abiy vows 'final' push in Tigray

    Abiy, last year's Nobel Peace Prize winner, announced the campaign against Tigray's ruling party, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), on November 4, saying it came in response to attacks by the TPLF on federal military camps.

    155 days ago
  • This frame grab from a video obtained from the Ethiopian Public Broadcaster (EBC) on 4 November 2020, shows Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed explaining his military response to a deadly attack by the ruling party of Tigray, a region locked in a long-running dispute with Addis Ababa, on a camp housing federal troops. Picture: AFP

    African leaders mount effort to mediate Ethiopia conflict

    Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni held talks with Ethiopia's deputy prime minister Demeke Mekonnen, while former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo headed to Addis Ababa to make his bid for dialogue.

    155 days ago
  • Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Picture: @Dr_abiy/Twitter

    Ethiopia tries to rally public support for Tigray conflict

    Tigray has been under a communications blackout since the military operation was launched on November 4, making it difficult to verify the situation on the ground as both sides make conflicting claims.

    160 days ago
  • FILE: Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed Ali. Picture: AFP

    End of Ethiopia conflict coming within reach, says PM

    The prime minister sent troops and air force jets into Tigray last week in a campaign against the regional ruling party, which has been at odds with Abiy's government for months.

    162 days ago
  • This frame grab from a video obtained from the Ethiopian Public Broadcaster (EBC) on 4 November 2020, shows Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed explaining his military response to a deadly attack by the ruling party of Tigray, a region locked in a long-running dispute with Addis Ababa, on a camp housing federal troops. Picture: AFP

    Ethiopia's Abiy replaces army chief as Tigray casualties mount

    Deputy army chief Berhanu Jula will take over the Ethiopian National Defence Force, a statement from Abiy's office said, without giving a reason or specifying the fate of Berhanu's predecessor, General Adem Mohammed.

    163 days ago
  • FILE: Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed Ali. Picture: AFP

    Ethiopia's Abiy vows airstrikes in Tigray conflict

    Fears are mounting over the prospect of civil war after Abiy Ahmed announced a military operation in the federal state, with which he is embroiled in a bitter feud.

    165 days ago
  • This frame grab from a video obtained from the Ethiopian Public Broadcaster (EBC) on 4 November 2020, shows Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed explaining his military response to a deadly attack by the ruling party of Tigray, a region locked in a long-running dispute with Addis Ababa, on a camp housing federal troops. Picture: AFP

    Abiy says 'clear, limited' aims to Ethiopia military operation

    His comments come after the military said Wednesday it was at war with the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) after months of tensions between Addis Ababa and the party whose leaders effectively ruled Ethiopia for three decades before Abiy took power.

    166 days ago
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