Ethiopia landslides: death toll rises over 150
Regarding the issue of the Ethiopia landslides, an official has reported that death toll has risen over 150, adding that it could rise further.…
Ethiopians donate blood as government seeks public support for Tigray conflict
Hundreds of Ethiopians gather in a stadium in the capital Addis Ababa to donate blood for troops fighting in the northern Tigray region, as authorities try to rally support for a conflict…
Explosion in Ethiopia’s capital injures one man
An explosion under a bridge in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa injured one man on Wednesday (November 11), a federal police spokesman said. There was no indication the blast was related to the…
Ethiopia: Thousands flee to Sudan as Tigray conflict escalates
As tensions remain high between Ethiopia's federal government and local leaders in the northern region of Tigray, thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in neighboring…
Ethiopia nears war in Tigray as Abiy sends in troops
As Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed sends troops into the Tigray region, the country could be on the brink of a civil war.…
Ethiopia has ‘entered into war’ with Tigray region
The conflict in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region has intensified as the army said it had been "forced into war." There are rising fears that the fighting may spill into other regions of…
Ethiopia accuses Trump of inciting ‘war’ over Nile dam
US President Donald Trump predicted that Egypt would "blow up" a mega-dam that Ethiopia is building on the Nile. Neighboring countries have criticized plans for the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.…
Ethiopia’s Tigray region holds vote in defiance of federal government
Ethiopia's Tigray region has held elections in a show of defiance against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. He's called the vote illegal, but says the federal government will not respond with force. Also,…
Malabu Scandal: FG asks Eni, Shell for $1.1 Billion, Five banks raked in N175.41bn on fees, commission and more
Here is why you should pick up a copy of The Guardian on Thursday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on the newsstands on…
Ethiopia denies filling contested Nile dam
Ethiopia has denied reports that it started filling its massive hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile, after satellite images showed higher water levels. The dam has sparked tensions with downriver nations Egypt…
What’s behind the Ethiopia-Sudan border row?
The border between Ethiopia and Sudan is the scene of occasional fighting. Recent deadly skirmishes could however complicate matters between the two countries.…