Ethiopia News

The UK's harmful aid to Ethiopia

Britain’s Department for International Development (DfID) is accused of failing to properly address allegations of human rights abuses in Ethiopia, one of its biggest aid recipients.

In the Media by Raluca Besliu - 2 comments

The historical significance of Operation Dove's Wings

Israel has initiated another airlift of Ethiopian Jews that is similar to previous ones it carried out in the 1980s and early 1990s.

In the Media by Paul Iddon - 3 comments

Jailed journalist freed, Ethiopia’s government drops all charges

Addis Ababa - The Committee to Protect Journalist (CPJ) has said it welcomes the decision by Ethiopia’s justice ministry to free Temesghen Desalegn, the editor of the country’s top independent weekly Feteh, and drop “all criminal charges.”

In the Media by Robin Okuthe - 1 comment

Rachel's last birthday wish was safe water for 60,000 Ethiopians

Rachel Beckwith wanted to raise $300 by her ninth birthday on June 12, 2011 for a New York-based non-profit organization charity:water, involved in projects to bring clean drinking water to people in impoverished developing countries.

In the Media by JohnThomas Didymus

Israel to deport Ethiopian and south Sudanese immigrants

Israeli officials have begun arresting what is expected to be tens of thousands of legitimate African refugees, and deporting them to detention camps.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 2 comments

Ethiopian blogger jailed for 18 years under anti-terrorism law

Addis Ababa - Ethiopian blogger's Eskinder Nega's crime was to publish material that criticized the arrest of other journalists. Nega was among 23 others who were found guilty of links to Ginbot Seven a group that Ethiopia classifies as a terrorist organisation.

In the Media by Ken Hanly - 1 comment

Anchor Hassan 'Karate' slams media blockade in Ethiopia Special

Toronto - According to rights groups, the persistent persecution of journalists in Ethiopia is appalling as many journalists rot in jail while draconian laws muzzle free press and curtail political dissent.

Digital Journal Report by Farid Omar - 2 comments

South Korea gives $80 million loan for Ethiopia-Sudan power plan

Addis Ababa - The South Korean government has approved an $80 million loan for Ethiopia that would finance the Ethiopia-Sudan electric power transmission line construction and expansion project. The deal is expected to be signed this week.

In the Media by Andrew Moran

Ethiopian dam project worries neighbouring countries

Ethiopia is planning a huge hydro-electric dam which will collect the waters of the Blue Nile, but the project is causing concern for neighbouring countries Egypt and Sudan.

In the Media by Amanda Payne - 3 comments