Ethiopian Prime Minister Stories

Is Ethiopia's northern Tigray region on the brink of a fresh conflict?
DW News  |  Feb 07, 2025

Amid soaring prices, some Tigray locals have stormed banks to withdraw money to buy and hoard food and other essential goods.

UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi says Trump's Gaza takeover idea ‘very surprising’
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 06, 2025

Grandi called the idea "very surprising" and emphasised the need to understand the concrete details before making any further comments.

Trump suggests US will take over Gaza, make it the 'Riviera of the Middle East'
Amina Wako  |  Feb 05, 2025

When questioned by reporters about the legal basis for the US assuming control of Gaza, Trump claimed he had studied the matter closely for months.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed re-elected president of Ethiopia's ruling party
Amina Wako  |  Feb 02, 2025

The announcement was made by the Office of the Prime Minister on Sunday, confirming that Abiy secured the position “with a significant number of votes...

Serbian prime minister to resign as popular protests persist - Tanjug news agency
Reuters  |  Jan 28, 2025

Belgrade has seen daily anti-government protests since a roof collapsed in November at a railway station in Novi Sad, Serbia's second-largest city, ki...

Currency change leaves Ethiopia’s GDP halved, debt burden heavier
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 21, 2025

The rise was attributed to the exchange rate adjustment and new loans amounting to $1.6 billion, secured from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) an...

Ceasefire brings hope in Gaza; freed Israeli hostages reunited with mothers
Reuters  |  Jan 19, 2025

In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, buses awaited the release of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli detention. Hamas said the first group to be freed i...

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Gaza ceasefire will not start until Hamas releases hostage list
Reuters  |  Jan 19, 2025

Hostages were expected to be released within hours of the start of the ceasefire, opening the way to a possible end to a 15-month war that has upended...

ICC prosecutor sees 'no real effort' by Israel to probe alleged Gaza war crimes
Reuters  |  Jan 18, 2025

ICC judges issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli defence chief Yoav Gallant and Hamas leader Ibrahim Al...

Somalia wants Ethiopia included in new African Union mission despite troop quota challenges
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 15, 2025

AUSSOM replaces the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), marking a critical phase in transferring national security responsibilities t...

Tributes pour in for Ethiopian Opposition leader and business icon Bulcha Demeksa
Gelle Dheere  |  Jan 07, 2025

Bulcha Demeksa will be remembered as a visionary, a statesman, and a tireless advocate for justice, leaving behind a legacy that will inspire generati...

Ethiopian PM Abiy unveils West Godey Irrigation Project in Somali region
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jan 03, 2025

The project is expected to provide irrigation for up to 10,000 hectares of agricultural land, enhancing local food production and supporting the livel...

French President Macron backs Ethiopia's debt restructuring efforts
Reuters  |  Dec 22, 2024

Last month, Ethiopia and IMF agreed on the second review of a $3.4 billion financing programme.

Details of agreement between Ethiopia and Somalia brokered by Turkey
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 12, 2024

Somalia expressed a willingness to facilitate Ethiopia's maritime needs, provided Somali sovereignty remains intact.

Will al-Shabaab get stronger in Ethiopia? Two reasons why it’s unlikely – analyst
The Conversation  |  Dec 08, 2024

The militant group Harakat al-Shabaab, as it refers to itself, arose out of Ethiopia’s Somali regional state 18 years ago.

Legal threats close in on Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu
Reuters  |  Nov 24, 2024

Netanyahu has denounced the court's decision as antisemitic and denied charges that he and Gallant targeted Gazan civilians and deliberately starved t...

Two flash bombs fired into garden of Netanyahu's home in north Israel
Reuters  |  Nov 17, 2024

Israel's President Isaac Herzog condemned the incident in a post on X and said an investigation was underway.

Mauritius polls landslide: Why voters were determined to get Jugnauth’s govt out
The Conversation  |  Nov 17, 2024

The opposition coalition's win was a clear sweep. No candidates from the outgoing government were elected; it’s what’s referred to as a 60-0.

Mauritius opposition sweeps parliament in election, PM resigns as opposition leader takes over
Reuters  |  Nov 12, 2024

Jugnauth conceded on Monday, saying he tried to do what he could for the country's 1.3 million people, but that his Alliance Lepep coalition was headi...

Haiti to replace prime minister as security crisis mounts
Reuters  |  Nov 11, 2024

Armed gangs have gained control of most of the capital Port-au-Prince and expanded to nearby regions, fueling hunger and forcing hundreds of thousands...

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