Kenyan PM at UN Security Council meeting on Ethiopia, called for "an immediate cessation of hostilities by both sides" in Tigray war
1 week agoGerjon:Hours ago, "Fly Sky Airlines" Ilyushin Il-76TD reg. UR-FSE/FSU4811 flew from Sweihan Air Base, UAE to Harar Meda Military Airport, Ethiopia, likely joined by UR-FSD/FSU4813. Cruising at 28,000 ft suggests she's heavy.
Secretary Antony Blinken:Today I met with @_AfricanUnion High Representative Obasanjo, IGAD Chair @SudanPMHamdok, and the Ethiopia Core Group of the EU, UK, France, and Germany. Ceasefire negotiations and unhindered humanitarian access to all Ethiopians who are suffering are urgently needed
UN recalls Ethiopia migration head over Tigray war remarks
1 week agoFly Sky Airlines Ilyushin Il-76TD reg. UR-FSE tracked flying from Abu Dhabi, UAE to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia landed about 15 minutes ago: FSU4813
The Ethiopian army and allied Amhara forces have began their ground offensive against Tigray forces in North Wollo and South Gondar. Tigray spokesperson, @Reda_Getachew: "Our forces are holding their ground and more in Wegeltena, Geregera, Wurgessa and Haro fronts
Ethiopia has launched a major offensive against rebel forces in the Tigray region, carrying out air strikes in its latest bid to gain the upper hand in an almost yearlong civil war
Ethiopia has launched a major offensive against rebel forces in the Tigray region, carrying out air strikes in its latest bid to gain the upper hand in an almost yearlong civil war. Huge troop build up reported in Hara, Wergesa and Wegel Tena
Tigrayan rebels says on: Ethiopia military near Amhara "There is a massive build up of forces on all fronts - we are not sure which front they are seriously launching an offensive"
TigrayFamine: UN chief warns of 'immense' Ethiopian crisis
The European Parliament adopts overwhelmingly (618 Yes, 4 No, 58 abstain) a resolution deploring human rights abuses and the humanitarian blockade in Ethiopia's Tigray region, urging EU sanctions against those responsible, an arms embargo, and UN action
2 week agoAround 14:30 UTC, a United States Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III cargo aircraft (07-7187) landed at Addis Ababa Bole Airport, Ethiopia, using callsign RCH1818
Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed announces new cabinet line up. Demeke Mekonnen Hassen is reappointed as DPM & FM. Two opposition figures, Birhanu Nega and Kejela Merdasa Tulu were given posts. Abrham Belay from Tigray region is Defense Minister
Ethiopia used its flagship commercial airline to transport weapons during war in Tigray - CNN investigation reveals
WFP completes first round of food distributions in Afar and Amhara; still lacks necessary supplies to reach targeted populations in Tigray
TigrayFamine: UN reports 'unprecedented' malnutrition in Tigray
The African Union calls for the immediate withdrawal of foreign forces from Libya
Ethiopia Jails Another Journalist @TesfalemW, editor-in-chief of @EthiopiaInsider, has been detained by gov't security forces. He last posted an
[email protected] Oromo youth protest video that called for the freedom of jailed opposition leaders
Ethiopia PM Abiy sworn in for new five-year term
The presidents of Somalia @M_Farmaajo, @MBuhari of Nigeria and Senegal's @Macky_Sall among African leaders to attend the inauguration of the new Ethiopia Govt and swearing in of @AbiyAhmedAli as PM for 5-years on Monday following the June election victory by his Prosperity Party
The Sudanese government: The issue of the east of the country is a just issue of the highest national priority, and the solution to the issue is primarily political
2 week agoEthiopia: Flood Causes Death, Displacement in Gedeo Zone
2 week agoVigil Held for Victims of Axum Massacre. A vigil was held for the hundreds of civilians massacred by Eritrean soldiers. Eritrean troops killed hundreds of unarmed civilians in Axum, north Tigray, on 28-29 Nov 2020, opening fire in the streets and conducting house-to-house raids
There is a sea of Oromo youth demanding the release of their political leaders and chanting Jawar's name in the middle of Finfinnee right now
Foreign Minister of Egypt: If Ethiopia continues to be intransigent, this predicts more tension
Ethiopia accuses UN staff of politicizing humanitarian aid to Tigray
The United Nations: Ethiopia does not have the right to expel 7 UN officials on the pretext of meddling in its affairs
2 week agoProtests are going on in Mekelle capital of Tigray' northern Ethiopia. Protestors are asking for food and immediate help. They came out in the city market. Many youth are asking for help
UN says 5.2 million people in Tigray region in need of urgent assistance as food insecurity and malnutrition rise
The White House: We need an international reaction to inform Ethiopia that the decision to expel UN staff is unacceptable
