Ethiopia to host global meet on maternal, child health
Ethiopia will host an international conference on maternal and child health on August 24 and 25 under the theme "Overcoming critical obstacles to maternal and child survival".
Aug 19, 2017, 23:18 PM IST
At least 56 dead as smugglers throw 300 African migrants into Yemen sea
At least 56 people have drowned over the past 24 hours, and dozens remain missing, after human traffickers forced 300 African migrants off two Yemen-bound boats and into the sea.
Aug 10, 2017, 22:38 PM IST
Ethiopia lifts state of emergency imposed in October
Defense Minister Siraj Fegessa says the government was able to deal with "armed terrorists, anti- peace elements and troublemakers."
Aug 04, 2017, 15:21 PM IST
World Health Assembly: Ethiopia's Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus elected as new WHO Director-General
Dr Adhanom succeeds China's Dr Margaret Chan, who has been WHO’s Director-General since 1 January 2007.
May 24, 2017, 10:04 AM IST
Death toll reaches 72 in Ethiopia landfill collapse
The death toll has risen to 72 after Saturday's collapse of a mountain of garbage in a landfill outside Ethiopia's capital, state broadcaster EBC reported today.
Mar 14, 2017, 20:20 PM IST
Dump landslide killed 46 people in Ethiopia
A landslide on Sunday killed at least 46 people at a waste dump outside Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Mar 13, 2017, 12:50 PM IST
Kuwait executes prince, six others convicted of murder
Kuwait hanged seven people at its central prison on Wednesday, including a prince in the ruling Al-Sabah family, according to a statement carried by state news agency KUNA.
Jan 25, 2017, 17:54 PM IST
8 fun facts of New Year
Without more ado, let's start with the fun facts of New Year which can make your jaws drop!
Dec 29, 2016, 15:16 PM IST
Miruts Yifter, Ethiopian running legend, dies at 72
His 5,000 and 10,000 metres double at the 1980 Moscow Olympics inspired a generation of runners, most notably Haile Gebrselassie.
Dec 24, 2016, 09:48 AM IST
Ethiopia makes 11,000 state of emergency arrests: State TV
Ethiopia has been in political crisis for around a year with frequent outbreaks of violence as authorities have brutally cracked down on anti-government demonstrators.
Nov 12, 2016, 18:29 PM IST
1,000 Ethiopian migrants escape detention centre in south Yemen
Around 1,000 Ethiopian migrants escaped a detention centre in south Yemen on Wednesday with the help of their guards, a security official said.
Oct 12, 2016, 23:33 PM IST
Ethiopia declares state of emergency following months of violent anti-government protests
Ethiopia declared a state of emergency on Sunday following months of violent anti-government protests, according to an official statement.
Oct 09, 2016, 18:54 PM IST
Protests hit Ethiopia after stampede deaths
Protests broke out in some areas of Ethiopia`s Oromiya region on Monday, a day after dozens of people were killed in a stampede at a religious festival sparked by a bid by police to quell demonstrations, witnesses said.
Oct 03, 2016, 22:18 PM IST
Ethiopia mourns 52 killed in festival stampede
Ethiopia began three days of national mourning Monday for 52 people who were killed in a stampede at a religious festival after police clashed with anti-government protesters, according to state-controlled media.
Oct 03, 2016, 14:24 PM IST
Dozens of deaths during stampede at Ethiopia religious event
Witnesses said people were crushed in nearby ditches as they tried to flee the chaos.
Oct 02, 2016, 23:17 PM IST
Unprecedented Ethiopia protests far from over: Analysts
Demonstrations began popping up in November 2015 in the Oromia region due to a government plan to expand the boundaries of Addis Ababa.
Aug 10, 2016, 12:24 PM IST
At least 90 protesters killed in Ethiopia, say residents, opposition
Unrest flared in Oromiya for several months until early this year over plans to allocate farmland surrounding the regional capital for development.
Aug 08, 2016, 22:20 PM IST
China to send special envoy to Africa over South Sudan crisis
China is sending its special envoy for Africa to the continent to help with efforts to resolve the political crisis in South Sudan, China`s foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
Jul 20, 2016, 15:18 PM IST
Rescuers save 366 migrants from boats in Mediterranean, 20 reported dead
Rescuers saved 366 migrants from rickety boats trying to cross the Mediterranean to Italy.
Jul 16, 2016, 20:35 PM IST
Israel`s Netanyahu starts landmark Africa trip
Israel would provide African states with training in "domestic security" and health.
Jul 04, 2016, 14:23 PM IST