Human Rights Watch has found that African governments continue to unfairly arrest political opponents, critics, activists, and journalists. The rights group also says armed forces and armed groups in some African countries have targeted civilians, killing them and driving them from their homes. The conflicts in Sudan and Ethiopia feature prominently in a Human Rights … Read more
Ethiopia
Somalia, Ethiopia to restore diplomatic ties amid AU mission agreement
Washington — Somalia announced that obstacles to Ethiopia’s participation in the new African Union Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have been cleared, and the finalization of the structure and size of Ethiopian forces is expected to be resolved shortly. Somalia had earlier threatened to expel Ethiopian troops from the African Union peacekeeping mission unless Ethiopia abandoned … Read more
Ethiopia relaunches securities exchange to woo investors
Ethiopia relaunched its stock exchange, the Ethiopian Securities Exchange, on Friday after a 50-year absence. The Ethiopian Securities Exchange ceased operations in 1974 following a takeover by the communist military government. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed described the relaunch as a “historic milestone” for Ethiopia’s economic and financial landscape. “We have officially rang the bell to … Read more
80,000 people evacuated due to fear of volcanic eruption after earthquake in Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s government said it was evacuating about 80,000 people after a series of small-scale earthquakes in the Afar, Oromia and Amhara regions. At least 10 earthquakes have struck Ethiopia since Friday and there are signs of possible volcanic activity. The latest earthquake shook the Awash Fantale district, spread between the Afar and Oromia regions, at … Read more
Tigray leader says region is losing gold without profit
Ethiopia’s prime minister recently lauded the country’s mining resources and said the industry could hit a historic milestone by generating up to $2 billion in gold revenues this year. He made the remarks while inaugurating a gold exploration and mining factory in the Gambella region. On 10 December, Abiy Ahmed reported that Ethiopia’s economy is … Read more