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'Everything increasing except wages': inflation batters Ethiopia

Addis Ababa (AFP) - "Everything is increasing except our wages," Ethiopian porter Zerihun told AFP, summing up the financial crisis facing the Horn of Africa nation as it reels from skyrocketing inflation and an economic slowdown.

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WFP says its first aid convoy since Ethiopia peace deal enters Tigray

Addis Ababa (AFP) - The World Food Programme (WFP) said its first aid convoy since the signing of a landmark peace deal between Ethiopia's government and Tigrayan rebels had arrived in the war-torn Tigray region on Wednesday.

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Red Cross says first aid convoy arrives in Tigray capital

Addis Ababa (AFP) - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said a medical aid convoy had arrived in the capital of Ethiopia's war-ravaged Tigray region Tuesday, its first since a peace deal between the federal government and Tigrayan rebels almost two weeks ago.

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Ethiopia PM vows to execute 'promise' of peace deal

Addis Ababa (AFP) - Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed vowed on Tuesday to fulfil commitments made in a landmark peace deal with Tigrayan rebels and make "our promise a reality", nearly two weeks after the agreement was signed.

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Ethiopia says Tigray aid allowed, agencies say still no access

Ethiopia's government said on Friday that international aid was "allowed and ready" to move into Tigray, after humanitarian agencies said they were still awaiting access to the war-ravaged region nine days after a truce was declared.

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Tigray rebels accuse Ethiopia of attacks after peace deal

Addis Ababa (AFP) - Tigrayan authorities on Friday accused Ethiopia's government of carrying out a drone strike on civilians, less than 48 hours after the warring parties signed a deal to end their bloody conflict.

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World leaders, citizens voice cautious hope on Ethiopia's Tigray truce deal

In tonight's edition: one day after Ethiopia's historic truce agreement, we bring you reactions as Addis Ababa and Tigray look ahead to a renewed path of understanding and cooperation. World powers are now voicing cautious optimism for the country's future, but a long road to recovery lies ahead.

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Cautious hope for Ethiopia deal to silence the guns

Addis Ababa (AFP) - World leaders and ordinary Ethiopians voiced cautious hope that a breakthrough deal between Ethiopia's government and Tigrayan rebels could signal a permanent end to the brutal conflict in Africa's second most populous country.

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$Ethiopia fractured and fragile after two years of war$

Ethiopia fractured and fragile after two years of war

Addis Ababa (AFP) - Two years after war broke out in northern Ethiopia between federal forces and Tigrayan rebels, the country remains in deep crisis, with its once-vibrant economy in ruins and a humanitarian disaster roiling Tigray.

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Ethiopia rivals still talking peace in South Africa

Addis Ababa (AFP) - Talks between the Ethiopian government and the rebel authorities in Tigray aimed at finding a peaceful resolution to their devastating two-year conflict were continuing Monday, sources familiar with the discussions said.

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Tigray peace talks in South Africa on October 24: Ethiopia govt

Addis Ababa (AFP) - The Ethiopian government said Thursday that it would participate in peace talks next week led by the African Union to try to resolve the nearly two-year war in Tigray.

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Clock ticking to avert 'genocide' in Tigray: WHO chief

Geneva (AFP) - The World Health Organization chief said Wednesday time was running out to avoid "genocide" in Ethiopia's war-torn Tigray, as Human Rights Watch called for sanctions against Addis Ababa to avert civilian deaths.

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HRW calls for sanctions on Ethiopia to protect civilians

Addis Ababa (AFP) - Human Rights Watch called Wednesday for targeted sanctions and an arms embargo against Ethiopia to help protect civilians as the country's brutal war in Tigray intensifies.

AFP

Ethiopia says govt forces seize three towns in Tigray

Addis Ababa (AFP) - Ethiopia said Tuesday its forces had seized three towns in Tigray, the latest major battleground shift in the brutal war, as the UN warned the situation was spiralling out of control with an "utterly staggering" toll on civilians.

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Ethiopian and Eritrean forces seize key Tigrayan city, say rebels

Addis Ababa (AFP) - Tigrayan rebels said Tuesday that Ethiopian and Eritrean forces had seized a key Tigrayan city, a move coinciding with UN warnings of a spiralling conflict and an "utterly staggering" toll on civilians.

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Egypt Demands Intl Support, Ethiopia Insists on African Solution to GERD Dispute

The difference in views between Ethiopia and Egypt on how to break the deadlock in talks on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has once again emerged. While Addis Ababa wants the African Union’s “unproductive” sponsorship of the negotiations, Egypt demands the support of the international community to resolve the…

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UN chief warns Ethiopia war 'spiralling out of control'

Addis Ababa (AFP) - UN chief Antonio Guterres warned Monday that the situation in Ethiopia was "spiralling out of control" as fighting raged in the north of the country and the government vowed to seize control of airports and other sites in Tigray.

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UN chief warns Ethiopia 'spiralling out of control'

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Ethiopia vows to seize airports in Tigray despite peace pledge

Addis Ababa (AFP) - Ethiopia's government on Monday vowed to seize control of airports and other sites in Tigray, while at the same time reiterating a commitment to peace talks, as international alarm mounted over fighting in the war-torn region.

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Ethiopia vows to seize airports, other sites in Tigray

Addis Ababa (AFP) - Ethiopia's government on Monday vowed to seize control of airports and other federal facilities in war-torn Tigray, a day after the African Union appealed for a ceasefire to the conflict.

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Ethiopian govt, Tigray rebels, say ready for peace talks after AU invite

Addis Ababa (AFP) - Ethiopia's government and rebels from the country's Tigray region said Wednesday they were ready to attend peace talks after the African Union invited both parties to negotiations in South Africa.

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Ethiopia, Tigray leaders invited for talks in South Africa

A diplomat in Addis Ababa has said the African Union is still waiting for a response from the Tigrayan side.

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Ethiopia govt says accepts AU invite to peace talks

Addis Ababa (AFP) - Ethiopia's government said Wednesday it has accepted an African Union invitation to hold peace talks with Tigrayan rebels after a flare-up in fighting in the nearly two-year war in the country's north.

Reuters

Shadow of war hangs over Ethiopia's Meskel festival celebrations

The shadow of war hung over Ethiopia's Meskel festival in Addis Ababa on Tuesday, with high security, low turnout and Orthodox Christian priests calling for peace and forgiveness in their sermons.

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What stagnated the Ethiopia peace process?

The Ethiopian forces and Tigrayan rebels failed to progress in peace talks during a five-month truce period.

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