Ethiopia
'Indian Ocean Dipole' and East Africa's Severe Drought
The climate phenomenon is often called the Indian Niño due to its similarity with El Niño.
Ethiopia: Landslide Kills 48 at Garbage Dump in Capital
The dump is the only landfill site in Addis Ababa, a city with more than 3 million people.
Will British Man on Ethiopia's Death Row Walk Free?
"I think Boris Johnson's response to this situation is bizarre and inexplicable," a senior legal official tells Newsweek.
Ethiopia and Eritrea Dispute Grand Dam 'Attack'
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam will be the biggest of its kind in Africa.
Ethiopia's Protest Athlete Reunited With Family in U.S.
Feyisa Lilesa publicly backed anti-government protesters at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Six Stories That Will Shape Sub-Saharan Africa in 2017
Political change, separatist insurgencies and a possible genocide project a tough year for the continent.
'Ethiopian Spice Girls' Spark U.K. Foreign Aid Review
All-female pop group Yegna were granted funds to build a media platform online.
Turkey Is Leading Jailer of Journalists in 2016
Turkey knocked China from a dubious top spot: the country with the most imprisoned journalists.
Ethiopia: Oromo Politician Arrested After Brussels Trip
Police arrested Merera Gudina for "communicating with a banned terrorist organization."
Ethiopia 'Charges 38 Inmates' Over Deadly Prison Fire
The government said 23 people died in the fire at a prison housing dissidents in September.
Can Ethiopia's New Cabinet Address the Oromo Protests?
Ethiopia's prime minister has reshuffled his cabinet, but it's unlikely to quell widespread anger.
Ethiopia 'Releases 2,000 Detainees'
The state of emergency is meant to crack down on anti-government rhetoric.
Ethiopia: State of Emergency Puts Magazine Out of Print
Vendors are too scared to sell the "Addis Standard," its editor said.
The World's Ten Most Unstable Countries
What crises could blindside the White House in the next four years?
Ethiopian PM Pledges Reform under Merkel Pressure
The ruling coalition controls all 524 seats in Ethiopia's parliament.
Ethiopian Government Blames Foreigners for Violence
Rights groups say hundreds have been killed protesting the government's approach to land and political rights.
Ethiopia: Scores Killed in Oromia 'Stampede'
Protesters have blamed security forces for deaths at a religious festival Sunday.
Ethiopian Jews Face Increasing Discrimination in Israel
In Ethiopia, 9,000 Jews are waiting to move to Israel—but it may not be the promised land after all.
Ethiopian Paralympic Medalist Backs Oromo Protests
Tamiru Demisse followed Olympic counterpart Feyisa Lilesa in making anti-government gesture.
Ethiopian Olympian Feyisa Lilesa Arrives in the U.S.
The marathon runner said he would be killed if he returned to Ethiopia after an anti-government gesture.
Fire at Dissident Prison in Ethiopia Kills 23
The government said a stampede and suffocation caused the deaths at Kilinto prison.
Israeli Ethiopian Troops Refuse Duty Over Police Bias
Roni Alsheich claimed this week that it is "natural" for police to suspect Ethiopians of crime.
Israeli Police: Natural To Suspect Ethiopians of Crime
The country's Ethiopian community has condemned Roni Alsheich.
Ethiopia's Feyisa Lilesa Fails to Return From Rio
The silver medalist made a gesture in support of anti-government protesters.
Ethiopian Runner Sparks $40,000 Crowdfunding Campaign
Lilesa protested in solidarity with Ethiopia's Oromo community after winning silver in Rio.
Ethiopia Must Give Observers Access: U.N. Rights Chief
Almost 100 people died in recent anti-government protests, according to rights groups.
Ethiopia: Dozens Killed in Protest Crackdown
Opposition accuses security forces of shooting dead almost 100 in Oromia and Amhara regions.
Migrants In and Out of Africa, by Way of Djibouti
When Yemenis fleeing war make it to Djibouti, they often find Ethiopians heading in the other direction, heading for Saudi Arabia and Yemen, where they hope to find work.
Ethiopia Blocks Social Media Amid Exam Leak Scandal
Over 250,000 students are sitting exams in the horn of Africa's most populous country.
What Was Bibi Doing in Africa?
Israel will be helping Kenya build a 440-mile wall along its border with Somalia to prevent Al-Shabab and other militants from crossing the frontier.