Oromo protests

Opposition activists said hundreds were killed in a stampede allegedly provoked by security forces at the Irreecha festival in 2016.

Clashes on the border between Ethiopia's two biggest regions have killed at least 50 and displaced more than 50,000 in the past week.

The Ethiopian government has pulled internet access multiple times in recent years. This time, fears of exam leaks might be behind it.

Lilesa has been living in the U.S. since he staged a protest against his government at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

Rights groups have accused Ethiopian security forces of opening fire on protesters, killing hundreds.

Feyisa Lilesa has condemned a government crackdown on protesters in Ethiopia, which allegedly caused hundreds of deaths.

Feyisa Lilesa publicly backed anti-government protesters at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

Political change, separatist insurgencies and a possible genocide project a tough year for the continent.

Yahya Jammeh's decision to accept his defeat after 22 years in power is an important example for others.

Police arrested Merera Gudina for "communicating with a banned terrorist organization."

The government said 23 people died in the fire at a prison housing dissidents in September.

Ethiopia's prime minister has reshuffled his cabinet, but it's unlikely to quell widespread anger.

The state of emergency is meant to crack down on anti-government rhetoric.

Vendors are too scared to sell the "Addis Standard," its editor said.

The ruling coalition controls all 524 seats in Ethiopia's parliament.

Protesters have blamed security forces for deaths at a religious festival Sunday.

Tamiru Demisse followed Olympic counterpart Feyisa Lilesa in making anti-government gesture.

The marathon runner said he would be killed if he returned to Ethiopia after an anti-government gesture.

The silver medalist made a gesture in support of anti-government protesters.

Lilesa protested in solidarity with Ethiopia's Oromo community after winning silver in Rio.

Almost 100 people died in recent anti-government protests, according to rights groups.

More than 400 people have been killed in protests of Ethiopia's largest ethnic group.

A bloody war was fought over the border between 1998 and 2000, killing tens of thousands.

The country is currently sufferings its worst drought in 50 years, with 10 million people needing food.

Hailemariam Desalegn blamed the violent protests on "anti-peace forces."

More than 140 protesters among Ethiopia's largest ethnic group have been killed since November 2015.

Hundreds of protesters have died in demonstrations over plans to expand Addis Ababa.

Protests have been ongoing in Oromia since November 2015, resulting in hundreds of deaths.