Tag: Abiy Ahmed

Ethiopia president replaced after falling out with PM

Published on October 8, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

Ethiopia’s parliament has approved the appointment of a new president to replace the country’s first female head of state, Sahle-Work […]

Zambia former President Kenneth Kaunda honoured in Ethiopia

Published on November 4, 2022 by Robert Ngwira

The Ethiopian Government has posthumously awarded Zambia’s First President Kenneth Kaunda with a Pan-Africanist recognition award. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy […]

Ethiopia opposition leader released from house arrest

Published on March 18, 2022 by Robert Ngwira

The long-time chairman of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) – Dawud Ibsa – is no longer under house arrest, senior […]

Ethiopia government claims capture of Tigrayan city from rebels

Published on December 23, 2021 by Chisomo Kambale

Ethiopia’s government said on Wednesday its soldiers had recaptured a city in southern Tigray from Tigrayan fighters, marking its first […]

Ethiopia’s PM Abiy returns to frontline, announces more victories against TPLF

Published on December 13, 2021 by Chisomo Kambale

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has returned to the frontline and announced more victories against the Tigray People’s Liberation Front […]

Ethiopia PM Abiy declares ‘victory’ over TPLF

Published on December 2, 2021 by Chisomo Kambale

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Wednesday, December 1 defended his frontline actions and declared ‘victory’ over the Tigray People’s […]

Ethiopia Declares State of Emergency as Rebels Advances

Published on November 3, 2021 by Chisomo Kambale

Ethiopia’s cabinet on Tuesday declared a nationwide state of emergency after Tigrayan rebels seized two crucial towns in an apparent […]

Ethiopia’s PM Abiy calls on citizens to take up arms against rebels

Published on November 1, 2021 by Robert Ngwira

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has appealed to citizens to take up arms to block advancing rebel fighters. He made […]

Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed sworn in amid dissenting voices

Published on October 4, 2021 by Face of Malawi

At the first sound of gunfire, Lelise Abdissa leapt into a ditch for cover, only to be crushed by other […]

Ethiopia to form new government in October

Published on September 2, 2021 by FACE OF MALAWI

Ethiopia says it will form a new government in October. The speaker of the House of Peoples’ Representatives says plans […]

Ethiopians vote in poll overshadowed by Tigray

Published on June 21, 2021 by FACE OF MALAWI

Ethiopians began voting Monday in a closely-watched election taking place as famine grips the war-torn Tigray region and doubts linger […]

Facebook shuts Ethiopian accounts for fake news

Published on June 19, 2021 by FACE OF MALAWI

Facebook has shut down a network of accounts in Ethiopia which it says are linked to the country’s cyber-security agency, […]

Eritrean soldiers kill nine civilians in Tigray, Ethiopian regional official says

Published on April 15, 2021 by FACE OF MALAWI

Eritrean soldiers opened fire in an Ethiopian town on Monday, killing at least nine civilians and wounding more than a […]

Eritrean troops killed ‘hundreds’ in Ethiopia massacre- Amnesty International

Published on February 26, 2021 by FACE OF MALAWI

Eritrean soldiers fighting across the border in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region killed hundreds of people in a massacre last year […]

Russia President Putin, other leaders congratulate Museveni on re-election

Published on January 20, 2021 by FACE OF MALAWI

The president of Russia, Mr Vladimir Putin, and the Chinese government have congratulated Uganda President Museveni upon re-election in last […]

Ethiopia army chief accuses WHO boss for helping Tigray

Published on November 19, 2020 by Face of Malawi

Ethiopia’s army chief Berhanu Jula has accused Director General of the World Health Organization of lobbying in favor of the […]

Gunmen kill 32, burn houses in attack in Ethiopia

Published on November 4, 2020 by FACE OF MALAWI

Gunmen have killed 32 people and torched more than 20 houses in a raid on an area of western Ethiopia, […]

Fourteen killed in fresh attacks in Ethiopia

Published on October 9, 2020 by FACE OF MALAWI

Fourteen civilians have been killed in fresh attacks in the western Ethiopian state of Benishangul-Gumuz, according to the authorities. Fourteen […]