Ethiopia
The astonishing life and music of Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou, the Ethiopian nun who has died at 99
Her exquisite piano compositions drew fans to the Jerusalem monastery where she lived after fleeing Ethiopia, in a stunning fourth act to her life.
Aïda Muluneh's public art photo exhibit is 'a love letter to Ethiopia'
‘I hold Facebook directly responsible for my father’s murder’: Lawsuit alleges platform fueled violence in Ethiopia
After 2 years of war, hope for peace in northern Ethiopia
The fighting in northern Ethiopia cooled down months ago. But many survivors of sexual violence are only now receiving care.
Lalibela: A holy city in recovery amid ongoing conflict in Ethiopia
Last year, control over the holy city of Lalibela went back and forth between the warring parties until federal forces retook it in December. To date, the city still lacks electricity and running water as residents attempt to return to daily life.
Despite lull in fighting, ethnic militias in Amhara continue to mobilize
Ethiopia’s federal government has mobilized FANO, an Amhara militia group,glad since the fighting broke out in November 2020 in Tigray.
After months of fighting, Ethiopia’s Amhara region tries to recover from war
While fighting has lulled in Amhara since December after federal forces pushed out the TPLF, the region is still struggling to recover. To date, many areas still don’t have electricity, running water, or adequate food.
Fighting continues in Ethiopia amid UN call for human rights probe
The Ethiopian government continues to push back against Tigrayan forces in the ongoing civil war that began in November of 2020. Both sides have been accused of human rights violations.
EU officials accuse Belarus of creating a new migrant crisis
The EU accuses Belarus of trying to create a new migrant crisis in Europe. Also, Ethiopian authorities detain more than 70 drivers working for the United Nations by delivering aid. And, nearly 200 nations compose a draft of the Glasgow agreement at the COP26 climate conference.
Pfizer announces ‘highly effective’ pill to combat COVID
Pfizer announces its Paxlovid pill as highly effective at preventing severe illness from COVID-19 among at-risk people. Also, the US approves its first major arms sale under the Biden administration to Saudi Arabia. And, nine groups in Ethiopia form an alliance — including Tigray forces and the Oromo Liberation Army — against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to seek a political transition, as rebel forces near the capital.
Coronavirus Conversations: The challenges of vaccinating people in conflict zones
As part of The World's regular series of conversations on the pandemic with Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health, reporter Elana Gordon moderated a discussion with a panel of experts about the difficulties of vaccinating populations in conflict areas.
Investigation into Ethiopian conflict reports human rights violations by all sides
An investigation into the Ethiopian conflict reveals that all sides have violated human rights. Also, Nicaragua gets ready for for presidential elections. And, Eswatini comes to an agreement with South Africa for national dialogue to bring an end to unrest in the country.
Flooding and mudslides kill about 200 people in Nepal
More than 200 people die from flooding in Nepal, while dozens remain missing. Also, Ethiopian government forces conduct airstrikes on the Tigray regional capital of Mekele. And, a popular Russian newspaper shuts down in Belarus after authorities arrest a member of its staff there.
Moqtada al-Sadr wins Iraq election
Moqtada al-Sadr’s party wins the most seats in Iraq’s parliamentary elections. Also, a group of women and children manage to escape captivity from Boko Haram in Nigeria. And, Tigrayan forces say the Ethiopian government has launched a coordinated attack on all fronts.