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No war to access sea, says Ethiopia prime minister

Ethiopia begins selling stakes in state-owned company

State-owned telecommunications company starts selling shares to public, in a move aimed at establishing new national stock market and giving Ethiopians a stake in the company, one of the country's largest and most profitable

UN calls for safer migration from Horn of Africa to Gulf countries  

Migration chief Amy Pope says people should not have to deal with smugglers, who put them at risk for exploitation, abuse

Ethiopia picks diplomat as new president  

The new president says Ethiopia will work to strengthen relationship with neighboring countries in all sectors

Tigray leader reports talks with archrival Eritrea

Tigray People's Liberation Front Debretsion Gebremichael says first round of talks took place about six months ago in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Africa needs strategic, disciplined approach with China, experts say 

Goal, as one economist says, is to manage large loans so that they contribute to sustainable economic development, not debt distress

Somalia warns Ethiopian Airlines over 'sovereignty violations'

Observers in the region say they believe it concerns the airlines' flights to Hargeisa, Somaliland

UN says abducted Ethiopian aid worker killed

Eight humanitarian workers have been killed in Ethiopia so far this year, and an additional 14 have been kidnapped

Ethiopia PM says talks underway with armed groups; one group denies any discussion

An official with a peace council in the Amhara region says he’s unaware of the reports of talks

Departing US Envoy Warns Ethiopia Against Violence

Michael Raynor praises stronger bilateral relations but says US is ‘alarmed’ by deadly Tigray conflict

Departing US Envoy Warns Ethiopia Against Violence

Michael Raynor praises stronger bilateral relations but says US is 'alarmed' by deadly Tigray conflict

Aid Groups Suspend Work in Ethiopia After 2 Killed  

U.S.-based Action Against Hunger reports 2 staff members were slain Thursday in Gambella regional state  

Ethiopians Mourn Military Chief Slain in Coup Attempt

‘We will continue the struggle’ to restore stability, officials vow after attempted coup

Ethiopians Mourn Military Chief Slain in Coup Attempt

‘We will continue the struggle’ to restore stability, officials vow after attempted coup

Ethiopian PM: ‘All of My Intention and Action Is Aimed at Elevating Ethiopia’

In an interview with VOA’s Eskinder Firew, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed discussed his country’s relationship with neighbor Eritrea, judicial reforms and the imprint he hopes to leave

Ethiopia Cautiously Embraces New Era of Press Freedom

Amid High Hopes, Eritrea & Ethiopia Move Toward Peace

But questions linger about how countries will address decades of animosity

Solidarity, Resolve After Blast Interrupts Rally For Unity in Ethiopia

Two dead at massive rally in support of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s reforms and message of reconciliation

Ethiopian FM: No Security Concerns in Country

Foreign minister addresses ambassadors after state of emergency imposed

Jill Biden’s Africa Visit Places Emphasis on Women’s Rights, Immigration, Education

Wife of US vice president learned about screening process for resettlement in US, and handed out certificates to girls in a computer coding program