Demonstrators hurled stones and police fired teargas as emotions ran high at rally for 30 compatriots shot and beheaded by Islamic State militants in Libya
With a newly signed deal on sharing Nile River waters with Egypt, Ethiopia is moving ahead with the continuing construction of Africa's largest hydro-power dam and the filling of a reservoir. Marthe van der Wolf reports from the dam site, 40 kilometers from the Sudanese border.
Egypt fears its water flow will decrease, especially with Ethiopia filling a reservoir with 74 billion cubic meters of water
Sissi addresses Ethiopia's parliament on Nile issues just two days after he signed an agreement on the Nile with Ethiopian Prime Minister and Sudan's president
With rainy season approaching and peace talks at standstill, UN refugee agency to relocate 50,000 people in Ethiopia’s Gambella region
Rebel leader Machar blames government for impasse; Minister of Information says more time needed for sides to work out disagreements
With less than 12 hours to go, South Sudan’s warring factions are still not any closer to signing a comprehensive peace deal
If imposed, sanctions would freeze assets, travel for anyone seen as obstructing peace process or committing human rights abuses
Ethiopia was once known for famine and droughts. Now, headlines more often point to its fast-growing economy and its emergence as a regional peacemaker. How has Addis Ababa changed the narrative? VOA's Marthe van der Wolf reports.
In country once connected with war, poverty, famine, headlines now focus on fast-growing economy, diplomatic reputation
African unions have threatened President Salva Kirr, former Vice President Riek Machar with sanctions if no power-sharing deal is reached by March 5
Project is expected to contribute to advancements in such areas as agriculture and data processing
Space technology is new to Ethiopia, but a lot is expected from two new telescopes that are part of Ethiopia’s development program. VOA's Marthe van der Wolf reports.
Report by joint UN and African Union panel says African countries need to take concrete measures to stop illegal money flow from continent each year
Critics say new leader should represent principals of good governance, respect for human rights, rule of law and democracy
While women’s empowerment is official theme, Ebola and terrorism will dominate agenda
New Human Rights Watch report details government's systematic abuse against independent journalists
Country is cashing in on reputation with consumers in more than 120 countries and a yearly export revenue of more than $840 million
Parties say National Election Board is complicating procedures for no good reason and raising doubt that elections will be free or fair
Prosecutors failed to amend terrorism charges against Zone 9 bloggers, as they had been required by the court
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