But, at a time when Ethiopia is enmeshed in a costly civil war, this is a rare bit of good news for many in the country. Ethiopia’s double Olympic gold medallist Derartu Tullu has visited four of the country’s top runners to share the joys of motherhood after they gave birth in recent months.
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Why did Facebook delete accounts in Ethiopia?
Decision comes after government accused Facebook of deleting accounts ‘disseminating the true reality about Ethiopia’. Violence has since sucked in various ethnic groups in bitter battles over land and spread from Tigray. Turkish leader also tells Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed that Ankara is willing to mediate in Sudan border dispute.
What happened to the British loot from Ethiopia?
Artefacts looted by British troops from Ethiopia in 1868 have been returned to the Ethiopian embassy in London. They include an imperial shield, a Bible and crosses, the embassy said. The Scheherazade Foundation purchased the items through a UK-based auction house and private dealers, before handing them over to the embassy.
Did 150 people die of starvation in Ethiopia’s Tigray?
The rebel group in Ethiopia’s Tigray region says that 150 people may have died of starvation as the humanitarian crisis worsens in the region. The Ethiopian government has not reacted to the allegation. But it’d previously rejected accusations by the UN that it was blocking aid.
Why is Nnamdi Kanu suing President Muhammadu Buhari?
Detained Nigerian separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu has sued President Muhammadu Buhari for violating his fundamental human rights. In a suit filed at the High Court of Abia state, in south-east Nigeria, Mr Kanu is also asking to be paid five billion naira ($12m;£8m) for various damages he has suffered.
Is the Ethiopian government blocking aid?
The Ethiopian government has not reacted to the allegation. But it’d previously rejected accusations by the UN that it was blocking aid. The TPLF’s agriculture chief Atinkut Mezgebo said people and livestock were dying from lack of food and medicines “and the crisis might be bigger than what we know”.
Is Ethiopia blocking aid to Tigrayan rebels?
The Ethiopian government denies it is blocking aid and says the vehicles are on their way to the region. The US government’s humanitarian agency says Tigrayan fighters have looted its warehouses in neighbouring Amhara region. Rebels fighting in Ethiopia’s Oromia region reportedly carried out an attack on police on Tuesday in East Wollega zone.
