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ForeignKenya Diaspora
Kenya issues advisory, as Kenyans stranded in Amhara after violent clashes
by The Briefby The BriefEthiopia PM declared a “state of emergency” as fighting between the national army and local fighters intensified.
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Ethiopian Airlines resumes flights to Tigray capital after 18 months
by Eliud Kibiiby Eliud KibiiFlights to Mekelle were suspended on June 28, 2021 after Tigray forces took control of much of Tigray, including the capital Mekelle.
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Canada PM Trudeau calls for accountability for human rights violations in Tigray
by The Briefby The BriefCanada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called for accountability and justice for any human rights violations alleged to have occurred during the Tigray conflict. In a phone call with Ethiopia…
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Igad has welcomed the humanitarian ceasefire in Ethiopia. Intergovernmental Authority on Development Executive Secretary Dr Workneh Gebeyehu on Friday March 25 welcomed Ethiopia’s decision to declare an indefinite humanitarian ceasefire,…
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Why PM Abiy will not answer media questions when receiving Nobel Peace Prize
by The Briefby The BriefEthiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed will not answer media questions when he collects his Nobel Peace Price in Oslo. A statement by spokesperson Billene Seyoum said it would be challenging…
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Inter-clan attacks in Banissa, Mandera County, left seven people dead and four injured on Tuesday. Shobtoy villagers attacked another group with machetes and guns, according to the Standard. Northeastern regional…
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BusinessRecent
MPESA on an expansion spree as Safaricom targets Nigeria, Ethiopia
by The Briefby The BriefTouted as Africa’s biggest innovation in financially inclusive services, MPESA, a mobile money service delivered by Safaricom PLC has set sights on Nigerian and Ethiopian markets. According to Safaricom’s interim…