ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – At least 10 people were killed and more than 80 wounded when the murder of a popular singer sparked explosions and protests in the Ethiopian capital and the surrounding Oromiya region on Tuesday, police and a doctor said. The riots highlight Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s growing …
Read More »Popular Ethiopian singer Hachalu Hundess was shot to death in Addis Ababa | News
A popular Ethiopian musician was shot dead in the country’s capital Addis Ababa, local media reported, citing police. Hachalu Hundessa, a 36-year-old ethnic Oromo, also known as Haacaaluu Hundeessaa, was shot in the Gelan Condominiums area of the city on Monday night, the Addis Ababa Police Commissioner said. Geta Argaw …
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SEATTLE / WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Pilots and test crew members of the US Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing Co (PROHIBITION) are slated to begin a three-day certification test drive for the 737 MAX on Monday, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Boeing 737 Max aircraft are parked …
Read More »114-year-old Ethiopian monk survives coronavirus
An Ethiopian orthodox monk whose family says he is 114 years old has survived the coronavirus. June 27, 2020, 5:02 pm 1 min read 1 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia: An Ethiopian Orthodox monk whose family says he is 114 years old has …
Read More »Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan to reach agreement on Nile dam in weeks
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – Leaders from Sudan, Ethiopia and Egypt said they hoped the African Union could help them negotiate a deal to end a decade-long dispute over water supply in two to three weeks. FILE PHOTO: The Great Renaissance Dam of Ethiopia is seen as it is being built …
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