Addis Abeba, January 28/2020 – For the first time since news of the kidnapping of 17 Dembi Dollo university students in western Oromia surfaced, the university’s president Dr. Leta Tesfaye is quoted by Amhara Mass Media Agency (AMMA) as saying that 12 of the 17 kidnapped students are from the university campus. According to the report, Dr Tesfaye Read more
Getty Images The US and EU want an independent investigation (photo taken in 2018) At least 45 civilians were killed in door-to-door raids by Ethiopian troops last month in the northern town of Merawi, the country’s human rights watchdog says. Witnesses told the BBC a pregnant woman was among those shot. She later died in Read more
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Amane Beriso Shankule led a 1-2 finish by Ethiopia in the women’s marathon on a warm Saturday morning at the world championships. Shankule powered through the city streets of Budapest to finish in a time of 2 hours, 24 minutes, 23 seconds to edge defending champion and teammate Gotytom Gebreslase. Fatima Read more
