A Muffled Insurrection in Ethiopia
Summary Ethiopia’s government, led by Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, has contended with protests for nearly a year. The government’s efforts to quell the unrest have made headlines and drawn...
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Getish Mamo – Tekebel (ተቀበል) – New Ethiopian Music 2016 (Official Video)
View ArticleEthiopia doesn’t want you to know these things are happening in the country
Ethiopians wait to fill water cans in February during the recent drought. With the return of the rains, however, have come flooding and disease — something the government is reluctant to discuss. (Aida...
View ArticleEthiopia pledges probe into killing of protesters
The Ethiopian government says it will investigate allegations that security forces killed hundreds of protesters. Ethiopian government has said it will launch an independent investigation about the...
View ArticleEthiopian runner makes protest sign as he crosses line in Rio
An Olympic marathon runner from Ethiopia staged a daring protest against his home government when he crossed the line in Rio on Sunday. As he took the silver medal, Feyisa Lilesa crossed his arms...
View ArticleThis Ethiopian runner just won silver in the marathon. And then he led a...
When he crossed the Olympics marathon finish line, Feyisa Lilesa put his hands above his head in an “X.” Most of those who watched Lilesa’s spectacular silver medal performance didn’t know what that...
View ArticleEthiopia: Marathoner has nothing to fear after Olympic protest
Olympic marathon runner Feyisa Lilesa has nothing to fear because of a protest gesture he displayed as he crossed the finish line, Ethiopia’s communication minister said Monday. Lilesa won a silver...
View ArticleIsrael just approved immigration for 9,000 Ethiopian Jews — here’s who they are
A look at what is believed to be the last group of Jews awaiting aliyah Ethiopian immigrants arrive in Israel with Operation Dove’s Wings in October 2012. (Courtesy of the Jewish Agency for Israel) The...
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