A tenured US professor is leading an Ethiopian rebel group
In the summer of 2015, Berhanu Nega’s life took a very unusual turn. The gregarious economics professor took an indefinite leave of absence from his tenured post as professor of economics at Bucknell...
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AU finally issues statement on Ethiopia protests, calls for restraint
The African Union (AU) has finally spoken on the protests in Ethiopia saying it was following the situation with great concern. The AU also called for restraint on the part of parties involved. The...
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BREAKING: Addis Fortune reports over 20 people were killed due to fire and...
The Qilinto maximum security prison, located in southern Addis Abeba, caught fire this morning. Intensive gunfire ensued following the fire accident, creating a tense situation among local residents...
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Ethiopia protests: Opposition wants prisoners freed
As demonstrations continue, opposition tells Al Jazeera that jailed protesters of all backgrounds should be released. Addis Ababa – An opposition leader in Ethiopia has demanded that “political...
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Ethiopian deaths in fire at prison ‘holding Oromo protesters’
An unknown number of inmates have died after a fire at an Ethiopian prison where prominent anti-government protesters are reportedly being held. Sustained gunfire could be heard coming from Qilinto...
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Ethiopian deaths in fire at prison ‘holding Oromo protesters’
An unknown number of inmates have died after a fire at an Ethiopian prison where prominent anti-government protesters are reportedly being held. Sustained gunfire could be heard coming from Qilinto...
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