Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa for an official visit as battle between federal troops and rebels escalates in the north. Mr. Wang has been welcomed by Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of #Ethiopia, H.E. …
Read More »UK urges citizens to leave Ethiopia immediately
The UK has suspended Covid-19 rules for travellers from Ethiopia to allow British citizens to leave the country as the war between the government and northern Tigray rebels and their allies intensifies. “In the coming days we may see the fighting move closer to Addis Ababa, which could severely limit …
Read More »AU and US envoys return to push for Ethiopia talks
Special envoys from the African Union and the US have returned to Ethiopia in a bid to revive talks for a ceasefire and find ways to end the year-long conflict. Both the US’ Jeffrey Feltman and Olusegun Obasanjo, the AU’s special representative, arrived in the country on Thursday, Mr Feltman …
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