Ethiopia

Ethiopia Embarks on Three-Day Mourning to Honor Landslide Victims "The recent, devastating landslide has caused significant heartbreak," noted an Ethiopian official in a somber tone mid-press conference. In light of a disastrous landslide, Ethiopia has proclaimed a national period of grieving lasting three days. The calamity struck with unforgiving force, leaving countless communities grappling with loss and destruction. According to local authorities, the landslide uprooted homes, shattered lives, and claimed an alarming…

UN Fears Ethiopia Landslide Catastrophe Could Claim Up to 500 Lives The United Nations has raised alarms over the deadly landslide in Ethiopia, suggesting the fatality count might soar to 500. Nature's wrath unleashed in a remote district, leaving communities devastated and scrambling for safety. Local officials report ground tremors unsettled the area days before the catastrophic event. Villagers were jolted awake by the rumble, unaware of the disaster about to unfold. Rescue teams, already spread thin, now face a…

Catastrophic Landslide in Southern Ethiopia: Hundreds Feared Dead According to the UN humanitarian agency's report on July 25, at least 257 people have died from a landslide in a remote region of southern Ethiopia on July 22. The death count might escalate to as many as 500 individuals. “Rescue operations are ongoing,” Ocha stated. However, rescuers are mostly using their bare hands and shovels due to limited resources. “Local authorities indicate the number of fatalities could reach 500,” the report elaborated.

Ethiopia Refutes Role in Arms Trafficking to Somalia Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – In a firm rebuttal, Ethiopia has dismissed accusations of involvement in the illicit flow of arms into Somalia via its frontier. These serious allegations arose amid rising tensions along the border, escalating on July 15. Nebiyu Tedla, the spokesperson for Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a conversation with VOA, categorically denied any Ethiopian complicity in the recent weapon smuggling controversies troubling Somalia. He underscored…

Militias Slay Four, Seize Thirteen Chieftains in Northern Ethiopia Witnesses reported that militant factions attacked a northern Ethiopian region, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and the capture of thirteen local elders. The incident took place in a region already fraught with tension due to ongoing conflict and political instability. A local source remarked, "It was a sudden and brutal assault; nobody saw it coming." The area has been the site of frequent clashes between government forces and various armed…

Catastrophic Landslide in Southern Ethiopia Claims Lives Catastrophic Landslide in Southern Ethiopia Claims Lives On July 22, relentless downpours triggered a devastating landslide in southern Ethiopia, causing the tragic death of at least 229 individuals. This preliminary count, disclosed by local officials a day later, could potentially increase as rescue operations continue. The natural disaster struck hard, leaving communities in ruin and echoing a grim warning on the impacts of extreme weather.…

Southern Ethiopia Landslide Leaves 146 Dead, Local Official Confirms "A devastating landslide in southern Ethiopia has taken a harrowing toll, leaving 146 individuals dead," a regional authority reported. Natural disasters often hit this area around this time of year, turning serene landscapes into sites of tragedy. Eyewitnesses recounted scenes of chaos and despair. "It was like the ground swallowed everything," noted a survivor. This incident, unfortunately, is not isolated. Landslides during the rainy season bring…

Struggles in Post-War Tigray: The Ongoing Battle for Survival Two decades since the conflict ceased, Tigray, nestled in northern Ethiopia, grapples with overwhelming obstacles. The brutal war saw Tigrayans clashing with Ethiopia's central government, which counted Eritrea and regions like Amhara among its allies. Today, Tigray stands devastated. The local administration has even declared a famine emergency. In this dire scenario, widespread destitution has overtaken parts of the populace, and begging has skyrocketed since…

Tigray's Ongoing Struggles The Lingering Struggles in Tigray Almost two years have passed since the ceasefire and peace pact, yet Tigray remains mired in significant difficulties. The vicious conflict saw Tigrayan forces in northern Ethiopia clashing fiercely with the central Ethiopian government, bolstered by Eritrean forces and factions from other regions like the Amharas. The violence, spanning from 2020 to 2022, might have claimed as many as 600,000 lives, with the African Union hinting at potential genocide.…

The Untold Tragedy in Mariam Shewito A horrifying and largely overlooked crime unfolded from October to November 2022. Eritrean soldiers unleashed terror in Mariam Shewito, a place nestled in the troubled Tigray province of northern Ethiopia. This conflict between Tigrayan forces and the Ethiopian government troops, allied with Eritrea, has claimed at least 600,000 lives, according to the African Union. The media has been kept at bay for a long time. However, our brave reporter was the first to venture there post-war,…