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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…

Ethiopian Airlines Seeks Clarity on Eritrea Ban ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopian Airlines is urgently seeking an explanation from the Eritrean Civil Aviation Authority regarding their recent prohibition. The airline emphasizes its commitment to resolving these issues "amicably and promptly," despite contradictory reports about its actions. The national carrier acknowledged receiving a directive from the Eritrean Civil Aviation Authority, which stated that all Ethiopian Airlines flights would be halted starting September 30th, 2024.…

Eritrea Grounds Ethiopian Airlines Over Alleged Misconduct and Price Gouging ASMARA - The Eritrean Civil Aviation Authority announced the suspension of all Ethiopian Airlines flights to Asmara, Eritrea’s capital, taking effect on September 30, 2024. This decision follows a slew of grievances from Eritrean passengers, accusing the airline of "nefarious trading practices." Allegations against Ethiopian Airlines are extensive, including "pilfering of passengers' luggage," consistent delays in flights and baggage, neglect in…

Ethiopia Faces Tragedy as Twin Landslides Claim 229 Lives The death toll has surged to 229 following two devastating landslides in southern Ethiopia, according to local officials, as rescue operations entered their second day. Images circulating on social media show throngs of people gathered at the catastrophe site, many desperately digging through the mud with shovels or even their bare hands, shared by the local authorities. A statement from the local Communications Affairs Department confirmed that 148 men and 81…

Ethiopian Airlines Addresses Controversial Video of Passenger Ejection ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — In response to a viral video, Ethiopian Airlines has provided clarity on an incident involving the removal of two passengers on a July 19th flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi. The airline explained that the flight faced an overbooking challenge. Three passengers with standby economy class boarding passes arrived at the gate just before departure. Ignoring the boarding agent’s instructions, they attempted to board, bypassing gate…

Tigray: Echoes of Conflict Tigray: Echoes of Conflict Almost two years post-conflict, northern Ethiopia's Tigray region grapples with monumental hurdles. Tigrayans clashed with the Ethiopian central government, which had backing from Eritrea and other areas, including the Amharas. "From 2020 to 2022, the war may have claimed as many as 600,000 lives," according to the African Union. Some voices go so far as to suspect genocide. The Pretoria peace accord was inked twenty months ago, yet…

In tonight’s edition: Ethiopia’s prime minister becomes the first foreign leader to visit Sudan since it descended into brutal conflict, as residents of the besieged town of Al Fasher speak of drones stalking civilians in the streets. Meanwhile, neighbouring South Sudan faces further economic turmoil as the value of its currency continues to plummet, with civil servants earning a monthly salary of just €14. And women continue to bear the brunt of the war. We speak to a leading figure on women’s rights in conflict about what…

WHO chief: Ethiopian and Eritrean troops block humanitarian help to Tigray ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - The World Health Organization Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom stated a serious humanitarian disaster is hitting the Tigray area after troops loyal to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed imposed a blockade on the area. In a tweet, Dr Tedros Adhanom from Ethiopia stated the essential entry routes into…

Ethiopian courtroom extends detention of AP journalist for 3 months Cape Town, South Africa - An Ethiopian courtroom has prolonged the three-month detention for free of charge of journalist Amir Aman Kiyaro to offer police an extra 11 days to interview witnesses, saying that after that the state should formally cost him or launch him. Kiyaro, a contract journalist accredited to the Associated Press,…

Ethiopian forces burn a Tigray man alive, says rights physique EHRC ADDIS ABABA - The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) on Sunday accused authorities safety forces of burning a person alive. A grotesque video of the incident was circulating on social media. Some of the folks apparently concerned within the incident have been sporting uniforms. The Ethiopian authorities stated it might…