Somalia-Ethiopia Relations Improve After Year of Tension
Following a year of tension over Ethiopia's proposed Somaliland military base, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's visit to Ethiopia on Saturday signifies a major step toward improved relations, focusing on restoring diplomatic ties and collaborating on regional security.
Somalia-Ethiopia Relations Improve After Year of Tension
Following a year of tension over Ethiopia's proposed Somaliland military base, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's visit to Ethiopia on Saturday signifies a major step toward improved relations, focusing on restoring diplomatic ties and collaborating on regional security.
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40% Bias Score
Somaliland Rejects Ethiopia Deal, Prioritizing National Interests Over Recognition
Somaliland's new foreign minister rejected a controversial agreement with Ethiopia granting Ethiopia coastal access in exchange for recognition of Somaliland, prioritizing long-term national interests over immediate recognition and prompting Somalia's UN Security Council complaint.
Somaliland Rejects Ethiopia Deal, Prioritizing National Interests Over Recognition
Somaliland's new foreign minister rejected a controversial agreement with Ethiopia granting Ethiopia coastal access in exchange for recognition of Somaliland, prioritizing long-term national interests over immediate recognition and prompting Somalia's UN Security Council complaint.
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48% Bias Score
China-Ethiopia Brightness Journey: Over 80 Cataract Surgeries Conducted
A Chinese medical team launched a free cataract surgery campaign in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on January 2nd, 2025, aiming to treat over 500 patients; 80 surgeries were successfully completed by January 5th, 2025, marking a significant step in bilateral healthcare cooperation.
China-Ethiopia Brightness Journey: Over 80 Cataract Surgeries Conducted
A Chinese medical team launched a free cataract surgery campaign in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on January 2nd, 2025, aiming to treat over 500 patients; 80 surgeries were successfully completed by January 5th, 2025, marking a significant step in bilateral healthcare cooperation.
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40% Bias Score
Africa's Bitcoin Mining Boom: Ethiopia Leads the Charge
As of December 2024, Africa accounts for 3% of global Bitcoin mining hashrate, with Ethiopia leading at 2.5%—double its 2023 output—using renewable energy and generating \$55 million in revenue for Ethiopia Electric Power. This success is prompting other nations like Kenya and Nigeria to adopt Bitco...
Africa's Bitcoin Mining Boom: Ethiopia Leads the Charge
As of December 2024, Africa accounts for 3% of global Bitcoin mining hashrate, with Ethiopia leading at 2.5%—double its 2023 output—using renewable energy and generating \$55 million in revenue for Ethiopia Electric Power. This success is prompting other nations like Kenya and Nigeria to adopt Bitco...
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60% Bias Score
Adama City Fuel Shortage Exacerbated by Black Market
Fuel shortages in Adama City, Oromia, are forcing drivers to wait days for fuel or buy from the black market at exorbitant prices (280-300 bir2 liters), leading to increased transport costs, while the government reports taking legal action against 44 individuals involved in illegal fuel trade, seizi...
Adama City Fuel Shortage Exacerbated by Black Market
Fuel shortages in Adama City, Oromia, are forcing drivers to wait days for fuel or buy from the black market at exorbitant prices (280-300 bir2 liters), leading to increased transport costs, while the government reports taking legal action against 44 individuals involved in illegal fuel trade, seizi...
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36% Bias Score
Ethiopia's Somali Region: Peace Initiatives Following Deadly Clashes
Following recent clashes in Ethiopia's Somali region, at least 60 people died and over 150 were injured, prompting the deployment of federal troops and the initiation of several peace initiatives, including an independent investigation and reconciliation talks, while thousands remain displaced.
Ethiopia's Somali Region: Peace Initiatives Following Deadly Clashes
Following recent clashes in Ethiopia's Somali region, at least 60 people died and over 150 were injured, prompting the deployment of federal troops and the initiation of several peace initiatives, including an independent investigation and reconciliation talks, while thousands remain displaced.
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44% Bias Score
Ethiopia's Tigray Region Sees Education Investment Boost Amidst Crisis
UNICEF and Education Cannot Wait (ECW) invested over $93 million in Ethiopia since 2016, reaching almost 500,000 children—including refugees and internally displaced children—through school rehabilitation, teacher training, and learning materials, impacting over 700 classrooms and 4,000 teachers in ...
Ethiopia's Tigray Region Sees Education Investment Boost Amidst Crisis
UNICEF and Education Cannot Wait (ECW) invested over $93 million in Ethiopia since 2016, reaching almost 500,000 children—including refugees and internally displaced children—through school rehabilitation, teacher training, and learning materials, impacting over 700 classrooms and 4,000 teachers in ...
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48% Bias Score
Ethiopia Earthquake Prompts Evacuations Amidst Volcanic Eruption Fears
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit Ethiopia on Saturday, causing road damage and prompting the evacuation of over 20,000 people from Afar and Oromia regions due to fears of a volcanic eruption at Mount Dabbahu. Further evacuations are planned, and over 80,000 people live in affected areas.
Ethiopia Earthquake Prompts Evacuations Amidst Volcanic Eruption Fears
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit Ethiopia on Saturday, causing road damage and prompting the evacuation of over 20,000 people from Afar and Oromia regions due to fears of a volcanic eruption at Mount Dabbahu. Further evacuations are planned, and over 80,000 people live in affected areas.
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28% Bias Score
Jigjiga Road Widening Project Displaces Businesses, Raises Concerns
A road widening project in Jigjiga, Ethiopia, has displaced businesses, causing significant financial losses for some owners who received no compensation or prior notice; the project, part of a nationwide initiative costing 3.5 billion Ethiopian birr, highlights the need for improved communication a...
Jigjiga Road Widening Project Displaces Businesses, Raises Concerns
A road widening project in Jigjiga, Ethiopia, has displaced businesses, causing significant financial losses for some owners who received no compensation or prior notice; the project, part of a nationwide initiative costing 3.5 billion Ethiopian birr, highlights the need for improved communication a...
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48% Bias Score
Hassan Wins Olympic Marathon Gold in Paris
Sifan Hassan secured Olympic marathon gold in Paris 2024, defeating Tigst Assefa in a dramatic finish, despite initial overtraining concerns and a challenging course; she previously won bronze in the 5,000m and 10,000m.
Hassan Wins Olympic Marathon Gold in Paris
Sifan Hassan secured Olympic marathon gold in Paris 2024, defeating Tigst Assefa in a dramatic finish, despite initial overtraining concerns and a challenging course; she previously won bronze in the 5,000m and 10,000m.
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24% Bias Score
Ethiopia's Extensive Preparations for 2025 AU Summit
Ethiopia is meticulously preparing to host the 38th AU summit in February 2025, conducting extensive training programs for volunteers and collaborating with hotels and tourism operators to provide exceptional hospitality and showcase its cultural heritage, aiming to solidify its position as a leadin...
Ethiopia's Extensive Preparations for 2025 AU Summit
Ethiopia is meticulously preparing to host the 38th AU summit in February 2025, conducting extensive training programs for volunteers and collaborating with hotels and tourism operators to provide exceptional hospitality and showcase its cultural heritage, aiming to solidify its position as a leadin...
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52% Bias Score
Ethiopia and China Strengthen Strategic Partnership in 2024
In 2024, Ethiopia and China further solidified their all-weather strategic partnership, marked by high-level diplomatic exchanges, over 8.5 billion USD in Chinese investment creating over 325,400 jobs, and increased collaboration in various sectors, including electric vehicle manufacturing and vocat...
Ethiopia and China Strengthen Strategic Partnership in 2024
In 2024, Ethiopia and China further solidified their all-weather strategic partnership, marked by high-level diplomatic exchanges, over 8.5 billion USD in Chinese investment creating over 325,400 jobs, and increased collaboration in various sectors, including electric vehicle manufacturing and vocat...
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48% Bias Score