Ethiopia’s state broadcaster EBC aired documentary this week, detailing numerous horrendous torture acts carried out by security services in recent years.
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Ethiopia Increases Arrests in Crackdown Targeting Security Services
Ethiopia arrest former head of military-run industrial shortly after authorities announced investigations targeting senior members of the security forces.
Attorney General Alleges Vast Ethiopian Corruption Scheme
Ethiopia’s attorney general said on Monday that a five-month long investigation at huge military-run conglomerate METEC has revealed vast corruption.
Women Take Top Posts As Ethiopian Politics Evolve
Ethiopian lawmakers have appointed the country’s first female president, Sahle-Work Zewde. The position is ceremonial in Ethiopia.
Ethiopian Marathoner Who Made Rio Protest Returns From Exile
Ethiopian marathoner who made Rio protest returned from exile on Sunday after sports officials assured him he will not face prosecution.
Women Now Make Up Half of Ethiopian Cabinet
Ethiopia’s new cabinet 50 percent women, including defense minister, after lawmakers unanimously approved the nominations put forward by Prime minister.
When Violence Flares, Ethiopia Continues To Turn Off Internet
The government of Ethiopia turned off the internet as protesters took to the streets while dozens of people died in ethnic clashes last month in the capital.
Week of Arrests and Ethnic Violence in Ethiopia Threatens Regime
An Ethiopian security official has confirmed the arrests of hundreds of youths in the capital, Addis Ababa, following violence within the city.
Why Ethiopia’s Fragile Reforms Need International Support
The United States should strengthen its ties to Ethiopia following unprecedented reforms in the East African nation, a top U.S. diplomat said Wednesday.
Ethiopia’s New PM Vows To Continue Reforms ‘At Any Cost’
Ethiopia’s PM in his first press conference since taking power vowed Saturday to continue reforms “at any cost”, promosing “free and fair election” in 2020.