Ethiopia just ended one war. Is another one beginning?
Its problems, whether wars or droughts, tend to have consequences beyond its borders.
Wed Aug 09 2023
Ethiopia declares state of emergency as Tigrayan forces gain ground
The six-month state of emergency declaration follows territorial gains by Tigray rebels who are considering march on Addis Ababa.
Wed Nov 03 2021
Sexual violence being used as weapon of war in Ethiopia's Tigray, UN says
Lowcock says girls as young as eight are being targeted.
Fri Apr 16 2021
Men forced to rape family members in Ethiopia's Tigray, U.N. says
The violence in Tigray has killed thousands of people and forced hundreds of thousands from their homes in the mountainous region of about 5 million.
Fri Mar 26 2021
Hundreds of buildings burned around Tigray town, research group says
Satelite imagery shows fires that appear to have been deliberately set destroyed more than 500 structures in and around Gijet Town.
Thu Feb 25 2021
UN pleads with Ethiopia for refugee access as food runs out
Nearly 100,000 people from neighbouring Eritrea are thought to have run out of food.
Wed Dec 02 2020
Questions linger among the corpses of an Ethiopian massacre
Dozens of corpses still awaiting a grave lie abandoned in a roadside ditch, their exposed flesh rotting in the sun.
Thu Nov 26 2020
Ethiopia nears war as PM orders military into defiant region
Ethiopias Nobel Peace Prize-winning prime minister on Wednesday ordered the military to confront the countrys Tigray regional government.
Wed Nov 04 2020
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024