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A man holds a national flag as he waits to donate blood in support of Ethiopia's military in Addis Ababa on Thursday. Rallies occurred in multiple cities in support of the government's military offensive against the Tigray People's Liberation Front.

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What To Know About Ethiopia's Tigray Conflict

12:22pm November 13, 2020

by Eyder Peralta

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed ordered a government offensive after accusing the Tigray People's Liberation Front of attacking Ethiopia's military. There are fears the conflict may escalate into civil war.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, seen addressing lawmakers Tuesday, won a Nobel Peace Prize less than two weeks ago — but he now appears embroiled in a standoff with the activist who helped bring down the regime before him.

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Nobel Peace Prize Winner Faces Protests After Activist's Late-Night Standoff

4:29pm October 23, 2019

Less than two weeks after drawing international praise, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is struggling with unrest at home as his tenuous ally, Jawar Mohammed, alleges a plot against him.

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announces on television that an attempted coup occurred over the weekend.

Ethiopia Army Chief Killed In Attempted Coup, Government Says

5:06pm June 23, 2019

by Sasha Ingber

Two attacks have left at least four officials dead, authorities say. They accuse a brigadier general who was given amnesty and released from prison.

Meaza Ashenafi is Ethiopia's first female Supreme Court chief, and one of several women appointed to senior government positions by its new reformist Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

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Ethiopia Swears In First Woman Supreme Court Chief

4:00pm November 01, 2018

by Shannon Van Sant

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has appointed several women to senior government posts, part of a wave of reforms since he came into office last April.