What A Midwife Wishes People Knew About Her Job
In many countries, midwives get little respect. Selamawit Lake Fenta of Ethiopia tells why she is proud of her profession — and how she's advancing rights for midwives.
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Preliminary Crash Report Says Ethiopian Airlines Crew Complied With Procedures
The report finds that the Ethiopian Airlines crew executed all procedures from Boeing but could not control the jet. Officials cannot yet say whether there were structural issues with the aircraft.
Dozens Of Countries Ground Boeing's 737 Max 8 Following Deadly Crash In Ethiopia
Sunday's deadly crash of a Boeing 737 Max 8 in Ethiopia is spurring dozens of countries and airlines to ground the plane. In the U.S., the FAA is demanding design changes for the fleet.
Reporter's Notebook: Africa Holds Lessons For Venezuela
Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Eyder Peralta usually covers Africa for NPR. After reporting recently in Venezuela, he describes parallels he saw with popular movements facing government repression.
Will Ethiopia's Democratic Awakening Catch On Next Door In Eritrea?
Ethiopia has stunned the world with its reforms. Eritreans face steep challenges if they want to follow suit.
How An Exiled Activist In Minnesota Helped Spur Big Political Changes In Ethiopia
Ethiopia's recent changes are due largely to an uprising by young men from the largest ethnic group, the Oromo. Their inspiration: Jawar Mohammed, who created a media network in exile in Minnesota.
'Peace Is Everything': Ethiopia And Eritrea Embrace Open Border After Long Conflict
In July, the countries declared the war was over; a couple of months later, they opened their border for the first time in almost 20 years. Some analysts caution big changes are coming too quickly.
'It Has Been A Dream': Ethiopians Are Adjusting To Rapid Democratic Changes
Ethiopia is going through a historic transformation. The country has welcomed a new reformist leader, forged peace with Eritrea and opened up a democratic space after decades of authoritarian rule.
Ethiopia Swears In First Woman Supreme Court Chief
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.
Ethiopia Gets Its 1st Female President
Sahle-Work Zewde, an experienced diplomat, is the first female head of state in Ethiopia's modern history. Women also now constitute half of the country's Cabinet ministers.