Donkeys Are Finally Getting More Respect
Ethiopia has 7 million donkeys — more than any other country. They have a pretty tough life, but changes are afoot.
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Ethiopia Declares Emergency, After New Outburst Of Protests And Violence
One week after a deadly stampede touched off accusations of abuses, Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn says the declaration is necessary to protect both property and citizens' lives.
Ethiopia Grapples With The Aftermath Of A Deadly Weekend
Amnesty International says 97 were killed when soldiers shot peaceful protesters in different parts of the country. Protesters have various grievances, but all share frustration with the government.
How Do You Say 'Gnarly' In Amharic? Ethiopia Gets Its First Skate Park
The country hopes to cash in on the sport's global popularity. And the kids love doing flips and handstands.
Ethiopia Stifles Dissent, While Giving Impression Of Tolerance, Critics Say
For authoritarian regimes, crushing all opposition can be bad for your reputation. Ethiopia's leaders have proven skilled at maintaining firm control while staging the ceremonies of democracy.
Freed From Prison, Ethiopian Bloggers Still Can't Leave The Country
Just before President Obama's visit to Ethiopia last year, jailed bloggers and journalists were suddenly released from prison — a welcome gesture of openness. But their freedom goes only so far.
Boston Marathon Results: Ethiopian Runners Shut Kenyans Out Of Top Spots
Runners from Kenya, who had for years been considered the best of the best in the world, were nearly shut out from the podium entirely.
South Sudanese Gunmen Kill At Least 140 Civilians In Ethiopia, Government Says
An Ethiopian official said "bandits" who crossed over the border from South Sudan were responsible, and said Ethiopian troops are pursuing the attackers.
Kidnapped And Raped At Age 13, She's Finally Found Justice
Woineshet Zebene Negash of Ethiopia was abducted, raped and forced to sign a marriage contract when she was just 13. Now, 15 years later, her rights have been upheld.
Once Silent About Their Suffering, Making Baskets Helped Them Open Up
They came from Ethiopia, Eritrea, Sudan, seeking asylum in Israel. Many of them were raped and tortured. They didn't want to talk about it — until they came to a basket-making program.