News: Ethiopia

We have started to collect the most important news related to Ethiopia in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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• March 26th 2008 – November 13th 2007
• November 10th 2007 – August 22nd 2007
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• January 15th 2007 – December 23rd 2006
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• March 27th 2006 – November 28th 2005
• November 24th 2005 – November 13th 2005

Ethiopia: news

Ethiopia to build Meles mausoleum

Monday, September 3rd 2012, 10:02

Ethiopia announces it will build a mausoleum to commemorate the life of former leader Meles Zenawi, who was buried on Sunday.
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VIDEO: Thousands attend Meles funeral

Sunday, September 2nd 2012, 16:46

Thousands of people have been attending the state funeral in Addis Ababa of Ethiopia's long-serving Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, who died last month.
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In pictures: Ethiopian PM Meles' funeral

Sunday, September 2nd 2012, 14:39

Ethiopia stages first state funeral for a leader for 80 years
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Thousands attend Meles funeral

Sunday, September 2nd 2012, 13:39
related places: Addis Ababa

Thousands of people and many foreign leaders attend the funeral in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa of long-serving PM Meles Zenawi.
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VIDEO: Leaders gather for Zenawi burial

Sunday, September 2nd 2012, 4:05
related places: Addis Ababa

African leaders have gathered in Addis Ababa for the state funeral of Ethiopia's long-serving Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, who died last month.
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Challenges ahead for Ethiopia's new leader

Thursday, August 23rd 2012, 18:02

Ethiopia's new leader takes over at a critical moment
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Ethiopian church patriarch buried

Thursday, August 23rd 2012, 16:56

Several thousand people attend the funeral of the powerful head of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church as a date for the prime minister's funeral is announced.
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Meles succession meeting delayed

Wednesday, August 22nd 2012, 21:37
related places: Addis Ababa

Authorities in Addis Ababa postpone a special parliamentary session arranged to officially endorse Meles Zenawi's successor, Hailemariam Desalegn.
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Ethiopia's Meles lies in state

Wednesday, August 22nd 2012, 14:52

The body of ex-PM Meles Zenawi lies in state in the Ethiopian capital as preparations are made for the funeral of the powerful and divisive leader.
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Viewpoint: Ethiopian PM Meles Zenawi's death could create regional turmoil

Wednesday, August 22nd 2012, 11:27

What the death of Meles Zenawi means for Africa
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VIDEO: Zenawi's body returns to Ethiopia

Tuesday, August 21st 2012, 21:43
related countries: Belgium
related places: Addis Ababa, Brussels

The body of Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi arrived back in Addis Ababa on Tuesday following his death in hospital in Brussels at the aged of 57.
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Ethiopia 'stable' after PM death

Tuesday, August 21st 2012, 19:33

Ethiopia's government says the country is stable following the death of long-time Prime Minister Meles Zenawi.
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Ethiopian PM Meles Zenawi dies

Tuesday, August 21st 2012, 14:45

Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi dies at the age of 57, the government says, after months of speculation about his health.
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Dreamliner arrives in Ethiopia

Friday, August 17th 2012, 15:49
related countries: Japan

Ethiopia becomes the second country after Japan to take delivery of Boeing's flagship plane, the 787 Dreamliner.
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Ethiopian church patriarch dies

Thursday, August 16th 2012, 15:50

The head of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, Abune Paulos, dies aged 76, the government says.
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Gelana powers to marathon victory

Sunday, August 5th 2012, 13:45

Ethiopia's Tiki Gelana wins the women's marathon in an Olympic record time of two hours, 23 minutes and seven seconds.
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Dibaba wins Olympic 10,000m title

Friday, August 3rd 2012, 21:11
related countries: Kenya

Ethiopia's Tirunesh Dibaba defends her 10,000m title with a dominant display as Britain's Jo Pavey and Julia Bleasdale smash their personal bests.
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Ethiopian fails in immunity bid

Thursday, August 2nd 2012, 18:07
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: London

A court in London orders an Ethiopian embassy worker to be jailed on drugs charges, ruling that she is not entitled to diplomatic immunity.
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Ethiopia leader 'getting better'

Wednesday, August 1st 2012, 16:17

Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi is in "a good condition and recuperating", a government spokesman tells the BBC, following reports he is critically ill.
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Thousands flee Ethiopia clashes

Saturday, July 28th 2012, 12:29
related countries: Kenya

Deadly clashes between two communities in southern Ethiopia cause 20,000 people to flee across the border into Kenya, the Red Cross says.
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Ethiopian shoemaker takes great strides

Friday, July 27th 2012, 10:10

Making fair trade money from traditional Ethiopian rebel footwear
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Ethiopian leader 'in hospital'

Wednesday, July 18th 2012, 12:47

Ethiopia's government denies reports the Prime Minister Meles Zenawi is critically ill, but admits he has received hospital treatment.
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