Eastern Africa

Calls to end Ethiopia conflict grow as decisive battle looms

The 72-hour surrender ultimatum issued by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) ends today.

UN Security Council set for first meeting on Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict

UN has called for humanitarian corridors for civilians caught in fighting, with Ethiopia’s government warning Mekelle residents “anything can happen” after giving a deadline for a military assault on the city.

The suffering of Zambians means profits for private creditors

The poor African nation has struggled to convince wealthy banks and investment funds to postpone debt repayments.

Tigray forces 'destroy' Ethiopia's Axum airport as surrender deadline looms

Leader of Tigray rebels denies damaging airport at Axum, northwest of the main city, Mekelle, saying only obstacles were placed to block the Ethiopian army's advance.

UN urges civilian protection as Ethiopia warns of ‘no mercy’ in assault

Ethiopia’s military warned civilians in Tigray region’s capital there will be “no mercy” if they don’t “save themselves” before a final offensive to flush out defiant regional leaders.

Ethiopia to Tigray forces: 'Surrender peacefully' within 72 hours

Ethiopia's army says it plans to surround capital of Tigray region with tanks and may use artillery, but TPLF rebels say they are digging trenches and standing firm against "waves" of soldiers.

Sudan boycotts talks over Ethiopia's disputed dam on Nile River

Ethiopia views the project as essential for its electrification and development that will pull millions of people out of poverty. Sudan's boycott however, could derail the complicated talks, which the AU has already taken the lead role in supporting.

Ethiopia rejects African mediation as troops close in on Tigray capital

PM Abiy Ahmed's government rebuffs African Union effort to arbitrate, saying its troops are drawing close to TPLF-held capital of northern Tigray region.

Ethiopian government troops continue push for Tigray regional capital

Federal government has said its troops have seized Adigrat town, a distance of 120 kilometres from the Tigrayan capital of Mekelle. Government forces had earlier taken control of the towns of Axum and Adwa,

Aid agencies scramble to respond as Ethiopians flee to Sudan

Aid agencies are racing to scale up the humanitarian response in remote areas of eastern Sudan, where more than 30,000 people fleeing the fighting have arrived in under two weeks.

From building schools to wells: Ordinary Turks lend a hand in Africa

This is how a group of mostly retired Turkish men are trying to uplift underprivileged communities in dozens of countries in Africa.

Tanzania’s ban on pregnant school girls challenged in African court

Equality Now files joint petition with local partner at African rights court against Tanzanian government after years of campaigning unsuccessfully for the ban to be lifted.