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.
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Ethiopia-Eritrea Border Reopens, 20 Years After War And Bad Blood
The move by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki is the latest sign of easing tensions between countries which were once bitter neighbors.
Commercial Plane Flies From Ethiopia To Eritrea For First Time In 20 Years
After two decades of deadly conflict, the neighboring countries are rapidly reconciling. Demand was huge for the historic commercial flight, which was marked with champagne and roses.
'I Am Calling Randomly To Say Hi': Eritreans, Ethiopians Phone Each Other Amid Thaw
As Ethiopia and Eritrea declared peace, long-dead phone lines came alive. People spoke with relatives and strangers. "We will be family," an Eritrean told an Ethiopian who randomly dialed him.
Ethiopia And Eritrea Have Been In Conflict For 20 Years. Today, Their Leaders Hugged
As the Ethiopian prime minister walked off the plane in Eritrea, he smiled and gave a big hug to Eritrea's authoritarian ruler. It's a sign of a rapid thaw in the tensions between the two countries.
Grenade Attack Tears Through Rally For Ethiopian Prime Minister
Shortly after Abiy Ahmed addressed a massive rally in the capital, Addis Ababa, a blast sent attendees running. Authorities say at least one person died in the attack and its aftermath.
With Paint And A Camera, She's Forging A New Artistic Vision Of Africa
The Ethiopian artist Aida Muluneh spends an hour and a half decorating her models for photos that celebrate her country's past and present. Her work is now on display at the Museum of Modern Art.
In Ethiopia, A New Ban On Foreign Adoptions Is About National Pride
Critics worry the ban will leave more children on the streets. But supporters say Ethiopia can and should take care of its own. "Even if we are poor, it's better to be with our society," says one.
In Ethiopia, Soccer Stadiums Have Become Political Battlefields
Protests have raged across Ethiopia for three years — and they're spilling over to the country's favorite sport.
In Ethiopia, Bitter Social Conflict Plays Out On The Soccer Field
Protests have raged across Ethiopia for three years — and they're spilling over to the country's favorite sport.