Ethiopia

US pledges almost $100m food aid to Ethiopia

The US has boosted its emergency food aid to Ethiopia by nearly $100m to combat one of the worst droughts in decades, the U.S. Agency for International Development announced on Sunday. The aid is urgently needed to head off a humanitarian disaster brought on by the El Nino climate phenomenon[…]

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Obama urges end to Ethiopian press crackdown

Barack Obama urged Ethiopia’s leaders to curb crackdowns on press freedom and political openness as he began a visit that has been criticised by human rights groups who say it legitimises an oppressive government. “When all voices are being heard, when people know they are being included in the political[…]

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Ogaden Somalis protest at AU Summit

Another protest was held outside the African Union summit in Johannesburg on Monday in order to create awareness surrounding the plight of the Ogaden. The protest was held by Ogaden Somali people to raise their voice surrounding the human rights violations occurring within the region. “Many people are not aware[…]

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