Ethiopia
Drunk Ethiopian embassy official threatens to ‘start war’ with Turkey
An official from the Ethiopian Embassy in Ankara, who was reportedly drunk, threatened police officers he would “start a war” between Ethiopia and Turkey after he was involved in two traffic accidents on Nov. 26.
Hundreds of Migrant Children Arrived in Italy
A rescue ship with hundreds of migrant children from more than 15 countries arrived in Italy, the BBC reported.
Aquarius, run by non-governmental organizations SOS Mediterranee and Doctors Without Borders, arrived with a total of 606 people aboard, including 241 children rescued Tuesday and Wednesday. Nearly 180 of the children were unaccompanied, non-governmental organizations said.
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Ethiopia ends state of emergency
Ethiopia's parliament on Aug. 4 lifted a nationwide state of emergency decreed last year after Africa's second most-populous country was rocked by months of protests.
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Turkish construction giant mulls growth in Africa
Turkish construction giant Yapı Merkezi hopes a $3 billion modern railway-line project it is building in Ethiopia and Tanzania will showcase its skills and make it a "trusted development partner" in Africa.
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Ethiopian band wins fans by melding rock with African sounds
At a hotel in Addis Ababa well-known for hosting jazz greats, thousands of fans lined up on a Saturday night to headbang along with what is still a rarity in Ethiopia's diverse music scene - a rock band.
Ethiopia, Turkey sign 5 cooperation accords
Ethiopia and Turkey signed five cooperation agreements in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on Dec. 28, setting out mechanisms to facilitate more trade between the two countries.
Turkish Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci and heads of Ethiopian agencies signed the agreements.
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Turkish traditional flatbread enters UNESCO Intangible Heritage List
Turkey has entered the top 10 countries with the most items on the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List, with the addition of traditional flatbread during the 11th official meeting.
During the meeting in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, one national and two multi-national files were presented on behalf of Turkey.
52 dead in Ethiopia festival stampede
Ethiopia began three days of mourning Oct. 3 for 52 people killed in a stampede after police clashed with protesters at a religious festival, the latest bloody episode in a wave of anger against the authoritarian government.
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Turkish envoy foresees vibrant cooperation with Africa
Newly appointed Turkish Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union, Fatih Ulusoy, on March 25 expressed readiness to take his country's cooperation with Ethiopia in trade and investment to new heights.
Millions in Ethiopia facing worst drought for decades: UN
Ethiopia is struggling with its worst drought for 30 years, with millions in dire need of life-saving aid, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned on Jan. 31.
At least 10.2 million people need food aid in Ethiopia, a figure the U.N. has warned could double within months, casting a fifth of the population into hunger.