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Ethiopia

UK foreign minister says Ethiopia visit to focus on migration

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper delivers a statement on Arctic Security, at the House of Commons in London, Britain, January 19, 2026.  © House of Commons/Handout via REUTERS
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper delivers a statement on Arctic Security, at the House of Commons in London, Britain, January 19, 2026.  © House of Commons/Handout via REUTERS

Tigst Assefa, Sifan Hassan and Peres Jepchirchir to face off in London Marathon women’s race

A 2024 photo showing Olympic marathon medallists (from left) Tigst Assefa, Sifan Hassan and Hellen Obiri. These three will be joined by top names Peres Jepchirchir and Joyciline Jepkosgei at the start line for the London Marathon.
A 2024 photo showing Olympic marathon medallists (from left) Tigst Assefa, Sifan Hassan and Hellen Obiri. These three will be joined by top names Peres Jepchirchir and Joyciline Jepkosgei at the start line for the London Marathon.

Ethiopia declares end of Marburg outbreak that killed nine

Lawsuit challenges Trump ending Ethiopians' temporary legal status

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem attends a House Homeland Security hearing entitled \"Worldwide Threats to the Homeland,\" on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S. December 11, 2025.  REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem attends a House Homeland Security hearing entitled \"Worldwide Threats to the Homeland,\" on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S. December 11, 2025.  REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

Egypt's Sisi says he values offer by Trump to mediate Nile dam dispute

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi poses next to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (not pictured) in Athens, Greece, May 7, 2025. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi poses next to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (not pictured) in Athens, Greece, May 7, 2025. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki

Trump offers to mediate Egypt-Ethiopia dispute on Nile River waters

An aerial view of the River Nile valley pictured through the window of an airplane on a flight between Cairo and Luxor, Egypt April 11, 2021. Picture taken April 11, 2021. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh
An aerial view of the River Nile valley pictured through the window of an airplane on a flight between Cairo and Luxor, Egypt April 11, 2021. Picture taken April 11, 2021. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of arming rebels in escalating war of words

FILE PHOTO: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed attends the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, September 8, 2025. REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed attends the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, September 8, 2025. REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri/File Photo

Explainer: Why is Somaliland strategically important?

FILE PHOTO: Somaliland army members participate in a parade to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of their Independence in Hargeisa, Somaliland, May 18, 2024. REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Somaliland army members participate in a parade to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of their Independence in Hargeisa, Somaliland, May 18, 2024. REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri/File Photo

US ends temporary legal status for Ethiopians

A view shows the U.S. Department of Homeland Security signage in New York City, U.S., July 21, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
A view shows the U.S. Department of Homeland Security signage in New York City, U.S., July 21, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Countries should find ways to move forward even without US, but S’pore prefers its involvement: PM Wong

Although the world is increasingly multi-polar, not all poles are the same, said PM Lawrence Wong.
Although the world is increasingly multi-polar, not all poles are the same, said PM Lawrence Wong.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.