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U.S. ‘diversity visa’ program in spotlight after New York attack
(Reuters) – A visa program aimed at diversifying the U.S. immigrant population came under attack from President Donald Trump on Wednesday after he learned that the man accused of killing…
Ginbot 7 members detained while planning to carry out terror attacks in Bahir Dar
Addis Ababa, November 1, 2017 (FBC) – Police detained two members of the outlawed Ginbot 7 while they were planning to carry out a terror attack at various public spaces…
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Protests in Asmara
The U.S. Embassy has received reports of gunfire at several locations in Asmara due to protests. The Embassy advises U.S. citizens to avoid the downtown area where protests appear to…
Dutchman Put on Trial for Ethiopian War Crimes in 1970s
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – A Dutch citizen will go on trial in the Netherlands next Monday on charges he committed war crimes in Ethiopia in the 1970s. The 63-year-old Dutchman, who…
Water Ministers of Sudan, Egypt to visit GERD tomorrow
Addis Ababa, October 16, 2017 (FBC) – Water Ministers of Sudan and Egypt will visit the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) tomorrow, said Office of Spokesperson of the Ministry of…
Ethiopia assumes NBI leadership
Addis Ababa, October 13, 2017 (FBC) – Ethiopia has assumed leadership of the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI), taking over from Uganda. Ethiopia will chair both the Nile Council of Ministers…