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Analysis Begins on the Voice Recorder Box From the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max Crash

Authorities say that it will take between five and six months to identify the victims

By Deana Kjuka / Bloomberg March 16, 2019

‘All This Potential Gone Forever.’ Colleagues Remember the Humanitarians Killed in the Ethiopian Airlines Crash

At least 22 United Nations workers were killed when Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed Sunday, killing all those aboard

By Melissa Chan March 14, 2019

Trump Says Airplanes Are 'Far Too Complex to Fly'

Malaysia, Singapore and Australia closed their air space to 737 Max planes

By Joshua Gallu / Bloomberg March 12, 2019

A Plane Carrying 157 People Crashed in Ethiopia. Here's What We Know So Far

A plane carrying 157 people crashed just minutes after takeoff on Sunday

By Amy Gunia March 11, 2019

'A Big Question Mark'

Experts say it's too early to panic, but two fatal crashes are worrying

By Alejandro de la Garza March 10, 2019

I've Spent a Fifth of my Life in Prison Just for Doing the Work of a Journalist

I am a child of America’s First Amendment. We should be able to speak our minds, without fear of reprisal.

By Eskinder Nega August 1, 2018

Landmark Peace Declaration Ends ‘State of War’ Between Ethiopia and Eritrea

When the leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea came together on July 8, they smiled and hugged--nearly two decades of hostility disappearing into the space closing between them. At the summit in Eritrea's capital, Asmara, the...

By Abigail Abrams July 12, 2018

Ethiopia Bans Foreign Adoptions

Ethiopia is one of the top countries for adoptions to the U.S.

By Casey Quackenbush January 11, 2018

Meet the Five-Year-Old Boy Bill Gates Put on the Cover of TIME

Why Mohamad Nasir’s birthday is an important milestone for the world

By Alexandra Sifferlin January 4, 2018

What I've Learned as a Doctor in Ethiopia

Women and babies need access to clean water and supplies

By Margaret Muldrow March 22, 2017

1,600 Detained in Ethiopia Under State of Emergency

At least 500 people have died in clashes with security forces over the past 11 months

By TIME Staff October 20, 2016

Wave of Unrest Crashes on Ethiopia

At least 52 people were killed in a stampede during protests in Ethiopia's Oromia region on Oct. 2, allegedly after security forces opened fire on the crowd. The Oromo people claim to be politically and economically repressed by the ruling Tigrayans.

By Tara John October 6, 2016

The E.U.'s Migration Fix

The U.K., E.U. and World Bank are working with Ethiopia to create jobs, and in the process stem migrant flows to Europe

By Aryn Baker September 22, 2016

Ethiopian Medalist Stays in Brazil After Olympic Protest

There are reports he may seek asylum in the U.S.

By Rishi Iyengar August 24, 2016

Ethiopia Says Olympic Runner Feyisa Lilesa Will Get Hero's Welcome Despite Defiance

Feyisa Lilesa crossed his arms above his head to draw attention to deadly protests in Oromia

By Melissa Chan August 22, 2016

Ethiopian Runner Makes Defiant Gesture

The marathon silver medalist made a highly charged gesture of solidarity with the Oromo people as he crossed the finish line Sunday

By Chris Chavez / Sports Illustrated August 21, 2016

Ethiopia Aims to Lift Itself Out of Poverty by Damming the Blue Nile

The Blue Nile begins in Ethiopia's Lake Tana and winds its way through a series of dramatic waterfalls and steep gorges carved into the country's highlands. Finally it descends to the plains of Sudan, joining...

By Aryn Baker / Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia June 2, 2016

How Ethiopia Can Overcome the Worst Drought in 50 Years

But it can't handle the crisis on its own

By Daniel Speckhard February 11, 2016

Why Africans Are Still Risking Their Lives to Migrate to Europe

One day last April a new video surfaced on the social-media site of the Libyan branch of ISIS. In it, a dozen men clad in orange jumpsuits kneel on a white-sand beach before their knife-wielding...

By Aryn Baker / Addis Ababa January 7, 2016

U.S. and Vatican Respond to Escalating Burundi Crisis

Two days before Pope Francis leaves for his first ever visit to central and east Africa and days after State Department officials concluded a two-week visit to the region and the Holy See, President Obama...

By Elizabeth Dias November 23, 2015

Scientists Discover 4,500-Year-Old Human DNA in Africa

Discovery offers clues about history of human migration

By Victor Luckerson October 9, 2015

'If I Ran, I Could Win'

"But I can't"

By Maya Rhodan July 28, 2015

Obama Pays a Visit to Ethiopia

Ethiopia’s powerful military has been a vital bulwark against the al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Shabaab

By Aryn Baker / Addis Ababa July 27, 2015

Live Aid Happened Exactly 30 Years Ago

The Live Aid concerts, seen by many as the most important musical happening since Woodstock, took place on July 13, 1985

By Nash Jenkins July 13, 2015

Oldest Known Fossil in Human Lineage Found in Ethiopia

The remains are estimated to be some 2.8 million years old

By Alexandra Sifferlin March 4, 2015

South Sudan Rebel Leader Hopeful Peace Talks Will Resume

Rebel leader Riek Machar tells TIME that this time "I hope it will be different" — but experts aren't so sure it will be

By Noah Rayman February 3, 2015

Warring South Sudan Parties Sign Cease-Fire Deal

Rebel commander Riek Machar would become Vice President under a proposed power-sharing deal

By Rishi Iyengar February 2, 2015

Five Best Ideas of the Day: January 26

1. We spent more than $170 billion on the wars they fought for us. Can we spend $5 billion to give veterans a guaranteed income? By Gar Alperovitz in Al Jazeera America 2. A ‘teaching...

By The Aspen Institute January 26, 2015

African Countries Should Spend More in AIDS Response, Study Says

To meet AIDS eradication goals, study says funding should be re-allocated

By Alexandra Sifferlin January 6, 2015

Five Best Ideas of the Day: December 16

1. Micropayments and digital currencies will ignite an explosion of disruptive innovation. By Walter Isaacson in LinkedIn 2. Latin America is taking the lead with progressive food policies — and putting public health above the...

By The Aspen Institute December 16, 2014

John Green and Bill Gates Are Teaming Up to Bring Clean Water to Ethiopia

Gates has said he'll match $100,000 if Green can raise it

By Ashley Ross September 22, 2014

Poor Countries Do Most of the World's Peacekeeping

It is an unfair burden for troops who are less well trained, under-supplied and ill equipped

By Adam McCauley September 12, 2014

U.S. to Spend $110M Annually on Peacekeeping in Africa

The plan is to help fund African rapid-response forces that will deal with armed Islamist groups

By Melissa Hellmann August 7, 2014

Cell Phones Could Help Millions in Developing Countries To Read

About 774 million people cannot read or write worldwide, and illiteracy can often be traced to the lack of books. Now, cell phones are cheaply and conveniently putting electronic books in the hands of users across developing countries.

By Noah Rayman April 23, 2014

Forget the BRICs; Meet the PINEs

While many emerging markets are taking a beating, a fantastic growth story in the developing world is widening and drawing in new countries

By Michael Schuman March 13, 2014

Fighting Malaria Will Be an Uphill Battle, Literally

New research says that climate change will cause mosquitos to move into previously bug-free high-altitude territory, bringing the debilitating and often deadly disease with them as they climbs up warming hilly terrain

By Bryan Walsh March 6, 2014

How Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed Won the Nobel Peace Prize

Family of American Killed in Ethiopian Air Crash Sue Boeing Over Flight Control System

Ethiopia: System Forced Doomed Plane's Nose Down

Pilots Followed Protocol During Boeing Crash: Source

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How Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed Won the Nobel Peace Prize

Family of American Killed in Ethiopian Air Crash Sue Boeing Over Flight Control System

Ethiopia: System Forced Doomed Plane's Nose Down

Pilots Followed Protocol During Boeing Crash: Source

Analysis Begins on the Voice Recorder Box From the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max Crash

Authorities say that it will take between five and six months to identify the victims

‘All This Potential Gone Forever.’ Colleagues Remember the Humanitarians Killed in the Ethiopian Airlines Crash

At least 22 United Nations workers were killed when Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed Sunday, killing all those aboard

Trump Says Airplanes Are 'Far Too Complex to Fly'

Malaysia, Singapore and Australia closed their air space to 737 Max planes

A Plane Carrying 157 People Crashed in Ethiopia. Here's What We Know So Far

A plane carrying 157 people crashed just minutes after takeoff on Sunday

'A Big Question Mark'

Experts say it's too early to panic, but two fatal crashes are worrying

I've Spent a Fifth of my Life in Prison Just for Doing the Work of a Journalist

I am a child of America’s First Amendment. We should be able to speak our minds, without fear of reprisal.

Landmark Peace Declaration Ends ‘State of War’ Between Ethiopia and Eritrea

When the leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea came together on July 8, they smiled and hugged--nearly two decades of hostility disappearing into the space closing between them. At the summit in Eritrea's capital, Asmara, the...

Ethiopia Bans Foreign Adoptions

Ethiopia is one of the top countries for adoptions to the U.S.

Meet the Five-Year-Old Boy Bill Gates Put on the Cover of TIME

Why Mohamad Nasir’s birthday is an important milestone for the world

What I've Learned as a Doctor in Ethiopia

Women and babies need access to clean water and supplies

1,600 Detained in Ethiopia Under State of Emergency

At least 500 people have died in clashes with security forces over the past 11 months

Wave of Unrest Crashes on Ethiopia

At least 52 people were killed in a stampede during protests in Ethiopia's Oromia region on Oct. 2, allegedly after security forces opened fire on the crowd. The Oromo people claim to be politically and economically repressed by the ruling Tigrayans.

The E.U.'s Migration Fix

The U.K., E.U. and World Bank are working with Ethiopia to create jobs, and in the process stem migrant flows to Europe

Ethiopian Medalist Stays in Brazil After Olympic Protest

There are reports he may seek asylum in the U.S.

Ethiopia Says Olympic Runner Feyisa Lilesa Will Get Hero's Welcome Despite Defiance

Feyisa Lilesa crossed his arms above his head to draw attention to deadly protests in Oromia

Ethiopian Runner Makes Defiant Gesture

The marathon silver medalist made a highly charged gesture of solidarity with the Oromo people as he crossed the finish line Sunday

Ethiopia Aims to Lift Itself Out of Poverty by Damming the Blue Nile

The Blue Nile begins in Ethiopia's Lake Tana and winds its way through a series of dramatic waterfalls and steep gorges carved into the country's highlands. Finally it descends to the plains of Sudan, joining...

How Ethiopia Can Overcome the Worst Drought in 50 Years

But it can't handle the crisis on its own

Why Africans Are Still Risking Their Lives to Migrate to Europe

One day last April a new video surfaced on the ­social-media­ site of the Libyan branch of ISIS. In it, a dozen men clad in orange jumpsuits kneel on a white-sand beach before their knife-wielding...

U.S. and Vatican Respond to Escalating Burundi Crisis

Two days before Pope Francis leaves for his first ever visit to central and east Africa and days after State Department officials concluded a two-week visit to the region and the Holy See, President Obama...

Scientists Discover 4,500-Year-Old Human DNA in Africa

Discovery offers clues about history of human migration

'If I Ran, I Could Win'

"But I can't"

Obama Pays a Visit to Ethiopia

Ethiopia’s powerful military has been a vital bulwark against the al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Shabaab

Live Aid Happened Exactly 30 Years Ago

The Live Aid concerts, seen by many as the most important musical happening since Woodstock, took place on July 13, 1985

Oldest Known Fossil in Human Lineage Found in Ethiopia

The remains are estimated to be some 2.8 million years old

South Sudan Rebel Leader Hopeful Peace Talks Will Resume

Rebel leader Riek Machar tells TIME that this time "I hope it will be different" — but experts aren't so sure it will be

Warring South Sudan Parties Sign Cease-Fire Deal

Rebel commander Riek Machar would become Vice President under a proposed power-sharing deal

Five Best Ideas of the Day: January 26

1. We spent more than $170 billion on the wars they fought for us. Can we spend $5 billion to give veterans a guaranteed income? By Gar Alperovitz in Al Jazeera America 2. A ‘teaching...

African Countries Should Spend More in AIDS Response, Study Says

To meet AIDS eradication goals, study says funding should be re-allocated

Five Best Ideas of the Day: December 16

1. Micropayments and digital currencies will ignite an explosion of disruptive innovation. By Walter Isaacson in LinkedIn 2. Latin America is taking the lead with progressive food policies — and putting public health above the...

John Green and Bill Gates Are Teaming Up to Bring Clean Water to Ethiopia

Gates has said he'll match $100,000 if Green can raise it

Poor Countries Do Most of the World's Peacekeeping

It is an unfair burden for troops who are less well trained, under-supplied and ill equipped

U.S. to Spend $110M Annually on Peacekeeping in Africa

The plan is to help fund African rapid-response forces that will deal with armed Islamist groups

Cell Phones Could Help Millions in Developing Countries To Read

About 774 million people cannot read or write worldwide, and illiteracy can often be traced to the lack of books. Now, cell phones are cheaply and conveniently putting electronic books in the hands of users across developing countries.

Forget the BRICs; Meet the PINEs

While many emerging markets are taking a beating, a fantastic growth story in the developing world is widening and drawing in new countries

Fighting Malaria Will Be an Uphill Battle, Literally

New research says that climate change will cause mosquitos to move into previously bug-free high-altitude territory, bringing the debilitating and often deadly disease with them as they climbs up warming hilly terrain

One day last April a new video surfaced on the social-media site of the Libyan branch of ISIS. In it, a dozen men clad in orange jumpsuits kneel on a white-sand beach before their knife-wielding...