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Turkey's Erdogan offers to mediate between Sudan and the UAE
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone call with Sudan’s military leader on Friday and offered to mediate to resolve tensions with the United Arab Emirates, according to the Turkish leader’s office. The offer to Sudan’s military leader,...
Ethiopia and Somalia agree to hold 'technical talks' over breakaway Somaliland region
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Ethiopia and Somalia agreed on Wednesday to hold “technical talks” to resolve a dispute sparked by Ethiopia’s deal with Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland, according to a statement following talks in Turkey. Turkey has been mediating between the...
Ethiopia bans imports of gas-powered private vehicles, but the switch to electric is a bumpy ride
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — As the price of fuel soared in Ethiopia earlier this year, Awgachew Seleshi decided to buy an electric car. That aligned with the government's new efforts to phase out gas-powered vehicles. But months later, he's questioning whether it was the right decision. ...
Thousands gather in Ethiopia's capital to celebrate a religious festival. Many are thinking of peace
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Thousands of Ethiopians gathered in the capital Thursday to celebrate an annual religious festival distinguished by the lighting of bonfires according to the beliefs of the local Orthodox Christian faithful. National celebrations of the festival, known...
