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Ethiopia bans imports of gas-powered private vehicles, but the switch to electric is a bumpy ride

Nov. 03, 2024 00:23 AM EDT

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

Sep. 26, 2024 23:25 PM EDT

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...

Ethiopia is worried over a defense deal between Egypt and Somalia as tensions rise in Horn of Africa

Aug. 30, 2024 15:06 PM EDT

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Ethiopia is increasingly concerned over a recent defense deal between Egypt and Somalia, two countries that Addis Ababa is embroiled in disputes with amid rising tensions in the Horn of Africa region. Cairo and Mogadishu earlier this month signed a...