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Stone walls that stop floods
In Ethiopia’s Konso Zone, ancient terraces are more than just a tradition. They slow down floodwaters, trap soil, and store ...
Ethiopia’s 2026 elections: without reforms, the vote may not be free or fair
The 2026 elections provide an opportunity for reforms that ensure greater political inclusion. Ethiopia has held six rounds ...
Europe had most widespread floods for more than a decade in 2024, scientists say
Europe faced its most widespread flooding last year since 2013, with 30% of the continent's river network hit by significant ...
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Floods and conflict fuel an alarming humanitarian emergency in DR Congo
Severe flooding triggered by torrential rains in recent weeks has displaced almost 10,000 people in Tanganyika Province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This unfolding emergency reflects ...
War in Ethiopia’s Tigray region has left many disabled veterans without care
The recent war in Ethiopia's Tigray region left many disabled veterans without the care they need. Health facilities across ...
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In Ethiopia, the margins between starvation and survival narrow as food aid becomes scarce
PBS NewsHour special correspondent Willem Marx and videographer Edward Kiernan traveled across Ethiopia to understand the ...
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Is Ethiopia at war again? A look at the rebellion in one of its most powerful regions
The Amhara, Ethiopia’s second-largest ethnic group, once dominated national politics. Many among the rebels want to see them ...
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Africa's Refugee Camps Are Plagued By Flooding - We Looked Into Drainage Systems That Can Withstand Local Conditions [analysis]
Almost one million people live in 24 camps for refugees and internally displaced people in Ethiopia. They have fled wars and massacres in South Sudan and Somalia, and forced conscription and ...