Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken walked a careful line during a visit to Ethiopia as the Biden administration reassesses relations with the prime minister, Abiy Ahmed.
Tag: Eritrea
Forging Connections Among Members of the African Diaspora
Almaz Negash lives in California, but never forgot her native Eritrea. Now she heads a group that brings together dispersed Africans, philanthropists, entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Eritrea Faces Growing Scrutiny for Role in Ethiopia’s War in Tigray
Eritrean troops have been accused of war crimes in the northern Tigray region just weeks before a peace agreement was signed last year.
Eritrea Faces Growing Scrutiny for Role in Ethiopia’s War in Tigray
Eritrean troops have been accused of war crimes in the northern Tigray region just weeks before a peace agreement was signed last year.
Biden Courts African Leaders, but Some Are Skeptical of Big Promises
President Biden faced a challenge in winning the confidence of a continent where the circumstances of its leaders vary so dramatically.
Ending a Civil War
A cease-fire in Ethiopia could bring an end to years of violence.
After Secret US Talks Fail, A Hidden War in Africa Rapidly Escalates
Months of discreet American diplomacy have failed to stop the fighting in northern Ethiopia. Now, the civil war is plunging into its most alarming phase yet.
Who Killed Three Aid Workers for Doctors Without Borders in Ethiopia?
Three employees of Doctors Without Borders set out to rescue the wounded in a war zone in northern Ethiopia. Their fate shows the treacherous path for many aid workers in conflict zones.
The Nobel Peace Prize That Paved the Way for War in Ethiopia
This is the story behind how Ethiopia’s prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, won a Nobel Prize for making peace with his country’s longtime enemy — and then used the alliance to plan a war.
Ethiopia’s Leader Vows to ‘Bury This Enemy,’ Even as Rebels Advance
A United Nations report, released as Tigrayan rebels near the capital, documents atrocities on all sides in a year-old civil war.