Campaigns in some countries have reduced the practice, but it remains widespread in those with high rates of population growth.
Tag: Ethiopia
Somalia Faces Potential Conflict With Ethiopia in a ‘Pivotal Year’
Terrorism, hunger and devastating floods have roiled the Horn of Africa nation. Now, it faces an even bigger challenge: the prospect of war with a neighbor, Ethiopia.
Somaliland Deal to Grant Ethiopia Red Sea Access Draws Condemnation
A landmark pact between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland has drawn condemnation from Somalia. Other neighbors also worry about allowing potential naval access to the Red Sea.
Climate Change Drives New Cases of Malaria, Complicating Efforts to Fight the Disease
The number of malaria cases rose again in 2022, propelled by flooding and warmer weather in areas once free of the illness.
East Africa Floods: Torrential Rain and Floods Wreak Havoc
The deluges have caused deaths and displacement in a region still reeling from its worst drought in four decades.
U.S. Resumes Food Aid for Refugees in Ethiopia
But food supplies will remain suspended for tens of millions of Ethiopians until the government takes steps to root out corruption.
An Invasive Mosquito Threatens Catastrophe in Africa
A malaria-carrying species that thrives in urban areas and resists all insecticides is causing outbreaks in places that have rarely faced the disease.
Contractor for U.S. Government Charged With Spying for Ethiopia, Officials Say
The connection of the contractor to Ethiopia, a country that is a significant recipient of aid from the United States, is unusual.
U.S. Knew Saudis Were Killing African Migrants but Kept Silent
The United States was told last year that Saudi security forces were shooting, shelling and abusing groups of migrants, but it chose not to raise the issue publicly.
BRICS Group Announces New Members, Including Iran and Saudi Arabia
Argentina, Ethiopia and the U.A.E. were also invited to join BRICS, strengthening the group’s role as an alternative to Western-led forums.