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Ethiopia, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a country in the northeastern part of Africa, known as the Horn of Africa. It shares borders with Eritrea to the north, Djibouti to the northeast, the de facto state of Somaliland and Somalia to the east, Kenya to the south, South Sudan to the west and Sudan to the northwest. With over 102 million inhabitants, Ethiopia is the most populous landlocked country in the world and the second-most populous nation on the African continent with a total area of 1,100,000 square kilometres (420,000 sq mi). Its capital and largest city is Addis Ababa, which lies a few miles west of the East African Rift that splits the country into the Nubian and Somali tectonic plates.

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Regional Somali airport refuses to allow Ethiopian plane to land

Kismayo airport in southern Somalia refused to allow an Ethiopian plane to land on Monday, a witness said, amid heightened tensions between the federal government and the regional leadership ahead of..
Reuters - Published 2 hours ago

Deforestation: Did Ethiopia plant 350 million trees in a day?

Ethiopia says millions took part in a nationwide scheme to tackle deforestation - how did it work?
BBC News - Published 1 week ago

▶ Videos for Ethiopia

MAX crisis pushes Boeing to biggest-ever loss

The world's biggest planemaker Boeing posted its biggest-ever loss Wednesday, largely due to costs associated with the grounded 737 MAX. As Francis Maguire reports, Boeing warns it may even have to..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:12Published on July 25, 2019

Ethiopia's water problem: Excessive fluoride treated with bones

High fluoride levels in water cause teeth discolouration and in extreme cases, bone decay.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:25Published on July 22, 2019

Sudan in transition: Opposition talks continue in Ethiopia

For more than two weeks, Sudan's opposition coalition has been holding talks in Ethiopia to try to reach an agreement on how to form a transitional government with the ruling military group.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:40Published on July 21, 2019

Ethiopia suffers from lack of doctors for physical therapy

For an estimated 105 million people in the country, there are only 17 doctors for physical therapy.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:45Published on July 20, 2019

Grieving father slams Boeing in Congress testimony

Paul Njoroge lost his wife, three children and mother-in-law when a Boeing 737 MAX crashed in Ethiopia in March. Now he's testifying in Congress. Havovi Cooper reports.

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:25Published on July 18, 2019

Grieving father set to slam Boeing in Congress

Before flying to Washington to climb the steps of Congress and testify to a crowd of aviation experts and lawmakers this week, Paul Njoroge spent a desolate weekend packing away toys his children would..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:12Published on July 17, 2019

One man lost his whole family, now he wants justice

Paul Njoroge lost his wife, three children and mother-in-law when a Boeing 737 MAX crashed in Ethiopia in March. He's testifying in Congress this week. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:47Published on July 17, 2019

Well rehab programme brings new life to rural Ethiopia

In some of Ethiopia's remote villages, aid agencies are helping restore access to clean water.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:37Published on July 11, 2019

Israeli police accused of racism for shooting black teen

Ethiopian-Israelis say they have endured decades of racism from government and police.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:32Published on July 7, 2019

Boeing makes $100 million pledge for 737 MAX crash-related support

Boeing says it will give $100 million to organizations to help families affected by the deadly crashes of the company's 737 MAX planes in Indonesia and Ethiopia. Edward Baran reports.

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:07Published on July 4, 2019

Nationwide protests in Israel over shooting of teen

Israeli-Ethiopian teen's death leads to massive protests in Israel

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:41Published on July 3, 2019

Sudan refugees in Ethiopia battle rising cost of living

As more people move to Addis Ababa for opportunity, space gets limited, taller buildings are built, and housing prices goes up.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:39Published on July 1, 2019

Ethiopia bids farewell to army generals killed in coup attempt

A day of national mourning observed and the government holds state funeral as the alleged coup leader is killed.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:15Published on June 25, 2019

Ethiopia mourns after officials killed during failed coup bid

A day of national mourning observed and the government announces military funeral as the alleged coup leader is killed.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:05Published on June 25, 2019

Sudan's military rejects Ethiopia's transition proposal

The military voices reservations over the plan for transition to civilian rule and instead seeks joint AU-Ethiopia plan.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:14Published on June 24, 2019

Ethiopia government says rebellion quashed after arrests made

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says situation in Amhara region under control after army chief of staff shot dead.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:41Published on June 24, 2019

Ethiopian Army Chief, Top Officials Killed Following Attempted Coup

According to a report by Reuters, on Sunday, Ethiopia's army chief of staff and the regional president of the northern state of Amhara were killed in two related attacks when a general attempted to..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:45Published on June 23, 2019

Ethiopia's army chief of staff and regional officials killed in foiled coup attempt

Ethiopia's army chief of staff and regional officials killed in a foiled coup attempt said the prime minister's office.

Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:40Published on June 23, 2019

Sudan protesters accept Ethiopia plan for political transition

Ruling military generals and protest leaders have been wrangling over the makeup of a transitional government.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:40Published on June 23, 2019

Ethiopian army chief shot dead in failed coup bid, says PM

PM Abiy Ahmed says Ethiopia's chief of staff has been shot dead in the capital.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:10Published on June 23, 2019

Coup Attempt In Northern Ethiopian Capitol Fails

Ethiopian officials say coup attempt in Ethiopia's Amhara region occurred Saturday. However, Ethiopian Press Secretary Negussu Tilahun says the attempt failed. According to CNN, Tilahun says the coup..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:38Published on June 22, 2019