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Yebrgual Melese Arage, 36, collapsed during a training session at Jan Meda and could not be revived. The two-time Shanghai Marathon champion was a beacon of Ethiopian distance running. Her recent resurgence hinted at more victories to come.

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Ethiopian Airlines slashes travel time between Addis Ababa and Debre Markos to just one hour. The new twice-weekly flights transform a 188-kilometer journey that once took hours by road. This launch signals a major boost for regional trade and connectivity.

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246 suspected Ebola cases and 80 deaths reported in DRC's latest outbreak. Health officials warn of a highly lethal Bundibugyo strain with no vaccine. The situation is escalating rapidly, affecting multiple health zones and crossing borders into Uganda.

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Ethiopian poet Beweketu Seyoum will headline the prestigious Barcelona Poesia 2026, marking a milestone for Ethiopian literature in Europe. His presence at the festival’s closing ceremony on May 21 underscores a growing recognition of African voices in global poetry.

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Gebisa Ejeta's groundbreaking research on drought-resistant sorghum has earned him a spot in the National Inventors Hall of Fame. His innovations have transformed agriculture, saving millions from starvation across Africa's most vulnerable regions. A true pioneer in plant gene...

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Over 300,000 Somalis have fled their homes since January due to a lethal mix of drought and conflict. The humanitarian crisis deepens as aid cuts force camps in Kismayo to struggle with a surge of displaced families. Conditions are dire, with malnutrition cases tripling.

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Six charged with treason in Nigeria, including a retired major general and a police inspector, for an alleged coup attempt against President Bola Tinubu. The case highlights deepening political tensions as the nation grapples with internal security crises.

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Ethiopia wins big: an international tribunal dismisses $750 million of Turkish contractor Yapı Merkezi's nearly $1 billion claim over a delayed railway project. The court also orders the contractor to repay $29.1 million to the Ethiopian Railway Corporation.

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Cargo bookings at Berbera Port are temporarily suspended due to logistical issues, not security concerns. Integrated Shipping Services confirms that feeder service disruptions and rising costs led to this decision. Berbera remains vital for regional trade.

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Ethiopia dismisses Sudan's military claims as "baseless accusations" amid rising tensions from Sudan's civil war. With millions displaced and regional stability at stake, both nations trade allegations while calling for dialogue and a ceasefire.