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Spotlight | Ethiopia
Government quietly disintegrating

The general election looming ahead in 2015 is already casting a shadow over the Ethiopian government, whose sole uniting bond would seem to be its praise for the memory of its late Prime Minister Meles Zenawi. His portraits are on [...]

Published on 09/05/2014 at 23:03 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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Spotlight | Ethiopia
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Which direction is EPRDF policy heading in?

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Ethiopia
One of Zenawi's pals switches from mining to solar

Djibouti, Ethiopia
A secret visitor in Djibouti to discuss security issues

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The first Tigrayan company to come unstuck for corruption?

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The Muslims are worried

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Ethiopia
Hailemariam Desalegn delayed in Somali region

Ethiopia
Addis Ababa wants to quel the tension in Somalia region

Ethiopia
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Ethiopia
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Djibouti, Ethiopia
Azeb Mesfin discusses business with KMH

Ethiopia
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