DW Seyoum Getu, Shewaye Legesse. The town of Bekoji has a reputation for turning out an inordinate amount of world-class track athletes. But trainers are concerned the latest local crop of would-be stars are lagging behind. © ReutersEthiopian Olympic track star Tirunesh Dibaba hails from Bekoji Kitted out in a pink tracksuit against the chilly air, …
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GENEVA (AP) — As much of the world’s attention is focused on the bloodshed in Ukraine, the head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday there’s ”nowhere on earth where the health of millions of people is more under threat” than Ethiopia’s Tigray region.© Provided by Associated Press FILE – World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom …
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Swedish Crown Princess Victoria tests positive for COVID-19 Hong Kong officials to leave quarantine after false positive Several high-profile Ethiopian opposition figures were tasting freedom on Saturday after the government granted a surprise amnesty for prominent political detainees, including Tigrayan party leaders. The government said the move was designed to promote “national dialogue” and follows …
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Children were among 10 people killed when an Ethiopian military airstrike hit the capital of the country’s Tigray region, a doctor said. It was the deadliest of a new round of airstrikes that began last week as the year-long war intensifies. International calls for a ceasefire have been in vain as Ethiopian and allied forces …
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South Africa’s Bafana Bafana hope to build on their solid start to the World Cup qualifiers when they host Ethiopia this evening. Belgian coach Hugo Broos, who has led Bafana Bafana to a draw against Zimbabwe and wins over Ghana and Ethiopia, has named a strong starting line-up. Broos has made changes to the starting …
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Crested Cranes head coach George Lutalo has summoned a provisional squad of 27 players to start preparations ahead of the forthcoming 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations Qualifiers. Uganda will face Ethiopia at the second qualifying phase with the first leg slated for 20th October 2021 at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende. The return leg will …
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Caption of the Featured Photo:: Auynalem Hailu of Ethiopia being confronted by South African players during 2014 Fifa World Cup Qualifier match between Ethiopia and South Africa on the 16 June 2013 at National Stadium in Ethiopia ©Sydney Mahlangu /BackpagePix Bafana Bafana made a massive step towards qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in …
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