Ethiopian news today 2018

Here are some of the top news stories from Ethiopia in 2018:

Politics

• April 2018: Ethiopia's Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn resigns, citing health concerns and the need for a new leader to address the country's political and economic challenges.
• April 2018: Abiy Ahmed Ali is sworn in as Ethiopia's new Prime Minister, becoming the first Oromo person to hold the position.
• June 2018: Abiy Ahmed Ali announces the release of thousands of political prisoners, including high-ranking officials and opposition leaders.
• July 2018: Ethiopia and Eritrea sign a historic peace agreement, ending a 20-year state of war between the two countries.

Economy

• January 2018: Ethiopia's economy grows by 8.5%, making it one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa.
• March 2018: The Ethiopian government announces plans to privatize several state-owned enterprises, including banks, airlines, and telecommunications companies.
• June 2018: Ethiopia's inflation rate falls to 10.2%, the lowest level in over a year.

Human Rights

• January 2018: Human Rights Watch reports that Ethiopian security forces have committed widespread human rights abuses, including torture, arbitrary detention, and extrajudicial killings.
• March 2018: The Ethiopian government announces plans to establish a new human rights commission to investigate allegations of abuse.
• June 2018: The United Nations Human Rights Council passes a resolution calling on Ethiopia to address human rights concerns and ensure accountability for abuses.

Conflict

• April 2018: Fighting breaks out between Ethiopian government forces and the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) in the eastern region of Ethiopia.
• June 2018: The Ethiopian government announces a ceasefire with the ONLF, following talks with the rebel group.
• August 2018: Clashes erupt between Ethiopian government forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), a former ally of the government, in the northern region of Tigray.

Other News

• January 2018: Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, hosts the 32nd African Union Summit, with leaders from across the continent attending.
• March 2018: Ethiopia's national football team wins the African Cup of Nations, defeating Senegal 4-2 in the final.
• June 2018: Ethiopia's first-ever satellite, called "Ethiopia-1", is launched into space, marking a major milestone for the country's space program.

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