Ethiopian news today 2019
Here are some of the top news stories from Ethiopia in 2019:
Politics
- April 2019: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed wins the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation, and for his decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighboring Eritrea.
- June 2019: Ethiopia's parliament passes a law allowing the government to seize land from private owners to give to foreign investors, sparking concerns over land grabbing and human rights abuses.
- August 2019: The Ethiopian government announces plans to hold a national election in May 2020, despite concerns over the country's electoral process and the opposition's ability to participate.
Economy
- January 2019: Ethiopia's economy grows by 8.5% in 2018, making it one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa.
- March 2019: The Ethiopian government announces plans to launch a new national airline, Ethiopian Airlines International, to compete with other African carriers.
- October 2019: Ethiopia's central bank raises interest rates to 7% to curb inflation and stabilize the currency.
Human Rights
- February 2019: Human Rights Watch reports that Ethiopian security forces have committed widespread abuses, including killings, torture, and arbitrary detention, in the Oromia region.
- May 2019: The Ethiopian government announces plans to release thousands of political prisoners, including opposition leaders and journalists, in a bid to improve human rights and political freedoms.
- July 2019: The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission reports that at least 160 people have been killed in ethnic clashes in the western region of Benishangul-Gumuz.
Security
- March 2019: A suicide bombing at a restaurant in the capital Addis Ababa kills three people and injures several others, with the government blaming the attack on the al-Shabaab militant group.
- June 2019: Ethiopian security forces clash with protesters in the Oromia region, leaving at least 20 people dead and many more injured.
- September 2019: The Ethiopian government announces plans to deploy troops to the Somali region to combat al-Shabaab militants and restore stability.
Infrastructure
- January 2019: Ethiopia launches a new rail link between Addis Ababa and Djibouti, a major infrastructure project aimed at boosting trade and economic growth.
- April 2019: The Ethiopian government announces plans to build a new international airport in Addis Ababa, with a capacity to handle 20 million passengers per year.
- August 2019: Ethiopia's government announces plans to launch a new national highway network, aimed at improving connectivity and economic development across the country.
These are just a few of the top news stories from Ethiopia in 2019. If you're looking for more information or specific news stories, please let me know!