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Ethiopia offers amnesty to freed political prisoners
Ethiopia has passed a law that grants amnesty to political prisoners who have been released recently and reverses decades of security-obsessed rule.
Eritrean troops withdraw from Ethiopia border
Eritrea has pulled troops back from the heavily militarized border with Ethiopia as a “gesture of reconciliation” with its giant neighbor and long-time foe, the pro-government Eritrean Press agency said on its Facebook page.
Ethiopia appoints first ambassador to Eritrea in 20 years
Ethiopia has appointed its first ambassador to Eritrea in 20 years in the latest sign of rapprochement after a border war, the state-affiliated Fana news agency said on Thursday.
First Ethiopia-Eritrea commercial flight takes off after 20 years
The first commercial flight from Ethiopia to Eritrea in 20 years took off early on Wednesday, sealing a stunning reconciliation between the former enemies a week after they ended their military standoff.
Eritrea re-opens embassy in Ethiopia amid thaw
Eritrea's president Isaias Afwerki reopened his country's embassy in Ethiopia on Monday, more than 20 years after the two countries broke off relations when they went to war.
Eritrea reopens embassy in Ethiopia amid thaw in relations
Eritrea has reopened its embassy in Ethiopia in further evidence of a rapid thaw between two countries that a week ago ended two decades of military stalemate over a border war in which tens of thousands died.
Eritrean, Ethiopian leaders call new peace example to Africa
Official rivals just weeks ago, the leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea embraced warmly to the roar of a crowd of thousands on Sunday at a concert celebrating the end of a long state of war.
Eritrea’s Isaias Afwerki in historic Ethiopia visit
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki arrived in Ethiopia on Saturday in a historic visit to cement peace between the two neighbours following two decades of hostilities.
Eritrea’s leader visits Ethiopia as dramatic thaw continues
To dancing and cheers, Eritrea’s longtime president arrived Saturday in Ethiopia for his first visit in 22 years amid a dramatic diplomatic thaw between the once-bitter rivals.
Eritrea leader visits Ethiopia on Saturday in historic thaw
Eritrea's longtime President Isaias Afwerki is visiting Ethiopia on Saturday, the latest step in an unprecedented diplomatic thaw between the former archrivals.
UN hails ‘historic’ joint peace declaration by Ethiopia, Eritrea
The UN Security Council has described the Joint Declaration of Peace and Friendship signed by the leaders of Eritrea and Ethiopia, as “a historic and significant” move.
PM: Ethiopia to roll out Eritrea deal to ‘make up for lost opportunities’
Ethiopia’s prime minister said on Tuesday his government wanted to implement a deal restoring relations with former foe Eritrea quickly, to “make up for lost opportunities” after a two-decade military standoff.
Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights to Eritrea as war ends
Ethiopian Airlines said on Tuesday it would resume flights to Eritrea’s capital Asmara on July 17 for the first time in 20 years, a day after the neighbours and longtime foes declared their “state of war” over.
Ethiopia, Eritrea sign statement that war ‘has come to an end’
Ethiopia and Eritrea are no longer at war, the neighbours said in a joint statement Monday, a day after their leaders held a historic meeting in Asmara.
Eritrea and Ethiopia to re-establish diplomatic ties
Eritrea and Ethiopia are to re-establish diplomatic and trade ties after long years of hostility.
Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed in Eritrea for landmark visit
With hugs and cheers, the leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea have met for the first time in more than 25 years amid a recent thawing in relations between the two long-time East African rivals.
Eritrean, Ethiopian leaders meet for first time in 18 years
The leaders of Eritrea and Ethiopia embraced at Asmara International Airport Sunday, a historic moment in what has long been one of Africa’s most entrenched conflicts.
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says Ethiopia needs $7.5 billion to finish infrastructure projects such as a massive dam and roads that the government hopes will drive industrialization.
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