Opinion

Normalizing the Killing Fields

Kathy Kelly / PeaceVoice Sep 11, 2023 Rather than tacitly endorse the wanton militarism and human rights abuses of Saudi Arabia, Joe Biden should condemn their actions. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

World

Ethiopian Researcher Alleges Facebook Is Responsible for His Father’s Death

Mukanzi Musanga / Open Democracy Dec 16, 2022 Meta is accused of failing to remove posts inciting racial hate and violence in Africa, particularly in Tigray. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

5 Spray Planes Trying to Save Kenya From Billions of Locusts

JOE MWIHIA, JOSPHAT KASIRE and BEN CURTIS / The Associated Press Feb 2, 2020 The voracious insects have swept in from Somalia and Ethiopia to threaten other East African nations — and they're breeding fast. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Clear Similarities’ in Boeing Crashes, Ethiopia Minister Says

ELIAS MESERET / The Associated Press Mar 17, 2019 Preliminary recorder data show Flight 302's erratic movements resemble those of a Lion Air jetliner before each of the Boeing 737 Max 8's went down. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Humans Are Robbing Other Species of Space

Tim Radford / Climate News Network Mar 12, 2019 As human growth adds to our numbers and demands, other species’ survival chances shrink. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Boeing 737 Max 8s Under Scrutiny After Ethiopia Crash

ELIAS MESERET and YIDNEK KIRUBEL / The Associated Press Mar 11, 2019 Several airlines ground the jetliners as a safety precaution after the second tragic crash involving the planes in five months. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Americans Among 157 Dead in Ethiopia Plane Disaster

ELIAS MESERET / The Associated Press Mar 10, 2019 An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max, en route to Nairobi, crashes shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa, killing everyone aboard. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

American History for Truthdiggers: From Isolationism to a 2nd World Conflagration

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Jan 12, 2019 Global events and FDR whittled down 1930s opposition to intervention in Europe and steered the nation into World War II. Dig deeper ( 29 Min. Read )

Ethiopian-Israelis Decry Family Separation as Discriminatory

TIA GOLDENBERG / The Associated Press Mar 10, 2018 Hundreds of families have been split by what they say is an inconsistent immigration policy. Their fate hinges on an Israeli government decision on whether to allow for their reunification. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Feyisa Lilesa, Ethiopian Silver Medalist and Protester

BLANK Aug 28, 2016 The runner risked death or exile when he finished the men's marathon with arms crossed in defiance of Ethiopia’s abuse of his tribe, the Oromo. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Truthdiggers of the Week: The Refugee Olympic Team

BLANK Aug 13, 2016 The 10 athletes competing without a flag or anthem at the Rio Olympics are challenging conceptions of nationalism, as well as reminding the world that the growing refugee crisis must be addressed. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Number of Victims of Female Genital Mutilation Is 70 Million Higher Than Thought

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Feb 6, 2016 UNICEF reveals that at least 200 million girls and women alive today have undergone ritual cutting, half of them living in just three countries. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )