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UN, Ethiopia sign deal for aid access to embattled Tigray

UN, Ethiopia sign deal for aid access to embattled Tigray
In a breakthrough a month after deadly conflict cut off Ethiopia’s Tigray region from the world, the United Nations on Wednesday said it and the Ethiopian government have signed a deal to allow “unimpeded” humanitarian access, at least for areas under federal government control after the prime minister’s declaration of victory over the weekend.
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Ethiopia's PM relishes victory, but Tigrayan leader says war not over
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed lauded his soldiers on Monday for victory over a rebellious northern movement, but the leader of Tigray's forces said they were still fighting amid fears of a protracted guerrilla conflict.
Nigeria buries scores of farmers killed by terrorists, some beheaded
Villagers in northeast Nigeria’s Borno state on Sunday buried 43 farmers killed in an attack by suspected terrorists while security forces searched for dozens of people who are still missing.
Ethiopia: Military operation in Tigray is over; hunt for region leaders begins
The Ethiopian government launched a manhunt on Sunday for leaders of a rebellious faction in the northern region of Tigray after announcing federal troops had taken over the regional capital and military operations were complete.
Ethiopian forces begin offensive on Tigray capital
Ethiopian government forces began an offensive to capture the regional capital Mekelle in the rebellious northern Tigray region on Saturday, said a diplomat in direct contact with residents, and the leader of Tigrayan forces.
North Africa’s Al-Qaeda names new leader as Takfiris expand foothold
The North African offshoot of the Al-Qaeda terrorist group reportedly appointed a new leader after confirming the death of its former leader killed in June, as Takfiri outfits continue to propagate their gory ideology in the continent, particularly in the Sahel region.
UN says $200m needed for Ethiopian refugees in Sudan
UN officials said on Friday around $200 million is needed to provide assistance to the thousands refugees flooding into Sudan seeking shelter from fighting in Ethiopia.
Dozens killed in Uganda protests after presidential candidate Wine's arrest
At least 37 people have died and hundreds have been detained in unrest in Uganda triggered by the arrest of presidential candidate and pop star Bobi Wine, police said on Friday, as the East African country gears up for elections in January.