Drought and pestilence are well-known contributors to food shortages in the country. But experts say these environmental factors aren’t the root cause of Ethiopia’s unforgettable famines.

But critics of the song say the causes of the crisis were more complex, with the policies of the government in Ethiopia partly to blame. "Thousands were dying every week, the impact of drought ...

Over the years, Ahmed’s way of life has changed drastically as frequent droughts have taken a heavy toll on pastoralists in the Somali region of southeastern Ethiopia. Some have been forced to ...

As Tigray’s political leaders squabble, progress has stalled on key points of the peace agreement, including the return of a ...

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Somalia's capital Mogadishu on Thursday to hold discussions with President ...

Ethiopia’s ombudsman office sent experts to the regions, which are gripped by drought and still reeling from a devastating civil war that officially ended 14 months ago. They concluded 351 ...

Millions of people living in the drought prone Horn of Africa face persistent threat from a lack of safe, reliable and affordable water year-round. The arid regions of Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia are ...

Newshour Drought hits education in Ethiopia The worst drought in 30 years is affecting many children's education, especially in the north of the country, as Newshour's Tim Franks heard when he ...

We elucidate the potential risks and opportunities to Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia by simulating the filling period of the reservoir; a new normal period after the reservoir fills; and a severe multiyear ...

Save the Children has been working in many African countries affected by droughts, including Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya in the Horn of Africa. We have implemented resilience programs to address the ...

The humanitarian situation across Ethiopia is harrowing and multifaceted - nearly 30 million people, including 12.5 million children - now require critical humanitarian support. A prolonged, expanding ...