Ethiopia, rebel group talks collapse

The Ethiopian government on Friday said its peace talks with the Ogaden National liberation Front (ONLF) rebel group had collapsed. The two sides started negotiations in September and further talks had been scheduled to be held in Kenya on Tuesday and Wednesday. But government representatives at the talks said the ONLF had refused to recognise the Horn of Africa country's constitution, after they demanded the rebels to adhere to Ethiopian rules. The government delegation was led by Defense minister Seraj Fegesa and Kenyan Defense minister...

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Ethiopia beats Sudan 2-0 qualifies for African Cup of Nations after 31 years

Ethiopia beats Sudan 2-0 today in Addis Ababa and qualifies for African Cup of Nations for the first time in 31 years. Ethiopia took the lead through Alula Girma's goal and Saladin scored the crucial goal beating Sudan 2-0. Ethiopia moves on to Cup of Nations with away goal advantage. Ethiopia's former coach Iffy Onuoura sa...

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Ethiopia ready for Sudan clash, says coach

Ethiopia is facing a must win, and win big, match on Sunday against Sudan in the African Cup of Nations qualification. Down five goals to three, the Ethiopians must win by at least two goals in order to secure a spot in the next round. And fans are already beginning to feel the excitement, with large gatherings already preparing to hit the stadium and cheer on their national side. “It is very important game and we have to win at all costs. I think we can,” said Assefo Yemati, who added to Bikyamasr.com that “we are proud of our team and...

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Ethiopian Police Seize Weapons Smuggled From Sudan

Ethiopian security forces have seized hundreds of illegal weapons smuggled into the horn of Africa nation from neighboring Sudan, federal police said on Saturday. Ethiopian police in collaboration with regional border guards confiscated the weapons in Metama town in the Amhara region which borders the Blue Nile state of Sudan. "Police have seized a total of 481 pistols and 13,000 bullets" Fekadu Berhe of the Ethiopia's Federal Police Media and Communication Department told Sudan Tribune. The added that a number of smugglers have been...

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