Ethiopia

Deadly Twin Landslides In Ethiopia Claim Over 100 Lives

23 Jul 2024

The death toll from two devastating landslides in southern Ethiopia has climbed to over 100, with officials warning that the number may rise further. The disasters struck in the remote Gofa zone, with the initial landslide triggered by heavy rains occurring on Monday. This was followed by a second landslide...

Passenger held with ‘heroin’ at airport in Bengaluru

20 Nov 2022

At the Kempegowda international airport in Bengaluru, customs officers arrested a passenger on Friday for allegedly travelling with drugs. The suspect came from Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, and more research is being done. The accused was allegedly carrying 1926 grammes of "heroin" concealed within layers of a carton box that was...