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Kenyan Rastafarians Vow Appeal After Court Rejects Marijuana Decriminalisation for Spiritual Use

In Nairobi's Kibera, Rastafarians from the House of Nyabinghi gathered after a Kenyan court dismissed their petition to decriminalise marijuana for spiritual use. Leaders like Ras Ndeto, spokesperson for the Rastafari Society of Kenya, expressed marginalisation and vowed to appeal the decision to a higher court.

Guardian International

5 Min. Lesezeit

Kenyan Rastafarians Vow Appeal After Court Upholds Marijuana Ban for Spiritual Use

In Entwicklung

Law·vor 17 StundenKI-Zusammenfassung

Kenyan Rastafarians Vow Appeal After Court Upholds Marijuana Ban for Spiritual Use

Rastafarians in Kenya, following a court's dismissal of a petition to decriminalize marijuana for spiritual use, have vowed to appeal the decision. The ruling, which they say marginalizes their community, highlights their ongoing struggle for religious freedom and recognition in the country.

Guardian International

5 Min. Lesezeit

New Fighting Erupts in Western Tigray, Threatening Ethiopia Peace Deal

EILMELDUNG

Politik·gesternKI-Zusammenfassung

New Fighting Erupts in Western Tigray, Threatening Ethiopia Peace Deal

New fighting has broken out in western Tigray, Ethiopia, marking a serious breach of the 2022 peace deal between the federal government and Tigrayan forces. Both sides accuse each other of initiating the assault, following months of escalating tensions and failed diplomatic efforts.

Al Jazeera

3 Min. Lesezeit

Ethiopian Land Restoration Efforts Significantly Reduce Topsoil Loss

NACHRICHT

24.7.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Ethiopian Land Restoration Efforts Significantly Reduce Topsoil Loss

A study in Ethiopia's Kembata Tembaro district shows assisted natural regeneration and tree planting significantly cut topsoil loss and boosted forest cover (2015-2024). High-resolution satellite imagery tracked the REDD+ Investment Program's success in semi-arid areas, offering crucial data for national environmental strategies.

Times of India

4 Min. Lesezeit

Evaluating the impact of assisted natural regeneration and afforestation on soil erosion dynamics using high-resolution imagery in semi-arid Ethiopia

NACHRICHT

24.7.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Evaluating the impact of assisted natural regeneration and afforestation on soil erosion dynamics using high-resolution imagery in semi-arid Ethiopia

A study in Ethiopia's Kembata Tembaro district found that assisted natural regeneration and afforestation significantly reduced severe topsoil loss between 2015 and 2024. The research, published in Scientific Reports, evaluated the REDD+ Investment Program using high-resolution satellite imagery, providing crucial data for national environmental strategies.

TOI World

4 Min. Lesezeit

Sudan Conflict Destabilizes Ethiopia, Threatening Refugees and Sparking Regional War Fears

In Entwicklung

Welt·21.7.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Sudan Conflict Destabilizes Ethiopia, Threatening Refugees and Sparking Regional War Fears

The Sudan conflict is destabilizing Ethiopia, with RSF training camps near refugee sites like Ura, where Sudanese refugees fear further attacks. Ethiopia's new "Makatet" project aims to integrate refugees, but regional war looms as the conflict metastasizes, raising concerns among experts and residents.

Guardian International

7 Min. Lesezeit

In Entwicklung

Welt·8.7.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Arrives in Niger for Alliance of Sahel States Meeting

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Niger for a meeting with the Alliance of Sahel States (ASS), focusing on regional security and counter-terrorism. This visit follows Niger's withdrawal from ECOWAS and the formation of a confederation with Mali and Burkina Faso, aiming for greater sovereignty and independent resource utilization.

TASS

3 Min. Lesezeit

An Open Field: A Documentary on Grief and the Ethiopian Airlines Crash

In Entwicklung

Kultur·7.7.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

An Open Field: A Documentary on Grief and the Ethiopian Airlines Crash

Filmmakers Teboho and Don Edkins explore grief through the lens of Ethiopia's Orthodox Tewahedo community after the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash, which killed Teboho's brother. The documentary contrasts the community's structured mourning with the family's personal loss and touches on the unresolved demand for justice from Boeing.

Guardian International

In Entwicklung

Welt·6.7.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Arrives in Ethiopia's Capital

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the first stop of his African tour. He is expected to meet with Ethiopian government officials, discuss cooperation within BRICS, and inform them about the situation in Ukraine.

TASS

Ethiopia's Danakil Depression: An Alien Landscape on Earth and a Mars Analogue

In Entwicklung

Wissenschaft·4.7.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Ethiopia's Danakil Depression: An Alien Landscape on Earth and a Mars Analogue

The Danakil Depression in Ethiopia is an extreme environment with acid springs, high temperatures, and alien colors, serving as a key analogue for Mars exploration due to its geological activity and potential for microbial life.

TOI World

Ethiopian Town Kills Hundreds of Dogs After Rabies Deaths

In Entwicklung

Welt·2.7.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Ethiopian Town Kills Hundreds of Dogs After Rabies Deaths

Hundreds of dogs were killed in Hossana, Ethiopia, after three children died from rabies. Community groups ordered the killings, threatening fines and arrest, despite some dogs being vaccinated. The mayor called the actions illegal.

BBC World

2 Min. Lesezeit

In Entwicklung

Welt·26.6.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Ethiopia's Council of Ministers Approves Bill to Join New Development Bank

Ethiopia's Council of Ministers has approved a bill to join the New Development Bank (NDB) established by BRICS countries. The move aims to expand access to financing for development projects and strengthen South-South financial cooperation.

TASS

1 Min. Lesezeit

Ethiopia's Ruling Party Accused of Diplomatic Smoke Screen and Regional Aggression

In Entwicklung

Welt·25.6.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Ethiopia's Ruling Party Accused of Diplomatic Smoke Screen and Regional Aggression

An opinion piece criticizes Ethiopian officials for portraying the country as a victim and using a diplomatic smoke screen to normalize hostility towards Eritrea. It argues that Ethiopia's internal crises stem from ethnic cleavages, not external actors, and accuses the government of aggressive military mobilizations and disinformation campaigns regarding maritime access.

Al Jazeera

7 Min. Lesezeit

UK Accused of Prioritizing UAE Relations Over Sudan Atrocity Prevention

In Entwicklung

Welt·23.6.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

UK Accused of Prioritizing UAE Relations Over Sudan Atrocity Prevention

A human rights investigator will testify that the UK government received intelligence in 2024 linking Ethiopia to supporting a genocidal militia in Sudan but withheld public disclosure due to "significant private pressure" from the UAE. The investigator alleges the UK prioritized relations with the UAE over preventing mass atrocities.

Guardian International

4 Min. Lesezeit

Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party Secures Comfortable Majority in Ethiopian Elections

In Entwicklung

Politik·22.6.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party Secures Comfortable Majority in Ethiopian Elections

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is set to continue his term as his Prosperity Party won a significant parliamentary majority in the June 1 elections. The results follow voting suspensions due to security issues and a lack of voting in Tigray.

Deutsche Welle

4 Min. Lesezeit

Ethiopia's Prosperity Party Wins Parliamentary Majority, Abiy Ahmed to Remain Prime Minister

In Entwicklung

Politik·21.6.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Ethiopia's Prosperity Party Wins Parliamentary Majority, Abiy Ahmed to Remain Prime Minister

Ethiopia's Prosperity Party secured a parliamentary majority in recent elections, ensuring Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed will continue in office. The party campaigned on economic progress and food security, despite ongoing unrest in regions like Oromia and Amhara, and a fragile peace deal in Tigray.

Al Jazeera

2 Min. Lesezeit

Ethiopia PM's party wins landslide amid fears of new conflict

In Entwicklung

Politik·21.6.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Ethiopia PM's party wins landslide amid fears of new conflict

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party won a landslide victory in the general election, securing 438 out of 501 seats. However, the poll was marred by conflict, low opposition participation, and growing fears of renewed internal and regional instability, particularly concerning the Tigray region.

BBC World

4 Min. Lesezeit

Ethiopia's Prosperity Party Wins Landslide Victory in Legislative Polls

In Entwicklung

Politik·21.6.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Ethiopia's Prosperity Party Wins Landslide Victory in Legislative Polls

Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party, led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, secured a landslide victory in legislative polls held on June 1, winning nearly 90% of the contested seats. The party claimed 438 out of 486 seats in the House of Peoples’ Representatives, facing a divided opposition.

SCMP Economy

1 Min. Lesezeit

Ethiopia's Prosperity Party Wins Landslide Majority in Parliament

In Entwicklung

Politik·21.6.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Ethiopia's Prosperity Party Wins Landslide Majority in Parliament

Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party has won a landslide majority in the June 1 parliamentary elections, securing 438 out of 486 seats. The elections were deemed a success despite exclusions in Tigray and Amhara regions.

Deutsche Welle

1 Min. Lesezeit

Abiy Ahmed's Party Wins Ethiopian Election Amidst Growing Conflict Fears

In Entwicklung

Politik·21.6.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Abiy Ahmed's Party Wins Ethiopian Election Amidst Growing Conflict Fears

Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party secured an overwhelming majority in the general election, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed set for another term. However, the poll was marred by conflict, low opposition participation, and rising fears of renewed internal and regional instability, particularly concerning the Tigray region.

BBC World

5 Min. Lesezeit

El Niño's Return: A 'Super' Threat Amidst Global Crises

Dringend

Welt·21.6.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

El Niño's Return: A 'Super' Threat Amidst Global Crises

El Niño has returned, with scientists warning it could be "very strong" and exacerbate global crises. The phenomenon, characterized by hot years and extreme weather, historically caused famines and societal collapse. This year's El Niño arrives amid debt distress in poor countries, high energy prices, and restricted fertilizer supplies, increasing the risk of widespread hunger and humanitarian crises.

Guardian International

7 Min. Lesezeit

Ethiopian Boy Rushes Sick Chicken to Human Hospital After Conflict Displacement

Welt

19.6.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Ethiopian Boy Rushes Sick Chicken to Human Hospital After Conflict Displacement

A young Ethiopian boy, Markos, took his sick chicken to a human hospital in Denbecha, Amhara region, after conflict forced him to relocate. A video of the incident went viral, highlighting his compassion. He later took the chicken to a vet.

BBC World

2 Min. Lesezeit

London Marathon to Expand to Two-Day Event in 2027

Sport

19.6.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

London Marathon to Expand to Two-Day Event in 2027

The TCS London Marathon will become a two-day event in 2027 as a one-off occurrence, allowing a record 100,000 participants to compete across the weekend of April 24 and 25. Mayor Sadiq Khan stated this expansion aims to create the largest fundraising moment in UK sporting history.

SCMP Sport

1 Min. Lesezeit

Overcrowded Bus Crash in Northern Ethiopia Kills at Least 31

EILMELDUNG

Welt·15.6.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Overcrowded Bus Crash in Northern Ethiopia Kills at Least 31

An overcrowded bus crashed in northern Ethiopia, killing at least 31 people and injuring dozens more. The bus veered off a mountainous road and plunged into a 100-meter-deep ravine. Poor infrastructure and lack of ambulance services contributed to the high death toll.

Al Jazeera

1 Min. Lesezeit