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Ethiopia: Afar People's Party Accuses Somali Region of Violating Boundaries With New Administrative Restructuring

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The Afar People's Party (APP) has strongly condemned a recent decision by the Somali Regional Council to approve 14 new woredas (districts) and 4 new zones, alleging that the move constitutes a breach of Afar's territorial integrity and threatens the fragile peace between the two regions.Read Article

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Statement of the Demonstration Organizing Committee of Red SeaAfar Refugees, Ayssaita Refugee Camp, Ethiopia

The Demonstration Organising Committee of the Red Sea Afar Refugees at the Ayssaita Camp announces the successful completion of today’s peaceful demonstrations in the Afar Regional State of Ethiopia. Thousands of refugees participated, alongside a significant presence of tribal and religious leaders, community representatives, youth, women , victims, Eyewitness and survivors. These demonstrations were held in support of the complaints submitted…Read Article

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Date Confirmed by Scientists: Earth Will Have a New Ocean in a ‘Open and Close’

In the Horn of Africa, a geological phenomenon is taking place that will forever change the configuration of the Earth's continents. The Afar region, which encompasses parts of Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti, is witnessing a tectonic event so impressive that it is leading the African continent towards a radical division. What until a few years ago seemed like a distant forecast is now taking shape more quickly: a new ocean is being born on Earth…Read Article

"In the Morning, We Eat a Little Bread with Tea. and in the Evening, We Often Go to Bed Empty Stomachs": in the Afar Region, in Ethiopia, the Ravages of hunger:

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In northwestern Ethiopia, the US aid freeze threatens to exacerbate food insecurity, which already affects thousands of families affected by land erosion.Afar · Afar Read Article

Multiple volcanic eruptions reported near Erta Ale crater in Ethiopia - North crater collapses massively, 40 kms long rift formed (UPDATE)

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Volcanic eruptions have been reported in Ethiopia's Afar region, with activity recorded in four separate locations near the Erta Ale crater since Tuesday, local media have confirmed. According to the Ethiopian News Agency (ENA), the eruptions occurred within a 15-kilometre radius of the main Erta Ale crater, one of the country's most active volcanic sites. Visible ash plumes have been reported in the area, which, according to regional officials,…Afar · Afar Read Article

Ethiopia: Facebook Post Forces Afar Police to Disown Page, Blame 'Rogue Ex-Employee'

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Addis Abeba -- The Afar Regional Police Commission, through a statement released via the Ethiopian Federal Police, has disavowed a controversial statement posted on its official Facebook page, blaming the post on a former communications officer who allegedly defected to an unnamed "enemy."Africa · Afar Read Article

Fire Destroys Homes in Ethiopia's Afar Region - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service

A massive blaze in the Dallol district of Ethiopia’s north-eastern Afar region has destroyed over 1,800 homes and gutted numerous businesses. The district’s administrator, Ismail Ali said, the incident completely destroyed 600 shops, 950 restaurants, and 255 houses. According to the administrator, “The fire has been controlled at the moment, while the cause and the casualties of the fire still remain unclear.” The Semualo-gelabi District police …Afar · Afar Read Article

Ethiopia: Spectacular Volcanic Eruptions Draw Global Tourists to Afar

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ADDIS ABABA -- A series of spectacular volcanic eruptions in Ethiopia's Afar state have captivated both scientists and foreign tourists, according to the Afar State Tourism Bureau.Africa · Afar See the Story

‘On Top of the World’s Deadliest Volcano – Erta Ale’

All Around the World with the Most Travelled Indian By NITIN GAIROLA Erta Ale is an active shield volcano i.e. a flat one and not one with a classic cone and is part of the Danakil Depression. The volcano itself sits on the Ethiopian side but is a stone’s throw from Eretria and many things make it one of the deadliest volcanoes in the world. Like a blast furnace It is continuously in local news whenever it starts exploding and the latest major e…Afar · Afar Read Article

Afar and Central Ethiopia: First Open Complaints Forum on Female Genital Mutilation - Ethiopian Human Rights Commission

The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is organizing a public hearing or open complaint forum on the issue of female genital mutilation in the Afar and Central Ethiopian regions on June 18 and 19, 2017.Genital Mutilation · Afar Read Article

A Newly Forming Ocean May Split Africa Apart, Scientists Say

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Scientists have discovered rhythmic pulses of molten mantle beneath Africa's Afar region, suggesting deep Earth processes are driving the continent's slow breakup and the formation of a new ocean basin.Space · Afar See the Story

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Ethiopia: Afar People's Party Accuses Somali Region of Violating Boundaries With New Administrative Restructuring

Statement of the Demonstration Organizing Committee of Red SeaAfar Refugees, Ayssaita Refugee Camp, Ethiopia

Date Confirmed by Scientists: Earth Will Have a New Ocean in a ‘Open and Close’

"In the Morning, We Eat a Little Bread with Tea. and in the Evening, We Often Go to Bed Empty Stomachs": in the Afar Region, in Ethiopia, the Ravages of hunger:

Multiple volcanic eruptions reported near Erta Ale crater in Ethiopia - North crater collapses massively, 40 kms long rift formed (UPDATE)

Ethiopia: Facebook Post Forces Afar Police to Disown Page, Blame 'Rogue Ex-Employee'

Fire Destroys Homes in Ethiopia's Afar Region - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service

Ethiopia: Spectacular Volcanic Eruptions Draw Global Tourists to Afar

‘On Top of the World’s Deadliest Volcano – Erta Ale’

Afar and Central Ethiopia: First Open Complaints Forum on Female Genital Mutilation - Ethiopian Human Rights Commission

A Newly Forming Ocean May Split Africa Apart, Scientists Say

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"In the Morning, We Eat a Little Bread with Tea. and in the Evening, We Often Go to Bed Empty Stomachs": in the Afar Region, in Ethiopia, the Ravages of hunger:

Multiple volcanic eruptions reported near Erta Ale crater in Ethiopia - North crater collapses massively, 40 kms long rift formed (UPDATE)

Ethiopia: Facebook Post Forces Afar Police to Disown Page, Blame 'Rogue Ex-Employee'

Fire Destroys Homes in Ethiopia's Afar Region - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service

Ethiopia: Spectacular Volcanic Eruptions Draw Global Tourists to Afar

‘On Top of the World’s Deadliest Volcano – Erta Ale’

Afar and Central Ethiopia: First Open Complaints Forum on Female Genital Mutilation - Ethiopian Human Rights Commission

A Newly Forming Ocean May Split Africa Apart, Scientists Say