NASA-Funded Study Finds Addis Abeba Black Carbon Levels Far Above Three US Cities
A NASA-funded study reported average black carbon concentrations in Addis Abeba at roughly four to nine times the levels measured in Los Angeles, Atlanta and Boston.
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US judge allows administration to end deportation protections for Ethiopians
A US judge has ruled that the Trump administration may revoke temporary deportation protections for Ethiopians, despite concerns raised about conditions in Ethiopia.
NASA-supported study finds elevated black carbon pollution in Addis Ababa
Three years of ground monitoring found Addis Ababa’s average PM2.5 concentration at 30 micrograms per cubic metre, while black carbon levels were four to nine times those measured in three monitored US cities.
Rainfall Shortage Threatens Irob Livelihoods in Eastern Tigray
Authorities warn worsening rainfall shortages could threaten livestock, health and food security for the Irob community in eastern Tigray.
Study flags widespread malaria drug-resistance markers in Ethiopia
Nationwide genomic surveillance identified widespread resistance markers, including mutations linked to partial artemisinin resistance, raising concern about Ethiopia’s frontline malaria treatment.
IOM report estimates 50,600 Ethiopians used Eastern Route in first quarter of 2026
An estimated 50,600 people left Ethiopia via the Eastern Route in the first three months of 2026, with an IOM report warning of shifting journeys and exploitation by smugglers.
Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Participants to Review Harmonized Proposals on August 19
About 4,000 participants are due to consider consolidated recommendations from eight working groups on August 19, the National Dialogue Commission says.
Ethiopia Repatriates 2,212 Citizens from Saudi Arabia, Ministry Says
Ethiopia brought home 2,212 citizens from Saudi Arabia on August 17, taking the total returned through the continuing operation above 94,000, the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs said.