I am doing a PhD at 16—my mother's death is the reason
She held me for a fleeting moment—our first and last together.
Russia plans to usher in a "new world order"—More powers are signing up
"Advancement of the international community towards genuine multipolarity is gaining momentum," Russia's ambassador told Newsweek.
Tigray Is Still in Crisis—The Guns Have Stopped, but Hunger Abounds
Much more is needed for Tigrayans to start to rebuild their lives, and for the fragile peace to hold.
Can Ilhan Omar be deported? Republicans call for her removal
Rep. Omar, a Somali American and Muslim, said recent comments she made about Somalia have been "slanted" by conservatives.
Ilhan Omar deportation calls grow from Republicans
Conservatives called for the progressive lawmaker to be expelled from Congress and deported over remarks she purportedly made.
Ilhan Omar defends Somalia remarks amid backlash
The congresswoman was criticized after comments she made went viral online, but she called the backlash "completely off"
Putin's awkward handshake with ally mocked amid low turnout at summit
Only 17 heads of state from Africa's 54 nations will be present for a Russia-Africa summit this week.
Jennifer Garner accused of being "racist" after old video goes viral
The actress was accused of making "monkey noises" during a resurfaced interview on Conan O'Brien's late-night talk show.
New ocean within Africa could take millions of years to form
The East Africa Rift is slowly splitting apart and is expected to eventually fill with water, forming a brand new ocean.
Human Rights Abuses in Tigray Need Global Action
We cannot be misled by the recent peace agreement into thinking that our work here is over.
How shift in East Africa's rainy season could change everything
East Africa is experiencing its worst drought in decades. One person could be dying every 48 seconds in the two drought-stricken countries.
Rapper Rubi Rose Goes Viral After Posting Nearly Nude Video
Rose showed off her incredible figure in a barely there bikini as she strategically placed her hands on her chest to protect her modesty
Pilots of Boeing 737 Both Doze Off, Overshoot Airport on Two-Hour Flight
The pilots were unreachable after dozing off around the point that the plane should have begun its descent.
Severe Drought Helped Foster Rise of Islam: Study
The severe aridity on the Arabian Peninsula, in 6th century A.D., and the other, already known factors, contributed to the downfall of an ancient kingdom, leaving the region fractured and unstable.
Starving Monkeys Attack Children As Severe Drought Pits Man Against Animals
Abdirizak Ahmed, of Save the Children, told Newsweek that these types of situations have been seen before, but never this bad.
Where Is the Outcry For All Global Conflicts and War?
It's racist jargon that makes us ignore conflicts raging internationally.
Turkey's 'Game-changer' Bayraktar Drones Won't Secure Ethiopia's Peace
A lull in gunfire should not be a moment to strategize fresh war plans. It should be a chance to fortify peace.
Ethiopia Faces Famine-Like Conditions, U.S. Wants 'Negotiated Resolution'
"We repeat our calls to all actors to cease all offensive operations which also hinder...humanitarian access," said a State Department spokesperson.
WHO Chief Unopposed Despite Heavy Criticism During Second Term
While the U.S. supports him, his home country is accusing him of misconduct because of his comments on Twitter.
Ethiopia Gives Amnesty to Some Detainees; They Stay in Prison for Safety
Though many political detainees were freed Friday evening, some decided to wait until Saturday out of safety fears surrounding being out later in the day.
Ethiopia Decries U.N. Creation of Team to Monitor Rights Abuses in Country
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission said the new team's creation is "repetitive" and "further delays redress for victims and survivors."
U.S. 'Gravely Concerned' Amid Reports of Ethiopian Killings, Expulsions
The Ethiopian government has deemed the Tigray region's attempt to gain greater regional independence from the larger state illegal.
AP Freelance Journalist Held in Ethiopia After Terrorist Group Interview
Ethiopian authorities have detained Amir Aman Kiyaro under the country's newly enacted state of emergency that includes powers of detention.
U.N. Predicts 274M People Will Need Humanitarian Aid in 2022, Needs $41B
OCHA officials believe there will be a 17 percent increase of people in 2022 who need immediate humanitarian aid.
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Goes to War After Calling for 'Martyrdom'
"If (Abiy) gets hurt or killed, it's not just the federal government that will collapse, the army will as well," said an International IDEA researcher.
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Says Current War Is a 'Time for Martyrdom'
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is preparing for rival Tigray forces as they move closer to Addis Ababa.
U.S. Warns Citizens in Ethiopia to Leave, No Afghanistan-Type Evac
The United States warned pilots they could be directly or indirectly exposed to ground weapons fire at the busiest airport in Africa from the Ethiopian war.
Ethiopia Detains 16 U.N. Workers From Tigray for Ties to 'Terror Act'
The detainment comes after conflict heightened in recent weeks in the yearlong war between the Ethiopian government and Tigray forces.
U.S. Cuts Ethiopia From Trade Program, Issues Sanctions Over Human Rights
Joe Biden wrote a letter to Congress saying Ethiopia was in "gross violations of internationally recognized human rights" as scores of people starve to death.