Haile Selassie’s grandson has bought an Ethiopian shield at an auction to return the artefact to

posting with IMF Africa Department director Abebe Selassie that sub-Saharan Africa, already with the

recipe for very, very difficult policymaking, but also the social environment," Selassie said.... The

MARRAKECH, Morocco, Oct 13( Reuters)-The IMF hopes that Ghana will reach a debt restructuring agreement with bilateral creditors within six to eight weeks, an official at the Fund said, as the West African country battles to emerge from an economic crisis.An agreement to rework$ 5.4 billion of debt to China and members of the Paris Club of creditor nations would pave the way for a second disbursement from a$ 3 billion International Monetary Fund rescue loan. IMF Africa department director Abebe

ANKARA-A second round of Turkish-mediated talks between Somalia and Ethiopia over a port deal Addis Ababa signed with the breakaway Somaliland region ended without a deal on Tuesday, but Turkey and ministers from both countries sounded upbeat on progress. The negotiations held in Ankara have attempted to repair relations between the East African neighbours, whose relationship nosedived in January when Ethiopia agreed to lease 20 km( 12 miles) of coastline from Somaliland in exchange for recognit

Kemi Badenoch( Image: James Manning/ PA Wire/ PA Images) NEW Tory leader Kemi Badenoch's statement that skin colour is no more important than eye colour will resonate with many.... PM Sir Keir Starmer has so far refused calls to have the whip removed from the Brent East MP, though Home Secretary Yvette Cooper today condemned the post as “ appalling ”.... Speaking on Nick Ferrari’s LBC show this morning, she said: “" The words that you have read out are clearly appalling and I would strongly di

Ethiopia is often regarded as the oldest country in Africa, with a history that stretches back at least 160, 000 years, if not longer. Some studies suggest it could be the birthplace of modern humans, with fossils of early hominids found within its borders. But there is more to Ethiopia than just its ancient past.... The country also stands out as one of the most diverse and historically significant nations in the world. Ethiopia is home to over 80 ethnic groups, each with its own traditions, l