James Jeffrey

Ethiopian PM has prevailed in his first electoral contest, but there is little to celebrate given country’s dire state.

Pressing questions surround withdrawal promise as calls for accountability in embattled Tigray region increase.

Warnings about press freedom deterioration as independent reporters endure harassment, denied access to embattled region.

Reforms have opened up highly censored media landscape, but gov’t is accused of rolling back some of those freedoms.

The much-vaunted rock-hewn churches of Lalibela have lately become the surprising source of protests and local tensions.

Two photographers captured a different side of the African-American experience during the Civil Rights struggle.

All eyes are glued on KANA TV’s high-stake dramas, which could be sign of more press freedom in a restricted landscape.

Relations may be tense between the neighbouring countries but some Eritreans are crossing the disputed border.

Somalilanders refuse to let the lack of recognition for their state stop them from celebrating its 25th anniversary.

This time around Ethiopia is competing with war-torn Syria and Yemen for international funds.