"This has profound implications for how we interpret surface volcanism, earthquake activity and the process of continental ...

Beneath the Afar region's vast landscape in Ethiopia, scientists have discovered a powerful geological force that is ...

In the scorching deserts of East Africa, the ground is slowly tearing itself apart — a slow-motion, geological drama. Over millions of years, the African continent will cleave in two, and scientists ...

Heavy fighting in Afar as other frontlines reach stalemate Events in the region could undermine hopes of peace talks Some 300,000 people flee latest fighting, civilians killed Hospitals fill with ...

Tigrayan forces are fully withdrawing from Ethiopia's Afar region, a spokesperson for the Tigrayan People's Liberation Forces (TPLF) told CNN on Monday, saying the pullout should allow ...

The war erupted in Ethiopia’s northernmost Tigray region in November 2020, but Afar did not see combat until July 2021 when the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) rebel group expanded its ...

The Ethiopian government said on Thursday that rebellious Tigrayan forces are still in the neighbouring region of Afar, despite a spokesman for the Tigrayan forces announcing their withdrawal days ...

Rebels in Ethiopia's Tigray region said Tuesday they had been provoked into launching "robust" military operations in neighbouring Afar, dampening hopes for a possible ceasefire in the country's ...

In Ethiopia, state media is reporting government forces gained control of the town of Chifra in the Afar region, days after broadcasting video of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed claiming victory from ...

Tigrayan forces are fully withdrawing from Ethiopia’s Afar region, a spokesperson for the Tigrayan People’s Liberation Forces (TPLF) told CNN on Monday, saying the pullout should allow ...