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How Social media is fuelling the flames of ethnic violence in Ethiopia

Facebook posts are stirring ethnic violence in Ethiopia, according to digital rights group Access Now

Berhan Taye, the Africa policy manager at Access Now, a digital rights group that has been following the situation, says Facebook posts have played a key role in whipping up public anger.

Africa's largest airline, Ethiopian Airlines, has announced a special Covid-19 medical insurance plan for travelers on its international flights. We find out how it works.

We speak to the young Malawian winner of Unicef’s Covid-19 Youth Innovation Challenge. Sam Masikini, 23, is bringing digital education even to those who don't have internet access.

(Photo: Members of the Oromo community march in a demonstration during a protest after the death of musician and revolutionary Hachalu Hundessa. Credit: Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

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