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Feb
28
2024
By BIRD STORY AGENCY
bird TenX: Hailing 10 of Africa’s most spoken languages

bird TenX: Hailing 10 of Africa’s most spoken languages

NEWS
DATA analysis platform Statista estimated in 2021 that there were more than 2000 active African languages. Technological advancements like AI translation tools are helping to harness the power of language beyond celebrating cultural heritage. However, an understanding of the unique features of key languages is important to an understanding of Africa's diverse cultures. 1. Swahili is primarily spoken in East and Central Africa and has links to hundreds of dialects since it’s predominant in the Bantu family of African languages. Spoken by as many as 150 million people, it’s an official language in Tanzania, Kenya, and the Democratic Republic of…
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Apr
26
2021
By The African Mirror
‘Death toll in Ethiopia may be 200’

‘Death toll in Ethiopia may be 200’

NEWS
THE death toll in clashes this month between Ethiopia's two largest ethnic groups, the Oromo and Amhara, in the northern Amhara region may be as high as 200, a senior official said yesterday, up from previous reports of at least 50. Residents and officials in Oromiya Special Zone, an area in Amhara with a majority Oromo population, and the town of Ataye said there were deadly clashes in the area on April 16. "According to information we got from people who are displaced, we estimate that up to 200 people might have died from both zones, but we still need…
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Oct
05
2020
By The African Mirror
Ethiopia’s Oromo celebrate tense thanksgiving amid tight security

Ethiopia’s Oromo celebrate tense thanksgiving amid tight security

NEWS
DAWIT ENDESHAW  THOUSANDS of people from the Oromo, Ethiopia's largest ethnic group, have celebrated their thanksgiving festival in Bishoftu city amid tight security after the authorities said they had seized weapons and foiled attacks in previous days. The Irreecha festival has been the scene of violent protests before by the Oromo, who have long complained of political exclusion. Recent unrest, including the killing of a popular singer in June and the arrest of prominent Oromo politicians, heightened concern of violence at the two-day festival. On the eve of the festival, forces from both regional and federal police, as well from…
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