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2020 in Ethiopia

Explore 2 historical events and records for Ethiopia in 2020.

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Historical records for Ethiopia in 2020

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April

8 April 2020

COVID-19

Ahmed, Abiy · Addis Ababa · Government / Government of Ethiopia

Ethiopia declares a state of emergency over COVID-19.

November

4 November 2020

Tigray War

Ahmed, Abiy · Addis Ababa · Government / Government of Ethiopia

Orders military operations in Tigray after conflict with the regional authorities escalates.

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