Civilians killed during clashes in the Amhara region

Several civilians have been killed during the ongoing clashes between security forces and militant groups in the Amhara region, BBC Amharic reported citing hospital sources and residents. At least 20 people have died and more than 200 people injured in…
Journalist Bekalu Alamirew detained for the fourth time

Bekalu Alamirew, the founder and chief editor of Alpha TV, a YouTube-based news channel, was detained yesterday, Ethiopia Insider reported. The journalist was arrested just after returning home from assisting his graduation ceremony, Ethiopia Insider wrote, citing family sources. The…
An opposition MP has been detained

Christian Tadelle, an MP representing the opposition National Movement of Amhara (NAMA), was taken from his home on Friday night in Addis Ababa. Eyewitnesses told BBC Amharic the operation to detain Christian was carried out by forces in federal police…
Differing narratives on Fascist collaboration legacy

Berhane Marqos Wolde Tsadik (1892-1943) was an interpreter, civil servant, diplomat, and government minister. He held several important roles in his career, starting as an interpreter at the Franco-Ethiopian railway and eventually rising to become the director-general of posts, telephones,…
New French pastry shop opens in Kazanchis

A new French pastry shop has opened in Addis Ababa’s Kazanchis area, enticing fans of butter and sugar to line up for croissants, pain au chocolate, and other delights. Chez Jean Pierre, at the corner of Guinea Conakry Street, close…
Book excerpt: “Blind Spot” by Myriam Tadessé

Born in 1965 in Addis Abeba, Myriam Tadessé has lived in Paris since 1978. An actress and stage director, she has taught theatre and dance, written and directed documentaries, and published an account of her life titled L’instant d’un regard focusing on…