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Ethnic tensions and violent clashes and subsequent displacements of people in some regions of Ethiopia and around Addis Ababa have set off alarmist, if not distraught, reactions among political analysts, activists, and ordinary people. While for some these tragic events…
The Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) concluded its 11th congress October 5, having re-elected Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as its chairman.As well as re-electing Abiy as chairman, the congress elected Demeke Mekonnen as EPRDF vice-chairman. The result will surprise…
The Amharic adaption of “Barefoot in Athens”, (Bado Egir), a 1966 play written by American playwright Maxwell Anderson that chronicles the last years of the philosopher Socrates, his trial and final days before his self-imposed death was staged in Athens’…
Former military general also made a surprising entrant Melaku Fenta, the former director general of the Ethiopian Revenues and Custom Authority, who has been imprisoned for five years in what was widely seen as political manipulation coming from rival leadership…
Getachew Assefa, the former director of the National Intelligence and Security Services, whose future seemed precarious for some time, has managed to retain his position as member of the political bureau of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), the EPRDF’s executive…
The History of Haile Selassie I University: Development and Expansion of Higher Education in Ethiopia (Amharic) Paperback – 2017: 629 pages by Dr. Aklilu Habte In new book, Dr. Aklilu Habte chronicles the historical evolutionary dynamics of higher education…
Ethiopia Could Descend Into Chaos: OFC chairman Ethiopian opposition leader Merera Gudina says despite the political reform initiated by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s administration, the country’s democratic process remain very fragile and there is an urget need for the…
A weekend of violence on the outskirts of Addis Ababa left unspecified numbers dead and hundreds displaced, police and witnesses said. A well-organised and ruthless gang prey on residents with knives, stones or iron bars in Ashewa Meda, Burayu, Anfo,…
Center for Photography in Ethiopia announces the latest exhibition titled ‘Against Gravity’ which will run from 25 September to 24 October focusing on Identity, change and people, according to a press release. Eight emerging Ethiopian photographers, Abdi Bekele, Addis Aemero,…
Ghana may not be known as mass tourist destination but my recent visit to the West African country showed me how wonderful it is and how much potential it has for tourism. I absolutely loved its richness, beauty, warm and…