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Repressive Provisions in Proposed CSO Law Draw Fire from Amnesty
Amnesty International has issued a statement warning that Ethiopia's proposed amendments to its civil society organization (CSO) law threaten to reverse significant human rights...
Ethiopia, Still the Cradle of Humankind
The story of human origins — a saga unfolding over millions of years — is continually being rewritten. Few landscapes have shaped that narrative...
Ashenda and Shadey: Tradition Meets Uncertainty in Northern Ethiopia
In northern Ethiopia, particularly across the Tigray and Amhara regions, Ashenda and Shadey—also known as Ashendye or Solel—remain cherished celebrations of girlhood, faith, and...
US Report Accuses Gov’t of Press Freedom Crackdown
State Department decries widespread harassment, arbitrary detention, disappearances A new report from the US State Department accuses the Ethiopian government of a widespread crackdown...
Egypt Vows to Defend its Nile Water Rights Ahead of GERD Inauguration
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi took a veiled dig at Ethiopia this week, declaring that his country will never give up its water rights,...
ESDP Demands Genuine National Election, Urges Fed to Resolve Political Crisis
The Ethiopian Social-Democratic Party (ESDP) has called on the federal government to address the country's worsening political crisis and ensure the upcoming national elections...
Incumbent Rebukes ‘Historical Enemies, Treasonous Forces’ in Fiery Post-Congress Statement
The incumbent Prosperity Party issued strong statements on Friday asserting its position in the quest for access to the Red Sea and pledging to...
A Canvas of History
Ethiopia’s Alle School of Fine Arts and Design at 67 For more than six decades, the Alle School of Fine Arts and Design has stood...
In Ethiopia, Cancer Claims Thousands—and Most Go Untreated
From Grief to Action: A Father’s Fight Against Cancer When Wondu Bekele lost his four-year-old son, Mathiwos, to cancer in 2003, the pain was overwhelming....
Oromia Conflict Disrupts Crucial Healthcare Access for Pregnant Women
The ongoing conflict in the Oromia Regional State has severely disrupted healthcare services, leaving pregnant women without critical medical care and leading to preventable...
