Kenya's Matata, Ethiopia's Taye win Ras Al Khaimah half marathon titles

Kenya's Alex Matata and Ejgayehu Taye of Ethiopia won the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon men's and women's titles on Saturday in the United Arab Emirates. Matata won the men's race in 59-minutes and 20-seconds, Ethiopia's Gemechu Dida …

Reconciling the past, securing the future: Ethiopia’s transitional justice efforts up close

Ethiopia’s transitional justice policy, formulated in 2022, seeks to address grievances and human rights abuses that have occurred in the country since 1995. The policy aims to foster national reconciliation and healing by acknowledging past wrongs and …

Ethiopia’s Forex Rules Set to Change Under IMF Deal

Ethiopia will ease several foreign currency restrictions while maintaining key controls on businesses, the International Monetary Fund said Thursday in its latest review of the country’s economic reform program. The announcement comes ahead of an expected …

Restoration or Erasure? The debate over Fasilides castle and Ethiopia’s urban identity

The recent renovation of Fasilides Castle, a 17th-century architectural landmark in Gondar, has ignited a heated debate among Ethiopians at home and abroad. While some view the project as a triumph of conservation, others argue that it has compromised the …

IMF report praises commitment to Ethiopia program, warns of downward risks

Gov’t misses USD 1.1 bln coupon, principal payments on Eurobond An International Monetary Fund (IMF) report released this week concludes that Ethiopia has developed the capacity to service its external debt, particularly debt owed to the Fund, despite …

South Africa, Rwanda Reaffirm Solidarity with Ethiopia, Commending Progress of Country

Addis Ababa, February 1, 2025 (ENA) -- South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) and Rwanda's Patriotic Front (RPF) have reiterated their unwavering solidarity with Ethiopia, applauding the country’s strides in nation-building and economic …

Fleeing Ethiopia: The unbearable price of survival

I never wanted to leave Ethiopia. I had dreams like any young man—building a career, marrying the woman I love, and caring for my mother. But those dreams were shattered by the suffocating grip of political violence, kidnappings, and lawlessness that left …

Ethiopia's ruling party holds 2nd congress to review progress, plan for future

ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopian leaders have reiterated that the ruling Prosperity Party (PP) has delivered its promises by transforming the country's economy and promoting inclusivity. Speaking at the opening of the party's second …

Ethiopia’s corridor development project epidemic:...

The past couple of weeks have seen the Prime Minister pay visits to Gonder and Jimma for a tour of the corridor development projects being undertaken by their respective administrations. The visit to Gonder, where renovation work on the historic Fasil …

Meta Faces $2.3bn Lawsuit Over Facebook’s Role in Ethiopia Killing