In a rare and dramatic geological event, Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano in the remote Afar Region exploded into life on Monday, November 24, 2025 — marking its first confirmed eruption in approximately 12,000 years. The powerful blast hurled enormous plumes of volcanic ash more than 12 kilometers into the stratosphere, creating a fast-moving cloud that […]
In the serene, rolling hills of West Arsi, Ethiopia, a young student’s extraordinary journey has etched his name into the nation’s history books. Khalid Beshir, a dedicated scholar from Dodola Boarding School, has achieved a near-perfect score of 591 out of 600 in Ethiopia’s rigorous university entrance examination—a feat so exceptional it has reverberated across […]
In a dramatic turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the athletics world, Ethiopian middle-distance running sensation Diribe Welteji has been provisionally suspended from competition, pending the outcome of an appeal by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The decision, upheld by the CAS Division President, bars […]
In a historic milestone for Ethiopia and the African continent, the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) has revealed its instrumental role in financing over 91% of the construction costs for the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s most ambitious hydropower project. With an investment exceeding 223 billion birr, the CBE’s unwavering support has propelled the […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| In a momentous display of regional diplomacy amid the swirling currents of the Nile River’s contentious waters, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud took center stage at the grand opening ceremony of Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on September 9, 2025. Joined by a cadre of influential African leaders, President Mohamud’s presence […]
In a historic moment for Africa, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was inaugurated in Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia, marking a monumental leap toward energy independence and regional prosperity. Kenyan President William Ruto, joined by a distinguished assembly of African and international leaders, celebrated the $5 billion project as a shining beacon of Africa’s ability to harness […]
In a historic moment that reverberates across the African continent, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a monumental achievement poised to redefine Ethiopia’s role as a powerhouse in regional energy production. Towering majestically along the Blue Nile in the Benishangul-Gumuz region, this multi-billion-dollar hydroelectric marvel stands as […]
Yabello, Ethiopia| In a harrowing incident that underscores the perils of road travel in Ethiopia’s rugged southern terrains, a passenger bus en route from Moyale to Yabello was reduced to a smoldering wreck after bursting into flames on Friday morning. Miraculously, all aboard escaped unscathed, turning what could have been a tragic disaster into a […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| In a fiery and resolute statement issued at the conclusion of its three-day congress on Friday, Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party (PP), led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, reaffirmed its commitment to securing Ethiopia’s “natural and historical” right to Red Sea access while vowing to intensify efforts against what it describes as “treasonous […]
In a heart-wrenching incident that underscores the dire risks faced by migrants seeking better lives, seven Ethiopian migrants succumbed to hunger and thirst during a treacherous boat journey from Somalia to Yemen, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Wednesday. This devastating loss adds to the alarming toll of over 350 migrant deaths and […]
