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 […]
In a deeply troubling development, celebrated Ethiopian long-distance runner Galete Burka has accused her husband of betraying her trust by selling her properties without consent, initiating divorce proceedings, and creating an environment of fear that has left her concerned for her personal safety. The allegations, which have sparked widespread concern, highlight the vulnerabilities faced by […]
•On This Day: Remembering Operation Solomon’s Unprecedented Humanitarian Mission On May 24–25, 1991, in the span of just 36 hours, the State of Israel carried out one of the most ambitious and daring rescue missions in modern history—Operation Solomon. This top-secret, record-breaking airlift saved 14,325 Ethiopian Jews from war-torn Ethiopia and brought them to safety […]
London, United Kingdom| In a stunning showcase of endurance, strategy, and sheer willpower, Ethiopia’s Tigist Assefa carved her name into the annals of marathon history by setting a new women-only world record at the 2025 London Marathon. Assefa crossed the finish line in a breathtaking time of 2:15:50, eclipsing the previous record of 2:16:16 set […]
•GSMA Report Highlights Sector’s 8% GDP Contribution Addis Ababa| Ethio telecom, Ethiopia’s state-owned telecommunications giant, has emerged as a central pillar of the nation’s economic and digital transformation, contributing a notable 8% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023. This is according to a new report by the Global System for Mobile Communications […]
•Civilians Targeted in Haro Limu District as Residents Blame Oromo Liberation Army for Reprisal Killings Haro Limu, Oromia Region, Ethiopia| At least 29 civilians were killed in a wave of violent attacks between 07 and 12 April in Haro Limu district, East Wollega Zone of Ethiopia’s Oromia region, in what local residents describe as retaliatory […]
Addis Ababa| The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) has reported the killing of a high-ranking member of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), identified as “Shode,” a figure the military alleges played a significant role during the recent Dar es Salaam peace talks between the federal government and the insurgent group. According to an official statement […]
•Family Pleads for International Intervention as Rights Group Exposes Widespread Human Trafficking Crisis in Kufra A grassroots advocacy group has issued an urgent appeal over the case of Tesfay Hagos Alemayehu, a 31-year-old Ethiopian refugee from the war-ravaged Tigray region, who is reportedly being held in inhumane conditions by human traffickers in Kufra, a remote […]
•The Agreement Comes Without Debt Write-Down •Restructuring Agreement Offers Temporary Relief but Highlights Deeper Financial Challenges Ethiopia has secured additional time to repay its mounting sovereign debt under a preliminary restructuring agreement with its official creditors, though the deal stops short of reducing the overall debt burden. The announcement, made by William Roos, co-chair of […]
