Hopeless, surviving by begging’: Civil war in Ethiopia ended in 2022 but many disabled still without care

Chandera Weldesenbet is worried about dying before he receives the help he needs. The 41-year-old veteran of the recent war in Ethiopia’s Tigray region has metal shrapnel in his body that is yet to be removed, more than two years after the fighting ended. …

Pope Francis Transfers Cameroonian-born Nigerian Apostolic Nuncio in Sri Lanka to Ethiopia

Aboard the papal plane, 13 April, 2025 / 9:55 pm (ACI Africa). Pope Francis has transferred Cameroonian-born Archbishop Brian Udaigwe, who has been serving as Apostolic Nuncio in Sri Lanka to Ethiopia. The Addis Ababa-based Apostolic Nunciature has …

Rwanda, Ethiopia, Nigeria: Who’s picking women leaders… and who’s trailing

In Chad, the results of the December 2024 legislative elections were hailed as a breakthrough. Civil society groups described the outcome as “remarkable“: 64 of the 188 elected members of parliament were women, giving the country a 34% female …

War in Ethiopia's Tigray region has left many disabled veterans without care

MEKELE, Ethiopia (AP) — Chandera Weldesenbet is worried about dying before he receives the help he needs. MEKELE, Ethiopia (AP) — Chandera Weldesenbet is worried about dying before he receives the help he needs. The 41-year-old veteran of the recent war in …

War in Ethiopia’s Tigray region has left many disabled veterans without care

Ethiopia, Algeria Sign Significant Agreements to Enhance Economic and Diplomatic Engagement

Addis Ababa, April 13, 2025 (ENA) -- Ethiopia and Algeria have signed a series of wide-ranging Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening their longstanding diplomatic ties and unlocking new avenues for economic cooperation. The agreement …

Cholera Outbreak Traced to Holy Water From Ethiopia

A sacred pilgrimage ended up in the toilet for several travelers earlier this year. Health officials in Europe have reported an outbreak of superbug cholera traced back to tainted holy water sourced from Ethiopia. Health officials in Germany and the UK …

Ethiopia-Somalia Tensions: Power Dynamics and Extra-Regional Actors in the Red Sea Region

Signed in 2024, the Ethiopia-Somaliland Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has reshaped regional dynamics, potentially granting Ethiopia sea access via Berbera in exchange for Somaliland’s recognition. This move challenged Somalia’s territorial integrity …

Ethiopia's mega dam project 98.66 complete

ADDIS ABABA, April 13 (Xinhua) -- The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has reached 98.66 percent completion, with six generating units currently in operation, the state-affiliated Fana Broadcasting Corporate reported Saturday. The progress update was …

Ethiopia’s Economic Reforms Mark Major Progress

Addis Ababa, April 13, 2025 (ENA) -- Ministry of Finance stated that this budget year marks a significant departure from previous years, as Ethiopia embarks on sweeping macroeconomic reforms. Ahmed Shide, Minister of Ministry of Finance, expressed strong …