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Addis Media Networks Taps Apantac for Scalable KVM System
ADDIS ABADA, Ethiopia—When Addis Media Networks (AMN) upgraded its broadcast facility in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a key part of the project involved implementing a flexible and scalable KVM system. As a government-owned broadcaster operating Addis...

Why Home Gardening is Great for Ethiopia
When most people think about gardening, they picture someone in a sun hat muttering at tomatoes or quietly judging their neighbor’s lawn. But in Ethiopia, home gardening isn’t just a quaint weekend hobby. It’s a full-on game changer. It improves...

India’s BRICS Summit 2026 awaits Strategic Opportunities in Global Fashion
By Dr Vidhu Sekhar P India is all set to host the 18th BRICS Summit in 2026 and it is poised to create significant opportunities for the textile, apparel, handloom, and handicraft sectors. The leaders of BRICS nations at their summit in Rio de...

TV tonight: Bob Geldof, Bono and George Bush talk Live Aid at 40
Live Aid at 40: When Rock’n’Roll Took on the World 9pm, BBC Two “I didn’t think we had a deserving No 1; we had a pop single … but it had to work.” How did a simple song lead to a star-studded Wembley concert and inspire a movement that raised...
BIG READ: Beloved musical about redemption and hope
From the music and dancing to the costumes and design, nothing about this production feels small 08 July 2025 - 05:00 by Chris Thurman Cape Town Opera’s recent production of Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida was set in the year 3025. The show’s fantastical...

President Taye Arrives in Moroni to Attend Comoros’s 50th Anniversary of Independence Day
Addis Ababa, July, 5, 2025 (ENA)—Ethiopia's President Taye Atske Selassie has arrived in Moroni, Comoros, to take part in the 50th anniversary celebrations of the country’s Independence Day. Up on arrival his arrival at Prince Said Ibrahim...

"We love SA": Ramaphosa's bromance with the Ethiopian Prime Minister melts hearts at BRICS summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa and Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed were filmed during the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro The heartwarming video of their bromance went viral with over 16,000 reactions and 600 comments Social media users gushed...

Lavrov speaks to media at BRICS summit: As it happened
The Russian foreign minister is speaking to reporters at the BRICS summit in Brazil Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has held a press conference at the 17th annual BRICS summit. The two-day event kicked off on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro,...

This week’s TV: Lena Dunham’s ‘Too Much,’ Bono and Sting look back at Live Aid, and more
“Girls” creator Lena Dunham may have moved to London, but she’s back Thursday on Netflix with “Too Much.” In the rom-com miniseries, star Megan Stalter (everybody’s favorite unfiltered nepo baby Kayla in “Hacks”) plays Dunham’s fictionalized alter...

Egypt Doubts Ethiopia's Intentions in Nile Dam Negotiations
(MENAFN) Egypt raised concerns Thursday over Ethiopia’s true intentions regarding renewed discussions on its controversial dam project on the Nile, calling the offer for dialogue shallow and driven by political calculations. During a meeting with...

Ethiopia's controversial Nile dam complete after 14-year construction
Construction of Ethiopia’s controversial Nile dam is complete and Egypt and Sudan, downstream nations that vigorously opposed it, are invited to its inauguration ceremony, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Thursday. Egypt and Sudan have opposed...

Ethiopia Unveils Major Expansion of Cancer Care, Radiotherapy Services
Thu 03 Jul 2025 | 03:49 PM Ethiopia is embarking on a sweeping initiative to strengthen cancer treatment, research, and radiation therapy as part of a broader effort to build a more inclusive national healthcare system, Deputy Prime Minister...

Ethiopian PM Declares Grand Renaissance Dam “Complete” Amid Renewed Tensions with Egypt and Sudan
Watan-Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced on Thursday the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile River, a project that has sparked prolonged tensions with downstream neighbors, particularly Egypt and Sudan....

PM Anwar to meet Modi, Ethiopian PM at BRICS summit in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to hold key bilateral meetings with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali during the BRICS Leaders’ Summit. The discussions will take place on...
Ethiopian Government Under Abiy Ahmed Ali: A Dangerous Facade
July 2, 2025 The Habesha Archbishop Abune Petros The Ethiopian government has been a topic of much discussion and controversy lately. Under the leadership of Abiy Ahmed Ali, many headlines express deep concerns and reveal chilling stories. Have...

At Brics Summit’s sidelines, Anwar to hold talks with Modi, Ethiopian leader and Embraer CEO tomorrow
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to meet his counterparts from India and Ethiopia here. The meetings will take place on the sidelines of the BRICS Leaders’ Summit tomorrow. Anwar, who arrived here...
Covering up Defeat: Abiy Ahmed’s Mastery in the Art of Deception!!
By Nama Nekemto Abiy Ahmed has become quite the master in the art of deception, captivating our attention with his web of deceit. Every day is like a new episode in a thriller series, featuring tactics that are anything but child’s play. It’s not...

Ethiopia: Laeke Getachew sues Meedo Records in Intellectual...
The legal action centres on allegations of systemic neglect and ownership disputes over Getachew’s work. The lawsuit, filed earlier in June, claims Meedo Records failed to fulfil key contractual obligations, including providing talent development,...
Beyond Mengistu and Meles: Abiy Ahmed Ethiopia’s Most Ruthless Leader
July 3, 2025 The habesha abiy ahmed Ethiopia has never encountered a leader as destructive as Abiy Ahmed, surpassing even the notorious regimes of Mengistu and Meles. This statement encapsulates profound anger and a strong moral condemnation. To...

Stakeholders Emphasize Public Participation as Key to Sustainable Food System Transition
Addis Ababa, June 11, 2025 (ENA)— Stakeholders underscore the critical need for broad societal involvement to achieve a sustainable and inclusive food system in Ethiopia. The Ethiopian News Agency (ENA), in partnership with the Ethiopian...