Ethiopians need more than passive piety

In a nation fractured by war, where women’s bodies have become battlegrounds and bulldozers have destroyed houses in the name of “development,” Ethiopia’s Meserete Kristos Church faces a reckoning. As the world’s largest Mennonite denomination,...

Ethiopia's GERD mega dam: What you need to know

The human cost of constructing the dam A local media report caused a stir after it reported that in 14 years, at least 15,000 people may have diedduring the construction of the nearly $5 billion (€4.2 billion) Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam...

Ethiopia to commission Africa’s largest dam tomorrow

Author: Koang Pal Chang | Published: 6 hours ago Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam is seen as it undergoes construction work on the river Nile in Guba Woreda, Benishangul Gumuz Region, Ethiopia September 26, 2019. Picture taken September 26, 2019....

Ethiopia to open $5B mega-dam despite concerns over Nile water supply

Johannesburg — Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), on the Blue Nile is scheduled to open Tuesday to major fanfare in Ethiopia. The $5 billion dam project has been a uniting force for Ethiopians both at...

Ethiopian Agricultural Businesses seeks DAP imports

Save to read list Published by Oliver Kleinschmidt, Deputy Editor World Fertilizer, Monday, 08 September 2025 09:00 Importer Ethiopian Agricultural Businesses (EABC) has announced plans to buy 549 000 t of DAP for the country's 2025 - 26 season,...

Trans nonbinary runner Nikki Hiltz barely misses podium at World Championships

Nikki Hiltz powered home to fifth place in the women’s 1500 meter final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo Tuesday in 3 minutes, 57.08 seconds. Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon continued her dominance in the event with her fourth world...

PM Abiy Conveys New Year Message to Ethiopians

Addis Ababa, September 10, 2025 (ENA) -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has extended heartfelt New Year greetings to Ethiopians both at home and abroad, emphasizing the path to Ethiopia's renewal as manifested in the momentous inauguration of...

The second annual Africa-CARICOM Summit slated for Addis Ababa this month

Dominica News Online - Thursday, September 4th, 2025 at 3:09 PM Leaders and officials from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), including Heads of State and Government, the CARICOM Secretary-General, along with regional and international...

Boosting Sports Tourism through the “Great Run” Event in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa wakes up loud every November. Horns. Music. The slap of sneakers on hot pavement. A city turned into a stadium without walls. The Great Ethiopian Run is no small thing. It’s 10 kilometers of sweat, dance, color, and chaos in the best...

Second Africa-CARICOM Summit set for Addis Ababa

Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the CARICOM Secretary-General, and other regional and international representatives will join their African counterparts in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 7 September for the Second...

Second Africa-Caricom Summit set for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Heads of State and Governments of the Caribbean Community (Caricom), the Caricom Secretary-General, and other regional and international representatives will join their African counterparts in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 7 September for the Second...

Botim expands UAE-Ethiopia financial corridor with CBE partnership

Dubai: Astra Tech’s flagship fintech-first platform in MENA botim has signed its first direct banking partnership in Ethiopia with the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE). The partnership aims to facilitate remittance flows from the UAE to Ethiopia,...

GERD Nile Dispute 2025 What Egypt and Ethiopia Want

The Nile Basin is at the center of a fast-changing debate on transboundary rivers, water security, and regional power dynamics. How is the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) changing upstream and downstream relations? What is the role of the...

Top 10 Richest Ethiopians in 2025: Net Worth Shocks and Surprises

By The Habesha News Desk September 10, 2025 Ethiopia, one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, is home to a rising class of powerful entrepreneurs, industrialists, and investors who continue to shape the nation’s financial landscape. Despite...

Jamaican Sports and Entertainment Legend Allan “Skill” Cole Passes Away

KINGSTON, Jamaica – September 10, 2025 — Jamaica is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic figures, Allan “Skill” Cole, a legend whose influence transcended football and extended deeply into the heart of reggae music and culture. Cole,...

Strengthening ties: African leaders eye power imports from Ethiopia

Ethiopia on Tuesday inaugurated Africa’s largest dam to boost the economy, end frequent blackouts and support the growth of electric vehicle development in a country that has banned the importation of gasoline-powered vehicles. As reservoir waters...

Kenya among six Igad states where 42m face acute food insecurity

Panel discussion moderated by media personality Mark Masai to discuss the Igad Regional Focus of the 2025 Global Report on Food Crises, September 16, 2025. /IGAD Kenya is among six Igad countries facing one of the worst food crises in recent...

Where acting meets art: Portrait of Limerick-raised actress hangs in National Gallery

TWO NEW portraits of Irish actors, including one of Limerick-raised Ruth Negga, have been unveiled at the National Gallery of Ireland this week. Ms Negga and fellow Irish actor Stephen Rea are the subjects of the portraits. The works are by Dublin...

Egyptian Fans Used Laser Pointer Against Ethiopian Goalkeeper, Ethiopia Files Formal Complaint to CAF

By The Habesha News Desk September 9, 2025 During a heated African Cup of Nations qualifier, controversy erupted after Egyptian fans were caught using laser pointers to distract Ethiopia’s goalkeeper. Television footage and images circulated...

Beatrice Chebet shed tears of joy as Faith Kipyegon, Dorcus Ewoi win 1500m medals in Tokyo

Kenya has stamped its authority on the global athletics stage at the World Athletics Championships, but it wasn’t just the medals that moved the world. It was the emotions. A heart-stirring moment unfolded when 10,000m gold medalist Beatrice...