Amhara Uprising: Poverty as a cause of instability [by D. B. Kebede]
Per the 2007 Population and Housing Census, Amhara is the second largest ethnic groups in Ethiopia. Most of the Amhara population lives in Godner, Gojjam, Wollo and Shewa provinces. However, due to...
View ArticleColombia plane crash: five survivors, 76 killed on plane carrying Chapecoense...
The guardian Charter aircraft crashes on approach to Medellín, killing 76 people Brazilian football team Chapecoense among 81 people on board Three players among the five survivors, reports say Read...
View ArticleCoalition renewed vow to struggle for democratic Ethiopia
Leaders of the recently established political coalition held a public meeting in Stockholm, Sweden, on Sunday where they renewed their commitment to work for the formation of an all inclusive...
View ArticleWhy is the Ethiopian diaspora so influential?
Ethiopians across the world have been protesting During a year of anti-government protests throughout Ethiopia, its global diaspora, particularly that in the US, has been deeply involved – and not just...
View ArticleThe cities with the worst quality of life in the world
Independent The cities with the worst quality of life in the world tend to have the toxic mix of political stability, crime, as well as low standards of living. Every year, Mercer, one of the world’s...
View ArticleEthiopia says foiled Eritrea-backed terror attack, kill 15 [by Tesfa-Alem Tekle]
Eritrea, which borders Sudan and Ethiopia, has been dubbed the North Korea of Africa (HRW) November 29, 2016 (ADDIS ABABA) – Ethiopia authorities said they foiled an Eritrean backed terrorist attack,...
View ArticleProf. Merara Gudina detained after coming from official visit to European...
Dr. Merera Gudina ESAT News- This is really an insult for European Union officials to detain their guest for giving his testimony to European Union about Ethiopian Human Right Situation. Also,...
View ArticleEthiopia’s Merera Gudina detained after trip to Europe [BBC]
Merera Gudina’s arrest has been criticised by a member of the European parliament A prominent opposition leader in Ethiopia has been detained after he returned from Europe. Merera Gudina had violated...
View ArticleProf. Merera Gudina is arrested for sitting next to Dr. Berhanu Nega {Ana...
November 9, 2016, Professor Merera Gudina (center)appeared with Rio’s Olympic silver medal winner, athlete Feyisa Lilesa and gave speech at EU parliament in Brussels. Photo ayyaantuu.net Ana Gomes’s...
View ArticleEthiopia: 15 Ginbot 7 members killed in foiled ‘Eritrea-backed’ terror attack
Ethiopia has often accused Eritrea of trying to destabilise the country, something Asmara denies. By Ludovica Iaccino November 30, 2016 14:33 GMT Tigray Valley. Surrounding Of Wukro. Tigray. Ethiopia....
View ArticleThousands of Ethiopian-Israelis celebrate Sigd Day in Jerusalem
The State of Israel is working tirelessly to continue to use all means at its disposal to release Avraham Mengistu,’ says Rivlin of Hamas captive. Ethiopian Jews celebrate Sigd in Jerusalem. (photo...
View ArticleEthiopia’s Eparchy of Bahirdar-Dessie Baptises 300 Catechumens
Ethiopia: Baptisms in Bahirdar Dessie – RV The Ethiopian Catholic Eparchy of Bahir dar-Dessie, baptised 300 Catechumens among the people of Gumuz, in Banshagul Gumuz Regional State, this week, on the...
View ArticleETHIOPIA SECURITY DETAIN PROMINENT OPPOSITION PARTY LEADER DR. MERERA GUDINA
Merera Gudina’s arrest has been criticised by a member of the European parliament ADDIS STANDARD NEWS: Addis Abeba Dec. 1/2016 – Security forces implementing Ethiopia’s six-month State of Emergency...
View ArticleFidel Castro’s Legacy in the Eyes of Ethiopians – SBS Amharic
Fidel Castro’s Legacy in the Eyes of Ethiopians – SBS Amharic
View ArticleEthiopia: Oromo opposition leader arrested
Merera Gudina was arrested after he appeared at the EU parliament to testify on current political crisis in Ethiopia. Merera is the chairman of the Oromo Federalist Congress [Barry Malone/Reuters] A...
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