Digital technology was supposed to disperse power. Early internet visionaries hoped that the revolution they were unleashing would empower individuals to free themselves from ignorance, poverty, and tyranny. And for a while, at least, it di...

In lieu of actually promoting peace, Donald Trump has reportedly resorted to begging for a Nobel Peace Prize nomination. The U.S. president phoned Norway’s Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg “out of the blue” last month, hoping to discuss the possibility of ac…

The federal government, led by the Ministry of Agriculture, is finalising a sweeping licensing regime that will introduce formal regulation to a predominantly subsistence-based fishing sector. The...

The Birr's (Brewed Buck) market against the Dollar (Green Buck) advanced in neat formation over six trading sessions last week. Private lenders marched almost shoulder to shoulder, policymakers fixed...

A decade ago, a case in the United States (US) jolted Wall Street. An ambulance operator in the State of Arizona had, in 2011, accepted a buy-out that valued it below earlier indications. Shareholders said their bankers, lured by lucrative financing...

As African leaders gather in Cape Town for the African Water Investment Summit, there can be no equivocation that the world faces an unprecedented water crisis that demands a paradigm shift in how we value and govern our most precious resource. The scale of the challenge is staggering. Over half the world's food production now comes from areas experiencing declining freshwater supplies. Two-thirds of the global population face water scarcity at least one month a year. More than 1,000 children...

The Scoop East African telecoms giant Safaricom is targeting a seven-fold increase in its subscribers in Ethiopia in five years, driven by the move to digital payments in Africa’s second-most populous country, the company’s chief technology officer told Semaf…

Ethiopian Airlines and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a financing contract to build a new international airport near Bishoftu. Costing about $10

Textile major Raymond Ltd. is taking a cautious stance on the tariffs imposed by the United States on India, according to its Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Amit Agarwal. He called it a “volatile situation” where there should not be a “knee-jerk reaction…

Lucy was recovered in Ethiopia in 1974 from what was an ancient lake near fossilized remains of crocodiles, turtle eggs and crab claws.

Lucy was recovered in Ethiopia in 1974 from what was an ancient lake near fossilized remains of crocodiles, turtle eggs and crab claws.

The human ancestor fossil known as Lucy has left Ethiopia for display in a European museum

CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati has unveiled images of its design for a new cultural center in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. The project is located in Kazanchis, a cultural, musical, and historic neighborhood currently undergoing transformation as part of a…

Background Gender-based violence (GBV) is a major health problem affecting displaced populations disproportionately. However, limited research existed on the prevalence, barriers, and facilitators for survivors seeking care. Objective This study aims to est…

Introduction Ensuring accessible and affordable healthcare continues to be a key priority in low- and middle-income countries, including Ethiopia. To enhance healthcare coverage and provide financial protection, especially for vulnerable populations such as w…

A local man is sharing his experience after helping to supply health, faith, and hope to those in need halfway around the world. Jim Hodson, a family nurse practitioner at Health First in Fall River, and a church member of Crosswalk New England, was sent in l…

Introduction Loneliness and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) constitute significant risk factors for mental disorders, with loneliness emerging as a serious global public health concern. Recent research highlights the role of loneliness as a potential lin…

Introduction Hypogonadism is an established complication in male patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, potentially exacerbating metabolic dysregulation and impairing quality of life. Global studies have documented an elevated prevalence of hypogonadism amon…

Author summary Rift Valley fever virus and C. burnetii are priority pathogens that cause severe febrile illnesses with overlapping symptoms, yet their burden in Ethiopia remains poorly understood. This study investigated the prevalence of these infections amo…

Author summary The geographical distribution of the Schistosoma spp. is determined by the habitat of the snail intermediate host, specific for each species. Authors present a case of Schistosoma japonicum diagnosed in Ethiopia, in a patient with no history of…

Background Hepatitis A is an acute viral infection of the liver caused by hepatitis A virus (HAV) that is acquired through the feco-oral route. It has the highest incidence among the four major acute viral hepatitis types (A, B, C, and E) and usually occurs i…

Author summary This study investigates the perceptions of cattle owners concerning the risk of bovine tuberculosis (BTB) transmission through the consumption of raw milk. Bovine tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium Bovis, is a zoonotic disease that poses a s…

Nearly 600 million people across the African continent still lack access to electricity. Close to one billion rely on traditional biofuels for cooking. Africa is also very vulnerable to climate change, even though it has contributed less than 5% of the world'…

We’re halfway through the “decisive decade” leading up to 2030, and the urgency of climate action is at our doorstep. Leaders have several major milestones this September to mark that halfway point, gathering in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the second UN Clima…

Africa’s Second Climate Summit in Ethiopia will try to find ways to bring in more finance to help the continent adapt to climate change.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and OpenAI's Sam Altman have been aggressively promoting the idea that everyone, children included, should form relationships with AI "friends" or "companions." Mean...

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Church leaders, members of the Mennonite community and scholars from as far as Indonesia and Ethiopia will gather next week at Elizabethtown College for a conference exploring the history and global impact of the early Anabaptist movement.

Safaricom Talent Cloud is offering a six-week Capstone Project for tech professionals to build, launch, and showcase products with expert mentorship and peer collaboration. The program is open to those ...

Presentation: Ladder of Heaven The Virgin Mary is the world’s most storied person. For two millennia, countless stories have been told about the miracles the Mother of Jesus Christ has performed for the faithful who call upon her name. Africans were among th…

Meet the First Female-Only Skateboarding Group in Ethiopia View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ethiopian girl skaters (@ethiopian_girl_skaters) Every Saturday morning, at the Addis Skate Park in Ethiopia’s capital city, countless girls gather to …

[Temelso Gashaw is a human rights lawyer who has previously served as a senior human rights officer at the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC)] Ethiopia, an East African nation marked by tumultuous history of violent conflict, is currently at a critical …

Không phải ngẫu nhiên mà hơn 90% trong số 33 vụ việc của Tòa án Hình sự Quốc tế (ICC) được hướng vào các quốc gia thuộc "Nam bán cầu" — điều này cho thấy "sự thiên vị sâu sắc" của phương Tây, nhà nhân chủng học xã hội người Ethiopia, ông Mohammed Awel Hagos, …

When Sandford International School (SIS) opened its doors in Addis Abeba more than seven decades ago, few would have predicted that its largest challenge would come not from the rigours of education but from the tax office. In recent weeks, the Ministry of Revenues demanded over 129 million Br in back taxes from the School, claiming that its fee-charging operations resemble a commercial enterprise far more than a charitable nonprofit. Its administrators insist that it is a nonprofit entity th...

On July 31, 2025, Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) and the Organization for Justice and Accountability in the Horn of Africa (OJAH), both non-governmental...

Sputnik Africa has started broadcasting its radio programs to residents of the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa and the surrounding territories.

MATXCƠVA (Sputnik) - Đài phát thanh Sputnik đã chính thức phát sóng tại thủ đô Addis Ababa và các vùng lân cận của Ethiopia, theo thông tin từ bộ phận báo chí của tập đoàn truyền thông "Rossiya Segodnya" cung cấp cho Sputnik.

Ethiopia’s institutions are speaking. The National Bank is warning against disinformation. The Ministry of Education is demanding transparency.

When people think about media, Africa is rarely the first thing that comes to mind. And when it does come up, it is often portrayed through a very narrow lens—poverty, conflict, or outdated stereotypes. But African media is so much more than that. It is power…

Our Objective is simple and clear - to promote hunting in Africa. And everything we do, focuses on this central mission. We believe that for the passionate hunters they are either hunting, or spend their time wishing they were hunting. This publication helps …

On a weekday afternoon in Addis Abeba, when remote workers were buried in trans-Atlantic calls and racing to meet deadlines, software developer Oliyad Takele sat in front of a frozen screen. For four years, he has battled with an internet connection...

The African Development Bank will contribute $500 million for the construction of a new international airport in Ethiopia that is expected to carry 100 million passengers a year by 2029. The AfDB’s contribution, when approved by its board, follows the bank’s …

Afar region in Ethiopia reveals a fascinating discovery. Fossils of multiple human ancestor species are unearthed. These species coexisted about 2.6 to 2.8 million years ago. This challenges old views of human evolution. The discovery includes a new Australop…

Author summary Fasciolosis is a neglected parasitic disease caused by liver flukes and affects both animals and humans. In Ethiopia, fasciolosis poses a significant burden to animal health and agricultural livelihoods. Despite this, there has been no recent n…

New early Homo species discovered that challenges 'ape-to-human' evolution theoryEarth.com New discoveries of Australopithecus and Homo from Ledi-Geraru, EthiopiaNature Fossils show two types of ancient human ancestors lived at the same place and time. One wa…

From left: Tilahun Girma, partner at PKF Ethiopia; Feysel Takele, managing partner; and lecturer Dakito Alemu (PhD) mark a milestone few firms in the country can claim. The newly established and officially inaugurated audit, tax, and advisory firm opened its doors on August 15, 2025, at their Liberia St. office, opposite Balcha Hospital, Capstone Building. PKF Global operates in over 150 countries...

These jerrycans imprisones around Qera, locked in orderly submission, hint at a small-scale drama of fuel security, shopkeepers' vigilance, and the unspoken tension between convenience and caution. Each cap, a tiny fortress; each chain, a quiet warning, one wrong move and chaos, or at least a very messy day, awaits. With fuel shortages stretching from Addis Abeba to regional capitals like Bahir Da...

The human ancestor fossil known as Lucy left Ethiopia for display in a European museum, Ethiopian national media reported Friday, citing Tourism Minister Selamawit Kassa. Lucy's skeleton, which is 40% complete, left Ethiopia on Friday and will be displayed at…

The teeth also confirm that there were at least four types of hominins throughout East Africa at the time, with a fifth roaming in southern Africa.

A set of teeth discovered in Ethiopia likely belonged to a previously unidentified species of early human-like ancestors.

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is a vital legume crop worldwide, valued for its high nutritional content and significant contribution to food security and soil fertility through biological nitrogen fixation. Despite its importance, chickpea yields remain subop…

Learn more about the handful of tooth fossils that complicate the history of humans in northeastern Ethiopia.

Just a 10-minute drive from Dalol, or a 20-minute drive from Lake Assale in northern Ethiopia is a mysterious canyon. Although temperatures are often in the 90s or higher, it looks as if it’s been dusted with snow that never seems to melt. The canyon does no…

1. Placas labiais usadas pelo povo Mursi da Etiópia The most unique traditions around the world. A Thread 1. Lip plates worn by the Mursi people from Ethiopia pic.twitter.com/1zIMzyowqo — Crazy Moments (@Crazymoments01) June 10, 2025 2. A antiga tradição c…

The secret transportation of thousands of Ethiopian Jews to Israel in the 1980s by the Mossad and the CIA.

Smallholder wheat farmers of Ethiopia frequently use landraces as seed sources that are low yielders and susceptible to diseases due to shortage of seeds of adapted improved bread wheat varieties. Developing novel improved varieties with wider adaptability an…

This special anniversary edition of Colorado’s Taste of Ethiopia Festival offered a unique opportunity to explore the rich heritage and vibrant traditions of Ethiopia.

The Scene Ethiopian percussionist Mulatu Astatke — widely recognized as the father of Ethio-Jazz — wants the sub-genre he helped kickstart nearly 60 years ago to have a more prominent role on the world stage. And he is determined to make it happen. Speaking t…

Even through its neglected upkeep, Piassa's ambience told a story that cannot be recreated. Most of the landmarks that made Piassa what it is are vanishing into the dust as Addis Abeba is gradually succumbing to modern aluminium and glass structures. Soon there will be nothing to show of the old but memories. Sawraworq Tafari, our photographer, has captured the last weeks on his camera. ...

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(Bloomberg) -- The Paris Club of mostly developed country creditors is said to have extended a deadline for Ethiopia to reach a preliminary bailout deal with...

The below is an excerpt from a recent edition of Bitcoin Magazine Pro, Bitcoin Magazine's premium markets newsletter. To be among the first to receive these insights and other on-chain bitcoin market analysis straight to your inbox, subscribe now. With Bitcoi…

Summary: In WWII, Mussolini's ambitions for a new Roman Empire led Italy into catastrophic military endeavors, marred by outdated equipment and poor strategy. Italy's initial armored units, relying on ineffective "tankettes" and the ill-equipped Fiat 3000, fa…

A man walks by a destroyed tank near Arbit, Ethiopia (Photo by J. Countess/Getty Images) Not long after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, when I found it difficult to talk about much else, I attended an international conference. There I got into conversation with a woman who worked for one of the large charities providing relief to war zones in Africa. Politely but firmly she complained that the consequence of the fixation with Ukraine was that Africa’s many, ongoing, disastrous wars were once again being ignored. She particularly had in mind Ethiopia’s war in its Tigray province.

Open access notables Revisiting the Last Ice Area projections from a high-resolution Global Earth System Model, Fol et al., Communications Earth & Environment: The Last Ice Area—located to the north of Greenland and the northern Canadian Arctic Archipelago—i…

Open access notables Absence of causality between seismic activity and global warming, Verbitsky et al., Earth System Dynamics: There is no more consequential scientific matter today than global warming. The societal and policy implications, however, hinge …

Open access notables 300 years of sclerosponge thermometry shows global warming has exceeded 1.5 °C, McCulloch et al., Nature Climate Change: Using 300 years of ocean mixed-layer temperature records preserved in sclerosponge carbonate skeletons, we demonstr…

Ethiopia’s long-anticipated stadium in Addis Ababa, with which the country aspires to host the AFCON, may get a boost to completion, but several questions remain.

With the world ringing in the new year, the BRICS economic alliance has welcomed 2024 by officially adding 5 expansion nations to its ranks. Specifically, the bloc introduced Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia to kick off …

Asamenew Arba, a weaver operating from a building housing micro enterprises near Shero Meda in northern Addis Abeba, faces severe difficulties in his trade due...

On May 8, TOPPAN Gravity Ethiopia Share Company (TOPPAN Gravity Ethiopia), a collaboration between TOPPAN Gravity Limited (TOPPAN…

The producers and key creatives behind the Live Aid musical Just for One Day, which officially opened Tuesday night at the Old Vic, have banded together to ensure that 10 percent of every ticket sold goes to the Band Aid Charitable Trust established by Bob Ge…

Somalia has demanded that a memorandum of understanding – which would see Ethiopia gain access to the Red Sea via a Somaliland port – be ripped up.

Only 3% of designers across all disciplines are Black in spite of Black folks being 12% of the population in the United States. Black designers have faced structural exclusion from the industry, resulting in experiences of isolation. Yet, Black designers are …