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A River of Tears: Examining Eight Years Under Abiy Ahmed
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (166+ words) A ruler's character is revealed not by how he treats his opponents, but by how he treats the innocent who stand in his path." Mahatma Gandhi Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees." Isaiah…...
Afar Region Says Controlling Wildfire Beyond Its Capacity
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (238+ words) Toronto " The Afar region of Ethiopia says controlling the wildfire it has been fighting for since yesterday has now become beyond its capacity." It was discovered on Wednesday around 12: 20 P. M. local time." Kilbet Rasu zone of the Berhale district has been…...
Ethiopia Rolling Out New Vehicle License Registration System
1+ day, 59+ min ago (164+ words) Toronto " Ethiopia is rolling out a new vehicle license plate number registration nearly a year after the Ministry of Transportation announced it." The current license plate numbers were based on those issued in the regional state bearing the ethnic identity…...
OFC says the election "will not bring lasting peace, stability, or democratic governance"
1+ day, 59+ min ago (279+ words) Toronto " The Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC), one of the major ethnic-Oromo opposition parties in the country, on Wednesday released a statement regarding the Ethiopian federal election, which took place on June 1, 2026." "The Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC) firmly believes that the…...
The Massacre in Arsi, Ludicrous number from the Election
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (107+ words) Toronto " In an interview with Anchor Media, Ato Abiyu Berele and Eprhem Madebo shared views regarding the ongoing massacre of Orthodox Christians and its context, the election, and the overall dangerous condition Ethiopia is in. Regarding the election, particularly claims…...
Gambella, Ethiopia: Federal Police Member Reportedly Opens Fire in the City
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (291+ words) Toronto'A federal police member stationed in Gambella City, South West Ethiopia, reportedly opened fire on Monday evening. "According to an update released by the regional government, an unexpected shooting incident occurred this evening in the city of Gambella, involving a…...
Ethiopia's Budget for the Upcoming Fiscal Year Approved
3+ day, 26+ min ago (165+ words) Nairobi, Kenya'The House of the Federation, after discussing the draft 2019 (Ethiopian Calendar) federal government budget during its regular session today, approved it unanimously at more than 2. 3 trillion birr and announced that it has been sent to the House of Peoples…...
Ethiopia, Tigray: Regional Decree Imposes Penalties for Draft Evasion and Related Offences
3+ day, 26+ min ago (298+ words) Nairobi, Kenya " A new regional decree titled "Proclamation to Ensure the Survival and Security of the People" has been issued in Ethiopia's Tigray region days after a reported drone strike. The decree, signed and sealed by regional president Dr. Debretsion…...
A Professor Without Friends: Scholarship, Activism, and the Cost of Speaking Out
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (229+ words) Over the course of my academic work and public engagement with Ethiopian affairs, I have learned that speaking openly about injustice often carries significant personal costs. One of those costs has been the gradual loss of friendships, professional relationships, and…...
The Tale of Two Boycotts
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (362+ words) By Bilelenlgne Gashaw Mengistu" The forces behind the forgery had been bitter enemies until then. They forged a temporary alliance for one reason: to take down Teddy Afro, their shared target. Before telling who the culprits were, let's rewind a…...