In recent months, the Ethiopian government has unveiled a series of ambitious mega projects, often accompanied by elaborate ceremonies and sweeping promises.

Ethiopia is heir to one of the world’s richest cultural tapestries. Ge’ez, Arabic, Oromo, Somali, and dozens of other languages all form part of this mosaic. To elevate one while neglecting the others ...

Editorial - On 4 September 2025, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed toured the AeroAbay drone assembly plant and proudly declared that Ethiopia's "locally produced drones" are "key to defending the nation's ...

The result of these distortions is that when most people think of Africa’s past, they see only pyramids and pharaohs — and imagine them as white. Meanwhile, kingdoms like Kush, Mali, Aksum, Songhai, ...

The UN’s recent New York resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, alongside renewed calls for a ...

Eritrea was once one of Africa’s most industrialised parts. Now even the most basic goods, like soap or bottled water, have ...

Effect: Israeli firms are guaranteed profits; African governments and citizens bear all repayment risk. Why it matters: Aid ...

Sudan has issued what it describes as a “red alert” warning of potential floods in five provinces along the Nile River, ...

Sudan has issued what it describes as a “red alert” warning of potential floods in five provinces along the Nile River, citing rising water levels in its two main tributaries, the Blue and White Nile ...

Ethiopia's Defence Forces have reaffirmed their readiness to safeguard the nation's strategic interests regarding maritime access, amid growing regional political and security debates on the issue.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to musician Meklit Hadero about her new album, "A Piece of Infinity," which celebrates Ethiopian music.

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