Animal Farm and the Struggle for Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights in Ethiopia

October 18, 2025

Introduction George Orwell’s “Animal Farm” is not simply a story about animals; it is a profound political allegory about how revolutions fail when ideals are corrupted by power. Written in 1945, Orwell’s

Cruel Abiy Ahmed Ali

Editorials

October 17, 2025

By The Habesha Editorial Board October 16, 2025 Cruelty, Centralization, Manipulation, and Betrayal: The Complex Leadership of Abiy Ahmed Ali The atrocity in Fanit, Bäʿalemlay, is not a random act of military

Armed Struggle In Ethiopia, Undergoing Intensified Activity, While Peaceful Struggle Largely Dormant

By Nama Nekemto For an extended period our collective efforts have rightly involved deep intellectual discourse and rigorous debates surrounding the optimal theoretical pathways to achieving fundamental democratic change in Ethiopia. These conversations have undeniably served a crucial purpose, shaping

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Selective Outrage and Double Standards: Questioning South Africa’s Moral Focus on Genocide

Analysis & Opinion

October 15, 2025

By Caleb Ta. (Dr.) Independent Researcher in African Political Affairs; Human Rights Advocate Preface: A Test of Moral Consistency in Africa’s New Diplomacy In an age when moral leadership is increasingly invoked

Guns Can Win Wars, Not Democracies: A Response to Nama Nekemto

News

October 15, 2025

By Abel Eshetu Debate is the lifeblood of a democratic culture, and I welcome Nama Nekemto’s thoughtful rebuttal to my article “Myths of Armed Struggle in Bringing Sustainable Peace in Ethiopia.” Our disagreement,

Is Parking Work a Disgrace or a Dignified Act for Gedu?

By The Habesha Editorial Board “True honor lies in earning a clean livelihood through honest work, not in living lavishly on the toil and blood of the people.” In an era when leadership in Ethiopia is too often synonymous with

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Ethiopia: Washington Update – 50 State Strategy: A Call to Action

October 14, 2025

News

Washington update – by Mesfin Mekonen We are launching a 50-State Strategy to mobilize Ethiopian Americans and friends of Ethiopia across the country. Each state will organize efforts to contact U.S. Senators and Members of

Open Letter to Reverend Franklin Graham

News·Open Letter

October 13, 2025

October 13, 2025 Subject: A Christian Appeal to Refuse Mediation on Behalf of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Regime Dear Reverend Franklin Graham, Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord

Messay Kebede Professor Emeritus College of Arts and Sciences and Addis Ababa University: Philosophy

Reflections on the Saliency of Fano’s Unification

Messay Kebede Despite repeated promises, a successful merger of Fano groups is continuously postponed to a later date. My purpose is not to throw cold water on the attempt at unification: I sincerely hope that it will occur, and with

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Ethiopia’s Poverty Rate Soars to 43% in 2025 — World Bank Warns of Reversed Progress

October 13, 2025

News

The Habesha Review | World Bank and IMF | October 2025 After more than two decades of hard-won progress in reducing poverty, Ethiopia is witnessing a dramatic reversal. According to the World

Ethiopian Birr Continues Its Free Fall: Inflation, Political Instability, and Forex Shortages Deepen Economic Woes

Business·Economy·News

October 13, 2025

By Zehabesha Business Desk | October 2025 The Ethiopian Birr (ETB) continues its downward spiral, emerging as one of the weakest currencies in Africa. Since January 2025, the Birr has lost more

From Professor to Cadre: A Public Appeal to Al Mariam — Once a Defender of Human Rights, Now a Voice for Power

By Zehabesha Editorial Desk For nearly two decades, Professor Alemayehu G. “Al” Mariam stood as one of Ethiopia’s most articulate and uncompromising voices for human rights, democracy, and constitutional governance. Through his powerful weekly commentaries—many of which were published on

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Fasil Demoz Returns with “Mela Alew Goje” — A Powerful New Amharic Music Release for 2025

News·Video

October 11, 2025

Zehabesha Entertainment Desk Renowned Ethiopian artist Fasil Demoz has officially released his latest single, “Mela Alew Goje” (መላ አለው ጎጄ), marking one of the most anticipated musical launches of 2025. The new

Breaking News: UK Ethiopian Diaspora Rejects Abiy’s “National Dialogue” — Massive Amhara Protest Erupts in London

News

October 11, 2025

Tensions Flare at Park Plaza Victoria as Amhara Community Stages Major Protest LONDON, UK—The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission’s (ENDC) effort to collect agenda items from the UK diaspora at the Park Plaza Victoria

María Corina Machado Awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for Her Fight to Restore Democracy in Venezuela

By Zehabesha News Desk (The Habesha News) — The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to María Corina Machado, Venezuela’s most prominent opposition leader, honoring her “courageous struggle for democracy, human rights, and peaceful change in

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Abiy’s ‘Dialogue Commission’ Rejected in London – Ethiopians Dismiss the So-Called National Consultation

October 11, 2025

News

London — Zehabesha News Desk A major diplomatic embarrassment unfolded in London this week as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s so-called National Dialogue Commission was met with firm rejection and protest from members

Haile Selassie’s Band of Armenian Orphans: How a Shared Faith Shaped Ethiopia’s Musical Legacy

History·News

October 10, 2025

By Zehabesha News DeskSource: New Lines Magazine, by Irina Costache (October 10, 2025) In the spring of 1924, Ras Tafari Makonnen—Ethiopia’s Crown Prince and de facto ruler, later crowned Emperor Haile Selassie—set

ICRC Confirms Receiving Wounded Government Soldiers and Visiting POWs Held by Fano Forces

By Zehabesha News DeskSource: Meseret Media (Addis Ababa) — The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has confirmed that it received wounded government soldiers from Fano forces following recent clashes in Ethiopia’s North Wollo Zone. The organization also reported that

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ANALYSIS & OPINION

Aksum and Adulis From One Kingdom to Ethiopia and Eritrea

August 14, 2025

History·News

The Habesha On History Aksum and Adulis were twin pillars of the Aksumite Kingdom, linking highland markets to Red Sea trade between 300 BCE and 1,000 CE. Today, Aksum lies in Ethiopia while Adulis is in Eritrea. What is the connection between Aksum

Ethiopian History Unveiled: Ancient Civilizations to Modern Day

August 5, 2025

History

The Habesha On History Ethiopian history is a rich tapestry woven with ancient civilizations, enduring monarchies, and diverse cultural dynamics. Ethiopia, known as one of Africa’s oldest nations, boasts a history

The Legacy of Meles Zenawi and Lencho Leta for Ethnic Conflicts

July 11, 2025 The Habesha Meles Zenawi and Lencho Leta played significant

Human Rights

Sudan is Facing the World’s Deadliest Humanitarian Crisis

September 28, 2025

Human Rights·News

Genocide Alert Team A Nation on the Brink Sudan today stands as the site of the world’s deadliest humanitarian disaster. What began as a violent struggle for power between rival factions has

“They Make a Desert and Call It Peace”: Mia Mottley’s Moral Indictment of a World in Crisis

September 27, 2025

Human Rights

“‘They plunder, they butcher, they ravish, they make it desert and call it peace.’” – Barbados PM’s Powerful Speech at UN | AC1G When Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley took the podium at

History Repeating Itself: From Professor Asrat Woldeyes to Christian Tadele

The Habesha News Desk September 18, 2025 The story of Ethiopia’s political

History

Ethiopian Bible: Unlocking the Secrets Hidden from Western Christianity

June 9, 2025

History

Did you know that 99% of people believe the Bible has never changed? Yet, hidden in plain sight is the Ethiopian Bible—a version older, larger, and teeming with lost books that Western

The End of the Atrocious Italian Occupation: 84th Anniversary

May 5, 2025

History·News

May 5, 1941, marks the victorious entry of Haile Selassie into Addis Ababa to end the atrocious Italian occupation. The war of the Italian Fascists on Ethiopia from 1936 to 1941 was

HIM Haile Selassie I and King Hussein of Jordan: A Royal Encounter

HIM Haile Selassie I and His Majesty King Hussein of Jordan were

Biography | Profile

Christian Tadele Biography Life Career Detention and Health Update

September 30, 2025

Biography

By The Habesha News Desk September 30, 2025 Christian Tadele’s early life and education, rise as an Ethiopian politician, and his role in the National Movement of Amhara (NaMA). Many ask: What is his work

Mohammed Al Amoudi Billionaire Boosts Ethiopia’s Economy

September 14, 2025

Biography·News

By The Habesha News Desk September 14, 2025 Mohammed Al Amoudi backs the Ethiopian economy in a big way. Often called the richest in Ethiopia and a global billionaire, he was born in Ethiopia, lived in Saudi Arabia,

Gebisa Ejeta World Food Prize Laureate and Purdue Sorghum Pioneer

By The Habesha News Desk September 4, 2025 – Gebisa Ejeta, 2009

Art & Music

Ethiopiyaye (ኢትዮጵያዬ)” – Rahel Getu’s Patriotic Anthem (2021)

Art & Music·Video

August 3, 2025

Rahel Getu’s stirring single “Ethiopiyaye (ኢትዮጵያዬ)”, released on September 4, 2021, formed a powerful centerpiece of her debut album Etemete, making her the first member of the girl group Endegna (formerly Yegna)

Art & Music·Biography

Afewerk Tekle: Celebrating an Ethiopian Artistic Icon

May 18, 2025

(The Habesha) – Afewerk Tekle, a celebrated Ethiopian artist, was born on October 22, 1932, in Ankober, Shewa Province. Renowned for his vibrant paintings and stunning stained glass works, Afewerk’s art reflects

Ethiopia Urges King Charles to Return Looted Sacred Artifacts from 150 Years Ago

By OLIVIA ALLHUSEN / Daily Mail Ethiopia has formally requested that King Charles

Sport

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

News·Sport

September 9, 2025

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

News·Sport

Ethiopian Delivers Record-Breaking Victory in Sydney Marathon

August 31, 2025

By The Habesha News Desk August 31, 2025 Sydney, August 31, 2025 — In a stunning display of endurance and speed, Ethiopia’s Hailemaryam Kiros blitzed the 42.2 km course to claim the fastest

ESFNA 42nd Annual Tournament Grand Finale Tonight in Seattle!

July 5, 2025 The Habesha News Desk It’s finally here—the moment we’ve

Videos

Amoraw Kamora | Aschalew Fetene – Music Video 2025

Art & Music·News·Video

January 14, 2025

Jan 14, 2025 The Habesha News Desk The collaboration between Amoraw Kamora and Aschalew Fetene is anticipated to resonate with audiences, offering a fresh perspective on contemporary music. With its engaging visuals

News·Video

Fano: The Unsung Heroes of Ethiopia’s Fight for Freedom

December 16, 2024

What is the Fano Movement? The Fano movement represents a collective of Ethiopian fighters, largely composed of young people, farmers, and rural militias. These fighters have historically resisted both foreign invasions and

From Addis to D.C., Rophnan emerges as the voice of a generation

By Solyana Bekele August 29, 2024 Working his way across the major

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