Ethiopia: Fano Forces Take Control of Gashena Amid Intensifying Clashes in Amhara Region

October 8, 2025

News

Addis Ababa (Zehabesha.com) — The Fano militia claims to have captured Gashena, a key strategic town in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, following heavy clashes with federal troops. According to local sources and statements

The Truth About the Ethiopian Student Movement: It Was All About Power

Analysis & Opinion

October 8, 2025

Yonas Biru, PhD Ethiopia’s current political fragmentation did not emerge overnight. Its roots run deep into the ideological ferment of the 1960s and 1970s, when university students and graduates sought to tear

Ethiopia’s $8.3 Billion Export Surge: Real Gains, Political Spin

By LJDemissie October 7, 2025 Who speaks for Ethiopia’s economy? Left: Zemedeneh Negatu, an accountant—weaponized by three consecutive regimes and their state media as a proxy economist for over fifteen years, dating back to the era of Prime Minister Meles

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Establishing Democratic Governance In Ethiopia, Armed Vs peaceful Struggle: A Rebuttal to Abel Eshetu,

Analysis & Opinion

October 7, 2025

By Nama Nekemto The notion that a peaceful transfer of power inherently guarantees the establishment of a democratic system is often an oversimplification that fails to account for the intricate foundational elements

Abiy Ahmed: A National Disgrace and an International Embarrassment

Analysis & Opinion

October 7, 2025

The Habehabesha Perspective in Full Support of Haile Tessema’s Analysis By The Habesha Editorial Desk(with reference to Haile Tessema’s three-part series published July 3–8, 2023, on Zehabesha.com) Introduction: From Reformist Promise to

PRESS RELEASE: Global Climate-Livestock Conference Comes to Africa for the First Time

Nairobi, Kenya, October 7 2025: For the first time, the International Greenhouse Gas & Animal Agriculture Conference (GGAA) is being held in Africa, a continent that is home to one-third of the world’s livestock. The 9th edition of the conference is taking

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PROPOSAL FOR PEACE: PERMANENT PEACE CAN COME ONLY IF ETHIOPIA WINS ON THREE FRONTS

Dr. Yona Biru, Previously Strong Advocates of ‘Peaceful Struggle,’ Giving Advices to Fano?

October 5, 2025

Analysis & Opinion

Nama Nekemto Many scholars from various sectors of society have keenly observed and widely written on the ongoing public discourse surrounding the Fano movement across various platforms. A significant concern has arisen

Myths of Armed Struggle in Bringing Sustainable Peace in Ethiopia

Analysis & Opinion

October 5, 2025

Why the gun can overthrow regimes but can never build a nation By: Abel Eshetu For generations, Ethiopia has lived under the shadow of the gun. Every change of power, from empire

Game Theory and Fano’s Low-Level Equilibrium Trap

Yonas Biru, PhD Fano’s problem is what economists call a low-level equilibrium trap — a state of stabilized paralysis, locked below its potential. Game theory, pioneered by John Nash and celebrated in the film A Beautiful Mind, helps explain why

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Afar National Union Revolutionary Front Expresses Solidarity with Amhara Fano Forces

October 5, 2025

News

By The Habesha News DeskOctober 5, 2025 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The Afar National Union Revolutionary Front (ANURF/Ugugumo) has issued a formal statement declaring solidarity with the Amhara Fano National Force, calling

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

News

October 4, 2025

Washington Update by Mesfin Mekonen October 4, 2025 50-State Strategy: A Call to Action Organize, Advocate, and Act to Prevent Genocide in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region Ethiopia is facing a rapidly deteriorating human

Waaqeffanna and the Prosperity Party: What Fuels Oromo Political Strife

By The Habesha News Desk October 3, 2025 Introduction: Tradition, Power, and Identity Waaqeffanna (also known as Wake Fena) is the indigenous faith of the Oromo people, centered on reverence for Waaq, the sky God. Over time, however, the majority

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Modern Day Tribalism: The Devil’s Shadow on Primitive Minds

Analysis & Opinion

October 2, 2025

Yonas Biru, PhD In every society, social progress goes through different stages of governance, starting from tribal or clan societies and ultimately reaching governance by popular consent under the rubric of democratic

Etho-Eritrea War #2, Abiy Ahmed’s Attempt To Redirect public Attention, from Critical Domestic Challenges!

Analysis & Opinion

October 2, 2025

By Nama Nekemto The recent discussions regarding Ethiopia’s approach to Eritrea, and specifically the talk about the Assab Port feels like there’s been a pretty big shift in direction after years of what seemed like

The Afar Question: If Our Camels Carry Ethiopia, Who Carries Afar?

By Amin Ahmed The Afar people are not thirsty for war — they are thirsty for survival. They are not hungry for conflict — they are hungry for security and stability. Yet, in Ethiopia’s recent history, survival and dignity have

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ENDF Troops Captured by Fano Speak Out: Voices from the Battlefield

October 2, 2025

News

By The Habesha News DeskOctober 2, 2025 Testimony from Captivity Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) soldiers captured by Amhara Fano fighters have broken their silence, challenging the government’s official narrative of the

Abiy Ahmed PhD Plagiarism Will Addis Ababa University Revoke Degree?

Analysis & Opinion

October 1, 2025

By The Habesha News Desk October 1, 2025 Plagiarism in Abiy Ahmed’s PhD Thesis has raised urgent questions about academic integrity and due process. Many are asking: Was the PhD thesis properly vetted? Do the literature

Christian Tadele Biography Life Career Detention and Health Update

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 in public health? Why was he detained? What is his current

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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

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

September 4, 2025

Biography

By The Habesha News Desk September 4, 2025 – Gebisa Ejeta, 2009 World Food Prize laureate and Distinguished Professor at Purdue University, is known for breakthrough work on sorghum that changed farming in drylands.

Gebrehiwot Baykedagn Biography the warning Ethiopia ignored

By The Habesha News Desk September 1, 2025 Who was Gebrehiwot Baykedagn, and

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

Aschalew Fetene Returns in 2025 with “Amoraw Kamora” – A Deeply Rooted Tribute

News·Video

July 30, 2025

Ethiopian artist Aschalew Fetene has made a striking return in January 2025 with his official music video for “Amoraw Kamora”, a powerful musical homage drawing upon national history and Ethiopia’s cultural legacy Reddit+15Zehabesha+15Zehabesha+15.

Art & Music·News·Video

Amoraw Kamora | Aschalew Fetene – Music Video 2025

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

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

What is the Fano Movement? The Fano movement represents a collective of

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