Ethiopian News: Trusted, In-Depth Analysis

Neoliberal Economic Policies Are Failing Ethiopia

August 21, 2025

The Habesha News Desk August 19, 2025 Many Ethiopians are asking if neoliberal economic policies are helping or hurting. Recent reforms—exchange-rate liberalization, subsidy cuts, and privatization—were meant to stabilize the birr and prices. Instead, families feel squeezed

Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission Faces Legitimacy Crisis

Analysis & Opinion·News

August 20, 2025

The Habesha News Desk August 19, 2025 A Comprehensive Call for Ethiopians and the Ethiopian Diaspora in North America has raised urgent questions. Many hoped national dialogue would heal wounds. But concerns over the Ethiopian National

Ethiopia Salary Increase How Much Is Lost to Tax and VAT

The Habesha News Desk August 19, 2025 – Many people are asking: what does the 160 billion birr salary increase really mean for workers in Ethiopia? Will take-home pay rise enough to cover food, rent, and transport? Or will income tax, pension deductions, and VAT swallow most of it?

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Ethiopia Journalists Association Says Reporter Abductions Must End

News

August 19, 2025

The Habesha News Desk August 19, 2025 Ethiopia’s Journalists Association has raised urgent alarm, saying abducting journalists is a dangerous practice that must stop. Reports of masked men seizing journalists and families left without answers are

The Oromo Call for Convergence against Abiy and its Bottleneck

Analysis & Opinion

August 18, 2025

Messay Kebede Through write-ups and interviews, many Ethiopians have reacted to the call for unity against Abiy and his ruling Prosperity Party by a group of Oromo scholars and representatives of political

Debebe Eshetu Dies Tributes Pour In for Shaft in Africa Star

The Habesha News Desk August 17, 2025 Debebe Eshetu was a versatile Ethiopian artist known for powerful roles in film and theater. Many remember his part in Shaft in Africa, and his work as a writer, translator, and poet. He also stepped into public life, taking

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Abiy Ahmed crisis threatens Amhara and Ethiopian unity

August 17, 2025

Analysis & Opinion·News

Historical Context of Amhara-Ethiopian Relations Evolution of Ethnic Federalism in Ethiopia The evolution of ethnic federalism in Ethiopia is a major factor in today’s conflicts. Ethiopia switched to ethnic federalism in 1991 after the

Marshall Plan: Securing peace and its benefits for Africa- Responsibility of the countries of the North in development policy. This is my response to the Marshall Plan

Analysis & Opinion

August 17, 2025

Dr. Fekadu Bekele August 17, 2025 Before I start my lecture, I would like to ask some questions that are relevant to understanding the issue. Can the Marshall Plan in this

Abiy Ahmed Ali war crimes spark global Calls for international investigation in Ethiopia

The Habesha News Desk August 16, 2025 Abiy Ahmed’s domestic and international image quickly transformed after his first year in office. Inside Ethiopia, he was hailed as a reformer. Citizens admired his promises about democracy, his push for more

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Beyond the Words: How Ethiopia’s Human Rights Stakeholders Can Respond to the 2024 U.S. Report

Analysis & Opinion·Human Rights

August 15, 2025

By: Abyot Alemu In the hushed corridors beyond the State House in Addis Ababa, a teacher’s words echo with urgency: “When the mirror speaks, the choice is not to look away—but to

News

General Abebaw Tadesse Accused as Abiy Secret Meetings Divide Ethiopia

August 15, 2025

The Habesha News Desk August 15, 2025 Reports that General Abebaw Tadesse faces charges by Abiy’s administration for disclosing confidential information to adversaries, and is barred from classified meetings, worry many Ethiopians. If true, this signals a serious breakdown in

Aksum and Adulis From One Kingdom to Ethiopia and Eritrea

The Habesha On History Aksum and Adulis were twin pillars of the Aksumite Kingdom,

Why Ethiopians Remain Silent in the Midst of a Deep Socio-Economic Crisis

August 14, 2025

Analysis & Opinion

By: Abyot Alemu In Ethiopia today, the markets are loud but the streets are quiet. Prices shout louder than people—bread, rent, fuel, and food costs have all soared beyond the reach of

Ethiopian Airlines AfDB Deal Powers $10 Billion Bishoftu Airport

August 13, 2025

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The Habesha News Desk August 13, 2025 Ethiopian Airlines and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a financing contract to build a new international airport near Bishoftu. Costing about $10 billion and set to roll out in five phases, the

Abiy Ahmed’s Classified Meetings with Oromo Leaders Spark Controversy Amidst Allegations of Tigrayan and Amhara Exclusion from Military

The Habesha News Desk August 13, 2025 Have we seen this kind

After Abiy Ethiopia Election or Referendum What Comes Next

August 11, 2025

News

The Habesha News Desk August 10, 2025 – What will the transition after Abiy look like? Many ask whether Ethiopia should settle core questions by election or by referendum. The Ethiopian Constitution recognizes self-determination, yet practice and process matter: who

Concerns Over One-Man Rule Fears Grow

August 11, 2025

News

The Habesha News Desk August 10, 2025 – Is the Prosperity Party in Ethiopia under Abiy Ahmed moving toward one-man rule? What changed after the EPRDF merger? How centralized is leadership, and how is dissent handled inside the

Fano unity is inevitable!!

Nama Nekemto The impending arrival of the Fano unity marks a pivotal moment.

Federal Government and Amhara Region Conflict 2023 What Really Happened

August 10, 2025

Analysis & Opinion·Human Rights

The Habesha News Desk August 8, 2025 – The federal government‘s involvement in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia has become a focal point of contention, as it plays a complex dual role

Ethiopia’s Broken Tax System: A Crisis for Businesses and Citizens Alike

August 9, 2025

Analysis & Opinion

By: Abyot Alemu August 9, 2025 In recent years, Ethiopia’s tax system has shifted from being a tool for national development to a burden that is crushing the very people it is

Ethiopia’s Silent Catastrophe: A Nation Starves, a People Bleeds—While the World Looks Away

By VOH. His email finmartens165@gmail.com. In the heart of Ethiopia, far from the

Ethiopian Birr News Today Live Rates and USD to ETB Updates

August 9, 2025

Business·Economy·News

The Habesha News Desk August 9, 2025 Ethiopian Birr News today: The Ethiopian birr (ETB) trades near the official rate in the high 140s per USD, while the parallel market remains notably higher. Recent forex auctions and policy

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ANDM: The Puppet of TPLF and OPDO – A distress for the Amhara

August 8, 2025

Published by The Habesha August 2025 The Amhara National Democratic Movement (ANDM), now part of the Amhara Democratic Party (ADP), has been at the center of complex political landscapes in Ethiopia. Initially formed

Fano Fighting to Overthrow Government Not Separate Amhara

Editorial: Fano and the Fight for Amhara Identity in a Changing Ethiopia

Truth in Education, Fiction in Economics: When the Buck Stops at the Palace – How PM Abiy’s Media Strategy Funds Economic Fantasy

August 8, 2025

News

By LJDemissie August 7, 2025 Ethiopia’s institutions are speaking. The National Bank is warning against disinformation. The Ministry of Education is demanding transparency. But the real question isn’t what they’re saying

News

Ethiopia: Washington Update: Advancing Human Rights and Development

August 7, 2025

Washington Update – by Mesfin Mekonen – August 6, 2025 We are very pleased to share that Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) has kindly sponsored meeting space for us at the

Ethiopian History Unveiled: Ancient Civilizations to Modern Day

The Habesha On History Ethiopian history is a rich tapestry woven

Tragedy at Sea Highlights Ethiopia’s Deepening Crisis Under Abiy Ahmed

August 4, 2025

News

The Habesha News Desk August 4, 2025 A deadly shipwreck off the coast of Yemen has claimed the lives of at least 154 migrants, including 68 Ethiopian citizens, drawing renewed international attention

Prosperity Party Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed One Man Rule

August 3, 2025

News

The Habesha News Desk August 10, 2025 – Is the Prosperity Party of Ethiopia a real party or a personal vehicle for power? Many ask if Abiy Ahmed runs it as a one-man show, with centralized leadership that

Governance without Humanity in Mind—the case of Ethiopia

Aklog Birara (Dr) August 3, 2025 When I think of the current

ANALYSIS & OPINION

The Legacy of Meles Zenawi and Lencho Leta for Ethnic Conflicts

July 11, 2025

History·News

July 11, 2025 The Habesha Meles Zenawi and Lencho Leta played significant roles in shaping Ethiopia’s ethnic-based borders, forever altering the nation’s political landscape. As the architect of the ethnic federalism system,

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, 1941, marks the victorious entry of Haile Selassie into Addis

Human Rights

Ethiopia’s Proposed Civil Society Law Raises Alarms Over Shrinking Civic Space

July 30, 2025

Human Rights·News

July 30, 2025 The Habesha News Desk A new draft law from the Ethiopian government is raising serious concern among human rights advocates and civil society organizations. The proposed amendments to Ethiopia’s

Echoes of Tyranny: A Comparative Analysis of Mengistu Haile Mariam and Abiy Ahmed Ali

July 29, 2025

Human Rights·News

Date: July 29, 2025By The Habesha News Desk Introduction Ethiopia’s modern history is marked by cycles of hope and heartbreak, of revolutionary dreams crushed by authoritarian regimes. Among the leaders who have

Ethiopia on the Brink: The Genocidal Campaign of Abiy Ahmed’s Regime

The Habesha News Desk July 29, 2025 Introduction Ethiopia, once regarded as

History

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

April 1, 2025

History

HIM Haile Selassie I and His Majesty King Hussein of Jordan were two towering figures in modern history. Both leaders not only influenced their respective nations but also played significant roles on

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Academic Exile: The Untold Story of the 42 Professors Expelled from Addis Ababa University by the TPLF in 1993

March 16, 2025

History·Human Rights·In Other News

In the annals of academic defiance against government oppression, a seminal incident occurred at Addis Ababa University in 1993. It was then that a brave group of 42 esteemed academics took a

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Fascinating History and Culture of the Habesha People

Millions across the globe are fascinated by the vibrant and diverse culture,

Biography | Profile

Professor Asrat Woldeyes: A Legacy of Service and Advocacy for Ethiopian People

June 21, 2025

Profile | Biography

June 21, 2025 The Habesha Professor Asrat Woldeyes, a name synonymous with excellence in medicine and political activism, was born on June 20, 1928, in Ethiopia. Renowned as the first Ethiopian to

Afewerk Tekle: Celebrating an Ethiopian Artistic Icon

May 18, 2025

Art & Music·Profile | Biography

(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

Exploring the Life, Academic Achievement, and Political Struggles of Dr. Desalegn Chane

Profile In the dynamic and often challenging world of politics, it’s not

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·News

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

January 26, 2025

By OLIVIA ALLHUSEN / Daily Mail Ethiopia has formally requested that King Charles and the British Army return artefacts deemed ‘sacred’ that were taken during a conflict 150 years ago. These significant items