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By Teklu Abate The 28th of February 2013 seems to mark the end of the end of reconciliation efforts that were underway between the two Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church (EOTC) synods. Abune Matias, Archibishop of EOTC Jerusalem, was announced as the sixth patriarch of the EOTC.  The news caught the attention of media, believers and …

The EOTC Decided Read More »

March 1st 1896 is the 117th anniversary of the Battle of Adwa. The decisive victory at Adwa is a tale to be told every year on this day of its commemoration because it warms the heart and lifts the spirit of every black person in the world. Few places evoke stronger memories than places of …

MENELIK THE GREAT OF ADWA Read More »

By Robele Ababya The indelible legacy of Emperor Menilik II and EmpressTaitu There is no heritage more glorious, precious, and inspiring than freedom and independence won by the ill-equipped and poorly trained, if at all, Ethiopian militias over vastly superior Italian invaders at the famous Battle of Adwa in 1986 under the leadership of Emperor …

The 117th Anniversary of the Battle of Adwa. By Robele Ababya Read More »

The Horn Times opinion by Getahune Bekele, South Africa Is it Abune Matias or Abune Samuel? “The church is Noah’s ark and he who is not found in it shall perish when the flood overwhelms all…” (The Cappadocia fathers, 376 AD) One of the first Christian nations with more than 60 references in the bible, …

Ethiopia: Another False Prophet from the North? Read More »

“Freedom of Expression to All, Now!” Zone9 is an informal group of young Ethiopian bloggers and activists working together to create an alternative independent narration of the socio-political issues in Ethiopia and thereby foster public discourse that will result in emergence of vibrant, well informed and proactive community of readers for the betterment of the …

Press Release on: The 2nd Online Campaign against Censorship Read More »

By Teumay Mr. President, I have little doubt that one way or the other this piece is going to make it to your office, at least considering the many operatives you have buzzing the worldwide web. I am writing as a concerned individual on the ongoing destruction of Raya by your Adwa administration. Of course, …

To Ato Abay Weldu, President of Tigray Region Read More »

By John Muchira 15th February 2013 (Engineering News) — Fears that construction of a mega hydroelectric plant in Ethiopia could stall owing to financial constraints have forced the authorities to turn to desperate measures to raise funds. To ensure implementation of the Grand Renaissance dam project remains on course, the Ethiopian government is now turning …

Ethiopia resorts to unorthodox funding plan for Grand Renaissance scheme Read More »

By Robele Ababya Weird Sunday mass at the Palace This article is prompted by The Horn Times News breaking news dated 03 Feb 2013 titled: “Ethiopia: ‘Judas of Wollayta’ shattered as pagan TPLF warlords cancelled his bizarre Sunday mass” written by Ethiopian heroic fighter for freedom – resident of South Africa. Article 27 of the …

Playing with fire as EPRDF pries in religious and ethnic affairs Read More »

By Amsale Getnet Aberra Over the years I have met with a range of people from different parts of the world who could not stop talking about Ethiopia being the cradle of human kind and the land of cultural richness. I have also met individuals including academicians and policy makers with their own beliefs and …

EPRDF’s Ethiopia: a Symbol of Slavery in the Midst of “Prosperity” Read More »

Aklog Birara, PhD Have you ever wondered, as I have, why Ethiopia and the Ethiopian people are caught in a vicious cycle of disillusionment, dispossession and disempowerment? Have you pondered, as I have, the simple truth that the vast majority of the Ethiopian people have less say and thus less power over their political and …

Ethiopia: TPLF Inc. as a ‘silent killer’ By Aklog Birara, PhD Read More »

Prof. Alemayehu G Mariams It was a repetition of 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004… Everyday millions of Ethiopians woke up only to find themselves trapped in a time loop where their lives replayed like a broken record. Each “new” day is the same as the one before it: Repression, intimidation, corruption, incarceration, deception, brutalization and human …

Ethiopia 2012: Human Rights and Government Wrong Read More »

By Abebe Gellaw In May 2005, over 2 million Ethiopians came out in full force to demand change Imagine the power all these people wield collectively when they decide to act together for radical change, dignity and freedom. Part I Nonviolent struggle is a smart option for Ethiopians to end tyranny. As ordinary Egyptians have …

Abebe Gellaw: How to bring down Meles Zenawi Read More »