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Fearful Abiy Ahmed Drone Strategy: A Tactical Move Against Fano in Addis Ababa

January 18, 2025

The Ethiopian Federal Police Commission has inaugurated a newly established Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Simulation Training Center at its headquarters. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on

Human Rights

Ethiopia ranks among the most repressive countries for journalists in Africa – CPJ

January 17, 2025

As reported by the Committee to Protect Journalists, there are currently six journalists detained, with five of them confronting charges associated with terrorism. This

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

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Assessing the Charge of Genocide Against the Amhara People

January 17, 2025

Messay Kebede The circumstance behind this paper is the discussion I recently had with three eminent members of the Ethiopian intelligentsia, Aklog Birara, Geletaw

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Gondar Castle Demolition: Understanding Abiy Ahmed’s Controversial Move Against Ethiopian History

January 16, 2025

(The Habesha) – In the realm of historical preservation, the line between restoration and innovation can often be blurred. This is especially true with

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Open Letter to the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority: Unveiling the Truth Behind Ato Zemedeneh Negatu’s Claims

January 16, 2025

By LJDemissie January 16, 2025 Introduction In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, credibility and expertise are essential for business leaders to establish trust with

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Six Years of Atrocities: Genocide and Struggle Under Abiy Ahmed’s Rule

January 16, 2025

(The Habesha) – For six years, Ethiopia has endured a harrowing period marked by genocide and struggle under the leadership of Abiy Ahmed. The

ANALYSIS & OPINION

Moges Teshome’s Review of Jawar’s book: A Bird’s Eye View Yet Insightful

January 16, 2025

Yonas Biru, PhD Moges Teshome’s review of Jawar’s book (አልፀፀትም) provides a brief yet insightful summary of what he considered to be key salient

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Ethiopia’s Resistance Legacy: Aschalew Fetene’s Tribute to Ras Woubneh Tessema (Amoraw Kamora)

January 15, 2025

January 15, 2025 Caleb T (Dr.) Image from “Amoraw Kamora” by Aschalew Fetene – Music Video (2025). Introduction Aschalew Fetene, a celebrated Ethiopian musician,

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Amoraw Kamora | Aschalew Fetene – Music Video 2025

January 15, 2025

The collaboration between Amoraw Kamora and Aschalew Fetene is anticipated to resonate with audiences, offering a fresh perspective on contemporary music. With its engaging

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Abiy Ahmed is the worst cruel leader in Ethiopian history

January 15, 2025

(The Habesha) – The trajectory of Ethiopia under the leadership of its current Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has raised numerous questions and ignited countless

ANALYSIS & OPINION

“Fifty Years from Now, Ethiopians Will Praise Jawar for Uniting Ethiopia”

January 15, 2025

Yonas Biru, PhD Between October 23 and November 30, 2019, I posted several blogs on Koki Abesolome’s Facebook page, following the standoff between the

ANALYSIS & OPINION

The Beauty of the Shoes Doesn’t Hide the Bad Smell of the Feet!

January 15, 2025

Yinegal Belachew Tell me guys, in which nation of this planet does a government kill its own people by drones and tanks and mortars

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Message to the People of Ethiopia, Ambassador Ervin J. Massinga, U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia

January 14, 2025

To the People of Ethiopia, As we welcome the new year, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on our joint achievements from

ANALYSIS & OPINION

Why Nations Fail: The Impact of Leadership on National Stability – A Message to Ethiopia’s Leaders

January 14, 2025

Dr. MeKonnen Birru ([email protected]) Nations do not fail because of their people. Throughout history, people have shown immense resilience, innovation, and the capacity to

ANALYSIS & OPINION

Jawar Mohammed: From Strife to Unity? Part III Political Opportunity or Opportunism?

January 14, 2025

By Worku Aberra (For the convenience of readers, the article is presented in installments) Jawar Mohammed asserts that he has chosen to break his

ANALYSIS & OPINION

The Power of Dialogue and Strong Institutions: A Path to a Strong Ethiopia

January 12, 2025

Dr. MeKonnen Birru ([email protected]) In any country, the true strength lies not in the power of a single leader, but in the resilience of

ANALYSIS & OPINION

Jawar Mohammed: From Strife to Unity? Part II Jawar: A Potential Bridge Builder?

January 12, 2025

By Worku Aberra (For the convenience of readers, the article is presented in installments) Jawar has indicated his willingness to function as a bridge

ANALYSIS & OPINION

Jawar’s Political Transformation: Toward Ethiopian Spring or Oromo Winter?

January 11, 2025

Yonas Biru, PhD This short piece is triggered by Jawar’s interview with Tedros Tsegaye of Reyot Media. It is not common for Ethiopian

ANALYSIS & OPINION

Abiy Ahmed’s Diplomatic Missteps: From Somaliland’s Port Lease to Shifting Allegiances with Somalia

January 10, 2025

Dr. MeKonnen Birru ([email protected]) In the intricate and volatile geopolitical landscape of the Horn of Africa, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia finds himself

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Ethiopia: Washington Update – January 10, 2025

January 10, 2025

Washington Update -by Mesfin Mekonen January 10, 2025 1, Ethiopians continue to demonstrate in Ethiopia, Washington, DC, London and around the world to condemn

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Jawar Mohammed: From Strife to Unity? Part I: The Need for Unity

January 10, 2025

By Worku Aberra (For the convenience of readers, the article is presented in installments) In recent weeks, Jawar Mohammed has given a series of

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The Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Abiy Ahmed Should Be REVOKED

January 9, 2025

(The Habesha) – Peace is the cornerstone of global stability, and every act that promotes it deserves due recognition. However, when the steward of

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Neither Naive to Believe Jawar nor Unnecessarily Critical of Him

January 9, 2025

Yonas Biru, PhD I am Neither naive to believe Jawar’s political transformation at face value, nor unnecessarily critical of him. We have witnessed the

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How Ethiopia’s Low Energy Prices Facilitate BIT Mining’s Recycling of Bitcoin Machinery

January 9, 2025

By Tom Carreras|Edited by Nikhilesh De What to know: BIT Mining acquired 51 megawatts and 18,000 bitcoin mining rigs in Ethiopia in early December.

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Jawar Must Repent and Redeem to Succeed in His Political Transformation

Yonas Biru, PhD Let me start with two caveats. First, I want to see Jawar succeed in his political transformation because I want to

January 8, 2025

ANALYSIS & OPINION

The Unstoppable Collapse of Oromummaa & the Immovable Dogma in Oromo Elites

Yonas Biru, PhD Jawar Mohammed’s newly released book “አልፀፀትም” is crafted to herald his political transformation from a militant Oromo activist to a national

January 6, 2025

ANALYSIS & OPINION

How to Solve the Problems Facing Ethiopia

Tsegaye Tegenu, PhD 2025-01-05 To begin with, what are the problems facing the country right now? Are you able to clearly identify and articulate

January 5, 2025

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Addressing the Root Cause: Why Ethiopia Must Abandon Ethnic Federalism for National Unity

Bedilu Mulualem This is a follow-up of my rejoinder Messay Kebede’s “Elites’ Power Grab Contra People’s Empowerment” Based on lived experience and root cause

January 4, 2025

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Of Jawar and Ethiopia

Paulos Milkias, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science Concordia University Montreal, CANADA For many Ethiopian intellectuals, including myself, Jawar Mohammed has been perceived as an

January 3, 2025

ANALYSIS & OPINION

There’s Forgiveness and Then There’s Betraying Your Own Values: An Open Letter to the Amhara Association of America

Jeff Pearce Jan 03, 2025 The AAA celebrating Zecharias Zelalem is a slap in the face to those who lived through the TPLF war

January 3, 2025

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Ethiopian History: Fighting more lies about Haile Selassie and the Second Italo-Ethiopian War

Jeff Pearce Jan 01, 2025 A favorite target of those trying to undermine Ethiopian culture is Haile Selassie. Fortunately, it’s easy to set the

January 1, 2025

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Ethiopia: Crisis Spirals from Bad to Worse

DNE AFRICA Seen as political rivals and a threat to the ethnic based federalism that divided the country along tribal lines in Ethiopia, the

December 30, 2024

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Bridging Historical Divides: Comprehensive Strategies for National Reconciliation and Unity

By Sirak Zena Introduction: Building on the analysis of historical narratives and contemporary challenges presented in Part One, this second installment of our series examines

December 28, 2024

ANALYSIS & OPINION

Elites’ Power Grab Contra People’s Empowerment

Messay Kebede December 26, 2024 The great irony of the 1995 Ethiopian constitution is that it is blamed for all the deep cracks dividing

December 26, 2024

ANALYSIS & OPINION

With Jawar’s Political Conversion Oro-Mara 2.0 Can be Boy-King Abiy’s Graveyard

Yonas Biru, PhD Two things rattle the Boy-King’s confidence in maintaining the levers of power. But his opponents are oblivious. For those who care

December 25, 2024

ANALYSIS & OPINION

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From Nobel Peace Prize to Power-Hungry Butcher Abiy Ahmed’s Dangerous Path to Military Domination

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January 8, 2025

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Ethiopia’s Orthodox Christians are celebrating Christmas with prayers for peace

Ethiopians observe Christmas with great fervor, demonstrating a profound commitment to their Orthodox Christian faith. Despite ongoing efforts to undermine Orthodox Christianity in the

January 7, 2025

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From Nobel Peace Prize to Political Turmoil Abiy Ahmed’s Impact on Ethiopia and America’s Strategic Missteps

[The Habesha] – At the core of the Horn of Africa, a recent peacekeeping initiative by the United States in Ethiopia has come to

January 7, 2025

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Ethiopian War Hero’s Gold Star Medal Emerges in Auction

Catherine Hickley 2 December 2024 The descendants of Ras Desta Damtew, a prominent Ethiopian general and nobleman, are endeavoring to reclaim an item that

December 3, 2024

Famous People·History

The Human Ancestor Lucy continues to reveal secrets even 50 years after her discovery

AFP November 23, 2024 She was, for a while, the oldest known member of the human family. Fifty years after the discovery of Lucy in

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Ethiopia’s Role as the First Christian Nation in History

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Powerful Sound of Yeshi Demelash in FANO – Official Music Video

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November 27, 2024

“Yeshi Demelash – FANO (Official Music).” If this is a specific song or video, it appears to be related to Yeshi Demelash, who

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

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August 29, 2024

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The Best of Aschalew Fetene’s Full Album 2024: A Compilation of Ethiopian Old Heritage Music

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June 29, 2024

Aschalew Fetene’s “Top Picks of 2024” represents a collection that honors the timeless Ethiopian musical legacy. This compilation is anticipated to feature a fusion

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August 21, 2024

Dr. Aklog Birara stands out as a distinguished Ethiopian scholar, author, and political analyst. His profound knowledge in economics and development has significantly enriched

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Haile Gerima On the Need For African Filmmakers to Reflect on a Continent That ‘Lost Its Mind’

December 11, 2022

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March 6, 2022

Makkonen Tesfaye is famously known as the father of the Canadian singer, The Weeknd. Biographies Of Abel Tesfaye His Family Makkonen Tesfaye was in a relationship with Samra Tesfaye. Both Makkonen

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November 26, 2024

By LJDemissie November 26, 2024 It is with a heavy heart that I extend my deepest condolences to the family of Captain Mohamed Ahmed,

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June 11, 2023

Daniel Kendie [P.hD] This article is about one of the most prominent leaders of Ethiopia – Menelik the Great – his life in Gondar

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Biography of Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou

April 1, 2023

Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou, the composer and piano-playing nun who died this week at the age of 99, had an extraordinary life, which included being

Sport

The Great Ethiopian Run 2024

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November 17, 2024

Nov 17, 2024 The Great Ethiopian Run, Africa’s largest road race that has inspired millions since its start in 2001. Conceived by legendary athlete

Milkesa Mengesha & Tigist Ketema Dominate 2024 Berlin Marathon

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September 29, 2024

The 50th Berlin Marathon, which took place on Sunday, saw Ethiopian runners Milkesa Mengesha and Tigist Ketema emerge victorious in the men’s and women’s

Open Letter to the International Olympic Committee

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August 22, 2024

By LJDemissie August 22, 2024 Concerns Regarding the Integrity of the Ethiopian Olympic Committee’s Leadership Dear International Olympic Committee I am writing to

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Tis Abay (Blue Nile Falls) of Ethiopia

April 1, 2005

mender.com Ethiopia contributes more than 85 percent of water that makes up the Nile River. The Nile, whose name comes from the Greek word

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May 8, 2005

May 08, 2005 ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA: Coalition for Unity and Democracy [CUD] president, Hailu Shawel greets supporters 08 May 2005 at Meskel Square in

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Controversies around Ethiopia’s May 2005 Parliamentary Elections

May 18, 2005

Mender.com The historic parliamentary election in Ethiopia on May 15th, 2005, serves as a significant milestone in the country’s political landscape. These elections aimed