Browsing: Ethiopia

In 2014, Ghanaian-British artist Fuse ODG declined an invitation to join Band-Aid’s ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ 30th-anniversary remake. The charity single was first released in…

Donald Trump will be US president for four years, starting 20 January 2025. What does it mean for Africa? Judging by the example of Somalia across…

Since the end of World War II, Bretton Woods institutions have occupied an influential position in global affairs. This has, however, given a lot of power…

Russian President Vladimir Putin rolled out the red carpet to 19 heads of state from 9 members of BRIC+, along with representatives of more than 30…

Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia face increasing risks of abuse due to escalating clashes and violence, according to a report by Human Rights Watch. The conflict involves…

Africans on the continent and in the diaspora have always worked together and fought alongside one another for common goals. When, on this day in 1935,…

Kenya’s president wants the God squad to help rid his country of bandits. William Ruto says violence in the volatile Rift Valley should be tackled by…

Do you know the story of John C. Robinson? He was an African-American pilot who volunteered to help Ethiopia in its resistance against Italian fascist colonialism.…

This week’s Facts of the Week not only highlight our motherland’s rich linguistic tapestry but also illustrate the diversity, influence and importance of African languages. Check…

These are dark days for Ethiopia’s Amhara people – one of the country’s largest ethnic communities. In mid-February, government troops allegedly conducted a series of extra-judicial…