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Should Ethiopia limit how long its prime minister can serve? Why this won’t fix a deeper democracy problem

Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed has revived debate over whether the country should impose term limits on its head of government. Speaking before the National Dialogue Commission in May 2026 – just weeks before national elections – he said executive power should be “limited by law”. He suggested the issue…

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Ethiopia votes: dominant ruling party seeks a new mandate in a deeply fragmented nation

Ethiopia’s general election on 1 June 2026 will take place amid armed conflicts and political fragmentation. This has raised questions over voter participation and legitimacy and the future of the country’s multi-ethnic federal system. Ethiopia is Africa’s second most populous country and a key regional actor in the Horn of…

The Conversation

Meet Aliko Dangote: How a trader’s son turned a $500,000 family loan into a $32.7 billion African empire

Aliko Dangote’s business expansion into East Africa, now linked to proposed pipeline corridors through Ethiopia and Djibouti, is often discussed in terms of scale and strategy. But the deeper story behind these moves stretches far beyond recent headlines. It is tied to a long, uneven journey that began in a…

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Global media networks simplify Ethiopia’s conflicts: insights from 5 years of data

When conflicts break out, most people around the world rely on international media to understand what is happening. These reports do more than inform. They shape how crises are interpreted, which actors are seen as responsible and where global attention is directed.

The Conversation

India, Ethiopia sign bilateral accession protocol for Addis Ababa's WTO membership in Geneva

The deal, fast-tracked under Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, aims to boost trade and investment following the elevation of bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership.

The Economic Times

Federal jury awards $49.5m damages to family of woman killed in Boeing 737 Max crash

Samya Stumo, a 24-year-old nonprofit global health worker, was killed in the 2019 crash of a Boeing 737 Max jet in Ethiopia

The Independent UK

Macron announces Paris funding conference to support African peace efforts

A conference on financing the African Union's peace efforts will be held in Paris by the end of this year, French President Emmanuel Macron said while on a visit to Ethiopia.

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Macron ends Africa trip in Ethiopia with focus on UN reform and inclusive governance

French President Emmanuel Macron has concluded his Africa visit with talks in Ethiopia

The Independent UK

French companies expand presence in Ethiopia, despite security concerns

The Africa Forward summit, currently under way in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, reflects France’s efforts to reposition itself on the continent. An increasing number of French companies are choosing to set up operations in neighbouring Ethiopia – attracted by a market of more than 120 million people, despite a deteriorating…

Radio France Internationale

Baby clothes, razor blades and water buckets: Exposing the reality of global inequalities in maternal care

In a new campaign, WaterAid are showcasing what mothers bring to hospital in their maternal bags. In London that means baby clothes; in Malawi, razor blades to cut the umbilical cord and in Ethiopia, a bucket to collect water to help deliver the baby

The Independent UK

Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe Smashes Marathon World Record in London

Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa also broke the record for the women-only marathon.

Sports Illustrated

Tigray party restores pre-war parliament, jeopardising northern Ethiopia peace

Tigray's main political party, TPFL, said it was taking back control of the region's government, effectively voiding a peace deal with Ethiopia's federal government that ended one of the century's deadliest conflicts.

Radio France Internationale

Poet, trader, explorer: following Rimbaud's footsteps in Ethiopia

In the heart of Ethiopia's ancient walled city of Harar, more than 500 kilometres east of Addis Ababa, stands a museum dedicated to Arthur Rimbaud. It offers visitors the chance to discover a little-known period in the brief life of the French poet, who spent most of his final 10…

Radio France Internationale

Sudan: Three years of war and new reports of meddling by Ethiopia

This week in Spotlight on Africa: Sudan’s war enters its fourth year, with no sign of easing since fighting erupted on 15 April 2023. The conflict is intensifying, amid fresh accusations of foreign interference – most recently involving Ethiopia.

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The Independent UK

Ethiopian Orthodox Christians in Washington mark Easter with prayer, joyful family celebrations

Dressed head to toe in white, hundreds of Ethiopian Orthodox Christians packed tightly into Washington, D.C.’s DSK Mariam Church to sing hymns in the ancient language Ge’ez, to pray, and to stand vigil as their Easter Sunday unfolded

The Independent UK

The myrrh tree that's key to luxury perfumes and African incomes is threatened by drought

Myrrh, a key ingredient in some luxury perfumes, is becoming harder to harvest in Ethiopia because of a historic drought

The Independent UK

Iran war dampens Easter season for millions in Ethiopia as gas and food prices rise

Millions of Christians in Ethiopia observed Good Friday in the capital, Addis Ababa, as celebrations — ahead of their Easter Sunday this weekend — were dampened by fuel scarcity and rising food prices caused by the Iran war

International Business Times UK

Judge Blocks Donald Trump Plan to Deport Thousands of Ethiopians, Says the Administration Acted Illegally

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's plan to deport 5,000 Ethiopians, citing improper legal procedures in terminating TPS

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Judge postpones termination of temporary status for Ethiopians

A federal judge from Massachusetts has blocked the Trump administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status for over 5,000 Ethiopians

The Guardian - UK

‘Women who speak out must be exterminated’: the rising tide of digital violence facing Ethiopian activists

Feminists and rights defenders say online threats have rapidly escalated, forcing some to leave the country for their safety

The Guardian - UK

‘Every child wants to find joy’: the scheme designing playground equipment for disaster zones

As one in six children worldwide is affected by war, a UK charity is providing children in refugee communities from Ukraine to Ethiopia with flatpack timber climbing frames

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How to Bond with Lovebirds: A Beginners Guide to Trust and Companionship

What are love birds ?

A clear sign of trust—your lovebird calmly perching on your hand without fear or hesitation.

Lovebirds are small parrots that measure five or six inches long and weigh about two ounces. They have rounded heads and their beaks are relatively large. There are nine different…

The Times of India

Give Green Cards to TPS holders: Florida Democrat introduces new bill. Is it possible?

Representative Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick of Florida introduced a new bill, Respect for Essential Workers Act, which would give Green Card to those who have Temporary Protected Status in the US. This status is for the people of war-torn countries or countries hit by natural disasters who can't stay in their country…

The Conversation

Oil price surge is hurting African economies: scholars in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa take stock

The attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, which started on 28 February 2026, upended key supply chains, driving oil prices above US$100 a barrel. The spike followed Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US and Israeli action. About 20% of the world’s oil…

Radio France Internationale

100,000 flee South Sudan into Ethiopia, according to Unicef, amid violence

South Sudan's army forced an estimated 100,000 people to flee across the border into Ethiopia after ordering the evacuation of the opposition-held town of Akobo earlier this month, Unicef said Tuesday.

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