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National Mourning Declared as Landslide Death Toll Rises in South Ethiopia

The federal government has declared a three-day period of national mourning beginning today following catastrophic landslides ...
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Celebration and Contradiction: Beyond March 8

Purple banners, prepared speeches, and panel discussions mark March 8 each year across Ethiopia as officials and activists commemorate International Women’s ...
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The first 28 days

Neonates are classified as infants under 28 days of age. Globally, their health serves as a crucial metric for evaluating developmental progress and the overall state of public health. Approximately 6 ...
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Ethiopian Coffee elects Israel Degfa to succeed Mamo after 14-year reign

Ethiopian Premier League giants Ethiopian Coffee have ushered in a new era following the election of Israel Degfa as club chairman, marking the end of ...
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Opposition Says Fed has “Disowned” Tigray Interim Admin, Warns TPLF Seeking to Reassert Control

With less than a month to go before its mandate expires, the fate of the Tigray Interim Administration (TIA) has become a major concern, with opposition party leaders and political experts warning ...
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Sahle announces Ethiopia squad for São Tomé and Príncipe doubleheader

Newly appointed Ethiopia coach Yohannes Sahle has named a 23-man squad for the upcoming 2027 African Cup of Nations preliminary round doubleheader against São ...
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From Adwa to Berlin: Haile Gerima’s Cinematic Chronicle of Resistance

At the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, held from February 12 to 22, 2026, audiences were introduced to Black Lions, Roman Wolves: The Children of Adwa, a sweeping documentary by the Ethiopian ...
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Voter Registration off to Flying Start Despite Logistical Hurdles, Irregularities

Officials at the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) report that more than nine million voters have signed up since registration opened a week ago, while thousands of polling stations remain ...
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Pressure Builds in Horn and Gulf as Iran War Rages On

Prices have since fallen below the USD 100 mark, but analysts expect them to shoot back up as oil tankers and freight ships ...
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Conflict, Climate, Cost of Living Heighten Food Security Concerns Ahead of Lean Season

Worsening conflict, rising food prices, and dwindling household resources are set to push millions of Ethiopians into deeper food insecurity in the coming ...
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Official Response and Rebuttal to “Bank Capture: The Troubling Phenomenon Festering Beneath the Industry’s Shiny Veneer” Published on The Reporter on March 7, 2026.

Amhara Bank recognizes the important role of the media in promoting transparency, accountability, and informed public discourse within the financial sector. However, reporting on financial ...
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Businesses Face 2.6 Trillion Birr Financing Gap, Study Finds

Ethiopian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are facing a severe shortage of finance and business premises, with a new study estimating the country’s ...