Category: News
Hotels in the town of Gondar say ongoing security issues have devastated business. Owners told the Reporter newspaper that their falling revenues have led to mass layoffs and left many of them facing serious financial distress. Security concerns in the…
Abdulsemed Mohammed, host of the business program Kidame Gebeya on Ahadu Radio 94.3, and Yonas Amare, senior editor and producer at The Ethiopian Reporter, were released after being abducted earlier in August. Yonas Amare was taken on August 13, 2025,…
The veteran actor and director Debebe Eshetu, whose remarkable career left an indelible mark on Ethiopian theatre and cinema, has died at the age of 83. His contributions to the arts, both on stage and behind the camera, inspired generations…
(BBC)-At least 27 migrants have died after two boats capsized as they tried to cross the Mediterranean from Libya to Italy. Around 60 survivors were rescued from the seas off the island of Lampedusa, while the search for others continues.…
The Ethiopian government has sought to influence certain countries to extradite or deport journalists and commentators critical of its policies, according to a report. These efforts have reportedly targeted countries such as Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, and several European nations,…
In its 2017 Ethiopian calendar year report, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC), a state-appointed yet legally autonomous body, questioned reports of drone attacks allegedly carried out by the government. The 152-page report, covering the human rights situation between June…
By Marlène Panara — Translation of an original article first published in French by RFI. The atmosphere is electric at The Social, a cultural hub in the heart of Addis Ababa. On stage, Rumi Solomon—elegantly dressed in navy blue, her…
The Tigray Peace and Security Bureau accused armed groups of attacking TPLF forces stationed in the Milazat area. In a post last night, it reported that one of its members was killed in the assault and identified the Tigray fighter…
Eritrean President Isaias Afewerki said that his neighboring country, Ethiopia—which is at loggerheads with his own—should focus on resolving its internal issues instead of engaging in aggressive rhetoric that fuels conflict. He made the remarks in an interview with national…
Rare photographs of Fanno fighters have been featured in today’s edition of the French newspaper Libération. Captured by photojournalist Robin Tutenges, these images offer a unique glimpse into the lives and struggles of the Fanno fighters—a story often overlooked by…