Opinion: They're starving children, not political pawns

CNN this month began airing a special series about Live Aid, the global concert held in 1985 to combat mass starvation in Ethiopia. The series features interviews with a healthy young woman and her proud father today. She was a withered baby...

These are the top 50 countries Arizona’s immigrants come from

Over 14% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the last several hundred years.And while the...

Yemeni Jew immigrates to Israel, now only four Jews remain

(JNS) — One of the last Jews in Yemen immigrated to Israel after her husband died a little over a year ago, Hebrew media reported on Wednesday. Badra Yousef lived in Yemen for years with her partner, Yahya, in the Arhab District north of the...

Ethiopia’s Prosperity Party Urges Shift from Zero-sum Politics in Africa

Addis Ababa, August 12, 2025 (ENA)—African political leaders must move beyond zero sum thinking to ensure a prosperous and peaceful continent, Ethiopian ruling Prosperity Party underscored during the 2025 African Political Parties Summit...

Educator’s book ties personal history and the Black experience

Percy Brown stands outside the church where he grew up, Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Madison. (Photo by Erik Gunn/Wisconsin Examiner) For more than two decades, Percy Brown has worked as an educator, his core priority striving to address gaps in...

African Political Parties Summit Platform for Political Culture Building, Says AAPI Executive Secretary

Addis Ababa, August 12, 2025 (ENA)— The African Political Parties Summit, which opened in Accra, Ghana, today, is a platform for engagement, consensus, and political culture building, the African Political Parties Initiative Executive Secretary...

To fix gender relations, log off, winning by losing slowly and other commentary

Culture critic: To Fix Gender Relations, Log Off Gen Z has seen a “breakdown in basic trust between young women and men,” notes Spiked’s Georgina Mumford. Some 53% “of men aged 16 to 24 agree with the disheartening statement that ‘the majority of...

Steep New Tariffs on Algeria Give the US Leverage to Press on Religious Freedom

Last week, the United States implemented a new set of reciprocal tariffs on imports from dozens of countries around the world. As part of this broader trade realignment, Algeria will face a 30% tariff on its exports to the U.S., one of the highest...

African Development Bank backs $500 million for Ethiopia’s new airport

The African Development Bank has confirmed it will finance $500 million towards the construction of a new international airport in Ethiopia. Once completed in 2029, the project is expected to become the largest airport on the continent. The new...

Ethiopia: Nations Day celebration will strengthen unity (+Photo)

Teshager stated this while presiding over the inaugural planning session prepared by the members of the general committee to ensure the success of the celebration scheduled for December 8, a momentous occasion that highlights the nation’s rich...

Ethiopia to Mark 20th Nationalities Day to Promote Unity, Fraternity: HoF Speaker

Addis Ababa, August, 11, 2025 (ENA)— House of Federation (HoF) Speaker Agegnehu Teshager announced that the 20th Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Day will be marked with special pomp, aiming to further strengthen unity and fraternity in...

Ethiopia’s Sovereignty Illusion: Who Really Pulls the Strings?

Despite talk of reform and resilience, the country’s fate is shaped far beyond its borders. In 2018, as Ethiopia entered a new chapter with the rise of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, he made a striking remark: “A poor country has no sovereignty.” At...

African Union and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Champion Information Integrity with New Continental Framework

source: APO Group ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, August 11, 2025/ — “In an era of evolving information landscapes, safeguarding information integrity is paramount to fostering trust, informed citizenship, and robust democracies across Africa,” stated...

After Abiy Ethiopia Election or Referendum What Comes Next

What will the transition after Abiy look like? Many ask whether Ethiopia should settle core questions by election or by referendum. The Ethiopian Constitution recognizes self-determination, yet practice and process matter: who votes, when, and...

Addis Ababa Thriving on Hard Work, Setting New Standards:  DPM Temesgen  

Addis Ababa, August 9, 2025 (ENA) – Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh praised Addis Ababa as a rapidly developing and thriving city, driven by the hard work of its residents. After the meetings of the Prosperity Party’s Council, Deputy Prime...

Four Community College Presidents Return from Educational Mission to Israel

Dr. Edward BonahueFour community college presidents have returned from a week-long educational delegation to Israel, marking the first time the American Jewish Committee's Project Interchange program has been tailored specifically for two-year...

This hidden gem in Cleveland Heights is serving Ethiopian food so authentic you’ll forget you’re in Ohio

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — If you’re looking for bold Ethiopian food in The Land, you’d be hard-pressed to top Zoma in Cleveland Heights. Tucked into the Cedar-Lee neighborhood at 2240 Lee Road, this warm, inviting 36-seat spot has earned its place...

Mending Fences: Addressing Ethiopia’s Internal Land Disputes

I n late November 2024, yet another video of a grisly murder of a defenceless young man surfaced, causing uproar on and offline in Ethiopia. This time the incident occurred in the village of Derra, a disputed mostly rural district in Oromia often...

Investing in Africa’s education

Investing in skilled labor within the sciences is no longer just a future consideration for African economies—it is a necessity. As it stands, only a meager 6% of Africa's labor force is trained in the sciences, significantly stunting advancements...

AfDB to inject $500m in Ethiopia's new airport