Ink, angels and hard graft: the artists keeping Ethiopia’s ancient illuminated manuscript craft alive

In a workshop in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital, four writers wrapped in traditional white shawls sit in silent concentration, hunched over goat skin parchments, eyes straining in the dim natural light. Homemade bamboo pens in hand, ink pots by their …

Is Ethiopia at war again? A look at the rebellion in one of its most powerful regions

Before he was a rebel, Asres Mare Damte was a lawyer. Today he fights for the Fano, a loose collection of groups taking on Ethiopia’s military in one of its most populous and powerful regions. The conflict in Amhara has simmered largely out of sight, with …

Ethiopia, Austria Express Commitment to Strengthen Partnership and Collaborating

Addis Ababa, April 11, 2025 (ENA) – Austrian Ambassador to Ethiopia Simone Knapp and Counsellor at the Austrian Embassy, Michael Fink met with Ethiopia’s State Minister of Finance, Semereta Sewasew, to discuss the robust and long-standing development …

EU Attaches Greater Significance to its Relationship with Ethiopia: Senior EU Official

Addis Ababa, April 11, 2025 (ENA) - Ethiopia's Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos underscored the importance of regular consultations to further strengthen the relationship between Ethiopia and the European Union. Gedion made the remarks during talks …

Cholera cases in Europe linked to holy water imported from Ethiopia

Consumption of holy water from Ethiopia has recently led to several cases of cholera in Germany and the United Kingdom (UK) with a multidrug-resistant Vibrio cholerae strain, according to a study published in Eurosurveillance. Four patients were infected …

Ethiopia’s Birr Declined by Over 380 Percent Under Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party Leadership

Since Abiy Ahmed became Ethiopia’s Prime Minister in 2018, the Ethiopian official currency, birr, has experienced a significant and ongoing devaluation, reflecting the ruling party’s incompetence. When Abiy took office, the official exchange rate was …

Sacred sites, city adventures: 72-hour stopover in Ethiopia

HISTORIC CHURCHES AND MOSQUES: The grand scale of Biete Medhane Alem, above, believed to be the largest monolithic church in the world, is remarkable; Biete Ghiorgis, or Church of Saint George, with its iconic cross shape, the most memorable; many others …

The Revival of Daseneche: How Del Mar Energy Inc. Brought Light and Hope to a Forgotten Corner of Ethiopia

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Ethiopia's Simien Mountains: A hidden gem for nature lovers "

While trekking through the Simien Mountains, visitors can also engage with local communities that reside within this UNESCO World Heritage site. These interactions give a glimpse into traditional lifestyles that have been preserved across generations. You …

Is Ethiopia at war again? A look at the rebellion in one of its most powerful regions