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PM Abiy Ahmed Votes in His Birthplace Beshasha as Ethiopia’s Historic Election Gets Underway PM Abiy Ahmed Votes in His Birthplace Beshasha as Ethiopia’s Historic Election Gets Underway. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed casts his vote in Beshasha Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has cast his vote in the 7th General Election in his birthplace, Beshasha, Jimma Zone, Oromia. PM Abiy Ahmed Votes in His Birthplace…

Ethiopia’s Historic Election: A Benchmark for African Democracy Ethiopia is preparing for one of the largest democratic exercises in Africa’s history. With more than 54 million registered voters, 42 political parties, and 80 independent candidates, the June 1 election reflects unprecedented civic participation across a nation of over 130 million people. From digital voter registration and…

Car Rental with a Debit Card: A Convenient Solution for Traveling in Spain Many travelers assume a credit card is required to rent a car in Spain. In practice, that is not always the case. A growing number of rental operators now accept debit cards, and some even allow you to book without any card deposit at all. Knowing where to look saves both time and money. Why Debit Card Rentals Matter for…

Ethiopia’s 7th Round National Election: A Testament to Democratic Maturity Ethiopia’s 7th Round National Election: A Testament to Democratic Maturity By Chala Debela In a region too often defined by political turbulence, military transitions, and constitutional crises, Ethiopia is quietly scripting a remarkably different narrative one of institutional consistency and democratic endurance. The…

Egyptian Water Expert: Ethiopia Will Be One of Africa’s Strongest Economies Within 10 Years Egyptian Water Expert: Ethiopia Will Be One of Africa’s Strongest Economies Within 10 Years An Egyptian expert on dams and water resources, Dr. Muhammed Hafiz, says Ethiopia has what it takes to become one of Africa’s strongest economies in the coming decade. He points to Ethiopia’s fast-growing…

African Union Election Observers Begin Preparations for Ethiopia’s 7th General Elections African Union Election Observers Begin Preparations for Ethiopia’s 7th General Elections The African Union Election Observation Mission has begun preparations to monitor Ethiopia’s upcoming general elections in the capital, Addis Ababa.Addis Ababa. May 29, 2026, Ethio Affairs – The mission is led by former…

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially inaugurated the new Negele Borena Geda Airport in the Oromia Region Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially inaugurated the new Negele Borena Geda Airport in the Oromia Region Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially inaugurated the new Negele Borena Geda Airport in the Oromia Region on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone in the…

From the Nile to the Red Sea, Egypt has been building a strategic arc of pressure around Ethiopia From the Nile to the Red Sea, Egypt has been building a strategic arc of pressure around Ethiopia From the Nile to the Red Sea, Egypt has been building a strategic arc of pressure around Ethiopia, while Addis Ababa is recalibrating from reactive diplomacy to long-term geopolitical positioning. Unlike…

Dodgers attempt to improve offense at home Dodgers have presented their best form offensively away from home. Now they look to bring that power to Dodger Stadium With virtually mirroring campaigns on either side of the spectrum, the Dodgers and Rockies meet at Dodger Stadium on Memorial Day. The home side aims to carry on the momentum from an outstanding road trip that saw them win seven of…

She was told to marry in a country which bans girls’ education. So she got in a taxi and fled – BBC Alia – whose name we have changed for her safety – travelled hundreds of miles from her village to Kabul to escape marriage. The journey by taxi last year with her female cousin – covered from head to toe, only their eyes visible, as the rules decree – was an exceptional thing to do, and risky in…

Highest Paid Canadian Scholarships 2026 | Scholarship to Study in Canada – Bright Scholarship Highest Paid Canadian Scholarships 2026 | Scholarship to Study in Canada – Bright Scholarship May 26, 2026 Highest Paid Canadian Scholarships 2026 for International Students: The only main reason to study in Canada is because of the high-quality education. When a student receives a degree from a Canadian…

 Arsenal Fans in Dambi Dollo Lead Large-Scale Cleanup Campaign In a remarkable display of community service, supporters of Arsenal Football Club in Dambi Dollo town, located in the Qellem Wallagga Zone, have carried out an extensive cleanliness campaign that blends their passion for football with civic responsibility. The initiative brought together young people and dedicated Arsenal fans who…

Arsenal fans in Ethiopia are taking championship celebrations to another level blending football fever with rich cultural tradition! From the highlands of Addis Ababa to the streets of Gondar, Ethiopian Gunners have turned the title triumph into a spectacular fusion of sporting passion and ancient heritage. Forget ordinary watch parties—here, victory is honored with kurif (raw meat) feasts, a…

AmplifyChange Strengthening Grants 2026: Up to £200,000 Available for SRHR Advocacy Projects in Eligible Countries Civil society organisations working to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) now have an exciting opportunity to secure major funding through the 2026 AmplifyChange Strengthening Grants programme. Applications are officially open from 21 May to 16 June 2026,…

Eritrean independence, a failed political project Eritrean independence, a failed political project Eritrean independence is a failed political project. The Eritrean struggle has resulted in the installation of a 35-year-long tyranny that has brought neither prosperity nor political freedom. What is independence for a nation that has lived under decades of tyranny? As we speak, Eritrea is a land…

𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐖𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐖𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 As part of Ethiopia’s ongoing negotiations to accede to the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ethiopia and the Republic of India signed a Bilateral Market Access Protocol in Geneva today. The agreement…

Eritrean Independence Day: 35 Years of Dictatorship with No Development Eritrean Independence Day: 35 Years of Dictatorship with No Development May 24 marks Eritrean Independence Day, a date that commemorates the end of a brutal 30-year war with Ethiopia and the birth of Africa’s youngest nation at the time. For the outside world, it is a day of celebration, flag-raising, and cultural pride.…