Fed. Jury Returns $49.5M Verdict Over Ethiopian Air Passenger's Death

The eight-member jury deliberated for two hours before awarding the family of Samya Stumo $49.5 million in their suit against ...
World Organisation Against Torture

Ethiopia: Inadequate Implementation of Recommendations Against Torture

Three years after Ethiopia’s review by the United Nations Committee Against Torture (CAT) in May 2023, serious ...
Jurist

Ethiopia, Egypt, and the Nile: Why International Water Law Is Failing the GERD Dispute

The ongoing dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) reflects a deeper structural challenge in international water governance: the fragmentation of legal regimes and the inability of ...
Travel + Leisure

This Country Just Got an Updated U.S. Travel Advisory Over Exit Bans, Unrest, and Communication Issues—What Travelers Should Know

Ethiopia remains a popular destination for its UNESCO sites, rare wildlife, and scenic hiking trails. The advisory aims to help travelers stay informed about safety risks and travel requirements.
The New York Times

Ethiopia’s Demand for Red Sea Access Drives Fears of New War With Eritrea

Both sides have moved troops toward their shared border, while Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of occupying part of its territory. By Matthew Mpoke Bigg Reporting from Nairobi Last weekend, Ethiopia’s ...
World Bank

Ethiopia: A New Phase of Support for Safety Nets will Foster Resilience and Create Pathways to Decent Jobs

WASHINGTON, March 3, 2026 — The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a new phase of support for safety nets in Ethiopia under the Productive Safety Net Project 6 (PSNP 6), a project ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Ethiopia’s Fossil Fuel Car Ban Is a Vision of the Future

In 2024, Ethiopia did something revolutionary. It banned the import of fossil fuel cars and cut tariffs on electric vehicles. This week on Zero, Akshat Rathi talks with producer Oscar Boyd and ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Citing anti-Israel backlash, NYC’s only Ethiopian-Israeli eatery ends regular dine-in hours

New York City’s only Ethiopian-Israeli restaurant has closed its doors for regular dining, citing the backlash it faced during the war in Gaza. Beejhy Barhany, who opened Tsion Cafe in Harlem in 2014, ...
Mongabay

Ethiopia’s Renaissance mega-dam fuels energy hopes and regional anxiety

Ethiopia inaugurated Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam in 2025, positioning itself as a regional energy exporter while millions of its citizens still lack access to electricity. Egypt, which lies ...
Religion News Service

Ethiopian Orthodox Christians celebrate Epiphany to mark baptism of Jesus

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Millions of Ethiopian Orthodox Christians gathered on Monday at celebrations for Epiphany, locally known as Timkat, which commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ by John ...
ecofinagency

Ethiopian PM Visits Djibouti to Reinforce Trade and Security Ties

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali visited Djibouti on Sunday, January 11, 2026, for an official meeting with President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh. The leaders discussed regional geopolitics, peace and ...
World Politics Review

Ethiopia and Eritrea Are on the Brink of War Again, Over Sea Access

Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, left, is welcomed by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at Addis Ababa International Airport, Ethiopia, July 14, 2018 (AP photo by Mulugeta Ayene). Tensions between ...