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A severe drought in Janamora woreda in Ethiopia's Amhara region is threatening the food security and livelihoods of over 96,000 people, with prolonged rainfall deficits and El Niño effects creating critical water shortages across dozens of communities.
Awate.com and its sister publication Negarit mark their 26th anniversary while commemorating Hamid Idris Awate's role in launching Eritrea's armed struggle for independence on September 1, 1961.
The Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Service earned a Gold Award at the Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards in South Africa, recognizing its advances in pharmaceutical procurement and medical supply management.
The National Bank of Ethiopia is seeking bids for development of a financial services price comparator tool, reflecting ongoing modernization of Ethiopia's financial infrastructure.
Ethiopia's state electric utility reports that compensation disputes and legal gaps are slowing major energy infrastructure projects and tying up billions of birr in unresolved claims.
An analysis examines the Eritrean opposition movement's strengths, challenges, and strategic prospects after three decades of political organizing.
Ethiopia's power generation is expected to decline nearly 10% in the coming year due to reduced water inflows from El Niño effects, prompting the national utility to lower its budget forecast.
An exploration of traditional Eritrean community governance and social problem-solving through local knowledge and relationships in agrarian societies.
Severe rainfall shortages have triggered drought conditions in Yeda Woreda of North Gondar, with nearly 96,000 residents across 18 kebeles facing serious hardship due to water and food scarcity.
A coalition of 25 international partners has issued a joint statement supporting African Union-led peace mediation efforts in northern Ethiopia, warning that renewed conflict would have catastrophic regional consequences.
Ethiopia's foreign exchange auctions in August saw sharp declines in participating commercial banks, dropping from 28 to just 5 lenders by month's end, signaling potential liquidity challenges in the banking sector.
Ethiopia's inflation rate rose to 15.3 percent in July, driven by significant price increases in sugar, oil, and wheat, marking a 1.4 percentage point increase from the previous month.
The US embassy in Ethiopia has expressed encouragement over former Nigerian President Obasanjo's visit to Tigray as an African Union mediator, amid growing concerns about potential renewed conflict between Tigrayan authorities and Ethiopia's federal government.
An essay examines Eritrean political change as a decision-making process, weighing the moral and practical costs of transformation.
A historical analysis explores how Eritrea's liberation struggle shifted from moral agency to organizational obedience, shaping the nation's post-independence political culture.
An Ethiopian-American scholar discusses how Ethiopia's National Dialogue recommendations could serve as a foundational charter for democratic political reform and national renewal.
A Seattle court ruling against the Eritrean government marks a significant legal and symbolic victory for Eritrean diaspora advocates seeking accountability and the rule of law.
An essay reflects on Eritrean political history through the lens of material development, questioning whether political competition without economic improvement can meet public needs.
A detailed historical study examines organizational and demographic changes in Eritrea's liberation struggle during the late 1970s and early 1980s and their lasting institutional effects.
A reflective essay honors the memory of freedom fighter Osman Abu Shanab while engaging with Eritrean political history and thought.
An essay examines Eritrean opposition politics from the perspective of the public rather than political organizations, exploring the relationship between power and democratic transition.
A Washington D.C. Ethiopian pizza restaurant demonstrates how Ethiopian culinary traditions are creating innovative dining experiences and cultural bridges in American cities.
An essay explores how Eritrea and Ethiopia inherit and interpret their political histories, and how selective memory shapes national identity and future possibilities.
A philosophical and historical examination traces Eritrea's liberation struggle from its moral foundations to the gradual erosion of voluntary participation through organizational coercion.
Ethiopian American community leaders engage with U.S. Congress to advocate for diaspora interests and strengthen political representation.
Heavy fighting between Ethiopian federal forces and the TPLF near the Sudan border ended after several hours on Saturday, though security analysts warn that the fragile ceasefire remains vulnerable to renewed escalation.
International organizations including the European Union and United Nations are being urged to increase attention to the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia's Amhara region, which has received less global focus than the Tigray crisis.
Intense clashes erupted near the Sudan border in western Tigray between TPLF forces and the Ethiopian National Defense Force, involving heavy artillery and drone strikes in what marks a significant escalation of recent tensions.
Ethiopian Airlines CEO Mesfin Tasew clarified that his upcoming retirement follows multiple government-requested term extensions, having originally been due to step down three years ago at the mandatory retirement age.
Ethiopian Airlines reports that substantial revenue from ticket sales in Eritrea remains frozen due to deteriorating political relations between the two countries, hampering the airline's operational and repair capabilities.
Three Ethiopian films were screened in Paris as part of the inaugural Ethiopian Film Festival, drawing primarily diaspora audiences and showcasing Ethiopian cinema on an international stage.
An Ethiopia-U.S. investment dialogue is underway to strengthen commercial ties and diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Ethiopian-American community leader Aklilu Demessie has been honored with Ohio's highest civilian award, recognizing his contributions to the state and diaspora.
A feature explores Ethiopia's remarkable rock-hewn churches, celebrating the country's architectural and spiritual heritage.
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