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Across Addis Ababa, Amhara and Oromia, Ethiopian voters weigh participation against scepticism as the ruling party’s dominance shapes a subdued campaign mood.
News Ethiopia » Addis Ababa » Politics: Ethiopia's continental role in shaping African unity
When African leaders gathered in Addis Ababa in May 1963 to establish the Organization of African Unity (OAU), the choice of venue was deliberate. Ethiopia had long occupied a distinctive place in the ...
News Ethiopia » Addis Ababa » Politics: Ethiopia and the Netherlands hold political consultations
Ethiopia and the Netherlands held a 3rd round of political consultation in Addis Ababa on Tuesday this week (April 30). The political consultation offered opportunities for the two countries to ...
News Ethiopia » Addis Ababa » Politics: Port Assab becomes flashpoint for Ethiopia–Eritrea relations
Addis Ababa's renewed calls for sea access threaten an already fragile relationship with Eritrea, drawing anger from Asmara.Tensions between Ethiopia and neighboring Eritrea have escalated after ...
News Ethiopia » Addis Ababa » Politics: Ethiopia: Pretoria stopped the war. Politics is imperilling the peace
My recent appearance on Al Jazeera’s Head to Head with Mehdi Hasan triggered a storm in Ethiopia – and among the many non-Ethiopians who have made a habit of lecturing Ethiopians about Ethiopia. Some ...
News Ethiopia » Addis Ababa » Politics: Ethiopia, Burundi Renew Commitment to Deepen their Cooperation
Addis Ababa, April 8, 2026 (ENA) —Ethiopia and Burundi have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and expanding practical cooperation following the conclusion of the Second Joint ...
News Ethiopia » Addis Ababa » Politics: Ethiopia embraces big projects but escalates regional tensions by seeking more access to the sea
Ethiopia’s leader loves big projects. With a contentious megadam completed on the Nile, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed now plans Africa’s largest airport and a nuclear power plant. But the landlocked ...
News Ethiopia » Addis Ababa » Politics: Ethiopia may host Russia-Africa 2026 summit, Russian Ambassador says
Ethiopia, where the headquarters of the African Union is located, is rightfully considered the political capital of the continent, Evgeny Teryokhin stressed MOSCOW, October 20. /TASS/. Ethiopia may ...
News Ethiopia » Addis Ababa » Politics: Russia to help Ethiopia gain energy sovereignty — ambassador to Addis Ababa
Russian companies have "unique competencies" and proven technologies for modernizing and extending the service life of energy facilities built according to Soviet designs, Yevgeny Terekhin noted ...
News Ethiopia » Addis Ababa » Politics: Ethiopia’s urban renewal projects and turn toward aesthetic propaganda
This is the second time Addis Ababa’s cityscape has gone viral in recent months. In January, a visit by renowned US influencer Darren Watkins Jr., known online as IshowSpeed, garnered 10 million views ...
News Ethiopia » Addis Ababa » Politics: PHOTOS: Inside Ruto's Sh2.6 million-per-hour luxury private jet to Ethiopia
President William Ruto arrives in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia [Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ethiopia] President William Ruto touched down in Addis Ababa in style, opting against the official Fokker 70 ER in ...