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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — “The importance of the celebration of Meskel to Ethiopians is to have us reflect on the idea of peace," said Berhanu Admass, a church deacon. “This is to have us embrace ...
News Ethiopia » Addis Ababa » Religion: Thousands Gather in Addis Ababa for Long-Awaited National Dialogue
Starting Wednesday, over 4,000 participants have gathered in Addis Ababa for the final conference of Ethiopia’s National Dialogue. The forum kicked off at the ...
News Ethiopia » Addis Ababa » Religion: Ethiopia frees Muslims jailed after protests over religion
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia's chief prosecutor says the country has pardoned hundreds of convicts, among them Muslims jailed under anti-terror laws for ...
News Ethiopia » Addis Ababa » Religion: Thousands celebrate Ethiopia's thanksgiving festival
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The Irreecha festival is held to thank God, whom the Oromos call Waaqa. Some still practice the traditional Waaqqeffannaa, which is the worship of Waaqa. ADDIS ABABA, ...
News Ethiopia » Addis Ababa » Religion: Ethiopia: Why Ethiopia's National Dialogue Could Become a Defining Moment for Peace, Unity, and Democratic Renewal
Opinion - Ethiopia has entered a pivotal chapter in its modern political history. With the opening of the National Dialogue Conference in Addis Ababa, the country has embarked on one of its most ...
News Ethiopia » Addis Ababa » Religion: Thousands gather in Ethiopia’s capital to celebrate a religious festival. Many are thinking of peace
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Thousands of Ethiopians gathered in the capital Thursday to celebrate an annual religious festival distinguished by the lighting of bonfires according to the beliefs of ...
News Ethiopia » Addis Ababa » Religion: Ethiopia frees Muslims jailed after protests over religion
Ethiopia handed long jail terms to many Muslims who were involved in months-long protests in 2012, accusing the government of unconstitutionally encouraging a moderate teaching of Islam called ...