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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: Religion, power and politics: what’s behind the violent attacks on Ethiopia’s Orthodox Tewahedo Church
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church has been one of Ethiopia’s most influential institutions for more than 1,600 years. Church and state were closely intertwined from the official adoption of ...
News Ethiopia » Addis Ababa » Religion: President Taye urges religious institutions to help safeguard Ethiopia's moral values
Addis Ababa, Sep 1, 2026 (ENA) — President Taye Atske-Selassie has called on religious institutions to strengthen their role in preserving Ethiopia’s moral values and promoting national unity.
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's National Dialogue Conference Successfully Concludes After 40 Days of Deliberations
Addis Ababa, August 22, 2026 (ENA) —The closing ceremony of Ethiopia’s month-long National Dialogue Conference is underway at the Addis Ababa Convention Center, marking a significant milestone in the ...
News Ethiopia » Addis Ababa » Religion: Month of giving: Syrians in Ethiopia keep Ramadan iftar tradition alive
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Images of old Damascus and Aleppo adorn the walls of a modest restaurant tucked into Bole Michael, a working-class neighbourhood near Addis Ababa’s international airport.
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 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 ...