Ethiopia: Whither Press Freedom?
As an Ethiopian columnist writing my maiden article for Sampsonia Way, choosing any topic other than the dying press freedom in my country would be a disservice to this august magazine. So, my focus...
View ArticleTwo different groups, same mischievous outlook
They are obsessed with money to the point of selling their own country and people - the two BANDAS. Their actions and the comments they made at various times from their Asmara headquarters says...
View ArticleSt. George Cathedral
St George's Cathedral is an Orthodox cathedral in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is noted for its distinctive octagonal form.Empress Zewditu of Ethiopia was crowned at this Cathedral in 1917, and Emperor...
View ArticleEthiopia to electrify rural communities using Israeli solar-biogas hybrid...
The Ethiopian government is partnering to bring electric power and energy to rural areas using a cutting adage green technology . The giant Horn of Africa country is determined to become a middle...
View ArticleEthiopia jails Britons and Somali in 'terror plot' - Saturday, 17 January...
Two British citizens and a Somali man have been jailed in Ethiopia for trying to establish an Islamic state, according to Fana Broadcasting Corporation The UK Foreign Office has confirmed the detention...
View ArticleQatari investors to launch 500 mln USD projects - Saturday, 17 January 2015...
President Mulatu Teshome stated that the government will consolidate its support to investors who are keen to invest in Ethiopia. During his talks with a Qatari business group led by Sheikh Fahad Ahmed...
View ArticleShould Ethiopians Boycott the Upcoming Fake Election in Ethiopia?
"If we do not have a proper multiparty democracy, this country is going to end up like Somalia. This is imperative" he said.
View ArticleEthiopia: The Fate of Independent Candidates
Politicians not affiliated with any party a.k.a. independent candidates have performed well in many elections around the world. For instance, according to historical documents, US presidents without a...
View ArticleJe suis Woyane
As the TPLF ploughs ahead with preparations to mark its Ruby Anniversary, a sense of triumphant boldness seems to embolden sections of our society which had thus far chosen to sit on the fence.
View ArticleHeineken inaugurates Ethiopia's biggest brewery
Heineken has officially inaugurated what it claims is Ethiopia's biggest brewery. With a total capacity of 1.5m hectolitres, it says the 110m Kilinto brewery will enable it to meet rising demand for...
View ArticleEthiopia: NOC Unveils Tanker Tracking System
One of the leading petroleum companies in Ethiopia, National Oil Ethiopia , unveiled a new tanker tracking system on Thursday. The new system will enable the company to locate tanker trucks, protect...
View ArticleExposed: 'Professor' has two fake degrees
A lengthy Addis Voice investigation can reveal that Dr. Constantinos Berhe, a professor of public policy at the Addis Ababa University and a key operative of the ruling TPLF-led regime, obtained two...
View ArticleEthiopian court jails three Britons over terror charges
January 19, 2015 An Ethiopian court last week handed down prison terms to three British citizens convicted on terrorism-related charges. Sources at the ministry of justice told Sudan Tribune on Monday...
View ArticleEthiopia: Minister Claims Bypassing GTP Targets in Condo Housing Construction
With over 70,000 houses yet to be completed, the Ministry of Urban Development, Housing & Construction says that it is ready to begin the construction of 65,000 additional ones on 800ha of land...
View ArticleEthiopia telecoms director visits Sudatel - Tuesday, 20 January 2015 07:05
Addis Ababa, 20 January 2015 - A high level delegation from Ethiopia's telecommunication agency led by its General Manager and some of its senior executive officers are visiting Sudatel. Engineer Tariq...
View ArticleEthiopia: Samora Yunis' view on the opposition, adios constitution
Earlier in the month, amid the ongoing 40th anniversary of the founding of the Tigray People's Liberation Front , Major General Samora Yunis, the Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian defense forces, was...
View ArticleEthiopia: Who Are Members of the Election Board?
After virtual disappearance since the end of the 'historic election' of 2010 in which TPLF won 99.6 % of parliamentary seats, the National Election Board has once again resurfaced in the last few weeks...
View ArticleEthiopian bags over 3 bln birr - Tuesday, 20 January 2015 07:05
Addis Ababa, 20 Janauray 2015 - Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Group made a record high profit of 3.15 billion birr in the 2013-2014 fiscal year that ended in June 2014. The net profit is the highest the...
View ArticleScenes of Ethiopia come to Bath in new photography exhibition
A striking new view of Ethiopia is coming to the city of Bath, thanks to an exhibition of photographs being held at Fairfield House, in Kelston Road, Newbridge. Fairfield House is the former residence...
View ArticleErdogan set to kick off African tour from Ethiopia
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is due to arrive in Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on Wednesday as the first leg of a three-day African tour. "President Erdogan is most welcome in Ethiopia at...
View Article