Electric vehicles have taken off in Ethiopia. Key to the shift: a world-first ban on importing fossil fuel-powered vehicles. Shashe Asemare handles the large steering wheel with ease, navigating the ...

Ethiopia election 2026 06/01/2026 Polls opened on Monday with the ruling party of incumbent Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expected to win. Observers are concerned over a fractured opposition, with the ...

When Abiy Ahmed became Ethiopia’s prime minister in 2018, he offered a clean slate for Africa’s oldest uncolonized nation, which had been suffocated by decades of strict state control. His predecessor ...

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopians vote on Monday in a general election to choose members of parliament, who will in turn select the next prime minister. The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) ...

Image — A man walks past an election campaign poster depicting Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Jimma on 27 May 2026. Photo by Marco Simoncelli / AFP via Getty Images. Ethiopia’s election on 1 ...

Ethiopia holds a general election on June 1, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed all but guaranteed of victory despite multiple armed conflicts and the economic impact of the Middle East war. Abiy has been ...

This week, Ethio telecom announced the “successful conclusion” of talks with British International Investment (BII), the UK government’s development finance institution handling a portfolio valued at ...

From deeply flavorful doro wat to hearty lentil stew, these dishes showcase the warmth, depth, and balance of Ethiopian cuisine. Molly McArdle is Food & Wine's Updates Editor. She has written and ...

Both sides have moved troops toward their shared border, while Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of occupying part of its territory. By Matthew Mpoke Bigg Reporting from Nairobi Last weekend, Ethiopia’s ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s push for sovereign sea access via Eritrea’s Assab port is sparking military tensions ...

Ethiopia inaugurated Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam in 2025, positioning itself as a regional energy exporter while millions of its citizens still lack access to electricity. Egypt, which lies ...