Ethiopian Airlines said it plans to take delivery of more than 100 new aircraft from Boeing and Airbus by 2032, as Africa’s largest carrier accelerates a fleet expansion drive aimed at strengthening its position in global aviation markets. The announcement was made by chief executive Mesfin Tasew during celebrations marking the airline’s 80th anniversary at […]

Ethiopian Airlines said it plans to take delivery of more than 100 new aircraft from Boeing and Airbus by 2032, as Africa’s largest carrier accelerates a fleet expansion drive aimed at strengthening its position in global aviation markets. The announcement was made by chief executive Mesfin Tasew during celebrations marking the airline’s 80th anniversary at […]

A picture taken during 2025 Irreecha celebration (Photo: Addis Standard) Addis Abeba – There has been a huge discussion in relation to the celebration of Irreechaa and the contextualization of Waaqeffannaa from a Christian perspective. Over the course of the years, I have been arguing in favor of the celebration of Irreechaa from a Christian perspective. …

A picture taken during 2025 Irreecha celebration (Photo: Addis Standard) Addis Abeba – There has been a huge discussion in relation to the celebration of Irreechaa and the contextualization of Waaqeffannaa from a Christian perspective. Over the course of the years, I have been arguing in favor of the celebration of Irreechaa from a Christian perspective. …

The recently inaugurated Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Photo: EBC) Addis Abeba – In early September 2025, two significant events took place in Ethiopia: the inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and the second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2). The celebration of the GERD’s inauguration alongside the ACS2, a precursor to COP30, serves as a timely …

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – In celebration of World Sight Day 2025, Cure Blindness Project is proud to announce the official launch of its School Eye Health Project in Ethiopia—a transformative two-year initiative aimed at improving vision care for school-aged children and teachers in the Oromia(Jimma) and Sidama(Northern Sidama) regional states. “The School Eye Health Project …

The recently inaugurated Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Photo: EBC) Addis Abeba – In early September 2025, two significant events took place in Ethiopia: the inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and the second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2). The celebration of the GERD’s inauguration alongside the ACS2, a precursor to COP30, serves as a timely …

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – In celebration of World Sight Day 2025, Cure Blindness Project is proud to announce the official launch of its School Eye Health Project in Ethiopia—a transformative two-year initiative aimed at improving vision care for school-aged children and teachers in the Oromia(Jimma) and Sidama(Northern Sidama) regional states. “The School Eye Health Project …

The celebration of Fichche-Chambalala, Sidaama nation’s new year in regional capital Hawassa last year (Photo: EBC) By Girum Tesfaye Addis Abeba – Beneath the vast skies of Sidama Regional State, a timeless tradition unfolds each year, bridging the celestial and the terrestrial. On 28 March, the Sidama people will welcome Fichee-Cambalaalla, their New Year festival—a vibrant tapestry …

The celebration of Fichche-Chambalala, Sidaama nation’s new year in regional capital Hawassa last year (Photo: EBC) By Girum Tesfaye Addis Abeba – Beneath the vast skies of Sidama Regional State, a timeless tradition unfolds each year, bridging the celestial and the terrestrial. On 28 March, the Sidama people will welcome Fichee-Cambalaalla, their New Year festival—a vibrant tapestry …