Clergyman Belay Mekonnen, the main suspect. Photo: Screenshot Addis Abeba– The Federal High Court Lideta Branch has sentenced kesis Belay Mekonnen, a senior Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) clergyman, to five years of rigorous imprisonment and a 10,000 Birr fine for his involvement in an attempted financial fraud targeting the African Union (AU). The court …

Clergyman Belay Mekonnen, the main suspect. Photo: Screenshot Addis Abeba– The Federal High Court Lideta Branch has sentenced kesis Belay Mekonnen, a senior Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) clergyman, to five years of rigorous imprisonment and a 10,000 Birr fine for his involvement in an attempted financial fraud targeting the African Union (AU). The court …

His Holiness Abune Mathias I, Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) Addis Abeba– His Holiness Abune Mathias I, Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC), has expressed concern over growing divisions among senior leaders of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), warning that such disputes could jeopardize the fragile peace in the …

Clergyman Belay Mekonnen, the main suspect. Photo: Screenshot Addis Abeba – A federal court in Addis Abeba passed guilty verdict against Kesis Belay Mekonnen, a senior clergyman from the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church (EOTC) and other individuals accused of committing a financial fraud by attempting to withdraw more than US$6 million from the African Union …

Clergyman Belay Mekonnen, the main suspect. Photo: Screenshot Addis Abeba – A federal court in Addis Abeba passed guilty verdict against Kesis Belay Mekonnen, a senior clergyman from the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church (EOTC) and other individuals accused of committing a financial fraud by attempting to withdraw more than US$6 million from the African Union …

(Photo: Tigray TV) Addis Abeba – The religious leaders of the Tigray Orthodox Church, See of Selama Kesate Berhan, have called on the leadership of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and senior officials of the Tigray interim administration to refrain from making statements that could exacerbate their differences, urging them instead to resolve their issues through …

(Photo: Tigray TV) Addis Abeba – The religious leaders of the Tigray Orthodox Church, See of Selama Kesate Berhan, have called on the leadership of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and senior officials of the Tigray interim administration to refrain from making statements that could exacerbate their differences, urging them instead to resolve their issues through …

Chief Commissioner Mesfin Araya (Photo: Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission has issued a formal statement announcing its openness to engaging in discussions with the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC). This follows concerns raised by the EOTC’s Holy Synod regarding its involvement in the current national dialogue process. The Commission’s statement, …

The bi-annual Holy Synod Plenary Session, which commenced on 29 May, 2024, concluded today (Photo: EOTC TV) Addis Abeba – The Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) has expressed reservations regarding the recent conduct of the National Dialogue Commission.  The Synod noted that the Commission has advanced its efforts without “formally inviting” the Church …

Chief Commissioner Mesfin Araya (Photo: Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission) Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission has issued a formal statement announcing its openness to engaging in discussions with the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC). This follows concerns raised by the EOTC’s Holy Synod regarding its involvement in the current national dialogue process. The Commission’s statement, …