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 …

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Photo: EBC) Addis Abeba – The Nile River, a storied lifeline for millions, has long been a source of both sustenance and strife. While its length is impressive, its volume is modest, and its waters must sustain a rapidly growing population. This factor has created a hydro-political landscape where antiquated, colonial-era …

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Photo: EBC) Addis Abeba – The Nile River, a storied lifeline for millions, has long been a source of both sustenance and strife. While its length is impressive, its volume is modest, and its waters must sustain a rapidly growing population. This factor has created a hydro-political landscape where antiquated, colonial-era …

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Photo: EBC) Addis Abeba – Having begun construction nearly 14 years ago, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is scheduled for inauguration in September 2025. During a parliamentary address two months ago, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced this milestone and formally invited Egypt, Sudan, and all Nile Basin countries to attend …

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Photo: EBC) Addis Abeba – Having begun construction nearly 14 years ago, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is scheduled for inauguration in September 2025. During a parliamentary address two months ago, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced this milestone and formally invited Egypt, Sudan, and all Nile Basin countries to attend …

Flooding of the Awash River has displaced thousands of people across West and Southwest Shewa zones, photo: EBC Addis Abeba – Flooding caused by the overflow of the Awash River has displaced thousands of people across West and Southwest Shewa zones, destroying crops, killing livestock, and leaving displaced residents in urgent need of aid. In …

Flooding of the Awash River has displaced thousands of people across West and Southwest Shewa zones, photo: EBC Addis Abeba – Flooding caused by the overflow of the Awash River has displaced thousands of people across West and Southwest Shewa zones, destroying crops, killing livestock, and leaving displaced residents in urgent need of aid. In …

Mesfin Tasew, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group, presenting performance for the 2024/2025 Ethiopian fiscal year. Photo EBC Addis Abeba – Ethiopian Airlines has firmly denied reports alleging that it has entered into an agreement to lease aircraft or spare parts to a Russian airline, calling the claims “completely false.” Mesfin Tasew, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines …

Mesfin Tasew, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group, presenting performance for the 2024/2025 Ethiopian fiscal year. Photo EBC Addis Abeba – Ethiopian Airlines has firmly denied reports alleging that it has entered into an agreement to lease aircraft or spare parts to a Russian airline, calling the claims “completely false.” Mesfin Tasew, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines …

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 …