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Ethiopian News Main ImageEthiopian NewsEEU Defends Tariff Increments, Says Power Subsidy Still High Despite Public Complaints
February 9, 2026

EEU Defends Tariff Increments, Says Power Subsidy Still High Despite Public Complaints

The Ethiopian Electric Utility (EEU) says it continues to supply electricity at one of the lowest tariff rates globally, despite growing public complaints over recent adjustments. Presenting the utility’s six-month…
Ethiopian News Main ImageEthiopian NewsInfrastructure, Capacity Gaps Stall NBE’s Movable Collateral Program
February 9, 2026

Infrastructure, Capacity Gaps Stall NBE’s Movable Collateral Program

A novel initiative seeking to enable low-incomers to access bank loans using movable collateral, such as livestock, remains stuck in its pilot phase owing to shortcomings in know-how and infrastructure,…
Ethiopian News Main ImageEthiopian NewsEthiopia Demands Eritrea Withdraw Troops From Ethiopian Territory
February 8, 2026

Ethiopia Demands Eritrea Withdraw Troops From Ethiopian Territory

Ethiopia has ordered Eritrea to withdraw its forces from Ethiopian territory and demanded that Asmara cease providing support to various armed groups in the country. “Eritrean forces have occupied Ethiopian…
Famine, Drought and their Cause

Famine, Drought and their Cause

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Shemelis Desta

Personal Photographer to Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia

Shemelis Desta was an official court photographer for Emperor Haile Selassi of Ethiopia.
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