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Ethiopian News Main ImageEthiopian NewsThe Pitfalls Of Exploiting Mega Projects For Political Mileage
October 8, 2025

The Pitfalls Of Exploiting Mega Projects For Political Mileage

In recent months, the Ethiopian government has unveiled a series of ambitious mega projects, often accompanied by elaborate ceremonies and sweeping promises. Just this week, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD)…
Ethiopian News Main ImageEthiopian NewsUnverified Flood Impact Claims Undermine Nile Basin Cooperation
October 7, 2025

Unverified Flood Impact Claims Undermine Nile Basin Cooperation

By The GERD International Collaborative Consortium Sudan has been hit by devastating floods again this year, and as often happens speculation about the cause has been quick to spread. While…
Ethiopian News Main ImageEthiopian NewsUninvited Military Forces, Mercenaries Draw Condemnation From African Union
October 7, 2025

Uninvited Military Forces, Mercenaries Draw Condemnation From African Union

Peace and Security Council urges deployment of African Standby Force The African Union has expressed serious concern about the growing presence of foreign military forces, including mercenaries and irregular private…
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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