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Ethiopian News Main ImageEthiopian NewsStudy Showcases Hefty Economic And Strategic Toll Of Ethiopia’s Landlockedness
February 14, 2026

Study Showcases Hefty Economic And Strategic Toll Of Ethiopia’s Landlockedness

Ethiopia’s status as a landlocked nation, compounded by severe port-related constraints, costs the country between USD 19 billion and USD 31 billion annually in lost GDP. These inefficiencies have scaled…
Ethiopian News Main ImageEthiopian NewsState Of The Union: AU Leaders Gather For “Rubber Stamp” Summit Amid Growing Uncertainty, Volatility
February 14, 2026

State Of The Union: AU Leaders Gather For “Rubber Stamp” Summit Amid Growing Uncertainty, Volatility

It is the time of year when African heads of state and government convene in Addis Ababa for the annual African Union (AU) summit. On the surface, the 39th summit,…
Ethiopian News Main ImageEthiopian NewsUAZ In Talks To Launch Vehicle Assembly Plant In Ethiopia
February 13, 2026

UAZ In Talks To Launch Vehicle Assembly Plant In Ethiopia

Russian automaker UAZ (Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant) is officially in negotiations with the Ethiopian government to launch a local vehicle assembly plant. This move, part of the company’s 2026 global expansion…
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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