An Ethiopian asylum seeker has been charged with sexually assaulting a member of staff at a hotel housing migrants. Melaku Gebresembet, 23, is accused of molesting a worker at Highfield House Hotel in ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

For many women in Ethiopia, getting their first formal job doesn't just change their income; it can change how they describe who they are in everyday public interactions. In a country where ethnicity ...

President Donald Trump’s offer to settle a dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over Nile River waters has drawn thanks from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, as the two African nations continue ...

Ethiopian police say they have seized thousands of rounds of ammunition sent by Eritrea to a violent armed rebel group, stoking fears of renewed conflict. Eritrea has denied the allegation and accused ...

The Bishoftu project aims to turn the country into a global aviation hub by 2030 New Bishoftu airport to replace Bole International and position Ethiopia as a global aviation hub. X/@AviationWG Dubai: ...

While the rest of the world celebrated January 1st, 2026, Ethiopia remained in its year 2018. This is due to the nation's adherence to the Geʽez calendar, which follows older calculations for Christ's ...

Ethiopian jazz musician Mulatu Astatke smiled as he held his arms aloft to acknowledge his audience. Last month in London, the 82-year-old pioneer, who has done much to bring his blend of musical ...

Ethiopia’s birr faces further losses as the nation restructures its debt after a steep depreciation made it one of the world’s worst currencies this year. The unit fell more than 15% against the ...

Newer languages might soak up all the glory, but these die-hard languages have their place. Here are eight languages developers still use daily, and what they’re good for. The computer revolution has ...

Volcanic activity in northern Ethiopia's long-dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano subsided Tuesday, days after an eruption that left a trail of destruction in nearby villages and caused flight cancellations ...

The Hayli Gubbi volcano in the rural northeast of Ethiopia erupted November 23. Afar Communication Bureau via Facebook A volcano in northern Ethiopia erupted Sunday, marking its first known eruption ...