After GERD, can Egypt shape Ethiopia’s next Nile dams?
Three projects mark a new test for Egypt after it failed to prevent construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
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Bus crash in Ethiopian mountains kills at least 31
Ethiopia is one of the worst countries in the world for road traffic accidents and has notoriously dangerous roads.
Ethiopia must not be dragged back into war
TPLF hardliners, backed by Eritrea, are threatening to drag Ethiopia back into a war its people have already rejected.
From: NewsFeed
WFP: War on Iran pushing millions towards hunger
The US-Israeli war on Iran could tip up to 45 million people into acute hunger, the UN’s WFP warns.
Published On 5 Jun 2026
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Ethiopians head to polls as millions excluded from elections
Ethiopians head to polls as millions excluded from elections.
Published On 1 Jun 2026
Ethiopia holds elections with PM Abiy’s party expected to dominate
Voting will not take place in northern Tigray region and some parts of the Amhara region amid insecurity.
From: NewsFeed
Ethiopia to vote in first elections since Tigray peace deal
Four years after the formal end of Ethiopia’s Tigray war, Ethiopians will be voting in general elections.
Published On 31 May 2026
As Ethiopia votes, its deepening human rights crisis must be addressed
Continuing internal conflicts and deepening repression are casting a long shadow over the general election.
Ethiopia’s election is about affirming national commitment to democracy
A national vote alone can’t address all challenges in the country, but it can be a step toward democratic consolidation.
From: Inside Story
What’s at stake in Ethiopia’s elections?
Ethiopia’s governing party is seeking to cement its grip on power amid a fragmented electorate.
Published On 31 May 2026
Ethiopia’s election: Parties, coalitions and candidates explained
Over 50 million Ethiopians are registered to vote, with youth and women forming a significant share of the electorate.
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