Tensions are high in two of Ethiopia’s ‘protest cities’ – Bahir Dar and Gondar – as the Orthodox Church readies to commemorate the Epiphany, known in local parlance as the "Timket." The event celebrates the occasion of the baptism of Jesus Christ in the River Jordan.

Millions of Ethiopians face a hunger crisis for a second consecutive year after drought hit sub-Saharan Africa's second most populous nation, the United Nations said on Tuesday as it appealed for more than $900 million in aid.

First my greetings to all the people of Ethiopia, who made me who I am today so that I can serve them back in my profession as a journalist; the ones who are still suffering under this repressive regime while struggling in search of freedom and good governance. To the Ethiopian Muslims, who are suffering under ruthless successive regimes, but continue struggling tirelessly to make sure our religious rights are restored and respected; and also to the “Dimtsachin Yisema” activists who strive to make our voices heard.

(EZ) The 2017 World Report of Human Rights Watch said last year (2016) the Ethiopian government security forces used unnecessary and disproportionate force to disperse largely peaceful protests, causing deaths and injuries. The report was launched Thursday 12th January.

Journalist who received Golden Pen Award appears in court as witness in terrorism trial - Independent Jan. 6, 2017

A journalist who has been jailed seven times after criticising the Ethiopian Government’s detainment of journalists as suspected terrorists has appeared in court as a witness in a terrorism trial.

• The five-piece pop group Yegna was formed as part of the Girl Effect programme
• Department for International Development has ended partnership with scheme
• Comes after Secretary Priti Patel was challenged about £5.2 million band grant

British taxpayers' money will no longer be used to fund the project behind an Ethiopian girl band.

Jan. 5, 2017 (EZ) Turkey: Two people have been killed in an explosion near a courthouse in Izmir. Police shot and killed the two attackers after an exchange of fire. While hunted a third person.

The Egyptian government has proposed to hold a meeting among Sudan, Ethiopia and Egypt Foreign Ministers to complete discussions on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) ahead of the African Union summit this month.