For the last three years government forces have been fighting Fano, a group of tribal militias in the Amhara tribal lands. The Amhara were one of the founding groups of the Ethiopian state. The ...

Anyone tuning into political debates about the recently introduced English Language Bill might be led to think New Zealand’s most widely spoken tongue is endangered. The bill, which forms part of a ...

People queue outside banks as concerns grow over possible renewed fighting between federal and regional forces in Mekele, in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, Jan. 31, 2026 ...

Purple banners, prepared speeches, and panel discussions mark March 8 each year across Ethiopia as officials and activists commemorate International Women’s ...

Its deep in the night in Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region, but dozens of young men with backpacks and suitcases are searching for a bus to Addis Ababa. Abel wants to join them but the ...

Through trade, defense, and infrastructure, Turkey is building an enduring influence across Africa. From ports to schools, Ankara is embedding systems that could shape Africa’s economic and ...

The cemetery, therefore, is not a foreign intrusion into Harar’s history. It is a record of Harar’s openness—a testament to the city’s role as a place of encounter. It does not diminish Harari ...

In the state’s twisted logic, being a victim of violence is reason for deportation.

The question is no longer whether the sector knows better. It does. It’s whether the humanitarian funding model is willing to produce anything else.

Buried in the deserts of the Near East, Egypt, and Central Asia, ancient libraries with troves of knowledge and wisdom have been uncovered.