He would later be known as Muhammad Ali. But the one highlight that towers above the rest is that of Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila crossing the finish line barefoot to become the first ...

Since 2000, when Ethiopia had one of the highest poverty rates in the world, households have experienced a decade of remarkable progress in well-being and the country has seen a 33 percent reduction ...

The World Bank is supporting Ethiopia to address fragility and enhance resilience by emphasizing social inclusion, institutional development, economic opportunities, job creation, and service delivery ...

Before joining the IMF in 1994, he worked for the Government of Ethiopia as Principal Economist in the Office of the President and at the Economist Intelligence Unit in London. Abebe did his graduate ...

That’s when we decided to leave. I walked until my legs were injured and bleeding. I thank God that we are safe here and we have something to eat.” – Gannite, Ethiopian refugee woman who fled into ...

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Throughout its history, Ethiopia has experienced famine — according to one historian, at least one every decade on average between the 15th and 19th centuries. The Great Ethiopian Famine alone ...

The leaders of the three nations, which all have tensions with Ethiopia, agree to greater co-operation. Sahle-Work Zewde was the country's first female head of state - a largely ceremonial position.

On that day in 1960, running barefoot, Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia won the Olympic marathon in Rome, becoming the first Black ...

Regarding the award, Mayor Adanech Abebe said that her administration is deeply grateful for this recognition. "The 2024 Seoul Smart City Leadership Award is a testament to the collective efforts ...

Find out more about Ethiopia's unique calendar and cultural heritage. Not only that - the Ethiopian calendar is also seven years and eight months behind the Western calendar, making Saturday the ...

Ethiopia’s army said it has launched a major operation against Fano rebel groups in the Amhara region, as the conflict continues, despite calls by rights groups and international partners for a ...