Ethiopia

Ethiopia and Israel share a new year - and an opportunity to deepen their historic ties - opinion

Ethiopia enters a new year of economic growth and major development projects while seeking to strengthen its strategic partnership with Israel.

ETHIOPIA’S GRAND Renaissance Dam undergoes construction work on the Nile River in Benishangul Gumuz Region, Ethiopia, on  September 26.  (Tiksa Negeri/File Photo/Reuters)
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America, beware: The battle over Israel’s identity could be coming for the US - opinion

Rescue teams searching for 9-year-old Haymanut Kasau, in the northern Israeli city of Tzfat, February 28, 2024.

Students encouraged to bring red balloons to first day of school for missing child Haymanot Kasau

'The old and the new’ combines traditional Ethiopian weaving with modern techniques.

Shaping memory through ceramics


Ethiopia revokes Reuters journalists' accreditation after story on Ethiopian support of Sudan's RSF

While the Ethiopian Media Authority has informally indicated that the February 10 Reuters story prompted its decision, it has not made an official statement.

A general view shows the cityscape of Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa

Egypt boosts commitment to Somalia’s stability with new military deployment - analysis

As part of its efforts to enhance "security and stability," Egypt is sending additional forces to Somalia.

Residents wave Somali flags as they attend a rally denouncing Israel’s recognition of the breakaway Somaliland region, during a gathering calling for Somalia’s territorial unity, in Mogadishu, Dec. 30.

Haset: Bringing kosher Ethiopian food to Jerusalem - restaurant review

By the edge of Mahaneh Yehuda, Haset offers Ethiopian food served on injera, bringing the taste and feel of an Ethiopian home to Jerusalem.

The wonders of Ethiopian cuisine

Jerusalem through Ethiopian eyes: Understanding Israel's capital through its Ethiopian communities

As Jerusalem continues to evolve, the rhythms of Ethiopian heritage shape its character in unmistakable ways.

Ethiopian Jews take part in a prayer of the Sigd holiday on the Armon Hanatziv Promenade overlooking Jerusalem on November 28, 2024.

Africa opens its doors: A new airport that will change how Israelis fly

Ethiopian Airlines laid the cornerstone for Bishoftu International Airport, a major project with 110M passenger capacity, offering operational advantages and easy connections to Israel.

Bishoftu International Airport.

Israel and India's laboratory in the Horn of Africa-opinion

A strategic shift is underway in the Horn of Africa: Israel’s recognition of Somaliland and its partnership with India signal a move toward flexible, tech‑driven security

Somaliland Navy members participate in a parade celebrating the 33rd anniversary of their Independence in Hargeisa, Somaliland on May 18, 2024.

MK Tsega Melaku: Missing girl Haymanut Kasau ignored for nearly two years - interview

Melaku added that she distributed Kasau’s photo to fellow MKs "so they will remember: there is a kidnapped child, and nobody is talking about her."

A poster of nine-year-old Haymanut Kasau, who has been missing since 2023.

Somaliland’s lost and forgotten Jews: Inside Horn of Africa's Jewish past - opinion

Beyond the politics, Israel’s recognition of Somaliland reveals a hidden Jewish past, from ancient cemeteries to the origins of the Yibir tribe.

Residents wave Somali flags as they attend a rally denouncing Israel’s recognition of the breakaway Somaliland region, during a gathering calling for Somalia’s territorial unity, in Mogadishu, Dec. 30.

Jerusalem Highlights: January 9-15

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Yosl Bergner, great painter.

'We'll bring her back': Netanyahu vows personal involvement in case of missing girl Haymanut Kasau

Kasau, nine years old at the time of her disappearance, has been missing since February 2024. “I will personally take up the matter. We will bring her back,” Netanyahu told the family in the meeting.

Rescue teams searching for 9-year-old Haymanut Kasau, in the northern Israeli city of Tzfat, February 28, 2024.