Ethiopia’s provision of severance pay for employees with five or more years of service is a cornerstone of equitable labor practice. However, its uniform application inadvertently creates a severe dissonance within private education, a field governed not by the fiscal year alone, but by the immutable rhythm of the academic calendar. It is best if a targeted, common-sense refinement to the severance pay provision for private school teachers is introduced. Ethiopia’s severance pay law is just. A teacher’s rightful reward for years of service should never come at the cost of their students’ current academic year.

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The Ambassador of India to Ethiopia met with Dr Belete Molla, Ethiopia’s Minister of Innovation and Technology, to discuss the roadmap for strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fields of information technology, innovation, and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on advancing collaboration in digital transformation, with a particular focus on supporting Ethiopia’s Digital Ethiopia 2030 initiative. Both sides discussed opportunities for cooperation in the area of Digital Public Infrastructure, in line with the existing Memorandum of Understanding between India and Ethiopia on digital transformation. India highlighted its experience in developing scalable, inclusive, and citizen-centric digital platforms that could support Ethiopia’s digital governance and service delivery objectives. The interaction reaffirmed the commitment of both governments to further enhance bilateral ties and advance cooperation in innovation, digital public infrastructure, and technology-driven development.

Addis Ababa, December 26, 2025 (FMC) — The successful completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has widened Ethiopia’s development horizon and created the confidence to dream of even bigger national projects, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Advisor on East African Affairs, Getachew Reda, told a high‑level forum at the dam site in Guba. GERD now underpins a stronger national grid and forms a foundation for sustained economic expansion. GERD alone accounts for 51 percent of the country’s total power exports. Fiseha Yitagesu, CEO of Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPGC), highlighted the economic impact of GERD on Ethiopia’s industrial sector. Industrial parks alone will require approximately 2,500 megawatts over the next five years — a demand GERD is critical to meet.

Seeing what we've seen, I can't make beautiful things that just embellish and adorn.”The exhibition concluded in April2. The exhibition concluded in June3. The exhibition concluded in June4. It featured works by five contemporary artists: Samuel Fosso, Aida Muluneh, Kelani Abass, Abeer Sultan and Sumayah Fallatah. Al Sayegh shows, in retrospect, how the past decade has been a seminal one for the country's contemporary arts landscape.

Excerpts;Question: Toffic, you’ve transitioned from a 15-year career in filmmaking to leading a digital education company. The government has a clear policy to promote digital technology, but the ecosystem of localized, high-quality digital content was nascent. If we are serious about helping students across Ethiopia, from Oromia to Somali region, be active in digital technology, we must meet them where they are, in the language they think and dream in. We don’t just want students to use digital tools; we want them to understand and create with them. We want GOBEZ to have helped plant that seed of digital confidence and creativity in every student we reach.

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China has donated dozens of motorcycles to the Ethiopian Federal Police Commission to boost traffic control and security operations.The handover ceremony was held at the commission’s headquarters in Addis Ababa, attended by Commissioner General Demelash Gebremichael, senior Ethiopian officials, and Chinese diplomats. The motorcycles, along with police uniforms, will enhance VIP protection, highway traffic management, and general law enforcement efficiency.Authorities emphasized that the motorcycles will play a key role during international, continental, and national events hosted in Ethiopia, including gatherings at the African Union headquarters. Sun Mingxi, charge d’affaires at the Chinese Embassy, praised the Ethiopian police for protecting Chinese personnel and institutions. He reaffirmed China’s support for strengthening Ethiopia’s law enforcement capabilities. Related stories:China donates 1,000 Bicycles to Nepal studentsChina’s Foundation donates bicycles to Lao students

Gap Between Official and Parallel Dollar Exchange Rates Narrows, Says Ethiopian Economics AssociationThe gap between Ethiopia’s official and parallel (black market) foreign exchange rates has narrowed by 4.7 percentage points, according to a new study released by the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA). “The data show a relative narrowing of the gap between the official and parallel market exchange rates compared to the previous quarter,” Nasser explained. Nasser noted that both the dollar exchange rate and the price of birr continue to show volatility, indicating broader market uncertainty. “Because Ethiopia imports a wide range of essential goods, exchange rate instability directly affects price levels,” he said. The Ethiopian Economics Association concluded that while the narrowing exchange rate gap is a positive development, sustained policy efforts are needed to ensure long-term stability in the foreign exchange market and the broader economy.

SM/FileYonas Biru, PhDAbstractThe dilemma Islamic politicians face epitomizes the inherent crisis in Ethiopian political life that the TPLF experienced with devastating consequences. Today, a new civilizational project is unfolding under the banner of Oromummaa (Oromo ethno-nationalism). Oromummaa’s effort to center Gadaa (Oromo socio-political system) and Waaqeffanna (Oromo religion) as the foundations of authentic Oromo identity mirrors the Solomonic imperial hegemony it historically revolted against. Oromo Gadaa CivilizationThe Gadaa system represents an indigenous, age-grade–based political order characterized by rotational leadership, consensus governance, and collective accountability. Synthesis of Oromummaa’s Three-Pronged StrategyThe three strategies interlock seamlessly to advance Oromo civilizational and political primacy while containing potential rivals and transforming them into instrumentalized victims.

Her conversational writing style is easy to read and prepares the reader to enter into their own conversations about the person of Jesus Christ. “Eyes Fixed on Jesus” is a series of three volumes walking the reader through the Gospels, interweaving the narratives of all four evangelists. The author’s background includes an advanced degree in theology, but she is not primarily a Scripture scholar. In the margins throughout the book, Scripture citations are abundantly present, pointing both to direct quotations from Scripture as well as to individual passages that are merely referenced in passing. Hunter-Kilmer invites readers to slow down, to consume and savor the Word of God, keeping their eyes fixed on Jesus.

Nasry Asfura, a conservative politician of Palestinian descent who was backed by US President Donald Trump in a contentious election, will become the next leader of Honduras, the Central American country's electoral body said on Wednesday. Mr Asfura is a 67-year-old businessman and the former mayor of the capital, Tegucigalpa. I will not let you down,” Mr Asfura said in a post on X following the confirmation of the results. The US congratulated Mr Asfura, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying he looked forward to working with his administration. Amid delays in the count, Mr Trump weighed into the election again alleging fraud ⁠without providing evidence and saying there would be “hell to pay” if Honduras changed preliminary results that had put Mr Asfura ahead.

Mercer does not directly make investments, but allocates clients’ money they have discretion to, to professional asset managers. BCG is forecasting MEA wealth will rise to $12tn by 2021, growing at an annual average of 8 per cent. Another general trend in the region is clients’ looking for a comprehensive approach to investing, according to Mr AbuShaban. These clients are keen to invest in illiquid assets, such as private equity and infrastructure. The authority’s private equity department focused on structured equities owing to “their defensive characteristics.”

Ethiopian government says more fano forces continue to “surrender”BorkenaToronto – The Fano forces in the Amhara region of Ethiopia on Wednesday said they have killed 45 government soldiers. Government forces, which fano called “enemy”, were on a move from Sede to Kesate Mariam Motta area in East Gojjam. The 54th division of Fano forces launched the ambush operation, Estibel told EMS. The Ethiopian Defense Force did not deny or confirm the claim on the part of the rebels. __Support Borkena : https://borkena.com/subscribe-borkena/Join our Telegram Channel : t.me/borkenaLike borkena on FacebookBorkena Ethiopian News Youtube ChannelTo submit Press Release, send submission to info@borkena.comAdd your business to Ethiopian Business Listing / Ethiopian Business DirectoryJoin the conversation.

One street in South Africa's Pretoria has been bringing festive joy to thousands of people for over 30 years. Since the early 1990s, residents of Lawley street have been brightening their neighbourhood with Christmas lights every December. She and her family have been visiting the street for around 10 or 12 years. "I think just the energy of everyone coming together, I love how everyone during Christmas is so friendly, families come together," Kouakou said. Another Pretoria resident, Tisetso Kekan, said it’s his first time coming to see the lights.