Rambunctious, manic, beguiling, exciting – it’s hard to accurately describe Addis Ababa. Ethiopia’s capital, which translates as “New Flower” in the Amharic language, shows little sign of losing its ...
Not only the sacrifice of animals, but the sacrifice of ego for the sake of living together.” In a country strained by years of political and ethnic tensions, Ali said his prayers this year centered ...
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is running unopposed in several constituencies. Opposition parties have warned that the elections are even less open than previous votes. Polls opened in ...
Ethiopia’s general election on 1 June 2026 will take place amid armed conflicts and political fragmentation. This has raised questions over voter participation and legitimacy and the future of the ...
By Yordanos D. Addis Ababa, May 31, 2026 —The past eight years in Ethiopia have been defined by a complex reality marked by ...
Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...
New apartments blocks in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Eric Lafforgue/Art in All of Us/Corbis via Getty Images The shortage of adequate housing in cities is an issue around the globe, particularly among ...