Tag: Ethiopia

Ethiopia – Old Abyssinia Unfortunately, Ethiopia had become a kind of epitome of poverty, hunger and oppression in Africa. The civil war for independence from Eritrea lasted almost 30 years and only ended in 1993 with the secession from Eritrea, but then continued in border disputes and another war from 1998-2000. Not least because of […]

Attractions Addis Ababa The state capital Addis Ababa is 2440 m above sea level. i.e. M. Central Highlands. Sights include St. George’s Church (19C), Trinity Church, Menelik’s Mausoleum and Old Ghibbi Palace. The Ethnographic Museum, which, like the university, is housed in the former residence of Haile Selassie, is also definitely worth seeing. The Saturday […]

The Abyssinian kingdom, on the other hand, although exhausted by the long struggle with the Muslims, was also able to offer a valid defense to the Galla and under the guidance of its sovereigns (some of whom singularly eminent such as Malak Sagad, Susenyos, Fāsiladas) fought vigorously to oppose the passage to the new invaders. […]

Since 2007, seven of Ethiopia’s regions have established their own anti-corruption bodies to combat and prevent corruption. On Friday, August 4, 2017, the ten-month emergency in Ethiopia was lifted. But droughts, floods and internal conflicts continue to make the situation difficult for the country’s residents. In addition, the country receives many refugees from neighboring countries. […]