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News: Ethiopian Orthodox Patriarch reiterates plea for peace, inclusive dialogue at Holy Synod Conference
By Medihane Ekubamichael @Medihane Addis Ababa, May 27, 2021 – His Holiness Abune Mathias I, Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) underlined the need for stakeholders to devote for peace and come closer to discuss to reach a national consensus. The biannual Holy Synod conference was commenced with …
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News: Ethiopian Orthodox Church Holy Synod distances itself from Patriarch’s remarks on Tigray
By Etenesh Abera @EteneshAb Addis Abeba, May 10/2021 – Government media quoted the General Secretary of the Ethiopian Orthodox Twahdo Church Holy Synod and Archbishop of Sidama and Gedeo Dioceses, His Holiness Abune Yoseph, as saying that the remarks made by His Holiness Abune Mathias I, Patriarch of the Ethiopian …
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In-depth Analysis: ONLF buckles under the pressure of infighting, resignation & disputed removal of leadership. What’s next?
Bileh Jelan @bilehjelan Addis Abeba, February 04/2021 – The Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) was established as a successor of the Western Somali Liberation Front ( WSLF) in 1984. WSLF was a key player in the 1977 Ethiopian-Somali war and was backed by Somalia’s dictator Mohammed Siad Barre to achieve about …