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Winning WHO Maturity Level 3 Marks Milestone in Ensuring Quality, Safety of Medicines in Ethiopia, Says Health Minister
Addis Ababa, October 2, 2025 (ENA) – Ethiopia's attainment of WHO Maturity Level 3 shows that the country is at a critical juncture in its journey to achieve success in the sector, Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba noted. Speaking to the media...

Concerts uplift the music of Arlington’s Roberta Flack & female big band of 1940’s
Munit Mesfin and Amy K Bormet Members of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm honored by Amy K Bormet Munit and z Lovebugs offer free family show on Sunday Oct 5 This column is sponsored by Arlington Arts/Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division...

Abiy Ahmed PhD Plagiarism Will Addis Ababa University Revoke Degree?
Plagiarism in Abiy Ahmed’s PhD Thesis: How will Addis Ababa University handle this? Allegations around the PhD thesis have persisted since 2017. Checks on the literature review chapter reportedly show a high similarity score (about 62–64% after...

How to watch Conference League 2025/26: live stream options, TV channels, free streams
Watch 2025/26 Conference League live streams to see clubs from England, Italy, Spain, France and all across the continent do battle for European silverware. Just the fifth edition of the revamped version of UEFA's third competition, English clubs...

Ethiopia Holds Circular Economy Hotspot 2025
Addis Ababa, October 2, 2025 (ENA) - The Ethiopia Circular Economy Hotspot Event 2025, designed to spotlight Ethiopia’s circular economy ambitions and inspire cross-sector collaboration, innovation, and investment, was held in Addis Ababa on...

Nigerians languish in prisons as Ethiopia stalls repatriation MoU
Dozens of Nigerians remain behind bars in Ethiopia as efforts to repatriate them stall, following delays in finalising a crucial Memorandum of Understanding between both countries. The agreement, which would allow convicted Nigerians to serve the...

Ethiopia church scaffolding collapse kills at least 36
Makeshift scaffolding set up at a church in Ethiopia has collapsed, killing at least 36 people and injuring 200, state media said. The incident occurred at around 7:45 am local time (0445 GMT) in the town of Arerti, roughly 70 kilometres (43...

25 killed as church structure collapses in Ethiopia
KABUL (Pajhwok): At least 25 people have been killed and dozens injured after a temporary structure under construction collapsed in Ethiopia, international media reported on Thursday. According to the Associated Press, the incident occurred in the...

Ethiopia church scaffolding collapse kills 36 during religious festival
Pilgrims were visiting the Menjar Shenkora Arerti Mariam Church to mark the annual Virgin Mary festival. Published On 1 Oct 20251 Oct 2025 Makeshift scaffolding set up at a church in Ethiopia has collapsed, killing at least 36 people and injuring...

Ethiopia church accident toll rises to 36 dead, 200 hurt: State media
Makeshift scaffolding set up at a church in Ethiopia collapsed on Wednesday, killing at least 36 people and injuring more than 200, state media said. District police chief Ahmed Gebeyehu told state media Fana, "the number of dead has reached 36...

Ethiopia church scaffolding collapse reportedly kills at least 36 people
October 1, 2025 / 11:54 AM EDT / AFP Addis Ababa — Makeshift scaffolding set up at a church in Ethiopia collapsed Wednesday, killing at least 36 people and injuring more than 200, state media said. The incident occurred at around 7:45 a.m. local...

At least 30 killed in church scaffolding collapse in Ethiopia
At least 30 people were killed and dozens more were injured when a wooden structure collapsed during a religious celebration at a church under construction in northern Ethiopia, according to local officials. The incident happened at St. Mary’s...
Ethiopia church scaffold collapse kills 36
Makeshift scaffolding set up at a church in Ethiopia collapsed on Wednesday, killing at least 36 people and injuring more than 200, state media said. The incident occurred at around 7:45 am in the town of Arerti, roughly 70 kilometres (40 miles)...
Ethiopian church scaffolding collapse kills 36 people
Makeshift scaffolding set up at a church in Ethiopia collapsed on Wednesday, October 1, killing at least 36 people and injuring more than 200, state media said. The incident occurred at around 7:45 am in the town of Arerti, roughly 70 kilometers...

Ethiopia church accident death toll rises to 36, 200 hurt
Makeshift scaffolding set up at a church in Ethiopia collapsed on Wednesday, killing at least 36 people and injuring more than 200, state media said, APA reports, citing Al Arabiya. District police chief Ahmed Gebeyehu told state media Fana “the...
Ethiopia Church Collapse: 36 dead, 200 injured
Makeshift scaffolding set up at a church in Ethiopia collapsed on Wednesday, killing at least 36 people and injuring more than 200, state media said. The incident occurred at around 7:45 am in the town of Arerti, roughly 70 kilometres (40 miles)...

36 killed when scaffolding at Ethiopia church collapses
Makeshift scaffolding set up at a church in Ethiopia collapsed on Wednesday, killing at least 36 people and injuring more than 200, state media said. The incident occurred at around 7.45am in the town of Arerti, roughly 70km (40 miles) east of...

Ethiopia church scaffold collapse kills 36: state media
The incident occurred at around 7:45 am in the town of Arerti, roughly 70 kilometres (40 miles) east of capital Addis Ababa, when a group was visiting for an annual Virgin Mary festival. District police chief Ahmed Gebeyehu told state media Fana:...

Somali Region Unlocking New Opportunities through Tourism Bringing Fresh Value to Eastern Part of Ethiopia: PM Abiy
Addis Ababa, October 1, 2025 (ENA) -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed revealed that thousands of new housing units are being built in Jigjiga city to meet the pressing needs of citizens, while corridor development projects are visibly enhancing...

36 Killed, Over 200 Injured As Under-Construction Church Collapses In Ethiopia
Last Updated:October 02, 2025, 01:24 IST The incident happened early on Wednesday at Menjar Shenkora Arerti Mariam Church in Amhara, northern Ethiopia, as worshippers gathered for an annual event celebrating St. Mary. The incident took place at...