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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...

Ethiopian envoy awarded honorary PhD degree
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Oct 01 (APP): Governor of Sindh, Kamran Khan Tessori on Wednesday conferred an honorary PhD degree and a gold medal on Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary of Ethiopia to Pakistan, for his...

The 2025 AU PPP Summit, To Shape Africa’s Future, In Addis Ababa – Young-Piero
0 Preparations have reached top gear for the African Union Public–Private Partnership (PPP) and Stakeholders Summit 2025, slated for Addis Ababa from October 28 to 31. Themed ‘Africa, The Global Powerhouse of the Future,’ the summit is organised...

2025 AU PPP Summit In Addis Ababa To Shape Africa’s Future – Omatseye
Preparations have reached top gear for the African Union Public–Private Partnership (PPP) and Stakeholders Summit 2025, scheduled to hold in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from October 28 to 31. With the theme “Africa, The Global Powerhouse of the...

Food trucks, fashion and FUN on tap at the 21st annual Plano International Festival
From food trucks to cultural fashions to fun activities for kids, there’s something for everyone at the Plano International Festival where visitors can tour the world in a day. With free parking and admission, it’s the perfect family outing. The...

Makeshift scaffolding collapse at Ethiopia church kills 36
At least 36 people were killed and more than 200 injured when a makeshift scaffolding collapsed at a church in Ethiopia on Wednesday, according to state media. The incident occurred at around 7:45 a.m. in the town of Arerti, roughly 70 kilometers...
At least 30 killed in Ethiopia scaffolding collapse
ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- At least 30 people were killed Wednesday when a wooden scaffolding collapsed in Ethiopia's Amhara Region, state media reported. The makeshift structure, set up for the construction of a church in the town of Arerti,...

22 killed in church scaffolding collapse in Ethiopia
Makeshift scaffolding set up at a church in Ethiopia collapsed Wednesday, killing at least 22 people and injuring 55, state media said, News.Az reports citing BSS News. The incident occurred at around 7:45 am in the town of Arerti town, roughly 70...
Tragedy Strikes Pilgrims as Church Scaffolding Collapses in Ethiopia
TDT | Manama A quiet day of devotion turned into a scene of heartbreak in Arerti, a small town just 70 kilometres east of Addis Ababa. On Wednesday, a makeshift scaffolding at a local church gave way, sending a wave of panic and devastation...

AU PPP, Stakeholders Summit 2025 To Convene In Addis Ababa
Preparations are under way for the African Union Public–Private Partnership (PPP) and Stakeholders Summit 2025, scheduled for 28–31 October in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.... Preparations are under way for the African Union Public–Private Partnership...

Union Saint-Gilloise v Newcastle Live TV – Global channel listings on Wednesday
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Union Saint-Gilloise v Newcastle Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Wednesday (5.45pm (UK) kick-off). The Newcastle United players looking to bank...

US backs new $10bln airport in Ethiopia
The US says it will support the construction of a new international airport in Ethiopia, marking President Donald Trump’s first major business initiative in the country. Trump’s special envoy said Washington will provide significant financial...

Remco Evenepoel Clinches European Time Trial Title
World time-trial champions Remco Evenepoel and Marlen Reusser both doubled up, winning the European titles in France on Wednesday, little more than 48 hours after arriving back from Rwanda. Reusser thanked her Swiss team for organizing a smooth...

World : Malaysia’s Embassy In Addis Ababa Resumes Operations -- Wisma Putra
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The Embassy of Malaysia in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, has officially resumed operations effective Sept 23. In a statement on Monday, the Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) said the reopening of the Embassy underscores...

A taste of home: This Wylie resident uses a clay pot for an Ethiopian coffee ceremony
This is part of an Arts Access series called “Home is where the art is,” which gives an inside look into the art that North Texans treasure in their homes. In her Wylie home, Fekerete “Fe” Gebremdhin gracefully pours a stream of freshly brewed...

Ethiopian Scholars Urged to Bolster National Dev’t with Solution-oriented Research
Addis Ababa, September 29, 2025 (ENA)— The Ministry of Education has urged scholars to bolster national development by prioritizing problem-solving research. Opening the 22nd International Research Workshop at Hawassa University, a collaborative...

Deputy PM Temesgen Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Theatre Complex in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, September 28, 2025 (ENA) – Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Temesgen Tiruneh has today inaugurated the State-of-the-Art Theatre Complex in Addis Ababa for Children and Youth, showcasing the government’s commitment to the advancement...

Meklit Honors the Diversity of Ethiopian Folk Music on ‘A Piece of Infinity’
The way Meklit sees it, “we don’t have to forget the power of culture to be modern people.” It’s an assertion that serves as a pillar for the Ethiopian singer’s efforts, particularly on her new album, A Piece of Infinity. Featuring performances of...

Prime Minister Abiy Inaugurates Ogaden Liquified Natural Gas Project
Addis Ababa, October, 2, 2025 (ENA)— Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inaugurated today the first phase of the Ogaden Liquified Natural Gas Project, with an annual production capacity of 111 million liters in Calub, Somali region of Ethiopia. “In...

Sudan PM unveils $100bn Saudi investment plan and GERD review
Sudan’s Prime Minister Kamil El Tayeb Idris has announced a $100 billion package of investment projects proposed to Saudi Arabia and a fresh review of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) with Ethiopia and Egypt. Speaking at a press...