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Ethiopian Catholic Eparchy of Bahir Dar–Dessie Marks 10th Anniversary Amidst Regional Conflict
By Habtamu Abrdew Beture BAHIR DAR, Ethiopia – His Excellency Most Reverend Lisane-Christos the Eparch of Bahir Dar–Dessie has announced the conclusion of its 10th-anniversary celebrations, a milestone marked by both spiritual reflection and a call for solidarity as the Amhara region continues to grapple with devastating conflict. The highlight of the upcoming celebration will be the laying of the foundation stone for the new and the first Cathedral . His Excellency describe

Habtamu Abrdew Beture
Jan 18


High-Stakes Diplomacy: US Ambassador Navigates "Contested" Western Tigray
By Habtamu Abrdew Beture HUMERA, ETHIOPIA — In a significant move that signals intensifying international pressure on Ethiopia’s peace process, US Ambassador Ervin Massinga conducted a high-profile visit to the flashpoint town of Humera on Thursday January 14. Accompanied by Getachew Reda, a key regional figure and advisor to the Prime Minister, Massinga’s presence in the disputed territory underscores a critical shift in Washington’s engagement with the post-war recovery. H

Habtamu Abrdew Beture
Jan 18


Spiritan Community Service Empowers Youth in Chencha with Vital Job Skills
By habtamu Abrdew Beture CHENCHA, Ethiopia – In a significant step toward tackling youth unemployment and fostering economic self-reliance, the Spiritan Community Service in Ethiopia (SCORE) has successfully concluded a specialized two-day job skills enhancement training for local youth in the Gamo Zone. The program, held on January 17, 2026 (Tahsas 09, 2018 E.C.) , was organized by the SCORE Arba Minch Area Office as part of its School-Centered Inclusive Community Developm

Habtamu Abrdew Beture
Jan 18


Eparchy of Emdibir Launches Child Protection Initiative Amid Rising Vulnerability in Ethiopia
By Habtamu Abrdew Beture EMDIBIR, Ethiopia — On January 17, 2026, the Ethiopian Catholic Eparchy of Emdibir organized a specialized training session focused on child protection. This initiative is particularly vital given that over one-third of children in the country currently face high vulnerability markers. The program was designed for teachers of children’s associations across various parishes, opened by Rev. Abba Tesfa-Amlak Fikre , Coordinator of the Pastoral Departmen

Habtamu Abrdew Beture
Jan 18
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