Trump’s DHS Cancels ‘Temporary’ Protection for Ethiopian Nationals in the U.S.
End of Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopian Nationals The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced an end to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopians residing in the United States. In a release on Friday, DHS clarified that the TPS designation is “time-limited” and not meant as a pathway to permanent residency. As a result, […]
Ethiopian Volcano Has Its First Eruption in 12,000 Years
Ethiopia’s Hairi Gubbi volcano, situated around 800 miles from Addis Ababa, erupted on Sunday for the first time in approximately 12,000 years. While not the most catastrophic eruption recorded, it released a significant ash plume that quickly traveled through the subtropical jet stream, affecting areas in Yemen, Oman, India, and Pakistan. Air India announced on […]
Ethiopian refugee mistakenly released following sexual assault conviction in the UK
Britain’s immigration system is facing significant criticism following the confirmation that an Ethiopian asylum seeker sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl, while another woman was mistakenly released from prison. This has led to a manhunt for the escaped sex offender. Hadush Gerberslassie Kebatou, 38, was sentenced to a year in prison last September, as reported by […]
Ethiopian Asylum Seeker Receives a Lenient Sentence for Sexually Assaulting a Teenager
Epping Man Sentenced for Sexual Assaults, Protests Erupt An Ethiopian man received a year-long prison sentence for sexual assaults on a woman and a teenage girl in Epping, England, with the news prompting protests in the town. Hadush Gerberthrassy Kebatz, 41, was taken into custody in July after he assaulted a teenage girl sitting on […]
YouTube’s actions against Ethiopian journalists support authoritarian rule.
Ethiopia, home to over 120 million people, stands as Africa’s second most populous nation and possesses one of the world’s oldest civilizations. Its location on the Horn of Africa gives it significant geopolitical relevance. However, despite its deep-rooted history, modern-day Ethiopia ranks among the most restrictive countries for press freedom. The government restricts independent journalism […]
Ethiopian Jews in dire need as Israel-Hamas conflict disrupts established aid
Jewish humanitarian organizations have completed an airlift of medical supplies to the Ethiopian Jewish enclave, as the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas complicates established aid in the region. The Rescue Fight for Ethiopian Jews (SSEJ), an American volunteer-staffed organization dedicated to supporting Ethiopia’s Jewish community, spent several weeks airlifting medical supplies. The airlift from […]
Ethiopian Bank's Technical Glitch Lets Customers Withdraw Millions – NDTV
The bank is reportedly seeking to recover more than $40 million. Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Ethiopia’s largest bank, is facing major financial troubles after a technical glitch allowed customers to withdraw more money than they had in their accounts. According to the bank, the bank is currently attempting to recover a reported $40 million. BBC. […]