"Now is the month of May, when merry lambs do play" is an old country rhyme, which heralds the month of May, starting with ...

Ethiopia faces recurring conflict ... “As long as the person is alive, the traditions will stay alive.” Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration ...

A general decline in trust in public institutions across Africa reflects the disconnect between state officials and the ...

The air in Addis Ababa and other parts of Ethiopia, usually vibrant with the hum of daily life, takes on a different kind of anticipation in the weeks leading up to Easter.

For most of us, holidays give us the opportunity for a break from the daily grind and a moment to foster positive attitudes, depending on how long a given holiday lasts. The social, psychological, ...

Tilahun Wale not only lost his right foot to leprosy -- a disease that still affects thousands in Ethiopia -- he also lost ...

Lella Mesikir built a huge following with online posts about gender rights in Ethiopia but says a lack of local language ...

In Ethiopia, a highly religious country ... mostly women, make rugs, traditional clothing and jewelry. The modest salary “helps us provide for our families”, she said. For every kilo of ...

The Great Lent is one of the four fasting seasons of the Orthodox Church. The Great Lent is considered abstaining from something one cherishes to eat, like the traditional Ketfo (a bowl of finely ...