South Sudan became the world's newest country in July 2011 after nearly 99 percent of voters chose independence from Sudan.

Football has its fair share of difficult venues, from tough fans, uneven pitches, long grass, but some pose a unique characteristic: altitude.

After a waterlogged pitch suspended one match and a floodlight failure interrupted another, the chief executive of the Ethiopian Premier League acknowledged ...

What you should knowFrance will take on Iraq (5 p.m., Fox) in Philadelphia's third 2026 World Cup match.Thunderstorms could move through the region close to the start of the game. Here's the latest ...

Paul Kennedy is taking his iconic soccer-ball-adorned Volkswagen Beetle across the country to celebrate the World Cup with ...

Ethiopians are heading to the polls for general elections that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party is expected to win. Ahmed, who has been in power since 2018, is accused of authoritarianism ...

Addis Ababa, May 24, 2026 — Mayor Adanech Abiebie has inaugurated more than 100 community development projects in the Bole Sub-City, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to fostering a healthy ...

The story of the newly inaugurated Arada Park is one of profound transformation, a landmark project officially unveiled today in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. What was once a 40-hectare ...

In Addis Ababa, This past weekend was not only about speed, strength, and competition it was about commitment, leadership, and national pride. At Addis Ababa Stadium, the successful hosting of the ...

Competing at the Addis Ababa Grand Prix on April 18, 2026, at Addis Ababa Stadium, Omanyala delivered a standout performance that thrilled the crowd. He stormed to victory in 9.98 seconds, finishing ...

Gabby Thomas just clocked 11.00 in the 100m at Texas in her season opener, and instead of celebrating, she’s headed straight into the kind of race most sprinters avoid. The Harvard graduate, who ...