About ADWA TIMES
Named for the 1896 Battle of Adwa — where Ethiopia defeated Italian colonial forces and became a global symbol of African resistance — ADWA TIMES carries that spirit of independence into journalism.
Authoritative Journalism for the Horn of Africa
ADWA TIMES exists to serve the 250 million people of the Horn of Africa — and the millions more in the diaspora — with journalism that is rigorous, independent, and culturally grounded.
We cover the region with the depth it deserves. Not as a humanitarian emergency or a security threat, but as a dynamic, complex, and profoundly important part of the world — with its own politics, technology, art, and ideas.
We are editorially independent. We accept no government funding. Our revenue comes from advertising, subscriptions, and reader support.
"Voices of the Horn"
Since 2020
Our Coverage
We maintain permanent bureaus and correspondent networks across seven nations.
Ethiopia
Politics, economy, culture, and the GERD saga
Somalia
Governance, security, and cultural renaissance
Eritrea
Regional diplomacy and emerging economy
Djibouti
Strategic port, military bases, and energy
Somaliland
Recognition quest and democratic model
Kenya
Regional hub, diplomacy, and tech ecosystem
Sudan
Conflict, transition, and Nile basin politics
Editorial Team
Dawit Bekele
Editor-in-Chief
Award-winning journalist with 15 years covering Horn of Africa politics and diplomacy. Former correspondent for Reuters and BBC Africa.
Amina Hassan
Senior Political Editor
Somali-British journalist specialising in Somali politics, regional diplomacy, and the Horn's shifting geopolitics. Based in Hargeisa.
Yonas Tesfaye
Technology Editor
Tech journalist and startup advisor covering East Africa's digital economy. Former Google Africa policy analyst.
Tigist Alemu
Culture & Lifestyle Editor
Cultural historian and journalist exploring the intersections of tradition, identity, and modernity across the Horn of Africa.
Our Journey
ADWA TIMES founded in Addis Ababa by a collective of Horn of Africa journalists.
Launched digital-first operations with bureaus in Nairobi and Hargeisa.
Reached 100,000 monthly readers. Launched Amharic-language edition.
Won the East African Journalism Excellence Award for Political Reporting.
Opened Djibouti bureau. Launched weekly podcast "Horn Dispatches".
Surpassed 500,000 monthly readers. Launched AI-assisted news generation tools.
Expanded to full multimedia platform with video, podcast, and classifieds.
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