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Regional state in northern Ethiopia
The Amhara Region (Amharic: አማራ ክልል, romanized: Āmara Kilil), officially the Amhara National Regional State (Amharic: የአማራ ብሔራዊ ክልላዊ መንግሥት, romanized: yä-Amara
Amhara_Region
Engagement in Ethiopia (2024–present)
The 2024 Amhara offensive, was a military offensive undertaken by Fano, an insurgent group in the Amhara region of Ethiopia, from July 2024 to April 2025
Amhara_offensive
Ongoing armed conflict in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
The Fano insurgency is an armed conflict and insurgency in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia that began in April 2023 between the Fano militia and the Ethiopian
Fano_insurgency
2019 assassinations and attempted coup in Ethiopia
The 2019 Amhara Region coup d'état attempt was an attempted coup d'état against the Amhara Regional government on 22 June 2019, during which factions
Amhara_Region_coup_attempt
Amhara youth militia in Ethiopia
in different parts of the Amhara region. However, since 2025, the majority of Fano factions have coalesced into the Amhara Fano National Movement, chaired
Fano_(militia)
Amhara Fano militia group
militia and political-military organization operating primarily in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. It was established on 17 January 2026 through the merger
Amhara_Fano_National_Movement
Period of civil conflict and unrest in Ethiopia during Abiy Ahmed's tenure
elements of The Amhara Region's Peace and Security Bureau and allied militias loyal by Brigadier General Asaminew Tsige Chief of the Amhara Region security began
Ethiopian civil conflict (2018–present)
Ethiopian_civil_conflict_(2018–present)
Ethnic nationalism
Amhara nationalism is a form of ethnonationalism and political movement that advocates for and advances the interests of Amhara people in Ethiopia, asserting
Amhara_nationalism
Semitic-speaking ethnic group in Ethiopia
northwest Highlands of Ethiopia, particularly the Amhara Region. According to the 2007 national census, Amharas numbered 19,867,817 individuals, comprising
Amhara_people
Ethiopian rebel leader of the Fano militia (born 1985)
Force during the Tigray War when Tigrayan rebel forces invaded the Amhara region in mid-2021. It was during the Tigray War that he rose to prominence
Zemene_Kassie
Since the early 1990s, the Amhara people of Ethiopia have been subject to ethnic violence, including massacres by Tigrayan, Oromo and Gumuz groups along
Persecution_of_Amhara_people
Topics referred to by the same term
Amhara, a lordship and later province of medieval Ethiopia Amhara Province, a historical region of Ethiopia Amhara Region, an administrative region of
Amhara
Ethiopian politician
leadership. On 27 July 2019, Temesgen has been named as the head of Amhara Region amidst the crisis following the June 22 coup attempt. He has worked
Temesgen_Tiruneh
Political party in Ethiopia
Bahir Dar, capital of the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. NAMA was created in June 2018 in Bahir Dar to defend the interests of Amhara people in Ethiopia, after
National_Movement_of_Amhara
Ethnic hatred against Amhara people in Ethiopia
a source of accusation of massacring Amharas in Oromia Zone in Amhara Region and West Welega Zone. Anti-Amhara sentiment was existed throughout late
Anti-Amhara_sentiment
Zone in Ethiopia
(Amharic: መእራባዊ ዞን) is a disputed zone that lies between the Amhara Region and Tigray Region of Ethiopia. The main contestants claiming authority over the
Western_Zone
Ethiopia (2024-10-20). "'More than a hundred killed' by drone attack in Amhara region". Ethiopia Observer. Retrieved 2024-11-01. "Ethiopia: at least 40 army
Drone strikes during the Fano insurgency
Drone_strikes_during_the_Fano_insurgency
List of districts of the Amhara Region of Ethiopia
This article provides a list of the districts of the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. Achefer Angolalla Terana Asagirt Artuma Fursina Jile Banja Belessa Bure
List of districts in the Amhara region
List_of_districts_in_the_Amhara_region
Ethiopian general (1958/1959 – 2019)
officer who served as chief of the regional security forces in the Amhara Region during part of 2019. He had previously been serving a life sentence
Asaminew_Tsige
Zone in Amhara Region of Ethiopia
North Shewa (Amharic: ሰሜን ሸዋ, romanized: Semiēn Shewa) is a zone in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. North Shewa takes its name from the kingdom and former
North_Shewa_Zone_(Amhara)
Ongoing urban planning project in Ethiopia
Mieso-Dire Dawa Expressway Project that was launched on 19 August 2025. The Amhara Region corridor development was commenced on 9 February 2025 in Bahir Dar,
Smart_City_Project
Traditional attire worn by Ethiopian or Eritrean women
kemis (Amharic: ቀሚስ, meaning "Dress" in Amharic) is an Amharic term used by Amhara people to refer to their traditional women's attire. The term Habesha kemis
Habesha_kemis
agreement. The situation remained unstable, with officials from the Amhara Region continuing to occupy Western Tigray and the government launching a series
2026_Ethiopian_offensive
Ethiopian regional government
The government of Amhara Region is composed of the executive branch, led by the President; the legislative branch, which comprises the Regional Council;
Government_of_Amhara_Region
Zone in Amhara Region of Ethiopia
Central Gondar) also known as Semien Gondar is one of the Zones in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. This zone is named for the city of Gondar, the capital
North_Gondar_Zone
Historical province in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Bete Amhara (Amharic: ቤተ አማራ, Ge'ez: ቤተ ዐምሐራ, translation: "House of Amhara") was a historical region located in north-central Ethiopia, covering most
Bete_Amhara
Regional state in Ethiopia
Tigray is bordered by Eritrea to the north, the Amhara Region to the south, Sudan to the west, and Afar Region to the east . Tigray's official language is
Tigray_Region
Regional state of Ethiopia
It is bordered by the Somali Region to the east; the Amhara Region, the Afar Region and the Benishangul-Gumuz Region to the north; Dire Dawa to the
Oromia
2024 massacre in Ethiopia
killing and massacre of 50 to 100 residents in the town of Merawi in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia by the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), between 29
Merawi_massacre
Media organization of Amhara Region, Ethiopia
owned by the Amhara Region government in Ethiopia. AMECO was established in 1993. During 2017–2020, AMECO had about 900–1000 employees. Amhara Mass Media
Amhara_Media_Corporation
of textile manufacturing due to its extensive cotton production. The Amhara region is the traditional heartland of Ethiopian cotton production and traditional
Clothing_in_Ethiopia
Ethiopian politician
of Federation since 4 October 2021 and was previously President of Amhara Region from 2020 to 2021. Agegnehu has previously served in different government
Agegnehu_Teshager
Armed conflict as part of OLA insurgency in Ethiopia
ethnic Amhara Fano militiamen, the Oromo Liberation Army, and the Ethiopian National Defence Forces in the North Shewa zone in the Oromia region and the
2022_North_Shewa_clashes
Zone in Amhara Region of Ethiopia
(Amharic: ምሥራቅ ጎጃም), also called Misraq Gojjam, is one of Zones in Amhara Region of Ethiopia. Its capital is Debre Markos. East Gojjam is named after
East_Gojjam_Zone
Armed conflict in Ethiopia (2020–2022)
000 had become refugees. In November 2020, Amhara Region Special Forces and Amhara militias loyal to the Amhara regional government took control of the western
Tigray_war
Controversial dispute regarding the Ethiopian city Welkait
into the Amhara region, due to its history of being within Begmeder between 1941-1991 and the claim of its short history with the Amhara region. This would
Welkait_question
Ethiopian politician: President of Amhara Region since 2023
Chief Administrator of Amhara Region since 2023. On 25 August 2023, he succeeded Yilkal Kefale amidst security crisis in Amhara Region following clashes between
Arega_Kebede
the Amhara Region. Another resident of Kemise, stated that the Amhara Liyu police were attacking civilians. Eyewitnesses blamed the regional Amhara Special
2021 Ethiopian general election
2021_Ethiopian_general_election
Zone in Amhara Region of Ethiopia
South Wollo (Amharic: ደቡብ ወሎ) is a zone in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. It acquired its name from the former province of Wollo. South Wollo is bordered
South_Wollo_Zone
Former provinces in northern Ethiopia
Amhara Province (Amharic: አማራ) also known as the "Amhara country" and originally as Bete Amhara (Amharic: ቤተ ዐምሐራ, "House of Amhara") was the name of
Amhara_Province
Region usually restricted to the northern highlands of Ethiopia and Eritrea
label by Eritrean and Ethiopian diaspora communities; primarily from the Amhara, Tigrayan-Tigrinya and Gurage peoples.[citation needed] Ethiopian Empire
Abyssinia
Capital of Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Bahir Dar (Amharic: ባሕር ዳር, lit. 'sea shore') is the capital city of Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Bahir Dar is one of the leading tourist destinations in Ethiopia
Bahir_Dar
Ethiopian statistician, academic administrator, and politician
the Simada district which is found in the Southern Gondar Zone in the Amhara Region where he is a State Representative. Atsedeweyn has published articles
Asrat_Atsedeweyn
Tigrayan paramilitary force in Ethiopia
counteroffensive. In the Afar Region, Tigrayan forces fought around Abala and later advanced into areas including Erebti. In the Amhara Region, fighting occurred
Tigray_Defense_Forces
begins on the Bishoftu International Airport. 14 January – Police in Amhara Region seize more than 50,000 rounds of ammunition believed to have originated
2026_in_Ethiopia
Non-profit Amhara nationalist organization based in the U.S
The Amhara Association of America (AAA) (Amharic: የዐማራ ማህበር በአሜሪካ) is a non-profit Amhara nationalist organization based in Charlotte, North Carolina
Amhara_Association_of_America
Ethiopian politician
the governor of the Amhara Region from 2021 to 2023. He was elected as president on 30 September 2021 by State Council of Amhara proposed by the ruling
Yilkal_Kefale
Public university in Wollo, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
university located in the cities of Dessie and Kombolcha, within Ethiopia's Amhara Region and established in 2007 Wollo University was established in 2007. Wollo
Wollo_University
Cultural clothing of Shewa Amhara
The cultural clothing of the Shewa Amhara in Ethiopia is defined by its regal elegance and its historical elevation to Ethiopia's national attire during
Attire_of_Shewa_Amhara
Regional State in Eastern Ethiopia
was reported. As of 1997, the ethnic composition of the Region was 99.01% Somali, 0.30% Amhara, 0.5% Oromo; all other ethnic groups made up 0.2% of the
Somali_Region
Rock-hewn church in Lalibela, Ethiopia
of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches in Lalibela, a town in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. Originally named Roha (Warwar), the historical and religious
Church of Saint George, Lalibela
Church_of_Saint_George,_Lalibela
Fortified royal place of Gondarine period emperors in Ethiopia
The Fasil Ghebbi (Amharic: ፋሲል ግቢ) is a fortress located in Gondar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. It was founded in the 17th century by Emperor Fasilides and
Fasil_Ghebbi
Zone in Amhara Region of Ethiopia
also called North Wello, Semen or Semien Wollo, is one of Zones of Amhara Region in Ethiopia. It is bordered on the south by South Wollo, on the west
North_Wollo_Zone
Ethiopian politician and rebel leader (born 1969)
regional special forces in Amhara region ignited Fano insurgency. Eskinder then formed and led Fano's main command named Amhara People's Army since May 2023
Eskinder_Nega
Caretaker administration imposed following the Tigray War (2020–2023)
that the EDF, ENDF and Amhara Region forces had "completely destroyed 30 years" of infrastructure development in Tigray Region. Amdom Gebreselassie, vice
Transitional Government of Tigray
Transitional_Government_of_Tigray
Town in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Lalibela (Amharic: ላሊበላ, romanized: Lalibäla) is a town in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. Located in the Lasta district and North Wollo Zone, it is a
Lalibela
Town and district in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
ወልድያ) is a town, woreda, and capital of the North Wollo Zone in the Amhara Region in northern Ethiopia. It has an elevation of 2112 meters above sea level
Weldiya
Ethiopian politician and economist (c.1971–2019)
Ethiopian politician and economist who served as the president of the Amhara Region of Ethiopia from March 2019 until his assassination in a coup attempt
Ambachew_Mekonnen
Place in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
town in northern Ethiopia. Located in the Semien Wollo Zone of the Amhara Region, this town has a longitude and latitude of 12°09′N 39°38′E / 12.150°N
Kobo,_Ethiopia
Zone in Amhara Region of Ethiopia
West Gojjam (Amharic: ምዕራብ ጎጃም) or Mirab Gojjam is one of Zones in Amhara Region of Ethiopia. It is named after the former province of Gojjam. West Gojjam
West_Gojjam_Zone
Zone in Amhara Region of Ethiopia
Wag Hemra (Amharic: ዋግ ኽምራ), also spelled Waghemira, is a Zone in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. Its name is a combination of the former province of Wag
Wag_Hemra_Zone
Cushitic ethnic group in Ethiopia and Eritrea
Awi Zone of the Amhara Region; and another group live in and around Soqota in the former province of Wollo, now part of the Amhara Region, along with Lasta
Agaw_people
Former political party in Ethiopia (1982–2019)
The Amhara Democratic Party (ADP) (Amharic: አማራ ዴሞክራሲያዊ ፓርቲ, romanized: āmara dēmokirasīyawī paritī), formerly known as the Amhara National Democratic
Amhara_Democratic_Party
along with other ethnic Oromo militants in multiple Amhara villages in North Shewa, Amhara Region. 155 people injured and 1,930 houses damaged (set on
2023_in_Ethiopia
instabilities in Amhara Region after the Amhara militia Fano and the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) clashed in several locations in the region on 1 August
2023 Ethiopian state of emergency
2023_Ethiopian_state_of_emergency
Woreda in Amhara Region, Wag Hemra
Abergele (Amharic: አበርገሌ) is one of the woredas in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. The capital and main town of the woreda is Nirak. Part of the Wag Hemra
Abergele,_Amhara
Town in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
town in north-central Ethiopia. Located in the South Wollo Zone of the Amhara Region, it sits at a latitude and longitude of 11°8′N 39°38′E / 11.133°N
Dessie
Public research university in Debre Tabor, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
higher education institution in Debre Tabor town, South Gondar Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Established in 2008, it was a non-profit landed to 126 hectares
Debre_Tabor_University
Zone in Amhara Region of Ethiopia
አዊ), sometimes referred to as the Awi Zone, is one of Zones in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. It is named for the Awi sub-group of the Agaw people, some
Agew_Awi_Zone
2021 military campaign into Ethiopia as part of the Tigray War
Tigray Region and parts of Amhara Region, while the Ethiopian federal authorities maintained a blockade against humanitarian aid to Tigray Region, which
TDF–OLA_joint_offensive
City in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
(Amharic: መርዓዊ) is a city located 30 kilometers south of Bahir Dar, Amhara Region's capital in north-western Ethiopia, in what was previously Bahir Dar
Merawi,_Ethiopia
District in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Ambassel (Amharic: አምባሰል) is a woreda in Amhara Region, Ethiopia, and an amba, or mountain fortress, located in the woreda. The word Ambasel is derived
Ambassel
Paramilitary branch of the Ethiopian National Defense Force
government decided to dismantle the Regional Special Forces unit in the Amhara Region (Amhara Special Forces) by integrating them into the regular Ethiopian military
Ethiopian Regional Special Forces
Ethiopian_Regional_Special_Forces
Zone in Oromia Region of Ethiopia
Oromia Zone (Oromo: Godina Oromiyaa; Amharic: ኦሮሚያ ዞን) is a zone in Amhara Region of Ethiopia. Oromia is named for the Oromo people, who settled along
Oromia_Zone
2019–2022 armed conflict in Ethiopia
2020 that Fano would not disarm without Metekel zone being part of Amhara Region. At a public meeting with prime minister Abiy Ahmed on 22 December,
Benishangul-Gumuz_conflict
Ethiopian politician
2000 to 2010. He was formerly the chairman of the Amhara Democratic Party (ADP), the Amhara region branch of the ruling EPRDF from 1992, a position from
Addisu_Legesse
Monastery in South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Tewahedo Church monastery located in Ambassel woreda, in South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia, 483 kilometers north of Addis Ababa. It was founded by Aksumite
Gishen_Debre_Kerbe
Woreda in Amhara, Ethiopia
Sanja was one of the 105 woredas in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. Part of the Semien Gondar Zone, Sanja was bordered on the south by Chilga, on the southwest
Sanja_(woreda)
Governorate of Italian East Africa
territory of Amhara in the Scioa region was given to the neighboring Addis Abeba Governorate, enlarging it to the Scioa Governorate. The region was a stronghold
Amhara_Governorate
Asosa Kamashi Metekel This region was created in 2023 from parts of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region. East Gurage Zone Gurage Zone
List_of_zones_of_Ethiopia
Civil uprising in Ethiopia
drought in 50 years. The drought did hit particularly hard in Amhara Region and Oromia Region. After 18 months of severe drought with almost nothing left
2014–2016_Oromo_protests
2021 ethnic massacre in Ethiopia
summary execution of over 100 ethnic Amhara civilian youths by the Tigray Defense Forces in South Wollo, in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. Bodies of the victims
Kombolcha_massacre
2021 offensive as part of the Tigray War in Ethiopia
the Amhara and Afar regions being occupied by the Tigray Defense Forces (TDF). Gendarmerie regional forces and local militias from Afar and Amhara had
ENDF_National_Unity_Offensive
Ethiopian Orthodox church in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Church (ይምርሃነ ክርስቶስ ቤተክርስቲያን) is an Ethiopian Orthodox church located in Amhara Region, northern Ethiopia. Built of stone and wood, it was erected in the architectural
Yemrehana_Krestos_Church
Cultural festival celebrated by Amhara people in Ethiopia
Aholalo (Amharic: አሆላሎ) is a festival celebrated in the Amhara region of Northern Ethiopia near the end of January, equivalent to between the 17th and
Aholalo
Region in Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia
Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia. It is bordered on the south and southwest by Kamashi, on the west by Sudan, and on the north and east by the Amhara region. The
Metekel_Zone
Ethiopian politician (1973–2023)
an Ethiopian politician and the head of the Prosperity Party in the Amhara region who was assassinated in 2023. The government reported that he was traveling
Girma_Yeshitila
District in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Qwara (Amharic: ቋራ) is one of the woredas in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. Qwara is named after the former province of Qwara, which was in the same area
Qwara_(woreda)
Village in central Ethiopia; capital of the Ethiopian Empire
Emperor Tewodros II (1855–1868). Located in the Debub Wollo Zone of the Amhara Region, Amba Mariam has a longitude and latitude of 11°12′N 39°17′E / 11
Amba_Mariam
Town in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
37°25′51″E / 12.5586°N 37.4308°E / 12.5586; 37.4308 Country Ethiopia Region Amhara Province Begemder Established 16th Century Elevation 1,400 m (4,600 ft)
Azezo
Zone in Amhara Region of Ethiopia
South Gondar or Debub Gondar (Amharic: ደቡብ ጎንደር), is one of Zones in Amhara Region, Ethiopia. This zone is named for the city of Gondar, which was the
South_Gondar_Zone
Woreda in Amhara Region, Wag Hemra
(Amharic ሰቆጣ ዙሪያ "Greater Sekota Area") is one of the woredas in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. Located in the Wag Hemra Zone, Sekota is bordered on the
Soqota_(woreda)
Mountain in Ethiopia
(or Buahit, Bachit, Buiheat) is a peak of the Simien Mountains in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. Its altitude is estimated at 4430 or 4437 m above sea level
Mount_Bwahit
September 2023. "Dozens of civilians killed by Ethiopian state troops in Amhara region, say reports". The Guardian. 12 February 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2025
List_of_massacres_in_Ethiopia
District in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
known as Amhara Sayint (Amharic: አማራ ሣይንት), is a district in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia. It is named after the historical district of Amhara Sayint which
Sayint
Ethnic violence in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Front opened war in Amhara region". borkena. 20 March 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2021. "Death toll from clashes between Ethiopian Amhara, Oromo groups rises
2021_Ataye_clashes
Israeli marathon runner (born 1996)
Gashau Ayale (Hebrew: גשאו איילה; born 22 August 1996) is an Israeli long-distance runner. In May 2022, Ayale set an Israeli record in the 10,000 metres
Gashau_Ayale
Aklie Hospital) The following notable hospitals are generally in the Amhara Region: University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Gondar 12°36′53″N
List_of_hospitals_in_Ethiopia
Church in South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Orthodox Tewahedo church located in the place of Sayint in South Wollo, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. The current church bears the title in full "Head of Churches
Tadbaba_Maryam
Town in Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Mēda) is a town in Ethiopia situated in the Semien Shewa Zone of the Amhara Region. It has a geographical coordinates of 10° 18' 0" North, 39° 40' 0" East
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