Ethiopian news in English · Politics
The latest news from Ethiopia, from Tikvah, Addis Standard, The Reporter, BBC and more, summarized in English. Updated every 15 minutes.
- Addis Ababa City Administration Confirms New High-Level Appointments
Tikvah Ethiopia · Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abiebie has presented new appointments with the rank of Deputy Mayor to the city council, which were subsequently approved. Under these new a…
- Mrs. Alemitu Umod Re-Appointed as President of Gambella Regional StateTikvah Ethiopia ·
Mrs. Alemitu Umod has been re-appointed as the President of the Gambella Regional State. Her appointment was confirmed during the 1st founding assembly of the 7th work…
- Over 50 Civilians Killed in Alamata Shelling as Federal Forces Take Control
BBC Tigrinya · Fresh military clashes and heavy artillery shelling in Alamata town and surrounding areas have resulted in the deaths of over 50 civilians within three days, local res…
- Sudan and Saudi Arabia Reaffirm Strategic Ties in Phone Call Between Al-Burhan and MBSBBC Tigrinya ·
General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, head of Sudan's Sovereign Council, held a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss bilateral relations and reg…
- Adanech Abebe re-appointed as Mayor of Addis AbabaTikvah Ethiopia ·
Adanech Abebe has been re-appointed as the Mayor of Addis Ababa by the city's council. She took the oath of office before the Addis Ababa City Council on Meskerem 20, …
- Adanech Abebe Appointed as Mayor of Addis AbabaTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa City Council has officially appointed W/ro Adanech Abebe as the Mayor of Addis Ababa. This announcement was made during the city administration's gover…
- Alliance of Seven Ethiopian Armed Groups Involving OLA, TPLF, and Fano Sparks DebateBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
A coalition named 'Self-Salvation Alliance' formed by seven Ethiopian armed groups—including the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPL…
- Houthi Movement Expanding Influence Across Red Sea into Horn of Africa, Reports RevealBBC Tigrinya ·
The Yemeni Houthi movement is expanding its geopolitical footprint and influence across the Red Sea and into the Horn of Africa following its strategic gains near the …
- Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt Exchange Accusations Over Regional Interference and Rebel SupportBBC Tigrinya ·
Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian Armed Forces, accused Egypt and Sudan of supporting a rebel coalition aimed at overthrowing Prime Minister …
- ICRC evacuates 161 people from Tigray regionTikvah Ethiopia ·
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) announced it has successfully evacuated 161 people from the Tigray region. Among those evacuated are members of the…
- Shimelis Abdisa Re-Appointed as President of Oromia Regional StateTikvah Ethiopia ·
Shimelis Abdisa has been re-appointed as the President of the Oromia Regional State. The appointment was officially approved by Caffee Oromia, the regional council. Th…
- Japan Issues Statement on Security Situation in Northern EthiopiaTikvah Ethiopia ·
The government of Japan has expressed deep concern regarding the escalating security situation in Northern Ethiopia. Japan condemned the recent military actions taken …
- Government of Qatar condemns ongoing military activities in EthiopiaTikvah Ethiopia ·
The government of Qatar has officially condemned the ongoing military actions against Ethiopian federal forces. In a statement issued by its Ministry of Foreign Affair…
- Russia Expresses Concern Over Security Situation in EthiopiaTikvah Ethiopia ·
Russia has expressed concern over the deteriorating security situation in Ethiopia's Tigray, Afar, and Amhara regions. The country stated it has received reports of re…
- Dr. Abraham Belay Appointed as Commissioner of Ethiopian Nuclear Power CommissionTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Office of the Prime Minister has announced that former Minister of Irrigation and Lowlands, Dr. Abraham Belay, has been appointed as the Commissioner of the Ethiop…
- Armed Attack on Passenger Vehicle in Metekel Leaves 7 Dead and Several AbductedTikvah Ethiopia ·
A deadly attack by armed elements on a civilian transport vehicle in the Metekel Zone of Benishangul-Gumuz Region has left at least seven people dead and four others w…
- UAE Condemns Conflict in Ethiopia and Reaffirms SupportTikvah Ethiopia ·
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has condemned the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia and criticized attacks by the TPLF against federal forces. UAE Minister of State Sheikh S…
- Phone and Internet Services Shut Down in Tigray RegionTikvah Ethiopia ·
Phone and internet services have been completely cut off in the Tigray region. According to reports from Reuters and statements from Ato Halefom Nir'a of the Simeret P…
- US House Foreign Affairs Committee expresses concern over TPLF's recent actionsTikvah Ethiopia ·
The US House Foreign Affairs Committee has strongly criticized the TPLF for choosing to escalate tensions instead of pursuing peaceful means. The committee warned that…
- UK Condemns Ongoing Attacks by Tigray ForcesTikvah Ethiopia ·
The United Kingdom has strongly condemned the attacks carried out by Tigray forces in Afar and southern Tigray, as well as the seizure of airports in the region. Senio…
- General Tadesse Werede taken into custodyTikvah Ethiopia ·
General Tadesse Werede, the former president of the Tigray Interim Administration, has been reportedly taken into custody by armed individuals and moved to an unknown …
- War fears drive panic buying in Mekelle and AdigratTikvah Ethiopia ·
Residents in Mekelle and Adigrat are panic-buying food and essential supplies due to fears of renewed conflict, according to a Reuters report. Residents expressed deep…
- 13 killed in renewed violence in Gambella RegionTikvah Ethiopia ·
Gambella Regional Police Commissioner Doro Karu announced that 13 people were killed, 8 wounded, and 2 went missing following an attack in the Itang special district. …
- EU Expresses Deep Concern Over Escalating Conflict in Northern EthiopiaTikvah Ethiopia ·
The European Union has expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict in Northern Ethiopia and its impact on the civilian population. The EU highlighted the seizu…
- Renewed Clashes in Tigray, Afar, and Amhara Borders; Ethiopian Airlines Suspends FlightsTikvah Ethiopia ·
Renewed fighting has been reported across the border areas of Tigray, Afar, and the Amhara region. The Afar Regional Communication Bureau stated that the TPLF launched…
- New War Erupts in Tigray, Afar, and Amhara RegionsTikvah Ethiopia ·
A new conflict has erupted across the Tigray, Afar, and Amhara regions. Getachew Reda, a senior federal government official, stated that TPLF has launched attacks in t…
- Bail hearing for EPaP members postponed for third time due to judicial rotationTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Federal Supreme Court has postponed the bail hearing for EPaP members suspected of terrorism for the third time. Although the Federal High Court previously granted…
- Truck drivers abducted in West Wollega have been releasedTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Heavy Truck Drivers Association has announced the release of truck drivers who were abducted by militants near Gimbi town in the West Wollega Zone of the…
- Ethiopian Media Authority Bans Use of Tigray TV as Information SourceTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Media Authority has issued a strict warning to all digital, broadcast, and print media outlets, prohibiting them from using Tigray TV as a source of info…
- Tigray TV Suspended Indefinitely by Ethiopian Media AuthorityTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA) has announced an indefinite suspension of Tigray TV starting today, Meskerem 11, 2017 E.C. According to the authority, although the…
- Getachew Reda Accuses Eritrea of Utilizing Armed Groups to Destabilize the RegionTikvah Ethiopia ·
Getachew Reda, former President of the Tigray Interim Administration and current advisor to the Prime Minister, has accused the Eritrean government of collaborating wi…
- Seven Armed Groups and Political Organizations Announce New AllianceTikvah Ethiopia ·
Seven armed groups and political organizations, including TPLF, Fano, and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), announced the formation of a new alliance called the 'Ethiop…
- 16 Killed in Attack on Escorted Public Vehicles in Gambella RegionTikvah Ethiopia ·
Residents reported that an armed attack on public transport vehicles in Abol Woreda, Gambella Region, resulted in the deaths of 16 people and left 57 others injured. T…
- US Lifts Arms Embargo on EthiopiaTikvah Ethiopia ·
The United States government has officially lifted the arms embargo it had imposed on Ethiopia, effective September 8, 2019 (Ethiopian calendar). This decision follows…
- South Sudan Plans 1,800 MW Fula Hydroelectric Dam on the Nile RiverTikvah Ethiopia ·
South Sudan has announced that it is preparing to launch the Fula Hydroelectric Power Dam project on the Nile River. Located in the Nimule area, the proposed dam is ex…
- Family of Worker Killed in Tulu Kapi Mine Attack Details Final Phone Call and CircumstancesTikvah Ethiopia ·
A detailed account has emerged regarding the attack carried out two weeks ago at the Tulu Kapi Gold Mining Project in Genji Woreda, West Wollega, which resulted in mul…
- Getnet Worku Announces Complete Withdrawal from Political ActivitiesTikvah Ethiopia ·
Getnet Worku, a key leader of the Enat Party and the Cooperation for Ethiopian Unity, has officially announced his resignation and complete withdrawal from all politic…
- War of words erupts between West Guji and Kore Zone officialsTikvah Ethiopia ·
A war of words has broken out between West Guji Zone peace and security officials and the Kore Zone administration. The dispute began after Ayele Damba, the West Guji …
- Oromia Region Denies Reports Ordering Farmers to Purchase WeaponsTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Oromia Regional State has dismissed reports claiming that regional authorities instructed farmers in conflict-prone zones to buy firearms and arm themselves. Speak…
- Kore Zone Official Denies West Guji Zone AllegationsTikvah Ethiopia ·
Kore Zone Communication Head Ato Ashabir Gezu has denied allegations from West Guji Zone officials claiming that the Kore Zone serves as a logistics hub for the OLA (S…
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