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.
- Amnesty Urges AU Emergency Meeting as Northern Ethiopia Conflict Escalates
BBC Afaan Oromoo · Amnesty International has called on the African Peace and Security Council to convene an urgent meeting regarding the escalating conflict in Ethiopia. The human rights…
- Awol Arba Appointed as President of Afar Regional State
Tikvah Ethiopia · The Afar Regional Council has re-appointed Awol Arba as the President of the Afar Regional State during its inaugural assembly held today. Following the appointment, A…
- Ato Awol Arba Re-elected as President of Afar Regional StateTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Afar Regional State Council has officially re-elected Ato Awol Arba as the President of the region. The decision was confirmed during the council's inaugural confe…
- Fears of War Lead to Food and Medicine Shortages in Meqelle and Adigrat
Addis Fortune · Drawing on historical insights from five centuries ago, when the humanist Desiderius Erasmus warned that war is only appealing to those who have never experienced it a…
- Overnight Explosions Reported in Addis Ababa Amid Northern Ethiopia Fighting
Addis Standard · Reports indicate that explosions occurred overnight in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, amidst ongoing fighting in the northern part of the country. The provided repor…
- PM Abiy Calls for Peace in Irreecha Message Amid Regional Diplomatic CrisisBBC Amharic ·
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has issued a call for peace to those 'standing against their country' during his message for the Irreecha festival. This marks his …
- Fighting in Alamata Leaves Civilian Casualties; Adigrat Eparchy Appeals for HelpAddis Standard ·
More than 50 civilians have reportedly been killed in and around Alamata in southern Tigray during several days of intense fighting in late September. According to a r…
- Criticism Directed at Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Regarding His Irreecha Message
Jawar Mohammed · A critical political statement has been issued addressing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in response to his Irreecha holiday message. The text asserts that while the Oromo …
- TPLF Leader Reports New Fighting as Ethiopia, Egypt, and Eritrea Expel DiplomatsBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
TPLF Chairman Debretsion Gebremichael stated that a new phase of fighting has commenced in various locations across northern Ethiopia. While acknowledging that federal…
- Addis Ababa Traffic Management Authority dissolvedTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa City Council has decided to dissolve the Traffic Management Authority following a revised proclamation defining the powers and duties of city executive…
- Addis Ababa Traffic Management Authority DissolvedTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa City Council has decided to dissolve the city's Traffic Management Authority under a newly approved proclamation. The decision aims to address administ…
- South Ethiopia, Harari, South West, Benishangul-Gumuz, and Dire Dawa Form GovernmentsTikvah Ethiopia ·
Government formation assemblies were held across several regional states and city administrations in Ethiopia, including South Ethiopia, Harari, South West Ethiopia, B…
- Commentary: Ethiopia's Crisis About Political Order Ownership Beyond Identity PoliticsAddis Standard ·
In an opinion article published by Addis Standard, commentator Hambisa Belina argues that Ethiopia's recurring political crises cannot be adequately explained by ident…
- Ethiopia Reportedly Plans Troop Withdrawal from SomaliaAddis Standard ·
Ethiopia is reportedly preparing to withdraw a significant military contingent of more than 3,000 troops from neighboring Somalia, according to a report by Bloomberg. …
- Afar Regional Council Begins Founding Assembly in SamaraTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Afar Regional State Council has commenced its founding assembly today in the regional capital, Samara. The assembly is scheduled to take place over two days and wi…
- Kedir Juhar appointed as Deputy Mayor of Dire DawaTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Dire Dawa City Council has appointed Kedir Juhar as the Deputy Mayor of the administration. The new deputy mayor took an oath of office before the council. Kedir J…
- Kedir Juhar appointed as Deputy Mayor of Dire DawaTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Dire Dawa Administration Council has appointed Kedir Juhar as the new Deputy Mayor of the city. Following his appointment, the new Deputy Mayor took his oath of of…
- Ato Ashadli Hassan Re-appointed as President of Benishangul-Gumuz RegionTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Regional Council of Benishangul-Gumuz has officially convened its founding assembly. During this assembly, the council made key leadership decisions regarding the …
- Ethiopia Closes Embassy in Asmara as Eritrea Severs Diplomatic TiesBBC Tigrinya ·
Ethiopia has closed its embassy in Asmara and ordered ten Eritrean diplomats to leave the country within 48 hours. In response, Eritrea has completely severed diplomat…
- US Lawmakers and Europe Peace Foundation Urge Ceasefire and Dialogue in EthiopiaAddis Standard ·
US lawmakers and the Europe Peace Foundation have issued separate calls demanding an immediate end to hostilities in Ethiopia as fighting escalates across the Tigray, …
- Dr. Tesfaye Beljige Appointed President of South Ethiopia RegionTikvah Ethiopia ·
Dr. Tesfaye Beljige has been appointed as the new President of the South Ethiopia Region. The appointment was confirmed during the 1st regular session of the 1st year …
- Abdulahi Aden Appointed as New Mayor of Dire DawaTikvah Ethiopia ·
Mr. Abdulahi Aden has been officially appointed as the new Mayor of the Dire Dawa City Administration. The appointment was confirmed during the 1st regular meeting of …
- Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Success Depends on Addis Ababa, Expert SaysAddis Fortune ·
The ultimate success of Ethiopia's National Dialogue will be judged first and most clearly by how it addresses the complex issues surrounding Addis Ababa, according to…
- Fikre Aman Appointed President of South West Ethiopia RegionTikvah Ethiopia ·
Mr. Fikre Aman has been appointed as the new President of the South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region. The decision was officially confirmed by the regional council during…
- Ordin Bedri Re-Appointed as President of Harari Regional StateTikvah Ethiopia ·
Mr. Ordin Bedri has been re-appointed as the President of the Harari Regional State. The decision was confirmed during the 1st annual inaugural assembly of the 7th ter…
- Fatal Conflict Over Investment Land Expansion Reported in Gamo ZoneTikvah Ethiopia ·
A deadly conflict linked to the expansion of investment land has been reported in Koshale Kebele, Gerese Zuria Woreda, within the Gamo Zone of the South Ethiopia Regio…
- AU Calls on Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Egypt to Exercise 'Maximum Restraint'Addis Standard ·
The African Union (AU) Commission has officially called on Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Egypt to exercise 'maximum restraint' amid escalating regional developments. In a for…
- Ethiopia orders Egyptian diplomat to leave country within 48 hoursTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declared Ahmed Maharam Ahmed Soliman, a diplomat at the Egyptian Embassy in Addis Ababa, persona non grata. The ministry …
- Ethiopia Closes Embassy in Asmara; Eritrean Diplomats Ordered to LeaveTikvah Ethiopia ·
Ethiopia has decided to close its embassy in Asmara, citing direct and indirect hostile and provocative acts by Eritrea. Consequently, 10 Eritrean diplomats stationed …
- Eritrea Severely Cuts All Diplomatic Ties with Ethiopia
Capital Ethiopia · Diplomatic relations between Eritrea and Ethiopia have completely collapsed following an announcement by the Eritrean Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ministry declare…
- Ethiopia Declares Egyptian Diplomat Persona Non Grata, Orders Exit Within 48 HoursAddis Standard ·
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially declared an Egyptian diplomatic staff member persona non grata and ordered his immediate expulsion. The individua…
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