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.
- Mekelle Residents Report Widespread Looting of Government Offices Amid Telecom Outages
BBC Tigrinya · Residents of Mekelle, the capital of Tigray, reported widespread looting and destruction targeting government institutions, police stations, and the regional president…
- Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia, and Sudan Hold Summit Amid Regional Tensions with EthiopiaBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Leaders and officials from Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia, and Sudan gathered for a high-level summit in the northern Egyptian city of al-Alamein to discuss pressing regional…
- New Federal Government to Take Office as Executive Framework Heads to Parliament
The Reporter · Ethiopia's incoming federal government is preparing to officially begin its five-year administrative term on Monday. Ahead of this transition, a proposed structural fr…
- Call Issued for Building a New Political Order in Tigray Following Recent Developments
Jawar Mohammed · Following recent political developments that dislodged the TPLF from its political monopoly in Tigray, an eight-point proposal has been presented outlining a roadmap f…
- US Urged to Press Eritrea Against Hosting TPLF Forces and Boundary CrossingsJawar Mohammed ·
A recent US statement urging both Eritrea and Ethiopia to avoid further military escalation has been characterized as timely and appropriate. However, the commentary w…
- Internet and Phone Services Restored in Mekelle Amid Calls for Essential ServicesJawar Mohammed ·
Reports indicate that internet and phone services have officially been restored in Mekelle, marking a positive step forward for the region. Following this development,…
- Phone and Internet Services Restored in Mekelle and Surrounding AreasBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Phone and internet services have been restored in the Tigray region's capital, Mekelle, and surrounding areas such as Wukro after days of total blackout, residents con…
- Mekelle telecom services restored; security operations underway in the city
Tikvah Ethiopia · Mobile and internet services in Mekelle, which had been suspended for 10 days, were restored today, September 24, 2019 E.C. Following the restoration, families who had…
- Federal Government Preparing New Interim Administration in Tigray to Hold ElectionsBBC Tigrinya ·
The Ethiopian federal government is moving to establish a new interim regional administration in the Tigray region that aims to rapidly transition the territory toward…
- US Expresses Concern Over Escalating Ethiopia-Eritrea Tensions, Calls for DialogueBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
The United States government has issued a formal call for Ethiopia and Eritrea to de-escalate growing cross-border tensions, refrain from military conflict, and return…
- Dr. Abraham Belay Confirms Direct Eritrean Military Involvement in Ethiopian ConflictBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
A senior Ethiopian government official, Dr. Abraham Belay, has officially confirmed that Eritrean troops crossed the Ethiopian border and directly participated in the …
- The Next Phase of the Tigray War Moves Toward the Eritrean FrontierJawar Mohammed ·
Following the federal government's control of Mekelle and the TPLF's withdrawal from the regional capital, analysis indicates that the conflict is moving north toward …
- Federal Government Shows Signs of Learning Lessons from Tigray ConflictJawar Mohammed ·
An observation indicates that the Ethiopian federal government has drawn proper lessons from the previous war in the Tigray region and has taken steps to correct its p…
- Ethiopian National Defense Force and Tigray Peace Force take control of MekelleTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) and the Tigray Peace Force have successfully taken full control of Mekelle, the capital city of the Tigray region. The join…
- Whereabouts of Lt. Gen. Tadesse Worede Unknown After Abduction by Tigray ForcesBBC Tigrinya ·
The whereabouts of Lieutenant General Tadesse Worede remain unknown eight days after he was taken from his residence by Tigray forces, according to BBC sources citing …
- Evaluation Standards and Knowledge Control Shape Governance in African Development
Addis Fortune · According to an analysis by Takunda Chirau, Steven Masvaure, and Hlanganani Mnguni, the evaluation of development projects reflects what is deemed important and whose …
- Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede and other Tigray leaders taken to unknown locationTikvah Ethiopia ·
Former Tigray interim administration president Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede, security head Col. Tewolde Gebretinsae, and political affairs head Isaias Tadesse have been for…
- ENDF and Tigray Peace Force Take Control of MekelleTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian National Defense Force, in coordination with the Tigray Peace Force, has reportedly taken control of Mekelle city, including its entrances and airport. T…
- TPLF Forces Reportedly Withdraw from Mekelle as Federal Troops AdvanceBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
TPLF forces and their leadership are reportedly withdrawing from Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, according to news reports citing journalists, residents, an…
- Geopolitical Contest for Horn of Africa Ports and Military Bases Poses Security RisksAddis Fortune ·
In an analysis by Abdul Mohammed, strategic ports and military bases stretching from Djibouti and Berbera to Assab and Port Sudan have become the central focal points …
- UN Security Council to Hold Closed Talks on Northern Ethiopia TensionsThe Reporter ·
The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to convene closed consultations to discuss the deteriorating security situation in northern Ethiopia. Renewed tensions…
- Ugandan General Muhoozi Kainerugaba Expresses Readiness to Send Troops to EthiopiaBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
The Chief of Defence Forces of Uganda, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, announced on social media that Uganda is prepared to deploy its military forces to Ethiopia if requ…
- Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki Visits Egypt Amid Heightened Diplomatic Tensions With EthiopiaBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki has traveled to Egypt upon an invitation from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to participate in the 'Al-Ameen Africa Forum' i…
- Concerns Rise Over Brokering New Peace Between Tigray and Federal Government
Addis Standard · Four years after the Pretoria Agreement was signed to end the devastating war in northern Ethiopia, renewed fighting in the region has raised serious questions about t…
- How to Form a United Peoples of Africa: Indigenous Governance and UnityThe Reporter ·
This opinion and analytical piece explores the practical implications of achieving continental unity across Africa. It questions what would happen the morning after Af…
- Dr. Yetemgeta Asrat Appointed as President of Central Ethiopia RegionTikvah Ethiopia ·
Dr. Yetemgeta Asrat has been officially appointed as the President of the Central Ethiopia Region. The appointment was made by the Council of the Central Ethiopia Regi…
- Oromia Caffee Restructures 21 Zones into Six New Administrative RegionsBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
The Oromia Regional Council (Caffee) has restructured the region's 21 zones into six newly organized administrative divisions: East, South East, South, South West, Cen…
- Ethiopia and Eritrea Sever Diplomatic Ties Again Amid Renewed TensionsBBC Amharic ·
Ethiopia and Eritrea have once again completely severed their diplomatic relations, marking a significant escalation in their historical tensions. Ethiopia closed its …
- Dire Dawa City Administration Appoints New MayorTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Dire Dawa City Council has appointed Mr. Abdullahi Adem as the new mayor of the city. The new mayor holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology and Social Anthropology …
- High-Level Eritrean Delegation Holds Strategic Bilateral Talks with US Officials in WashingtonBBC Tigrinya ·
A high-level Eritrean delegation led by Foreign Minister Osman Saleh conducted strategic discussions in Washington with senior United States officials, focusing on bil…
- Eritrea and US Advance Bilateral Relations Following Sanctions RemovalAddis Standard ·
Eritrea and the United States are working to advance their bilateral relations following the removal of sanctions. In a recent diplomatic call, the Eritrean foreign mi…
- Analysis of TPLF Insurgency Potential and Political Dynamics in TigrayJawar Mohammed ·
This analytical assessment examines the federal government's political strategy in Tigray compared to its actions following the capture of Mekelle in November 2020. Th…
- Analysis Examines TPLF's Internal Political and Military ChallengesJawar Mohammed ·
A political analysis outlines the internal challenges currently facing the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), focusing on leadership fatigue, internal divisions,…
- Analysis: TPLF Insurgency Prospects, Federal State Capacity, and Challenges in TigrayJawar Mohammed ·
A detailed analysis outlines the complex factors shaping the ongoing conflict and potential insurgency in Tigray. External regional actors in Sudan, the Nile, and the …
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