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.
- Parliament Approves Ministerial Appointments
Tikvah Ethiopia · Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's (Dr.) proposed list of ministerial candidates has been officially approved by the House of Peoples' Representatives. The legislative body v…
- Frehiwot Tamiru Nominated as Minister of Innovation and Technology
Capital Ethiopia · Frehiwot Tamiru, the long-serving CEO of Ethio Telecom, has been nominated to serve as the Minister of Innovation and Technology. She has held a prominent leadership r…
- Dr. Aklilu Tadesse nominated as Minister of Youth and SportTikvah Ethiopia ·
Dr. Aklilu Tadesse has been nominated for the position of Minister of Youth and Sport. This nomination is part of ongoing administrative adjustments within the governm…
- Dr. Eng. Sultan Welle Nominated as Minister of Irrigation and LowlandsTikvah Ethiopia ·
Dr. Engineer Sultan Welle has been officially nominated for the position of Minister of Irrigation and Lowlands. The nomination is part of recent government cabinet ad…
- Engineer Mohammed Abdurahman Nominated as Minister of Urban and InfrastructureTikvah Ethiopia ·
Engineer Mohammed Abdurahman has been officially nominated for the position of Minister of Urban and Infrastructure Development. This nomination comes as part of the o…
- Ms. Shewit Shanka Nominated as Minister of Women and Social AffairsTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially nominated Ms. Shewit Shanka to serve as the new Minister of Women and Social Affairs. The nomination was announced today, mark…
- Sadat Nesh nominated as Minister of Logistics by PM Abiy AhmedTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially nominated Mr. Sadat Nesh to serve as the Minister of Logistics. This nomination marks a new development in the current governm…
- Dr. Fitsum Assefa Nominated as Minister of FinanceCapital Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has nominated Dr. Fitsum Assefa as the new Minister of Finance. Dr. Assefa previously served as the Minister of Planning and Development for …
- Ms. Alemsehay Paulos Nominated as Minister of MiningTikvah Ethiopia ·
Ms. Alemsehay Paulos has been officially nominated for the position of Minister of Mining. This nomination comes as part of recent administrative adjustments within th…
- Bereket Fisehatsion nominated as Minister of National StrategyTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially nominated Bereket Fisehatsion for the position of Minister of National Strategy. This nomination represents a significant chan…
- PM Abiy Ahmed nominates Ms. Aynalem Nigussie as Minister of RevenueTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has nominated Ms. Aynalem Nigussie to serve as the new Minister of Revenue. This nomination has been submitted to the legislative body for of…
- Ato Awelu Abdi nominated as Minister of Labor and SkillsTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has nominated Ato Awelu Abdi to serve as the Minister of Labor and Skills. This nomination is part of the government's ongoing cabinet restru…
- Dr. Mekdes Daba nominated as Minister of Health by PM Abiy AhmedTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially nominated Dr. Mekdes Daba for the position of Minister of Health. The nomination was announced today, marking a significant ch…
- Dr. Engineer Habtamu Itefa Nominated as Minister of Water and EnergyTikvah Ethiopia ·
Dr. Engineer Habtamu Itefa has been nominated for the position of Minister of Water and Energy. This nomination marks a significant development in the Ethiopian cabine…
- Dr. Fisseha Yitagesu nominated as Minister of IndustryTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed has nominated Dr. Fisseha Yitagesu as the new Minister of Industry. This nomination is part of the government's efforts to strengthen the…
- PM Abiy Ahmed Nominated Yasmin Wohabrebbi as Minister of Trade and Regional IntegrationTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially nominated Yasmin Wohabrebbi for the position of Minister of Trade and Regional Integration. The nomination is part of recent e…
- Hana Arayaselassie Nominated as Minister of JusticeTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has nominated Ms. Hana Arayaselassie as the new Minister of Justice for Ethiopia. This announcement marks a significant change in the leaders…
- Professor Berhanu Nega nominated for reappointment as Minister of EducationTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially nominated Professor Berhanu Nega to be reappointed as the Minister of Education. Professor Berhanu Nega previously held the sa…
- Ato Mohammed Idris Nominated as Defense MinisterTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed has officially nominated Ato Mohammed Idris to serve as the new Minister of National Defense for Ethiopia. The nomination follows standar…
- Ato Adisu Arega Nominated as Minister of AgricultureTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially nominated Ato Adisu Arega for the position of Minister of Agriculture. This nomination marks a significant change in the cabin…
- Dr. Gedion Timothewos Nominated as Foreign MinisterTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has nominated Dr. Gedion Timothewos as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs for Ethiopia. Dr. Gedion, who previously served as the Minister of…
- Temesgen Tiruneh nominated for Deputy Prime MinisterTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has nominated Mr. Temesgen Tiruneh for the position of Deputy Prime Minister. Mr. Temesgen Tiruneh previously served as the Director General …
- House of Peoples' Representatives Begins Regular Session; PM Abiy to Present CabinetTikvah Ethiopia ·
The House of Peoples' Representatives of Ethiopia commenced its regular session today, Meskerem 28, 2017 E.C. During the session, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) is se…
- US and UK Issue Security Alerts Regarding Ethiopia
BBC Tigrinya · The US Embassy in Addis Ababa has warned citizens against traveling to northern Ethiopia due to reports of potential long-range missile attacks targeting military infr…
- PM Abiy Ahmed's Speech Sparks Mixed Reactions from Political PartiesBBC Amharic ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, following his inauguration for another five-year term, delivered a speech outlining his administration's strategic plans. However, his failu…
- Federal Parliament Convenes to Endorse New Cabinet
Addis Fortune · Members of the federal legislature have convened today to formally endorse the government led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD). This session follows the legislative …
- New Regulation for Autonomous University Budget Management EnactedTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Council of Ministers has enacted Regulation No. 594/2018 to govern the block grant budget for autonomous universities. This regulation establishes a syst…
- Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea of Incursion, Demands Immediate Withdrawal of TroopsTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian government has accused Eritrean forces of entering its sovereign territory and has issued a stern warning demanding their immediate withdrawal. Minister …
- Reports emerge of Eritrean troops entering Tigray regionTikvah Ethiopia ·
Residents of Adigrat and international news agencies have reported large-scale movements of Eritrean troops within the Tigray region. Since the morning of Wednesday, M…
- Concerns raised over Ethiopia-Eritrea relations
Jawar Mohammed · An individual has reflected on a public warning issued in 2020 regarding Eritrean interference in Ethiopia's internal affairs. The speaker argues that the plea at the …
- UN Reports Humanitarian Aid Depots Looted in Tigray
The Reporter · The United Nations has officially announced that several humanitarian aid warehouses, including those operated by UN agencies and international partners, have been loo…
- Ethiopian Government Proposes Major Ministerial Mandate OverhaulThe Reporter ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has initiated a significant restructuring of Ethiopia’s federal government institutions at the start of his new five-year term. A draft…
- Red Sea and Horn of Africa Become Arena for External Power CompetitionAddis Fortune ·
The Red Sea and the Horn of Africa are increasingly becoming arenas for competition among external powers. These global actors are vying for strategic control over por…
- Reports emerge of Eritrean troops entering Tigray regionBBC ·
Residents of Adigrat and local officials report that significant numbers of Eritrean troops have crossed into the Tigray region, traversing the area on foot and in con…
- Isaias Afwerki's Political Stance and Ethiopia's State SystemJawar Mohammed ·
The provided text analyzes the political perspective of Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki regarding his past alliances with Ethiopian leadership. The author claims Isa…
- Machiavelli and Trump: An Analysis of Political Power and LeadershipCapital Ethiopia ·
An opinion piece written by Alazar Kebede for Capital Ethiopia explores the frequent political comparisons between 16th-century Italian philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli…
- Diplomacy Needed to Resolve Tensions Between Ethiopia, Eritrea, and EgyptCapital Ethiopia ·
A recent editorial highlights that the escalating diplomatic confrontation involving Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Egypt poses a serious warning to the Horn of Africa. The re…
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