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.
- Ethiopia Urges UN to Facilitate Withdrawal of Eritrean Troops from Tigray
Addis Standard · Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos has officially requested the United Nations to intervene regarding the presence of Eritrean forces in Ethiopia. During a m…
- Renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia raises concerns
Addis Fortune · Renewed military conflict in northern Ethiopia is threatening the fragile peace established following the Pretoria Accord four years ago. The author raises a critical …
- Reports of Eritrean Troops in Adigrat and Drone Strikes Surface
BBC Tigrinya · Residents and recent media reports indicate that Eritrean troops have been spotted moving through the town of Adigrat and nearby Edaga-Hamus. BBC Verify has authentica…
- Prosperity Party Forms New Cabinet; Abiy Outlines Agenda Amid Ongoing ConflictsBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially formed his new cabinet following the Prosperity Party's victory in the 7th general elections. In his address, he outlined key …
- Security situation in Adigrat and university protection efforts
Tikvah Ethiopia · Following the withdrawal of TPLF forces, the city of Adigrat in the Tigray region is currently without a security force. Residents are organizing themselves to protect…
- Ethiopia Expands Drone Fleet; Reports Confirm Indigenous 'Negash' Drone Production
Jawar Mohammed · According to the Defense Express newspaper, the Ethiopian military has integrated a diverse fleet of drones into its forces, including Turkey's Akinci and Bayraktar TB…
- Tigray region comes under federal control for the first time in generationsJawar Mohammed ·
The Tigray region has officially come under the administration of the Ethiopian federal government, marking a historic shift not seen in generations. This transition f…
- Analysis: Isaias Afwerki's new strategic shift and emerging challengesJawar Mohammed ·
Abel Tsgabu provides an analysis suggesting that Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki has shifted strategies following the failure of his previous political and military …
- Ethiopia informs UN of Eritrean invasionTikvah Ethiopia ·
Foreign Minister Dr. Gedion Timothewos has formally informed the UN Security Council that Eritrea has violated Ethiopia's sovereignty by invading its territory. The Mi…
- Ethiopia: Political Legitimacy Key to Stability
The Reporter · Recent independent assessments indicate that Ethiopia is fragile but not yet a failed state. The report argues that the central problem facing the nation is a signific…
- Ethiopia Addresses Eritrean Aggression Concerns with UN Deputy Secretary-GeneralTikvah Ethiopia ·
Ethiopian Foreign Minister Dr. Gedion Timothewos met with UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed in Addis Ababa to discuss ongoing regional tensions. During the…
- Tigray Region Security Situation and Mekelle City UpdatesTikvah Ethiopia ·
Mekelle city police officers have been ordered to return to work, with some already reporting for duty as the city shows signs of returning to normalcy and improved se…
- Status of Detained Individuals and Lawyer Solomon Gezahegn's Court PetitionTikvah Ethiopia ·
Family members and defense attorney Solomon Gezahegn have raised concerns over the treatment of several detainees in Ethiopia who were transferred to 'punishment cells…
- Ethiopia Informs UN of Eritrean InvasionBBC Amharic ·
Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gideon Timotheos has officially notified the United Nations Security Council that Eritrean forces have invaded Ethiopian territory. The lett…
- World Bank Warns of Conflict Impact Amid Growing Peace Calls in EthiopiaAddis Fortune ·
The World Bank reports that internal displacement in Ethiopia reached 4.4 million people during the height of the recent conflict. These displacements have severely im…
- Rights groups urge UN Human Rights Council to hold special session on EthiopiaAddis Standard ·
A coalition of human rights groups has formally requested the UN Human Rights Council to convene a special session regarding the escalating conflict in Ethiopia. The o…
- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Appoints New Cabinet
Capital Ethiopia · Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has formed a new 23-member cabinet following his re-election. The House of People's Representatives approved the list, which includes Deputy …
- PM Abiy Ahmed Issues Warning to New CabinetAddis Fortune ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially addressed federal legislators regarding the formation of his new cabinet. He emphasized that the appointments were made follow…
- Arega Kebede’s Tenure as Amhara Regional State PresidentAddis Fortune ·
Arega Kebede’s return to the Amhara Regional State leadership on Thursday marks a significant tenure. Having assumed the role in August 2023 following the resignation …
- President Sisi discusses Nile issues during South Korea visitAddis Standard ·
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi visited South Korea to strengthen bilateral ties with President Lee Jae Myung. During the discussions, Sisi emphasized that the…
- Analysis: Strategic implications of the Ethiopia-Eritrea conflictJawar Mohammed ·
This article analyzes the strategic dynamics of the conflict involving the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), TPLF, and Eritrean forces near Wukro. It argues tha…
- PM Abiy Ahmed explains recent cabinet reshuffle and surveillanceTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that the recent cabinet reshuffle was the result of long-term intelligence surveillance. He explained that ministers and state ministe…
- Ethiopian Cabinet Reshuffle: List of Outgoing MinistersTikvah Ethiopia ·
Following a recent cabinet reshuffle in the Ethiopian government, a list of ministers who have either been removed or were not re-appointed has been released. The list…
- Administrative and Fiscal Challenges in South Ethiopia Regional StateAddis Standard ·
Tesfaye Beljige, President of the South Ethiopia Regional State, faces significant systemic hurdles following the dissolution of the SNNPR. Analyst Tesfatsion Dominiko…
- Opposition Parties React to PM Abiy's Speech and the Tigray ConflictBBC Tigrinya ·
Opposition political parties in Ethiopia have expressed varying reactions to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's recent address and his government's stance on the conflict in …
- PM Abiy Ahmed Announces Key Cabinet AppointmentsThe Reporter ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced significant changes to his cabinet by filling four key government positions. Alemtsehay Paulos has been appointed as the new Mi…
- Sudan’s al-Burhan inspects army division near Ethiopia, Eritrea bordersAddis Standard ·
Sudan’s army chief and Transitional Sovereignty Council chairman, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, visited the 11th Infantry Division of the Sudanese Armed Forces on We…
- The Pretoria Agreement Collapse and Resumption of Northern Ethiopia ConflictBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
The Pretoria Agreement, aimed at ending the two-year war in Northern Ethiopia, has officially collapsed. Tensions between the Ethiopian federal government and the TPLF…
- Ethiopia Conflict: Regional Tensions and Peace CallsAddis Fortune ·
Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, Chief of General Staff, has accused Eritrea of supporting TPLF forces and alleged that Sudan and Egypt are involved in the conflict, claims…
- Ethiopian Parliament Approves New Cabinet MinistersThe Reporter ·
The House of Peoples’ Representatives of Ethiopia has unanimously approved 22 ministerial nominees submitted by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. This decision formally estab…
- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Announces New AppointmentsTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced a series of new high-level government appointments. Adem Farah has been appointed as the Coordinator of Democratic System Build…
- Ethiopia Demands Withdrawal of Eritrean Troops from Its TerritoryBBC Tigrinya ·
The Ethiopian government has formally demanded the immediate withdrawal of Eritrean troops, accusing them of crossing the border into the Tigray region. This escalatio…
- Cabinet reshuffle implemented in EthiopiaJawar Mohammed ·
The Ethiopian government has conducted a cabinet reshuffle today, removing several high-ranking officials accused of corruption. Observers and the business community e…
- PM Abiy Ahmed Presents New Cabinet Nominees to ParliamentCapital Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially presented a list of new cabinet nominees to the House of Peoples' Representatives. The proposed appointments include key posit…
- Temesgen Tiruneh Appointed as Deputy Prime Minister of EthiopiaTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has officially appointed Temesgen Tiruneh as the new Deputy Prime Minister. This appointment marks a significant shift with…
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