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The latest news from Ethiopia, from Tikvah, Addis Standard, The Reporter, BBC and more, summarized in English. Updated every 15 minutes.
- Hana Tehelku Appointed Commissioner of the Ethiopian Investment Commission
Capital Ethiopia · Hana Tehelku has been appointed as the new Commissioner of the Ethiopian Investment Commission. Previously, she served as the Director General of the Ethiopian Capital…
- PM Abiy Ahmed appoints 11 new government officials
Tikvah Ethiopia · Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has appointed 11 new officials to various government institutions. Among the notable appointments, Ambassador Fitsum Arega has been named the…
- Eritrea and Ethiopia Exchange Accusations at the UN Security Council
BBC Tigrinya · Eritrea and Ethiopia have submitted formal complaints to the UN Security Council, each accusing the other of violating national sovereignty and preparing for war. Erit…
- PM Abiy Appoints New State Ministers in Government Reshuffle
The Reporter · Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has appointed Yodahe Arayasellassie, the former head of the National ID Program, as a state minister in the Ministry of Innovation and Techno…
- ENDF and Tigray Peace Forces Enter Adigrat, Shire, and EndasilaseTikvah Ethiopia ·
Residents have reported that the Ethiopian National Defense Force and the Tigray peace forces have entered the city of Adigrat. Locals reportedly came out into the pub…
- Kidnapping and Murder Suspect Apprehended
Jawar Mohammed · Guutaa Dhaqqabaa, who was a fugitive suspected of being involved in the kidnapping and murder of individuals alongside Eebbisaa Galaayee, has been apprehended. Authori…
- Expert Advocates for 'Djibouti Plus One' Maritime Strategy for Ethiopia
Addis Fortune · Matiwos Ensermu has advocated for a 'Djibouti Plus One' strategy regarding Ethiopia's access to the sea. The expert suggests maintaining Djibouti as the primary gatewa…
- PM Abiy Ahmed appoints new State MinistersTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appointed several new state ministers today. Among the appointees, former Speaker of the House of Federation Keria Ibrahim has been appointed…
- Opinion on Eritrean Refugees Residing in EthiopiaJawar Mohammed ·
A statement has been issued regarding Eritrean refugees living in Ethiopia in response to public inquiries. The official view emphasizes that the vast majority of thes…
- PM Abiy Ahmed Appoints 62 State MinistersTikvah Ethiopia ·
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.) has appointed 62 individuals to the position of State Minister today, Meskerem 30, 2019 E.C. The appointments were officially…
- Trump and Putin Agree on Diesel Deal; Zelenskyy OpposesTikvah Ethiopia ·
US President Donald Trump has reached an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import diesel oil to lower fuel prices in the US. Under the deal, Russia ha…
- Ethiopia-Eritrea Diplomatic Relations Severed Amid Escalating TensionsBBC Tigrinya ·
Diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea have collapsed following Ethiopia's decision to close its embassy in Asmara and expel ten Eritrean diplomats, declari…
- Jawar Mohammed: Drone Technology Has Transformed Warfare Dynamics in Northern EthiopiaBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Political analyst Jawar Mohammed states that the use of advanced drone technology by the Ethiopian government has significantly shifted the dynamics of the conflict in…
- World Bank Study Highlights Economic Toll of Armed Conflicts in EthiopiaAddis Fortune ·
A World Bank poverty and equity assessment reveals that armed conflicts significantly hinder household consumption growth in Ethiopia. The report indicates that for ev…
- PM Abiy Appoints Getachew Reda as AdvisorTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.) has appointed Getachew Reda as the Minister Advisor to the Prime Minister on East African Affairs. The appointment is effective as of t…
- Red Cross Humanitarian Aid to Tigray WelcomedJawar Mohammed ·
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Ethiopian Red Cross Society have successfully delivered medical supplies to Mekelle, Shire, Alamata, Mayche…
- Security Situation and Resident Patrols in Adigrat CityTikvah Ethiopia ·
Residents of Adigrat are organizing in their neighborhoods to protect their city from looters in the absence of official security forces. The Adigrat University commun…
- Federal Police Enter Mekelle and Begin OperationsTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Federal Police have entered Mekelle and begun peace and security operations. The police have called on residents to cooperate with the upcoming new admin…
- A Century of Legacy: The Ethio-Djibouti RailwayThe Reporter ·
The Ethio-Djibouti Railway stands as a significant symbol of the enduring relationship between Ethiopia and Djibouti. Spanning over a century, the railway has facilita…
- PM Office Appointment: Role of the 'Delivery Tracking Sector' Head ExplainedTikvah Ethiopia ·
Deacon Daniel Kibret has been appointed as the Head of the Delivery Tracking Sector at the Prime Minister's Office with the rank of Minister. This role focuses on moni…
- Engineer Aisha Mohammed Appointed to Position in Afar RegionTikvah Ethiopia ·
Former Minister of National Defense Engineer Aisha Mohammed has been appointed as the Head of the Afar Region Housing Development Corporation. The appointment was made…
- Dr. Dereje Duguma Appointed to New PositionTikvah Ethiopia ·
Dr. Dereje Duguma, who has served as State Minister of Health for several years, has been removed from his position. In a new appointment, he has been named as the Coo…
- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Announces New AppointmentsTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced seven new government appointments today. Deacon Daniel Kibret has been appointed as the Head of Delivery Monitoring in the Prim…
- Ethiopia Prepares for New Cabinet Amidst Discussions on Institutional CapacityThe Reporter ·
As the Prosperity Party prepares to form a new federal government following its victory in the June 2026 elections, public attention is focused on the composition of t…
- EHRC annual report highlights human rights violations across several Ethiopian regionsTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released its annual report assessing the human rights situation across the country. The report details various human r…
- EHRC Releases Report on Human Rights Violations in Oromia RegionTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released an annual report detailing human rights violations in the Oromia region from June 2024 to June 2025 (Sene 201…
- EHRC Report Reveals Human Rights Violations in Amhara ConflictTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released its annual report confirming human rights violations occurring in the Amhara region since 2023, amidst the on…
- EHRC Releases 5th Annual Human Rights ReportTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published its 5th annual report covering June 2017 to June 2018 E.C. The report highlights positive developments such …
- President Taye Atskeselassie to Address Joint SessionAddis Fortune ·
President Taye Atskeselassie is scheduled to address a joint session of parliament this week to outline the government's priorities for the upcoming year. The commenta…
- Escalating Tensions and Mutual Accusations Between Ethiopia and EritreaBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea have escalated following mutual accusations of military aggression. Ethiopia informed the UN that Eritrean troops have crossed in…
- Ethiopian Human Rights Commission annual report highlights nationwide abuses
Addis Standard · The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released its annual report, documenting widespread human rights abuses across the country. The findings highlight seri…
- Ethiopia’s Neighbors Unlikely to Influence Tigray War OutcomeJawar Mohammed ·
An Al Jazeera analysis suggests that potential military intervention by Ethiopia's neighbors in the Tigray conflict would be ineffective at this stage. The report argu…
- General Samora Yunus Discusses Tigray War and TPLF MiscalculationsBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Former Ethiopian Chief of Staff General Samora Yunus stated that the TPLF entered the northern conflict with a flawed strategy, leading to significant losses. He argue…
- Analysis of ritualized conflict in post-2018 EthiopiaThe Reporter ·
Following the 2018 dismantling of the TPLF-led EPRDF regime, Ethiopia has faced ongoing ritualized conflicts. This article analyzes how these conflicts, despite varyin…
- Rethinking Ethiopia's Political Order Beyond Regime and InsurgencyAddis Standard ·
The article critically examines the current Ethiopian political landscape, arguing that rejecting war should not equate to defending the status quo. It posits that the…
- PM Abiy Ahmed's New Cabinet and Women's ParticipationBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has received parliamentary approval for his new cabinet of 22 ministers, nine of whom are women, representing 41% of the total. Legal expert …
- US reports no further long-range weapons incidents in EthiopiaAddis Standard ·
The United States government reported no further incidents of long-range weapons use in Ethiopia following its October 7 security alert. The initial alert had warned o…
- Ethiopia Participates in the 18th BRICS SummitThe Reporter ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed participated in the 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi from September 12 to 13, 2026. The summit, chaired by India, focused on the theme of …
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