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.
- Overview of Six Years of Political Turmoil and Administrative Changes in Tigray
BBC Tigrinya · This article analyzes the recurring political turmoil and administrative instability in Tigray over the past six years, marked by war, sieges, and failed political agr…
- Getachew Gebrekiros Analyzes Ethiopia's Crises and Horn of Africa Geopolitics
The Reporter · Ethiopian lawyer and human rights advocate Getachew Gebrekiros Temare provides an in-depth analysis of the current internal crises facing Ethiopia. The piece explores …
- Getachew Reda Discusses Regional Issues with EU Envoys
Tikvah Ethiopia · Getachew Reda, Advisor to the Prime Minister on East African Affairs, met with Annette Weber, EU Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, and Sophie, EU Ambassad…
- Colonel Tewolde Gebretinsae announces his escape from captivity and arrival in MekelleTikvah Ethiopia ·
Colonel Tewolde Gebretinsae stated in an interview with UMD media that he has escaped from captivity and arrived in Mekelle on Tuesday morning. The Colonel, who was he…
- UN Allocates $8.5 Million for Humanitarian Response in Northern Ethiopia
Addis Standard · The United Nations has allocated $8.5 million to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in northern Ethiopia. Tom Fletcher, announcing the funding, stated it will …
- Tensions Rise Along the Ethiopia-Eritrea BorderThe Reporter ·
The border region between Ethiopia and Eritrea is experiencing renewed friction, less than four years after the 2022 Pretoria Agreement ended the Tigray war. The curre…
- Senior former Tigray officials escape TPLF detention and join ENDFBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Four senior former Tigray administration officials, including Lieutenant General Tadesse Worede, have escaped TPLF detention and joined the Ethiopian National Defense …
- Analysis on Conflict Rhetoric and Peacebuilding Strategy
Jawar Mohammed · The provided text analyzes the strategic approach to conflict resolution and public communication in Ethiopia regarding the Tigray region. It argues that hostile propa…
- Ethiopia and Eritrea sever diplomatic ties amid border tensions
Addis Fortune · On October 1, 2026, Ethiopia and Eritrea officially severed their diplomatic relations. Following the announcement, reports emerged that Eritrean forces entered Ethiop…
- Claims of weapon diversion by TPLF from Egypt, Sudan, and Eritrea aidJawar Mohammed ·
Reports suggest that military aid intended for the TPLF from Egypt, Sudan, and Eritrea is significantly reduced before reaching its destination. The claims describe a …
- Criticism raised on the conduct of the Defense ForceJawar Mohammed ·
A critique has been raised regarding the conduct of the Ethiopian National Defense Force. The statement claims that the military's strategic success is being undermine…
- The Military and Political Challenges of the 'Alliance for Survival'Jawar Mohammed ·
The article analyzes the current vulnerabilities facing the 'Alliance for Survival' amid growing pressure from the Ethiopian federal government and its military. The a…
- Borena Woreda Police Commander Killed in Amhara RegionAddis Standard ·
Inspector Gashaw Kasiye Kebede, the commander of the Borena Woreda Police Office in the South Wollo Zone of the Amhara Region, was killed on October 10 while conductin…
- Article 39 and the Debate on Ethiopia’s Constitutional ReformAddis Standard ·
Author Hambisa Belina argues that the debate over constitutional reform in Ethiopia must transcend the binary of centralization versus federalism. The commentary focus…
- Lt. General Tadesse Worede and other officials return to MekelleTikvah Ethiopia ·
Four senior officials of the Tigray Interim Administration, including Lt. General Tadesse Worede, have safely returned to Mekelle. The officials had been held for two …
- Ethiopian Airlines Cargo Flight Turned Back by IsraelAddis Standard ·
An Ethiopian Airlines cargo flight bound for Ben Gurion Airport in Israel was ordered to turn back to Addis Ababa between Sunday and Monday, October 11–12. Israeli aut…
- US authorities search home of Congresswoman Ilhan OmarBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
US Homeland Security investigators executed a search warrant at the residence of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar in the Washington DC area. Officials stated the search is par…
- Ethiopia Sees Drop in Human Trafficking Prosecutions, US Report SaysThe Reporter ·
The 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report from the US Department of State highlights a decline in human trafficking investigations, prosecutions, and convictions in Ethio…
- Residents and University community in Aksum protecting propertyTikvah Ethiopia ·
Residents in the city of Aksum are patrolling their neighborhoods to ensure stability and protect property in the absence of formal security. Meanwhile, the Aksum Univ…
- PM Abiy Ahmed held discussions with Israeli PM Benjamin NetanyahuTikvah Ethiopia ·
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced that he held a telephone conversation with his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu. The Prime Minister stated that th…
- Canadian-Ethiopian Esubalew Belete released after acquittal on terror chargesTikvah Ethiopia ·
Esubalew Belete, a Canadian-Ethiopian citizen, has been acquitted of terrorism charges and released from prison after being detained for over a year. The Federal High …
- PM Abiy Ahmed Holds Phone Call with Israeli PM Benjamin NetanyahuBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues. The le…
- Red Sea Afar Group Demands Accountability from Eritrean GovernmentAddis Standard ·
The Red Sea Afar Democratic Organization (RSADO), an opposition group based in Ethiopia, has demanded that Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki and his administration fac…
- MSF Reports Sharp Increase in War-Wounded in Northern EthiopiaAddis Fortune ·
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reported a sharp surge in war-related casualties at hospitals in Korem and Alamata, Northern Ethiopia. Within a 48-hour period in late S…
- Analysis on TPLF's Defeat and the Necessity of Public SupportJawar Mohammed ·
The commentary argues that any guerilla movement failing to maintain public support and affection is destined to lose, regardless of its arsenal or size. It highlights…
- Tigray cities including Adwa and Axum under ENDF controlJawar Mohammed ·
Cities across the Tigray region, including Adwa and Axum, have reportedly fallen under the control of the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) and the Tigray Peace …
- EU Urges International Help to Defuse Ethiopia-Eritrea TensionsAddis Fortune ·
The European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs has formally urged unnamed foreign powers to intervene in the growing tensions between Ethiopia and Eritre…
- Mediation Underway for Ceasefire with Remaining TPLF FightersJawar Mohammed ·
Mediation efforts are currently underway to convince the remaining fighters and commanders of the TPLF to cease hostilities. The initiative seeks to bring an end to th…
- General Tadesse Worede and fellow officers releasedJawar Mohammed ·
General Tadesse Worede and other officers who were previously detained by the TPLF have been released. Reports confirm they are currently safe and in the custody of Et…
- Ethiopian Parliament Unanimously Approves New CabinetAddis Fortune ·
The Ethiopian Parliament officially approved Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's new Cabinet on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The confirmation process was swift, lasting approxim…
- ENDF and Tigray Peace Force Advance as Eritrean Troops WithdrawTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) and the Tigray Peace Force are securing key towns across Tigray. Reports confirm the forces have taken control of Adigrat, …
- NaMA Accuses Tigray Peace Force of Abuses in Raya AlamataAddis Standard ·
The National Movement of Amhara (NaMA) has accused the Tigray Peace Force (TPF) of committing killings and attacking returning internally displaced persons in Raya Ala…
- Witnesses deny Ethiopian army crossed into EritreaTikvah Ethiopia ·
Eyewitnesses have stated that the Ethiopian National Defense Force has not crossed the border into Eritrea beyond the towns of Elidar and Bure. This report comes in re…
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