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.
- Demonstrations Supporting Access to the Sea and ENDF Held in Amhara Region
Tikvah Ethiopia · Demonstrations were held today in various cities across the Amhara region to express support for the Ethiopian National Defense Force and to advocate for access to the…
- Escalating Conflict in Northern Ethiopia Leads to Surge in Casualties
Addis Fortune · Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has reported a significant surge in war-wounded patients arriving at hospitals in northern Ethiopia. In the Korem and Alamata facilities…
- TPLF's Mekelle Airport Threat and its Political Implications
Jawar Mohammed · Recent threats by the TPLF group to attack Mekelle Airport have sparked analysis regarding potential political and diplomatic fallout. The commentary suggests that suc…
- TPLF Issues Warning Against Operations at Mekelle Airport
BBC Afaan Oromoo · The TPLF has issued a strict warning against any operations at the Alula Aba Nega Airport in Mekelle. The group claimed that the federal government is utilizing the ai…
- TPLF issues warning regarding movement near Tigray airports
Addis Standard · The TPLF has issued a stern warning regarding any unauthorized movement taking place in the vicinity of airports located within the Tigray region. Additionally, the gr…
- Russia offers to host Ethiopia–Eritrea talks amid rising tensionsAddis Standard ·
Russia has officially offered to facilitate dialogue between Ethiopia and Eritrea following the recent escalation in tensions between the two neighboring nations. Russ…
- Critique on Addis Ababa's Governance and Accountability MeasuresAddis Fortune ·
Commentator Emlaelu Fesseha suggests that the upcoming term of Mayor Adanech Abiebie’s administration should be evaluated based on tangible improvements in residents' …
- Tigray Peace and Change Council Announces DissolutionBBC Tigrinya ·
The Council for Peace and Change in Tigray, led by Lt. Gen. Tsadkan Gebretensae, has announced it will dissolve its current structure following the Ethiopian federal g…
- Gedu Andargachew discusses his departure and opposition to the state of emergencyBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Gedu Andargachew, a prominent Ethiopian politician and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, has opened up about his departure from Ethiopia. In an interview with BBC Af…
- Dr. Shishay Amare Appointed as Mayor of MekelleTikvah Ethiopia ·
Dr. Shishay Amare has been appointed as the Mayor of Mekelle under the Tigray Interim Administration. The new mayor announced that his primary priorities will be maint…
- EPRP leader Abebe Akalu released from prisonTikvah Ethiopia ·
Abebe Akalu, a senior leader of the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Party (EPRP), has been released from prison on bail. Abebe had been detained on terrorism-related …
- Tigray Peace and Change Council Announces DissolutionTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Tigray Peace and Change Council, led by Lieutenant General Tsadkan Gebretensae, has announced it will no longer continue in its current form. The decision follows …
- Human Rights Commission to investigate prison conditions of detained individualsTikvah Ethiopia ·
A dispute has arisen between defense attorney Solomon Gezahegn and Kaliti Prison officials regarding the conditions of the detention area where Ato Yohannes Buayalew a…
- Ethiopian Navy expanding capabilities to safeguard national interestsAddis Standard ·
Ethiopian Navy Commander-in-Chief Vice Admiral Kindu Gezu announced that the institution is actively expanding its training capacity, infrastructure, and specialized c…
- Protesters in Kobo Demand Halt to Southern Tigray Provisional ElectionsAddis Standard ·
Residents and community representatives from six woredas in the Raya area held a protest in Kobo, North Wollo, opposing the ongoing provisional administration election…
- Ethiopia Establishes Six-Month Caretaker Administration for TigrayAddis Standard ·
The Ethiopian government has officially established a six-month caretaker administration for the Tigray region. This decision is aimed at stabilizing the region follow…
- Somaliland reaffirms support for Ethiopia's sea access questAddis Standard ·
The Somaliland Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an official statement reaffirming its support for Ethiopia's quest to secure sea access. The statement emphasizes…
- Senay Lemma: The high cost of conflict and the necessity of peaceAddis Fortune ·
Senay Lemma highlighted the devastating impact of the recent conflict in Ethiopia, citing a federal government Damage and Needs Assessment. The report estimates the to…
- Ethiopia elected to chair 78th session of UNHCR executive committee
Capital Ethiopia · Ethiopia has been officially elected to chair the 78th session of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Executive Committee. This appointment highl…
- Perspectives on the Tigray Caretaker Administration and Transition ProcessJawar Mohammed ·
The commentary evaluates the role of the new caretaker administration in Tigray, emphasizing its six-month mandate to restore security and basic services. The author u…
- Opinion: Breaking Ethiopia’s Cycle of Perceived Cultural DominanceAddis Standard ·
This opinion piece argues that Ethiopia’s recurring political crisis is deeply rooted in perceptions of cultural and political dominance. The author traces this cycle …
- Canada and UK express concern over Ethiopia-Eritrea tensionsAddis Standard ·
Canada has urged Ethiopia and Eritrea to de-escalate hostile rhetoric and return to diplomatic dialogue due to rising regional tensions. In a separate statement issued…
- Brig. Gen. Gebre Egziabher Appointed as Tigray Security and Peace ChiefTikvah Ethiopia ·
Brigadier General Gebre Egziabher Beyene, also known as 'Wedi Antiru,' has been appointed as the Chief Executive for Security and Peace within the newly established Ti…
- Tigray Region Federal Interim Administration EstablishedTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian federal government has officially announced the establishment of a federal interim administration for the Tigray region, which will govern for the next s…
- Federal Caretaker Administration Established for Tigray RegionTikvah Ethiopia ·
The federal government has established a caretaker administration to govern the Tigray region for the next six months. Several key executives have been appointed to le…
- Somaliland President Opposes Interventions Threatening Ethiopia’s SecurityBBC Amharic ·
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi has declared opposition to any foreign interference that threatens Ethiopia's security. He made the remarks following…
- Political analysts predict end of TPLF eraBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Political analysts and former TPLF officials argue that the TPLF has reached the end of its political era. Jawar Mohammed highlights that internal divisions and a loss…
- Eritrea and Ethiopia Trade Accusations Amid TensionsBBC Tigrinya ·
Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh has accused Ethiopia of planning an 'unjustified invasion' against his country. He characterized Ethiopia's recent rhetoric regar…
- Security Situation and Resident Concerns in Gambella CityTikvah Ethiopia ·
The security situation in Gambella city has relatively stabilized, yet daily life has not returned to normal. Residents reported to Tikvah Ethiopia that people, partic…
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