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.
- Addis Ababa City Administration Reassigns Traffic Management Duties
Capital Ethiopia · The Addis Ababa City Administration has announced a redistribution of traffic management responsibilities among three of its municipal institutions. This restructuring…
- Fighting in Moyale Spreads to Three Additional Districts
Addis Standard · Fighting in the border town of Moyale has reportedly escalated and spread to three additional districts. Local reports indicate that heavy gunfire is ongoing in the af…
- Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission Announces Completion of Tasks
ENA · The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC) has announced the completion of its mandate, with Chief Commissioner Professor Mesfin Araya stating that the commissi…
- Moyale Conflict Spreads to Three Additional DistrictsAddis Standard ·
Fighting that began in Moyale town, Borana Zone, Oromia Region, has now spread to the Gumi Eldallo, Wachile, and Arero districts. The conflict, which erupted following…
- Prosperity Party Wins 453 of 501 Parliamentary Seats
Addis Fortune · In the latest election, the Prosperity Party secured 453 out of the 501 declared parliamentary seats. Opposition parties managed to win 40 seats, while independent can…
- Prof. Alemayehu: Eritrea’s Policy Threatens Regional StabilityENA ·
Former California State University professor, Alemayehu, stated that the Eritrean leadership views Ethiopia as a strategic adversary, believing that instability in Eth…
- PM Advisor Labels 'Tsimdo' as a Baseless Entity Built on DeceptionENA ·
The Prime Minister’s advisor addressed a high-level policy forum, dismissing the group known as 'Tsimdo' as a disorganized entity built on deception. Speaking at the e…
- Ethiopia's Strategic Role and Influence Growing: Institute of Foreign AffairsENA ·
A policy dialogue organized by the Ethiopian National Defense College and the Institute of Foreign Affairs focused on Ethiopia's growing strategic influence and nation…
- Drone strikes in Amhara and Tigray kill schoolchildren and civiliansAddis Standard ·
Drone strikes in Ethiopia's Amhara and Tigray regions killed schoolchildren and civilians on October 20, according to reports. In the South Gondar Zone of the Amhara r…
- Conflict in Moyale and Call for Peace
Jawar Mohammed · Recent recurring conflicts in the Moyale area are being attributed to long-standing trade-related conspiracies, despite potential solutions having existed since 2018. …
- Analysis of Tigray's political crisis and shifting internal dynamics
Ethiopia Insight · This analytical piece examines the deepening political fragmentation within Tigray and the impact of internal divisions on the region's stability. The author argues th…
- Somalia-Ethiopia Relations: A Future Built on CooperationAddis Standard ·
An opinion piece published by Addis Standard argues that Somalia should prioritize practical cooperation with Ethiopia to ensure regional stability. The author, Hirsi …
- Tensions Between Ethiopia and Eritrea Reach Critical Levels
The Reporter · Diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea have deteriorated significantly, raising fears of a potential conflict in the Horn of Africa. Tensions have escalated…
- Ethiopia’s Medemer Government Outlines Development and Modernization AgendaENA ·
The Medemer government, formed in October 2026, has outlined a new political and economic agenda focused on sustainable development and modernization. Key pillars incl…
- Gambella City Administration orders employees to return to work
Tikvah Ethiopia · The Gambella City Administration has ordered all leaders and employees to return to their regular duties starting tomorrow, October 12, 2019 E.C. Regular operations in…
- Gambella regional police arrest suspects, including four officers, over deadly security breach.Addis Standard ·
The Gambella Regional Police Commission announced the arrest of several suspects accused of coordinating and participating in recent violent attacks within Gambella ci…
- PM Abiy Appoints Another Senior Army Officer to Police LeadershipAddis Standard ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has appointed another senior military officer to a leadership position within the police force. This move is consistent with recent trends of…
- A brief look at the history of the Ethiopian parliamentary oppositionAddis Fortune ·
The text reviews the historical participation of opposition parties in the Ethiopian Parliament. In 2005, the opposition held 31 percent of parliamentary seats, fallin…
- Ethiopia’s Rule of Law Ranking Drops Further in Global IndexAddis Standard ·
Ethiopia’s rule of law performance has continued to decline, according to the 2026 World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index. The country is now ranked 133rd out o…
- 12th Tana Forum to be Held in Bahir DarENA ·
The 12th Tana Forum is scheduled to take place in Bahir Dar from October 23 to 25, 2026, under the theme "Pathways to Peace in Africa: Economic Sovereignty and Geopoli…
- Eritrea tells US there is no 'crisis' between Ethiopia and EritreaAddis Standard ·
The Eritrean government has responded to inquiries regarding its relations with Ethiopia, stating that there is no 'crisis' between the two nations. In a statement add…
- General Tadesse Worede's revelations spark questions on TPLF's Mekelle retreatJawar Mohammed ·
General Tadesse Worede, a senior military leader of the TPLF, has raised critical questions regarding the circumstances surrounding the TPLF's retreat from Mekelle and…
- Lt. Gen. Belay Seyoum Appointed Deputy Commissioner General of Federal PoliceTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has appointed Lt. Gen. Belay Seyoum as the Deputy Commissioner General of the Ethiopian Federal Police and Commander of the Crime Prevention …
- New leadership elected for Adigrat cityTikvah Ethiopia ·
Residents of Adigrat city have elected a new city administration to serve for a period of six months. Engineer Negasi Tewolde was elected as the mayor of the city. Add…
- PM Abiy Ahmed gives details on Ethiopia's nuclear power plant project
BBC Afaan Oromoo · Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced that more than 30 potential sites for Ethiopia's nuclear power plant were initially identified, with that number now narrowed down …
- President Taye Calls for Strengthened Data-Driven Policymaking Across AfricaENA ·
President Taye Atske-Selassie addressed the 10th Session of the Statistical Commission for Africa in Addis Ababa, emphasizing the need for reliable data to drive evide…
- Egyptian analyst: GERD poses no threat to Egypt, calls for strategic cooperationENA ·
An Egyptian analyst stated that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) poses no threat to Egypt and is merely a development project. He criticized previous Egyptia…
- Former Ministry of Labour Officials Charged in Major Corruption Case
Birr Metrics · The Federal High Court has charged 13 individuals, including former senior officials from the Ministry of Labour and Skills, in a major corruption and money laundering…
- The Weakening of TPLF and Loss of Control in Tigray: A Political AnalysisBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
The conflict in the Tigray region, which reignited in September 2019, has seen TPLF forces retreat from major cities, including Mekelle, without significant fighting. …
- Analysis of TPLF internal division and current military developmentsBBC Tigrinya ·
The Tigray region is currently experiencing intense political division and military maneuvering. Following the withdrawal of Tigrayan forces from Mekelle, the TPLF has…
- Attack on Finchaa Sugar Factory Results in 5 DeathsTikvah Ethiopia ·
Armed groups have attacked the Finchaa Sugar Factory located in the Sulula Finchaa district of Western Oromia. The attack resulted in the deaths of four militia member…
- Scholars emphasize Ethiopia's quest for seaport access as key to regional prosperityENA ·
Scholars assert that Ethiopia's pursuit of sovereign seaport access is vital not only for its economic competitiveness but also for the country's long-term strategic s…
- General Tadesse Werede escapes TPLF captivityBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
General Tadesse Werede, the former president of the Tigray Interim Administration, told the BBC that he had escaped from TPLF captivity after being held for 15 days. H…
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