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.
- PM Abiy Holds Talks with Mozambique President Ahead of Tana Forum
ENA · Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has held bilateral discussions with the President of Mozambique ahead of the 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa. The meeting in…
- Russian intelligence officer allegedly breached AU Chair's residence
Addis Standard · A Russian military intelligence officer allegedly covertly entered the residence of African Union Commission Chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf in Addis Ababa in April …
- PM Abiy Holds Talks with Kenyan Deputy PresidentENA ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held a bilateral meeting with Kenya's Deputy President, Kithure Kindiki, who is in Ethiopia for the 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in…
- Ambassador Zerihun: Sea Access Vital for Ethiopia's SurvivalENA ·
Speaking at the 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa in Bahir Dar, Ambassador Zerihun stated that Ethiopia's pursuit of sea access is a matter of national …
- Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Commission concludes its mandate
BBC Tigrinya · Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Commission has officially concluded its mandate after four years and eight months of operation. Established to address long-standing griev…
- Clashes intensify in Moyale; Thousands flee to Kenya
Tikvah Ethiopia · Residents of Moyale report that clashes sparked by a dispute over a regional flag have intensified, resulting in loss of life and destruction of property. Witnesses de…
- Court Update: Yohannes Buayalew and Journalist Dawit BegashawTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Federal High Court has issued a ruling regarding the detention conditions of Ato Yohannes Buayalew and journalist Dawit Begashaw. The court ordered that journalist…
- PM Advisor Underscores Ethiopia’s Pivotal Geopolitical PositionENA ·
During the Tana Forum 2026 Special Envoys Dialogue in Bahir Dar, Advisor to the Prime Minister Getachew Reda emphasized that Ethiopia's political and economic developm…
- PM Abiy and Ghanaian President Visit Gondar SitesENA ·
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, accompanied by the President of Ghana, visited historical and administrative sites in Gondar following the inauguration of the Meg…
- Tigray Interim Administration to Resume Civil Servant Salary PaymentsTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Tigray Interim Administration has announced that it will begin paying salaries to civil servants in the region. Ato Redae Halefom, the Chief Executive for Politica…
- Armed men kill 5 farmers and loot over 200 cattle in Southern EthiopiaTikvah Ethiopia ·
Five farmers were killed last Thursday in an attack along the border of the Burji and Konso zones in Southern Ethiopia and West Guji zone of Oromia. Residents and loca…
- Moyale conflict continues; multiple homes and businesses burnedBBC Amharic ·
The conflict in the border town of Moyale, between the Oromia and Somali regions, continued on Friday. Residents report that the unrest, which began last Sunday due to…
- Op-ed questions the nature of Oromo political powerAddis Standard ·
A new op-ed published by Addis Standard examines the nature of "Oromo power" and its relationship with the Ethiopian state machinery. The piece questions whether Oromo…
- NISS Director General Redwan Speaks on Regional Peace at Tana ForumENA ·
NISS Director General Ambassador Redwan Hussein addressed the Tana Forum Special Envoys Dialogue, focusing on the Horn of Africa's strategic importance and current ins…
- ENDF Seizes Hidden TPLF Military Weapons and Vehicles in Tigray's Egela Woreda
Natnael Mekonnen · The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) has seized a large cache of military assets hidden by TPLF forces in the Egela Woreda of the Central Zone in the Tigray reg…
- Calls for Parliamentary Reforms and Opposition Engagement
Addis Fortune · A commentary calls for reforms within the Ethiopian Parliament, specifically regarding the vetting process for nominees and media accessibility. It argues that MPs mus…
- Rights Council reports alarming civilian deaths and abductions across four regionsAddis Standard ·
The Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRCO) has reported a significant increase in civilian deaths and abductions across four regions of Ethiopia. In its latest assessm…
- PM Abiy Inaugurates Megech Irrigation and Water Supply ProjectENA ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inaugurated the Megech Irrigation and Water Supply Project in the North Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region. The dam features a storage capa…
- Adigrat's new mayor pledges peace as residents report rising crimeTikvah Ethiopia ·
Engineer Negasi Tewelde, the newly appointed mayor of Adigrat, has announced that strengthening peace and security and improving development infrastructure are his adm…
- Analysis: Root causes of Moyale conflict including smuggling and resource exploitation
Jawar Mohammed · The analysis argues that the recurring conflicts in the Moyale border area are fueled by illegal economic interests rather than ethnic differences. Key drivers identif…
- Pact for the Future must yield results for Africans, says ECA's Gatete
Capital Ethiopia · Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), has urged African nations to transform the commitments made under the 'P…
- UK provides £8 million in humanitarian aid for northern EthiopiaAddis Standard ·
The United Kingdom has announced £8 million in humanitarian funding to support populations affected by drought and conflict in northern Ethiopia. This contribution is …
- PM Abiy Ahmed Inaugurates Megech Irrigation Dam ProjectTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially inaugurated the Megech irrigation dam project in Gondar. The project has a capacity of 185 million cubic meters and is designe…
- TDP Chairman Criticizes TPLF’s Alleged Destabilization EffortsENA ·
Aregawi Berhe, Chairman of the Tigray Democratic Party (TDP), stated in an interview with ENA that the TPLF is attempting to cling to power through forced conscription…
- Kenya Red Cross assists refugees fleeing Moyale border clashesAddis Standard ·
The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has initiated an emergency response operation to assist families fleeing into Marsabit County following renewed clashes in the borde…
- Deadly Conflict in Moyale Town Leaves Residents DisplacedBBC Tigrinya ·
A violent conflict in the border town of Moyale between the Oromia and Somali regions has resulted in deaths, injuries, and the destruction of homes. According to Moya…
- Federal Auditor General Presents Annual Report to ParliamentAddis Fortune ·
Federal Auditor General Meseret Damtie presented the 2024/25 fiscal year annual audit report to federal legislators on July 6, 2026. The report covers financial and co…
- Post-conflict social and economic situation in the Tigray regionBBC Tigrinya ·
The social and economic damage caused by the civil war in Ethiopia has not yet been fully overcome in most towns across the Tigray region. Residents continue to face s…
- Getachew Reda Claims Egypt Provided Financial Support to TPLF During WarTikvah Ethiopia ·
Getachew Reda, President of the Tigray Interim Administration, stated that Egypt provided financial support to the TPLF during the war in Tigray. He revealed this at a…
- The Conflict in Moyale and Claims from Both SidesJawar Mohammed ·
This text provides commentary on the ongoing conflict in Moyale and the conflicting narratives from both sides. It outlines that one side claims the involvement of Oro…
- Tensions and armed clashes escalate in Moyale following regional border disputeTikvah Ethiopia ·
The town of Moyale on the Ethio-Kenyan border is experiencing severe tension following an armed conflict between factions over territorial claims involving the Oromia …
- 13-year-old killed in Moyale border and flag disputeTikvah Ethiopia ·
A 13-year-old girl has been killed in Moyale, a city straddling the Oromia and Somali regions, following clashes over border administrative rights and the raising of r…
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