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.
- Over 90 Killed in Spate of Attacks Across Oromia, Southern Ethiopia, and Moyale
BBC Tigrinya · At least 90 people have been killed in a series of attacks across Oromia, Southern Ethiopia, and the town of Moyale over the past week, according to BBC reports. In th…
- Conflict in Moyale: Over 40,000 Flee to KenyaBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
A week-long conflict in Moyale has forced over 40,000 residents to flee across the border into Kenya, according to the Kenyan Red Cross. Residents reported to the BBC …
- Mesob One-Stop Digital Government Service to Launch in Mekelle
Tikvah Ethiopia · The 'Mesob' one-stop digital government service is set to launch in Mekelle, Tigray. The service, which is already operational in other major Ethiopian cities, is bein…
- PM Abiy Ahmed Arrives in Moscow for Russia-Africa SummitTikvah Ethiopia ·
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has arrived in Moscow to attend the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit. The Prime Minister is expected to participate in the summit alongside…
- Russia expresses readiness to mediate between Ethiopia and EritreaBBC Amharic ·
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that Moscow is ready to mediate between Ethiopia and Eritrea if their leaders express such an interest during the Rus…
- General Yohannes (John Medid): A Life of Struggle and War ExperiencesBBC Tigrinya ·
This report details the long struggle and military history of General Yohannes (John Medid), a high-ranking commander of the Tigray forces. Having joined the armed str…
- Ethiopia and UAE Agree to Strengthen Military CooperationTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Ministry of Defense announced that Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to further strengthen their military cooperation. Defense Minister M…
- Conflict Continues in Moyale: Residents Call for Federal InterventionTikvah Ethiopia ·
Residents of Moyale report that the conflict in the city has not fully ceased. While there was relative calm during the day, heavy gunfire was heard overnight, and ess…
- Senior TPLF Commander Brigadier General Abreha Tesfay (Dinkul) Surrounded
Jawar Mohammed · According to Deutsche Welle, senior TPLF commander Brigadier General Abreha Tesfay, known as "Dinkul," has been surrounded by the Ethiopian National Defense Force (END…
- US House Committee condemns attacks on Orthodox Christians in Oromia
Addis Standard · The US House Foreign Affairs Committee has condemned recent attacks on Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia’s Oromia region, labeling them "completely unacceptable." The co…
- A Call for Peace and Unity Between the Peoples of Ethiopia and Eritrea
Natnael Mekonnen · The text highlights the deep historical, cultural, and social ties between the peoples of Ethiopia and Eritrea, arguing that these connections transcend political diff…
- Former PM Hailemariam Emphasizes Ethiopia's Role as Regional Peace Anchor
ENA · Former Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn has described Ethiopia as a vital anchor for peace and security in the region. Speaking at the 12th Tana High-Level Forum on…
- Over 200 Somali Soldiers Detained in Dire Dawa for Over a Month Returned HomeBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Over 200 Somali soldiers, who had been detained in Ethiopia for over a month, returned to their home country on Sunday, October 25, 2026, according to Elbarde district…
- John Medid arrested with firearms and war planning documentsNatnael Mekonnen ·
John Medid has been arrested along with his bodyguards and close military officers. During the security operation, authorities reportedly seized various firearms, radi…
- ENDF recovers TPLF communication equipment following public tip-offNatnael Mekonnen ·
The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), in coordination with the Tigray Peace Force, has recovered a significant quantity of military radio communication equipmen…
- Drone Strikes Kill Seven Civilians in Tigray’s Medebay TererAddis Standard ·
Residents told Addis Standard that two separate drone strikes in Medebay Terer, located in the Tahtay Koraro woreda of northwestern Tigray, resulted in the deaths of s…
- Addis Ababa City Administration Transfers Health Sector Powers to Health Bureau
Addis Fortune · The Addis Ababa City Council has amended the powers and duties of city administrative organs regarding the health sector. Under the new directive, the responsibility f…
- Federal Trustee Administration Reports Progress in Tigray Reconstruction and TradeNatnael Mekonnen ·
Dr. Tewodros Aregay, Executive for Economy and Reconstruction of the federal trustee administration in Tigray, stated that efforts are underway to revitalize trade and…
- Over 36,000 Ethiopians Fleeing Moyale Conflict Arrive in KenyaAddis Standard ·
The UN has reported that over 36,000 people have fled to Kenya due to the ongoing conflict in Moyale, Ethiopia. Many of those displaced are reported to be women and ch…
- Ethiopia and Russia advance nuclear power talks and transport cooperationAddis Standard ·
Russian Ambassador Yevgeny Terekhin announced that Ethiopia and Russia are coordinating a draft intergovernmental agreement regarding a proposed nuclear power plant pr…
- President Taye Atskeselassie Calls for Strengthening African Statistical OfficesAddis Fortune ·
Ethiopian President Taye Atskeselassie has urged African governments and international partners to prioritize dedicated domestic funding for national statistical offic…
- Historical Trends of Opposition Seats in Ethiopia's ParliamentAddis Fortune ·
Since 1995, the number of seats held by opposition parties in the Ethiopian Parliament has fluctuated significantly across seven elections. The peak occurred in 2005, …
- Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance and political accountabilityAddis Standard ·
Hambisa Belina has published a commentary piece regarding the formation of the Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival (EPFAS). The author argues that the esta…
- Dr. Shishay Amare Appoints 7 Sub-city Administrators in MekelleTikvah Ethiopia ·
Mekelle City Caretaker Administration Mayor, Dr. Shishay Amare, has appointed seven sub-city administrators, including three women. The appointees are Getachew Gebrets…
- United Nations Day Commemorated in Addis AbabaENA ·
Diplomats commemorated United Nations Day in Addis Ababa, highlighting Ethiopia's historic role as a founding member of the organization since 1945. Claver Gatete, Exe…
- 3rd Russia-Africa Summit Commences in MoscowTikvah Ethiopia ·
The 3rd Russia-Africa Summit is taking place in Moscow, with 48 African nations confirmed to participate. Leaders from Eritrea, South Sudan, Algeria, Ghana, Uganda, Ma…
- Former AUC Chair: Ethiopia's Self-Reliance and Energy Policy is a Model for AfricaENA ·
Former AUC Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has praised Ethiopia’s commitment to self-reliance and its proactive energy policies as a model for the African continent…
- Addis Ababa City Administration Amends Landholding Regulations
Birr Metrics · The Addis Ababa City Administration cabinet, during its third regular meeting of its sixth year held on October 27, 2026, approved an amendment to landholding regulati…
- Deadly Moyale border clashes displace over 14,000 in Southern Ethiopia
Capital Ethiopia · Clashes in the border town of Moyale in Southern Ethiopia have resulted in at least nine deaths and the displacement of over 14,000 people. The violence involves force…
- Holy Synod reports 60 killed in targeted attacks in Arsi Zone, OromiaBBC Tigrinya ·
The Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church has announced that 60 people were killed in targeted attacks in the Arsi Zone of the Oromia region in late Oct…
- TPLF Southern Tigray Commander Maj. Gen. Yohannis W/Giorgis Reportedly SurrendersBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Sources told the BBC that Major General Yohannis W/Giorgis, a senior military commander for TPLF in Southern Tigray, has surrendered to the Ethiopian National Defense …
- PM Abiy Appoints New CEO for Industrial Parks Development CorporationAddis Fortune ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially appointed Fitsum Ketema as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC). This …
- High-ranking TPLF commanders reportedly surrounded by ENDF and Tigray Peace ForceNatnael Mekonnen ·
The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) and the Tigray Peace Force (TPF) have reportedly surrounded several high-ranking TPLF military commanders. It has been conf…
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