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The latest news from Ethiopia, from Tikvah, Addis Standard, The Reporter, BBC and more, summarized in English. Updated every 15 minutes.
- FAO Urges Ethiopia to Shift from Emergency Aid to Anticipatory Action Against Climate Disasters
Capital Ethiopia · The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has officially called for a fundamental shift in how Ethiopia manages recurring climate disasters. Th…
- Ethiopia submits bid for first UNESCO Global Geopark designation
Birr Metrics · Ethiopia is seeking its first UNESCO Global Geopark designation for the Central Ethiopia Rift Valley, entering an international process that links geological conservat…
- Individual suspected of robbery arrested in Shashemene
Jawar Mohammed · An individual identified as Diimaa Nugusee, suspected of robbing and terrorizing residents in Shashemene, has been arrested. Following his apprehension, he was taken t…
- Mekelle to implement 'Mesob' one-stop service center
Natnael Mekonnen · Preparations are underway to launch the 'Mesob' one-stop service center in Mekelle, which aims to provide 114 different services under one roof. Federal government off…
- Al Jazeera Marks 30th Anniversary in Addis Ababa
ENA · Al Jazeera celebrated its 30th anniversary with an event in Addis Ababa on November 1. Ethiopian Media Authority Director General Haymanot Zeleke highlighted the gover…
- Adama residents stage protest over land disputeJawar Mohammed ·
Residents of Adama city have been staging a protest in front of the mayor's office since this morning. The demonstrators are expressing their grievances regarding land…
- UN Climate Fund Approves $30M for Cross-Border Resilience Project
The Reporter · The UN Adaptation Fund has approved a $30 million grant for a five-year climate resilience project covering border areas of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia. The initiativ…
- Addis Ababa's Housing Boom: Building Homes or Affordable Living?Birr Metrics ·
On October 29, the Addis Ababa City Administration reported the completion and handover of 496,971 homes over the past five years, including 4,200 delivered in the fir…
- UNHCR: Conflict and Disasters Displace 1.9 Million EthiopiansThe Reporter ·
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has reported that Ethiopia currently hosts approximately 1.9 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). Acc…
- 8 Dead, Many Injured in Unexploded Ordnance Explosion in Yechila, Tigray
BBC Tigrinya · An unexploded ordnance explosion in Yechila town, Abargelle district, Tigray, killed eight people, including five children, on October 27, 2019. The tragedy occurred w…
- Abandoned siblings in Northern Ireland reunite via DNABBC Afaan Oromoo ·
David McBride and Helen Ward are two individuals who were abandoned as infants in Northern Ireland decades ago. McBride was found in a car, while Ward was discovered i…
- Man sentenced for robbery and assault in Dire Dawa arrested after two years
Tikvah Ethiopia · Usman Musa, who was released on bail while facing charges of robbery and aggravated assault in Dire Dawa, has been arrested after two years on the run. Musa had been s…
- 8 Killed in Tragic Traffic Accident in Addis AbabaTikvah Ethiopia ·
A tragic traffic accident in the Gulele sub-city of Addis Ababa on October 31, 2024 (Tikimt 21, 2019 E.C.) resulted in the deaths of eight people. The incident occurre…
- Tigray Region sees gradual resumption of education, health, and commerce services
DW Amharic · Public and social services are gradually resuming in the Tigray region following the establishment of an interim regional administration. Residents in Mekelle and othe…
- Deaths reported due to severe drought in Amhara's Wag Hemra ZoneDW Amharic ·
A severe drought in the Wag Hemra Zone of Ethiopia's Amhara region has led to reported deaths and critical humanitarian distress. Residents in Sahala Seyem and Tsagimj…
- Tanzanian Delegates Praise Addis Ababa's Urban Development EffortsENA ·
A delegation from Tanzania visited Addis Ababa and commended the city's recent urban infrastructure, corridor development, green initiatives, and historical sites. Dur…
- Addis Ababa Wins 2026 Global Award for Sustainable Development in CitiesENA ·
Addis Ababa has been named one of the winners of the 2026 Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities (Shanghai Award), presented by UN-Habitat and China. The a…
- Jimma University Resolves Student Food Access IssueJawar Mohammed ·
The administration of Jimma University has reportedly resolved the food access issues that were affecting students. Students have expressed gratitude toward the univer…
- Criminal posing as government security arrestedJawar Mohammed ·
An individual identified as Samson Hayiluu Moosisaa has been arrested after months of evasion. He was part of a criminal group of 120 people who operated by posing as …
- Biographical overview of prominent Iranian-American scientists
Addis Fortune · The text highlights the careers and contributions of two prominent Iranian-American scientists. Firouz Naderi (1946–2023) held a leadership role at NASA's Jet Propulsi…
- Ethiopian released from Somaliland prison after 28 yearsBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Daahir Qaasim Abdallee, an Ethiopian national from the Oromia region, has been released from prison in Somaliland after 28 years of incarceration. He had been imprison…
- Holy Synod suspends Abune Rufael, orders stay at monasteryTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church has removed Abune Rufael from his administrative duties following findings of canonical and administrative irr…
- Individual arrested in Addis Ababa for producing counterfeit documents and currencyTikvah Ethiopia ·
Addis Ababa Police announced the arrest of an individual named Girma Nigussie in the Lemi Kura sub-city for producing counterfeit educational credentials, identificati…
- Artist Anteneh Tekelku and two others shot dead in WelkiteTikvah Ethiopia ·
Three people, including artist Anteneh Tekelku, were shot dead in the 'G & P' area of Welkite. The incident occurred around 9:30 PM local time while the artist was fix…
- Ethiopian Red Cross Provides Over 68 Million Birr Aid in Tigray RegionTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society has provided over 68 million Birr in aid, consisting of medicine, food, and financial support, to health facilities in the Tigray regio…
- Youth report forced recruitment and roundups across multiple Ethiopian regionsDW Amharic ·
Youths across various regions in Ethiopia have reported a rise in forced recruitment roundups, commonly known as 'afesa', where young people are detained on streets or…
- Mekelle University Begins Accepting New StudentsTikvah Ethiopia ·
Mekelle University has officially begun receiving over 1,800 new students assigned for the 2019 E.C. academic year. Laureate Professor Mitiku Haile, the founder and fo…
- Alleged 80 million Birr fraud reported in ShashamaneJawar Mohammed ·
A bank branch manager in Shashamane, identified as Diimaa Nugusee, is accused of embezzling 80 million Birr from the public and fleeing to Dubai. Reports allege that h…
- Adwa Victory Educational Outreach Program Set to Launch in SchoolsENA ·
The Adwa Victory Memorial is launching a specialized school outreach program designed to teach the new generation about the historical significance of the Adwa Victory…
- Individual posing as transport inspector arrested for kidnapping in Addis AbabaTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa Police announced the arrest of a suspect, Getachew Mewded, in the Kolfe Keranio sub-city on October 27, 2024. The suspect allegedly posed as a transpor…
- Young people gather for 'Hot Take Addis' eventAddis Fortune ·
On October 17, 2026, the 'Hot Take Addis' event took place at Atmosphere, located behind Alem Cinema on Africa Avenue, Bole. The gathering brought together young peopl…
- Individuals jailed in Oromia for using a healthy child for beggingBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Four individuals have been sentenced to prison in Nageellee Borana, Oromia, for exploiting a healthy 10-year-old child to solicit money by feigning illness. The group,…
- Ethiopia and Belgium Celebrate 120 Years of Diplomatic Relations in BrusselsDW Amharic ·
Ethiopia and Belgium celebrated 120 years of diplomatic relations with various events in Brussels, including a seminar focusing on academic and research cooperation. C…
- Adigrat Police Announces Reorganization and Arrest of CriminalsTikvah Ethiopia ·
Adigrat City Police Commander Inspector Ataklti Gebrehiwot announced that the police force has reorganized to address recent security challenges in the city. The comma…
- Int’l Delegates Praise Bahir Dar's Development and HospitalityENA ·
International delegates, including policy experts and scholars attending recent forums in Bahir Dar, have praised the city's infrastructural transformation and hospita…
- Addis Ababa to Host Africa Forum on Refugee Economic InclusionCapital Ethiopia ·
Addis Ababa is set to host the fourth Africa Private Sector Forum on Displacement from November 16 to 18. The event will bring together business leaders, government of…
- Refugees fleeing Moyale conflict into Kenya reach nearly 50,000
Addis Standard · The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that nearly 50,000 people have fled the ongoing conflict in Moyale, Ethiopia, into northern Kenya. Acco…
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