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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.
- Lycée Guébré-Mariam Starts Classes On Schedule Amid Textbook Delay
Addis Fortune · Classes at Lycée Guébré-Mariam in Addis Ababa have officially commenced on schedule, despite facing significant delays in textbook deliveries and an ongoing major mana…
- Opinion Urges Stronger Verification for Ethiopia's Study-Abroad Sector
Addis Standard · In an opinion piece published by Addis Standard, Sanjay Laul argues that Ethiopia urgently needs better verification systems for study-abroad opportunities rather than…
- New Book Review Focuses on the History of Emirs, Sultans, and Imams of Harar
The Reporter · A new review highlights the book titled 'Emirs, Sultans and Imams of Harar', authored by Teshome Berhanu Kamal and published in 2026. The work represents an ambitious …
- Man Arrested in Jimma After Allegedly Defrauding Job Seekers Over Foreign Visas
Jawar Mohammed · A man identified as Awwal Kadiir Huseen, originally from Jimma and residing in a rented house in Sheger Furi, has been arrested in Jimma. According to reports, he alle…
- Addis Ababa Police Arrest Three Suspects for Stealing Two Sinotruk Vehicles
Tikvah Ethiopia · Addis Ababa Police announced the arrest of three suspects involved in the theft of two Sinotruk heavy vehicles from a parking area near Summit Condominium 2nd Gate in …
- Russian Academic Highlight Food Security and Climate-Resilient AgricultureThe Reporter ·
Oksana Kuznetsova, the Director of the V. M. Gorbatov Federal Research Center for Food Systems of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), emphasized that rapid knowledg…
- Eebbisaa Galaayee, Accused of Transporting Victim's Body in Car, Retained in PrisonJawar Mohammed ·
Eebbisaa Galaayee, an individual previously known for committing a murder and leaving the victim's body inside a car while visiting local bars and establishments, is c…
- Konaba: Forgotten Islamic Heritage Site and Burial Ground of Prophet's CompanionsThe Reporter ·
A historical research article highlights Konaba (Kuneba), a little-known area located in northern Afar, Ethiopia, as a significant Islamic heritage site. According to …
- Fire Breaks Out in Addis Ababa's Merkato AreaTikvah Ethiopia ·
A fire has broken out this evening in the 'Tasa Tera' area of the Merkato district in Addis Ababa. The Addis Ababa Fire and Emergency Prevention and Rescue Commission …
- Bank Account Freezes Linked to Tigray Cause Severe Hardship for Residents
BBC Tigrinya · Following the resurgence of conflict between Tigrayan forces and federal troops across three fronts, essential services including transport, network connectivity, and …
- Ministry of Education Issues New Career Progression Directive for TeachersTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ministry of Education has officially released Directive No. 1148/2018 governing the career progression of general education teachers in public schools from pre-pri…
- Ethiopia Increases Fees for University Exit Exam and Educational ServicesTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Educational Assessment and Examinations Service (EAES) has issued a new regulation revising fees for various educational and assessment services across Ethiopia. U…
- Father of Getachew Reda, Reda Kahsay, Passes Away Aged 93Tikvah Ethiopia ·
Ato Reda Kahsay, the father of former Tigray Interim Administration President and current Prime Minister’s Advisor on East African Affairs Getachew Reda, has passed aw…
- Two Options Underway to Fix Power Outage at Addis West SubstationTikvah Ethiopia ·
A sudden transformer breakdown at the Addis West Substation has led to widespread power outages across several major areas in Addis Ababa over the past six days. Ethio…
- Conflict-Driven School Closures Increasing Early Marriage and Unwanted Pregnancies, Warns CEWATikvah Ethiopia ·
The Coalition of Ethiopian Women's Associations (CEWA) has highlighted the severe impact of conflict-driven school disruptions on female students across Ethiopia. Exec…
- Meskel Demera Holiday Celebrated PeacefullyTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Federal Police has announced that the 2019 E.C. Meskel Demera holiday, celebrated nationwide including in Addis Ababa, concluded peacefully without any s…
- 2019 E.C. Meskel Demera Celebrated in Addis AbabaTikvah Ethiopia ·
The 2019 E.C. Meskel Demera holiday has been celebrated colorfully at Meskel Square in Addis Ababa. The celebration took place on Meskerem 16, 2019 E.C., with the atte…
- Meskel Demera festival is being celebratedTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church announced that the Meskel Demera festival is being celebrated today, Meskerem 16, 2019 E.C. The festival commemorates the histor…
- EOTC Releases Guidelines for the 2019 Demera Festival CelebrationTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church has issued guidelines for the 2019 Demera festival, urging the faithful to wear traditional white clothing and avoid improper at…
- CETU Complains of Unresponsiveness from Government AgenciesTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions (CETU) announced that it is consistently failing to receive responses from several government institutions regarding employ…
- Federal TVET Institute Announces 11 New Training ProgramsTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Federal Technical and Vocational Training Institute has announced the introduction of 11 new training programs aimed at meeting current and future market demands. …
- Addis Ababa Police Announce Road Closures for Meskel Demera CelebrationsTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa Police Commission has announced that several major roads in the capital will be closed to vehicular traffic on Meskel 16 due to the annual Meskel Demer…
- Ministry of Education announces student placementsTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Ministry of Education has released the university placements for students enrolled in the 2019 E.C. remedial program and those assigned to universities w…
- Addis Ababa Bans Motorcycles Indefinitely Over Crime and Traffic ViolationsTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa Police Commission has announced an indefinite ban on operating two-wheeled motorcycles in the capital, taking effect on Meskerem 15. According to the p…
- Addis Ababa Disaster Risk Management Commission Issues Safety Advisory for MeskelTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa City Administration Fire and Disaster Risk Management Commission has issued a public safety advisory ahead of the Meskel Demera festival. Solomon Mekon…
- Patriarch of Indian Malankara Orthodox Church Welcomed in EthiopiaTikvah Ethiopia ·
His Holiness Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, Patriarch of the Malankara Orthodox Church of India, has arrived in Ethiopia and received a warm spiritual reception at the…
- Free Leather Production Training Offered to Youth in Akaki KalityTikvah Ethiopia ·
A free training program in leather and leather products manufacturing has been launched for youth residing in Akaki Kality Sub-City, Addis Ababa. The initiative is org…
- Modern housing units completed and handed over at Qetel Tera in Addis AbabaTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa City Administration has completed and handed over 960 modern housing units at Qetel Tera within four months. Mayor Adanech Abiebie stated that the area…
- Man Arrested in South West Ethiopia After Printing Own Funeral Banner in Murder-Suicide PlotTikvah Ethiopia ·
Police in the North Bench District of Bench Sheko Zone, South West Ethiopia Region, have arrested a 31-year-old man who allegedly planned a murder-suicide after printi…
- Metehara Town Mayor Adissu Wako and Driver Die Following Car CrashTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Mayor of Metehara town in East Shewa Zone, Oromia Region, Mr. Adissu Wako, and his driver have died following a serious car accident. According to local residents …
- Ministry of Education Issues Directives on University Admissions, Placements, and TransfersTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Ministry of Education has issued a comprehensive directive to ensure transparent, fair, and accountable practices for student admissions, field placement…
- Dates Announced for This Year's Irreecha Festival CelebrationTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Union of Oromo Abba Gadas has announced the official schedule for the upcoming Irreecha festival celebration. According to the union's announcement, this year's fe…
- Woman Accuses Tigray Bishop Abune Aregawi of Sexual Abuse After Leaked VideoTikvah Ethiopia ·
A woman named Rosa, a resident of Axum, has come forward regarding a viral video involving a prominent religious figure, identifying herself as a victim of sexual abus…
- Wolaita's Gifata Festival Celebrated Colorfully Following UNESCO RecognitionTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Wolaita nation's New Year festival, 'Gifata,' has concluded in Wolaita Sodo city after being celebrated with great colorfulness. This year's celebration marks the …
- Hawassa Stabbing Leaves One Dead; Three Suspects ArrestedTikvah Ethiopia ·
A fatal stabbing incident occurred in Hawassa city, resulting in the death of a resident named Mr. Girma Washe. According to Hawassa City Police Deputy Commander Inspe…
- Gifata Festival Celebrated in Wolayta SodoTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Wolayta New Year, Gifata, is being celebrated in Wolayta Sodo with special events for the first time since receiving UNESCO intangible cultural heritage status. Th…
- Labor Ministry Denies Rumors of Saudi Arabia Overseas Employment ClosureTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Ministry of Labor and Skills has issued a clarification dismissing claims that the overseas employment process to Saudi Arabia has been suspended. Accord…
- Ministry of Education addresses student placements in Tigray universitiesTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ministry of Education has provided an update regarding students attending universities in the Tigray region. Students who requested transfers to universities outsi…
- Education and Training Authority Issues Warning on Higher Education Admission RequirementsTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Education and Training Authority of Ethiopia has issued a notice regarding admission requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Undergraduate applic…
- Visually Impaired Students Report University Placement Issues; Ministry RespondsTikvah Ethiopia ·
Visually impaired students who achieved passing grades in the 12th-grade national exams have reported difficulties accessing their university placements. Students stat…
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