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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.
- Artists and TikTokers Accused of 'Fintech Investment' Fraud Plead Not Guilty
Tikvah Ethiopia · Artists and TikTokers accused of 'Fintech investment' fraud appeared at the Federal High Court in Lideta today, where they officially pleaded not guilty to the charges…
- Traffic congestion plagues Bole minibus terminal
Addis Fortune · Drivers and staff at the Bole minibus terminal are reporting significant operational difficulties due to overcrowding. Taxis traveling to Mexico and Arat Kilo are now …
- 139 Migrants Die in Shipwreck off Djibouti CoastTikvah Ethiopia ·
A boat carrying approximately 350 migrants capsized near the coast of Djibouti, resulting in at least 139 deaths, including 15 children. According to the International…
- Postal Museum Reopens with New LookTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian National Postal Museum has been renovated and officially reopened to the public on the 56th World Post Day. During the event, Ethiopian Postal officials …
- Drought in Wag Hemra's Sahala Seyemit Woreda Leaves Residents Facing Critical HungerTikvah Ethiopia ·
A severe drought triggered by the El Niño phenomenon has struck the Sahala Seyemit district in the Wag Hemra zone, leaving residents in dire need of food assistance. F…
- Prioritizing Safety and Quality Standards in Schools for ChildrenAddis Fortune ·
Eden Sahle highlights the critical importance of creating safe and functional learning environments for young children. She argues that schools do not require luxury f…
- Placement for Continuing Students in Tigray Universities FinalizedTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ministry of Education has announced the completion of the review process for complaints regarding temporary placements of continuing students from universities in …
- Addis Ababa's Number 18 Roundabout to Close for ConstructionTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa Road Authority has announced that a major road construction project is underway on the Mercato-Mesalemiya to Number 18 roundabout route. This project i…
- Addis Ababa Roads Authority announces partial closure of Koye-Goro roadTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa Roads Authority has announced that the road connecting Koye Fiche to Goro Square will be partially closed to traffic due to ongoing construction work. …
- Students express concern over Educational Assessment and Examination Service fee hikeTikvah Ethiopia ·
Students have expressed significant dissatisfaction with the new fee structure introduced by the Educational Assessment and Examination Service. Under the new policy, …
- Reconciliation League Forms to Bridge Divides in Higher EducationAddis Fortune ·
The Reconciliation League has been established as an international association of 13 colleges and universities, including the African Leadership University. Founded by…
- Transformer for Addis West Substation arrives for installationTikvah Ethiopia ·
Ethiopian Electric Power has announced that a replacement transformer, dispatched from Arba Minch, has arrived in Addis Ababa to address issues at the Addis West subst…
- Police Officer Arrested After Beating Driver in Gamo ZoneTikvah Ethiopia ·
A police officer was arrested after a video went viral showing him physically assaulting a Dangote truck driver in Boreda Woreda, Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia. The inc…
- Ethiopia Issues Flood Warning Amid El Niño Climate Risks
Addis Standard · The Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission has issued a national flood alert for the upcoming Bega season, spanning from October to January. The alert warns of …
- Goro-Koye Feche Road Closed for Two Days Due to Corridor DevelopmentTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa Road Authority has announced that the road from Goro Square to Koye Feche Square will be closed for two days, from September 28 to 29, 2019 E.C. This c…
- The foundation of development is attitude
Capital Ethiopia · In this article, Sintayehu Girma Aytaged explores the disparity in development levels between nations and individuals. Despite sharing similar human resources and inhe…
- Negelle Borana-Moyale Road Remains Unmaintained for DecadesAddis Standard ·
The Negelle Borana-Moyale road in southern Oromia, a crucial trade route connecting Ethiopia to Kenya, has suffered from a lack of maintenance for decades. Local resid…
- How Ethiopian Labor in Exile Sustains Kenya’s Mandera Borderland Economy
The Reporter · A report from The Reporter Ethiopia highlights the critical role Ethiopian labor plays in the Mandera Triangle, a remote area where Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia meet. …
- Young man treks over 250km on foot to attend Irreecha festival
BBC Afaan Oromoo · Ifaa Baqqalaa, a young man from the Danno district of the Oromia region, trekked over 250 kilometers on foot to attend the Irreecha festival in Finfinnee. Starting his…
- Concerns Raised Over Ministry of Foreign Affairs Building RenovationAddis Fortune ·
The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters on Menelik II Avenue, originally designed by Zalman Enav and Michael Tedros, is set for renovation. While the Mi…
- Karl Bushby: The Man Who Spent 28 Years Circumnavigating the WorldBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Karl Bushby has finally reached the UK after a remarkable 28-year global journey. Starting in South America in 1998 at age 29, he traveled 48,000 kilometers across 29 …
- Over 20,000 Ethiopians Migrate to War-Torn Yemen in Three WeeksAS ·
According to UN reports, over 20,000 migrants have left Ethiopia for conflict-ridden Yemen within a three-week period. Concurrently, 3,700 refugees fleeing Yemen have …
- Shashamane Court Sentences Maid to 25 Years in Prison for Killing Six-Month-Old InfantBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
The Shashamane City High Court has sentenced a young maid named Hiwot Daniel to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment for the murder of a six-month-old infant named Na'ol …
- Irreechaa: Celebrating the Oromo Thanksgiving and Cultural HeritageThe Reporter ·
As the heavy rainy season of Ganna transitions into the bright and sunny dry season of Birraa, communities across central Ethiopia gather to celebrate Irreechaa. Irree…
- Student Registration in Addis Ababa to End on Meskerem 30Tikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa City Administration Education Bureau has announced that student registration for the 2019 academic year will officially close on Meskerem 30, 2019 E.C.…
- Children Maimed as Clashes Erupt in Ethiopia's Tigray RegionAddis Standard ·
Scores of civilians, including children, have been severely wounded following the outbreak of renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia's Tigray region. Among the victims …
- Public Library Looted and Destroyed in MekelleTikvah Ethiopia ·
A public library located in the Enda Mariam Gugsa area of Mekelle has been destroyed by looters. The facility, which was recently renovated with the support of the YMC…
- Efforts Underway to Restore Addis West Power SubstationTikvah Ethiopia ·
Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) is working on two parallel solutions to restore the Addis West power substation, which has been out of service due to a technical failur…
- One Killed, Six Injured as Federal Police Open Fire in Negele BoranaAddis Standard ·
A 17-year-old youth was killed and at least six other people were injured after Federal Police officers opened fire on residents in Negele Borana town, located in the …
- Newly Opened Park Along Churchill Avenue Reveals Historical GlimpseAddis Fortune ·
A newly opened public park located along Churchill Avenue in Addis Ababa, directly opposite Lycée Guébré-Mariam, is offering visitors an unexpected window into the pas…
- Critical Humanitarian Shortages Threaten IDPs in Amhara RegionAddis Standard ·
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) residing in camps in Debre Birhan are facing severe and worsening shortages of essential supplies, including food, medicine, and ba…
- Ethiopia Ranks Fourth on Global Crisis Watchlist: IRC ReportThe Reporter ·
Ethiopia has been ranked fourth among the nations most at risk of a worsening humanitarian crisis on the International Rescue Committee's (IRC) 2026 Emergency Watchlis…
- Federal Audit Exposes 1,000 Percent Encroachment Spike in Babile SanctuaryThe Reporter ·
A performance audit conducted by the Office of the Federal Auditor General (OFAG) has uncovered widespread and severe failures in Ethiopia's national wildlife conserva…
- Wondwossen Bekele, founder of the Matiwos Wondwossen Foundation, has passed awayTikvah Ethiopia ·
Wondwossen Bekele, founder and CEO of the Matiwos Wondwossen Foundation, has passed away after battling cancer for one year and ten months. He died on September 24, 20…
- Ethiopia Overhauls Building Codes for Seismic Safety and Wind StandardsThe Reporter ·
Ethiopia has updated its national building codes to enforce stricter seismic safety requirements across the country. The new regulations were officially unveiled at th…
- Allegations Raised Against Individual Named Abarraa Baqqalaa Dhinsaa
Jawar Mohammed · A report highlights details concerning an individual named Abarraa Baqqalaa Dhinsaa, who is also known by his nickname 'Karrayyuu'. According to the provided text, dur…
- Identities of Group Alleged of Assaulting Youths During Irreecha ExposedJawar Mohammed ·
The identities of several individuals involved in assaulting young people during the Irreecha celebration in Finfinnee have been disclosed. According to the text, the …
- Man Flees Alamata to Escape Conscription Amid Renewed FightingAddis Fortune ·
Dawit Tadese, a 28-year-old man, was forced to flee his home in Alamata as fighting drew near the area. He escaped to Addis Ababa in early June to avoid being rounded …
- Amhara Region Finalizes Directive to Establish Dedicated Education FundThe Reporter ·
The Amhara regional government is finalizing a comprehensive directive to establish a dedicated regional education fund and foundation. According to Dr. Mulunesh Desie…
- Irreecha Celebrations See Rising Costs for AttendeesAddis Fortune ·
Tens of thousands of people gathered at Meskel Square in Addis Ababa last week to celebrate the annual Irreecha thanksgiving festival. The cultural event was marked by…
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