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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.
- Police Officer Killed During Dispute in Gofa Zone, South Ethiopia Region
Tikvah Ethiopia · A police officer, Assistant Inspector Milkias Daniel, was killed on October 15, 2024, in Demba Gofa Woreda, Gofa Zone of South Ethiopia Region, amid a conflict over th…
- Ethiopian Red Cross Condemns Killing of Ambulance Driver in Benishangul-Gumuz
Addis Standard · The Ethiopian Red Cross Society has strongly condemned the killing of one of its ambulance drivers in the Benishangul-Gumuz region. The organization stated that the dr…
- Diaspora Humanitarian Efforts: Anne Ajjama's Development Work
BBC Afaan Oromoo · Anne Ajjama, a member of the Ethiopian diaspora based in the United States, has been actively engaged in humanitarian work across Ethiopia. Through her organization, N…
- Colourism and Beauty Standards in Addis Ababa
Addis Fortune · Writer Blen Hailu explores the subtle yet pervasive presence of colourism in Addis Ababa. She notes that current beauty standards in the city are often dictated by hai…
- Dr. Wondwosen Assefa transferred from Kilinto Zone 6 to Zone 4Tikvah Ethiopia ·
Dr. Wondwosen Assefa, who was detained in 'Zone 6' of Kilinto Prison, has been transferred to 'Zone 4' following a hunger and medicine strike protesting his detention …
- Kenya’s Orma community calls for Afaan Oromo language instruction in schoolsAddis Standard ·
The Orma community, residing in Kenya’s Tana River County, reports that it has preserved its language and Oromo identity for over 500 years despite being located more …
- UN and Red Cross Deliver Humanitarian Aid to Tigray and Amhara RegionsTikvah Ethiopia ·
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has announced the successful delivery of essential medicines, maternal and child health supplies, nutritional supplements, …
- Addis Ababa City Transport Bureau Launches Terminal Improvement PlanAddis Fortune ·
Addis Ababa City Transport Bureau officials, including Jemal Sefa, have announced an accelerated plan to improve the city's transport terminals. The initiative aims to…
- Power supply fully restored at Addis West substationTikvah Ethiopia ·
Ethiopian Electric Utility announced that the power supply has been fully restored following the repair of a transformer failure at the Addis West substation. Power wa…
- Emergency food aid dispatched to drought-hit communities in AfarAddis Standard ·
The Ethiopian government has begun distributing emergency food assistance to communities affected by drought in the Afar Region. This initiative targets vulnerable hou…
- Investigation into the Murder of Yordanos Ambelu: Arrests of Guards and OthersTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa Police Commission has announced that investigations continue into the murder of Yordanos Ambelu, with suspect Eyob Endale in custody. The suspect was a…
- Man arrested in Naqamte for producing counterfeit currency and forged documentsBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
A man has been arrested in Naqamte city, Oromia region, for producing counterfeit Ethiopian currency and forged educational documents. Police seized 33,600 fake birr a…
- Debate intensifies over GMO and gene-edited crops in Ethiopia
Capital Ethiopia · Ethiopia is evaluating the adoption of genetically modified and gene-edited crops to enhance food security and combat climate change. However, environmental advocates …
- IFAW Strategy to Disrupt Global Illicit Wildlife Trade
The Reporter · Wildlife trafficking is currently the fourth most profitable illicit trade globally, generating approximately USD 23 billion annually, ranking just behind narcotics, f…
- Addis Ababa Transport Terminal Relocation Raises Concerns Among CommutersAddis Fortune ·
Natnael Moges, a student at CPU College in Addis Ababa, reports that the city's relocation of a transport terminal has increased his daily walk to nearly 800 meters. C…
- Bole Airport Strategizes Against Wildlife Trafficking SyndicatesThe Reporter ·
Bole International Airport, a major logistical hub in East Africa, is facing scrutiny as conservationists and law enforcement identify it as a key transit point for tr…
- Ethiopia Targets 70.3% Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction by 2035Addis Standard ·
Ethiopia has announced a strategic target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 70.3% by the year 2035. Minister of Water and Energy, Habtamu Itefa, disclosed the targ…
- Research on Marriage Success and Divorce PredictorsBBC Tigrinya ·
A 17-year study of 7,930 couples in Australia identified key factors that influence the stability of marriages. Research indicates that higher education, economic stab…
- Young Accountant Yordanos Ambelu Brutally Murdered in Addis AbabaTikvah Ethiopia ·
Yordanos Ambelu, a 23-year-old accounting graduate, was brutally stabbed to death at the Womezeker library complex in Addis Ababa. According to family members, the per…
- Federal Courts Resume Regular ServicesTikvah Ethiopia ·
Ethiopian Federal Courts have officially resumed their regular judicial services as of Monday, October 12, 2026 (Tikimt 2, 2019 E.C.). The courts had been partially cl…
- Journalist and college dispute in Asella resolved after investigation
Jawar Mohammed · An investigation has been conducted into the dispute between a journalist and a college in Asella. Authorities determined that the incident was caused by a misundersta…
- Ethiopian Orthodox Patriarch Decries Cronyism, Embezzlement, and InequalityAddis Standard ·
The Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church has issued a strong condemnation of internal misconduct. He specifically criticized the rise of cronyism, embez…
- Addis Ababa Lifts Ban on MotorcyclesTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa Police has officially lifted the ban on the use of two-wheeled motorcycles in the city. The decision takes effect starting tomorrow, Tikimt 4, 2019 E.C…
- Addis Ababa Bans Motorcycle Riding IndefinitelyTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa Police Commission has announced an indefinite ban on the operation of two-wheeled motorcycles within the city, effective September 15, 2019 E.C. Author…
- Memories of the First Oromo Liberation Army FightersJawar Mohammed ·
Mahammud Bookee, an elderly man, recounts his experience as one of the first 36 soldiers of the Oromo Liberation Army trained in Aden, Yemen. He vividly recalls that t…
- Trial Begins for Brutal Murder of Eritrean Woman in GermanyBBC Tigrinya ·
The trial of a 42-year-old man accused of the brutal murder of his 32-year-old Eritrean wife has begun in Bonn, Germany. Prosecutors allege the suspect strangled his w…
- National Aviation College Graduates Over 1,000 StudentsAddis Fortune ·
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, the National Aviation College held a graduation ceremony for more than 1,000 students. The graduates completed various academic programs…
- Decolonizing Ethiopian Education: Real Reform or Policy Rebranding?Addis Standard ·
Addis Standard has published an analysis questioning the depth of educational reforms in Ethiopia. While the government claims to be transforming the sector, students …
- Addis Ababa City Administration strengthens city greeneryAddis Fortune ·
The Addis Ababa City Administration is currently leveraging the residual soil moisture as September transitions into October to strengthen grass along the city's beaut…
- National and Tigray Hotels Demolished on Dej. Jote StreetAddis Fortune ·
The National Hotel and Tigray Hotel, located on Dej. Jote Street in Addis Ababa, have been demolished. These buildings previously stood on the same city block as the h…
- Cyclist Seen Holding Onto Moving Car in Addis AbabaAddis Fortune ·
A video has circulated showing a cyclist on Churchill Avenue in Addis Ababa engaging in dangerous behavior by holding onto the door handle of a moving vehicle. Instead…
- Drought Escalates in North Gondar and Afar, Livestock Deaths ReportedTikvah Ethiopia ·
A severe drought in North Gondar (Amhara Region) and Kilbeti Resu Zone (Afar Region) due to poor rainfall has led to the deaths of over 10,100 livestock. Local officia…
- GERD Coordinating Office official passes away in a car accidentTikvah Ethiopia ·
Ato Hailu Abraham, a long-serving official at the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) Coordinating Office, has passed away following a car accident. Dr. Aregawi Ber…
- Turin University Proposes Additional 4 Million Euros for Genete Leul PalaceThe Reporter ·
The Polytechnic University of Turin in Italy has proposed an additional 4 million euros for the restoration of the historic Genete Leul Palace in Addis Ababa. This fun…
- Road closure announced in Kera area for BRT constructionTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa Road Authority has announced a total closure of the right side of the road from Kera traffic light towards Mexico, effective from October 13, 2026 (Tik…
- ERA advances pilot road safety star rating assessment with iRAPCapital Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Roads Administration (ERA) has launched a pilot road safety assessment project in collaboration with the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP). …
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