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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.
- Traffic accident in Addis Ababa claims a life
Tikvah Ethiopia · A fatal traffic accident occurred this morning in Addis Ababa, in front of St. Mark Church in Six Kilo. According to the Addis Ababa Police, a city bus (Code 3A-70671)…
- Selam Bus involved in accident on Addis Ababa-Adama ExpresswayTikvah Ethiopia ·
A Selam Bus was involved in a traffic accident today, October 23, 2026 (Tikimt 13, 2019 E.C.), near the exit to Adama on the Addis Ababa-Adama Expressway. The transpor…
- Severe hunger reported in Wag Hemra zone due to drought and conflict
Addis Standard · Residents of the Wag Hemra zone are reporting severe hunger caused by the compounding effects of persistent drought and ongoing conflict. Many locals describe the situ…
- Addis Ababa University promotes 10 academics to Full Professor rankTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa University Governing Board has announced the promotion of 10 academics to the rank of full professor. The promoted scholars specialize in diverse field…
- Three Dead in Traffic Accident Near AdamaTikvah Ethiopia ·
A public transport bus traveling to Mekelle collided with a trailer truck near the entrance to Adama city this morning, resulting in a fatal traffic accident. Three pe…
- ECA Concludes Workshop on Inclusive and Shock-Responsive Social Protection
Capital Ethiopia · The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and its partners have concluded a three-day interregional workshop held in Addis Ababa. The event brought toget…
- Megech Irrigation Dam Officially Commissioned
Birr Metrics · The long-awaited Megech Irrigation Dam has been officially commissioned by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The project is designed to irrigate over 17,000 hectares of land,…
- Drought in Afar's Abala District causes crop failure and price surges
Addis Fortune · In Abala District, Afar Region, a local farmer named Mussa Ahmed reported a near-total crop failure after harvesting almost nothing from eight hectares of land planted…
- Woman sexually abused by trusted partner while recovering from illness
BBC Tigrinya · Adele Overton, who was battling cancer and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, revealed she was sexually abused by her partner of 13 years, Steven Uden. Uden, who was initially vi…
- Ethiopia Highlights Progress in Building Sustainable Food Systems
ENA · The 2026 World Food Day was celebrated in Addis Ababa under the theme "Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow," with representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, FAO, a…
- Tigray Education Bureau Calls for Resumption of Classes on MondayTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Tigray Education Bureau has instructed all schools to finalize their preparations and resume regular classes starting Monday, Tikimt 16, 2019 E.C. Teachers and stu…
- FAWE Ethiopia Announces Educational Scholarship Opportunity for YouthTikvah Ethiopia ·
FAWE Ethiopia, in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, has announced a scholarship and support opportunity for youth aged 15 to 25. The program targets indivi…
- Funeral service of Abune Lukas heldTikvah Ethiopia ·
The funeral service for Abune Lukas, Archbishop of Setit Humera Welkait Tegede Diocese and former General Secretary of the Holy Synod, was held on October 22, 2026, at…
- Traditional Land Management in Konso and Nature Conservation
The Reporter · The traditional landscape management systems found in Konso, located approximately 600 kilometers south of Addis Ababa, serve as a historical testament to long-standin…
- 65 Ethiopians Rescued in Nairobi, Three Kenyans ArrestedAddis Standard ·
Kenyan police have rescued 65 Ethiopians found in a severely emaciated and physically weak state inside a residential house in Nairobi’s Mihang’o area. According to re…
- Over 74,000 People in Wag Hemra's Ziquala District Require Urgent Humanitarian AidTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ziquala district of the Wag Hemra Zone has announced that over 74,000 residents are in urgent need of food assistance due to a severe El Niño-induced drought. Dist…
- Tigray University Teachers Face Months of Unpaid SalariesTikvah Ethiopia ·
Teachers at public universities in the Tigray region have gone for months without receiving their salaries, causing severe economic hardship for them and their familie…
- Inter-Religious Council Reaffirms Commitment to National Unity and PeaceENA ·
Representatives from four of the five religious institutions comprising the Inter-Religious Council of Ethiopia held a joint media briefing to reaffirm their commitmen…
- Funeral rites for His Holiness Abune Lukas are underwayTikvah Ethiopia ·
The funeral rites for His Holiness Abune Lukas are currently being held at the Menbere Patriarchate Kidiste Kidusan Mariam Monastery, where prayers and rites are being…
- WHO Delivers 71 Tonnes of Medical Supplies to Northern EthiopiaCapital Ethiopia ·
The World Health Organization (WHO) has delivered over 71 metric tonnes of essential medical supplies to conflict-affected areas across the Tigray, Amhara, and Afar re…
- Boran Culture and History Scholar Dr. Abdullahi Shonqolo Passes AwayBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Dr. Abdullahi Shonqolo, a prominent researcher in Boran culture, history, and anthropology, has passed away at the age of 68. Born in Moyale in 1958, he pursued higher…
- Archbishop of Setit Humera Diocese, Abune Lukas, has passed awayTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Holy Synod Office has announced the passing of His Grace Abune Lukas, the Archbishop of the Setit Humera Diocese, on Tikimt 11, 2019 E.C. His funeral prayers are s…
- The growing danger facing humanitarian workers in EthiopiaAddis Standard ·
Humanitarian workers in Ethiopia are facing severe dangers, including abductions, armed violence, and drone strikes, according to a commentary by Nigussie Tefera publi…
- Police officer awarded promotion and salary increase for heroismTikvah Ethiopia ·
Deputy Inspector Wegdi Wumpu, a police officer in the Bambasi district of the Benishangul-Gumuz region, has been awarded a significant promotion and salary increase fo…
- Tigrayan Youth Face Uncertainty and Detention in Addis AbabaThe Reporter ·
Young Tigrayans fleeing renewed conflict and forced conscription in northern Ethiopia have found little solace in Addis Ababa. Individuals identified by pseudonyms Neg…
- Garden Dedicated to Princess Romanework Haile Selassie Opened in TurinThe Reporter ·
A garden in Turin, Italy, has been officially dedicated to Princess Romanework Haile Selassie, an exiled member of the Ethiopian royal family. The site is located in t…
- Addis Ababa Transport Bureau Reports Vehicle Emissions Testing ResultsBirr Metrics ·
The Addis Ababa City Administration Transport Bureau has released its first-quarter vehicle emissions testing results, revealing that 44.5% of the 200 tested vehicles …
- Invasive Prosopis trees cause $602M in ecosystem losses in AfarAddis Standard ·
Invasive Prosopis trees are spreading across 31,127 hectares of land annually within Ethiopia's Afar region. Research cited by the Hindustan Times indicates that these…
- 2019 Hajj Pilgrimage Fee Set at 827,000 BirrTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council has officially announced the fees for this year's Hajj pilgrimage. The total cost for the pilgrimage has been set at 827,…
- Employee turnover in Ethiopian institutions: The silent cost of losing teachersCapital Ethiopia ·
An article by Samson Worku Teshome in Capital Ethiopia highlights the critical issue of high employee turnover within Ethiopian institutions, with a specific focus on …
- Addis Ababa Security Bureau to Crack Down on Illegal Vehicle Pass UsersTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa Peace and Security Administration Bureau has announced strict enforcement actions against drivers using illegal vehicle passes. The bureau clarified th…
- Federal Court Orders Sandford International School Officials to AppearAddis Fortune ·
The Federal High Court, Arada Branch, has ordered the Board Chairperson of Sandford International School, Dr. Biruk Haile, and the Head of School, Richard Cogley, to a…
- Over 72,000 people in Abergelle district need urgent food aidTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Agricultural Development Office of Abergelle district in the Wag Hemra Zone reports that over 72,000 residents out of a total population of 80,874 are in urgent ne…
- Eritrean Farmer Named One of FAO's '100 Food Heroes' of 2026BBC Tigrinya ·
Eritrean farmer Rosina Mebrahtu has been recognized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as one of the '100 Food and Agriculture Heroes' of 2026. The award w…
- PSNP 6 Prohibits Public Works in Mine-Risk Zones Without ClearanceThe Reporter ·
Ethiopia's sixth Productive Safety Net Programme (PSNP 6) has released a new environmental and social safeguards framework regarding infrastructure implementation. Und…
- Reflections on Intellectual Independence and Conformity in Ethiopia
Ethiopia Insight · Ethiopia Insight has published an analytical piece exploring the state of intellectual independence and public discourse in Ethiopia. Building on recent articles by Me…
- Over 85% of Inspected Diesel Vehicles Fail Addis Ababa Emission StandardsThe Reporter ·
According to a report from the Addis Ababa City Administration Transport Bureau, more than 85 percent of diesel-powered vehicles inspected during the first quarter of …
- Federal Police Arrest 37 Suspects for Over 200 Million Birr Mobile Banking FraudTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Federal Police have arrested 37 suspects accused of defrauding 658 citizens of over 200 million Birr through mobile banking schemes. The suspects organiz…
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