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- UN-Habitat Official Praises Ethiopia's Green Initiatives as Model for Africa
ENA · The Director of UN-Habitat has praised Ethiopia's green initiatives, including clean cooking, sustainable transport energy, and the Green Legacy Initiative, which has …
- Ohio Pastor Sparks Controversy by Introducing Second Wife to Congregation
BBC Afaan Oromoo · Pastor Israel T. Ford, founder of LifeWorks Church in Ohio, USA, recently announced to his congregation that he has taken a second wife, Shakayla Ford. During a Sunday…
- Abandoned siblings reunited after decades through DNA testingBBC Tigrinya ·
David McBride and Helen Ward were both abandoned as infants in Ireland and raised by loving families, though they spent decades searching for their origins. With littl…
- Addis Ababa Police cracking down on illegal tinted vehicle windows
Natnael Mekonnen · The Addis Ababa Police Commission is conducting strict enforcement against vehicles using illegal tinted window stickers and unauthorized pass permits. According to Co…
- Southern Radio and Television Organization facing severe operational and financial crisis
Tikvah Ethiopia · Current and former employees of the Southern Radio and Television Organization (SRTO) have reported that the institution is facing an existential crisis due to structu…
- 50,000 Flee Southern Ethiopia Violence into Kenya
Capital Ethiopia · Approximately 50,000 people have fled renewed intercommunal violence in southern Ethiopia, crossing the border into the Kenyan town of Moyale. The massive influx of re…
- Federal Housing Corporation holds leadership transition ceremonyNatnael Mekonnen ·
The Federal Housing Corporation held a farewell ceremony for Dr. Reshad Kemal, who served as CEO for nine years, while welcoming the new CEO, Mrs. Chaltu Sani. Staff m…
- Ethiopia Steps Up Efforts to Map Water Resources Amid Growing DemandENA ·
The Ethiopian Ministry of Water and Energy is accelerating efforts to map surface and groundwater resources and modernize information databases as part of the 3rd Ethi…
- 23-year-old woman brutally murdered in Bench Sheko ZoneBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Massalach Kashinte, a 23-year-old woman, was brutally murdered with a machete in the Bench Sheko Zone of Southwest Ethiopia. The incident occurred just two days before…
- Serious criminal allegations against Nageellee Arsii police officer
Jawar Mohammed · A police officer identified as Fayyisaa Damisee, stationed in Nageellee Arsii, is facing serious allegations involving rape, corruption, and murder. Residents and accu…
- Mothers and Children Face Severe Food Shortage Due to Drought in Wag HemraTikvah Ethiopia ·
Residents in Sahala Seymt Woreda of Wag Hemra zone are facing a severe food shortage due to the El Niño-induced drought. Data from the Woreda Health Office indicates t…
- Jimma University students complain about cafeteria service disruptions.Jawar Mohammed ·
Students at Jimma University have complained about being denied access to cafeteria services for two days due to issues with the university's ID scanning system. The s…
- Humanitarian crisis deepens in Afar, Amhara and Tigray regions
Addis Standard · A humanitarian assessment document has revealed that drought, rising food prices, and shortages of essential medicines are deepening the humanitarian crisis across the…
- Informal transport terminal causes congestion in Qera
Addis Fortune · An open space located at the intersection of Mauritius Street and Dejamach Beyene Merid Street in the Qera area of Addis Ababa is being utilized as an informal taxi te…
- Ethiopian passport ranks 90th globally in 2026 indexAddis Standard ·
According to the 2026 Global Passport Power Index, the Ethiopian passport has been ranked 90th globally. The report indicates that holders of an Ethiopian passport can…
- Bauhaus Modernist Architecture Exhibition Opens in Addis Ababa
The Reporter · An exhibition exploring the Bauhaus architectural movement and its influence has opened at the Gebre Kristos Desta Modern Art Museum in Addis Ababa. The exhibition mar…
- Addis Ababa Roads Authority Takes Over Traffic Management DutiesAddis Fortune ·
The Addis Ababa Roads Authority has officially assumed responsibilities previously managed by the city’s Traffic Management Authority. This institutional restructuring…
- Hailstorm damages over 200 hectares of crops in Janamora districtTikvah Ethiopia ·
A hailstorm in the Saqba Kebele of Janamora district, North Gondar zone, has damaged over 200 hectares of crops. Barley, wheat, fava beans, peas, and lentils were amon…
- Holy Synod Confirms 60 Orthodox Faithful Killed in Oromia AttacksAddis Standard ·
The Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church has confirmed that 60 of its faithful were killed in recent attacks within the Oromia region. In a statement, …
- Bole Arabsa-ICT Park road project contract terminatedTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa Road Authority has announced the termination of the contract for the Bole Arabsa-ICT Park road construction project. The project, which was previously …
- Humanitarian aid reaching IDPs in AksumTikvah Ethiopia ·
Humanitarian aid is being delivered to conflict-affected displaced persons in and around Aksum, according to 'Maret'. Trucks loaded with food aid have arrived in the c…
- Ethiopia Reaffirms Commitment to 1.5 Million Housing Units TargetENA ·
During the World Cities Day 2026 dialogue in Addis Ababa, the Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure reaffirmed its five-year goal to construct 1.5 million housing units…
- Reports suggest Oromia Development Association schools may closeJawar Mohammed ·
Reports have emerged suggesting that the boarding schools operated by the Oromia Development Association (ODA) may face closure. These institutions have historically b…
- Eritrean-American saves 19 students from runaway school bus in MinnesotaBBC Tigrinya ·
In Saint Paul, Minnesota, 27-year-old Eritrean-American Ebro Ahmed saved 19 students when their school bus driver suffered a medical emergency. Ahmed noticed the bus m…
- WFP Faces USD251Mln Funding Gap for Food Aid in EthiopiaThe Reporter ·
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced a critical funding gap of USD 251 million needed over the next six months to sustain humanitarian food assi…
- New Filwoha-Old Kera Road Corridor Opens in Addis Ababa
Birr Metrics · The Addis Ababa City Roads Authority has inaugurated a new 1.42-kilometre road corridor linking Filwoha, Old Kera, and Churchill Avenue. The project, part of the city'…
- 44% of Ethiopian Aid Workers Fear Retaliation for Reporting Sexual MisconductThe Reporter ·
A study conducted by the University of Melbourne in partnership with the Ethiopia PSEA Network reveals that fear of retaliation is significantly deterring aid workers …
- El Niño-Linked Drought Affects 3.5 Million People in EthiopiaThe Reporter ·
A severe drought linked to the El Niño phenomenon has affected 3.5 million people across six regions in Ethiopia, according to the International Federation of Red Cros…
- Traffic accident kills three in Dessie cityTikvah Ethiopia ·
A fatal traffic accident occurred today in Dessie city near the Wollo University, specifically in the area known as the flower development area. A collision between a …
- Ethiopian National Defense Force grants honorary membership to select individualsNatnael Mekonnen ·
The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) has granted honorary membership to select individuals who have supported the military in its national efforts. Among the re…
- PM Abiy Inaugurates 351-Hectare Riverside Development in Addis AbabaENA ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inaugurated a 351-hectare, 10-kilometer riverside development project in Addis Ababa. The project is designed to integrate modern urban i…
- Mekelle University graduates 50 medical doctorsTikvah Ethiopia ·
Mekelle University has graduated fifty (50) new medical doctors in its 17th round of medical graduation. Among the graduates, three female doctors achieved the highest…
- Fire Breaks Out at Arb Gebeya Market in Asosa CityTikvah Ethiopia ·
A fire broke out this evening at the 'Arb Gebeya' market center in Asosa city, Benishangul-Gumuz region. According to the Asosa city police, the fire started around 9:…
- Schools in Mekelle to Resume Classes Starting October 26Tikvah Ethiopia ·
The Tigray Interim Administration has announced that formal education in all public and private schools in Mekelle will resume on Monday, October 26, 2019 E.C. Followi…
- Journalist Tigist Alemu appointed as Manager of Mekelle 104.4 FM RadioTikvah Ethiopia ·
Mekelle City Interim Mayor Dr. Shishay Amare has appointed journalist Tigist Alemu as the new manager of Mekelle 104.4 FM Radio. The appointment became effective on Oc…
- Traffic road closures announced in Addis Ababa for tomorrowNatnael Mekonnen ·
The Addis Ababa Police announced that several roads in the city will be closed to traffic tomorrow, Tikimt 15, 2019 E.C., due to a running event organized by the Ethio…
- Three Ethiopian nationals in South Africa face attempted murder chargesAddis Standard ·
Three Ethiopian nationals appeared before the Durban Magistrates’ Court in South Africa to face charges of attempted murder and public violence. The individuals, ident…
- Funeral arrangements for Ahmad Gishee announcedJawar Mohammed ·
The funeral arrangements for Ahmad Gishee have been announced by his family, with the ceremony scheduled to take place tomorrow in the town of Wabe. The body will be t…
- Holy Synod Plenary Meeting ConvenesTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church has officially convened its plenary meeting. In his opening address, Patriarch Abune Mathias emphasized that t…
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