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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.
- Kenya: Pastor charged for the deaths of 191 people
Tikvah Ethiopia · In Kenya, Pastor Paul Mackenzie and 29 followers have been charged with the deaths of 191 people at the Shakahola forest. Most of the victims were children who were re…
- Austrian Airlines flight diverted to Bulgaria following a bomb threat
BBC Afaan Oromoo · An Austrian Airlines flight traveling from Tel Aviv to Vienna was forced to make an emergency landing in Sofia, Bulgaria, following a bomb threat. Bulgaria's transport…
- Egypt agrees to support Saudi Arabia in fighting Houthi rebels in YemenBBC Amharic ·
A high-ranking Egyptian security body announced on Sunday that it has agreed to support Saudi Arabia in its ongoing war against Houthi rebels in Yemen. This decision f…
- Donald Trump Halts Imminent Sanctions on RussiaBBC Tigrinya ·
US President Donald Trump has abruptly halted a package of new sanctions against Russia that were scheduled to take effect within days. The decision comes amidst escal…
- US urges Israel to halt settler violence in the West BankBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
The United States has urged Israel to take further action to halt violence and attacks committed by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Washington is pressing the Israe…
- Over 200 people found chained in illegal South African rehabilitation centerBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
South African police raided an illegal rehabilitation center run by a church in Mpumalanga province, rescuing over 200 people. Authorities reported finding severe abus…
- Massive Protests in France Lead to Widespread Destruction and ArrestsBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Massive protests erupted across France, including Paris, resulting in widespread destruction, looting, and significant arrests. The demonstrations, which took place on…
- Cost of Living Protests in France Turn ViolentTikvah Ethiopia ·
Protests against the rising cost of living and declining public services in France have escalated into violent unrest in Paris and other cities. Demonstrators set fire…
- Horn of Africa Conflicts and Proposed Solutions
Addis Fortune · The ongoing conflicts in the Horn of Africa are driving significant displacement, with neighboring African countries bearing the brunt of the refugee burden. The war i…
- Navi Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace PrizeBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Former South African judge Navi Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her decades of work in human rights. The Norwegian Nobel Committee recognized he…
- The Risk of State Collapse in the Horn of AfricaAddis Fortune ·
The commentary highlights the growing risk of state collapse in the Horn of Africa, characterized by economic instability and the breakdown of institutional authority.…
- Somalia Sets Presidential Election Date
Addis Standard · The Somali election commission has officially scheduled parliamentary elections for 15 April 2027 and the presidential vote for 15 May 2027. This announcement follows …
- Houthi missile attack on presidential office in Aden kills fiveBBC Tigrinya ·
Houthi militants launched a ballistic missile attack on the presidential office in Aden, Yemen, resulting in five deaths and 16 injuries. Yemen’s Information Minister …
- Trump comments on US crime reduction and prison enforcementTikvah Ethiopia ·
US President Donald Trump stated that violent crime rates in the United States are declining due to strict prison policies and enhanced law enforcement measures. In a …
- Two cargo ships sink following attacks in the Strait of HormuzTikvah Ethiopia ·
Two international cargo ships have sunk following rocket and missile attacks near the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours. A Singapore-flagged container ship, capabl…
- UK Man Caught Working Five Full-Time Jobs SimultaneouslyBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Kashim Chowdhury, a 55-year-old from East London, has been charged in a UK court for holding five different government jobs simultaneously between February 2020 and Se…
- UK threatens visa ban on Eritreans over migrant returns disputeAddis Standard ·
The United Kingdom has warned the Eritrean government that it may impose a ban on visas for its citizens. This threat comes as a direct response to a disagreement over…
- Houthi attacks force Saudi Arabia to reschedule international eventsBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Following persistent Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabian airports, the Kingdom has been forced to cancel or reschedule major international events. These security th…
- Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence for Sri Lankan workerTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has overturned the death sentence of 27-year-old Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa, who had been convicted for allegedly insulting …
- Family of man killed by tiger asks social media to stop sharing footageBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
The family of 23-year-old William Chapman, who was killed by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in the UK on October 10, 2026, has urged social media users to stop sha…
- Saudi Arabia commutes death sentence of Sri Lankan nationalBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
A Saudi court has commuted the death sentence of Anojaan Sivarasa, a 27-year-old Sri Lankan national. He was originally sentenced to death in September for allegedly i…
- Saudi Aramco facility struck; four wounded in RiyadhAddis Standard ·
Saudi Arabia has reported that a strike hit an administrative building belonging to the oil giant Aramco in Dhahran, which resulted in a limited fire. Simultaneously, …
- Donald Trump's Statement on Somaliland as an Independent Country Causes StirTikvah Ethiopia ·
Former US President Donald Trump publicly declared that Somaliland is an independent country separate from Somalia during a rally in Youngstown, Ohio. The statement ha…
- Ethiopian Airlines flight ordered back by Israel due to pilot's nationalityBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
An Ethiopian Airlines flight heading to Tel Aviv was ordered by Israeli authorities to return to Addis Ababa shortly after takeoff. The order was issued because the fl…
- UNHCR funding shortfall halts refugee registration in EthiopiaAddis Standard ·
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has announced the suspension of refugee registration in Ethiopia due to a severe global funding shortfall. Th…
- Riyadh Airport closed for a week following Houthi attackBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Saudi Arabian authorities have announced the closure of Riyadh International Airport for the entire week. This decision follows intensified attacks launched by Houthi …
- Yemen Civil War and the Houthi InsurgencyBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
The civil war in Yemen has intensified, with Houthi rebels conducting significant drone and missile attacks against Saudi Arabia, threatening regional security and glo…
- Trump targets Somali immigrants at Ohio rally, renews attacksAddis Standard ·
US President Donald Trump criticized Somali immigrants during a campaign rally in Youngstown, Ohio, on Monday. According to the Associated Press, Trump used derogatory…
- Clashes in South Sudan's Lakes State leave 70 deadAddis Standard ·
Violent clashes between armed youths from rival communities have erupted in South Sudan's Lakes State, resulting in approximately 70 deaths. According to official repo…
- Sudanese Army Claims Shooting Down Drone Allegedly from EthiopiaAddis Standard ·
The Sudanese army has reported that it shot down a strategic drone described as 'hostile' near Wad al-Mahi in the Blue Nile state. The military claims the unmanned aer…
- Over 200 Killed in Air Strike on Gold Mine in SudanAddis Standard ·
An air strike on an artisanal gold mining site in northeastern Sudan, near the border with Egypt, has resulted in the deaths of at least 200 people. The attack, which …
- Why Peace Agreements Fail? Lessons from Rwanda and SudanBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
The article analyzes why peace agreements often fail, specifically examining the cases of Rwanda and Sudan. It discusses the 1993 Arusha Accords in Rwanda, noting that…
- Power bank fire forces Indigo flight to land; no injuries reportedTikvah Ethiopia ·
An IndiGo Airlines flight (6E 6115) from Delhi to Chennai was forced to make an emergency landing in Hyderabad after a power bank in a passenger's bag caught fire in t…
- Somali-born Sagal Abdii Waaliin elected to the UK ParliamentBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Sagal Abdii Waaliin, a Somali-born politician, has made history by being elected as a Member of the UK Parliament for the constituency of Holborn and St Pancras. Arriv…
- 41 Killed in Drone Attack in SudanBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Human rights group Emergency Lawyers reported that 41 people were killed in a drone attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan's Blue Nile state near the Ethiop…
- Attack at Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport kills 12BBC Tigrinya ·
A deadly attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has resulted in at least 12 deaths and 309 injuries. Saudi authorities attribute the stri…
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