Ethiopian news in English
The latest news from Ethiopia, from Tikvah, Addis Standard, The Reporter, BBC and more, summarized in English. Updated every 15 minutes.
Tikvah EthiopiaEthiopia to Establish 100 Billion Birr Mortgage Refinance Facility
The National Bank of Ethiopia and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have signed a cooperation framework to expand mortgage financing in Ethiopia. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced that a mortgage refinance…
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Menschen für Menschen Offers Fully Funded Scholarships at Harar Agro-Technical College
The Menschen für Menschen Foundation has announced fully funded undergraduate scholarship opportunities at the Harar Agro-Technical and Technology College for the 2019 Ethiopian academic year. The scholarship covers f…
Society
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Saudi Arabia Executes Yemeni National Convicted of Murder in Makkah
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Interior has announced the execution of a Yemeni national convicted of murder in the Makkah region. The executed individual, identified as Ziyad Walid Mohammed Abdullah Haiderah, killed a…
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Over 200 Goats Die in Afar Region After Eating Poisonous Plant
More than 200 goats have died and nearly 500 others were affected in Berahle Woreda, located in the Kilbeti Rasu Zone of the Afar Region, after consuming a poisonous green shrub known locally as 'Ru'urai.' According t…
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Five Ethiopians arrested in Saudi Arabia for murdering a fellow citizen
Mecca police in Saudi Arabia have arrested five Ethiopian nationals accused of torturing and killing another Ethiopian citizen. The suspects were apprehended in the Ranya region after a video showing the brutal assaul…
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Announces Vacancies for 100 Attaché Positions
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia has officially published a recruitment notice to hire 100 individuals for the Attaché job position. This employment opportunity is designed for entry-level candidates, requi…
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Widespread Tax Evasion Exposed in Addis Ababa Car Trading Sector
The Addis Ababa Revenue Bureau has announced the discovery of widespread tax evasion within the city's car dealership and brokerage sectors. An investigation revealed that many operators in the industry have failed to…
Business
Tikvah EthiopiaStudy Reveals Severe Service and Protection Gaps in Tigray IDP Camps
A recent study led by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) cluster has highlighted severe shortages in essential services across internally displaced …
Society
Tikvah EthiopiaLandslide in North Gondar's Telemt Woreda Kills One and Displaces Over 2,000
A severe landslide in Gilbe Kebele of Telemt Woreda in North Gondar Zone has claimed the life of one person and injured four others. According to local officials, the disaster displaced 411 households, affecting more …
Society- Tikvah Ethiopia
Splashing Water on Pedestrians Can Lead to 3 Years Imprisonment, Legal Expert Warns
Splashing rainwater or sewage onto pedestrians while driving during the rainy season is considered a petty criminal offense under Ethiopian law, according to legal expert and attorney Tigabu Desalegn. Speaking to Tikv…
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Ethiopian Arrested in Saudi Arabia Over Live TikTok Murder Suspects
An Ethiopian national accused of committing a murder during a live broadcast on TikTok has been arrested by Saudi security forces alongside five accomplices. The announcement was officially released by the Ethiopian E…
Society
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Ethiopian Media Authority Warns Abay TV Over Ethical Violations; Station Apologizes
The Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA) has issued an official warning to Abay Television following a three-month media content monitoring period from June to August. According to EMA, the broadcaster committed various le…
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Ethiopian Electric Power Faces Over 7 Billion Birr in Pending Compensation Claims
Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) CEO, Engineer Ashebir Balcha, has announced that the institution is currently facing over 7 billion birr in pending compensation claims under legal dispute. He identified compensation is…
Business
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Paris LGBT Association President and Police Officer Injured in Assault
Pierre Picavet, a police officer and president of an LGBT rights association in Paris, France, was hospitalized after being violently attacked with a bottle. According to a France 24 report, the assault occurred in th…
World
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2018 Remedial Exam Results Released Amid Widespread Student Complaints Over Disqualification
Results for students enrolled in the 2018 E.C. remedial program have been officially released through the Ethernet portal. However, numerous students have raised serious complaints with Tikvah Ethiopia, stating that t…
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Over 4,500 Vehicles Stuck at Djibouti Port for 8 Months
More than 4,500 heavy cargo and public transport vehicles have been stranded at the Djibouti port for over eight months due to a Ministry of Finance directive banning the import of fuel-powered vehicles. These vehicle…
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El Niño Impact: 20% Drop in Water Inflow Reported at Major Ethiopian Dams
Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) has announced that water inflow into its major power generation dams has decreased by approximately 20% over recent months due to the El Niño phenomenon. The reduction has significantly …
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Global Oil Prices Rise Following US Military Strikes on Iranian Targets
Global crude oil prices have surged by nearly two percent following US military strikes on Iranian targets over the weekend. The escalation comes after six weeks of relative lull, renewing tensions in the Middle East …
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Addis Ababa: Family Appeals for Help Locating Missing 8th-Grade Student Hyab Kiflom
The family of Hyab Kiflom, an eighth-grade student at Kality Ethio National School in Addis Ababa, has issued an urgent public appeal following her disappearance. According to her family, Hyab left her residence near …
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Tikvah EthiopiaSevere humanitarian crisis due to drought in Jana Mora, North Gondar
A severe humanitarian crisis has emerged in Jana Mora Woreda, North Gondar Zone, due to a devastating drought. The lack and delay of rain have impacted 18 kebeles, leaving over 96,000 people facing acute food and wate…
Society- Tikvah Ethiopia
Ministry of Revenues Begins Installing Surveillance Cameras in Beverage Factories to Curb Tax Evasion
The Ethiopian Ministry of Revenues has initiated the installation of high-quality surveillance cameras across excise tax-paying manufacturing facilities, particularly focusing on beer and bottled beverage factories. A…
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Maichew Town Left Completely Without Electricity After Storm Knocks Down Transmission Towers
Maichew town was left completely without electricity service on Sunday, Nahase 24, 2018 E.C., starting around 5:30 PM. The total power outage was caused by severe weather featuring heavy rain mixed with strong winds. …
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Ethiopian Electric Power Negotiating €400 Million Loan for Koysha Dam
Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) is negotiating a 400 million Euro commercial loan with Italian lenders to finance the Koysha hydroelectric dam project. The negotiations follow an exceptional authorization from the Inte…
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66-year-old Kes Seifu Tesfay passes 12th grade national exam
66-year-old Kes Seifu Tesfay, a security guard at Anbesa Bank in Selewa town, Tigray, has passed the 12th-grade national exam with a score of 320, qualifying him for university entry. Out of the 29,000 students who to…
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Tikvah EthiopiaArmed Group Attack in Kamashi Zone Leaves Two Dead and Thousands Displaced
A heavy attack by armed groups targeted the Anger Meti (Aishanjidim) kebele in Mizhiga Woreda, Kamashi Zone of the Benishangul-Gumuz Region. Regional council member Lemessa Neno and local residents confirmed that at l…
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Ministry of Education expedites university student admission process
Minister of Education, Professor Berhanu Nega, announced that the Ministry is working to expedite the student recruitment and admission process for higher education institutions. Following the initial admission proced…
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32 Eritrean Nationals and 3 Human Traffickers Arrested in Arba Minch
Police in Arba Minch have arrested 32 Eritrean nationals along with three individuals suspected of human trafficking, including two facilitators and a driver. According to Arba Minch City Police Commander Kebebew Adal…
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Investigation period extended for EPP members
The Federal High Court has granted federal police seven additional days to complete investigations into EPRP members suspected of terrorism, reducing the police's requested 14-day extension. The police cited the need …
Politics
Tikvah EthiopiaSevere Drought in North Gondar's Yeda District Kills 15,000 Livestock and Affects 95,000 People
A severe rain shortage and drought in Yeda District, located in the North Gondar Zone, has left over 95,500 of the district's 122,000 residents in dire conditions, according to the local agriculture office. The disast…
Society- Tikvah Ethiopia
Ethiopian Electric Power Reports Record 39.5 Billion Birr Net Profit
Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) announced its annual performance report, revealing a total revenue of 124.2 billion Birr and a net profit of 39.5 billion Birr for the fiscal year. CEO Engineer Ashebir Balcha highlighte…
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Ethiopia Renews Reporting Credentials for Reuters Correspondents
The Ethiopian Media Authority has renewed the reporting credentials for permanent correspondents of the international news agency Reuters following a six-month suspension. The decision was reached following high-level…
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Flash Floods and Landslides near Nepal-Tibet Border Leave 392 Dead, Over 1,400 Missing
A devastating natural disaster involving flash floods and landslides has struck border villages between Nepal and Tibet. According to reported figures, at least 392 people have lost their lives in the tragic event. Fu…
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Ministry of Revenues Issues New Financial Reporting Rules for Multi-Sector Taxpayers
The Ethiopian Ministry of Revenues has instructed Category 'A' taxpayers involved in multiple business sectors to prepare separate accounting records for each trade activity alongside a consolidated financial report f…
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Tikvah EthiopiaHigh-profile corruption investigation at Ministry of Labor and Skills continues
The Federal High Court has granted police an additional 11 days to continue investigating a high-profile corruption and document forgery case involving officials at the Ministry of Labor and Skills. A total of 18 susp…
Politics- Tikvah Ethiopia
EHRCO Reports Gaps in National Dialogue Process
The Ethiopian Human Rights Organizations Coalition (EHRCO) has released a preliminary report highlighting gaps observed during the recent National Dialogue. EHRCO Director General Ato Mesud Gebeyehu stated that their …
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6-Year-Old Child Dies in India After Being Slapped by Teacher
A tragic incident in India has sparked global concern after a six-year-old student died shortly after being slapped by a teacher at a private school. Security camera footage from the classroom revealed that the child …
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35,000 residents affected by drought in Irob woreda
Irob woreda, located in the Eastern Zone of the Tigray region, is facing a severe drought affecting approximately 35,000 residents. The lack of summer rainfall has caused wells to dry up, crops to fail, and livestock …
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Arba Minch residents complain over escalating monkey attacks
Residents of Arba Minch city have reported that attacks and damage caused by troops of monkeys coming from the Nech Sar National Park are escalating. Despite a previous court order requiring the park to cull alpha mon…
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Federal Police requests 14 additional days for investigation into EPRP members
The Federal Police has requested an additional 14 days from the Federal High Court to conclude the investigation into EPRP members accused of terrorism. The suspects—Yishak Wolday, Abebe Akalu, and Abera Nigus—are acc…
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Regional Transport Workshop Opens in Addis Ababa to Boost Africa's E-Commerce Logistics
A three-day regional transport workshop organized by the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and Ethio Post officially opened in Addis Ababa. The event brings together postal operator executives from various African countrie…
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