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 EthiopiaAddis Ababa Reports Surge in Medical Malpractice Complaints; 31 Health Workers Penalized
The Addis Ababa Food and Medicine Authority has reported an increase in patient complaints regarding medical malpractice, including severe cases resulting in physical disability and death. Metkel Gebremedhin, Director…
Health
Tikvah EthiopiaICRC evacuates 161 people from Tigray region
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) announced it has successfully evacuated 161 people from the Tigray region. Among those evacuated are members of the Ethiopian Federal Police and their families, Ethi…
Politics
Tikvah EthiopiaShimelis Abdisa Re-Appointed as President of Oromia Regional State
Shimelis Abdisa has been re-appointed as the President of the Oromia Regional State. The appointment was officially approved by Caffee Oromia, the regional council. This decision was finalized during the council's fir…
Politics- Tikvah Ethiopia
Ministry of Education Issues New Career Progression Directive for Teachers
The Ministry of Education has officially released Directive No. 1148/2018 governing the career progression of general education teachers in public schools from pre-primary to secondary levels. Based on General Educati…
Society 
Tikvah EthiopiaEthiopia Increases Fees for University Exit Exam and Educational Services
The Educational Assessment and Examinations Service (EAES) has issued a new regulation revising fees for various educational and assessment services across Ethiopia. Under Regulation No. 593/2018, the fee for the univ…
Society- Tikvah Ethiopia
Senegal National Team Arrives in Bahir Dar for Match
The Senegal national football team has arrived in Bahir Dar this evening to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Led by coach Patrick Vieira, the team received a warm traditional welcome upon their arr…
Sports
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Father of Getachew Reda, Reda Kahsay, Passes Away Aged 93
Ato Reda Kahsay, the father of former Tigray Interim Administration President and current Prime Minister’s Advisor on East African Affairs Getachew Reda, has passed away at the age of 93. According to family members a…
Society
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Two Options Underway to Fix Power Outage at Addis West Substation
A sudden transformer breakdown at the Addis West Substation has led to widespread power outages across several major areas in Addis Ababa over the past six days. Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) Communication Director M…
Society
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Japan Issues Statement on Security Situation in Northern Ethiopia
The government of Japan has expressed deep concern regarding the escalating security situation in Northern Ethiopia. Japan condemned the recent military actions taken by the TPLF, including the seizure of airports in …
Politics
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Government of Qatar condemns ongoing military activities in Ethiopia
The government of Qatar has officially condemned the ongoing military actions against Ethiopian federal forces. In a statement issued by its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Qatari government warned that these actions…
Politics
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Russia Expresses Concern Over Security Situation in Ethiopia
Russia has expressed concern over the deteriorating security situation in Ethiopia's Tigray, Afar, and Amhara regions. The country stated it has received reports of renewed clashes between government forces and Tigray…
Politics
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Conflict-Driven School Closures Increasing Early Marriage and Unwanted Pregnancies, Warns CEWA
The Coalition of Ethiopian Women's Associations (CEWA) has highlighted the severe impact of conflict-driven school disruptions on female students across Ethiopia. Executive Director Saba Gebremedhin warned that school…
Society
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Dr. Abraham Belay Appointed as Commissioner of Ethiopian Nuclear Power Commission
The Office of the Prime Minister has announced that former Minister of Irrigation and Lowlands, Dr. Abraham Belay, has been appointed as the Commissioner of the Ethiopian Nuclear Power Commission by Prime Minister Dr.…
Politics
Tikvah EthiopiaArmed Attack on Passenger Vehicle in Metekel Leaves 7 Dead and Several Abducted
A deadly attack by armed elements on a civilian transport vehicle in the Metekel Zone of Benishangul-Gumuz Region has left at least seven people dead and four others wounded. According to local sources and a Mandura W…
Politics- Tikvah Ethiopia
Meskel Demera Holiday Celebrated Peacefully
The Ethiopian Federal Police has announced that the 2019 E.C. Meskel Demera holiday, celebrated nationwide including in Addis Ababa, concluded peacefully without any security incidents. It was stated that security for…
Society
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2019 E.C. Meskel Demera Celebrated in Addis Ababa
The 2019 E.C. Meskel Demera holiday has been celebrated colorfully at Meskel Square in Addis Ababa. The celebration took place on Meskerem 16, 2019 E.C., with the attendance of faithful followers of the Ethiopian Orth…
Society
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Meskel Demera festival is being celebrated
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church announced that the Meskel Demera festival is being celebrated today, Meskerem 16, 2019 E.C. The festival commemorates the historical finding of the True Cross of Jesus Christ. Th…
Society
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EOTC Releases Guidelines for the 2019 Demera Festival Celebration
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church has issued guidelines for the 2019 Demera festival, urging the faithful to wear traditional white clothing and avoid improper attire. This year’s celebration is set to receive gl…
Society
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CETU Complains of Unresponsiveness from Government Agencies
The Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions (CETU) announced that it is consistently failing to receive responses from several government institutions regarding employer and worker affairs. According to CETU President…
Society
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UAE Condemns Conflict in Ethiopia and Reaffirms Support
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has condemned the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia and criticized attacks by the TPLF against federal forces. UAE Minister of State Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan stated that any atte…
Politics
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Federal TVET Institute Announces 11 New Training Programs
The Federal Technical and Vocational Training Institute has announced the introduction of 11 new training programs aimed at meeting current and future market demands. The new fields include cybersecurity, artificial i…
Society
Tikvah EthiopiaPhone and Internet Services Shut Down in Tigray Region
Phone and internet services have been completely cut off in the Tigray region. According to reports from Reuters and statements from Ato Halefom Nir'a of the Simeret Party, the TPLF leadership ordered the shutdown of …
Politics- Tikvah Ethiopia
Addis Ababa Police Announce Road Closures for Meskel Demera Celebrations
The Addis Ababa Police Commission has announced that several major roads in the capital will be closed to vehicular traffic on Meskel 16 due to the annual Meskel Demera celebration at Meskel Square. Road closures will…
Society
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Ethiopian National Football Team Loses 1-0 to Sudan in AFCON Qualifier
The Ethiopian national football team lost 1-0 to Sudan in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match. The decisive winning goal for Sudan was scored in the final minutes of the game by Mohamed Mamoun through…
Sports
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Ministry of Education announces student placements
The Ethiopian Ministry of Education has released the university placements for students enrolled in the 2019 E.C. remedial program and those assigned to universities within the Tigray region. Students can check their …
Society
Tikvah EthiopiaAddis Ababa Bans Motorcycles Indefinitely Over Crime and Traffic Violations
The Addis Ababa Police Commission has announced an indefinite ban on operating two-wheeled motorcycles in the capital, taking effect on Meskerem 15. According to the police, the measure was enacted because criminals f…
Society- Tikvah Ethiopia
Addis Ababa Disaster Risk Management Commission Issues Safety Advisory for Meskel
The Addis Ababa City Administration Fire and Disaster Risk Management Commission has issued a public safety advisory ahead of the Meskel Demera festival. Solomon Mekonnen, a disaster risk reduction official at the com…
Society
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Patriarch of Indian Malankara Orthodox Church Welcomed in Ethiopia
His Holiness Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, Patriarch of the Malankara Orthodox Church of India, has arrived in Ethiopia and received a warm spiritual reception at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Addis Ababa. The ceremo…
Society
Tikvah EthiopiaUS House Foreign Affairs Committee expresses concern over TPLF's recent actions
The US House Foreign Affairs Committee has strongly criticized the TPLF for choosing to escalate tensions instead of pursuing peaceful means. The committee warned that the group's recent military actions could drag Et…
Politics- Tikvah Ethiopia
UK Condemns Ongoing Attacks by Tigray Forces
The United Kingdom has strongly condemned the attacks carried out by Tigray forces in Afar and southern Tigray, as well as the seizure of airports in the region. Senior UK official Christian McNeil stated that the Eth…
Politics
Tikvah EthiopiaGeneral Tadesse Werede taken into custody
General Tadesse Werede, the former president of the Tigray Interim Administration, has been reportedly taken into custody by armed individuals and moved to an unknown location. This action followed a period of 18 hour…
Politics
Tikvah EthiopiaWar fears drive panic buying in Mekelle and Adigrat
Residents in Mekelle and Adigrat are panic-buying food and essential supplies due to fears of renewed conflict, according to a Reuters report. Residents expressed deep concern that the conditions experienced during th…
Politics
Tikvah Ethiopia13 killed in renewed violence in Gambella Region
Gambella Regional Police Commissioner Doro Karu announced that 13 people were killed, 8 wounded, and 2 went missing following an attack in the Itang special district. This incident follows a previous attack in the Nue…
Politics
Tikvah EthiopiaEthiopia, Djibouti, and Dangote Group Launch Joint Oil Pipeline Project
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the official launch of a new oil pipeline project connecting Damerjog in Djibouti with Dewele in Ethiopia. The event took place in Djibouti with Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Gue…
Business
Tikvah EthiopiaEU Expresses Deep Concern Over Escalating Conflict in Northern Ethiopia
The European Union has expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict in Northern Ethiopia and its impact on the civilian population. The EU highlighted the seizure of airports in Tigray by TPLF forces and drone …
Politics
Tikvah EthiopiaRenewed Clashes in Tigray, Afar, and Amhara Borders; Ethiopian Airlines Suspends Flights
Renewed fighting has been reported across the border areas of Tigray, Afar, and the Amhara region. The Afar Regional Communication Bureau stated that the TPLF launched attacks in the Kilbeti Resu zone using heavy weap…
Politics- Tikvah Ethiopia
Free Leather Production Training Offered to Youth in Akaki Kality
A free training program in leather and leather products manufacturing has been launched for youth residing in Akaki Kality Sub-City, Addis Ababa. The initiative is organized by Duka Youth-Led Organization and Redeem t…
Society
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Modern housing units completed and handed over at Qetel Tera in Addis Ababa
The Addis Ababa City Administration has completed and handed over 960 modern housing units at Qetel Tera within four months. Mayor Adanech Abiebie stated that the area, formerly prone to fire hazards and unsuitable fo…
Society
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Man Arrested in South West Ethiopia After Printing Own Funeral Banner in Murder-Suicide Plot
Police in the North Bench District of Bench Sheko Zone, South West Ethiopia Region, have arrested a 31-year-old man who allegedly planned a murder-suicide after printing his own funeral banner. According to District P…
Society
Tikvah EthiopiaNew War Erupts in Tigray, Afar, and Amhara Regions
A new conflict has erupted across the Tigray, Afar, and Amhara regions. Getachew Reda, a senior federal government official, stated that TPLF has launched attacks in the Afar and Amhara regions and has seized control …
Politics
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