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.
- Five Domestic Game Studios Drive Ethiopia's Emerging Gaming Industry
Addis Fortune · The domestic gaming industry in Ethiopia is currently anchored by five key game development studios, with four of them already offering their products to real users. A…
- Afar Regional Council Begins Founding Assembly in Samara
Tikvah Ethiopia · The Afar Regional State Council has commenced its founding assembly today in the regional capital, Samara. The assembly is scheduled to take place over two days and wi…
- Debretsion Announces New Fighting in Tigray Amid Rising Regional Tensions
BBC Tigrinya · TPLF Chairman Debretsion Gebremichael announced that new fighting has erupted in various parts of Tigray since last week, framing the conflict as an existential strugg…
- PM Abiy Ahmed Issues Irreecha Message Amid Regional Tensions and Political ShiftsBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has delivered an Irreecha festival message calling for unity, peace, and reconciliation among Ethiopians. The message comes during a challeng…
- Environmental and Worker Health Concerns Rise in Ethiopia's Flower and Gold SectorsAddis Fortune ·
Ethiopia's flower export and gold mining sectors are vital sources of foreign currency, but they are facing increasing scrutiny over environmental and social impacts. …
- Kedir Juhar appointed as Deputy Mayor of Dire DawaTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Dire Dawa City Council has appointed Kedir Juhar as the Deputy Mayor of the administration. The new deputy mayor took an oath of office before the council. Kedir J…
- Kedir Juhar appointed as Deputy Mayor of Dire DawaTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Dire Dawa Administration Council has appointed Kedir Juhar as the new Deputy Mayor of the city. Following his appointment, the new Deputy Mayor took his oath of of…
- Ato Ashadli Hassan Re-appointed as President of Benishangul-Gumuz RegionTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Regional Council of Benishangul-Gumuz has officially convened its founding assembly. During this assembly, the council made key leadership decisions regarding the …
- Sudan Defeat Uganda to Qualify for TotalEnergies CAF U-20 AFCON
The Reporter · Sudan's under-20 national football team secured qualification for the 2027 TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following a dramatic victory in the reg…
- Ethiopia Closes Embassy in Asmara as Eritrea Severs Diplomatic TiesBBC Tigrinya ·
Ethiopia has closed its embassy in Asmara and ordered ten Eritrean diplomats to leave the country within 48 hours. In response, Eritrea has completely severed diplomat…
- Kailash Satyarthi Introduces 'Compassionate AI' Concept at Geneva SummitAddis Fortune ·
Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi introduced the concept of 'Compassionate AI' during the 'AI for Good Global Summit' held in Geneva. The major international gathering …
- US Lawmakers and Europe Peace Foundation Urge Ceasefire and Dialogue in Ethiopia
Addis Standard · US lawmakers and the Europe Peace Foundation have issued separate calls demanding an immediate end to hostilities in Ethiopia as fighting escalates across the Tigray, …
- Dr. Tesfaye Beljige Appointed President of South Ethiopia RegionTikvah Ethiopia ·
Dr. Tesfaye Beljige has been appointed as the new President of the South Ethiopia Region. The appointment was confirmed during the 1st regular session of the 1st year …
- Abdulahi Aden Appointed as New Mayor of Dire DawaTikvah Ethiopia ·
Mr. Abdulahi Aden has been officially appointed as the new Mayor of the Dire Dawa City Administration. The appointment was confirmed during the 1st regular meeting of …
- Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Success Depends on Addis Ababa, Expert SaysAddis Fortune ·
The ultimate success of Ethiopia's National Dialogue will be judged first and most clearly by how it addresses the complex issues surrounding Addis Ababa, according to…
- Fikre Aman Appointed President of South West Ethiopia RegionTikvah Ethiopia ·
Mr. Fikre Aman has been appointed as the new President of the South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region. The decision was officially confirmed by the regional council during…
- Ordin Bedri Re-Appointed as President of Harari Regional StateTikvah Ethiopia ·
Mr. Ordin Bedri has been re-appointed as the President of the Harari Regional State. The decision was confirmed during the 1st annual inaugural assembly of the 7th ter…
- TEDxARADA Holds Its Third Stage Event in Addis AbabaAddis Fortune ·
The third stage of the TEDxARADA event, part of the global talk series, took place on the afternoon of September 19, 2026, at the British Embassy on Comoros Street in …
- UN Security Council Sets Vote on Sudan Sanctions Amid Arms Embargo DisputeAddis Standard ·
The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote on 8 October regarding the renewal of sanctions previously imposed on Sudan. This upcoming vote takes place am…
- Algeria Approves Death Penalty for Arsonists and Child KidnappersBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Algeria's parliament has voted in favor of a bill imposing the death penalty on individuals who intentionally set fire to forests, crops, or trees, as well as those wh…
- Choosing the Right Pillow: Advice from Physiotherapist Dr. Chris McCarthyBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Choosing the right pillow depends largely on an individual's sleeping position and body posture, according to Dr. Chris McCarthy, an associate professor at the Manches…
- Prolonged Power Outage in Addis Ababa Frustrates ResidentsTikvah Ethiopia ·
A transformer malfunction at the Addis West substation has caused a multi-day power outage across various areas of Addis Ababa. Residents have expressed significant fr…
- Fatal Conflict Over Investment Land Expansion Reported in Gamo ZoneTikvah Ethiopia ·
A deadly conflict linked to the expansion of investment land has been reported in Koshale Kebele, Gerese Zuria Woreda, within the Gamo Zone of the South Ethiopia Regio…
- AU Calls on Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Egypt to Exercise 'Maximum Restraint'Addis Standard ·
The African Union (AU) Commission has officially called on Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Egypt to exercise 'maximum restraint' amid escalating regional developments. In a for…
- Ethiopia orders Egyptian diplomat to leave country within 48 hoursTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declared Ahmed Maharam Ahmed Soliman, a diplomat at the Egyptian Embassy in Addis Ababa, persona non grata. The ministry …
- Ethiopia Closes Embassy in Asmara; Eritrean Diplomats Ordered to LeaveTikvah Ethiopia ·
Ethiopia has decided to close its embassy in Asmara, citing direct and indirect hostile and provocative acts by Eritrea. Consequently, 10 Eritrean diplomats stationed …
- Eritrea Severely Cuts All Diplomatic Ties with Ethiopia
Capital Ethiopia · Diplomatic relations between Eritrea and Ethiopia have completely collapsed following an announcement by the Eritrean Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ministry declare…
- Ethiopian Investment Holdings to Build $55M Hilton Garden Inn in Addis AbabaCapital Ethiopia ·
Ethiopian Investment Holdings has announced plans to construct a new Hilton Garden Inn hotel within the premises of Hilton Addis Ababa. The project carries an estimate…
- Ethiopia Declares Egyptian Diplomat Persona Non Grata, Orders Exit Within 48 HoursAddis Standard ·
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially declared an Egyptian diplomatic staff member persona non grata and ordered his immediate expulsion. The individua…
- Eritrea Cuts All Diplomatic Ties With Ethiopia Following Expulsion OrderBBC Tigrinya ·
Eritrea has announced the complete severance of its diplomatic relations with Ethiopia in response to measures taken by Addis Ababa. On October 1, 2026, the Ethiopian …
- Ethiopia Claims Over 22 Development Projects Blocked by External OppositionCapital Ethiopia ·
Ethiopia has formally announced that a newly established national committee has documented over 22 key infrastructure and water projects that have been systematically …
- Addis Ababa Scenery Enters Final Development Stages in Flight SimulatorCapital Ethiopia ·
London-based flight simulation developer iniBuilds has announced that its digital scenery of Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (HAAB) has reached the final stages…
- Addis Ababa roads to close for Irreecha festivalTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa Police have announced that multiple major roads in the capital will be closed to vehicles for the Irreecha Hora Finfinne celebration on Meskerem 23, 20…
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