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.
- Awol Arba Appointed as President of Afar Regional State
Tikvah Ethiopia · The Afar Regional Council has re-appointed Awol Arba as the President of the Afar Regional State during its inaugural assembly held today. Following the appointment, A…
- Ethiopia Wins Bid to Host the 2027 Africa Commerce Convergence Summit
Capital Ethiopia · Ethiopia has been officially selected to host the 2027 Africa Commerce Convergence Summit (ACCS) in its capital city, Addis Ababa. The official announcement was made d…
- Ato Awol Arba Re-elected as President of Afar Regional StateTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Afar Regional State Council has officially re-elected Ato Awol Arba as the President of the region. The decision was confirmed during the council's inaugural confe…
- Fears of War Lead to Food and Medicine Shortages in Meqelle and Adigrat
Addis Fortune · Drawing on historical insights from five centuries ago, when the humanist Desiderius Erasmus warned that war is only appealing to those who have never experienced it a…
- Abbaa Gadaa Geetu Taliila Issues Call for Peace and Reconciliation During Irreecha
BBC Afaan Oromoo · In an interview with BBC Afaan Oromo regarding the first Irreecha festival of their Gadaa tenure, Abbaa Gadaa Tuulamaa Geetu Taliila shared key messages focused on pea…
- Cultural and Spiritual Significance of the Oromo Irreecha Festival ExplainedBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Irreecha is an integral part of the Oromo Gadaa system, serving as a thanksgiving and prayer festival where people gather at mountains and riverbanks to express gratit…
- Human Rights First Raises Concerns Over Civilian Deaths and Essential Services in Tigray
Addis Standard · Human Rights First–Ethiopia (HRFE) has voiced grave concerns regarding reported civilian deaths and the deteriorating access to essential services across the Tigray re…
- Donor Aid Cuts and Financial Pressure Threaten African Development ProgramsAddis Fortune ·
Takunda Chirau, Steven Masvaure, and Hlanganani Mnguni highlight a growing crisis as donor governments cut aid budgets and multilateral lenders face severe financial p…
- Amnesty Urges AU Emergency Session as Fighting Expands in Northern EthiopiaAddis Standard ·
Amnesty International has officially called on the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council to convene an emergency session regarding the situation in Ethiopia. T…
- Enat Bank to Host 2026 GABV Africa Chapter Meeting in Addis AbabaCapital Ethiopia ·
Enat Bank, which holds the distinction of being the first Ethiopian member of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV), has been named as the host for the 2026…
- Spa Service Enterprise Reports 21% Profit Growth Amid Cash Flow ShiftAddis Fortune ·
An Ethiopian spa service enterprise has reported a financial update showing a 21 percent increase in its net profit, reaching a total of 52.47 million Birr. Despite th…
- Pope Leo XIV Warns Ethiopia Conflict Leaves Trail of Death and ResentmentAddis Standard ·
Pope Leo XIV has publicly expressed deep concern over the renewed hostilities affecting the Tigray, Afar, and Amhara regions in Ethiopia. In his address, the Pontiff w…
- Overnight Explosions Reported in Addis Ababa Amid Northern Ethiopia FightingAddis Standard ·
Reports indicate that explosions occurred overnight in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, amidst ongoing fighting in the northern part of the country. The provided repor…
- Irreechaa Festival Celebrated with Vibrant Oromo Cultural Displays in FinfinneAddis Standard ·
The traditional Oromo festival of Irreechaa, recognized by UNESCO as part of the Gadaa system, has been celebrated with vibrant festivities in Finfinne (Addis Ababa). …
- Trump Considers US Oil Export Ban Prompting European Reserves DiscussionBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
US President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States is strongly considering a ban on crude oil exports to cushion domestic impacts from rising energy prices…
- PM Abiy Calls for Peace in Irreecha Message Amid Regional Diplomatic CrisisBBC Amharic ·
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has issued a call for peace to those 'standing against their country' during his message for the Irreecha festival. This marks his …
- Fighting in Alamata Leaves Civilian Casualties; Adigrat Eparchy Appeals for HelpAddis Standard ·
More than 50 civilians have reportedly been killed in and around Alamata in southern Tigray during several days of intense fighting in late September. According to a r…
- Michael Ignatieff Criticizes Cold War 'Free World' Concept as a Noble LieAddis Fortune ·
Author and academic Michael Ignatieff has reflected on the Cold War concept of the 'free world,' describing the rhetoric used by Western nations as a 'noble lie.' He a…
- Article Discusses Impact of Micromanagement on Ethiopian OrganizationsCapital Ethiopia ·
Author Samson Worku Teshome has published an opinion piece titled 'The control trap: Why Micromanagement Stifles Growth in Ethiopian Organizations' on Capital Ethiopia…
- How Mobile Phones Are Rewriting Ethiopia’s Financial StoryCapital Ethiopia ·
For decades, access to banking in Ethiopia was severely limited by physical distance. Farmers and traders often faced significant obstacles in reaching physical bank b…
- UAE Allocates $10M for Regional Ebola Containment in East AfricaCapital Ethiopia ·
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a US$10 million allocation to support international containment efforts against the escalating Ebola outbreak in Central a…
- If Ethiopia’s Economy Is Growing, How Are Its Workers Living?Capital Ethiopia ·
In an article authored by Solomon Zena, the writer examines the contrast between reported economic growth and the actual living standards of workers in Ethiopia. The p…
- Building Africa’s Next Broadband Economy Beyond Just ConnectivityCapital Ethiopia ·
In an article authored by Toni Pellegrino, broadband connectivity is highlighted as a critical foundation for Africa's expanding digital economy. As the continent adva…
- Criticism Directed at Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Regarding His Irreecha Message
Jawar Mohammed · A critical political statement has been issued addressing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in response to his Irreecha holiday message. The text asserts that while the Oromo …
- Tigst Assefa Aims to Reclaim Women's Marathon World Record in Berlin
The Reporter · Ethiopian long-distance runner Tigst Assefa is aiming to reclaim the women's marathon world record this coming Sunday in Berlin. Three years ago, Assefa set a historic…
- TPLF Leader Reports New Fighting as Ethiopia, Egypt, and Eritrea Expel DiplomatsBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
TPLF Chairman Debretsion Gebremichael stated that a new phase of fighting has commenced in various locations across northern Ethiopia. While acknowledging that federal…
- Iran War Pulls Horn of Africa into Unified Strategic Theatre, Says Abdul MohammedAddis Fortune ·
According to an analysis by Abdul Mohammed, the ongoing war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran that opened in late February 2026 has effectively pulled the …
- Book Launching Memorializes Miriam Beza Mengistu's Life and Family's Healing JourneyAddis Fortune ·
A new book titled "Pearls in the Valley Where Darkness Lost Its Grip" was officially launched two weeks ago, detailing the life and tragic loss of Miriam Beza Mengistu…
- Oromia Police Announces Road Closures and Traffic Restrictions for IrreechaTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Oromia Police has announced traffic restrictions and road closures in anticipation of the Irreecha festival to be held at Hora Harsadi in Bishoftu on September 24,…
- Vehicle Movement Restrictions Announced in Bishoftu for Irreecha FestivalTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Oromia Police has announced road closures and vehicle movement restrictions in preparation for the Hora Harsadi Irreecha festival in Bishoftu. From September 22 to…
- Addis Ababa Traffic Management Authority dissolvedTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa City Council has decided to dissolve the Traffic Management Authority following a revised proclamation defining the powers and duties of city executive…
- Addis Ababa Traffic Management Authority DissolvedTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa City Council has decided to dissolve the city's Traffic Management Authority under a newly approved proclamation. The decision aims to address administ…
- South Ethiopia, Harari, South West, Benishangul-Gumuz, and Dire Dawa Form GovernmentsTikvah Ethiopia ·
Government formation assemblies were held across several regional states and city administrations in Ethiopia, including South Ethiopia, Harari, South West Ethiopia, B…
- Commentary: Ethiopia's Crisis About Political Order Ownership Beyond Identity PoliticsAddis Standard ·
In an opinion article published by Addis Standard, commentator Hambisa Belina argues that Ethiopia's recurring political crises cannot be adequately explained by ident…
- Significant Gap Observed in USD Exchange Rates Across Ethiopian BanksAddis Fortune ·
A notable divergence in foreign exchange rates was observed across Ethiopian banks for cash customers this week, where the choice of bank proved more impactful than da…
- Ethiopia Reportedly Plans Troop Withdrawal from SomaliaAddis Standard ·
Ethiopia is reportedly preparing to withdraw a significant military contingent of more than 3,000 troops from neighboring Somalia, according to a report by Bloomberg. …
Summaries are written by AI and link to the original reporting.
Zena Digest