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.
- Appeal Issued to Stop Widespread Looting in Mekelle
Jawar Mohammed · Reports from Mekelle indicate that widespread civilian looting of public institutions and private property is currently taking place across the city. In response to th…
- MFIs Urged to Thoroughly Evaluate Technology Providers Before Purchase
Addis Fortune · Surafel Teshome highlighted a critical challenge facing Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) when adopting new fintech solutions. He noted that technology providers usuall…
- Ugandan General Muhoozi Kainerugaba Expresses Readiness to Send Troops to Ethiopia
BBC Afaan Oromoo · The Chief of Defence Forces of Uganda, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, announced on social media that Uganda is prepared to deploy its military forces to Ethiopia if requ…
- TPLF Forces Reportedly Evacuate Mekelle as Federal and Allied Forces AdvanceBBC Amharic ·
TPLF forces are reportedly evacuating Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, according to local journalists and residents cited by AFP. The withdrawal comes as fed…
- Moyale Residents Face Over Three Years Without Money Transfer Services
Addis Standard · Residents of Moyale town, a key cross-border trading hub situated on the Ethiopia-Kenya border, are experiencing severe disruptions due to a prolonged lack of financia…
- Personal Reflection Highlights Hidden Toll of Street Commerce in EthiopiaAddis Fortune ·
A personal reflection by Kidist Yidnekachew re-evaluates common perceptions of street commerce in Ethiopia. Initially viewed through a strict economic lens assuming ve…
- Addis Ababa roads reopened
Tikvah Ethiopia · Roads in Addis Ababa that were closed for the Irreecha 'Hora Finfinnee' festival have been reopened. The streets have returned to their normal state to facilitate traf…
- Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki Visits Egypt Amid Heightened Diplomatic Tensions With EthiopiaBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki has traveled to Egypt upon an invitation from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to participate in the 'Al-Ameen Africa Forum' i…
- Ethiopian Gaming Studios Rely Heavily on Foreign Capital, Report ShowsAddis Fortune ·
Ethiopian game development studios are heavily dependent on foreign capital, project investors, and grants to sustain their operations due to a weak domestic market. D…
- Concerns Rise Over Brokering New Peace Between Tigray and Federal GovernmentAddis Standard ·
Four years after the Pretoria Agreement was signed to end the devastating war in northern Ethiopia, renewed fighting in the region has raised serious questions about t…
- Study Highlights Environmental and Health Risks of Agricultural ChemicalsAddis Fortune ·
A life-cycle assessment study reveals that agricultural chemicals escaping greenhouses persist in the environment rather than disappearing. Nitrogen compounds, with ca…
- Faro Homosha Girls' Boarding School in Benishangul-Gumuz Reaches Finalists in Global CompetitionBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Faro Homosha Girls' Boarding School, located in the Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia, has been selected as one of the top 10 finalists in a global competition orga…
- Unique Biological Traits and Habitats of Africa's Rare Black Serval WildcatsBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
The black serval is a unique wildcat found in African forests, distinguished by its dark fur caused by genetic mutation, remarkably long legs, and large ears. Compared…
- How to Form a United Peoples of Africa: Indigenous Governance and Unity
The Reporter · This opinion and analytical piece explores the practical implications of achieving continental unity across Africa. It questions what would happen the morning after Af…
- NCBA Group Targets Ethiopia and DRC for Regional Expansion
Capital Ethiopia · NCBA Group PLC, a major East African financial services conglomerate, has identified Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as its next primary frontier m…
- Irreecha Hora Finfinne Festival Concludes PeacefullyTikvah Ethiopia ·
The annual Irreecha Hora Finfinne festival has concluded peacefully in Addis Ababa. Mayor Adanech Abebie stated that the celebration successfully upheld its cultural v…
- Study Reveals 2,800-Year-Old Ethiopian Palace Could Have Stood 16 Storeys HighCapital Ethiopia ·
A new structural engineering study focusing on the historical archaeological site of Yeha in northern Ethiopia has uncovered remarkable findings about ancient Ethiopia…
- Dr. Yetemgeta Asrat Appointed as President of Central Ethiopia RegionTikvah Ethiopia ·
Dr. Yetemgeta Asrat has been officially appointed as the President of the Central Ethiopia Region. The appointment was made by the Council of the Central Ethiopia Regi…
- 13th Anniversary of Lampedusa Shipwreck Commemorated in ItalyBBC Tigrinya ·
A commemoration ceremony was held on the Italian island of Lampedusa to mark the 13th anniversary of the tragic 2013 shipwreck that claimed the lives of 368 migrants. …
- Scientific Insights into How General Anesthetics Work and the Nature of ConsciousnessBBC Tigrinya ·
Although general anesthesia is used in over 350 million surgeries globally each year, the exact mechanism by which these drugs induce unconsciousness has long remained…
- Oromia Caffee Restructures 21 Zones into Six New Administrative RegionsBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
The Oromia Regional Council (Caffee) has restructured the region's 21 zones into six newly organized administrative divisions: East, South East, South, South West, Cen…
- Obbo Dirribii Damusee Shares History and Past Struggles of Irreecha FestivalBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Obbo Dirribii Damusee, an elder with long-standing ties to the Irreecha festival, shared historical insights regarding how the traditional Oromoo thanksgiving celebrat…
- TEDxARADA Launched in Ethiopia by Tina BelayAddis Fortune ·
TEDTalks originally began in 1984 when architect Richard S. Wurman and television executive Harry Marks gathered technology, entertainment, and design professionals to…
- Sudanese Army Orders Troops to Prepare Offensive Against Rebels in Blue NileAddis Standard ·
The commander of the Sudanese army’s 4th Infantry Division has officially ordered troops positioned in the southeastern Blue Nile region to raise their combat readines…
- Russia Warns It Is Prepared to Use Nuclear Weapons If Kaliningrad Is Blockaded or AttackedBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia is fully prepared to use any military force, including nuclear weapons, if its enclave of Kaliningrad comes unde…
- Brazilian Man Arrested After Violent ChatGPT Conversations Raise Safety AlarmsBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
A 36-year-old Brazilian farmer was arrested in Sao Gabriel da Palha after text conversations he had with ChatGPT over two months raised severe security alarms. The mes…
- Ethiopia and Eritrea Sever Diplomatic Ties Again Amid Renewed TensionsBBC Amharic ·
Ethiopia and Eritrea have once again completely severed their diplomatic relations, marking a significant escalation in their historical tensions. Ethiopia closed its …
- Ethiopian Airlines has not yet set a date for resuming flights to MekelleTikvah Ethiopia ·
A senior official from Ethiopian Airlines told Tikvah Ethiopia that the date for resuming flights to Mekelle has not yet been determined. The flights appearing on the …
- Dire Dawa City Administration Appoints New MayorTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Dire Dawa City Council has appointed Mr. Abdullahi Adem as the new mayor of the city. The new mayor holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology and Social Anthropology …
- High-Level Eritrean Delegation Holds Strategic Bilateral Talks with US Officials in WashingtonBBC Tigrinya ·
A high-level Eritrean delegation led by Foreign Minister Osman Saleh conducted strategic discussions in Washington with senior United States officials, focusing on bil…
- Eritrea and US Advance Bilateral Relations Following Sanctions RemovalAddis Standard ·
Eritrea and the United States are working to advance their bilateral relations following the removal of sanctions. In a recent diplomatic call, the Eritrean foreign mi…
- Analysis of TPLF Insurgency Potential and Political Dynamics in TigrayJawar Mohammed ·
This analytical assessment examines the federal government's political strategy in Tigray compared to its actions following the capture of Mekelle in November 2020. Th…
- Analysis Examines TPLF's Internal Political and Military ChallengesJawar Mohammed ·
A political analysis outlines the internal challenges currently facing the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), focusing on leadership fatigue, internal divisions,…
- Analysis: TPLF Insurgency Prospects, Federal State Capacity, and Challenges in TigrayJawar Mohammed ·
A detailed analysis outlines the complex factors shaping the ongoing conflict and potential insurgency in Tigray. External regional actors in Sudan, the Nile, and the …
- Aliko Dangote Discusses African Investment and New Kenya Oil RefineryTikvah Ethiopia ·
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has urged Africans to take control of the continent's development rather than relying on foreign entities. In an interview with the …
- Amnesty Urges AU Emergency Meeting as Northern Ethiopia Conflict EscalatesBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Amnesty International has called on the African Peace and Security Council to convene an urgent meeting regarding the escalating conflict in Ethiopia. The human rights…
- Parents Express Concern Over New Board Governance at Lycée Guébré-MariamAddis Fortune ·
Parents of students at Lycée Guébré-Mariam in Addis Ababa have raised serious concerns regarding the new board-led governance structure established following the exit …
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