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.
- Call Issued for Building a New Political Order in Tigray Following Recent Developments
Jawar Mohammed · Following recent political developments that dislodged the TPLF from its political monopoly in Tigray, an eight-point proposal has been presented outlining a roadmap f…
- US Urged to Press Eritrea Against Hosting TPLF Forces and Boundary CrossingsJawar Mohammed ·
A recent US statement urging both Eritrea and Ethiopia to avoid further military escalation has been characterized as timely and appropriate. However, the commentary w…
- Internet and Phone Services Restored in Mekelle Amid Calls for Essential ServicesJawar Mohammed ·
Reports indicate that internet and phone services have officially been restored in Mekelle, marking a positive step forward for the region. Following this development,…
- Phone and Internet Services Restored in Mekelle and Surrounding Areas
BBC Afaan Oromoo · Phone and internet services have been restored in the Tigray region's capital, Mekelle, and surrounding areas such as Wukro after days of total blackout, residents con…
- Yemeni Houthi Rebels Claim Missile and Drone Strike on Saudi Oil Facility in RiyadhBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Yemeni Houthi rebels have announced that they launched a targeted attack on a Saudi Arabian oil storage facility located in the capital city of Riyadh using drones and…
- Mekelle telecom services restored; security operations underway in the city
Tikvah Ethiopia · Mobile and internet services in Mekelle, which had been suspended for 10 days, were restored today, September 24, 2019 E.C. Following the restoration, families who had…
- 2019 Irreechaa Hora Arsadi festival concluded peacefullyTikvah Ethiopia ·
The 2019 Irreechaa Hora Arsadi festival has concluded peacefully. According to the Oromia Broadcasting Network (OBN), the celebration took place at Lake Hora Arsadi in…
- Federal Government Preparing New Interim Administration in Tigray to Hold ElectionsBBC Tigrinya ·
The Ethiopian federal government is moving to establish a new interim regional administration in the Tigray region that aims to rapidly transition the territory toward…
- Phone and Internet Services Restored in Mekelle CityTikvah Ethiopia ·
Phone and internet services in Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, have been restored after being out of service for 10 consecutive days. Residents of the city …
- US Expresses Concern Over Escalating Ethiopia-Eritrea Tensions, Calls for DialogueBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
The United States government has issued a formal call for Ethiopia and Eritrea to de-escalate growing cross-border tensions, refrain from military conflict, and return…
- Audit Reveals Over ETB 537 Million Uncollected at Addis Ababa University
The Reporter · A financial audit conducted by the Office of the Federal Auditor General (OFAG) has uncovered significant financial irregularities at Addis Ababa University (AAU). Acc…
- Dr. Abraham Belay Confirms Direct Eritrean Military Involvement in Ethiopian ConflictBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
A senior Ethiopian government official, Dr. Abraham Belay, has officially confirmed that Eritrean troops crossed the Ethiopian border and directly participated in the …
- South Africa: Men Mobilize to Combat Rising Gender-Based Violence and FemicideBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
In response to a severe wave of gender-based violence and femicide in South Africa, community-based male initiatives are emerging to address the root causes of the cri…
- Flydubai Co-Pilot Attacks Captain with Axe in Hijacking AttemptBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
A Flydubai co-pilot attempted to hijack a flight bound for Israel and attacked the captain with an axe, according to United Arab Emirates prosecutors. The aircraft was…
- 2019 E.C. Irreecha 'Hora Arsadi' Festival CelebratedTikvah Ethiopia ·
The 2019 E.C. Irreecha 'Hora Arsadi' festival has been celebrated with grandeur. The event marks the Oromo people's celebration of the Irreecha festival at Hora Arsadi…
- The Next Phase of the Tigray War Moves Toward the Eritrean FrontierJawar Mohammed ·
Following the federal government's control of Mekelle and the TPLF's withdrawal from the regional capital, analysis indicates that the conflict is moving north toward …
- Central Bank Weighs Greenfield Entry for First Fully Owned Foreign BanksThe Reporter ·
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) is currently reviewing formal applications from two foreign banking institutions that are seeking to establish fully owned subsidia…
- Federal Government Shows Signs of Learning Lessons from Tigray ConflictJawar Mohammed ·
An observation indicates that the Ethiopian federal government has drawn proper lessons from the previous war in the Tigray region and has taken steps to correct its p…
- Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and AeTrade Group Sign Partnership Agreement
Capital Ethiopia · The Addis Ababa Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations has officially signed a strategic agreement with the African Electronic Trade Group (AeTrade Group). The …
- Addis Ababa Revenues Bureau Issues Directive for Taxpayers Without Account BooksTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa City Administration Revenues Bureau has officially published a manual detailing operational procedures for taxpayers who are unable to present account …
- Tribute Paid to Abbaa Gadaa Bayyanaa Sanbato for Contributions to IrreechaJawar Mohammed ·
As the Irreecha festival is being celebrated, special tribute has been paid to Bayyanaa Sanbatoo, described as the Abbaa Gadaa of the Oromo struggle. His significant c…
- Ethiopian National Defense Force and Tigray Peace Force take control of MekelleTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) and the Tigray Peace Force have successfully taken full control of Mekelle, the capital city of the Tigray region. The join…
- Prominent AI Researcher Timnit Gebru Named 2026 Right Livelihood Award Recipient
Addis Standard · Prominent artificial intelligence researcher Timnit Gebru has been named as a recipient of the prestigious 2026 Right Livelihood Award. The Right Livelihood Award is w…
- Policy and Data Credibility Deficit Threatens Ethiopia's Inflation Fight, EEA Survey FindsThe Reporter ·
A comprehensive expert elicitation survey conducted by the Ethiopian Economics Association (EEA) has uncovered widespread skepticism among economic scholars regarding …
- Whereabouts of Lt. Gen. Tadesse Worede Unknown After Abduction by Tigray ForcesBBC Tigrinya ·
The whereabouts of Lieutenant General Tadesse Worede remain unknown eight days after he was taken from his residence by Tigray forces, according to BBC sources citing …
- Evaluation Standards and Knowledge Control Shape Governance in African Development
Addis Fortune · According to an analysis by Takunda Chirau, Steven Masvaure, and Hlanganani Mnguni, the evaluation of development projects reflects what is deemed important and whose …
- Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede and other Tigray leaders taken to unknown locationTikvah Ethiopia ·
Former Tigray interim administration president Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede, security head Col. Tewolde Gebretinsae, and political affairs head Isaias Tadesse have been for…
- ENDF and Tigray Peace Force Take Control of MekelleTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian National Defense Force, in coordination with the Tigray Peace Force, has reportedly taken control of Mekelle city, including its entrances and airport. T…
- Oromia Bank Inaugurates 11-Story Mixed-Use Building in Sheger City's Gelan Sub-CityTikvah Ethiopia ·
Oromia Bank has officially inaugurated an 11-story mixed-use building located within its Excellence and Convention Center in Gelan Sub-City, Sheger City. The inaugurat…
- Michael Ignatieff Analyzes the New Global Order and the Rise of ProtectionismAddis Fortune ·
Academic and commentator Michael Ignatieff has offered a stark assessment of the changing global geopolitical reality, stating that every nation is currently forced to…
- Call for Action Issued to Mekelle Residents to Stop Widespread LootingJawar Mohammed ·
Reports from local sources in Mekelle indicate that widespread looting is currently taking place targeting both public institutions and private property. The message e…
- Reflecting on Enkutatash: The Cultural Significance of Ethiopia's New YearThe Reporter ·
As the heavy rains of the Kiremt season begin to subside across Ethiopia, the highland landscapes undergo a striking natural transformation. The fields become covered …
- TPLF Forces Reportedly Withdraw from Mekelle as Federal Troops AdvanceBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
TPLF forces and their leadership are reportedly withdrawing from Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, according to news reports citing journalists, residents, an…
- Rising Inflation and Living Costs Become Central Focus of Daily LifeCapital Ethiopia ·
A newly published commentary highlights how the ongoing economic pressures of inflation and rising living costs have become an unavoidable part of daily conversation i…
- Geopolitical Contest for Horn of Africa Ports and Military Bases Poses Security RisksAddis Fortune ·
In an analysis by Abdul Mohammed, strategic ports and military bases stretching from Djibouti and Berbera to Assab and Port Sudan have become the central focal points …
- Ethiopia Partners with IFC to Establish First Mortgage Refinance CompanyCapital Ethiopia ·
The National Bank of Ethiopia and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have signed a cooperation agreement to establish Ethiopia's first Mortgage Refinancing Co…
- Azeb Melaku Author's Book Addresses Grief, Family, and Mental Health TherapyAddis Fortune ·
Author Azeb Melaku has detailed personal and societal reflections in her book titled 'Pearls in the Valley Where Darkness Lost Its Grip'. The text explores the deep re…
- UN Security Council to Hold Closed Talks on Northern Ethiopia TensionsThe Reporter ·
The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to convene closed consultations to discuss the deteriorating security situation in northern Ethiopia. Renewed tensions…
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