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.
- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Reappointed for Another Five-Year Term by Parliament
BBC Tigrinya · Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been reappointed by the House of Peoples' Representatives to lead the country for another five-year term following the 7th national elect…
- Otona Hospital faces service disruptions a year after fire, patients struggle
Tikvah Ethiopia · Residents and health professionals report that Otona Hospital, which suffered significant fire damage a year ago, remains unrepaired, causing severe distress for patie…
- Mekelle services restored as city life resumes despite security concernsTikvah Ethiopia ·
Phone, internet, and banking services have been restored in Mekelle following the arrival of the national defense forces and regional peace forces. Residents report th…
- Federal Audit Exposes 1,000 Percent Encroachment Spike in Babile Sanctuary
The Reporter · A performance audit conducted by the Office of the Federal Auditor General (OFAG) has uncovered widespread and severe failures in Ethiopia's national wildlife conserva…
- House of Peoples' Representatives Re-elects Dr. Abiy Ahmed as Prime Minister
Capital Ethiopia · The House of Peoples' Representatives has officially held its inaugural assembly following the 7th general election, which took place on Ginbot 24, 2018 E.C. During th…
- Wondwossen Bekele, founder of the Matiwos Wondwossen Foundation, has passed awayTikvah Ethiopia ·
Wondwossen Bekele, founder and CEO of the Matiwos Wondwossen Foundation, has passed away after battling cancer for one year and ten months. He died on September 24, 20…
- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Sworn in for Second TermCapital Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has officially taken the oath of office for his second term as the leader of Ethiopia. Following his re-election, he will serve as the …
- PM Abiy Vows Ethiopia Will Secure Sea Access and Strengthen Regional Role
Addis Standard · Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) addressed a joint session of parliament following his appointment by the House of Peoples’ Representatives to lead Ethiopia for the nex…
- PM Abiy Ahmed Outlines Government Priorities Following Re-election for Next Five YearsBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed outlined key priorities for his administration's upcoming term after being re-elected to lead Ethiopia for the next five years. Addressing th…
- PM Abiy Ahmed Announces Future Constitutional AmendmentsTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (Dr.) has announced that constitutional amendments will be implemented based on recommendations arising from the national dialogue process. T…
- PM Abiy Ahmed Announces Commitment to Dialogue and ForgivenessTikvah Ethiopia ·
Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed announced that his government will pursue a path of dialogue and forgiveness to ensure lasting peace in the country. The Prime …
- Drone Strikes Kill Civilians, Including IDPs, in Tigray's Shiraro and AdwaAddis Standard ·
Drone strikes reportedly killed and injured civilians in separate attacks in Shiraro, North Western Zone, and Adwa, Central Zone of the Tigray region, on Saturday nigh…
- High Digital Transaction Costs and Fraud Risks Threaten Ethiopia's Financial Inclusion GoalsThe Reporter ·
High digital transaction fees, undisclosed user charges, and unmitigated digital fraud risks are threatening to derail Ethiopia’s push toward universal financial inclu…
- PM Abiy Ahmed speaks on Ethiopia's regional role and sovereigntyTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that Ethiopia will assert its role in the Horn of Africa not through the charity of others, but through its own strength and capabilit…
- Joint Session of Federal Legislative Houses Convenes for New Term
Addis Fortune · This week, the joint session of Ethiopia's federal legislative houses is convening to officially establish a new government administration. The government will be led …
- PM Abiy Ahmed speaks on Ethiopia's need for sea access and military modernizationTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has outlined Ethiopia's strategic priorities in a speech following his appointment by the House of Peoples' Representatives for the next five…
- Ahmed Shide Elected House Speaker; Muferihat Kamil to Lead House of FederationAddis Standard ·
In a significant legislative leadership update, Ahmed Shide has been elected as the Speaker of the House of Peoples' Representatives, the lower house of the Ethiopian …
- ECMA Drafts Investor Compensation Fund to Attract Foreign CapitalAddis Fortune ·
Foreign portfolio investors in Ethiopia could soon receive compensation for financial losses caused by the failure of licensed capital-market service providers or mark…
- Former Finance Minister Ahmed Shide Sworn In as Speaker of ParliamentCapital Ethiopia ·
Former Minister of Finance Ahmed Shide has been officially appointed and sworn in as the Speaker of the House of Peoples' Representatives of Ethiopia. The announcement…
- House of Peoples' Representatives Appoints Abiy Ahmed as Prime MinisterTikvah Ethiopia ·
The House of Peoples' Representatives of the FDRE has appointed Dr. Abiy Ahmed as the Prime Minister of Ethiopia for the next five years. Following his appointment, Dr…
- Temesgen Tiruneh Nominates Dr. Abiy Ahmed for Prime MinisterTikvah Ethiopia ·
Mr. Temesgen Tiruneh, representing the ruling Prosperity Party, has officially nominated Dr. Abiy Ahmed to serve as the Prime Minister of Ethiopia for a five-year term…
- Ayelech Eshete elected as Deputy Speaker of the House of Peoples' RepresentativesTikvah Ethiopia ·
Ms. Ayelech Eshete has been elected as the Deputy Speaker of the House of Peoples' Representatives of the FDRE for the next five years. The election took place during …
- Ahmed Shide Elected as Speaker of the House of People's RepresentativesTikvah Ethiopia ·
Ahmed Shide, who previously served as the Minister of Finance, has been elected as the new Speaker of the House of People's Representatives. He will lead the parliamen…
- Dire Dawa Appoints Abdullahi Aden Yusuf as New MayorAddis Fortune ·
Dire Dawa’s city council convened to open a new term and officially appointed Abdullahi Aden Yusuf as the city's new mayor. The council voted unanimously in favor of t…
- Sudan’s Army Chief Affirms Solidarity with Saudi Arabia over Houthi AttacksCapital Ethiopia ·
Sudan’s military leader, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, held a telephone conversation on Tuesday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss regional security deve…
- Somali Pirates Killed Oil Tanker Crew before Rescue, Official Tells BBCCapital Ethiopia ·
Five crew members of an oil tanker seized by pirates off the coast of Somalia were killed before local security forces managed to retake the vessel, according to a sen…
- Opening Ceremony of the 7th House of Peoples' Representatives BeginsTikvah Ethiopia ·
The opening ceremony of the 7th House of Peoples' Representatives has officially commenced. Members of the parliament alongside invited dignitaries and high-level offi…
- Muferihat Kamil Appointed as Speaker of the House of FederationTikvah Ethiopia ·
It has been announced that Ms. Muferihat Kamil has replaced Mr. Agegnehu Teshager as the Speaker of the House of Federation. The announcement, made on Meskerem 25, 201…
- House of Federation Elects New Speaker and Deputy SpeakerTikvah Ethiopia ·
The House of Federation of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has elected its new leadership. The House unanimously elected Muferihat Kamil as the new Speaker…
- House of Federation Holding 1st Regular SessionTikvah Ethiopia ·
The House of Federation of Ethiopia is currently holding its 1st regular session of the 1st year of the 7th parliamentary term. The council is expected to elect its Sp…
- Ethiopia Launches New Trader Guide and Digital Portal to Support AfCFTA TradeCapital Ethiopia ·
Ethiopia is taking concrete steps to streamline cross-border trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by introducing a new comprehensive resource f…
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