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.
- One Killed, Six Injured as Federal Police Open Fire in Negele Borana
Addis Standard · A 17-year-old youth was killed and at least six other people were injured after Federal Police officers opened fire on residents in Negele Borana town, located in the …
- Stability Reported in Mekelle, Axum, and Maychew Following Entrance of Federal and Tigray Peace Forces
BBC Afaan Oromoo · Residents of Mekelle, Axum, and Maychew report that the situation in these towns has stabilized following the entry of federal government forces and Tigray peace force…
- Gadaa Bank Launches Digital Onboarding for Remote Account Opening
Addis Fortune · Gadaa Bank has officially introduced a new digital service called Gadaa Digital Onboarding. This new platform allows prospective customers residing both within Ethiopi…
- Eritrea Seeks Renewed Engagement as Red Sea Tensions Heighten Its Strategic ValueAddis Standard ·
Eritrean officials are actively positioning the country to re-engage with foreign investors and expand international trade opportunities. The diplomatic and economic p…
- Former Sidama Regional Council Speaker Says Her Facebook Account Was Hacked
Tikvah Ethiopia · Former Sidama Regional Council Speaker Ms. Fantaye Kebede has denied writing an apology letter posted on her Facebook page, claiming her account was hacked. The post h…
- National Dialogue Commission Hands Over Agendas and Recommendations to LawmakersAddis Fortune ·
The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission has officially submitted its compiled agendas and policy recommendations to federal lawmakers. This key step took place last…
- Fine Spinners Targets DRC, Zambia, and Ethiopia in Expansion Drive
Capital Ethiopia · Fine Spinners Uganda Limited has announced an aggressive African expansion strategy targeting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Zambia, and Ethiopia. To support …
- Young Men Flee Tigray Amid Fears of Forced RecruitmentCapital Ethiopia ·
Reports indicate that young men are fleeing the Tigray region due to growing fears of forced recruitment into armed forces. Human Rights Watch previously issued a repo…
- African Leaders to Gather in Egypt for Business SummitCapital Ethiopia ·
African leaders are scheduled to gather in Egypt on Friday for a major business summit aimed at strengthening Cairo's influence across the continent. The event, named …
- South Sudan 2018 Peace Deal Remains Key Legal Instrument, Says AU C5Capital Ethiopia ·
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement remains the country’s paramount legal instrument. This position was emphasized …
- African Food-System Leaders Back Market-Led Model to Scale Agricultural InvestmentCapital Ethiopia ·
African agriculture and food-system leaders have voiced support for a market-led model designed to scale up agricultural investments across the continent. According to…
- Somalia Says Ethiopia Can Use Its Ports via Mogadishu NegotiationsAddis Standard ·
Somalia is open to allowing landlocked Ethiopia to utilize its seaports for commercial activities, provided the terms are formally negotiated with the central governme…
- PM Abiy Ahmed Confirms Constitutional Overhaul Based on National DialogueCapital Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially confirmed that Ethiopia is set to undertake significant constitutional amendments. According to a report by Eyasu Zekarias for…
- CIA Assessment Warns of Internal Fractures in Israel Ahead of ElectionsAddis Standard ·
United States intelligence analysts have issued a warning regarding Israel's vulnerability to internal conflict and institutional instability. According to a classifie…
- Ministry of Revenue Signs Agreement with Abay Printing for Secure ReceiptsAddis Fortune ·
The Ministry of Revenue has officially signed a cooperation agreement with Abay Printing & Paper Packaging PLC to expand the printing and deployment of secure receipts…
- Amnesty Urges AU Emergency Session as Fighting Spreads Across Northern Ethiopia
The Reporter · Amnesty International has officially called on the African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) to convene an emergency session regarding the escalating crisis in …
- Newly Opened Park Along Churchill Avenue Reveals Historical GlimpseAddis Fortune ·
A newly opened public park located along Churchill Avenue in Addis Ababa, directly opposite Lycée Guébré-Mariam, is offering visitors an unexpected window into the pas…
- Ethiopia’s Converging Conflicts Pose Rising Regional Risks in the Horn of AfricaAddis Standard ·
A new op-ed by Adam Daud Ahmed published in Addis Standard warns that Ethiopia’s renewed fighting risks escalating far beyond a simple return to war in the Tigray regi…
- Coal Mining Operations in Boreda TownAddis Fortune ·
In the small town of Boreda, which is located approximately 404 kilometers south of Addis Ababa, active mining operations are taking place. The highlighted coal mine i…
- Ethiopia Finance Forum 2026 Opens in Addis AbabaAddis Fortune ·
Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Temesgen Tiruneh, delivered the opening address at the Ethiopia Finance Forum 2026. During the event, he was escorted to the podium …
- Critical Humanitarian Shortages Threaten IDPs in Amhara RegionAddis Standard ·
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) residing in camps in Debre Birhan are facing severe and worsening shortages of essential supplies, including food, medicine, and ba…
- Enat Bank Shares Gender Banking Model with African PeersAddis Fortune ·
Enat Bank utilized a gathering of banking leaders from across the African continent last week to showcase its specialized gender-focused banking model. The Ethiopian i…
- Zemen Bank Reports Net Profit of 6.75 Billion BirrCapital Ethiopia ·
Zemen Bank announced that it has registered a net profit of 6.75 billion Birr for the concluded budget year. The financial report was presented during the bank's annua…
- EIH to Develop $55 Million Hilton Garden Inn in Addis Ababa CompoundAddis Fortune ·
Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) has announced the development of a new hospitality project within the existing Hilton Addis Ababa compound. The proposed project fe…
- EU Urges Ethiopia and Eritrea to De-escalate TensionsAddis Standard ·
The European Union has issued an urgent call to both Ethiopia and Eritrea, urging them to immediately de-escalate growing tensions between the two nations. The regiona…
- Ethiopia Ranks Fourth on Global Crisis Watchlist: IRC ReportThe Reporter ·
Ethiopia has been ranked fourth among the nations most at risk of a worsening humanitarian crisis on the International Rescue Committee's (IRC) 2026 Emergency Watchlis…
- Diplomatic Efforts Underway to Save Sri Lankan Youth Sentenced to Death in Saudi ArabiaBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
A 24-year-old Sri Lankan migrant worker in Saudi Arabia, Anojaan Sivarasa, is facing execution after the Saudi Supreme Court sentenced him to death for blasphemy again…
- Climate Change Threatens Wheat Production with New Pests and DiseasesCapital Ethiopia ·
Climate change is posing a significant challenge to the agricultural sector through the emergence of new pests and diseases. Experts in the field highlight that this e…
- International Coffee Organization Launches Free Interactive Coffee Data PlatformAddis Fortune ·
The International Coffee Organization (ICO) has officially launched a new, free interactive data tool designed to consolidate key global coffee market statistics into …
- Houthis Claim Strikes on Riyadh Airport and Aramco RefineryAddis Standard ·
Yemen's Houthi rebels announced on Monday that they executed military strikes against King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In addition to the air…
- Donald Trump Says US B-1 Bombers Relocated from UK Base Due to Security ConcernsBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
US President Donald Trump stated that the United States relocated its B-1 strategic long-range bombers from the RAF Fairford airbase in the United Kingdom due to speci…
- Ethiopia's Headline Inflation Drops to 13.21% in 2025, EEA Study ShowsAddis Fortune ·
Ethiopia’s headline inflation has experienced a significant decline, dropping from a high of 34.04 percent in 2022 to 13.21 percent in 2025, according to a recent stud…
- Hundreds Flee RSF Attacks in Sudan's Blue Nile RegionAddis Standard ·
Hundreds of civilians have been forced to flee their homes in Sudan’s southeastern Blue Nile region following intensified attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support For…
- Saudi-Backed Yemeni Forces Push Houthi Rebels from Strategic Bab el-Mandeb StraitBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Yemeni government forces backed by a Saudi-led coalition have reportedly advanced into coastal areas including the town of Morka, pushing Iran-aligned Houthi rebels aw…
- Military Movements in Eastern Tigray Spark Fears of Renewed ConflictBBC Tigrinya ·
Residents in eastern Tigray, particularly in and around the town of Wukro, have expressed growing fears over a potential resurgence of conflict due to significant mili…
- Financial Reports Highlight City Rules Breach and United Debt DetailsBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
A Premier League committee report has revealed financial rule breaches by Manchester City, alleging the club artificially inflated its revenue by over £830 million usi…
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