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.
- Eritrean Troops Advance Deeper into Tigray Escalating Regional Tensions
Jawar Mohammed · Deutsche Welle reports that Eritrean troops are moving deeper into central Tigray, marking a major escalation that is drawing Ethiopia and Eritrea toward direct confro…
- Beyond Irro’s U.S. Visit: Next steps for Washington–Hargeisa relations
Addis Standard · Somaliland President Irro made a high-profile visit to the United States in September, securing significant access to American lawmakers, policy institutions, and busi…
- Lopsided Votes Reported in Regional Councils for President
Addis Fortune · Reports indicate that voting within regional councils for the President yielded highly lopsided results in favor of the candidate. In the Oromia Regional Council, a to…
- Irreechaa: Celebrating the Oromo Thanksgiving and Cultural Heritage
The Reporter · As the heavy rainy season of Ganna transitions into the bright and sunny dry season of Birraa, communities across central Ethiopia gather to celebrate Irreechaa. Irree…
- First Ebola Patient Dies in Kenya; Ethiopia Strengthens Screening at Borders
Tikvah Ethiopia · Kenya's Ministry of Health announced the death of the country's first imported Ebola virus (Bundibugyo strain) patient. The deceased was a Kenyan citizen who had lived…
- Eritrean Troops Reportedly Deploy in Tigray Amid Rising Tensions with EthiopiaAddis Standard ·
Eritrean soldiers have reportedly deployed in parts of the Tigray region amid escalating tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea. A local official in Adigrat informed AF…
- Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia, and Sudan Sign El-Alamein Declaration; Ethiopia Responds
BBC Afaan Oromoo · Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud signed the 'El-Alamein Declaration' alongside leaders from Egypt, Eritrea, and Sudan in the Egyptian city of El-Alamein. The joi…
- Eritrean troops enter Adigrat; Government forces advance in Agula' and HagereselamTikvah Ethiopia ·
Residents of Adigrat have reported that Eritrean troops have entered the city and are moving towards the regional capital, Mekelle. Locals noted the presence of these …
- Student Registration in Addis Ababa to End on Meskerem 30Tikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa City Administration Education Bureau has announced that student registration for the 2019 academic year will officially close on Meskerem 30, 2019 E.C.…
- US Dollar Average Exchange Rate Sees Slight Increase as Bank Spreads WidenAddis Fortune ·
The average buying quotation for the US dollar in Ethiopia increased slightly from 161.71 Birr to 161.73 Birr, marking a 0.0098 percent rise. Concurrently, the average…
- Parliament Approves Proclamation on Federal Executive OrganizationTikvah Ethiopia ·
The House of Peoples' Representatives has unanimously approved a draft proclamation to determine the naming, organization, powers, and duties of federal executive bodi…
- Ministry of Planning and Development to Become Ministry of National Strategy
Capital Ethiopia · The House of People's Representatives of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia convened its first extraordinary session to discuss key structural legislation. Th…
- Renewed Fighting Escalates in Tigray and Neighboring RegionsAddis Fortune ·
Renewed armed conflict in northern Ethiopia has escalated rapidly across multiple fronts since September 2026. On September 23, 2026, forces operating under the Tigray…
- Children Maimed as Clashes Erupt in Ethiopia's Tigray RegionAddis Standard ·
Scores of civilians, including children, have been severely wounded following the outbreak of renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia's Tigray region. Among the victims …
- Foreign Ministry Plans to Finance Headquarters Restoration via Local PartnersAddis Fortune ·
According to Foreign Affairs Minister Gedion Timotheos (PhD), Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has decided to finance the restoration of its headquarters through…
- African Union Launches Its First Continental Credit Rating AgencyCapital Ethiopia ·
The African Union has officially launched its first continental credit rating agency, marking a significant milestone in the continent's financial independence history…
- Lionel Messi Bids Farewell to International Football with ArgentinaBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Lionel Messi has officially played his final international match for Argentina, leading his team to a 3-0 victory against Benin in Buenos Aires. A massive farewell cer…
- Sudan Army Chief Rejects Peace Talks With RSF, Vows Military VictoryAddis Standard ·
Sudan's army chief, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has explicitly rejected entering into negotiations or peace agreements with the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Force…
- Local Contractors Deserve Stake in Ethiopia’s Mega-Projects, Says Civil Engineers AssociationThe Reporter ·
Amanuel Mekonnen, President of the Ethiopian Association of Civil Engineers (EACE), provided a comprehensive assessment of Ethiopia's construction sector in an intervi…
- Ethiopian Airlines Enters $5 Billion Deal with Boeing for Cargo AircraftAddis Fortune ·
Ethiopian Airlines Group has expanded its commitment with aircraft manufacturer Boeing beyond its initial order for eight 777-8F cargo jets. According to details of th…
- Ethiopia's Capital Market Authority Outlines Custody Framework for Foreign InvestorsAddis Fortune ·
The Capital Market Authority has detailed a strict custody chain framework designed to show regulators exactly who holds security assets in the emerging market. Under …
- Scientists Map Entire Brain Wiring of Male Fruit Fly for First TimeBBC Tigrinya ·
Researchers led by Professor Gregory Jefferis from Cambridge's MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology have successfully mapped all 124 million neural connections in the b…
- AI-Generated Fake Doctors Spread Harmful Medical Misinformation on YouTubeBBC Amharic ·
A investigation by BBC News has revealed an alarming rise in YouTube channels using AI-generated fake doctors to spread misleading medical advice globally. These chann…
- Study in Addis Ababa Reveals Health Risks in Raw Milk Quality and HandlingTikvah Ethiopia ·
A study conducted by the Addis Ababa City Farmers and Urban Agriculture Development Commission across 11 sub-cities has identified significant health risks in raw milk…
- Analysis Raises Concerns Over Integrating Former Rebels into Security ForcesJawar Mohammed ·
A security analysis highlights potential long-term risks associated with the Ethiopian federal government's approach to integrating former ethno-nationalist rebels int…
- Dr. Desalegn Chane Denies Reports of Cabinet Appointment as Fake NewsTikvah Ethiopia ·
Former House of Peoples' Representatives member Dr. Desalegn Chane has refuted social media rumors claiming he was appointed as the Minister of Labor and Skills by Pri…
- Public Library Looted and Destroyed in MekelleTikvah Ethiopia ·
A public library located in the Enda Mariam Gugsa area of Mekelle has been destroyed by looters. The facility, which was recently renovated with the support of the YMC…
- One Killed, Six Injured as Federal Police Open Fire in Negele BoranaAddis Standard ·
A fatal shooting incident occurred in Negele Borana, located within the Oromia region, involving federal police officers and local residents. According to reported det…
- Pope Leo XIV Calls on Warring Factions in Ethiopia to Commit to Honest EngagementAddis Fortune ·
Pope Leo XIV has issued an urgent appeal regarding the conflict in Ethiopia through a message shared on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter). In his…
- Efforts Underway to Restore Addis West Power SubstationTikvah Ethiopia ·
Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) is working on two parallel solutions to restore the Addis West power substation, which has been out of service due to a technical failur…
- Ethiopian Airlines to Resume Daily Durban Flights, Order 10 Boeing FreightersThe Reporter ·
Ethiopian Airlines has officially announced plans to resume its daily passenger flight services to Durban, South Africa, starting on December 11. This route resumption…
- Israeli Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Ethiopian CounterpartTikvah Ethiopia ·
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar held talks with Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gideon Timotheos regarding bilateral relations and regional stability. The ministers di…
- NBE Pumps Extra $340M into Banking System, Lifting Q2 FX Auctions by 68%Capital Ethiopia ·
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has announced a substantial expansion of its foreign exchange auction schedule for the second quarter of the 2026/27 fiscal year. A…
- New Government Targets 9.62% Tax-to-GDP Ratio Amid Economic ReformsThe Reporter ·
Ethiopia’s newly sworn-in government led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has announced plans to raise the country’s tax-to-GDP ratio to 9.62 percent by the 2026/27 …
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