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.
- Dr. Fitsum Assefa Nominated as Minister of Finance
Tikvah Ethiopia · Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has nominated Dr. Fitsum Assefa as the new Minister of Finance. Dr. Fitsum Assefa previously served as the Minister of Planning and Developme…
- Ato Adisu Arega Nominated as Minister of AgricultureTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially nominated Ato Adisu Arega for the position of Minister of Agriculture. This nomination marks a significant change in the cabin…
- Dr. Gedion Timothewos Nominated as Foreign MinisterTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has nominated Dr. Gedion Timothewos as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs for Ethiopia. Dr. Gedion, who previously served as the Minister of…
- Temesgen Tiruneh nominated for Deputy Prime MinisterTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has nominated Mr. Temesgen Tiruneh for the position of Deputy Prime Minister. Mr. Temesgen Tiruneh previously served as the Director General …
- House of Peoples' Representatives Begins Regular Session; PM Abiy to Present CabinetTikvah Ethiopia ·
The House of Peoples' Representatives of Ethiopia commenced its regular session today, Meskerem 28, 2017 E.C. During the session, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) is se…
- US and UK Issue Security Alerts Regarding Ethiopia
BBC Tigrinya · The US Embassy in Addis Ababa has warned citizens against traveling to northern Ethiopia due to reports of potential long-range missile attacks targeting military infr…
- Concerns Raised Over Ministry of Foreign Affairs Building Renovation
Addis Fortune · The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters on Menelik II Avenue, originally designed by Zalman Enav and Michael Tedros, is set for renovation. While the Mi…
- PM Abiy Ahmed's Speech Sparks Mixed Reactions from Political PartiesBBC Amharic ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, following his inauguration for another five-year term, delivered a speech outlining his administration's strategic plans. However, his failu…
- Federal Parliament Convenes to Endorse New CabinetAddis Fortune ·
Members of the federal legislature have convened today to formally endorse the government led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD). This session follows the legislative …
- Chinese youth show renewed interest in Mao ZedongBBC Tigrinya ·
Young people in China, particularly users of the video platform Bilibili, are showing a renewed interest in former leader Mao Zedong, often referring to him as "Teache…
- Three Killed in Houthi Attacks on Saudi AirportsBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Saudi Arabian officials have confirmed that three people were killed following attacks carried out by Houthi militants on Saudi airports over the past two days. The st…
- Karl Bushby: The Man Who Spent 28 Years Circumnavigating the WorldBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Karl Bushby has finally reached the UK after a remarkable 28-year global journey. Starting in South America in 1998 at age 29, he traveled 48,000 kilometers across 29 …
- New Regulation for Autonomous University Budget Management EnactedTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Council of Ministers has enacted Regulation No. 594/2018 to govern the block grant budget for autonomous universities. This regulation establishes a syst…
- Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea of Incursion, Demands Immediate Withdrawal of TroopsTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian government has accused Eritrean forces of entering its sovereign territory and has issued a stern warning demanding their immediate withdrawal. Minister …
- Reports emerge of Eritrean troops entering Tigray regionTikvah Ethiopia ·
Residents of Adigrat and international news agencies have reported large-scale movements of Eritrean troops within the Tigray region. Since the morning of Wednesday, M…
- Ethiopian Athlete Dinkalem Ayele Targets Podium at Toronto Marathon
The Reporter · 25-year-old Ethiopian marathon runner Dinkalem Ayele is set to compete in the upcoming TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon on October 18. Although he only began marathon r…
- Concerns raised over Ethiopia-Eritrea relations
Jawar Mohammed · An individual has reflected on a public warning issued in 2020 regarding Eritrean interference in Ethiopia's internal affairs. The speaker argues that the plea at the …
- Zemen Bank Announces Plans for the 2019 Fiscal Year
Capital Ethiopia · Zemen Bank has officially conducted its annual shareholders' meeting to review the past fiscal year. The bank evaluated its performance and successes achieved during t…
- UN Reports Humanitarian Aid Depots Looted in TigrayThe Reporter ·
The United Nations has officially announced that several humanitarian aid warehouses, including those operated by UN agencies and international partners, have been loo…
- Ethiopian Government Proposes Major Ministerial Mandate OverhaulThe Reporter ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has initiated a significant restructuring of Ethiopia’s federal government institutions at the start of his new five-year term. A draft…
- An Ethiopian Journalist's First Impression of IndiaThe Reporter ·
A reporter from The Reporter Ethiopia shares experiences from a 10-day trip to India in mid-September. The journalist traveled as part of an international media delega…
- Red Sea and Horn of Africa Become Arena for External Power CompetitionAddis Fortune ·
The Red Sea and the Horn of Africa are increasingly becoming arenas for competition among external powers. These global actors are vying for strategic control over por…
- World Bank Projects Africa’s Economic Growth to Rise to 4.3% in 2026The Reporter ·
The World Bank has raised its economic growth forecast for Africa to 4.3% for 2026, driven by stronger regional performances. This follows a 4.1% growth rate recorded …
- Over 20,000 Ethiopians Migrate to War-Torn Yemen in Three Weeks
AS · According to UN reports, over 20,000 migrants have left Ethiopia for conflict-ridden Yemen within a three-week period. Concurrently, 3,700 refugees fleeing Yemen have …
- Reports emerge of Eritrean troops entering Tigray regionBBC ·
Residents of Adigrat and local officials report that significant numbers of Eritrean troops have crossed into the Tigray region, traversing the area on foot and in con…
- Isaias Afwerki's Political Stance and Ethiopia's State SystemJawar Mohammed ·
The provided text analyzes the political perspective of Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki regarding his past alliances with Ethiopian leadership. The author claims Isa…
- MIDROC Investment Group Generates Over $390 Million in Foreign CurrencyCapital Ethiopia ·
MIDROC Investment Group announced it has generated over $390 million in foreign currency from its products during the last fiscal year. Corporate Communications Direct…
- Visa and ETTA partner to digitize Ethiopian commerce with contactless infrastructureCapital Ethiopia ·
ETTA Solutions PLC and Visa have entered a strategic partnership to revolutionize Ethiopia's digital payment landscape. The initiative aims to deploy 148,000 contactle…
- NBE Officials Detail Impact of July 2024 Monetary Policy ReformsAddis Fortune ·
Central Bank research director Habtamu Worku detailed the outcomes of the July 2024 monetary policy reforms, marking a shift to a market-based exchange rate. The refor…
- Yango, Gituji, and Awash Bank make 25 drivers car ownersCapital Ethiopia ·
Yango, Gituji IT Solutions, and Awash Bank have launched a collaborative financial program called "Shufer" to help drivers become car owners. Under this initiative, dr…
- Meet Desta, the dance team preserving East African culture at YaleCapital Ethiopia ·
Desta, founded in 2022, is the only Ethiopian and Eritrean dance group at Yale University. Led by choreographer Meti Negewo, the group focuses on preserving East Afric…
- Machiavelli and Trump: An Analysis of Political Power and LeadershipCapital Ethiopia ·
An opinion piece written by Alazar Kebede for Capital Ethiopia explores the frequent political comparisons between 16th-century Italian philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli…
- Second Forum for Africa Public-Private Partnership Units Opens in Addis AbabaCapital Ethiopia ·
The Second Forum for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Units in Africa has officially opened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The continental gathering is being held under the…
- Kenya Confirms First Ebola Case After Patient Dies in NairobiThe Reporter ·
Kenya has confirmed its first Ebola case after a Kenyan citizen died in Nairobi following travel from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Health Minister Aden Dual…
- Diplomacy Needed to Resolve Tensions Between Ethiopia, Eritrea, and EgyptCapital Ethiopia ·
A recent editorial highlights that the escalating diplomatic confrontation involving Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Egypt poses a serious warning to the Horn of Africa. The re…
- Blending Ethiopian Beans into China’s Coffee CultureCapital Ethiopia ·
Coffee beans originating from the highlands of Ethiopia are traveling thousands of kilometers to Central China’s Henan province. This trade is quietly building a stron…
- Ethiopian Shipping & Logistics Total Equity Reaches 24.1 Billion BirrAddis Fortune ·
Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics has reported a significant financial growth in its recent performance figures. According to the released corporate data, the company's…
- Shashamane Court Sentences Maid to 25 Years in Prison for Killing Six-Month-Old InfantBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
The Shashamane City High Court has sentenced a young maid named Hiwot Daniel to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment for the murder of a six-month-old infant named Na'ol …
- Eritrean Forces Reportedly Cross Ethiopian Border Moving Toward Central TigrayJawar Mohammed ·
International media outlets are reporting that the Eritrean army has officially crossed the Ethiopian border and is advancing past Adigrat toward central Tigray. Curre…
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