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.
- Federal Police Enter Mekelle and Begin Operations
Tikvah Ethiopia · The Ethiopian Federal Police have entered Mekelle and begun peace and security operations. The police have called on residents to cooperate with the upcoming new admin…
- A Century of Legacy: The Ethio-Djibouti Railway
The Reporter · The Ethio-Djibouti Railway stands as a significant symbol of the enduring relationship between Ethiopia and Djibouti. Spanning over a century, the railway has facilita…
- Students express concern over Educational Assessment and Examination Service fee hikeTikvah Ethiopia ·
Students have expressed significant dissatisfaction with the new fee structure introduced by the Educational Assessment and Examination Service. Under the new policy, …
- Anti-Immigrant Unrest Resurges in South Africa; Asylum Registration HaltedTikvah Ethiopia ·
Renewed anti-immigrant violence has erupted in the South African cities of Durban and Johannesburg (Soweto) since October 7, 2026. Attackers have torched businesses an…
- PM Office Appointment: Role of the 'Delivery Tracking Sector' Head ExplainedTikvah Ethiopia ·
Deacon Daniel Kibret has been appointed as the Head of the Delivery Tracking Sector at the Prime Minister's Office with the rank of Minister. This role focuses on moni…
- Addis Ababa Issues Strict New Regulations for Government Office Rentals
Capital Ethiopia · The Addis Ababa City Administration has unveiled a comprehensive new regulatory framework aimed at reforming the leasing, management, and procurement of office spaces …
- Engineer Aisha Mohammed Appointed to Position in Afar RegionTikvah Ethiopia ·
Former Minister of National Defense Engineer Aisha Mohammed has been appointed as the Head of the Afar Region Housing Development Corporation. The appointment was made…
- Dr. Dereje Duguma Appointed to New PositionTikvah Ethiopia ·
Dr. Dereje Duguma, who has served as State Minister of Health for several years, has been removed from his position. In a new appointment, he has been named as the Coo…
- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Announces New AppointmentsTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced seven new government appointments today. Deacon Daniel Kibret has been appointed as the Head of Delivery Monitoring in the Prim…
- Ethiopia Prepares for New Cabinet Amidst Discussions on Institutional CapacityThe Reporter ·
As the Prosperity Party prepares to form a new federal government following its victory in the June 2026 elections, public attention is focused on the composition of t…
- EHRC annual report highlights human rights violations across several Ethiopian regionsTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released its annual report assessing the human rights situation across the country. The report details various human r…
- EHRC Releases Report on Human Rights Violations in Oromia RegionTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released an annual report detailing human rights violations in the Oromia region from June 2024 to June 2025 (Sene 201…
- EHRC Report Reveals Human Rights Violations in Amhara ConflictTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released its annual report confirming human rights violations occurring in the Amhara region since 2023, amidst the on…
- EHRC Releases 5th Annual Human Rights ReportTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published its 5th annual report covering June 2017 to June 2018 E.C. The report highlights positive developments such …
- President Taye Atskeselassie to Address Joint Session
Addis Fortune · President Taye Atskeselassie is scheduled to address a joint session of parliament this week to outline the government's priorities for the upcoming year. The commenta…
- Escalating Tensions and Mutual Accusations Between Ethiopia and Eritrea
BBC Afaan Oromoo · Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea have escalated following mutual accusations of military aggression. Ethiopia informed the UN that Eritrean troops have crossed in…
- Reconciliation League Forms to Bridge Divides in Higher EducationAddis Fortune ·
The Reconciliation League has been established as an international association of 13 colleges and universities, including the African Leadership University. Founded by…
- Ethiopian Human Rights Commission annual report highlights nationwide abuses
Addis Standard · The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released its annual report, documenting widespread human rights abuses across the country. The findings highlight seri…
- Ethiopia’s Neighbors Unlikely to Influence Tigray War Outcome
Jawar Mohammed · An Al Jazeera analysis suggests that potential military intervention by Ethiopia's neighbors in the Tigray conflict would be ineffective at this stage. The report argu…
- General Samora Yunus Discusses Tigray War and TPLF MiscalculationsBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Former Ethiopian Chief of Staff General Samora Yunus stated that the TPLF entered the northern conflict with a flawed strategy, leading to significant losses. He argue…
- Ethiopian Airlines to resume Addis–Mekelle flights on SundayAddis Standard ·
Ethiopian Airlines has announced the resumption of commercial flight services between Addis Ababa and Mekelle starting this Sunday. This decision follows significant s…
- Ethiopia's Dependency on Djibouti Port and Its Structural RisksAddis Fortune ·
Over 95 percent of Ethiopia's maritime trade relies on the Port of Djibouti, creating a single-corridor dependency. Analysts highlight that this vulnerability exposes …
- Analysis of ritualized conflict in post-2018 EthiopiaThe Reporter ·
Following the 2018 dismantling of the TPLF-led EPRDF regime, Ethiopia has faced ongoing ritualized conflicts. This article analyzes how these conflicts, despite varyin…
- Rethinking Ethiopia's Political Order Beyond Regime and InsurgencyAddis Standard ·
The article critically examines the current Ethiopian political landscape, arguing that rejecting war should not equate to defending the status quo. It posits that the…
- Adey Ababa 1 Real Estate Project InauguratedCapital Ethiopia ·
Dema Hope Real Estate has officially inaugurated the 'Adey Ababa 1' building project in the Bole area of Addis Ababa. The construction of the 21-story modern building …
- PM Abiy Ahmed's New Cabinet and Women's ParticipationBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has received parliamentary approval for his new cabinet of 22 ministers, nine of whom are women, representing 41% of the total. Legal expert …
- US reports no further long-range weapons incidents in EthiopiaAddis Standard ·
The United States government reported no further incidents of long-range weapons use in Ethiopia following its October 7 security alert. The initial alert had warned o…
- Ethiopia's Forex Market Remains Quiet Amid Economic ReformsAddis Fortune ·
Ethiopia's foreign exchange market remains quiet following the implementation of the July 2024 IMF programme, which introduced a market-determined exchange rate. While…
- Ethiopian Airlines Announces Resumption of Flights to MekelleTikvah Ethiopia ·
Ethiopian Airlines has announced the resumption of its scheduled flight services to the city of Mekelle, effective October 11, 2026 (Tikimt 1, 2019 E.C.). The flight s…
- Transformer for Addis West Substation arrives for installationTikvah Ethiopia ·
Ethiopian Electric Power has announced that a replacement transformer, dispatched from Arba Minch, has arrived in Addis Ababa to address issues at the Addis West subst…
- What is Smiling Depression?BBC Tigrinya ·
Smiling depression refers to a mental state where an individual appears happy and socially active on the outside while suffering from depression internally. Although n…
- New Petroleum Pipeline to Link Djibouti and EthiopiaAddis Fortune ·
Ethiopia and Djibouti are set to construct a new 120km petroleum pipeline linking Djibouti's coastal storage facilities to Ethiopia's inland distribution networks. The…
- Key English Premier League Fixtures and Expert PredictionsBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
The upcoming English Premier League matches include highly anticipated fixtures such as Liverpool versus Manchester City, Arsenal versus Leeds United, and Manchester U…
- Ramis Bank Registers Shares with Capital Market AuthorityCapital Ethiopia ·
Ramis Bank has officially registered over 2.1 million shares with the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA). The bank has also secured in-principle approval to lis…
- The Role of AI Technology in the Global SouthAddis Fortune ·
The global race for artificial intelligence is dominated by powerful nations and companies, but countries in the Global South are prioritizing different goals. Rather …
- Century Real Estate Appoints Dawit Tsige as Brand AmbassadorCapital Ethiopia ·
Century Real Estate has officially appointed singer Dawit Tsige as its new brand ambassador. The company announced the partnership yesterday. Century Real Estate is a …
- Ethiopia Participates in the 18th BRICS SummitThe Reporter ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed participated in the 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi from September 12 to 13, 2026. The summit, chaired by India, focused on the theme of …
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