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.
- Price Caps Imposed on Bottled Water in Welkite City
Tikvah Ethiopia · The Welkite City Trade and Market Development Office has imposed price caps on bottled water due to excessive price hikes exploited from water shortages. Two-liter, on…
- ENDF and Tigray Peace Force Advance as Eritrean Troops WithdrawTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) and the Tigray Peace Force are securing key towns across Tigray. Reports confirm the forces have taken control of Adigrat, …
- NaMA Accuses Tigray Peace Force of Abuses in Raya Alamata
Addis Standard · The National Movement of Amhara (NaMA) has accused the Tigray Peace Force (TPF) of committing killings and attacking returning internally displaced persons in Raya Ala…
- WTO Raises Global Merchandise Trade Forecast for 2026
Addis Fortune · The World Trade Organization (WTO) has revised its 2026 global merchandise trade growth forecast to 3.9 percent, up from the previously projected 1.9 percent. This gro…
- Witnesses deny Ethiopian army crossed into EritreaTikvah Ethiopia ·
Eyewitnesses have stated that the Ethiopian National Defense Force has not crossed the border into Eritrea beyond the towns of Elidar and Bure. This report comes in re…
- Somalia Declares "Neutrality" Amid Ethiopia-Eritrea Tensions
BBC Amharic · Somalia's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hassan Mohamed Ali, stated that his country maintains a "neutral" stance regarding the ongoing tensions between Ethiopia …
- Addis Ababa City Administration Prepares New Legal Framework for Milk Quality and SafetyTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa Farmers and Urban Agriculture Development Commission has announced a new legal framework to address health concerns related to raw milk. The regulation…
- African Union Launches African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA)Addis Fortune ·
The African Union officially launched the African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) on October 7, 2026, in Port Louis, Mauritius. The agency is headquartered in Port Louis …
- From Bullets to Screens: Digital Mobilization in Ethiopian PoliticsAddis Standard ·
In a recent op-ed, Abdunasir Isak Ahmed explores how Ethiopia's political landscape is evolving from physical confrontations to digital engagement. The article highlig…
- National Bank of Ethiopia Schedules Forex Auctions Through DecemberAddis Fortune ·
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has announced a series of six foreign exchange auctions, each valued at 140 million dollars, scheduled to take place throughout the…
- 120 staff removed from Oromia Security Bureau
Jawar Mohammed · The Oromia Security Bureau is undergoing a major restructuring, leading to the removal of 120 individuals described as being involved in corrupt practices. Following t…
- Djibouti Ports Face Rising Operational Costs Due to Red Sea Crisis
Capital Ethiopia · Djibouti's port sector is seeing increased activity due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea disrupting major global shipping routes. While transshipment vo…
- Senior Federal Officials Visit Mekelle and AdigratBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Former interim Tigray administrator Getachew Reda, National Security advisor Ambassador Redwan Hussein, and Nuclear Energy Commissioner Dr. Abraham Belay traveled to M…
- Traffic congestion plagues Bole minibus terminalAddis Fortune ·
Drivers and staff at the Bole minibus terminal are reporting significant operational difficulties due to overcrowding. Taxis traveling to Mexico and Arat Kilo are now …
- Eritrea requests UN intervention in Ethiopia standoffAddis Standard ·
The Eritrean government has formally requested the United Nations to intervene in the escalating diplomatic and military standoff with Ethiopia. As tensions rise, Addi…
- Ethiopia Returns USD 109 Million in Unspent World Bank Loan
The Reporter · Ethiopia has officially cancelled and returned approximately USD 108.9 million in unwithdrawn World Bank credits. This decision follows the completion of the Modjo-Haw…
- Assessment of TPLF's Military Status and Diplomatic ShiftsJawar Mohammed ·
The analysis asserts that the TPLF's military capacity has significantly diminished, with many fighters deserting or surrendering and leadership facing internal purges…
- Federal Court Suspends VAT Registration Directive for LawyersAddis Fortune ·
A panel of federal judges has suspended a directive requiring lawyers to register for Value-Added Tax (VAT). The court ruled that the lawyers challenging the regulatio…
- Over 200 Killed in Air Strike on Gold Mine in SudanAddis Standard ·
An air strike on an artisanal gold mining site in northeastern Sudan, near the border with Egypt, has resulted in the deaths of at least 200 people. The attack, which …
- Unfinished buildings in Ethiopia to host COP32 delegatesAddis Fortune ·
Organizers of the 32nd United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32) are planning to utilize unfinished residential projects in Addis Ababa, Bishoftu, and Adama as …
- Bank of Abyssinia Reports 56.9% Profit Surge for 2025/26Addis Fortune ·
Bank of Abyssinia reported a pre-tax profit of 15.85 billion Birr for the 2025/26 fiscal year, marking a 56.9% increase. During the annual shareholders' meeting held a…
- Zemen Bank Share Profits and Non-Performing Loan StatusCapital Ethiopia ·
Zemen Bank President Ato Dereje Zebene has provided insights into the bank's financial performance. The discussion centers on the returns generated per share for the b…
- National Unity Vital To Defending Sovereignty From Foreign AggressionThe Reporter ·
The report highlights that Eritrean troops have allegedly deployed deep into northern Ethiopia, characterizing the move as an act of belligerence and a violation of in…
- Why Peace Agreements Fail? Lessons from Rwanda and SudanBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
The article analyzes why peace agreements often fail, specifically examining the cases of Rwanda and Sudan. It discusses the 1993 Arusha Accords in Rwanda, noting that…
- Power bank fire forces Indigo flight to land; no injuries reportedTikvah Ethiopia ·
An IndiGo Airlines flight (6E 6115) from Delhi to Chennai was forced to make an emergency landing in Hyderabad after a power bank in a passenger's bag caught fire in t…
- Ethiopia Allows State Enterprises to Write Off Decade-Old ReceivablesThe Reporter ·
The Ethiopian Ministry of Finance has issued Directive No. 1151/2026, creating a legal framework for state-owned enterprises to clean up their balance sheets. The new …
- Eritrea Urges UN Security Council to Impose Chapter VII Sanctions on EthiopiaCapital Ethiopia ·
Eritrea has formally petitioned the United Nations Security Council to take binding actions against Ethiopia under Chapter VII of the UN Charter. The Eritrean governme…
- Muger Cement Factory Urged to Reform Following Market Share DeclineCapital Ethiopia ·
Muger Cement Factory, a long-standing key player in Ethiopia's construction sector, is facing calls for urgent reform. Reports indicate that the state-owned enterprise…
- Addis Ababa Revenue Bureau Issues Notice to Warehouse LessorsTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa Revenue Bureau has issued a formal notice directed at all private limited company (PLC) warehouse lessors operating within the city. This notification …
- 139 Migrants Die in Shipwreck off Djibouti CoastTikvah Ethiopia ·
A boat carrying approximately 350 migrants capsized near the coast of Djibouti, resulting in at least 139 deaths, including 15 children. According to the International…
- Federal delegation visits AdigratTikvah Ethiopia ·
A delegation from the federal government, including Getachew Reda and Dr. Abraham Belay, visited the towns of Adigrat and Edaga Hamus on October 1, 2019 (EC). Resident…
- UNCTAD Warns of Sharper Global Economic Slowdown by 2026Capital Ethiopia ·
The United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released its 2026 Trade and Development Report, warning of a significant economic slowdown. Global growth is proj…
- UN Secretary-General Calls for Immediate Halt to Hostilities in Northern EthiopiaCapital Ethiopia ·
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed deep concern regarding the recent surge of intense military clashes in northern Ethiopia. He warned that the resump…
- Captain Tefera Kassa Appointed CEO of Ethiopian Maritime Transport and LogisticsCapital Ethiopia ·
Captain Tefera Kassa has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Maritime Transport and Logistics (EMTL). He replaces Engineer Abdulber Shemsu, …
- TPLF Forces Take Control of ZalambessaJawar Mohammed ·
TPLF forces have seized control of the town of Zalambessa, advancing to the border area between Ethiopia and Eritrea known as Faatsi. Following this development, the s…
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