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.
- Lt. General Tadesse Worede and other officials return to Mekelle
Tikvah Ethiopia · Four senior officials of the Tigray Interim Administration, including Lt. General Tadesse Worede, have safely returned to Mekelle. The officials had been held for two …
- GERD Coordinating Office official passes away in a car accidentTikvah Ethiopia ·
Ato Hailu Abraham, a long-serving official at the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) Coordinating Office, has passed away following a car accident. Dr. Aregawi Ber…
- Kenya's President William Ruto's promotion of water buffalo milk sparks debate
BBC Afaan Oromoo · Kenyan President William Ruto has proposed water buffalo milk as a solution to the country's ongoing dairy supply shortages. The suggestion caused confusion on social …
- Ethiopian Premier League Ticket Prices Increase Sharply
Addis Fortune · The cost of tickets for the Ethiopian Premier League has risen significantly for the 2026/27 season. The most expensive seats have doubled in price, now costing 2,000 …
- Turin University Proposes Additional 4 Million Euros for Genete Leul Palace
The Reporter · The Polytechnic University of Turin in Italy has proposed an additional 4 million euros for the restoration of the historic Genete Leul Palace in Addis Ababa. This fun…
- UNHCR funding shortfall halts refugee registration in Ethiopia
Addis Standard · The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has announced the suspension of refugee registration in Ethiopia due to a severe global funding shortfall. Th…
- Ethiopia Inaugurates Gold Refinery with 600-Ton Annual CapacityBBC Amharic ·
Ethiopia has inaugurated a state-of-the-art gold refinery in the Bole Lemi Special Economic Zone, capable of processing over 600 tons of precious metals annually. The …
- Riyadh Airport closed for a week following Houthi attackBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Saudi Arabian authorities have announced the closure of Riyadh International Airport for the entire week. This decision follows intensified attacks launched by Houthi …
- Yemen Civil War and the Houthi InsurgencyBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
The civil war in Yemen has intensified, with Houthi rebels conducting significant drone and missile attacks against Saudi Arabia, threatening regional security and glo…
- Ethiopia’s economic growth outlook improves despite persistent inflation and job challenges
Capital Ethiopia · Ethiopia’s economic growth outlook is strengthening due to recent reforms, increased investment, and a more favorable business environment that supports activities bey…
- Zemen Bank Reports Significant Asset and Profit GrowthCapital Ethiopia ·
Zemen Bank S.C. has released its financial report for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2026. The bank announced a 31.9 percent growth in its total assets, reachi…
- Engineers Urge Shift to Local Agricultural Machinery ManufacturingCapital Ethiopia ·
Ethiopian agricultural engineers are advocating for increased investment in domestic manufacturing and assembly of farm machinery. They argue that the country's curren…
- Ethiopian Airlines Cargo Flight Turned Back by IsraelAddis Standard ·
An Ethiopian Airlines cargo flight bound for Ben Gurion Airport in Israel was ordered to turn back to Addis Ababa between Sunday and Monday, October 11–12. Israeli aut…
- Trump targets Somali immigrants at Ohio rally, renews attacksAddis Standard ·
US President Donald Trump criticized Somali immigrants during a campaign rally in Youngstown, Ohio, on Monday. According to the Associated Press, Trump used derogatory…
- US authorities search home of Congresswoman Ilhan OmarBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
US Homeland Security investigators executed a search warrant at the residence of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar in the Washington DC area. Officials stated the search is par…
- Local Cloud Services Expand in EthiopiaAddis Fortune ·
ZERGAW Cloud, VP Solutions, and Nuna Ethiopia have officially launched four new digital products in Addis Abeba. The launch, which took place on October 10, 2026, aims…
- Clashes in South Sudan's Lakes State leave 70 deadAddis Standard ·
Violent clashes between armed youths from rival communities have erupted in South Sudan's Lakes State, resulting in approximately 70 deaths. According to official repo…
- Ethiopia Sees Drop in Human Trafficking Prosecutions, US Report SaysThe Reporter ·
The 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report from the US Department of State highlights a decline in human trafficking investigations, prosecutions, and convictions in Ethio…
- Residents and University community in Aksum protecting propertyTikvah Ethiopia ·
Residents in the city of Aksum are patrolling their neighborhoods to ensure stability and protect property in the absence of formal security. Meanwhile, the Aksum Univ…
- PM Abiy Ahmed held discussions with Israeli PM Benjamin NetanyahuTikvah Ethiopia ·
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced that he held a telephone conversation with his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu. The Prime Minister stated that th…
- Road closure announced in Kera area for BRT constructionTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa Road Authority has announced a total closure of the right side of the road from Kera traffic light towards Mexico, effective from October 13, 2026 (Tik…
- Canadian-Ethiopian Esubalew Belete released after acquittal on terror chargesTikvah Ethiopia ·
Esubalew Belete, a Canadian-Ethiopian citizen, has been acquitted of terrorism charges and released from prison after being detained for over a year. The Federal High …
- ERA advances pilot road safety star rating assessment with iRAPCapital Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Roads Administration (ERA) has launched a pilot road safety assessment project in collaboration with the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP). …
- KEFI resumes Tulu Kapi gold project developmentCapital Ethiopia ·
KEFI Gold and Copper has officially resumed development activities at the Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia. The project, which serves as the company's flagship asset…
- CBE Reduces Non-Performing Loan Ratio to 2.15%The Reporter ·
The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) has successfully reduced its Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio to 2.15 percent for the 2025/26 fiscal year. This performance is not…
- PM Abiy Ahmed Holds Phone Call with Israeli PM Benjamin NetanyahuBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues. The le…
- Ethiopian Agricultural Bank to Commence Operations within Three MonthsCapital Ethiopia ·
The Ministry of Agriculture has announced that the newly established Ethiopian Agricultural Bank is set to begin official operations within the next three months. The …
- Artists and TikTokers Accused of 'Fintech Investment' Fraud Plead Not GuiltyTikvah Ethiopia ·
Artists and TikTokers accused of 'Fintech investment' fraud appeared at the Federal High Court in Lideta today, where they officially pleaded not guilty to the charges…
- Red Sea Afar Group Demands Accountability from Eritrean GovernmentAddis Standard ·
The Red Sea Afar Democratic Organization (RSADO), an opposition group based in Ethiopia, has demanded that Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki and his administration fac…
- MSF Reports Sharp Increase in War-Wounded in Northern EthiopiaAddis Fortune ·
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reported a sharp surge in war-related casualties at hospitals in Korem and Alamata, Northern Ethiopia. Within a 48-hour period in late S…
- Analysis on TPLF's Defeat and the Necessity of Public Support
Jawar Mohammed · The commentary argues that any guerilla movement failing to maintain public support and affection is destined to lose, regardless of its arsenal or size. It highlights…
- Tigray cities including Adwa and Axum under ENDF controlJawar Mohammed ·
Cities across the Tigray region, including Adwa and Axum, have reportedly fallen under the control of the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) and the Tigray Peace …
- EU Urges International Help to Defuse Ethiopia-Eritrea TensionsAddis Fortune ·
The European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs has formally urged unnamed foreign powers to intervene in the growing tensions between Ethiopia and Eritre…
- Sudanese Army Claims Shooting Down Drone Allegedly from EthiopiaAddis Standard ·
The Sudanese army has reported that it shot down a strategic drone described as 'hostile' near Wad al-Mahi in the Blue Nile state. The military claims the unmanned aer…
- Mediation Underway for Ceasefire with Remaining TPLF FightersJawar Mohammed ·
Mediation efforts are currently underway to convince the remaining fighters and commanders of the TPLF to cease hostilities. The initiative seeks to bring an end to th…
- General Tadesse Worede and fellow officers releasedJawar Mohammed ·
General Tadesse Worede and other officers who were previously detained by the TPLF have been released. Reports confirm they are currently safe and in the custody of Et…
- Ethiopian Parliament Unanimously Approves New CabinetAddis Fortune ·
The Ethiopian Parliament officially approved Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's new Cabinet on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The confirmation process was swift, lasting approxim…
- NBE Plans Tax Reform to Boost Interest-Free FinanceThe Reporter ·
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has unveiled a new strategy aiming to reform the national tax framework to support interest-free finance. The proposed changes are …
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