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.
- US Foreign Policy on Ethiopia: Analyzing the Trump Administration's Stance
Jawar Mohammed · The text analyzes the recent foreign policy statements from the incoming US Trump administration regarding Ethiopia. The administration characterizes armed groups with…
- Carrefour to Launch Operations in Addis Ababa Within Two Weeks
Capital Ethiopia · French retailer Carrefour is set to begin selling its products in Addis Ababa within two weeks. The company's entry into the Ethiopian market follows a franchise and s…
- Robbery Attempt Reported in Gambella; Authorities Issue Warning
Tikvah Ethiopia · The Gambella City Peace and Security Office reported that organized groups attempted to loot homes of displaced individuals this morning, prompting security forces to …
- 11 People Killed by Militants in Sodo Woreda, East Gurage ZoneTikvah Ethiopia ·
Residents of Sodo Woreda in the East Gurage Zone of Central Ethiopia have reported a severe security crisis. According to local sources, at least 11 farmers have been …
- Humanitarian Aid Reaches Northern Ethiopia, UNOCHA Reports
The Reporter · The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) has reported that humanitarian aid has reached Northern Ethiopia. According to an updat…
- Drone attacks controversy and denial by political groupsJawar Mohammed ·
Following drone attacks in Addis Ababa and Bishoftu, member organizations of a coalition are reportedly denying involvement to the United States government. These grou…
- LCIA Orders ERC to Pay Yapi Merkezi $213.6 Million in Arbitration Ruling
Addis Fortune · The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) has ordered the Ethiopian Railways Corporation (ERC) to pay Turkish contractor Yapi Merkezi $213.6 million, plus 9…
- Self-Defense Alliance Responds to US Secretary of State
BBC Afaan Oromoo · The newly formed 'Self-Defense Alliance' (Tumsi of Baraaruu) has rejected comments made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding the security situation in Ethiop…
- FaydaVerse Begins Charging Banks for Digital ID VerificationCapital Ethiopia ·
FaydaVerse, the institution responsible for Ethiopia's national digital ID, has officially introduced fees for identity verification services used by banks and various…
- Alliance for Survival rejects Rubio’s characterization of Ethiopia’s conflict
Addis Standard · The Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival has officially rejected comments made by US official Marco Rubio, which characterized elements of the Ethiopian con…
- African debt restructuring efforts gaining momentumCapital Ethiopia ·
According to a new report by the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable, African debt restructuring processes are making significant progress. Ghana and Zambia are currently…
- Optasia and ETTA Partner to Expand Credit Access for Ethiopian BusinessesCapital Ethiopia ·
Global fintech company Optasia has announced a new strategic partnership with the Ethiopian technology firm ETTA. The collaboration is designed to enhance financial in…
- IMF Raises Sub-Saharan Africa Growth Forecast Amid Rising Economic RisksCapital Ethiopia ·
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released an updated economic growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa, projecting a growth rate of 4.5 percent for both 2026 an…
- Eritrean Farmer Named One of FAO's '100 Food Heroes' of 2026BBC Tigrinya ·
Eritrean farmer Rosina Mebrahtu has been recognized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as one of the '100 Food and Agriculture Heroes' of 2026. The award w…
- Ethiopia's IMF Shareholding and Economic Growth AnalysisAddis Fortune ·
Ethiopia's shareholding in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) stands at 300.7 million Special Drawing Rights (SDR), equivalent to approximately 410.3 million dollar…
- PSNP 6 Prohibits Public Works in Mine-Risk Zones Without ClearanceThe Reporter ·
Ethiopia's sixth Productive Safety Net Programme (PSNP 6) has released a new environmental and social safeguards framework regarding infrastructure implementation. Und…
- United Capital Ethiopia to lead local distribution of Dangote Refinery sharesCapital Ethiopia ·
United Capital Financial Services Ethiopia (UCFS Ethiopia) has been selected as the lead distributor, official stockbroker, and joint issuing house for the initial pub…
- Reflections on Intellectual Independence and Conformity in Ethiopia
Ethiopia Insight · Ethiopia Insight has published an analytical piece exploring the state of intellectual independence and public discourse in Ethiopia. Building on recent articles by Me…
- Kenya’s confirmed Ebola cases rise to eightAddis Standard ·
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Kenya has risen to eight, according to reports from the Associated Press. The latest individual tested positive while already in…
- Austrian Airlines flight diverted to Bulgaria following a bomb threatBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
An Austrian Airlines flight traveling from Tel Aviv to Vienna was forced to make an emergency landing in Sofia, Bulgaria, following a bomb threat. Bulgaria's transport…
- Egypt agrees to support Saudi Arabia in fighting Houthi rebels in YemenBBC Amharic ·
A high-ranking Egyptian security body announced on Sunday that it has agreed to support Saudi Arabia in its ongoing war against Houthi rebels in Yemen. This decision f…
- Shift in Alliances in Northern Ethiopia Conflict and its ImplicationsBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
The alliances in the Northern Ethiopia conflict have shifted significantly compared to the 2020-2022 period. Previously, Amhara militias and Eritrean forces fought alo…
- Expert advice on food stockpiling amid climate and El Niño concernsBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Experts are advising citizens to prepare for potential food supply chain disruptions linked to climate change and the El Niño phenomenon. Professor Richard Wilding, a …
- Aliko Dangote to list 10% of Gode Fertilizer on Ethiopian Securities ExchangeThe Reporter ·
Aliko Dangote, the president and chairman of Dangote Group, has announced plans to list at least 10 percent of his Gode fertilizer business on the Ethiopian Securities…
- Ethio Telecom Appoints Tariku Demissie as Acting CEOThe Reporter ·
The Board of Directors of Ethio Telecom has appointed Tariku Demissie as the new acting CEO of the company. This appointment follows the transition of the former CEO, …
- Awash-Kombolcha-Hara Gebeya Railway Project to be Completed in Two YearsCapital Ethiopia ·
The legal dispute between the Awash-Kombolcha-Hara Gebeya railway construction project and the contractor, Yapi Merkezi, has been officially resolved. Following the se…
- Experts warn Ethiopia’s economic reforms risk failure without better implementationCapital Ethiopia ·
Experts have warned that Ethiopia’s economic reform agenda is facing significant risks due to a persistent gap between policy planning and implementation. During a rec…
- Over 85% of Inspected Diesel Vehicles Fail Addis Ababa Emission StandardsThe Reporter ·
According to a report from the Addis Ababa City Administration Transport Bureau, more than 85 percent of diesel-powered vehicles inspected during the first quarter of …
- Marco Rubio comments on Ethiopia's current situationTikvah Ethiopia ·
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described armed groups fighting the federal government in Ethiopia as "separatists" and stated that the US understands the government…
- Tigray Interim Administration and Challenges of Democratic TransitionThe Reporter ·
The Tigray Interim Regional Administration, established following the Pretoria Agreement to end the 2020-2022 civil war, faces significant challenges in stabilizing th…
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Comments on Ethiopia's Security SituationBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has condemned the drone attack reportedly carried out by TPLF militants on Addis Ababa, labeling it a terrorist act. During recent me…
- Donald Trump Halts Imminent Sanctions on RussiaBBC Tigrinya ·
US President Donald Trump has abruptly halted a package of new sanctions against Russia that were scheduled to take effect within days. The decision comes amidst escal…
- Kenya confirms four new Ebola casesBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Kenya's Ministry of Health has announced the confirmation of four new cases of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country …
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Warns Against Ethiopia-Eritrea Border EscalationCapital Ethiopia ·
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed concerns regarding the rising border tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea. Following reports of increased troop move…
- US urges Israel to halt settler violence in the West BankBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
The United States has urged Israel to take further action to halt violence and attacks committed by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Washington is pressing the Israe…
- Russia Expresses Readiness to Mediate Between Ethiopia and EritreaBBC Tigrinya ·
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov announced that Russia is ready to mediate between Ethiopia and Eritrea to resolve rising tensions on the sidelines of …
- Eritrean National Cycling Team Heads to Kenya for 2026 African ChampionshipBBC Tigrinya ·
The Eritrean national cycling team has departed for the 2026 African Cycling Championship, which will take place in Kisumu, Kenya, from October 21 to 25. Led by coach …
- Over 200 people found chained in illegal South African rehabilitation centerBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
South African police raided an illegal rehabilitation center run by a church in Mpumalanga province, rescuing over 200 people. Authorities reported finding severe abus…
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