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.
- Britain Threatens Visa Ban on Eritreans Over Asylum Cooperation
ENA · UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has threatened a total visa ban on Eritrean nationals unless Asmara cooperates on the return of failed asylum seekers and foreign nat…
- PM Abiy Ahmed Criticizes TPLF and Pretoria Agreement Implementation
BBC Tigrinya · Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed accused the TPLF of violating the 2022 Pretoria Peace Agreement. In a recent interview, he urged armed youth in Tigray to disarm and reintegr…
- Coopbank's CoPay e-Birr reaches 22.3 million users
Addis Fortune · The Cooperative Bank of Oromia (COOP) has announced significant growth for its digital wallet service, CoPay e-Birr. According to the bank's latest performance report,…
- The Challenges of Somalia's Aid Dependency
Addis Standard · Abdinasir Ali Osman argues that Somalia's decades-long reliance on international aid risks creating a cycle of long-term dependency. While aid remains a crucial lifeli…
- IMF-World Bank Bangkok Meetings: Implications for Ethiopia and the Horn
The Reporter · The 2026 IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings held in Bangkok have placed a spotlight on Ethiopia's economic trajectory and its engagement with global financial in…
- Prominent Rwandan critic Robert Kabera found dead in UgandaBBC Tigrinya ·
Robert Kabera, a former Rwandan soldier and vocal critic of President Paul Kagame, has been found dead in neighboring Uganda. The 50-year-old had fled Rwanda after fac…
- Priest dies after crucifix falls on him during live-streamed mass in EcuadorBBC Tigrinya ·
A tragic incident occurred in a church in Guayaquil, Ecuador, during a live-streamed mass. Father Patricio Alfredo Sanchez Molinari, 53, died instantly after a large w…
- PM Abiy Ahmed Issues Strong Warning to EritreaBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has issued a stern warning to Eritrea, stating that the consequences will be severe if the country does not cease its alleged involvement in …
- Ethiopia and Africa's Oil Dependency and Renewable Potential
The Africa Report · This analytical piece discusses how African nations' heavy reliance on fossil fuel imports creates significant economic vulnerability. Countries like Ethiopia, Kenya, …
- US Issues Travel Advisory for Kenya Due to Ebola ConcernsAddis Standard ·
The United States government has raised its travel advisory for Kenya to Level 3, citing health risks associated with the spread of Ebola. According to a statement iss…
- Pope Leo XIV undergoes lung surgeryBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
The Vatican has announced that Pope Leo XIV underwent a successful lung surgery to remove a growth from his lung. The 71-year-old Pope underwent a 90-minute procedure …
- Federal Government Establishes Interim Administration in TigrayBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
The Ethiopian federal government announced on October 16, 2026, the establishment of an interim administration for the Tigray region, tasked with overseeing the area f…
- Kidney disease cases increasing among children in Ethiopia, warns Mary Joy
Tikvah Ethiopia · Mary Joy Ethiopia founder, Sister Zebider Zewde, has warned that kidney disease, previously associated primarily with the elderly, is increasingly affecting children. …
- Rising Kidney Disease Among Children Reaches Alarming LevelsTikvah Ethiopia ·
Mary Joy Ethiopia has reported a concerning rise in kidney disease across the country, highlighting that it now affects children as well as the elderly. Founder Sister…
- PM Abiy Ahmed Issues Strong Warning Regarding Eritrean AdministrationTikvah Ethiopia ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, in a recent interview with national television, warned the Eritrean government (PFDJ) to cease its destructive activities. The Prime Ministe…
- Kenya: Pastor charged for the deaths of 191 peopleTikvah Ethiopia ·
In Kenya, Pastor Paul Mackenzie and 29 followers have been charged with the deaths of 191 people at the Shakahola forest. Most of the victims were children who were re…
- AfDB Targets USD 12.6 Billion Lending Goal for 2026The Reporter ·
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has utilized 43.4 percent of its risk capital and 23.4 percent of its statutory lending limit according to a new comparison report.…
- Getachew Reda Discusses Tigray's Current Situation with DiasporaTikvah Ethiopia ·
Getachew Reda, the Ethiopian Prime Minister's advisor on East African affairs, held a discussion with the Tigrayan diaspora and Eritrean opposition groups regarding th…
- French Retailer Carrefour to Launch Operations in Ethiopia
Capital Ethiopia · French retail giant Carrefour will officially launch operations in Ethiopia starting December 8, 2024 (Hidar 29, 2017 E.C.), according to a statement by MIDROC Investm…
- Policy Studies Institute releases study on social media usage in EthiopiaTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Policy Studies Institute has released a study on social media usage, benefits, and challenges in Ethiopia. The study reveals that while AI-generated misleading ima…
- Ethiopia’s Renewable Energy Potential Opens New Avenues for African CooperationENA ·
Representatives from the Uganda Solar Energy Association and the Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria highlighted Ethiopia’s renewable energy potential as a catalys…
- 6 Killed and Others Abducted in Armed Attacks in Arsi ZoneTikvah Ethiopia ·
Six people have been killed and several others abducted in armed attacks across the Honkolo Wabe and Shirka districts in the Arsi Zone of the Oromia region, according …
- Ministry of Finance Targets ETB 134 Billion in Q2 Domestic BorrowingThe Reporter ·
Ethiopia's Ministry of Finance has released its treasury bill auction calendar for the second quarter of the 2019 Ethiopian Fiscal Year. The plan targets a gross issua…
- Ghana set to overtake Ethiopia as Africa’s eighth-largest economyAddis Standard ·
According to recent reports, Ghana is set to overtake Ethiopia as Africa’s eighth-largest economy. This shift in economic rankings follows Kenya’s emergence as the lea…
- US Ambassador Ervin Massinga Discusses Peace and Regional TiesThe Reporter ·
US Ambassador to Ethiopia Ervin J. Massinga has participated in an extensive interview regarding his diplomatic work and the current political climate in Ethiopia. Thr…
- Afar People's Party gains cabinet role as parliamentary opposition growsAddis Fortune ·
The Afar People's Party (APP) secured one seat in the federal legislative house during the June elections. Following this, the party's Chairman, Musa Adem, was appoint…
- Shortage and Quality Issues of Mental Health Medications Reported in EthiopiaTikvah Ethiopia ·
Dr. Engida Girma, Secretary-General of the Ethiopian Psychiatric Association, has stated that chronic shortages, poor quality, and rising costs of mental health medica…
- Ethiopia Warns Somaliland Recognition Could Strengthen Terror GroupsAddis Standard ·
The Ethiopian government has warned that officially recognizing Somaliland could undermine regional counterterrorism efforts and inadvertently strengthen Al-Shabaab. T…
- Ethiopian Electric Power Accelerates 18 Grid Projects Ahead of COP32Capital Ethiopia ·
Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) is accelerating the implementation of 18 major electricity infrastructure projects to strengthen the national grid. The initiative is sp…
- Private Higher Ed Institutions Cite Regulatory Burden as Existential ThreatCapital Ethiopia ·
Private higher education institutions in Ethiopia have warned that current regulatory frameworks are creating significant financial pressure on the sector. Institution…
- Oromo intellectuals debate OLA-Fano alliance within 'Alliance for Survival'Addis Standard ·
Oromo intellectuals are actively debating the participation of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) and Fano in the newly formed 'Alliance for Survival.' This alliance has …
- Addis Ababa Security Bureau to Crack Down on Illegal Vehicle Pass UsersTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa Peace and Security Administration Bureau has announced strict enforcement actions against drivers using illegal vehicle passes. The bureau clarified th…
- Ethiopia’s Property Tax Reform Facing Delays, Report SaysThe Reporter ·
Ethiopia’s property tax reform is facing significant implementation delays across the country, according to a recent report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). …
- Ethiopia strengthens Ebola preparedness amid regional outbreaksAddis Standard ·
The Ethiopian Ministry of Health has announced that it is strengthening preventive measures against the Ebola virus disease, following outbreaks reported in the Democr…
- Federal Court Orders Sandford International School Officials to AppearAddis Fortune ·
The Federal High Court, Arada Branch, has ordered the Board Chairperson of Sandford International School, Dr. Biruk Haile, and the Head of School, Richard Cogley, to a…
- Alliance for Survival Rejects Rubio's Characterization of Ethiopia's ConflictAddis Standard ·
The Alliance for Survival has officially rejected comments made by US Senator Marco Rubio regarding the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia. The organization criticized the S…
- Over 72,000 people in Abergelle district need urgent food aidTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Agricultural Development Office of Abergelle district in the Wag Hemra Zone reports that over 72,000 residents out of a total population of 80,874 are in urgent ne…
- Arifpay and KLIK Investment Partner to Expand Digital PaymentsCapital Ethiopia ·
Arifpay Financial Technologies S.C. and KLIK Investment PLC have formally entered into a strategic partnership agreement. The collaboration is designed to expand the r…
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