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.
- Analysis: TPLF's Rapid Retreat and Internal Weaknesses
BBC Amharic · The rapid withdrawal of TPLF forces from cities following the renewed conflict in the Tigray region has triggered intense analysis. Political and military experts argu…
- Police officer awarded promotion and salary increase for heroism
Tikvah Ethiopia · Deputy Inspector Wegdi Wumpu, a police officer in the Bambasi district of the Benishangul-Gumuz region, has been awarded a significant promotion and salary increase fo…
- 15th Anniversary of the End of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's 42-Year RuleTikvah Ethiopia ·
Today marks the 15th anniversary of the fall and death of Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. Ruling from 1969 to 2011, Gaddafi was a complex figure; he transformed…
- Tigrayan Youth Face Uncertainty and Detention in Addis Ababa
The Reporter · Young Tigrayans fleeing renewed conflict and forced conscription in northern Ethiopia have found little solace in Addis Ababa. Individuals identified by pseudonyms Neg…
- Attack on Finchaa Sugar Factory Results in 5 DeathsTikvah Ethiopia ·
Armed groups have attacked the Finchaa Sugar Factory located in the Sulula Finchaa district of Western Oromia. The attack resulted in the deaths of four militia member…
- Ethiopia Secures $1.432 Billion in Foreign Direct Investment in Q1
Capital Ethiopia · The Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) has released its performance report for the first quarter of the 2019 fiscal year. The commission announced that it successfu…
- Addis-Sharjah Business Forum to Strengthen UAE-Ethiopia Trade RelationsCapital Ethiopia ·
Ethiopia is preparing to host the Addis-Sharjah Business Forum this week. The primary objective of this event is to connect investors and enterprises from Sharjah, Uni…
- Scholars emphasize Ethiopia's quest for seaport access as key to regional prosperity
ENA · Scholars assert that Ethiopia's pursuit of sovereign seaport access is vital not only for its economic competitiveness but also for the country's long-term strategic s…
- General Tadesse Werede escapes TPLF captivityBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
General Tadesse Werede, the former president of the Tigray Interim Administration, told the BBC that he had escaped from TPLF captivity after being held for 15 days. H…
- Garden Dedicated to Princess Romanework Haile Selassie Opened in TurinThe Reporter ·
A garden in Turin, Italy, has been officially dedicated to Princess Romanework Haile Selassie, an exiled member of the Ethiopian royal family. The site is located in t…
- African Supreme Audit Institutions Workshop on Accountability Begins in Addis AbabaENA ·
A three-day capacity-building workshop for African Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) has commenced in Addis Ababa. Ethiopian Auditor General Meseret Damtie opened the …
- Addis Ababa Transport Bureau Reports Vehicle Emissions Testing Results
Birr Metrics · The Addis Ababa City Administration Transport Bureau has released its first-quarter vehicle emissions testing results, revealing that 44.5% of the 200 tested vehicles …
- 13-year-old girl killed in flag dispute in Borana's Moyale
Addis Standard · A 13-year-old girl was killed during a violent dispute over a flag in Moyale town, located in the Borana zone of the Oromia region. The incident reportedly stemmed fro…
- Ethiopian Parliament Approves New Cabinet Appointments Amid Opposition Silence
Addis Fortune · During a parliamentary session two weeks ago, ruling party members formally praised and welcomed the newly proposed cabinet appointments. Supporters of the government …
- UN Urges Cessation of Hostilities and Humanitarian Access in TigrayThe Reporter ·
United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Ethiopia, Ozonnia Ojielo, has issued an urgent appeal for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the Tigray …
- Invasive Prosopis trees cause $602M in ecosystem losses in AfarAddis Standard ·
Invasive Prosopis trees are spreading across 31,127 hectares of land annually within Ethiopia's Afar region. Research cited by the Hindustan Times indicates that these…
- Ethiopian Airlines Signs Codeshare Agreement with China Southern AirlinesAddis Fortune ·
Ethiopian Airlines and China Southern Airlines have officially signed a new codeshare agreement. This partnership allows both carriers to market and sell flights under…
- NKPI Holding proposes hosting 2027 African Tourism Infrastructure Summit in EthiopiaBirr Metrics ·
The Ethiopian Ministry of Tourism and NKPI Holding have held discussions regarding hosting the 2027 African Tourism Infrastructure Summit in Ethiopia. The proposal aim…
- Hibret Bank Begins Construction on 26-Storey Headquarters ExpansionBirr Metrics ·
Hibret Bank has launched the construction of a 26-storey expansion to its existing headquarters, Hibir Tower, located in the Senga Tera area of Addis Ababa. According …
- PM Abiy Ahmed Calls for Easier Cross-Border Trade Between Ethiopia and KenyaBirr Metrics ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has urged both Ethiopia and Kenya to reduce barriers to cross-border trade to better support farmers and businesses. During Kenya’s Mashujaa …
- PM Abiy Honors Kenya’s Heroes, Highlights Shared Legacy of UnityENA ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed paid tribute to Kenya's heroes while emphasizing the shared history and cooperative future between Ethiopia and Kenya. In a recent statement,…
- Ethiopia signs second-phase LNG development deal for Ogaden gas fieldAddis Standard ·
The Ethiopian government has signed a second-phase development agreement for the LNG gas field located in the Ogaden region. This agreement aims to advance the ongoing…
- Airbus Sees Growing Opportunities in Ethiopia and AfricaAddis Fortune ·
European aerospace manufacturer Airbus has identified significant business opportunities in Ethiopia and Africa due to the continent's booming population and expanding…
- Netanyahu's map depicts Ethiopia and Sudan's RSF as 'friendly'Addis Standard ·
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has unveiled a regional security map that categorizes Ethiopia and Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as 'friendly' nations t…
- Ethiopia Earns $2.3 Billion from Exports in Two MonthsAddis Fortune ·
According to figures released by the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration, Ethiopia earned 2.309 billion dollars from exports during the first two months of the …
- Ethiopia launches $90 million partnership for maternal and newborn careCapital Ethiopia ·
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health and the Beginnings Fund have officially launched a new five-year partnership valued at US$90 million. The initiative is designed to signi…
- 2019 Hajj Pilgrimage Fee Set at 827,000 BirrTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council has officially announced the fees for this year's Hajj pilgrimage. The total cost for the pilgrimage has been set at 827,…
- Employee turnover in Ethiopian institutions: The silent cost of losing teachersCapital Ethiopia ·
An article by Samson Worku Teshome in Capital Ethiopia highlights the critical issue of high employee turnover within Ethiopian institutions, with a specific focus on …
- Addis Ababa Launches Community-Based Health Insurance RegistrationAddis Fortune ·
The Addis Ababa City Administration has officially launched the registration process for new members and the renewal of existing memberships for the 2026/27 Community-…
- Tigray regional government orders civil servants to report for duty in personTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Tigray Interim Administration has ordered all regional government employees to report for duty in person within three consecutive working days, starting from Octob…
- Ethio Telecom Denies False Rumor Regarding CEO AppointmentTikvah Ethiopia ·
Ethio Telecom has officially denied a circulating social media rumor claiming that former Addis Ababa mayor Engineer Takle Uma has been appointed as the company's new …
- Ethiopia is a prisoner of history, not geography, says expertAddis Standard ·
Ethiopia’s status as a landlocked country is a result of historical events and political decisions rather than unchangeable geography, argues Daniel Kassahun. In his a…
- Tigray's Geopolitical Crisis and Escalating ConflictThe Reporter ·
Dr. Getachew Assefa has provided an analysis regarding the escalating security situation and geopolitical crisis in Tigray. The conflict has intensified significantly,…
- PM Abiy Says Eritrea Has Lost Its Former Economic Potential Since SecessionENA ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, in an interview with the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation, stated that Eritrea has significantly lost its former economic potential since …
- PM Abiy Issues Warning to EritreaAddis Standard ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has issued a strong warning to the Eritrean government regarding the current state of bilateral relations. Abiy stated that if Eritrea reject…
- Priest dies after large cross falls on him during mass in EcuadorBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
A Catholic priest in Guayaquil, Ecuador, has died after a large wooden cross fell on him during a church service. The 53-year-old priest, Father Patricio Alfredo Sánch…
- AfDB Launches $1.84 Million Project to Support Ethiopian SMEs and Alternative FinancingBirr Metrics ·
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has unveiled a 1.84 million US dollar project, titled "Financing the Missing Middle," aimed at supporting Ethiopian small and mediu…
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