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.
- Russian intelligence officer allegedly breached AU Chair's residence
Addis Standard · A Russian military intelligence officer allegedly covertly entered the residence of African Union Commission Chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf in Addis Ababa in April …
- PM Abiy Holds Talks with Kenyan Deputy President
ENA · Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held a bilateral meeting with Kenya's Deputy President, Kithure Kindiki, who is in Ethiopia for the 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in…
- Ambassador Zerihun: Sea Access Vital for Ethiopia's SurvivalENA ·
Speaking at the 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa in Bahir Dar, Ambassador Zerihun stated that Ethiopia's pursuit of sea access is a matter of national …
- Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Commission concludes its mandate
BBC Tigrinya · Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Commission has officially concluded its mandate after four years and eight months of operation. Established to address long-standing griev…
- UN: Over 306 killed in Sudanese drone strikes within three weeksAddis Standard ·
The United Nations Human Rights Office reported that at least 306 people were killed and hundreds injured by drone strikes across Sudan during the first three weeks of…
- Ethiopia's Export Revenue Rises by 25.75% Driven by Mining Sector Growth
Birr Metrics · Ethiopia's export revenue reached 3.14 billion USD in the first quarter of the 2026/27 fiscal year, marking a 25.75 percent increase compared to the same period last y…
- Safaricom Launches 'Fuliza Ya Pochi' Credit Facility for Micro-TradersBirr Metrics ·
Safaricom has launched 'Fuliza Ya Pochi', an overdraft facility for its 'Pochi La Biashara' merchants in Kenya. The service allows eligible traders to complete transac…
- Manchester United's Ongoing Decline and Managerial CrisisBBC Tigrinya ·
Manchester United continues to face a prolonged crisis since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson. Michael Carrick has become the latest manager to struggle under the im…
- Artist Mulu Legesse's art exhibition
Addis Fortune · Artist Mulu Legesse has opened a new art exhibition in Addis Ababa, titled after her name, which means 'whole' or 'complete' in Amharic. Her work explores themes of me…
- Kenya reports second Ebola deathAddis Standard ·
Kenya has officially reported its second death related to Ebola, according to the country's health ministry. Since the first infection was detected in October, a total…
- Experts Explain Building Collapse Causes Following Nairobi IncidentBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
A 12-story building under construction in Nairobi, Kenya, has collapsed, sparking renewed concerns over construction safety standards in the region. Experts suggest th…
- Funeral arrangements for Ahmad Gishee announced
Jawar Mohammed · The funeral arrangements for Ahmad Gishee have been announced by his family, with the ceremony scheduled to take place tomorrow in the town of Wabe. The body will be t…
- Holy Synod Plenary Meeting Convenes
Tikvah Ethiopia · The Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church has officially convened its plenary meeting. In his opening address, Patriarch Abune Mathias emphasized that t…
- Clashes intensify in Moyale; Thousands flee to KenyaTikvah Ethiopia ·
Residents of Moyale report that clashes sparked by a dispute over a regional flag have intensified, resulting in loss of life and destruction of property. Witnesses de…
- Traffic accident in Addis Ababa claims a lifeTikvah Ethiopia ·
A fatal traffic accident occurred this morning in Addis Ababa, in front of St. Mark Church in Six Kilo. According to the Addis Ababa Police, a city bus (Code 3A-70671)…
- Court Update: Yohannes Buayalew and Journalist Dawit BegashawTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Federal High Court has issued a ruling regarding the detention conditions of Ato Yohannes Buayalew and journalist Dawit Begashaw. The court ordered that journalist…
- PM Advisor Underscores Ethiopia’s Pivotal Geopolitical PositionENA ·
During the Tana Forum 2026 Special Envoys Dialogue in Bahir Dar, Advisor to the Prime Minister Getachew Reda emphasized that Ethiopia's political and economic developm…
- PM Abiy and Ghanaian President Visit Gondar SitesENA ·
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, accompanied by the President of Ghana, visited historical and administrative sites in Gondar following the inauguration of the Meg…
- Tigray Interim Administration to Resume Civil Servant Salary PaymentsTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Tigray Interim Administration has announced that it will begin paying salaries to civil servants in the region. Ato Redae Halefom, the Chief Executive for Politica…
- Armed men kill 5 farmers and loot over 200 cattle in Southern EthiopiaTikvah Ethiopia ·
Five farmers were killed last Thursday in an attack along the border of the Burji and Konso zones in Southern Ethiopia and West Guji zone of Oromia. Residents and loca…
- Selam Bus involved in accident on Addis Ababa-Adama ExpresswayTikvah Ethiopia ·
A Selam Bus was involved in a traffic accident today, October 23, 2026 (Tikimt 13, 2019 E.C.), near the exit to Adama on the Addis Ababa-Adama Expressway. The transpor…
- Moyale conflict continues; multiple homes and businesses burnedBBC Amharic ·
The conflict in the border town of Moyale, between the Oromia and Somali regions, continued on Friday. Residents report that the unrest, which began last Sunday due to…
- Op-ed questions the nature of Oromo political powerAddis Standard ·
A new op-ed published by Addis Standard examines the nature of "Oromo power" and its relationship with the Ethiopian state machinery. The piece questions whether Oromo…
- Egypt-Türkiye Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over Libya Maritime DealENA ·
Egypt's Foreign Ministry has rejected a maritime agreement between Türkiye and Libya, labeling it null and void as it conflicts with Egypt's claims in the Eastern Medi…
- NISS Director General Redwan Speaks on Regional Peace at Tana ForumENA ·
NISS Director General Ambassador Redwan Hussein addressed the Tana Forum Special Envoys Dialogue, focusing on the Horn of Africa's strategic importance and current ins…
- ENDF Seizes Hidden TPLF Military Weapons and Vehicles in Tigray's Egela Woreda
Natnael Mekonnen · The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) has seized a large cache of military assets hidden by TPLF forces in the Egela Woreda of the Central Zone in the Tigray reg…
- Calls for Parliamentary Reforms and Opposition EngagementAddis Fortune ·
A commentary calls for reforms within the Ethiopian Parliament, specifically regarding the vetting process for nominees and media accessibility. It argues that MPs mus…
- Rights Council reports alarming civilian deaths and abductions across four regionsAddis Standard ·
The Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRCO) has reported a significant increase in civilian deaths and abductions across four regions of Ethiopia. In its latest assessm…
- PM Abiy Inaugurates Megech Irrigation and Water Supply ProjectENA ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inaugurated the Megech Irrigation and Water Supply Project in the North Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region. The dam features a storage capa…
- 12-Story Building Collapses in Eastleigh, NairobiBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
A 12-story building under construction has collapsed in the Eastleigh district of Nairobi, Kenya. City authorities have confirmed the incident and deployed search and …
- Severe hunger reported in Wag Hemra zone due to drought and conflictAddis Standard ·
Residents of the Wag Hemra zone are reporting severe hunger caused by the compounding effects of persistent drought and ongoing conflict. Many locals describe the situ…
- The role of Artificial Intelligence in Ethiopian institutionsAddis Fortune ·
In a commentary piece, technology expert Tesfaye Demissie highlights the growing adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various sectors in Ethiopia, including…
- Ethiopian Water and Energy Week Focuses on Science, Policy and ImplementationENA ·
The Ethiopian Water and Energy Week is scheduled to take place from October 26 to 30, 2026, at the Addis Ababa Science Museum. Held under the theme “Advancing Science-…
- Addis Ababa University promotes 10 academics to Full Professor rankTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Addis Ababa University Governing Board has announced the promotion of 10 academics to the rank of full professor. The promoted scholars specialize in diverse field…
- Adigrat's new mayor pledges peace as residents report rising crimeTikvah Ethiopia ·
Engineer Negasi Tewelde, the newly appointed mayor of Adigrat, has announced that strengthening peace and security and improving development infrastructure are his adm…
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