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.
- Controversy erupts over the removal of Dajanee Itichaa from ODA leadership
Jawar Mohammed · The removal of Dajanee Itichaa from his leadership position at the Oromia Development Association (ODA) has sparked significant social media backlash. Many supporters …
- Denmark and Rwanda Seek Stronger Water, Energy Ties with Ethiopia
ENA · During the 3rd Ethiopian Water and Energy Week in Addis Ababa, ambassadors from Denmark and Rwanda expressed interest in deepening partnerships within the water and en…
- Djibouti at a Crossroads Amidst Geopolitical and Domestic Pressures
Addis Standard · An op-ed piece published by Addis Standard highlights how Djibouti's strategic importance is becoming a vulnerability due to Red Sea instability, Ethiopia's search for…
- Ethiopia Reaffirms Commitment to 1.5 Million Housing Units TargetENA ·
During the World Cities Day 2026 dialogue in Addis Ababa, the Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure reaffirmed its five-year goal to construct 1.5 million housing units…
- Reports suggest Oromia Development Association schools may closeJawar Mohammed ·
Reports have emerged suggesting that the boarding schools operated by the Oromia Development Association (ODA) may face closure. These institutions have historically b…
- Federal government reportedly plans to intervene in Moyale conflictJawar Mohammed ·
Reports indicate that the federal government plans to intervene this coming Wednesday to stop the ongoing conflict in Moyale. The conflict has reportedly resulted in s…
- Ethiopia Calls for Stronger Regional Cooperation on Shared RiversENA ·
The Ethiopian Ministry of Water and Energy has called for stronger regional cooperation regarding shared rivers during the opening of the 3rd Ethiopian Water and Energ…
- Eritrean-American saves 19 students from runaway school bus in Minnesota
BBC Tigrinya · In Saint Paul, Minnesota, 27-year-old Eritrean-American Ebro Ahmed saved 19 students when their school bus driver suffered a medical emergency. Ahmed noticed the bus m…
- Egypt to deploy troops to Somalia under new bilateral agreementAddis Standard ·
Egypt has announced plans to deploy military forces to Somalia following a bilateral security agreement signed between the two nations. This deployment is scheduled to…
- WFP Faces USD251Mln Funding Gap for Food Aid in Ethiopia
The Reporter · The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced a critical funding gap of USD 251 million needed over the next six months to sustain humanitarian food assi…
- Lula da Silva Wins Brazil Presidential ElectionENA ·
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won the Brazilian presidential election, securing 51.75 percent of the vote, while Senator Flávio Bolsonaro received 48.25 percent. These…
- New Filwoha-Old Kera Road Corridor Opens in Addis Ababa
Birr Metrics · The Addis Ababa City Roads Authority has inaugurated a new 1.42-kilometre road corridor linking Filwoha, Old Kera, and Churchill Avenue. The project, part of the city'…
- AfDB Raises $2.5B in Bond Issuance as Ethiopia Continues Economic ReformsBirr Metrics ·
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has raised 2.5 billion US dollars through a global bond issuance, attracting 4.8 billion dollars in orders. This comes as Ethiopia …
- Weekly Global Roundup: Escalating Conflicts and Economic PressuresENA ·
From October 19 to 25, 2026, the Russia-Ukraine conflict intensified, with massive aerial attacks on energy infrastructure leaving over half a million households witho…
- Mastercard seeks entry into Ethiopia's domestic payments market
Addis Fortune · Mastercard is actively seeking regulatory approval to enter Ethiopia's domestic payment market, aiming to expand beyond its current role in international and cross-bor…
- Call for stronger parliamentary oversight on Ethiopia's economic reformsBirr Metrics ·
This analysis piece calls on the Ethiopian Parliament to exercise its constitutional authority to provide stronger oversight of government economic reforms and foreign…
- The US Economy under Donald Trump: An AnalysisBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
A BBC Verify analysis shows the US economy is growing under Donald Trump, with GDP rising by 2.2%, making it the top performer among G7 nations. While inflation has co…
- Saudi, Turkish, and Pakistani Officials Hold Talks in TehranBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have traveled to Tehran for talks regarding ongoing attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The meeting follows …
- New Sheraton-branded hotel construction begins in Addis AbabaAddis Fortune ·
Construction has officially commenced on a new Sheraton-branded hotel located within the existing Sheraton Addis compound. The project is being designed by ZIAS Archit…
- 44% of Ethiopian Aid Workers Fear Retaliation for Reporting Sexual MisconductThe Reporter ·
A study conducted by the University of Melbourne in partnership with the Ethiopia PSEA Network reveals that fear of retaliation is significantly deterring aid workers …
- African Economic Independence and Ethiopia's Infrastructure ProjectsBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Billionaire Aliko Dangote has urged African nations to prioritize domestic processing of raw materials over exports to secure true economic independence. He argues tha…
- Ethiopia Ranks Third Globally in Russian Fertilizer ImportsAddis Standard ·
Ethiopia has emerged as the world's third-largest importer of Russian fertilizers, according to Yevgeny Terekhin, the Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia. This significant …
- Rising meat prices shift consumer habits for many EthiopiansAddis Fortune ·
Addis Ababa residents are shifting their lifestyle habits due to the sharp rise in meat prices. Individuals who previously enjoyed raw meat ('tere sega') weekly have r…
- Lula da Silva wins Brazilian presidential electionAddis Standard ·
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a historic fourth term after winning Sunday's runoff election. Lula defeated Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in the …
- Ethiopia and Eritrea escalate diplomatic tensions at UN Security CouncilBBC Tigrinya ·
Ethiopia and Eritrea have escalated their diplomatic dispute to the UN Security Council, accusing each other of violating sovereignty and threatening regional stabilit…
- Israel Awaits Election: Netanyahu Claims Progress on Iran's Nuclear ProgramBBC Amharic ·
With one day remaining before Israel's parliamentary elections on Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that 90% of the work to dismantle Iran's nuclear pr…
- Netanyahu: Iran and allies plotting to disrupt Israeli electionsBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Iran and its allies may be planning to carry out attacks to disrupt the upcoming Israeli elections scheduled …
- Over 40 people killed in attack in Shirka district, OromiaBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
At least 46 people, including children, have been killed in a violent attack in the Shirka district of the Arsi zone, Oromia region. Residents reported that the attack…
- Former Tigray Administration Accused of Exploiting Civil Servants
Tikvah Ethiopia · Ato Assefa Abraha, Executive of the Tigray Interim Administration, stated that former leaders used civil servants and displaced persons as political bargaining chips. …
- Illicit Trade and Clan Conflict Escalation on the Ethio-Kenyan BorderJawar Mohammed ·
The diversion of illicit trade from the main Addis Ababa–Nairobi highway to secondary routes in the Somali Region has sparked violent disputes within territories settl…
- El Niño-Linked Drought Affects 3.5 Million People in EthiopiaThe Reporter ·
A severe drought linked to the El Niño phenomenon has affected 3.5 million people across six regions in Ethiopia, according to the International Federation of Red Cros…
- Ethiopia's Recent Diplomatic and Development EngagementsENA ·
This week, Ethiopia focused on strengthening African leadership, accelerating economic transformation, and safeguarding strategic interests. The 12th Tana High-Level F…
- IMF Voting Power Skewed Against Developing Nations: ReportThe Reporter ·
A new global justice report reveals that the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) voting power is significantly skewed against developing regions. According to the find…
- Honorary Defense Members Advocate for Red Sea AccessENA ·
The Ethiopian National Defense Force granted honorary membership to ten individuals, including Biniyam Getachew and Afewerk Bedewi, during its 119th anniversary celebr…
- Ethiopia’s Defense Chief makes major claims on war and regional involvementBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Force, stated on Sunday that government forces have defeated a coalition of seven armed an…
- ENDF Marks 119th Anniversary Amid Transformation and Reform EffortsENA ·
The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) is commemorating its 119th anniversary, highlighting its role as a pillar of the nation's sovereignty and territorial integ…
- ZamZam Bank reports over 22 billion Birr in total deposits
Capital Ethiopia · ZamZam Bank has announced its financial performance for the 2025/26 fiscal year during its annual shareholders' meeting. CEO Melika Bedri stated that the bank's total …
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