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.
- The Global Impact of Upcoming Elections in the US and Israel
BBC Afaan Oromoo · Upcoming elections in the US and Israel are expected to have significant global geopolitical consequences. The Israeli election, in particular, carries implications fo…
- Recent violent attacks across various Ethiopian regions lead to multiple fatalitiesBBC Amharic ·
Over the past week, several violent attacks and conflicts across various regions in Ethiopia have resulted in significant loss of life and property damage. In the Orom…
- Ethiopia and UAE Agree to Strengthen Military Cooperation
Tikvah Ethiopia · The Ethiopian Ministry of Defense announced that Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to further strengthen their military cooperation. Defense Minister M…
- Conflict Continues in Moyale: Residents Call for Federal InterventionTikvah Ethiopia ·
Residents of Moyale report that the conflict in the city has not fully ceased. While there was relative calm during the day, heavy gunfire was heard overnight, and ess…
- Senior TPLF Commander Brigadier General Abreha Tesfay (Dinkul) Surrounded
Jawar Mohammed · According to Deutsche Welle, senior TPLF commander Brigadier General Abreha Tesfay, known as "Dinkul," has been surrounded by the Ethiopian National Defense Force (END…
- US House Committee condemns attacks on Orthodox Christians in Oromia
Addis Standard · The US House Foreign Affairs Committee has condemned recent attacks on Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia’s Oromia region, labeling them "completely unacceptable." The co…
- Russia Expresses Readiness to Mediate Between Ethiopia and EritreaTikvah Ethiopia ·
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that Moscow is ready to facilitate dialogue to restore relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea. Lavrov recalled that Ru…
- A Call for Peace and Unity Between the Peoples of Ethiopia and Eritrea
Natnael Mekonnen · The text highlights the deep historical, cultural, and social ties between the peoples of Ethiopia and Eritrea, arguing that these connections transcend political diff…
- NBE sells $140 million in forex auction; Birr shows slight appreciation
Addis Fortune · The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) conducted a foreign-exchange auction today, selling 140 million dollars to the market. The weighted average exchange rate for the a…
- Ethiopia Payment Switch Data: P2P Transfers Dominate Digital Transactions
Birr Metrics · Ethiopia’s national electronic payments switch, EthSwitch, reported that person-to-person (P2P) transfers accounted for 85 percent of the 7.8 billion USD in transactio…
- Former PM Hailemariam Emphasizes Ethiopia's Role as Regional Peace Anchor
ENA · Former Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn has described Ethiopia as a vital anchor for peace and security in the region. Speaking at the 12th Tana High-Level Forum on…
- Over 200 Somali Soldiers Detained in Dire Dawa for Over a Month Returned HomeBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Over 200 Somali soldiers, who had been detained in Ethiopia for over a month, returned to their home country on Sunday, October 25, 2026, according to Elbarde district…
- Netanyahu invokes ties with PM Abiy to woo Ethiopian-origin Jewish votersAddis Standard ·
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is campaigning to secure support from voters of Ethiopian origin ahead of the upcoming Israeli election on October 27. Netany…
- Ashenafi Tewodros: A Footballer's Dream Facing Hardship
The Reporter · 18-year-old Ashenafi Tewodros is striving to become a professional footballer despite lacking basic equipment and proper training facilities. He previously missed an o…
- US and allies warn of worsening famine risk in Sudan amid ongoing conflictAddis Standard ·
The United States, alongside dozens of other nations, has issued a joint warning regarding the deteriorating food security situation in Sudan. As the ongoing armed con…
- Ethiopia Working to Become Continental Pharmaceutical Manufacturing HubENA ·
At the African Healthcare Manufacturing Trade Exhibition in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian Health Ministry outlined plans to position Ethiopia as a continental hub for pha…
- John Medid arrested with firearms and war planning documentsNatnael Mekonnen ·
John Medid has been arrested along with his bodyguards and close military officers. During the security operation, authorities reportedly seized various firearms, radi…
- Kacha Partners with Mastercard for Card Services in EthiopiaThe Reporter ·
Kacha Digital Financial Service SC has signed a five-year agreement with Mastercard to expand card issuance in Ethiopia. Under the partnership, Kacha will issue paymen…
- Ethiopian Banking Sector and Central Bank Market Activity ReportAddis Fortune ·
Recent financial data reveals high demand from Ethiopian banks for government and central bank securities. In the September auction, bids reached 50.6 billion Birr for…
- ENDF recovers TPLF communication equipment following public tip-offNatnael Mekonnen ·
The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), in coordination with the Tigray Peace Force, has recovered a significant quantity of military radio communication equipmen…
- Ethiopia targets 4.4 million off-grid connections under new electrification plan
Capital Ethiopia · Ethiopia has officially launched its National Electrification Program 3.0 (NEP 3.0). This strategic framework aims to expand electricity access across the country by t…
- Drone Strikes Kill Seven Civilians in Tigray’s Medebay TererAddis Standard ·
Residents told Addis Standard that two separate drone strikes in Medebay Terer, located in the Tahtay Koraro woreda of northwestern Tigray, resulted in the deaths of s…
- Addis Ababa Trade Bureau calls for bottled water price stability; EFDA takes enforcement actionBirr Metrics ·
The Addis Ababa Trade Bureau has urged bottled water manufacturers to adhere to a new agreement aimed at stabilizing rising prices in the capital. Bureau head Habiba S…
- EIPA and WIPO Launch Three-Day Cross-Regional Intellectual Property ForumCapital Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Intellectual Property Authority (EIPA), in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), has inaugurated a three-day cross-regi…
- Addis Ababa City Administration Transfers Health Sector Powers to Health BureauAddis Fortune ·
The Addis Ababa City Council has amended the powers and duties of city administrative organs regarding the health sector. Under the new directive, the responsibility f…
- Federal Trustee Administration Reports Progress in Tigray Reconstruction and TradeNatnael Mekonnen ·
Dr. Tewodros Aregay, Executive for Economy and Reconstruction of the federal trustee administration in Tigray, stated that efforts are underway to revitalize trade and…
- Over 36,000 Ethiopians Fleeing Moyale Conflict Arrive in KenyaAddis Standard ·
The UN has reported that over 36,000 people have fled to Kenya due to the ongoing conflict in Moyale, Ethiopia. Many of those displaced are reported to be women and ch…
- Ethiopia and Russia advance nuclear power talks and transport cooperationAddis Standard ·
Russian Ambassador Yevgeny Terekhin announced that Ethiopia and Russia are coordinating a draft intergovernmental agreement regarding a proposed nuclear power plant pr…
- Manufacturing exports generate $118 million in Q1Addis Fortune ·
The Ministry of Industry announced that the manufacturing sector generated $118 million in exports during the first three months of the 2026/27 fiscal year. This figur…
- Breast Cancer Treatment Challenges in EthiopiaThe Reporter ·
Early detection and access to treatment for breast cancer remain significant public health challenges in Ethiopia. The article highlights the struggle of patients thro…
- 90% of Ethiopia's Tea Production Used for Domestic ConsumptionCapital Ethiopia ·
The Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority announced that 90% of the tea produced in the country is consumed domestically, with only 10% exported. According to Fikadu Defe…
- Ethiopian merchandise imports rise; government reports import substitution gainsBirr Metrics ·
Ethiopia’s merchandise imports rose to 22.1 billion USD in the 2025/26 fiscal year, according to a report by Cepheus Research & Analytics, driven by continued high dem…
- Ministry of Agriculture Explains Reasons for Rising Egg and Meat PricesCapital Ethiopia ·
The Ministry of Agriculture has officially addressed the ongoing nationwide price increases in egg and meat products. W/ro Tsigereda Tadesse, advisor to the Livestock …
- Humanitarian crisis deepens in Afar, Amhara and Tigray regionsAddis Standard ·
A humanitarian assessment document has revealed that drought, rising food prices, and shortages of essential medicines are deepening the humanitarian crisis across the…
- President Taye Atskeselassie Calls for Strengthening African Statistical OfficesAddis Fortune ·
Ethiopian President Taye Atskeselassie has urged African governments and international partners to prioritize dedicated domestic funding for national statistical offic…
- UN mission in Somalia to end after three decadesCapital Ethiopia ·
The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) is set to conclude its operations on October 31. This move marks the end of three decades of dir…
- Draft Bill Proposes 15% Cap on Foreign Portfolio Ownership in Ethiopian FirmsThe Reporter ·
Ethiopia’s proposed foreign portfolio investment (FPI) regulation has sparked significant debate regarding capital repatriation, investor confidence, and the readiness…
- Ten Taxpayers Account for Nearly Half of Ethiopia's Large Taxpayers RevenueBirr Metrics ·
A new macroeconomic report by Cepheus Research & Analytics reveals that ten taxpayers generated 254.4 billion birr in the 2025/26 fiscal year, accounting for nearly ha…
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