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.
- Innovation Minister Directs Telecom Regulator to Remove Regulatory Hurdles
Birr Metrics · Innovation and Technology Minister Frehiwot Tamru has directed the Ethiopian Communications Authority to remove administrative hurdles that impede network expansion an…
- PM Abiy Arrives in Moscow for Russia-Africa Summit
Addis Standard · Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has arrived in Moscow to attend the second Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Summit. In the context of the summit, the Russian governme…
- Ethiopia receives 12 Su-35 fighter jets from Russia
Natnael Mekonnen · Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially announced that Ethiopia has received 12 Su-35 4++ generation fighter jets from Russia. The Prime Minister stated that this acq…
- 23-year-old woman brutally murdered in Bench Sheko Zone
BBC Afaan Oromoo · Massalach Kashinte, a 23-year-old woman, was brutally murdered with a machete in the Bench Sheko Zone of Southwest Ethiopia. The incident occurred just two days before…
- UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Ethiopia Calls for Peace in Tigray Region
Addis Fortune · Ozonnia Ojielo (PhD), the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ethiopia, recently held discussions with Assefa Abraha, the Chief Executive of the Ti…
- Moyale clashes: Call for ceasefire and peaceful resolutionAddis Standard ·
Following deadly clashes between the Oromia and Somali regions in Moyale that have displaced tens of thousands, an opinion piece calls for an immediate ceasefire and a…
- Serious criminal allegations against Nageellee Arsii police officer
Jawar Mohammed · A police officer identified as Fayyisaa Damisee, stationed in Nageellee Arsii, is facing serious allegations involving rape, corruption, and murder. Residents and accu…
- Northern Ethiopia conflict updates and Ethio-Eritrea tensions
DW Amharic · Security and political tensions persist in Northern Ethiopia. A clash at the Afar-Amhara border resulted in two deaths and several injuries. Meanwhile, the federal gov…
- Ethiopia's OTC market targets 8 securities outside main listing requirements
Capital Ethiopia · Ethiopia's securities market is preparing to launch an over-the-counter (OTC) market to accommodate eight securities. This platform is designed for companies that eith…
- Nyala Insurance marks 30th anniversary and unveils new strategyCapital Ethiopia ·
Nyala Insurance Company S.C. has launched its "NISCO Reimagined" strategy in conjunction with its 30th-anniversary celebration. The company reported that its total ass…
- Mothers and Children Face Severe Food Shortage Due to Drought in Wag Hemra
Tikvah Ethiopia · Residents in Sahala Seymt Woreda of Wag Hemra zone are facing a severe food shortage due to the El Niño-induced drought. Data from the Woreda Health Office indicates t…
- Seven former Ethiopian diplomats urge US to refine stance on oppositionAddis Standard ·
Seven former Ethiopian diplomats, including former Foreign Minister Gedu Andargachew, have sent a letter to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding his recent comm…
- Meat Prices in Ethiopia Surge, Impacting SalesAddis Fortune ·
Meat prices in Ethiopia are seeing a significant surge, causing a noticeable decline in sales according to butcher shop owners. Butchers report that prices have roughl…
- Former AUC Chairperson Urges Africa to Restructure Economic Systems
ENA · Former AU Commission Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has urged African nations to transition from raw material exporters to hubs of value-added production. In an in…
- Sudan drone strike kills over 100 in Darfur marketAddis Standard ·
Over 100 people have been killed and 113 others injured in a drone strike on a crowded market in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur, Sudan. The report was confirmed by…
- Jimma University students complain about cafeteria service disruptions.Jawar Mohammed ·
Students at Jimma University have complained about being denied access to cafeteria services for two days due to issues with the university's ID scanning system. The s…
- Dashen Bank Launches 'Dashen Air Pay' Digital Payment ServiceCapital Ethiopia ·
Dashen Bank has officially launched 'Dashen Air Pay', a new digital payment solution designed to streamline transactions between businesses and their customers. The se…
- WFP Secures Climate Insurance Funding for Ethiopian FarmersAddis Fortune ·
The World Food Programme (WFP) distributed $1.4 million in insurance payouts to 80,000 Ethiopian smallholder farmers last year to assist them against drought, pests, a…
- BitFuFu Evaluates Terminating $4.1M Ethiopian Bitcoin Mining Deal Amid Power DisputeCapital Ethiopia ·
Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining operator BitFuFu Inc. is reassessing its planned $4.1 million acquisition of an 80-megawatt Bitcoin mining facility in Ethiopia. The deal,…
- Ethiopia's Khat Exports to Somalia Decline by 35 PercentBirr Metrics ·
According to a 2026 report by Somalia's National Economic Council, Somalia spent 450.4 million USD on khat imports in 2025, exceeding the country's federal domestic re…
- Over 90 Killed in Spate of Attacks Across Oromia, Southern Ethiopia, and MoyaleBBC Tigrinya ·
At least 90 people have been killed in a series of attacks across Oromia, Southern Ethiopia, and the town of Moyale over the past week, according to BBC reports. In th…
- Conflict in Moyale: Over 40,000 Flee to KenyaBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
A week-long conflict in Moyale has forced over 40,000 residents to flee across the border into Kenya, according to the Kenyan Red Cross. Residents reported to the BBC …
- Mesob One-Stop Digital Government Service to Launch in MekelleTikvah Ethiopia ·
The 'Mesob' one-stop digital government service is set to launch in Mekelle, Tigray. The service, which is already operational in other major Ethiopian cities, is bein…
- MIDROC Expands Hotel Portfolio in Ethiopia Ahead of COP32Addis Fortune ·
MIDROC Investment Group is accelerating hospitality investments across Ethiopia in preparation for the 32nd United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32), scheduled…
- Africa Ebola outbreak exceeds 10,000 cases with 4,900 deathsAddis Standard ·
The latest Ebola outbreak in Africa has officially surpassed 10,000 confirmed cases, according to reports from AFP. The majority of these cases, as well as the related…
- Israel Election: Netanyahu's Likud party leadsBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
In the ongoing parliamentary elections in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party is leading according to preliminary vote counts. Israel is currently …
- Russia expresses readiness to mediate between Ethiopia and EritreaBBC Amharic ·
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that Moscow is ready to mediate between Ethiopia and Eritrea if their leaders express such an interest during the Rus…
- General Yohannes (John Medid): A Life of Struggle and War ExperiencesBBC Tigrinya ·
This report details the long struggle and military history of General Yohannes (John Medid), a high-ranking commander of the Tigray forces. Having joined the armed str…
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