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.
- Agricultural Insurance in Ethiopia Remains Limited to Pilot Projects
Addis Fortune · According to Dr. Fikru Tsegaye from the Ethiopian Reinsurance Company (Ethio-Re), agricultural insurance in Ethiopia has remained largely confined to pilot projects fo…
- Israeli Election Deadlock Creates Government Formation Challenges
BBC Afaan Oromoo · The Israeli election has reached a deadlock, as neither faction has secured the 61 parliamentary seats required to form a government. Results as of Wednesday show Benj…
- Dashen Bank Reports Significant Profit Growth and Digital Expansion
Birr Metrics · Dashen Bank's 2025/26 financial results show profit before tax rose by 127.6 percent to 15.2 billion birr, with total revenue climbing 49.2 percent to 46.9 billion bir…
- Sudan Accuses Ethiopia of Involvement in Drone Strikes
Addis Standard · The Sudanese government and intelligence officials have once again accused Ethiopia of involvement in drone strikes targeting civilian infrastructure, fuel depots, and…
- Addis Ababa Police cracking down on illegal tinted vehicle windows
Natnael Mekonnen · The Addis Ababa Police Commission is conducting strict enforcement against vehicles using illegal tinted window stickers and unauthorized pass permits. According to Co…
- PM Abiy Ahmed held discussions with President PutinNatnael Mekonnen ·
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has conducted a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to Russia. The two leaders discussed ways …
- Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) clarifies dividend and financial year cut-off policiesAddis Fortune ·
Yodit Kassa, the newly appointed CEO of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), has clarified policies regarding dividend distribution and financial cut-off dates. Sh…
- Heart Rate Recovery (HRR) Test: What It Tells About Your HealthBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
The Heart Rate Recovery (HRR) test measures how quickly the heart rate returns to normal after physical exertion, serving as an indicator of cardiovascular health. Acc…
- Ethiopia Receives Modern Su-35 Fighter Jets from RussiaBBC Amharic ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced during the Russia-Africa summit that Ethiopia has received 12 modern Su-35 fighter jets from Russia. These jets, classified as '4++…
- Ethiopia to acquire S-400 air defense systems from Russia
Tikvah Ethiopia · Ethiopia has announced it will acquire four S-400 air defense system batteries from Russia. The S-400 is a highly advanced defense system capable of detecting and dest…
- Southern Radio and Television Organization facing severe operational and financial crisisTikvah Ethiopia ·
Current and former employees of the Southern Radio and Television Organization (SRTO) have reported that the institution is facing an existential crisis due to structu…
- Moyale city sees relative stability following recent security tensionsTikvah Ethiopia ·
Residents of Moyale have reported that the security crisis and gunfire that plagued the city over the past few days have subsided as of Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Ti…
- 50,000 Flee Southern Ethiopia Violence into Kenya
Capital Ethiopia · Approximately 50,000 people have fled renewed intercommunal violence in southern Ethiopia, crossing the border into the Kenyan town of Moyale. The massive influx of re…
- iCog Labs: Ethiopia's Promise in Artificial Intelligence Technology
DW Amharic · iCog Labs, based in Addis Ababa, is a leading institution engaged in Artificial Intelligence (AI) research and development in Ethiopia and Africa. Founded in 2013, the…
- Political parties and institutions condemn civilian killings in Arsi ZoneDW Amharic ·
Deadly attacks on civilians in the Arsi zone of the Oromia region have drawn widespread condemnation from various institutions and political parties. The Ethiopian Ort…
- Escalating Conflicts Threaten International Attention on the Horn of AfricaDW Amharic ·
Political analysts warn that escalating conflicts in Northern Ethiopia, Sudan, and South Sudan are fragmenting international attention toward the Horn of Africa. Resea…
- Eight Killed in Attacks Across Burji and Kore Zones in Southern EthiopiaAddis Standard ·
Five farmers were killed and more than 100 cattle were looted in an attack in the Soyama Zuria Woreda of the Burji Zone in the South Ethiopia Regional State. Two days …
- President Putin Cites Ethiopian Products as an ExampleNatnael Mekonnen ·
Russian President Vladimir Putin cited Ethiopia as an example during his speech at the Russia-Africa summit while explaining the benefits of digital trade technology f…
- Two government civil servants killed in drone strike in western OromiaAddis Standard ·
Two local government employees were killed in a drone strike in Ababo Guduru Woreda, located in the Horo Guduru Wollega Zone of western Oromia, on Friday, October 23. …
- Lawsuit against Belayneh Kinde and Jamal Ahmed dropped; Council to hold new electionCapital Ethiopia ·
The lawsuit filed against Belayneh Kinde and Jamal Ahmed regarding the legality of the Ethiopian Sector Associations Council's leadership election held last year has b…
- Federal Housing Corporation holds leadership transition ceremonyNatnael Mekonnen ·
The Federal Housing Corporation held a farewell ceremony for Dr. Reshad Kemal, who served as CEO for nine years, while welcoming the new CEO, Mrs. Chaltu Sani. Staff m…
- Vladimir Putin Condemns Western 'Neocolonialism' Strategies in AfricaTikvah Ethiopia ·
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a speech at the 3rd Russia-Africa summit, condemning the economic and political influence exerted by Western countries on th…
- Ethiopia Steps Up Efforts to Map Water Resources Amid Growing Demand
ENA · The Ethiopian Ministry of Water and Energy is accelerating efforts to map surface and groundwater resources and modernize information databases as part of the 3rd Ethi…
- Addis Ababa Introduces Online Tax Filing and Revised Audit ProceduresBirr Metrics ·
The Addis Ababa Revenues Bureau has introduced a new online annual tax filing system and revised audit procedures, effective from the 2026/27 fiscal year. This initiat…
- Investment Commission and Chinese Embassy discuss strategic economic cooperationBirr Metrics ·
The Ethiopian Investment Commission and the Chinese Embassy have held discussions aimed at attracting Chinese investment into Ethiopia's strategic mining sector, speci…
- Over 50 detained in Oromia after burying victims of attack on Orthodox faithfulAddis Standard ·
Over 50 residents in the Shirka Woreda of the Southeast Zone (formerly Arsi Zone), Oromia, have reportedly been detained by security forces after burying victims of re…
- PM Abiy’s Medemer Book Launched in RussianENA ·
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s book 'Medemer' has been officially launched in the Russian language. During the launch event in Moscow, the Prime Minister highlighted that…
- Ethiopia Signs Bilateral Trade Agreement with CanadaBirr Metrics ·
Ethiopia has finalized a bilateral market access agreement with Canada as part of its ongoing bid to join the World Trade Organization (WTO). The agreement, signed on …
- Dangote Cement Reports Strong Nine-Month Results Amid ExpansionBirr Metrics ·
Dangote Cement Plc has released its financial results for the first nine months of 2026, reporting a 41.5 percent increase in pre-tax profit to 1.47 trillion naira. Wh…
- No Country Can Claim Exclusive Control of Nile Waters: AdvisorENA ·
Gedion, an advisor on transboundary waters, stated that no country can claim exclusive control over the Nile waters, rejecting Egypt's reliance on the 1959 agreement. …
- Mastercard to Introduce Tokenisation in EthiopiaAddis Fortune ·
Payment giant Mastercard is preparing to launch 'tokenisation' in Ethiopia, a technology designed to replace sensitive card details with digital tokens to mitigate sec…
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