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.
- Record early voter turnout recorded in Georgia state
DW Amharic · In Georgia, one of the key swing states in the US election, a record-breaking number of voters participated in the early voting process. This turnout has officially su…
- Tanzania Interested in Adopting Ethiopia's AI-Assisted Tribunal Hearing Technologies
ENA · A Tanzanian delegation visited Ethiopia's Capital Market Administrative Tribunal to study the country's integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into legal proceedi…
- Addis Ababa to Host Africa Forum on Refugee Economic Inclusion
Capital Ethiopia · Addis Ababa is set to host the fourth Africa Private Sector Forum on Displacement from November 16 to 18. The event will bring together business leaders, government of…
- Putin Hails Surge in Ethiopia-Russia Trade to 1.3 Billion USDENA ·
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on the sidelines of the Third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow. Putin highlighted a significan…
- How is Saudi Arabia influencing Red Sea regional conflicts?
The Reporter · This article examines the role of Saudi Arabia in the ongoing conflict in Sudan and broader regional security tensions in the Red Sea. Following the outbreak of war in…
- Refugees fleeing Moyale conflict into Kenya reach nearly 50,000
Addis Standard · The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that nearly 50,000 people have fled the ongoing conflict in Moyale, Ethiopia, into northern Kenya. Acco…
- Hibret Insurance premiums surge 24% to 3.42 Billion birrCapital Ethiopia ·
Hibret Insurance Company S.C. has released its financial performance report for the 2025/26 fiscal year. The company recorded a significant 24 percent increase in gros…
- Ethiopian Media Authority Reinstates Tigray Media Agency License
Tikvah Ethiopia · The Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA) announced that it has reinstated the broadcast license of the previously suspended Tigray Media Agency, now operating under the new…
- Overview of Ethiopia's Forex Auction and Inflation Trends
Addis Fortune · Following a September circular by Vice Governor Eyob Tekalegn (PhD) banning upfront interest payments, commercial banks have adjusted their deposit competition strateg…
- Commercial Bank of Ethiopia ramps up cybersecurity investment
Birr Metrics · The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) is scaling up its cybersecurity investments as its digital platforms now handle 92 percent of its total transactions, accounting …
- Ethiopia Announces Acquisition of Advanced Russian S-400 Air Defense Systems
Natnael Mekonnen · Ethiopia has announced it will receive four advanced S-400 air defense system batteries from Russia. This weapon system has the capability to detect, track, and destro…
- UN-Habitat Official Praises Ethiopia's Green Initiatives as Model for AfricaENA ·
The Director of UN-Habitat has praised Ethiopia's green initiatives, including clean cooking, sustainable transport energy, and the Green Legacy Initiative, which has …
- Dangote Hires Spanish Firm for Ethiopia’s $4 Billion Fertilizer ProjectAddis Standard ·
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote's group has contracted the Spanish engineering firm Técnicas Reunidas to supply equipment for its fertilizer plant currently under c…
- Ethiopia sole African candidate for ICAO CouncilCapital Ethiopia ·
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Ethiopia is the sole African candidate vying for a seat on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Coun…
- Dashen Bank Prepares to Launch Dedicated Investment Banking UnitBirr Metrics ·
Dashen Bank is preparing to launch a dedicated investment banking unit as it expands beyond its traditional commercial banking operations. CEO Asfaw Alemu announced th…
- Abadulla Gemeda reflects on his time as Parliament SpeakerAddis Fortune ·
Former Speaker of the House of Peoples' Representatives, Abadulla Gemeda, has reflected on his tenure in office. He noted that he did not originally seek the position …
- Ethiopia’s mental health care is learning to listenCapital Ethiopia ·
Ethiopia's mental health care landscape is shifting towards a more inclusive and empathetic approach. As the Covid-19 lockdowns placed significant strain on the popula…
- European Union Film Festival opens in Addis AbabaCapital Ethiopia ·
The 2026 European Union Film Festival has officially opened in Addis Ababa. The festival features more than 27 films originating from 23 different European countries, …
- Ohio Pastor Sparks Controversy by Introducing Second Wife to Congregation
BBC Afaan Oromoo · Pastor Israel T. Ford, founder of LifeWorks Church in Ohio, USA, recently announced to his congregation that he has taken a second wife, Shakayla Ford. During a Sunday…
- Opinion: A critique of Tigray's political culture and governanceAddis Standard ·
Segen Yainshet Tesfamariam writes that the recent crisis in Ethiopia’s Tigray region exposed deep failures in governance and external destruction. In an opinion piece …
- Mastercard Seeks Entry into Ethiopia's Domestic Payments SystemAddis Fortune ·
International payment giant Mastercard is moving to enter Ethiopia's domestic payment market. This development follows the Ethiopian government's policy shift, which o…
- UN political mission in Somalia to end amid election disputesAddis Standard ·
The United Nations’ political mission in Somalia is scheduled to conclude this Saturday after operating for over three decades. The mission’s end comes at a critical t…
- Kenya High Court orders resumption of asylum registration for Eritreans and EthiopiansBBC Tigrinya ·
The High Court of Kenya has ordered the government to immediately resume the registration of asylum seekers from Eritrea and Ethiopia, declaring the year-long suspensi…
- Dashen Bank Announces Total Assets Reached 350 Billion BirrCapital Ethiopia ·
Dashen Bank announced at its annual shareholders' meeting that its total assets have reached 350 billion Birr. The bank reported a pre-tax profit of 15.2 billion Birr …
- Russia signals readiness to mediate between Ethiopia and EritreaBBC Amharic ·
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed readiness to mediate the strained diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea ahead of the Russia-Africa sum…
- Former PM Hailemariam Defends Ethiopia's Pursuit of Sea AccessENA ·
Former Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn stated in an exclusive interview with ENA that Ethiopia's pursuit of sea access is a rational objective that should be resol…
- President Isaias Discusses Russia-Africa Strategic PartnershipAddis Standard ·
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki gave an exclusive interview to Sputnik Africa on the sidelines of the third Russia-Africa Summit held in Moscow on October 28. In the…
- MIDROC Investment Group Acquires Savanna Beach Resort and Wabe Shebelle HotelAddis Fortune ·
MIDROC Investment Group has acquired the Savanna Beach Resort in Langano with plans to redevelop it as an international destination under the Marriott brand. Additiona…
- Congo's Cobalt Policy and Industrial Opportunity
The Africa Report · The Democratic Republic of Congo's attempt to cap cobalt exports has faced challenges due to global price volatility and shifting demand toward cobalt-free battery tec…
- Ethiopia and EIB Global Deepen Strategic Partnership to Mobilize InvestmentENA ·
The Ministry of Finance and an EIB Global delegation met to discuss strategic partnerships for Ethiopia’s economic transformation. The talks focused on advancing 190 m…
- Is Europe failing its young people?Capital Ethiopia ·
In an opinion piece for Capital Ethiopia, Alazar Kebede examines the growing discontent among youth in Europe. Although the continent has long been regarded as a model…
- New E-Commerce Platform Proposes Model for Global South Trade ExpansionCapital Ethiopia ·
As Ethiopia actively works to bolster its digital economy and integrate more deeply into international trade, a new e-commerce platform has introduced a proposed model…
- Keep the fight against polio aliveCapital Ethiopia ·
World Polio Day marks a moment to celebrate the significant reduction in polio cases, a disease that historically paralyzed hundreds of thousands of children annually.…
- Ethiopia Emerging as Leading Healthcare Manufacturing Hub in AfricaENA ·
Dr. Barton, speaking at the African Healthcare Manufacturing Trade Exhibition and Conference (AHMTEC 2026) in Addis Ababa, stated that Ethiopia is emerging as a leadin…
- Dashen Bank signs €20 million financing deal with EIB for SMEsCapital Ethiopia ·
Dashen Bank has officially signed a €20 million financing facility agreement with EIB Global, the development finance arm of the European Investment Bank. This deal is…
- Abandoned siblings reunited after decades through DNA testingBBC Tigrinya ·
David McBride and Helen Ward were both abandoned as infants in Ireland and raised by loving families, though they spent decades searching for their origins. With littl…
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