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.
- Ethiopia Targets 4.5 Million Hectares for Summer Irrigated Wheat Production
ENA · Ethiopia's Ministry of Agriculture has announced plans to cultivate 4.5 million hectares of land for wheat production during the upcoming summer irrigation season. Tes…
- Families seek justice following the killing of two youths in Oromia-Amhara border area
Addis Standard · Families and relatives of two youths who were horrifically killed in the border area between Oromia and Amhara regions are demanding justice. The incident has caused s…
- Ethiopian Electric Utility Inaugurates 11 EV Charging Stations
Capital Ethiopia · The Ethiopian Electric Utility has inaugurated 11 new electric vehicle charging stations across six cities. The stations are located in Addis Ababa, Bishoftu, Mojo, Ba…
- PMO Hails Addis Ababa’s 2026 Global Award as Catalyst for Sustainable Urban GrowthENA ·
The Prime Minister’s Office has praised Addis Ababa’s recent receipt of a 2026 global award, describing it as a significant milestone for Ethiopia’s sustainable urban …
- Strategies for Africa to Benefit from Mineral Resources
Addis Fortune · Sulaiman Cisse argues that for Africa to effectively benefit from its vast mineral resources, it must prioritize early public investment, establish special economic zo…
- Kenya Ranks Seventh in Africa's Industrial Coverage, Surpassing EthiopiaAddis Standard ·
Kenya has secured the seventh position in Africa for industrial coverage, according to John Mukhwana, the country’s Principal Secretary for Industry and Investment. Th…
- Ethiopia Agrees to Deepen Digital Partnership with HuaweiENA ·
Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh met with Eric Yuan, the new CEO of Huawei Ethiopia, to discuss advancing the country's Digital Ethiopia 2030 strategy. The talks…
- Ethiopia's Money Market Faces Divergent Interest RatesAddis Fortune ·
Ethiopia's money market is experiencing significant discrepancies in interest rates this month. Commercial banks are lending to each other for seven days at 13%, while…
- Jimma University Resolves Student Food Access Issue
Jawar Mohammed · The administration of Jimma University has reportedly resolved the food access issues that were affecting students. Students have expressed gratitude toward the univer…
- PM Abiy's Prosperity Party leadership undergoing military training at Hurso centerAddis Standard ·
Senior leadership of the Prosperity Party, including Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, are currently participating in military training at the Hurso military training center.…
- Marriott Drilling Group to drill geothermal wells in Ethiopia next yearAddis Standard ·
Marriott Drilling Group has announced plans to commence drilling exploration wells in the Corbetti Caldera, located near Shashemene in the Oromia region, early next ye…
- At Least 18 Killed in Reported Drone Attack in South Wollo
BBC Tigrinya · At least 18 people were killed and over 30 injured in a series of drone strikes on the 'Jari No. 2' displacement camp in Tuhuludere district, South Wollo, Amhara regio…
- US Court Suspends DV-2027 Lottery Registration
Tikvah Ethiopia · A US appeals court has temporarily blocked the lower court's order to open the DV-2027 lottery registration, halting the process that was scheduled to begin tomorrow. …
- Ethiopia to Electrify Strategic Djibouti Trade Corridor with EV InfrastructureCapital Ethiopia ·
Ethiopia is preparing to electrify its strategic trade corridor connecting the country to Djibouti through a multi-million-dollar electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure …
- Criminal posing as government security arrestedJawar Mohammed ·
An individual identified as Samson Hayiluu Moosisaa has been arrested after months of evasion. He was part of a criminal group of 120 people who operated by posing as …
- Awash Bank's Assets Exceed 624 Billion Birr
Birr Metrics · Awash Bank reported that its total assets grew by 41 percent to reach 624 billion Birr by the end of the 2025/26 fiscal year. During its general shareholders' meeting,…
- North Korean hackers linked to $6.3 billion theft from BinanceBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Cybersecurity researchers, including TRM Labs and Chainalysis, have linked the North Korean hacking group known as the 'Lazarus Group' or 'TraderTraitor' to the theft …
- Ethiopia's Port Quest Reaches Irreversible Stage: ExpertsENA ·
Legal consultant Yonas Woldeyes of the Nile and Red Sea Strategic Forum stated that Ethiopia's quest for sovereign seaport access is a critical, irreversible necessity…
- 50,000 Displaced to Kenya Following Clashes in MoyaleBBC Tigrinya ·
Over 50,000 people have fled to Kenya following violent clashes in the border town of Moyale, according to the UN Refugee Agency. The conflict, which has paralyzed tra…
- Somalia's South West State leader seeks Ethiopian military supportAddis Standard ·
The leader of Somalia’s South West State has formally requested military support from Ethiopia amidst rising tensions in the city of Baidoa. The request comes as the r…
- Kenya and Russia Agree to Halt Recruitment of Kenyans into Russian MilitaryAddis Standard ·
Kenyan President William Ruto announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to stop the recruitment of Kenyan nationals into the Russian military. The agr…
- Analysis on Moyale conflict and the role of federal governanceAddis Fortune ·
Ibrahim Issack argues that the recurring security crises in Moyale should be viewed through the lens of governance and the functionality of federal institutions rather…
- Biographical overview of prominent Iranian-American scientistsAddis Fortune ·
The text highlights the careers and contributions of two prominent Iranian-American scientists. Firouz Naderi (1946–2023) held a leadership role at NASA's Jet Propulsi…
- UN Experts Condemn Decades of Arbitrary Detention and Enforced Disappearances in EritreaBBC Tigrinya ·
Independent UN human rights experts have called for an immediate end to the decades-long practice of arbitrary detention and enforced disappearances in Eritrea, which …
- Ethiopia Establishes Legal Framework for Collective Investment SchemesCapital Ethiopia ·
Ethiopia has officially established a legal framework for collective investment schemes, introducing mechanisms such as mutual funds, money market funds, real estate f…
- Cooperative Bank of Oromia Launches 'Mticu Mizan' Interest-Free Digital LendingBirr Metrics ·
Cooperative Bank of Oromia (Coop) has launched 'Mticu Mizan,' a new Sharia-compliant digital lending service aimed at youth and women entrepreneurs. The platform integ…
- US Approves $2.1 Billion Patriot Missile Sale to UkraineBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
The US government has approved the sale of 500 Patriot (PAC-3) missiles to Ukraine, valued at $2.1 billion. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that the…
- 'Hot Take Addis' event held in Addis AbabaAddis Fortune ·
Ruth Bekele, in collaboration with her three cousins, hosted an event titled 'Hot Take Addis' in Addis Ababa. Seven individuals participated by sharing their personal …
- WFP Warns Over 266 Million Face Severe Hunger Amid Global ConflictsBBC Tigrinya ·
World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director Luke Lindberg warned that over 266 million people globally are facing severe food insecurity and famine. Lindberg, who be…
- Sudan offers Russia investment sites for gold and copper miningAddis Standard ·
Sudan's Sovereignty Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss expanding economic cooperation. During the meeting, al…
- Ethiopian released from Somaliland prison after 28 yearsBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Daahir Qaasim Abdallee, an Ethiopian national from the Oromia region, has been released from prison in Somaliland after 28 years of incarceration. He had been imprison…
- Holy Synod suspends Abune Rufael, orders stay at monasteryTikvah Ethiopia ·
The Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church has removed Abune Rufael from his administrative duties following findings of canonical and administrative irr…
- At Least 12 Killed in Drone Strike in Rama TownBBC Amharic ·
Eyewitnesses and hospital sources have reported to the BBC that at least 12 people were killed in a three-day drone strike campaign in Rama town, Central Tigray. The m…
- Former President Dr. Mulatu Teshome discusses sea access and regional relationsTikvah Ethiopia ·
Former Ethiopian President Dr. Mulatu Teshome stated that Ethiopia's demand for sea access is a fundamental national agenda essential for the country's economic surviv…
- Ethio Telecom Launches 4G LTE Service in 80 Additional CitiesTikvah Ethiopia ·
Ethio Telecom has announced the expansion of its 4G LTE mobile network service to 80 additional cities across Ethiopia. The company invited customers in these areas to…
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