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.
- Exchange Rate Discrepancies Across Ethiopian Banks
Addis Fortune · Last week, significant differences in exchange rates persisted between the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) and Oromia Bank. On Saturday, Oromia Bank sold dollars at …
- Somaliland Officials Condemn Attacks on Oromo Residents in Borama
Addis Standard · Reports from Borama, Somaliland, indicate that groups of youths have attacked Oromo residents, resulting in significant property damage. Over 150 homes occupied by Oro…
- Ethiopia's WTO accession bid faces critical review in NovemberAddis Fortune ·
Ethiopia's bid to join the World Trade Organization (WTO) will face a critical review at a Working Party meeting scheduled for November 9 and 10, 2026. This session fo…
- Ethiopia's Inflation Trends Upward as Essential Food Prices Spike
Birr Metrics · Ethiopia's annual inflation rate has begun climbing again, reaching 14.9 percent in September 2026 after bottoming out at 9.4 percent in March. While the headline infl…
- Arsenal wins at Liverpool's Anfield
BBC Afaan Oromoo · Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory at Anfield, ending a 14-year winless streak at the venue. Kai Havertz scored the decisive goal, helping Arsenal reach 24 points and take …
- WHO chief warns Ethiopian violence is pushing health system toward collapseAddis Standard ·
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned that ongoing violence in the Amhara and Tigray regions is pushing Ethiopia's…
- Heavy Rains Impact Coffee Harvest in Southwest EthiopiaAddis Fortune ·
Ashabir Haile, a coffee farmer in Gimbo Wereda, Southwest Ethiopia, reports significant damage to his coffee crop due to heavy rainfall during the flowering season in …
- Ethio Telecom Projects ETB 127 Billion Operating Profit
The Reporter · Ethio Telecom has projected an operating profit of ETB 127 billion for the current fiscal year. The state-owned telecom giant plans to disburse ETB 43.1 billion in div…
- Sudan accuses Ethiopia of launching drone attacks from its territoryBBC Tigrinya ·
The Sudanese government has filed a complaint with the UN Security Council and the African Union, alleging that Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are launching drone attacks …
- UN Climate Fund Approves $30M for Cross-Border Resilience ProjectThe Reporter ·
The UN Adaptation Fund has approved a $30 million grant for a five-year climate resilience project covering border areas of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia. The initiativ…
- World Bank reports widening gap in private capital mobilization for poor nationsBirr Metrics ·
The World Bank Group announced it mobilized a record 112 billion USD in private capital during the 2026 fiscal year, tripling its 2022 figures. However, the data revea…
- Ethiopian Anti-Doping Authority: 89% of Athlete Evidence FabricatedThe Reporter ·
The Ethiopian Anti-Doping Authority has revealed that 89 percent of evidence submitted by athletes in doping cases is unreliable or fabricated. Director General Mekonn…
- Addis Ababa's Housing Boom: Building Homes or Affordable Living?Birr Metrics ·
On October 29, the Addis Ababa City Administration reported the completion and handover of 496,971 homes over the past five years, including 4,200 delivered in the fir…
- Namibia Denies Leaked Memo Concerning Ethiopian Airlines DealAddis Fortune ·
Namibia's Ministry of Works & Transport officially dismissed a leaked memorandum on September 2, 2026, which suggested that Ethiopian Airlines Group would gain executi…
- Israel’s first ambassador to Somaliland presents credentials in HargeisaAddis Standard ·
Israel’s first ambassador to Somaliland, Michael Lotem, has officially presented his credentials to President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, also known as Cirro, in Har…
- UNHCR: Conflict and Disasters Displace 1.9 Million EthiopiansThe Reporter ·
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has reported that Ethiopia currently hosts approximately 1.9 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). Acc…
- Addis Ababa City Cabinet grants land subdivision approval power to MayorAddis Fortune ·
The Addis Ababa City Cabinet has amended the regulation on land holding rights and service delivery, granting Mayor Adanech Abiebie sole authority to approve land subd…
- Private jet crashes in Florida, USA; 9 deadBBC Tigrinya ·
A private Learjet 60 crashed in a residential area in Florida, USA, resulting in the death of all nine people on board, the Department of Transportation confirmed. The…
- 8 Dead, Many Injured in Unexploded Ordnance Explosion in Yechila, TigrayBBC Tigrinya ·
An unexploded ordnance explosion in Yechila town, Abargelle district, Tigray, killed eight people, including five children, on October 27, 2019. The tragedy occurred w…
- Captured Fano Fighter Marshet Tsehayu Recounts Experience
Natnael Mekonnen · Captured Fano fighter Marshet Tsehayu, who is currently under government custody, has recounted a personal experience he had during the conflict. During his account, h…
- Allied Gold Corporation Begins Wet Commissioning at Kurmuk Mine
Capital Ethiopia · Allied Gold Corporation has officially commenced wet commissioning at its Kurmuk Gold Mine project in western Ethiopia. This milestone signals the transition of the si…
- Somali pirates hijack Iranian fishing vesselAddis Standard ·
Somali pirates have hijacked an Iranian fishing vessel carrying 23 crew members off the coast of northeastern Somalia. The hijacking has sparked immediate internationa…
- Experiences of Female Bodybuilders in EthiopiaBBC Tigrinya ·
21-year-old Edom Ferezewod and 20-year-old Meron Hirpo discuss the challenges faced by female bodybuilders in Ethiopia. They highlight societal misconceptions, critici…
- Russia and Ukraine emergency alert apps hit by cyberattackBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Emergency alert applications used by both Russia and Ukraine to warn citizens of imminent danger have been compromised by a cyberattack. Reports indicate that these sy…
- Abandoned siblings in Northern Ireland reunite via DNABBC Afaan Oromoo ·
David McBride and Helen Ward are two individuals who were abandoned as infants in Northern Ireland decades ago. McBride was found in a car, while Ward was discovered i…
- Various nations urge citizens to prepare for emergency situations
Tikvah Ethiopia · The governments of Britain, Japan, and several European nations are urging citizens to keep emergency supplies, such as food, water, and first aid kits, at home to las…
- Man sentenced for robbery and assault in Dire Dawa arrested after two yearsTikvah Ethiopia ·
Usman Musa, who was released on bail while facing charges of robbery and aggravated assault in Dire Dawa, has been arrested after two years on the run. Musa had been s…
- Elders mediating to resolve Moyale conflictTikvah Ethiopia ·
The conflict in Moyale, sparked by regional flag usage, has entered its 12th day, with residents reporting a lull in gunfire today. Elders from both Oromia and Somali …
- Questions raised regarding killings in Shirka, Arsi and armed groups
Jawar Mohammed · Questions are being raised regarding the recent killing of citizens in Shirka district, Arsi zone. The source questions whether an armed group operating in the area un…
- Addis Ababa Revenue Bureau Issues New Tax Audit GuidelineThe Reporter ·
The Addis Ababa City Administration Revenues Bureau has implemented a new desk audit guideline to increase scrutiny of corporate and individual financial records. This…
- Ethiopia Receives Advanced Su-35 Jets and S-400 Air Defence Systems
ENA · Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced that Ethiopia has received its first 12 Russian-made Su-35 4++ generation fighter jets. Additionally, the government is set to acqu…
- Over 60 killed in targeted attacks in Arsi Zone
DW Amharic · Over 60 civilians have been killed in targeted attacks in the South East Oromia Zone (formerly Arsi Zone) last week, according to reports. The violence specifically ta…
- OPEC+ Maintains December Production Targets, Delays Key DecisionsBirr Metrics ·
OPEC+ core members have agreed to maintain current oil production targets for December. The decision, involving Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan…
- Engineer dies after following ChatGPT medical advice to stop medicationTikvah Ethiopia ·
In Seattle, 31-year-old software engineer Bowen Wang died after following ChatGPT's medical advice to reduce her epilepsy medication, leading her parents to sue OpenAI…
- Interim leadership elections nearing completion across Tigray regionTikvah Ethiopia ·
The election process for interim leadership in the Tigray region is reportedly nearing its conclusion. The process, which has been ongoing in various zones and distric…
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