August 26
Ethiopia: Letter Circulated On Social Media Claiming Ethiopia to Introduce New Currency Notes Is Fake
ENA
A fake letter allegedly written by the Office of the Prime Minister (PMO) and circulated on social media, claiming that Ethiopia will introduce new Ethiopian Birr notes next month… Read more »
August 25
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Japan Vow to Strengthen Bilateral Relation and Cooperation in Various Spheres
ENA
Ethiopia and Japan have agreed to consolidate their bilateral relations and enhance cooperation in various areas of mutual interest. Read more »
August 24
Nigeria: Nigeria's Drug Traffickers Prefer Ethiopia Airlines, Qatar Airways. This Is Why
Premium Times
Analysis of NDLEA data showed that Ethiopian Airlines and Qatar Airways were the most commonly used airlines among arrested drug traffickers. Read more »
August 23
Ethiopia: Rising Sexual Violence Against Women and Girls Is Seeping Into What's Left of the Ethiopian Social Fabric. Without Accountability, the Worst Is Yet to Come [editorial]
Addis Standard
Last week, an event unfolded that shook the entire country to its core; the story of seven-year-old Heaven Awot who was sexually violated and murdered by Getnet Bayih, father of… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia to Witness Increasing FDI After Reform - Economists
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia's foreign direct investment inflow would increase in the upcoming year higher than the previous periods on the heels of the recently introduced reform, which is… Read more »
Ethiopia: Millions of Ethiopians Turn Out to Plant 600 Million Seedlings
ENA
Millions of Ethiopians from all over the nation turned out in the early morning today to smash their own planting record by planting 600 million seedlings today. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Airlines Set to Lose Second Horn of Africa Route
Business Day Africa
Ethiopian Airlines faces the potential loss of another route in the Horn of Africa, as Somali authorities have threatened to revoke its flying rights amidst ongoing territorial… Read more »
Ethiopia: OLA Denounces Ethiopian Govt Allegations of Al-Shabaab Ties As 'Baseless'
Addis Standard
The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) has issued a statement refuting recent allegations made by the Ethiopian government regarding its alleged ties to Al-Shabaab. The OLA characterized… Read more »
Ethiopia: Amhara Region Cultivates Over 4,500 Hectares in Drive for Humanitarian Independence Amid Soaring Demands
Addis Standard
In alignment with the federal government's initiative, which mandates regional states to independently cover at least 70% of their humanitarian needs, the Amhara Agricultural… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's From Dawn to Dusk Planting of Seedlings Leaves Legacy for Generations
ENA
Ethiopia's ambitious from dawn to dusk tree planting campaign is set to leave a lasting national legacy for generations to come, according to Minister of Justice Gedion Timothewos. Read more »
August 22
Somalia: Somalia Accuses Ethiopia of Stoking Regional Conflict to Distract From Domestic Issues
Radio Dalsan
Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, has sharply criticized Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, accusing him of attempting to ignite conflict in the… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Warns Ethiopian Airlines Over 'Sovereignty Violations'
VOA
The Somali government threatened to suspend Ethiopian Airlines flights to Somalia unless concerns over "violations of Somali sovereignty" related to destinations served by… Read more »
Ethiopia: Somalia Accuses Ethiopia of Derailing Ankara Talks Over Sea Deal Demand
Shabelle
In a recent press conference, Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed MoFiqi expressed strong opposition to Ethiopia's demand for a military presence in Somalia, attributing the collapse of… Read more »
Ethiopia: GERD Contributes 17% to Ethiopia's Power Supply, Eep Eyes $300m From Exports
Addis Standard
The Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) disclosed that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) contributed 17% to the country's total power supply during the previous fiscal year. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Says No to Ethiopia Inclusion in AUSSOM, Accuses ENDF of Past Attrocities
Radio Dalsan
Somalia has issued conditions to Ethiopia for its inclusion in the African Union Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) which is set to replace the African Union Transition Mission in… Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia's Capital Steadily Becoming an Exciting Cultural Gem in the Horn - Renowned Entertainment Magazine
ENA
Addis Ababa is steadily becoming an exciting cultural gem in the horn of Africa and beyond, Rolling Stone Africa, a world greatest music and pop culture magazine in Africa… Read more »
Ethiopia: Deadly Assault in Segen District of Konso Zone Claims At Least 13 Lives, Inflicts Heavy Damage On Govt Properties and Public Infrastructure
Addis Standard
A deadly assault in the Segen district of Konso Zone, located in the South Ethiopia region, claimed the lives of eight police officers and five civilians. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Kenya Unite Against Alleged Ola-Al-Shabaab Collaboration: Cross-Border Terror Threat
Addis Standard
The intelligence agencies of Ethiopia and Kenya have asserted that the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), referred to by Ethiopian authorities as "Shene," has established direct… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Embassy Receives an Award of Excellence At 12th International Film Festival Noida 2024
ENA
The Ethiopian Embassy in New Delhi, India was honored with an Award of Excellence at the 12th International Film Festival Noida 2024, held at the Marwah Studio Complex in Noida,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Finance Minister Highlights On Ethio-China's Strong Bilateral Cooperation
ENA
Finance Minister of Ethiopia, Ahmed Shide discussed with a delegation led by Sheng Qiuping, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Commerce, People's Republic of China (MOFCOM) in Addis… Read more »
Ethiopia: New Year Feasts in Ethiopia Unite People of Diverse Backgrounds
Ethiopian Herald
The Ethiopian New Year is a source of inspiration for all Ethiopians. Farmers in the rural areas tend their farms expecting a bumper harvest in the next season for food stuff.… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Received a Life Time Achievement Award
Ethiopian Herald
The Ethiopian airline recently received a life time achievement award from the United States Government for its more than 7 decades service all over the world. Beginning in a good… Read more »
August 21
Ethiopia: Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede Vows to Prevent Political Disputes From Threatening Security in Tigray, Rejects External Interference
Addis Standard
Lieutenant General Tadesse Werede, deputy president of Tigray's interim administration and head of the cabinet secretariat for peace and security, has reassured the public that… Read more »
Ethiopia: Heavy Rains Trigger Omo River Overflow, Displacing 79,000 Residents in South Omo
Addis Standard
Heavy rains have led to the overflow of the Omo River, causing widespread flooding and the displacement of 79,000 residents in the Dassenech Woreda of South Omo Zone, according to… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Transitional Justice - Tensions Around International Experts' Role Need Swift Resolution [analysis]
ISS
Ensuring national ownership of the transitional justice process need not preclude drawing on valuable international expertise. Read more »