November 16, 2023
Ethiopia: Universal Music Group, Ethiopia's Sewasew Multimedia Sign First-of-Its-Kind Distribution Agreement.
Addis Abeba - Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, and Sewasew Multimedia, Ethiopia's leading music and Entertainment Company, today… Read more »
Ethiopia: Is Impunity for War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity Looming in Ethiopia?
In its final report to the UN General Assembly, before its mandate was expired on 04 October 2023, the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE), which… Read more »
Ethiopia: Rising Number of Tigray Youth Fleeing to the Arabian Peninsula Amid Food Security Challenges, Limited Job Prospects
In the face of mounting food security challenges and limited job prospects, an increasing number of young people in the war-torn Tigray region are seeking alternative means to… Read more »
November 15, 2023
Ethiopia: Defence Minister Says Lower Level Admins' Failure to Secure Peace is Forcing Army Deployment for 'Small Tasks'
Defense Minister Dr. Abraham Belay told lawmakers that the failure by lower level administrative units including zones, Woreda and Kebel administrations to secure peace properly is… Read more »
Ethiopia: Death Toll From Malaria Outbreak in Western Oromia 'Significantly Higher' Than Reported Numbers - OPA
The Oromia Physicians Association (OPA), non-profit professional association, has dispatched groups of doctors to Western Oromia to provide emergency healthcare services to… Read more »
Ethiopia: Conflict in Amhara Region Disrupts Delivery of Food Aid, Transportation of Fertilisers
The ongoing conflict in Amhara region has resulted in road closures, severely disrupting the timely delivery of crucial food aid to drought-affected communities in the Waghimra… Read more »
Ethiopia: Glass Half-Full or Half-Empty? Exploring the Pretoria Peace Agreement's Achievements, Failures
The Tigray war came to an end over a year ago, after lasting for two tumultuous years and resulting in the tragic loss of over half a million lives. The cessation of hostilities… Read more »
November 14, 2023
Ethiopia: Quest for Own Port Neither New Nor a Threat to Neighbouring Countries - Prime Minister Abiy
In his response to questions raised by lawmakers at the 3rd year 4th regular session of the House of People's Representatives (HoPR) today, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed despite… Read more »
Ethiopia: Abiy Urges Armed Groups to Lay Down Weapons
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said "unnecessary conflicts" are killing people, destroying properties in different parts of the country including Oromia and Amhara regions. These… Read more »
Ethiopia: Fresh Armed Attack in Bure, Amhara Region Killed Many, Displaced Thousands - Residents
Residents say several people have been killed in an "organized attack" carried out by the Fano militia group in Bako Chabo and Sontom Mariam villages of Bure district in West… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Khat Exporters Navigate Strict Pre-Licensing Requirements Amidst Call for Oversight, Increased Revenue
In a bid to improve oversight and increase export earnings, exporters of khat in Ethiopia are now mandated to undergo a rigorous registration process. This includes entering into a… Read more »
Ethiopia: Senior Govt Officials Join Military Leaders in Dar es Salaam As Ongoing Talks With OLA Progress Positively
Ongoing negotiations between the Ethiopian government and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) in Dar es salaam are showing "positive progress" sources close to the mediation team… Read more »
November 11, 2023
Ethiopia: Diaspora Dilemma - Shadows of Disinformation Among Ethiopian Diaspora
More than seven thousand miles away from home in the US city of Silver Spring in Maryland, Ethiopians and people with Ethiopian origin from all walks of life gather in cafes and… Read more »
November 10, 2023
Ethiopia: EU Provides €1 Million in Humanitarian Aid to Fight Cholera Outbreak in Ethiopia
The European Union has announced an additional €1 million in humanitarian funding to aid Ethiopia in its response to a severe cholera outbreak. Since its emergence in August… Read more »
East Africa: UK, Ethiopia Launch Peace Programme to Mitigate Instability Along Ethiopia-Kenya-Somalia Borders
The British Embassy in Addis Abeba together with Ethiopian Foreign Affairs and Peace ministries as well as the Somali regional government have launched a peace and security program… Read more »
Ethiopia: Fincha Sugar Factory Faces Prolonged Delay in Resuming Operations
The Fincha Sugar Factory, known as one of the largest and most historic sugar factories in the country, is yet to resume production after ceasing operations five months ago at the… Read more »
November 09, 2023
Ethiopia: Defiance and Resilience - What Explains the Unexpected Results for 12th-Grade Exams in Post-War Tigray Region
Recently, the news that only 3.3% of the 896,520 students who took the 12th-grade exit exams were able to achieve a score above 50% sent shockwaves across the country. The… Read more »
Ethiopia: Leading Sidama Opposition Party Accuses Regional Government of Forceful Entry Into Its Office, Property Looting
The Sidama Federalist Party (SFP) has accused the Sidama regional government of forcefully entering its headquarters in Hawassa City on 07 October, 2023, looting property, and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Opposition Group in Tigray Opposes Referendum Over Occupied Areas, Urge Full Implementation of Peace Deal
The Assimba Democratic Party (ADP) has expressed its opposition to the federal government's plan to conduct a referendum over areas in western and southern Tigray that have been… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Ethiopia: Tigray Interim Admin Sacks Four More High-Ranking Officials
In a letter sent from the president's office, the Tigray Interim Administration has removed four high-ranking officials from their positions. This decision came 10 days after the… Read more »
Ethiopia: US, IGAD, Kenya & Norway Key Peace Talk Facilitators - OLA Southern Command Chief Arrives in Dar es Salaam
Diplomatic sources close to the matter told Addis Standard that the ongoing talks between the Ethiopian federal government and representatives of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) is… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ministry of Trade Implements Stringent Registration Process for Khat Exporters
The Ministry of Trade has announced that khat exporters will now be required to undergo a rigorous registration process, which includes meeting newly issued pre-license… Read more »
Ethiopia: Second Round of Peace Talks to End Conflict in Oromia Kicks Off in Dar es Salaam
With Commander of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) Kumsa Diriba, popularly known as Jaal Marroo, on board, the second round talks between the Ethiopian federal government and OLA… Read more »
Ethiopia: A Goodwill Initiative Sparks Hope By Restoring Eye Sight Across Ethiopia
Sisay Abebe, 64, is a resident in Logia, Afar region. He had been leading his life with the income he earned from his semi-farming activities. All of a sudden, situations changed… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Ethiopia: lashes Between Militiamen and Armed Residents Left At Least 18 Killed in Oromo Special Zone, Amhara Region
More than 18 people were killed during recent clashes between the Fano militia and armed residents of Artuma Fursi district in the Oromo Special Zone of the Amhara region,… Read more »