March 01
Ethiopia: 250,000 Students May Drop Out Due to Starvation - Tigray Education Bureau
The Tigray Education Bureau has issued a stark warning, indicating more than a quarter of a million students are at risk of discontinuing their education due to the imminent threat… Read more »
December 23, 2023
Ethiopia: Higher Education Institutions Urged to Play Enhanced Role to Realize Ethiopia's Interest On Red Sea
Ethiopian higher education institutions have been urged to increase their role through diplomacy and awareness creation works to realize the country's strategic interest in the Red… Read more »
Ethiopia: Addis Abeba Civil Servants Stymied By Sudden Exam Cancellation
Thousands of civil servants under the Addis Abeba City Administration faced an unexpected hurdle as the evaluative assessment examination at Addis Ababa University and Kotebe… Read more »
December 01, 2023
Ethiopia: Rights Groups Criticise Draft Directive Limiting Maternity Leave for Female Students
A group of 10 rights and advocacy organizations, including the Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association (EWLA) and the Network of Ethiopian Women's Associations (NEWA), have released a… Read more »
November 29, 2023
Ethiopia: Shattered Dreams - Conflict, Drought Threaten Education of Millions in Amhara Region
At just 18 years old, Desalegn Mekuria's (name changed) journey encapsulates the profound impact of the ongoing conflict in the Amhara region. Born into a destitute farming family… 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 »
November 04, 2023
Ethiopia: Schools in Amhara's Conflict-Hit East Gojjam Zone See Gradual Return of Students
Students in the East Gojam Zone of the Amhara region are slowly returning to school, a month after the start of the academic year nationwide. The zonal administration has announced… Read more »
Ethiopia: Cracks in the System: Unearthing Part of the Mysteries Behind National Exam Catastrophe
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November 03, 2023
Ethiopia: Fixation On Exam Results Is Leaving a Trail of Disarray in Ethiopia's Education. Look Beyond!
For a second year in a row, Ethiopia's Ministry of Education delivered the shocking news to every household with a student that the dreams and hopes of hundreds of thousands to… Read more »
October 31, 2023
Ethiopia: Drought, Conflict Lead to High School Dropout Rates in Amhara Region
Education officials in the drought-stricken Sehala district of the Amhara region have reported a significant decrease in student attendance at the start of the new school year. A… Read more »
October 24, 2023
Ethiopia: Students Raise Concern Over Prolonged University Closure in Amhara Region
Students enrolled at universities in the restive Amhara region have expressed concerns over the prolonged closure and lack of communication from their institutions regarding plans… Read more »
October 19, 2023
Ethiopia: Is Ethiopia's Education System Under a Serious Threat?
With nearly 30 million students at primary and secondary levels and over 130,000 students entering higher education annually, Ethiopia has been recognized over the past decades for… Read more »
September 29, 2023
Ethiopia: Delays in School Attendance, Salary Payments Cause Concern in Newly Established East Borana Zone
Thousands of elementary and secondary students in Gooroo Doolaa, a district within the newly established East Borana Zone of Oromia Region, are still unable to start attending… Read more »
August 25, 2023
Ethiopia: The Interview - 'AAU Will Not Transform Into Institution Exclusive to the Affluent' - Dr. Matiwos Ensermu VP, AAU
In a landmark decision by the Council of Ministers, Addis Abeba University has been conferred the honor of becoming the first autonomous university in Ethiopia after a 50-year… Read more »
August 03, 2023
Ethiopia: Nine Uni Students Represent Ethiopia in 7th Huawei ICT Competition Global Final in China
Following the completion of various national and regional contests, nine talented university students from Ethiopia have the opportunity to represent their country in the 7th… Read more »
August 18, 2023
Ethiopia: Students' Resilience, the Struggle to Rebuild Education in War-Ravaged Tigray
Two years ago, Abrha Weldetsadik, a 20-year-old boy attending Gebreayiga Primary School in the remote village of Samre Woreda, located 40 kilometers away from the regional capital,… Read more »
August 11, 2023
Ethiopia: Authority Partners With Swiss Company SICPA to Combat Fake Higher Education Credentials
In an effort to address the prevalent issue of fraudulent higher education credentials, the Ethiopian government has entered into a partnership with Swiss-based company SICPA. The… Read more »
August 07, 2023
Ethiopia: Lecturers From Universities in Amhara Region Stranded in Addis Abeba
Hundreds of lecturers from various government universities in the Amhara region, who were assigned to oversee the recently concluded grade 12 exams, are currently facing a… Read more »
July 31, 2023
Ethiopia: Adigrat, Aksum Universities to Resume Education After Two-Year Hiatus
Adigrat and Aksum universities in Tigray region have recently announced the resumption of education for their regular students after a two-year interruption. Read more »
July 10, 2023
Ethiopia: Over 168,000 Prospective Graduate Students Commence Nationwide Exit Exams, Results Expected After a Week
Back in February 2023, graduating students of St. Mary's University received training on the Higher Education Exit Exam (Photo: St. Mary's University) Read more »
July 05, 2023
Ethiopia: Berri Maida Girls Hostel: Striving to Overcome Adversity, Rebuild Amidst Challenges
Yirgalem Haftu, a 24-year-old girl, felt immense joy when she gained admission to Berri Maida Girls Hostel and Educational Center in 2016. Located 40 kilometers from the regional… Read more »
July 04, 2023
Ethiopia: Grade Eight Examinations Set to Resume in Tigray Region After Three Years
Grade eight examinations in the Tigray region are set to commence tomorrow, 05 July 2023, marking a significant milestone for the students following their long hiatus due to the… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Ethiopia: Research Finds 'Double Burden' for High School Students With Disabilities in Conflict Affected Oromia Region
A new research titled "Double Burden", conducted under the Werdwet Research Fellowship of the Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) reveals that inclusive education… Read more »
May 29, 2023
Ethiopia: Innovation - Ethiopian Students Won Third Prize in Global Final Huawei ICT Competition in China
Ethiopian students won third prize in the 7th Huawei ICT Competition Global Final, which took place in Shenzhen, China, from May 24 to May 28, 2023. Read more »
May 24, 2023
Ethiopia: Innovation - Nine Uni Students Represent Ethiopia in 7th Huawei ICT Competition Global Final in China
Following the completion of various national and regional contests, nine talented university students from Ethiopia have the opportunity to represent their country in the 7th… Read more »