September 05, 2023
East Africa: Oxfam Reveals Over $30 Billion Loss to East African Nations Due to Climate Change Impacts
A new report by Oxfam has revealed a loss of over $30 billion in four East African nations--Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and South Sudan--as a result of climate change impacts since… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Ethiopia: Eritrean Forces Continue Abductions and Sexual Violence in Tigray's Irob Woreda, Despite Pretoria Peace Deal
Despite the signing of the Pretoria Peace Deal in November 2022, Eritrean forces continue to engage in abductions of civilians and sexual violence in the northeastern part of the… Read more »
September 02, 2023
Ethiopia: Human Rights Groups Express Concern Over AU's Premature Termination of Tigray Commission's Mandate
More than 30 civil society and human rights organizations have expressed their concern over the African Union's decision to prematurely terminate the mandate of the Commission of… Read more »
Sudan: Cholera Outbreak Spreads Into Refugee Camps Sheltering Refugees Mainly From Sudan
Since the outbreak was first reported in July 2023, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported at least 2,500 cases of cholera… Read more »
September 01, 2023
Ethiopia: Saudi Arabia's Killing and Inhumane Mistreatment of Ethiopian Migrants With Impunity Must End
The recent report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) uncovering the killing of hundreds of Ethiopian migrants by the Saudi Arabia border guards at the Yemen-Saudi border, which was also… Read more »
August 29, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan Conclude GERD Negotiations With No Significant Progress
Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan have wrapped up two days of tripartite negotiation on the first filling and annual operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on Monday,… Read more »
Ethiopia: At Least 183 Killed in Clashes in Amhara Since July - 250 Tigrayans Detained in New Wave in Western Tigray: UN
UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner said "at least 183 people have been killed in clashes in Amhara region since July, and expressed its concerns at "the deteriorating… Read more »
Ethiopia: Fallout Over Administrative Restructuring Claims Lives Near Arba Minch, Southern Ethiopia Region
At least 17 people were killed and many injured in clashes between government security forces and local residents in the Gamo zone's Shura kebele near Arba Minch city in the newly… Read more »
August 28, 2023
Ethiopia: Prominent Politician Resigns From Oromo Federalist Congress, Seeks Asylum in U.S.
Bekele Gerba, a long-time figure in Ethiopian politics at both the personal and party levels, has announced his resignation from the Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC) and his… Read more »
Ethiopia: Skyrocketing Food Prices Plague Low-Income Families
In the bustling vegetable market of Kera, located in the heart of Addis Abeba, Addis Standard met Alemnesh Tibebu, a 48-year-old mother of three. Surrounded by a sea of bustling… Read more »
August 25, 2023
Ethiopia: Nightclub Grenade Attack in Mekelle City Kills Four, Injures 20
Four people were killed and 20 others were injured in a grenade attack at an entertainment center in Mekelle city, the capital of Tigray state, in the early hours today. Read more »
Ethiopia: Amhara State Council Appoints Arega Kebede After Regional President Resigns
The Council of Amhara regional state has appointed Arega Kebede, the former Amhara region vital events registration agency director as the incoming president after accepting the… Read more »
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 24, 2023
Ethiopia: Research Underway to Restore Ancient Historical Sites After Two Years of War
The Authority for Research and Conservation of Cultural Heritage is currently undertaking research revisions to restore the ancient historical and archaeological sites of the Aksum… Read more »
Ethiopia: 'A Successful Conclusion of Negotiations On GERD Is Within Reach' - UAE State Minister
In the backdrop of the recent visit to Ethiopia by president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Addis Standard has been given an exclusive… Read more »
August 23, 2023
Ethiopia: Opposition Groups Call for 'Meaningful Dialogue' to Resolve Nationwide Instability
The Caucus of Opposition Parties (CoP), an umbrella of eleven opposition groups in Ethiopia, said the government's attempts to resolve conflicts and subsequent political… Read more »
Ethiopia: United States Turns Focus to Africa in Shifting Global Landscape
In the ever-evolving landscape of the African continent, a formidable pushback against Western powers is surfacing and steadily gaining momentum. As nuances and complexities arise,… Read more »
August 22, 2023
Ethiopia: Govt Vows to Investigate Alleged Killings of Migrants At Yemen-Saudi Border
The government of Ethiopia said it will "promptly investigate the incident in tandem with the Saudi Authorities" after a report published yesterday by Human Rights Watch (HRW),… Read more »
Ethiopia: Girls, Women in Tigray Long for Justice and Healing
Ashenda is a notable cultural event in Ethiopia's Tigray region, celebrated primarily in late August, aligning with the Ethiopian month of Nehase. The festival, which is also… Read more »
Ethiopia: Efforts to Fully Return IDPs to Western and Southern Tigray Under Way - Defence Minister
Ethiopian Defense Minister, Abreham Belay (PhD) said works are underway to return to their homes hundreds of thousands of people displaced from Western and Southern Tigray, during… Read more »
August 21, 2023
Ethiopia: US, EU Envision Joint Effort to Support Peaceful Resolution of Conflicts in Amhara and Oromia Regions
The US and European Union (EU) are exploring possibilities to cooperate on supporting the peaceful resolution of conflicts in Amhara and Oromia regions in Ethiopia. Read more »
August 19, 2023
Ethiopia: Amnesty International Urges Immediate Access for Independent Investigators, Media to Amhara Region
Rights group Amnesty International has urged the Ethiopian government to "immediately grant independent investigators and media access to the Amhara region as reports of gross… Read more »
Ethiopia: Cholera Outbreak, Malnutrition Crisis Grip Country as Funding Falls Short
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has released a report indicating the number of cholera cases in Ethiopia has reached alarming levels.… Read more »
Ethiopia: Coffee Megaproject - Unleashing the Power of Ethiopia's Genes and Beans for a Flourishing Industry
A potential transformative coffee megaproject can amplify Ethiopian coffee's rich history and untapped potential, leveraging its remarkable genetic diversity for global impact… Read more »
Ethiopia: Exchange Rate Reform - Damn If You Do, Damn If You Don't
The political and business corridors of Addis Abeba are overwhelmed by talks of an upcoming devaluation of the local currency - Ethiopian Birr. This is despite a recent statement… Read more »