July 15
Ethiopia: Mecha and Tulema Association Marks 60th Anniversary With Celebrations
The Mecha and Tulema Self-Help Association celebrated its 60th anniversary yesterday in Addis Abeba at the Oromo Cultural Center, featuring presentations from association members… Read more »
July 13
Ethiopia: Human Rights Council Urges Govt Action As 'Most' Kidnapped University Students Remain in Captivity
The Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRC) has reported that a significant number of students kidnapped while traveling from Debark University to Addis Ababa remain in captivity. Read more »
Ethiopia: Rights Group Warns of 'Extreme Distress and Danger' for Tigrayan Refugees in Sudan
Human Rights First Ethiopia, a local human rights group, has issued an urgent call for the protection and relocation of Tigrayan refugees and former UN peacekeepers in eastern… Read more »
July 12
Ethiopia: Oromo Army Denies Kidnapping, Blames Govt for Abduction of Students
The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) has issued a statement denying any involvement in the recent kidnapping of students from Debark University near Garba Guracha town in Oromia's North… Read more »
Ethiopia: Underlying Proliferation of Armed Conflicts and Worsening Security Crisis in Ethiopia
Ethiopia has been embroiled in prolonged militarized conflict since 2019, a year after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed came to power, primarily involving government forces, sub-state and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tribute - Elleni Centime Zeleke - 'Brilliant and Brave, Fierce and Funny': Columbia University
Several academic institutions across the world paid tribute Professor Elleni Centime Zeleke who passed away on Saturday 06 July, after she lost a battle for breast cancer. Read more »
July 11
Ethiopia: Families Refute Government's Claims of Kidnapped Students' Release, Express Concern for Their Children's Safety
Despite the Oromia regional government's announcement of the release of 160 students kidnapped last Wednesday near Garba Guracha town in Oromia's North Shewa zone while traveling… Read more »
Ethiopia: AU Holds Second Strategic Review of Pretoria Agreement, Discusses Political Dialogue, DDR and IDPs Return
Getachew Reda, president of Tigray's interim administration, provided an update on social media about the Second Strategic Review on Implementation of the Pretoria Cessation of… Read more »
Ethiopia: Addis Abeba City Council Reviews 230.4 Billion Birr Budget Proposal for 2024/25 Fiscal Year
The Addis Abeba City Council is currently reviewing a proposed budget bill for the upcoming 2024/25 fiscal year, showcasing a significant increase in spending plans. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Claims $211,000 Owed By Nigeria Over Failed Airline Venture
Ethiopian Airlines CEO Mesfin Tasew has informed Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that the country's Ministry of Aviation owes the airline $211,000 for… Read more »
July 10
Ethiopia: How Urban Redevelopment Is Changing Addis Abeba's Health Outlook
In Addis Abeba, the new corridor development project is poised to bring about significant changes to the city, enhancing both the economy and the wellbeing of its residents. This… Read more »
Ethiopia: HRW Urges Safe Evacuation for Ethiopian, Eritrean Refugees Amid Sudan War
Human Rights Watch is urging international organizations to provide safe evacuation options for Ethiopian and Eritrean refugees in eastern Sudan, as the war nears refugee-hosting… Read more »
Ethiopia: Families of Kidnapped University Students Distressed By Overwhelming Ransom Demands
The family of one of about 100 university students who were kidnapped last week near Garba Guracha town in Oromia's North Shoa zone, while traveling from Amhara region to Addis… Read more »
July 09
Ethiopia: U.S. Calls for End to Kidnappings for Ransom in Ethiopia's Oromia and Amhara Regions
The US Embassy in Addis Abeba has condemned the recent surge in kidnappings for ransom reported in the Oromia and Amhara regions of Ethiopia. "Abductions of civilians and students… Read more »
Ethiopia: Civil Society Demand Action On Gender-Based Violence in Tigray, Blame Govt
Twenty seven civil society organizations based in the Tigray region are calling for urgent action from regional authorities to address the escalating issue of gender-based violence… Read more »
South Sudan: Ethiopia-South Sudan Economic Integration: Why Infrastructure Connectivity Is Key for Peace and Prosperity
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Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Arrives in Port Sudan for Official Visit
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has arrived in Port Sudan for an official work visit, according to state media reports. Read more »
South Africa: Second Strategic Review On Implementation of Pretoria Agreement Commences Today
The Second Strategic Review on the Implementation of the Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA), facilitated by the African Union, is set to commence today, according… Read more »
July 08
Ethiopia: Malaria Cases Surge By 60% in Tigray Region
The Tigray Regional Health Bureau has reported a 60 percent increase in malaria cases across the region. Aregay Gebremedhin, head of the Bureau's Disease Control and Prevention… Read more »
Ethiopia: Making Economic Sense of Addis Abeba's Corridor Development
The historical capital of Ethiopia is seeing a facelift. Extending in at least three directions from the old city center - Piassa - the urban redevelopment project, named the… Read more »
Ethiopia: National Bank Reports Inflation Rate Drop to 19.9% in June 2024
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has reported that the country's inflation rate has decreased to 19.9% in June 2024, down from 29.3% in the same period last year. According to… Read more »
July 05
Ethiopia: Daniel Bekele Departs Ethiopia Rights Commission As Chief Commissioner
Daniel Bekele (PhD) has departed from his position as Chief Commissioner of the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission, according to state media reports. Read more »
Ethiopia: UN Says 4.5 Million People Currently Displaced Internally in Ethiopia
A recent report by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) revealed that an estimated 4.5 million people are currently displaced within Ethiopia, mainly… Read more »
Ethiopia: EHRC Urges End to Conflicts Causing Widespread Rights Violations in Ethiopia
In its 3rd Annual Human Rights Situation Report, covering the period from June 2023 to June 2024, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said armed conflicts remain a… Read more »
Ethiopia: Shedding Light On the TPLF: Challenging Common Misconceptions
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