April 15
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Electric Utility, Huawei Sign MOU to Provide Alternative Electricity to Communities in Off-Grid Areas
The summit also brought together government officials from Ethiopian Electric Utility, Ethiopian Electric Power, Petroleum and Energy Authority alongside private sector players Read more »
April 12
Ethiopia: Police Confirm 13 Arrests Linked to Bate Urgessa's Murder
The East Shewa Police Directorate has announced the arrest of 13 suspects in connection with the murder of Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) Political Officer Bate Urgessa. Read more »
April 11
Ethiopia: U.S. Senator Calls for Investigation into Killing of Opposition Member
U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has called for an impartial investigation into the recent killing of Bate Urgessa, a political officer… Read more »
April 10
Ethiopia: Rights Commission Calls for Investigation Into Killing of Oppostion Member
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has called for prompt, impartial and full investigation into the killing of Bate Urgessa, political officer with the opposition Oromo… Read more »
April 09
Ethiopia: Security Concerns in Gambela Region Prompt Removal of Senior Officials
The Gambela regional government has announced the removal of numerous senior officials from their respective positions. Read more »
April 04
Africa: HRW Calls for UN, AU to Suspend Ethiopian Troops From Peacekeeping Missions
Human Rights Watch (HRW) is calling upon the United Nations and the African Union to contemplate the suspension of fresh deployments of the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF)… Read more »
Ethiopia: Somalia Sends Back Ethiopia's Ambassador, Closes Consulates in Puntland, Somaliland
The government of Somalia asked Ethiopia's Ambassador to Somalia Muktar Mohamed Ware to return back to Addis Abeba for consultation and closed Ethiopia's consulate offices in… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Govt Gives Ethiopia Envoy 72 Hours, Summons Its Envoy From Addis
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia issued an official statement confirming Ethiopia's Ambassador Muktar Mohamed Ware "has been informed to… Read more »
Africa: Global Leaders to Gather in Geneva, Aiming to Raise $1 Billion to Alleviate Ethiopia's Humanitarian Crisis
Senior officials from various countries and international organizations will convene in Geneva on 16 April, 2024 for a high-level pledging event aimed at addressing the… Read more »
April 01
Ethiopia: Local Officials Refute Al-Shabab Operating in Oromia's Bale Zone, Posing Security Threats
Local officials have denied a report that al-Shabaab is operating in the Bale zone of the Oromia region, and that it killed several zonal police officers and militiamen. Read more »
Ethiopia: Somali, Afar Border Conflict Wanes After Last Week's Civilian Casualties
Following the recent clashes between militias from the Afar and Somali regions near border areas last week, there has been a gradual decrease in tensions. Read more »
March 29
Ethiopia: From Shadows to Spotlight - Why Ethiopia Became Latest Scene for Cryptocurrency Rush
In the heart of East Africa, a surprising powerhouse is rising in the world of cryptocurrency. Read more »
March 28
Ethiopia: Deadly Clash in South Tigray As Warring Sides Accuse Each Other of Provocation
Earlier this week, violent confrontations occurred in Raya Alamata, situated in the South Tigray Zone currently under the control of Amhara forces. Accusations have been exchanged… Read more »
March 27
Ethiopia: Deadly Armed Attack On Bus in Gambella Region Leaves Three Dead, Several Injured
A tragic incident transpired in the early hours of Wednesday, 27 March, 2024, when an armed assault targeted a bus journeying from Gambella city to Lare district in the Nuer Zone… Read more »
March 26
Ethiopia: Drivers in Amhara Region Hit Hard By Fuel Shortages, Skyrocketing Prices
Drivers in some urban areas of the Amhara region are currently grappling with a significant fuel scarcity alongside escalated prices within the illicit market, severely impeding… Read more »
Ethiopia: Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Recovers 78 Percent of 801.4 Million Birr Lost in System Glitch: President Abe Sano
Abe Sano, President of the state-owned Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), announced this morning that the maximum amount of money vulnerable to theft during the recent "system… Read more »
March 25
Ethiopia: Tigray Interim Admin Accuses Amhara Region of 'Incorporating Tigray Lands in Curriculum, Maps'
The interim administration of the Tigray region has issued a statement conveying apprehensions regarding perceived actions by the Amhara regional government to incorporate "Tigray… Read more »
Ethiopia: In-Depth - Rising From the Ashes: Tigray's Industrial Renaissance Amidst War's Toll
Emerging from the ashes of war, Tigray's once-booming industrial scene now stands as a stark testament to the toll of fighting. As the echoes of battles fade into memory, the scars… Read more »
March 20
Ethiopia: Several Civilians Killed in Series of Attacks in Oromo Special Zone, Amhara Region
Several people have been killed, many others injured in the Oromo special zone of the Amhara region in what local residents described as a series of "coordinated attacks"… Read more »
March 18
Ethiopia: Breaking Barriers: Reforming Ethiopia's Citizenship and Immigration Services for Inclusive Governance
In the intricate realm of public service provision in Ethiopia, the Immigration and Citizenship Services (ICS) stands as a pivotal barometer for evaluating public service… Read more »
March 16
Ethiopia: Five Wonji Sugar Factory Workers Found Dead After Two-Week Hostage Ordeal
Five workers of Wonji Sugar Factory, who had been held hostage for a harrowing two weeks, have been found dead. Read more »
March 14
Ethiopia: Parliament Revokes Immunity of Christian Tadele Seven Months After His Arrest
In its 17th ordinary session held this morning, the House of Peoples Representatives revoked the immunity of Christian Tadele, who has held a seat in Parliament since 2021. Read more »
March 13
Ethiopia: No Infrastructure for Returning Displaced People in Western Oromia
In the heart of Western Oromia, a relentless battle has been unfolding for years, plunging the region into a maelstrom of chaos and uncertainty. Read more »
Ethiopia: CPJ Calls for Release of Journalist Muhiyadin Mohamed, Charged With Hate Speech, Facing Up to Five Years in Prison
Muhiyadin Mohamed Abdullahi, a journalist operating within Ethiopia's Somali Regional State, is currently confronting the possibility of a five-year imprisonment term following… Read more »
March 12
Ethiopia: Over 100,000 Former Fighters Demobilized - Tigray Interim Admin
The Tigray Interim Administration has announced the demobilization of over 100,000 ex-combatants, carried out in two distinct phases. Read more »