June 28
Ethiopia: Defense Minister Aisha Holds Talks With French Ambassador to Ethiopia
ENA
Minister of Defense Aisha Mohammed conferred on Thursday with French Ambassador to Ethiopia, Remi Marechaux. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia - 'The Somali Government Now Controls No Areas but Villa Somalia,'
Shabelle
Ethiopia has denied that its forces crossed the shared border with Somalia in pursuit of al-Shabaab militants. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Developing African Continental Free Trade Area Implementation Strategy
ENA
In an attempt to capitalize on the enormous potential benefits of trade on the continent, Ethiopia is now creating its National African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)… Read more »
June 27
Ethiopia: Police in Oromia's East Hararghe Zone Crack Down On Waaqeffannaa Faithful, Detain More Than 80
Addis Standard
Police in Babile district of the East Hararghe zone in the Oromia region detained more than 80 Waaqeffannaa believers in a raid during the East Hararghe Zone Waaqeffannaa believers… Read more »
Ethiopia: Draft Asset Recovery Bill Aligns With Int'l Practice - Minister
Ethiopian Herald
The draft Asset Recovery Proclamation that is referred to the House of People's Representatives aligns with international laws and constitutional mandates concerning economic… Read more »
Ethiopia: Lucy, Discovered 50 Years Ago in Ethiopia, Stood Just 3.5 Feet Tall [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In 1974, on a survey in Hadar in the remote badlands of Ethiopia, U.S. paleoanthropologist Donald Johanson and graduate student Tom Gray found a piece of an elbow joint jutting… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Inaugurates Renovated Mexico-Sar Bet Route As Part of Addis Corridor Dev't
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inaugurated tonight the newly renovated Mexico-Sar Bet route as part of the ongoing Addis Ababa corridor development endeavors. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Council of Ministers Approves Draft Bills, Policies
ENA
In a wide-ranging session held today, Ethiopia's Council of Ministers has approved bills and policies aimed at reforming various sectors of the country's economy and governance. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Expands Clean Water Access to 72 Million Citizens
ENA
The Ethiopian Ministry of Water and Energy has announced a significant achievement in the nation's efforts to provide clean drinking water, with more than 72 million citizens now… Read more »
Ethiopia: World Gem Foundation Graduates 1st Generation of Career Gemologists in Ethiopia
ENA
The World Gem Foundation's Africa Project has today graduated the first generation of career gemologists in Ethiopia. Read more »
Ethiopia: PMO Advises Public to Be Cautious of Fake Content Pertaining to MOU With Somaliland
ENA
The Office of the Prime Minister advised the public to be cautious of fake content that is currently circulating online pertaining to an MOU with Somaliland. Read more »
Ethiopia: Expert Insists On Home-Grown Approach to Nat'l Dialogue
Ethiopian Herald
Traditional Ethiopian institutions should play a vital role in fostering the National Dialogue and taking ownership of the reconciliation process, an expert familiar with the issue… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia to Apply Blended Learning Approach in Tvet
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is finalizing preparations to apply a blended learning approach in TVET institutions by combining conventional learning with online education shortly, the Ministry of… Read more »
Ethiopia: Oslo Forum Recognizes Ethiopia's Green Legacy Success
Ethiopian Herald
The Oslo Tropical Forest Forum which is currently being held in Norway acknowledged the success that has been registered by the Ethiopian Green Legacy Program. Read more »
South Sudan: Ethiopia, South Sudan to Build 220 Km Cross-Border Highway
ENA
Ethiopia and South Sudan are set to build a 220 km road connecting the two countries, following a 738 million USD financial agreement signed in May 2023. Read more »
Somalia: Ethiopia Denies Cancelation of Somaliland Memorandum of Understanding
Shabelle
In a recent statement, the office of the Ethiopian Prime Minister has dismissed social media reports claiming that Ethiopia has decided to revoke the Memorandum of Understanding… Read more »
Ethiopia: Why Self-Publishing Is Not a Feasible Option in Ethiopia? [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
Every rainy season in Ethiopia usually offers a better opportunity for the publishing and distribution of more books and the surge in reading. As schools close down for the long… Read more »
Ethiopia: Empowering Beyond Training - Tvets [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
One of the primary functions of Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) centers is to bridge skill gaps that could be observed through providing training on a… Read more »
Ethiopia: The Recuperating Tigray Tourism [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
Tourism, the smokeless industry, is very significant for developing countries like Ethiopia in generating hard currency. Despite ample tourist destination areas, there are times… Read more »
June 26
Somalia: Somali President Criticizes Ethiopian-Somaliland Sea MOU On Independence Day
Shabelle
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia addressed the nation on the 26th of June, marking the day of independence of the country's Northern regions. Read more »
Ethiopia: New Asset Recovery Draft Bill Aims to End Economic Crimes in Ethiopia
ENA
Minister of Justice Gedion Timotiwos revealed that the newly drafted Asset Recovery Bill aims to end crimes and establish a healthy economic system in Ethiopia. Read more »
Ethiopia: Commentary - Oromo Political Struggle Over Last Half a Century: Inquiry On Achievements, Challenges and the Imperative for Pragmatic Imaginations
Addis Standard
After the politico-military development that historian Teshale Tibebu termed "The Making of Modern Ethiopia", as led by emperor Menelik's imperial march to the south was completed,… Read more »
June 25
Somalia: Amid Souring Relations Somalia Accuses Ethiopian Troops of Unlawful Crossings, Urges Respect for UN Charter
Addis Standard
During the United Nations Security Council briefing on 24 June, 2024, Ambassador Abukar Dahir Osman, the Permanent Representative of Somalia to the United Nations, accused… Read more »
Ethiopia: Hawassa, Jimma Cities in Ethiopia to Host Coffee Exhibitions
ENA
Cities of Hawassa and Jimma in Ethiopia are finalizing preparations to host a national Coffee Exhibitions with the goal of fostering relationships between coffee exporters and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tigray's Women Rally Against Ongoing Atrocities, Demand End to Gender Violence
Addis Standard
A large demonstration was held today in Mekelle by women demanding an end to violence against women in the region. The protesters called for justice for victims of sexual violence,… Read more »