Ethiopia: AU Proposes Extension of Term Limits for Ceasefire Monitoring Mission

The African Union has proposed extending the term limits of the AU Monitoring, Verification, and Compliance Mission (AU-MVCM) by a year. Read more »

Ethiopia: 45 Believers Killed in Two Separate Attacks in Arsi and Kellem Wollega Zones, Oromia Region

45 people were killed in two separate violent attacks committed last week in Arsi and Kellem Wollega zones of the Oromia region. The attacks reportedly targeted believers,… Read more »

Ethiopia: National Movement of Amhara Calls for Peace Talks Amid Ongoing Conflict in Amhara Region

The National Movement of Amhara (NaMA) has issued an appeal to the government to engage in peace talks regarding the ongoing conflict in Amhara region between the federal… Read more »

Ethiopia: How Abiy's Rule Pushed Youths From the City to the Bush in Amhara and Oromia

The peace talks that began on 07 November, 2023 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania between the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) and the federal government of Ethiopia formally ended on 21… Read more »

Ethiopia: Armed Group Renews Commitment to Negotiation Amid Escalating Hostilities Across Oromia

The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) through its spokesperson Odaa Tarbii expressed its "unwavering commitment" to peace and dialogue, and said "its door to negotiation is always open". Read more »

Ethiopia: Global Oromo Interfaith Council Urges Resumption of Peace Talks Amid Stalled Negotiations

The Global Oromo Interfaith Council (GOIC), representing Oromo religious institutions, has urged the Ethiopian government and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) to resume peace… Read more »

Ethiopia: Clashes Disrupt Vital Medical Supplies in Amhara Region, Leaving Hospitals in Distress

The ongoing clashes in the Amhara region have resulted in detrimental consequences, particularly in the healthcare sector. Vital supply lines have been severely disrupted, leading… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tourism Industry, Local Economy Faces Major Setback With the Destruction of Aksum Airport During the Tigray War

The Aksum Airport, officially known as Emperor Yohannes IV Airport, used to be a vibrant and bustling hub for tourists, playing a crucial role in Ethiopia's flourishing tourism… Read more »

Ethiopia: Four Civilians Killed in Clashes Between Govt Forces and OLA in Sulula Fincha District of Oromia Region

Four civilians lost their lives during clashes between government forces and Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) in the Sulula Fincha district of the Horroo Guduruu Wallagga Zone on 20… Read more »

Ethiopia: Second Round of Oromia Peace Talks Ends Without Agreement, Again

After two weeks of talks that began with promises of ending the five-year militarized conflict in Oromia region between government forces and forces of the Oromo Liberation Army… Read more »

Ethiopia: More Than a Dozen People Killed in Govt Drone Strikes in Amhara - UN

According to a recent statement by the United Nations Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), drone strikes by Ethiopian government forces in the Amhara region have… Read more »

Ethiopia: Crisis Group Urges Ethiopian Govt to Engage in Negotiations to Resolve Escalating Conflict in Amhara Region

A recent report from the International Crisis Group has urged the Ethiopian government to initiate peace negotiations as a means to resolve the escalating conflict in the Amhara… Read more »

Ethiopia: Is Impunity for War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity Looming in Ethiopia?

In its final report to the UN General Assembly, before its mandate was expired on 04 October 2023, the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE), which… Read more »

Ethiopia: Conflict in Amhara Region Disrupts Delivery of Food Aid, Transportation of Fertilisers

The ongoing conflict in Amhara region has resulted in road closures, severely disrupting the timely delivery of crucial food aid to drought-affected communities in the Waghimra… Read more »

Ethiopia: Glass Half-Full or Half-Empty? Exploring the Pretoria Peace Agreement's Achievements, Failures

The Tigray war came to an end over a year ago, after lasting for two tumultuous years and resulting in the tragic loss of over half a million lives. The cessation of hostilities… Read more »

Ethiopia: Abiy Urges Armed Groups to Lay Down Weapons

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said "unnecessary conflicts" are killing people, destroying properties in different parts of the country including Oromia and Amhara regions. These… Read more »

Ethiopia: Fresh Armed Attack in Bure, Amhara Region Killed Many, Displaced Thousands - Residents

Residents say several people have been killed in an "organized attack" carried out by the Fano militia group in Bako Chabo and Sontom Mariam villages of Bure district in West… Read more »

Ethiopia: Senior Govt Officials Join Military Leaders in Dar es Salaam As Ongoing Talks With OLA Progress Positively

Ongoing negotiations between the Ethiopian government and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) in Dar es salaam are showing "positive progress" sources close to the mediation team… Read more »

Ethiopia: Opposition Group in Tigray Opposes Referendum Over Occupied Areas, Urge Full Implementation of Peace Deal

The Assimba Democratic Party (ADP) has expressed its opposition to the federal government's plan to conduct a referendum over areas in western and southern Tigray that have been… Read more »

Ethiopia: US, IGAD, Kenya & Norway Key Peace Talk Facilitators - OLA Southern Command Chief Arrives in Dar es Salaam

Diplomatic sources close to the matter told Addis Standard that the ongoing talks between the Ethiopian federal government and representatives of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) is… Read more »

Ethiopia: Second Round of Peace Talks to End Conflict in Oromia Kicks Off in Dar es Salaam

With Commander of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) Kumsa Diriba, popularly known as Jaal Marroo, on board, the second round talks between the Ethiopian federal government and OLA… Read more »

Ethiopia: lashes Between Militiamen and Armed Residents Left At Least 18 Killed in Oromo Special Zone, Amhara Region

More than 18 people were killed during recent clashes between the Fano militia and armed residents of Artuma Fursi district in the Oromo Special Zone of the Amhara region,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Detention, Displacement in Bosat, Oromia Region After 3 Killed

Three civilians including Kuli Hawas, a mother of seven, have been tragically killed allegedly by members of the national defense forces in Garri Nura Dhera village in Bosat… Read more »

Ethiopia: The Pretoria Peace Agreement: Broken Promises and the Urgent Call for Amendment and Renegotiation

A year ago, on November 2, 2022, in Pretoria, South Africa, the government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (GoE) and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF)… Read more »

Ethiopia: HRW Says Fighting, Atrocities Persist in Tigray, Amhara Regions a Year After Peace Deal

Rights group Human Rights Watch (HRW) said, despite the signing of cessation of hostilities agreement a year ago, fighting and serious rights abuses persist in Ethiopia's northern… Read more »