March 11
Ethiopia: Flash Floods, Landslides Kill 30 in Southern Ethiopia
Addis Abeba – At least 30 people have died after landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall struck highland areas of Gamo Zone in the South Ethiopia… Read more »
March 04
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Rights Commission Urges Urgent Federal, Oromia Action After Dozens Killed in Renewed Attacks in Oromia Region
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has called on the federal government and the Oromia Regional State to take immediate, tangible, and sustainable measures to halt… Read more »
Ethiopia: How National Army Battlefield Report, Fano Statements in Feb-March Lay Bare the Persistence and Intensity of Ongoing War in Amhara Region
More than two and a half years after the armed confrontation erupted in Ethiopia's Amhara region in April 2023, developments from early 2026 underscore not only the persistence of… Read more »
Eritrea: PM Abiy Issues Stern Warning to Eritrea, Says Further Attempt to Harm Ethiopia 'Will Be the Last'
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has warned that Ethiopia will not tolerate what he described as any further attempt by the Eritrean government to destabilize the country, saying a… Read more »
Ethiopia: Shrinking Press Freedom, Civic Space Undermine Free and Fair Election, Group of 41 Countries Cautions Ethiopia
A group of 41 countries has expressed concern over what it described as a shrinking civic space and deteriorating press freedom in Ethiopia, cautioning that ongoing restrictions on… Read more »
Ethiopia: UAE in Post-2018 Ethiopia - Strategic Depth or Ephemeral Hovering
Ethiopia has longstanding relations with countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. These relations--political, security, diplomatic, economic, and cultural--have been… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Kenya Agree to Launch Joint Military Operations to Secure Border Corridor, Lapsset
Ethiopia and Kenya have agreed to strengthen security coordination along the Moyale-Marsabit-Turkana corridor, endorsing structured joint military operations aimed at addressing… Read more »
March 03
Ethiopia: Council of Ministers Refers External Loan Agreements to Parliament, Authorizes Mining License Deals
The Prime Minister's Office said the Council of Ministers has referred three external financing agreements to the House of Peoples' Representatives for approval and authorized the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Stalled Recovery, Rising Fragility - Tigray Between Self-Reliance and Societal Collapse
The people of Tigray, Ethiopia, have been stuck in misery and deprivation for the past five and a half years. Now, a new war looms over the region as the Ethiopian federal… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Expresses Solidarity With Qatar in Call With Emir Following Iranian Attacks
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has expressed Ethiopia's solidarity with Qatar during a phone conversation with Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, following recent Iranian attacks that heightened… Read more »
Ethiopia: Religious Councils, Ola Condemn Killing of Civilians in East Arsi, Call for Swift Accountability
The Permanent Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, the Inter-Religious Council of Ethiopia, and the Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council have issued separate… Read more »
Ethiopia: Journalism Under Pressure - New Report Documents Escalating Threats to Media Freedom in Ethiopia
A report released in February this year warns that journalists in Ethiopia continue to operate in an increasingly hostile environment marked by physical danger, legal pressure, and… Read more »
March 02
Sudan: Sudan Government Alleges Drone Attacks Originated 'From Ethiopian Territory,' Warns of Action to Defend Sovereignty
Sudan has accused Ethiopian authorities of allowing drones to enter its airspace from Ethiopian territory and strike locations inside the country, warning of consequences and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tigray Marks Adwa Anniversary Amid Renewed Political Tensions
Authorities in Tigray have commemorated the 130th anniversary of the historic Battle of Adwa, framing the occasion not only as a celebration of past triumph but also as a… Read more »
Ethiopia: President Taye Links Adwa Triumph to Advancing Ethiopia's Access to the Sea Agenda
President Taye Atske Selassie has declared that Ethiopia's pursuit of a reliable and sustainable access to the sea is "a living truth inseparable from the sovereign trust… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Extends Flight Suspensions to Several Middle East Destinations As Regional Airspace Closures Persist
Ethiopian Airlines has announced updated suspension of flights to and from multiple Middle East destinations due to ongoing airspace closures across the region, the airline said in… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Among 58 Injured in Iran Attacks On UAE
At least one Ethiopian national is among 58 people injured in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a series of Iranian missile and drone attacks that began on 28 February 2026,… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland's Israel Deal Could Put Berbera Port At Risk
Somaliland says its recognition by Israel could be a boon for its Berbera port. But with missiles flying across the region, it could also be a target. Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Calls Kuwait Crown Prince, Condemns Iran Attack As Violation of Sovereignty
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has held a telephone conversation with Kuwait's Crown Prince, strongly condemning the recent Iranian attack and expressing Ethiopia's solidarity with… Read more »
February 28
Ethiopia: Coalition for Ethiopian Unity Urges End to Civilian Attacks, Media Closures
The Coalition for Ethiopian Unity has called for an immediate end to attacks on civilians and the closure of media outlets, warning that ongoing conflicts across several regions… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Earns $288.48m From Horticulture Exports in 7 Months, Amid Sector Bottlenecks
Ethiopia has generated $288.48 million from the export of more than 160,000 tons of horticultural products during the first seven months of the current Ethiopian fiscal year, the… Read more »
February 27
Ethiopia: INSA Warns of Widespread Whatsapp Cyberattacks Exploiting Seventh General Election
The Information Network Security Administration (INSA) has issued an urgent warning over what it described as a widespread cyberattack targeting WhatsApp users, with perpetrators… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tigray Interim President Warns Current Dispute Could Trigger War, Endanger All of Ethiopia
A peaceful demonstration was held at the Baloni Stadium in Mekelle city protesting the recent decision by Ethiopia's House of Federation and the National Electoral Board of… Read more »
Ethiopia: Shadows Over Tigray - Risks of Troop Buildup in Northern Ethiopia, Lessons of History Written in Blood
Recent reports indicate fresh troop concentrations near the Tigray region, raising serious concerns about the potential for renewed confrontation. This development should alarm… Read more »
Ethiopia: 'We Have Heard Nothing About Her - We Have Been Weeping for an Entire Year' - Family of Genet Arage
"We have received no information regarding the matter; we will investigate and provide updates" - EHRC Read more »
