October 31, 2023
Ethiopia: Drought, Conflict Lead to High School Dropout Rates in Amhara Region
Education officials in the drought-stricken Sehala district of the Amhara region have reported a significant decrease in student attendance at the start of the new school year. A… Read more »
October 30, 2023
Ethiopia: Rights Commission Reveals Disturbing Sexual Violence in Amhara Conflict, More Than 200 Cases of Rape Exposed
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) released a deeply troubling report today, highlighting the widespread occurrence of sexual violence linked to the conflict in the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Why Over One Million IDPs in Tigray Still Linger in Camps a Year After Peace Deal
According to the UN, more than one million people are estimated to remain internally displaced from the Tigray war, and continue to shelter in IDP camps across the region, with… Read more »
October 27, 2023
Ethiopia: Twelve Outstanding Projects Emerge As Finalists of This Year's Solve It
This year's Solve IT 2023 kicked off across six cities in Ethiopia, boasting an impressive 2,000 plus number of registrations. As the competition progressed, 12 outstanding… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tigray Interim Leader Removes Top Zonal Officials for Neglect of Responsibilities
The Tigray interim administration has made a decision to remove six top zonal officials from their positions due to their neglect of responsibilities entrusted to them by the… Read more »
Ethiopia: UN Rights Experts Call for Continued Monitoring of Human Rights Violations in Ethiopia
The International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) has called for the continuation of international monitoring of the human rights situation in the country.… Read more »
Ethiopia: Rights Commission Engages Tigray Interim Govt Over Misleading Report On IDPs Status
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has responded to concerns raised by the Tigray Regional Interim Administration regarding the scope and findings of its recent report on… Read more »
Ethiopia: U.S, Official Reveals Ethiopia's Request for AGOA Eligibility 'Still Pending', Decision Unlikely At Upcoming Forum
A US State Department official has disclosed that the decision to reinstate Ethiopia's eligibility for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is "still pending". Constance… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Ethiopia: Rising Abductions for Ransom Threaten Human Security in Conflict-Hit Areas, Oromia Region
For the past five years, Ethiopia's Oromia region has been plagued by conflict between the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) and government security forces. While tensions initially… Read more »
October 28, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Press Freedom Crisis - Arrests, Exile of Journalists Intensify Amid Political Turmoil
For decades, Ethiopia has been closely scrutinized by international organizations advocating for journalists' rights. The country's long-standing struggle with freedom of the press… Read more »
October 25, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Ranks 129 Out of 142 in Rule of Law Index As Rule of Law Declines Globally
As the rule of law continued to decline globally for six consecutive years, Ethiopia has ranked 129th out of 142 countries according to the World Justice Project's (WJP)annual Rule… Read more »
Ethiopia: Third Round of GERD Talks Conclude in Cairo Without Outcome - Addis to Hold Next Round
The third round of talks regarding the rules and guidelines for the initial filling and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) concluded on 24 October in Cairo,… Read more »
October 24, 2023
Ethiopia: Banking Services Remain Absent in War-Torn Tigray Region Despite Peace Deal
People in Irob, a northeastern district of Tigray, have been facing the absence of banking services since the war broke out between the federal government and the Tigray Liberation… Read more »
Ethiopia: Students Raise Concern Over Prolonged University Closure in Amhara Region
Students enrolled at universities in the restive Amhara region have expressed concerns over the prolonged closure and lack of communication from their institutions regarding plans… Read more »
October 23, 2023
Ethiopia: Call for Urgent Malaria Relief Response in Western Oromia
Two local charity organizations Harmee International Charity Organization and Biiftuu Holistic Development Foundation, said the malaria epidemic in Western Oromia could worsen in… Read more »
October 21, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Authorities Discuss Release of U.S.$1.3 Billion Suspended Loan With Chinese Counterparts
Ethiopian Finance Minister Ahmed Shede led a delegation that recently held a crucial meeting with Wu Fulin, Chairman of the China Export-Import Bank. The objective of their… Read more »
Ethiopia: Organisation Calls On Ethiopia to Recognise Territorial Rights of Eritrean Afar People
The Eritrean Afar National Congress (EANC), a political organization representing the indigenous Afar people of Eritrea's northern coastal region, has called on the Ethiopian… Read more »
October 20, 2023
Ethiopia: Chinese Nationals Abducted By Gunmen in North Shoa Zone, Oromia Region
Gunmen who were identified by local residents as members of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) have abducted Chinese nationals working for the East Cement Factory, which is found in… Read more »
Ethiopia: Characterisation of Abiy-Led Ethiopian Ruling Elites As 'Oromummaa Government'
Ethio-Amhara elites collectively characterize the Abiy-led Ethiopian government and Oromo liberation organizations, namely the OLF and the OLA, as the Oromummaa government. This is… Read more »
Ethiopia: Invasive Red-Billed Quelea Birds Endanger Crops in Amhara Region
The Ministry of Agriculture has announced that it will initiate the second phase of aerial pesticide spraying after receiving reports of red-billed quelea invasive birds spreading… Read more »
October 19, 2023
Ethiopia: Opposition OLF Says Govt Forces Killed Dozens in Warra Jarso and Jaldu, Oromia Region
In a statement released on Wednesday, the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) said government forces have killed dozens of civilians in Warra Jarso district of North Shoa zone and Jaldu… Read more »
Ethiopia: Is Ethiopia's Education System Under a Serious Threat?
With nearly 30 million students at primary and secondary levels and over 130,000 students entering higher education annually, Ethiopia has been recognized over the past decades for… Read more »
October 18, 2023
Ethiopia: Govt Employees in Hadiya Zone On Strike Over Unpaid Salaries
Government employees in the East Badawacho district of the Hadiya Zone have been on a work stoppage since last week due to unpaid salaries for the past three months. This strike… Read more »
Ethiopia: Malaria Wreaks Havoc in Conflict-Hit Western Oromia
Ongoing malaria outbreak, in conflict ravaged Western Oromia, particularly in the West Wollega and Kellem Wollega zones, has already caused significant harm on human lives… Read more »
October 17, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia to Make Available Draft Transitional Justice Policy for Public Review in a Month
The Ethiopian Ministry of Justice said the draft transitional justice policy would be made available for post-policy public review in November 2023. Read more »