August 23, 2023
Ethiopia: Opposition Groups Call for 'Meaningful Dialogue' to Resolve Nationwide Instability
The Caucus of Opposition Parties (CoP), an umbrella of eleven opposition groups in Ethiopia, said the government's attempts to resolve conflicts and subsequent political… Read more »
August 25, 2023
Ethiopia: Amhara State Council Appoints Arega Kebede After Regional President Resigns
The Council of Amhara regional state has appointed Arega Kebede, the former Amhara region vital events registration agency director as the incoming president after accepting the… Read more »
August 24, 2023
Ethiopia: Research Underway to Restore Ancient Historical Sites After Two Years of War
The Authority for Research and Conservation of Cultural Heritage is currently undertaking research revisions to restore the ancient historical and archaeological sites of the Aksum… Read more »
August 03, 2023
Ethiopia: First Awi Language Film 'Antagu' Released After Year-Long Production
The first-ever film in the Awi language, titled "Antagu," has been released after more than a year of production, according to state broadcaster, ETV. The film's premiere at the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Army Member Accused of Killing Four, Injuring Three in Kebri Dehar, Somali Region
At least four people were killed in Kebri Dehar city, in Somali regional state, after a soldier purportedly identified as a member of Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF)… Read more »
August 23, 2023
Ethiopia: United States Turns Focus to Africa in Shifting Global Landscape
In the ever-evolving landscape of the African continent, a formidable pushback against Western powers is surfacing and steadily gaining momentum. As nuances and complexities arise,… Read more »
August 21, 2023
Ethiopia: US, EU Envision Joint Effort to Support Peaceful Resolution of Conflicts in Amhara and Oromia Regions
The US and European Union (EU) are exploring possibilities to cooperate on supporting the peaceful resolution of conflicts in Amhara and Oromia regions in Ethiopia. Read more »
August 19, 2023
Ethiopia: Coffee Megaproject - Unleashing the Power of Ethiopia's Genes and Beans for a Flourishing Industry
A potential transformative coffee megaproject can amplify Ethiopian coffee's rich history and untapped potential, leveraging its remarkable genetic diversity for global impact… Read more »
Ethiopia: Exchange Rate Reform - Damn If You Do, Damn If You Don't
The political and business corridors of Addis Abeba are overwhelmed by talks of an upcoming devaluation of the local currency - Ethiopian Birr. This is despite a recent statement… Read more »
August 03, 2023
Ethiopia: Nine Uni Students Represent Ethiopia in 7th Huawei ICT Competition Global Final in China
Following the completion of various national and regional contests, nine talented university students from Ethiopia have the opportunity to represent their country in the 7th… Read more »
August 22, 2023
Ethiopia: Girls, Women in Tigray Long for Justice and Healing
Ashenda is a notable cultural event in Ethiopia's Tigray region, celebrated primarily in late August, aligning with the Ethiopian month of Nehase. The festival, which is also… Read more »
August 19, 2023
Ethiopia: 'It Feels As If George Orwell Wrote About What Oromos Continue to Go Through...' - Translating 'Animal Farm' Into Afaan Oromoo
Amenti Bonja was born in East Shewa zone of Oromia, in a rural area called Qilee Dooyyoo, where he spent the first seven years of his life. He started his first grade education at… Read more »
August 22, 2023
Ethiopia: Efforts to Fully Return IDPs to Western and Southern Tigray Under Way - Defence Minister
Ethiopian Defense Minister, Abreham Belay (PhD) said works are underway to return to their homes hundreds of thousands of people displaced from Western and Southern Tigray, during… Read more »
August 19, 2023
Ethiopia: 'I Want to Bring to the World Borana's Cultural Music in a Modern Way' - Kuul Surre
Addisalem Tibebe, a.k.a Kuul Surre, was born and grew up in the Borena zone of Oromia region, in an area called Arero, where his parents also grew up. He attended his elementary… Read more »
August 18, 2023
Ethiopia: Government Pushes Forward With Second Phase Economic Reform Despite Dismal Outcomes of the First
The government is set to push forward with the second phase of its home-grown economic reform agenda, despite lackluster results from the initial phase implemented over the past… Read more »
Ethiopia: Amhara State Emergency Command Imposes Curfew in Multiple Cities
The State of Emergency General Command Post of the Amhara regional state has imposed curfews in major cities and towns and issued notice public service providers, government,… Read more »
Ethiopia: 'Children's Lives Hang in the Balance' - Save the Children Calls for Unimpeded Humanitarian Aid in Conflict-Hit Amhara Region
Save the Children called on Wednesday for access for humanitarian aid to continue in Ethiopia's Amhara region where a state of emergency has been declared after a renewal in… Read more »
Ethiopia: Safaricom Ethiopia Chief Executive Officer Leaves Business
Anwar Soussa, Chief Executive Officer of Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC (STEP), has left the telecom company nearly two years after he assumed the position. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Ethiopia: How the War in Tigray Threatens to Split Ancient Ethiopian Orthodox Church
The tigray war, which later spilled over to the neighboring Amhara and Afar regions, has resulted in the loss of countless lives, the destruction of historical churches, artifacts,… Read more »
August 24, 2023
Ethiopia: 'A Successful Conclusion of Negotiations On GERD Is Within Reach' - UAE State Minister
In the backdrop of the recent visit to Ethiopia by president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Addis Standard has been given an exclusive… Read more »
August 18, 2023
Ethiopia: Visa Launches New Initiatives to Support Fintech Start-Ups, Women Entrepreneurs in Ethiopia
Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa Andrew Torre emphasizes Visa's commitment to expanding digital payments in Ethiopia by working closely… Read more »
August 19, 2023
Ethiopia: 'I Wrote It With the Purpose of Unfolding the History of Oromo Legends' - Author Zufan Urga
A book titled "Dannaanee hanga Finfinne" meaning "From Denane to Finfinne' outlining Brigadier General Tadesse Biru's biography was published and launched last October on the 100th… Read more »
August 18, 2023
Ethiopia: Former MTN Uganda CEO Joins Safaricom Ethiopia As New CEO
Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC (STEP) gets a new Chief Executive Officer to replace its outgoing CEO, Anwar Soussa, who will depart the company effective 31st July 2023. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Takes Step to Secure Crucial Foreign Currency From IMF, World Bank
With the conclusion of consultation on the second Home Grown Economic Reforms Agenda with the executive committee of the Development Assistance Group (DAG), Ethiopia moves a step… Read more »
August 18, 2023
Ethiopia: Khat Farmers, Exporters in Oromia Battle to Overcome Multilayered Crises Made Worse By Govt Interventions
Farmers and exporters of the lucrative khat crop, an essential stimulant plant, cultivated in vast areas of in the Oromia region are facing an unforeseen socio-economic crisis as a… Read more »