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 »

Ethiopia: When Mediation Becomes Intimidation - GERD, Trump, and Ethiopia's Sovereign Rights

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) now functions as a cornerstone of Ethiopian national infrastructure, actively generating power and transforming the socio-economic… Read more »

Ethiopia: Trump Offers to Restart GERD Mediation

US President Donald J. Trump has offered to restart United States–led mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Nile waters and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam… Read more »

Ethiopia: Report Warns Water Scarcity, Population Growth Could Intensify GERD Tensions - Urges Pragmatic Nile Basin Cooperation

The Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) has cautioned that growing water scarcity, recurrent droughts, and competing national interests could reignite tensions between… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Mono-Floral Honey Quality - Standards That Turn Hives Into Premium Brands

Ethiopia is at a pivotal moment: a sweet opportunity lies not only in the abundance of bees and flowers, but in how we standardize quality. According to research by Addi and Bareke… Read more »

Sudan: Experts Link Sudan's Record Nile Floods to Climate Change, GERD Water Release, and Weakened Embankments

Sudan is facing some of the worst Nile flooding in years, with experts warning that a combination of intensified rainfall, weak flood defenses, and the growing impact of climate… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Investment Climate Remains Fraught Despite Reform Push, U.S. Report Warns

Ethiopia's economic reforms have yet to convince foreign investors, according to the 2025 Ethiopia Investment Climate Statement released over the weekend by the U.S. Department of… Read more »

Ethiopia: Hailstorms, Floods Devastate Farmlands in Tigray and Amhara

Severe hail mixed with heavy rain in Tigray and a series of floods and landslides in Amhara have destroyed thousands of hectares of farmland, leaving tens of thousands of farming… Read more »

Ethiopia: Pastoralists in Borana Say Livestock Insurance Failed Them After Drought Losses

The pastoralist communities who purchased livestock insurance to safeguard their herds told Addis Standard that despite making payments, they have not received compensation for… Read more »

Ethiopia: EIB Global Partners With Three Ethiopian Banks to Boost Climate Finance

The European Investment Bank's development arm, EIB Global, has signed technical assistance agreements with Zemen Bank, Dashen Bank and Hibret Bank to strengthen their capacity in… Read more »

Ethiopia: GERD: New Reality in Nile Basin - Africa's Emerging Power Dynamic

For over a decade, Egypt and Sudan have engaged in diplomatic battles, international appeals, and endless negotiations to stop or modify the construction and operation of the Grand… Read more »

Ethiopia: Relentless Hail and Rain in Wag Hemra Zone, Amhara Region Claim Lives, Devastate Vast Farmland

Days of heavy hail and rain in the Wag Hemra Zone of the Amhara Regional State have left at least one person dead and destroyed more than 849 hectares of crops, according to… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Abay River Carried Away Soil and Gold for Centuries: PM Abiy

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia's Abay River, the Blue Nile, which supplies up to 86% of the Nile's waters, has for centuries carried away not only the country's fertile… Read more »

Ethiopia: De Ruiter Pledges Support to Flower Farms in Bishoftu Hit By Severe Storm

Global flower breeder De Ruiter has announced plans to assist flower farms in Bishoftu, Oromia region, that were severely damaged by a hailstorm and strong winds earlier this… Read more »

Ethiopia: Icipe Empowers Mango Farmers and Youth Entrepreneurs in Southern Ethiopia Through Climate-Smart Training

From 12 to 16 June 2025, the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) hosted a high-impact training workshop aimed at transforming mango farming in southern… Read more »

Ethiopia: Windstorm Displaces 26,000 in Afdera - Flood Risks Heighten Climate Crisis Fears

A windstorm that struck Afdera Town in Ethiopia's Afar Region on 15 July displaced nearly 26,000 people, destroyed more than 2,500 homes, and left thousands without shelter, food,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Over 5,000 Displaced As Awash River Floods Hit Southwest Shewa - 2,400 Hectares of Crops Destroyed

Addis Abeba- Torrential rainfall over the weekend triggered severe flooding along the Awash River in Ilu and Sebeta Hawas districts of the Southwest Shewa Zone, Oromia region,… Read more »

Ethiopia: As Drought Kills Thousands of Livestock in Kolla Tembien, Signs of a Devastating Drought Reemerge in War-Torn Tigray

The devastating impact of drought in Central Tigray's Kolla Tembien district this week is the latest indicator of a growing crisis that has steadily worsened across the region over… Read more »

Ethiopia: Over 50 Homes Damaged By Flash Floods in Gambella City Following Heavy Overnight Rainfall

More than 50 homes have been damaged in Gambella city following heavy rainfall that fell overnight on Thursday, triggering flash floods in several neighborhoods, residents told… Read more »