February 03
Ethiopia: Govt Revises GDP Growth Forecast to 10.2pct
The government has revised its projections for economic growth during the 2025/26 fiscal year, with its new forecast up a full percentage point from the 9.2 percent that officials… Read more »
January 28
Ethiopia: Allied Gold Sells Kurmuk Project to China's Zijin
Egyptian firm poised to earn USD 375mln from sale, Ethiopian gov't likely to get nothing Read more »
December 24, 2025
Ethiopia: Fed Inks USD 1.5bln Health Cooperation Agreement With Washington
Ethiopia commits to 70bln Birr increase in health spending as part of MoU Read more »
January 03
Somalia: Pandemonium Ensues As Somaliland Navigates Post-Recognition Waters
Almost two years to the day when Ethiopia signed the controversial MoU with Somaliland, the state of Israel officially recognized the Republic of Somaliland as a sovereign state.… Read more »
Ethiopia: The Legal Fallacy of Cairo's 'Red Lines' - Why Ethiopia's Sovereignty Is Not Up for Negotiation
In the lexicon of international diplomacy, few phrases are as overused and under-enforced as the "red line". Yet, this week, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty chose to dust… Read more »
Ethiopia: The Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework - Burden Sharing or Burden Shifting?
When a country opens its doors to refugees and grants access to labor markets, schools, and social services in the context of steadily declining international funding, it does not… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Coffee Appoints Samson Ayele After Abiy Kassahun Exit
Ethiopian Coffee SC has officially named Samson Ayele as their new head coach, moving swiftly to stabilise the team following the departure of Abiy Kassahun. Read more »
Ethiopia: Gambella in Turmoil Amid Hunger, Influx of Refugees From Neighboring Sudan, South Sudan
A humanitarian catastrophe is set to unfold in the southern region of Gambella as the federal government deploys troops to help subdue intense violence and unrest that residents… Read more »
December 13, 2025
Eritrea: UN Urges Ethiopia, Eritrea to Commit to Algiers Agreement Amidst Renewed Tensions
Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, has called on Ethiopia and Eritrea to recommit to the terms of the Algiers Agreement as the two countries commemorate… Read more »
Eritrea: Eritrea Formally Withdraws From IGAD
Eritrea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally informed the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Secretary General of its decision to withdraw from the regional… Read more »
October 07, 2025
Ethiopia: Unverified Flood Impact Claims Undermine Nile Basin Cooperation
Sudan has been hit by devastating floods again this year, and as often happens speculation about the cause has been quick to spread. While Sudanese officials and engineers have not… Read more »
August 06, 2025
Ethiopia: Spare Parts Shortages Impede Ethiopian Airlines' Domestic Operations
CEO denies Russian partnership rumors Read more »
July 19, 2025
Ethiopia: Ethiopians Baffled By Trump Renaissance Dam Remarks
US President Donald Trump's jibe at Ethiopia concerning its USD five billion hydropower dam scheme on one of the main tributaries of the Nile River sent shockwaves across Ethiopian… Read more »
Ethiopia: The Nile's Pulse - Trump's Re-Entry and the Shifting Sands of the GERD Dispute
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) stands complete, its colossal concrete structure now holding the full might of the Blue Nile. For Ethiopia, it is a monumental symbol of… Read more »
July 21, 2025
Ethiopia: Farewell, Ethiopia - Reflecting On Five Remarkable Years
Next month, I am leaving Addis Abeba after five years as Sweden's Ambassador to Ethiopia. It has been a privilege to spend half a decade in your beautiful country, encountering… Read more »
July 03, 2025
Ethiopia: Parliament Endorses 1.9 Trillion Birr Budget Proposal
Parliament on Thursday unanimously endorsed the record 1.93 trillion Birr budget proposed by officials at the Ministry of Finance for the 2025/26 fiscal year. Read more »
Ethiopia: Concerns Over 'Saboteurs' Behind Natural Gas Secrecy - PM
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says his administration has been keeping a tight lid on Ethiopia's natural gas production prospects owing to concerns over "saboteurs". Read more »
Ethiopia: GERD Inauguration Scheduled for September 2025
PM extends invitations to leaders of Egypt, Sudan, other Nile riparian countries Read more »
July 02, 2025
Ethiopia: Revenues Officials Condemn Regional Admin Complicity in Pervasive Illegal Checkpoint Practice
Senior officials at the Ministry of Revenues and Customs Commission told lawmakers this week that regional administrations are actively operating hundreds of illegal security… Read more »
June 30, 2025
Ethiopia: Medrek Decries Narrowing Political Space
- Coalition announces ongoing preparations to VIE for 2026 elections Read more »
March 07, 2015
Ethiopia: English in Ethiopia
Walking the streets of Addis Ababa, one can hear many different languages being spoken. Read more »
August 09, 2014
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Improvement Should Allay Its Critics
Regarding the Houston Chronicle editorial about Ethiopia, "Do Better" (Page B7, July 29), while one can take a snapshot of Ethiopia's current political, economic and social… Read more »
August 19, 2006
Ethiopia: Millions Still Face Drought Hardship
The rains may have eased a severe drought across east Africa this year, but millions still face hardship and it will take herders years to recover from the decimation of their… Read more »
