Ethiopia: Analysis - Death Toll Climbs in Tigray's IDP Centers Amid Aid Shortages, Political Strife

The Tigray region is currently mired in political turmoil, driven by a deepening rift within the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) between the faction led by veteran leader… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigray Islamic Affairs Supreme Council Warns of 'Peaceful Measures' Over Axum School Hijab Ban, Sets Three-Day Deadline

Addis Abeba- The Tigray Islamic Affairs Supreme Council has warned that it will take "further peaceful measures in consultation with believers" if the ongoing ban on Muslim… Read more »

Ethiopia: Families of Detained Eritrean Refugees Allege Ransom Demands of Up to Half a Million Birr, Prolonged Detention in Amhara

Families of five Eritrean refugees detained for over two months in North Gondar Zone of the Amhara region allege they are being pressured to pay ransoms of up to 500,000 Ethiopian… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council Reports 'No Resolution' On Hijab Ban Affecting Muslim Students in Axum

The Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council has stated that "no resolution has been reached" regarding the case of Muslim students in Axum, Tigray Regional State, who were barred… Read more »

Ethiopia: Over 30 Homes Collapse in Afar As Earthquakes Intensify in Awash Fentale

Residents of Awash Fentale in the Afar region have reported that over 30 houses have collapsed due to frequent earthquakes, forcing many to flee their homes and seek refuge in… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Red Cross Condemns 'Horrific' Attacks On Two Ambulances in Amhara and Oromia, Reports Severe Driver Injuries

The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) reported a "horrific" attack on two ambulances last week in the Sibu Sire district, East Wollega Zone, Oromia Region, and the Tach Armachiho… Read more »

Africa: Time for Action - Recognizing Somaliland As an Integral Ally in Countering China's Growing Influence in East Africa

The Horn of Africa is one of the most critical regions in global geopolitics, interlinking the most significant maritime routes, the Middle East, and the Indian Ocean. This has… Read more »

Ethiopia: Govt Targets Contraband Fuel Trade As Cities Face Dire Shortages, Price Hikes

Amid recent reports of an expanding contraband fuel trade in Ethiopia, Kassahun Gofe (PhD), Minister of Trade and Regional Integration, has announced legal and administrative… Read more »

Ethiopia: Access Restrictions By 'Local Militia' Deepen Humanitarian Crisis for 77,000 in Bugna and Lasta Districts - Report

Access restrictions imposed by "local militia" in Bugna and Lasta districts, North Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, have exacerbated an already dire humanitarian crisis affecting 77,000… Read more »

Ethiopia: Mandatory Militia Training Disrupts Transportation, Livelihoods in Sendafa Town, Oromia Region

A mandatory militia training program in Sendafa town, Oromia Regional State, has temporarily restricted three-wheeled Bajaj and horse-drawn carriage operations during morning… Read more »

Ethiopia: Fuel Scarcity in Adama City Sparks Black Market Boom, Price Hikes

Drivers in Adama City, situated in the Oromia region, are experiencing a severe and escalating fuel shortage. They attribute this scarcity to the widespread proliferation of black… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tragic Truck Accident Kills 71 in Sidama Region, Over 50 Relatives Among Victims En Route to Wedding

Authorities in the Sidama Regional State reported that over 50 of the 71 people who died in a tragic car accident on Sunday, 29 December, were relatives from the same family… Read more »

Ethiopia: Deprived of Economic Opportunities, Thousands of Tigray's Youth Migrate Abroad Only to Face Exploitation, Torture By Traffickers

Born and raised in a small town in Tigray's Central Zone, Alexander Kidu, 29, and Mareg Abreha, 28, embody the struggles of hundreds of thousands of youth navigating the grim job… Read more »

Ethiopia: Awash Fentale Hit By Series of Quakes, Including Tremor Felt in Addis Abeba

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Awash area yesterday evening, ranking among the most significant seismic activities recorded in recent weeks. The earthquake, which occurred… Read more »

Ethiopia: Muslim Students in Axum Town Protest Against Hijab Ban

Muslim students in Axum town, located in the Central Zone of the Tigray region, are protesting a hijab ban that they say has barred them from attending school and violated their… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Delegation Heads to Addis Abeba to Strengthen Ties Under Ankara Declaration

Delegation from Somalia, led by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ali Omar, is set to travel to Addis Abeba today, December 23, 2024, to… Read more »

Ethiopia: Two Farmers Killed in Militant Attack in South Ethiopia's Kore Zone

Addis Abeba- Two local farmers were killed on Sunday, 22 December 2024, in an attack by armed militants in Kore Zone, South Ethiopia Regional State. The incident occurred in Qore… Read more »

Ethiopia: How Ethiopia's Economic Reforms Impact Low-Income Households

For Lombebo Mulatu, a federal government worker in Addis Abeba, life has become an unrelenting battle against rising costs. Each month begins with a heart-wrenching decision: pay… Read more »

Ethiopia: World Bank's $700 Million Loan Targets CBE Restructuring, Financial Overhaul of Nbe and Dbe

The World Bank has approved a $700 million loan to strengthen the stability of Ethiopia's financial sector, with a particular focus on supporting balance sheet restructuring and… Read more »

Ethiopia: Benishangul-Gumuz Cabinet Reclaims 50,000 Sqm of Underdeveloped Urban Land From Investors, Warns Inactive Developers

The Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State Cabinet has resolved to reclaim and transfer 50,000 square meters of urban land, previously allocated to investors but left undeveloped within… Read more »

Ethiopia: Bomb Attacks At 'Govt-Organized' Rally in Amhara Region Leave One Dead, Several Injured

A bomb attack during a "government-organized" rally in Ethiopia's Amhara region on 18 December, 2024, left one person dead and several others injured, according to sources… Read more »

Ethiopia: Over 10,000 Residents in Amhara's Bugna District Face Severe Food Shortages Amid Drought, Conflict

Addis Abeba- Over 10,000 residents in Bugna District, North Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, including children under five, are experiencing severe food shortages due to prolonged… Read more »

Ethiopia: Parliament Approves Banking Proclamation, Allowing Foreign Banks to Enter Ethiopia's Financial Sector

After years of anticipation, lawmakers have approved the long-awaited banking business proclamation, paving the way for foreign banks to enter Ethiopia's financial sector. Read more »

Ethiopia: Delayed Salary Increments Leave Govt Workers Struggling Amid Rising Cost of Living

Although a salary adjustment for civil servants was announced to take effect from October, government employees in both regional states and the capital city have reported that they… Read more »

Ethiopia: National Dialogue Commission Launches Agenda-Gathering Forum in Oromia Despite Political Opposition

Addis Abeba- The National Dialogue Commission (NDC) commenced an agenda-gathering forum in Oromia Region on 16 December, 2024, in Adama city, despite opposition from major… Read more »