Africa: AU Warns of 'Negative Impact' From U.S. Travel Ban - Urges 'Balanced,' 'Consultative' Approach

The African Union (AU) Commission has expressed concern over the "potential negative impact" of the recent travel restrictions announced by the United States, urging the U.S.… Read more »

Ethiopia: Geopolitical Airspace Paradox - How Landlocked Ethiopia Faces Airspace Lock, Seeks Sea and Sky Access

Ethiopia, the oldest independent nation in Africa, faces a unique geopolitical challenge: beyond being landlocked, it is functionally airspace-locked due to dependence on… Read more »

Ethiopia: Thousands Displaced by Flooding - Omorate Town 'At Risk of Submersion'

More than 8,000 people have been displaced by flooding caused by the overflow of Lake Turkana and the Omo River in Dasenech district, South Omo Zone of the South Ethiopia Region,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Court Grants 8-Day Probe Into Dr. Mahlet, Seven Others Charged With 'Inciting Riot and Unrest'

The Federal High Court Arada Division has granted an additional eight-day investigation period for eight detained individuals, including anatomical pathologist Dr. Mahlet Guush,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ambassador Dina Mufti Accuses Isaias Afwerki of Promoting 'Cushitic-Semitic Antagonism', Interfering in Ethiopia's Internal Affairs

Ambassador Dina Mufti, Member of Parliament and former spokesperson of Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has accused Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki of promoting what he… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Charts Bold Path Toward International Honey Standards

The Institute of Ethiopian Standards (IES) and the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology(icipe) launch a strategic move on apiculture standards with far- reaching… Read more »

Ethiopia: Taye Dendea Arrested From His Residence Hours After Court Reinstated Dropped Charges

Former State Minister of Peace, Taye Dendea, was arrested from his residence on Monday afternoon, hours after the Federal Supreme Court reinstated two previously dropped criminal… Read more »

Ethiopia: Cargo Trucks Resume Entry Into Tigray, Following Federal Suspension Over Claims Goods Were 'Smuggled Outside Region'

Addis Abeba- Cargo trucks carrying goods into the Tigray region have resumed travel after federal authorities had previously "prohibited the vehicles from entering" the region,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Addis Abeba's Urban Makeover - Why Governance Will Make or Break It

Addis Abeba -Ethiopia's capital, Addis Abeba, is undergoing a transformative shift in its urban landscape, one that promises cleaner streets, better green spaces, and enhanced… Read more »

Ethiopia: Drivers Association Reports Over 30 Truck Drivers Kidnapped in Two Weeks, Cites Growing Insecurity in War-Hit Amhara Region

Addis Abeba- More than 30 heavy truck drivers have been kidnapped in Ethiopia's Amhara region over the past two weeks, according to the Tana Heavy Vehicle Drivers Association,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Worse Than Evil - How Stupidity Fueled Ethiopia Into a Raging Inferno

In the last half dozen years, reports of atrocity crimes have streamed continuously from all corners of the country. Mass murder, weaponized rape, and displacement in Tigray;… Read more »

Ethiopia: CBE Denies Media Report of 7 Billion Birr Theft, Says Attempted Fraud 'Thwarted Within Minutes'

Addis Abeba- The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) has reported what it described as an "attempted theft of a large amount of money," rejecting media claims that over 7 billion… Read more »

Ethiopia: Senior Doctors Report Mounting Pressure As Health Workers' Strike Enters Third Week

Addis Abeba- Senior doctors working in hospitals across several regions of the country have reported being under "severe work pressure" due to the ongoing nationwide strike by… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigray Interim Admin Says Mekelle Courts to Resume Operations After Security Concerns 'Partially Resolved'

Addis Abeba- The Tigray Interim Regional Administration announced that Mekelle city courts will resume operations on May 29, following what it described as a "joint agreement"… Read more »

Ethiopia: Social Media Platforms 'Failed to Adequately Moderate Genocidal Content' During Tigray War, Study Finds

Addis Abeba- A recent study by the Distributed AI Research Institute, an interdisciplinary research organization focused on equitable and community-rooted AI development, examining… Read more »

Ethiopia: Over Five Killed in Bus Attack in Gambella - Residents Attribute Assault to Murle Militants From South Sudan

At least five people were killed and several others injured in an armed attack on a passenger bus in Ethiopia's Gambella Region on Sunday, 25 May 2025. The bus, which was carrying… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Confirms Mpox Case in 27-Day-Old Infant in Moyale, Oromia

Addis Abeba- The Ministry of Health and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) on Sunday confirmed that a case of Mpox has been detected in Moyale town, Oromia region,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Research Shows Ethiopian Educators, Health Workers Face Shrinking Incomes, Eye Career Exit

A new study by ActionAid has revealed alarming trends among Ethiopian educators and health workers, many of whom are grappling with worsening financial conditions, deteriorating… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigray Interim Admin Vows to Crackdown Against Threats to Judicial Independence

In the backdrop of threats to judicial independence, the Interim Administration of the Tigray region has pledged to restore order and uphold the rule of law following a recent… Read more »

South Sudan: Ethiopia, South Sudan Military Officials Pledge Joint Efforts Against 'Illegal Elements' in Border Areas

Addis Abeba- Military officials from Ethiopia and South Sudan have agreed to enhance joint operations targeting what they described as "illegal elements" active along their shared… Read more »

Ethiopia: Gender Equality On Trial: How Ethiopia's Law Schools Stumble Over Inclusion As Recent Moot Court Misstep Exposes Systemic Fault Lines

Ethiopia's journey toward gender equality is fraught with struggle and misinterpretation. One recurring issue is the widespread misunderstanding of affirmative action for women,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Rights Commission Confirms Reports of Intimidation, Arrests After Healthcare Workers Stage Widespread Strikes, Urges Dialogue

Before the nationwide partial strikes went into effect, health professionals from hospitals the country across have been demanding the government to respond to their questions.… Read more »

Ethiopia: Dr. Mahlet, Eight Others Charged With 'Inciting Riot and Unrest' Amid Ongoing Nationwide Health Workers' Strike

Addis Abeba- Nine individuals, including anatomic pathologist Dr. Mahlet Gush--who was taken from her residence by security forces on Monday, 20 May 2025--have been charged with… Read more »

Africa: AU Rights Body Hears Case Against Ethiopian Govt Over Tigray War Abuses

Addis Abeba- The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) held a public oral hearing on 14 May 2025 in a case filed by Legal Action Worldwide (LAW) and its partners,… Read more »

Ethiopia: China Sends Largest-Ever Army Medical Team to Ethiopia for Year-Long Mission

The Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China announced that the 11th batch of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) medical aid team has departed for… Read more »