February 26
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Azerbaijan Deepen Ties As PM Abiy Arrives in Baku On Official Visit
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Azerbaijan late Wednesday for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. Read more »
East Africa: The New Scramble for Horn of Africa - Global Powers' Expanding Footprint - Ethiopia's Maritime Ambition
The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU), convened in Addis Abeba from 11 to 15 February 2026, occurred at a moment when… Read more »
Ethiopia: Breaking - Fed. High Court Temporarily Suspends NEBE Announcement Removing Five Electoral Constituencies From Tigray Region Overnight
The Federal High Court has issued today 26 Februray 2026 a temporary injunction suspending the announcement by the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), which reflected the… Read more »
Ethiopia: News - HRW Condemns EMA Decision to Revoke Addis Standard License, Says Move Reflects Growing Repression of Press Freedom in Ethiopia
The Human Rights Watch (HRW) has condemned the Ethiopian government's decision to revoke the operating license of Addis Standard, warning that the move risks silencing one of the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Over 1,000 Teachers Resign in Amhara Region, Many Reportedly Migrating to Arab States - Report
Around 1,020 teachers in three zones of the Amhara Region resigned during the 2025/26 academic year, with officials and educators attributing much of the exodus to migration to… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tigray Trade and Export Agency Says Fuel Supply to Region Completely Cut Off Since January
Addis Abeba -Tigray Trade and Export Agency The Tigray Trade and Export Agency has announced that fuel supply to the Tigray region has been completely suspended since January,… Read more »
February 24
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Media Authority Revokes Addis Standard's Online Media Registration
Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA) has announced the revocation of the online media registration certificate of Addis Standard, effective 24 February 2026,… Read more »
February 20
Ethiopia: Risk of Renewed Conflict Mounts As Troop Movements Reported Near Eritrea-Tigray Border--Bloomberg
Addis Abeba--Ethiopia and Eritrea are deploying troops and military equipment near the northern Tigray region, raising the risk of renewed conflict in the Horn of Africa, Bloomberg… Read more »
Ethiopia: TPLF At 51 - Legacy of Transformation, Contention
On 18 February, 2026, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) marked its 51st anniversary against a backdrop of renewed political tension in Tigray. Few political entities have… Read more »
Ethiopia: News - Tulu Kappi Gold Mine Officially Launched in West Wollega Zone
The gold development project at Tulu Kappi, located in Ganji district of West Wollega, has officially begun operations. On 18 February 2026, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, alongside… Read more »
February 19
Ethiopia: Security Vacuum Fears Grow Amid Reports of ENDF Withdrawals, Alleged Redeployment Toward Tigray Region
Addis Abeba--Withdrawal or reduced presence of federal forces in recent days is raising concerns among local communities. Residents in different parts of the country spoke to Addis… Read more »
Ethiopia: Gambella Region Authorities Say Measures Taken Against Security Members Following Recent Unrest
Addis Abeba- Authorities in the Gambella Region say legal and administrative actions have been taken against police personnel following recent security crises in the region,… Read more »
Africa: AU Summit - Annual Ritual Without Tangible Progress
Every February, heads of state and government from across the continent gather under the banner of the African Union in Addis Abeba, a city that symbolizes Africa's diplomatic… Read more »
Sudan: 29 Countries Condemn Attacks On Civilians in Sudan in Joint Ministerial Statement
Addis Abeba--A group of 29 countries, including Germany, Canada, Italy, and 26 other countries, has issued a joint ministerial statement condemning continued attacks on civilians,… Read more »
February 18
Ethiopia: Tigray Interim President Says Only 'Slim Chance' for Peace Remains, Vows to Exhaust It
Addis Abeba- Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede, Tigray Interim Administration President, said there is only a slim chance left to resolve disputes with the federal government through… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission Mandate Extended Again As Concerns Over Legitimacy, Inclusivity Persist
Addis Abeba- The House of Peoples' Representatives has approved an eight-month extension of the mandate of the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC), according to state… Read more »
Ethiopia: At Least 15 People Killed in Clashes in Two Districts of Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia Region
A member of Ethiopia's federal parliament and local residents have told Addis Standard that at least 16 people were killed and property damaged following clashes between security… Read more »
Ethiopia: From Fragile State to Fractured Faultlines - Somalia's Multi-Front Crisis
Somalia is no longer merely a fragile state; it is approaching a structural breaking point. The cumulative pressures of a deepening constitutional crisis, existential electoral… Read more »
East Africa: Erdoğan Warns Against New Conflict in Horn of Africa, Calls for Regional Solutions
Addis Abeba--Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that Turkey would never want to see new conflict in the Horn of Africa, emphasizing the need for stability and encouraging… Read more »
February 17
Ethiopia: Art & Culture - Berlin International Film Festival to Honor Ethiopian Born Haile Gerima With Berlinale Camera At 76th Edition
Ethiopian born filmmaker Haile Gerima will be honored with the Berlinale Camera at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to… Read more »
Ethiopia: Policing Water, Neglecting Land - Why Naval Power Alone Cannot Save Red Sea
On paper, the coalition assembled to protect the Red Sea remains formidable. Between the U.S.-led Operation Prosperity Guardian and the European Union's Aspides mission--recently… Read more »
Ethiopia: Oromo Liberation Front Warns of Growing War Risks in Ethiopia, Calls for Political Dialogue
The Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) has warned in a statement that what it described as "gathering clouds of war" continue to hang over Ethiopia, saying persistent conflict over the… Read more »
Ethiopia: News - CPJ Urges Ethiopia to Restore Reuters Journalists' Accreditation
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Ethiopian authorities to reinstate the accreditation of three journalists from Reuters after their reporting credentials… Read more »
February 16
Ethiopia: From Disillusionment to Action - Questions Tigray's Political Class Can No Longer Avoid
This moment demands more than slogans, loyalty tests, or recycled narratives. It calls for sober self-examination among those who shape political thought, institutions, and public… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Among Fastest-Growing Global Tourism Destinations With 15 Percent Surge in Arrivals, Says UN Tourism
Ethiopia recorded a 15% increase in international tourist arrivals in 2025, emerging as one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations globally, according to a report by the BBC… Read more »
