Ethiopia: Growing Methane Emissions in Awash Fentale Raise Concern Over 'Possible' Volcanic Eruption

Following the increasing release of methane gas in Awash Fentale over the past month, Tenaalem Ayenew, a geosciences professor at Addis Ababa University, has warned that this… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Somalia Agree On Endf Deployment Within Aussom

Addis Abeba- Ethiopia and Somalia have "agreed on the force disposition of ENDF" within the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), according to a… Read more »

Ethiopia: Luxury in Poverty: Psychology Behind Lavish Spending in Poor Countries Like Ethiopia

Recently, a friend sent me a YouTube clip from one of the entertainment TV channels in Ethiopia. On its Sunday show, it featured a woman proudly presenting a traditional dress with… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigray's Ayder Hospital Suspends Services As Staff Strike Enters Third Day Over Unpaid Salaries, Transport Shortages

Addis Abeba- Health workers at Ayder Referral Hospital in Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, have been on strike since February 20, 2025, citing unpaid salaries, disrupted… Read more »

Ethiopia: Addis Abeba's Revenue Soars Eightfold Over Seven Years Without Any Tax Rate Increases, Says Mayor Adanech

Mayor Adanech Abiebie announced that Addis Abeba's revenue has increased eightfold over the past seven years, a growth she attributes to efforts made "without any tax rate… Read more »

Ethiopia: TPLF Rejects Nebe's Suspension, Calls Decision 'Legally Insignificant'

The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has dismissed the National Election Board of Ethiopia's (NEBE) decision to suspend its political activities for three months, stating… Read more »

Ethiopia: Drone Strike in Amhara's Ambasel District Kills Three Children, Aunt Amid Escalating Clashes

A drone strike in Ambasel district, South Wollo Zone, Amhara region, on Thursday killed four people, including three children. Residents reported that several houses were also… Read more »

Ethiopia: Religious Leaders Announce TPLF Leaders Sign Code of Conduct for Dialogue, Peaceful Resolution

Religious leaders of Tigray announced today, February 14, 2024, in Mekele city, that leaders of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) have agreed to address their differences… Read more »

Ethiopia: World Governments Summit 2025: Somaliland's Defining Moment On Global Stage

The World Governments Summit 2025, held recently in Dubai, brought together world leaders, policymakers, and business leaders for discussions on governance in the digital age and… Read more »

Ethiopia: Trade Ministry to Enforce New Mandatory Standards Starting June

The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration (MoTRI) has announced that newly approved mandatory national standards will be enforced beginning 08 June, 2025. Read more »

Ethiopia: Lidetu Ayalew Says Barred From Returning to Ethiopia, Plans to Travel Via Another Airline

Lidetu Ayalew, an Ethiopian politician residing in the United States, says he was "prevented from entering my country" after being denied boarding on an Ethiopian Airlines flight… Read more »

South Africa: U.S, EU, and Other Envoys Arrive in Mekelle for Talks On Pretoria Agreement, Tigray's Current Situation

A delegation comprising representatives from the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Denmark, France, and the European Union arrived in Mekelle today, February 11,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigray's Gilded Trap: Unmasking Illegal Mining's Toxic Legacy

Tigray, scarred by atrocities, humanitarian crises, and political instability, faces another deeply concerning challenge: the unchecked proliferation of illegal gold mining. While… Read more »

Ethiopia: Japan Grants $15 Million to UN for Humanitarian, Development Aid in Ethiopia

The United Nations has welcomed a $15 million contribution from Japan to support humanitarian response and sustainable development efforts in Ethiopia. Read more »

Ethiopia: World Bank Allocates 3.52 Billion Birr for the Reconstruction of 226 War-Ravaged Schools, Infrastructure in Tigray

The World Bank has allocated 3.52 billion Birr to support the renovation of schools, health facilities, and water supply systems damaged during the war in Tigray region, officials… Read more »

Ethiopia: Drone Attack in Ethiopia's Afar Region Kills More Than Eight - Residents Accuse Djiboutian Govt

More than eight people were killed, and several others injured in a drone attack on 30 January 2025 in Afar Regional State, near the Ethiopia-Djibouti border, according to sources… Read more »

Ethiopia: Opinion - a Tale of Two Futures: How Somaliland Built Stability While Somalia Battles Crisis

Somaliland and Somalia represent two sharply contrasting approaches to governance in the Horn of Africa. While both have had a common historical foundation, they have taken… Read more »

Ethiopia: Death of Truth, Age of Misinformation: How Subjective Realities Split Society, Path to Objectivity

With the world bombarded with information, the concept of truth has become more disintegrative. As opposed to earlier when religious, philosophical, and historical doctrine helped… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigray Interim Admin Urges Federal Govt for 'Necessary Assistance,' Warns of 'Looming Danger'

Addis Abeba- The Tigray Regional Interim Administration has urged the federal government to "understand" the worsening crisis and "provide necessary support," warning that a… Read more »

Ethiopia: Werebabo District Administrator, Two Others Killed in Armed Attack in Amhara Region

Addis Abeba- Fentaw Kebede, administrator of Werebabo District in South Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, was killed along with two others in an attack by armed individuals yesterday,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Left Behind: How Ethiopia's Macroeconomic Reforms Deepen Inequality in Somali Region

When Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed unveiled his ambitious Homegrown Economic Reform (HGER) agenda--backed by a $3.4 billion extended credit facility (ECF) by the International Monetary… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethics of Performative Charity - Giving With Dignity, Not Spectacle

There is no exaggeration in stating that the internet--along with its offshoots like the web and social media--has been one of the greatest forces in democratizing humanity. The… Read more »

Ethiopia: Students and Advocates Decry Rights Violations After Hijab Ban Ruling

The Tigray Islamic Affairs Supreme Council has announced that the Axum District Court has closed the case against schools accused of denying Muslim female students entry for… Read more »

Ethiopia: Benishangul Gumuz Opposition Petitions Constitutional Inquiry Over Regional Constitution Amendment, Seat Allocation

Three opposition members of the Benishangul Gumuz Regional Council have submitted a petition to Ethiopia's Council of Constitutional Inquiry, requesting a constitutional… Read more »

Ethiopia: Land to the Tiller - Unfinished Legacy of Ethiopia's 1975 Proclamation

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the radical land reform encapsulated by the "Proclamation to Provide for the Public Ownership of Rural Lands." The proclamation was profound… Read more »