June 01
Ethiopia: Voting Interrupted in 'Certain Areas' of Oromia and Amhara Regions
The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) said 143 polling stations across the country failed to open today due to security-related problems, while voting that had already… Read more »
March 04
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Rights Commission Urges Urgent Federal, Oromia Action After Dozens Killed in Renewed Attacks in Oromia Region
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has called on the federal government and the Oromia Regional State to take immediate, tangible, and sustainable measures to halt… Read more »
Eritrea: PM Abiy Issues Stern Warning to Eritrea, Says Further Attempt to Harm Ethiopia 'Will Be the Last'
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has warned that Ethiopia will not tolerate what he described as any further attempt by the Eritrean government to destabilize the country, saying a… Read more »
Ethiopia: UAE in Post-2018 Ethiopia - Strategic Depth or Ephemeral Hovering
Ethiopia has longstanding relations with countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. These relations--political, security, diplomatic, economic, and cultural--have been… Read more »
March 03
Ethiopia: Council of Ministers Refers External Loan Agreements to Parliament, Authorizes Mining License Deals
The Prime Minister's Office said the Council of Ministers has referred three external financing agreements to the House of Peoples' Representatives for approval and authorized the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Stalled Recovery, Rising Fragility - Tigray Between Self-Reliance and Societal Collapse
The people of Tigray, Ethiopia, have been stuck in misery and deprivation for the past five and a half years. Now, a new war looms over the region as the Ethiopian federal… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Expresses Solidarity With Qatar in Call With Emir Following Iranian Attacks
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has expressed Ethiopia's solidarity with Qatar during a phone conversation with Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, following recent Iranian attacks that heightened… Read more »
Ethiopia: Journalism Under Pressure - New Report Documents Escalating Threats to Media Freedom in Ethiopia
A report released in February this year warns that journalists in Ethiopia continue to operate in an increasingly hostile environment marked by physical danger, legal pressure, and… Read more »
March 02
Sudan: Sudan Government Alleges Drone Attacks Originated 'From Ethiopian Territory,' Warns of Action to Defend Sovereignty
Sudan has accused Ethiopian authorities of allowing drones to enter its airspace from Ethiopian territory and strike locations inside the country, warning of consequences and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tigray Marks Adwa Anniversary Amid Renewed Political Tensions
Authorities in Tigray have commemorated the 130th anniversary of the historic Battle of Adwa, framing the occasion not only as a celebration of past triumph but also as a… Read more »
Ethiopia: President Taye Links Adwa Triumph to Advancing Ethiopia's Access to the Sea Agenda
President Taye Atske Selassie has declared that Ethiopia's pursuit of a reliable and sustainable access to the sea is "a living truth inseparable from the sovereign trust… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland's Israel Deal Could Put Berbera Port At Risk
Somaliland says its recognition by Israel could be a boon for its Berbera port. But with missiles flying across the region, it could also be a target. Read more »
February 28
Ethiopia: Coalition for Ethiopian Unity Urges End to Civilian Attacks, Media Closures
The Coalition for Ethiopian Unity has called for an immediate end to attacks on civilians and the closure of media outlets, warning that ongoing conflicts across several regions… Read more »
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 »
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: 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 »
February 19
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 »
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 »
