August 12
Somalia: Ethiopia, Somalia Talks Set to Commence in Ankara As Turkiye Attempts to Ease Tensions
Second round of talks between Ethiopia and Somalia, aiming to ease disagreements between the two countries over a port deal that Ethiopia signed with Somaliland earlier this year,… Read more »
July 17
Ethiopia: National Dialogue Needs Key Stakeholders to Succeed - Commission Asserts
The National Dialogue Commission has stated that the dialogue process will not succeed without the participation of key stakeholders. Read more »
July 15
Ethiopia: Mecha and Tulema Association Marks 60th Anniversary With Celebrations
The Mecha and Tulema Self-Help Association celebrated its 60th anniversary yesterday in Addis Abeba at the Oromo Cultural Center, featuring presentations from association members… Read more »
July 02
Ethiopia: Govt Urges Regional States to Take More Responsibility for Addressing Humanitarian Needs
Following the endorsement of the national Disaster Risk Management (DRM) policy by the Council of Ministers in late February 2024, the federal government is urging regional states… Read more »
July 11
Ethiopia: Families Refute Government's Claims of Kidnapped Students' Release, Express Concern for Their Children's Safety
Despite the Oromia regional government's announcement of the release of 160 students kidnapped last Wednesday near Garba Guracha town in Oromia's North Shewa zone while traveling… Read more »
July 05
Ethiopia: Daniel Bekele Departs Ethiopia Rights Commission As Chief Commissioner
Daniel Bekele (PhD) has departed from his position as Chief Commissioner of the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission, according to state media reports. Read more »
June 08
Ethiopia: What to Expect From the Ethiopian 'National Dialogue'?
The Prosperity Party-led government of Ethiopia launched on May 29, 2024, what it calls "the agenda gathering phase" of the national dialogue in Addis Ababa, the federal seat. The… Read more »
June 01
Ethiopia: EU Council's Temporary Suspension of 'Certain Elements' of Visa Law for Ethiopian Nationals Hinges On Govt Cooperation, a Diplomatic Source Reveals
The European Union (EU) Council's recent decision "to temporarily suspend certain elements of the EU law that regulates the issuing of visas to Ethiopian nationals" may be… Read more »
July 25
Ethiopia: UN Expects Death Toll From Gofa Landslide to Rise Up to 500, 257 Bodies Retrieved So Far
The UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that the death toll from the landslide that struck the Gofa zone in South Ethiopia region has reached 257 as… Read more »
August 01
Ethiopia: Tigray Opposition Parties Call for Unity, Inclusive Regional Govt Amidst TPLF Internal Rift
Three opposition parties in the Tigray region have issued a joint statement urging the public to remain united and neutral amidst the ongoing power struggles within the Tigray… Read more »
Ethiopia: Somaliland Establishes 'Ministerial Level State Recognition Taskforce'
The Somaliland Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said it has taken "a significant step towards international recognition today." Read more »
August 08
Ethiopia: Price Hikes Amid Stringent Govt Measures Left Consumers in Addis Abeba Anxious, Uncertain
In the wake of the Ethiopian government's implementation of sweeping macroeconomic reforms, the country, particularly the capital Addis Abeba, has seen a notable rise in prices for… Read more »
August 06
Ethiopia: Civil Society Group Urges Transparency and Inclusivity in National Dialogue Process, Issues Petition
The Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD), an Ethiopian civil society organization, has issued a petition calling for increased transparency and inclusivity in the… Read more »
August 07
Ethiopia: Is Ethiopia's Transitional Justice Quasi-Compliance?
Concerns regarding the capability of Ethiopia's transitional justice to achieve its intended and ideal purpose continue to linger despite the transitional justice process nearing… Read more »
August 01
Ethiopia: Opposition Ezema Criticizes Government's 'Untimely' Forex Reform, Warns of Consequences
The Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice party (EZEMA) has voiced strong criticism against the government's recent shift to a market-based exchange regime, warning of potential… Read more »
July 30
Ethiopia: My Interview With Hachalu Hundessa: 'The Other Is a Divine Creation'
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July 29
Ethiopia: TPLF Disputes Recent Proclamation to Re-Register Outlawed Parties, Seeks Pre-War Legal Status
The leader of Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) Debretsion Gebremichael said the recent proclamation, allowing outlawed political parties to re-register as legitimate… Read more »
July 26
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Expresses Dismay Over 'Unwanted and Irresponsible' Statements By Somalia Senior Officials
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July 17
Ethiopia: In Search of Ethiopia's Forgotten Centrists Amid Rising Political Extremes
Ethiopia's political extremes in the context of this article represent the federalists who favor autonomy for national groups and the unionists who favor Ethiopian nationalism. In… Read more »
July 16
Ethiopia: A Plea for Evidence-Based and Relevant Monetary Policy
In pursuit of its primary objective of maintaining low and stable inflation, the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) recently declared a shift to an interest rate-based monetary policy… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tigray Opposition Raises Concern On Return Process for Displaced People
Salsay Woyane Tigray, an opposition party in the Tigray region, has issued a statement raising concern that the return of displaced Tigrayans "remains shrouded in uncertainty." The… Read more »
July 09
South Sudan: Ethiopia-South Sudan Economic Integration: Why Infrastructure Connectivity Is Key for Peace and Prosperity
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Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Arrives in Port Sudan for Official Visit
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has arrived in Port Sudan for an official work visit, according to state media reports. Read more »
July 01
Ethiopia: Federal High Court Sets Former Gambella Regional Police Commissioner Abula Ubang Free
The Federal High Court Lideta Division First Constitutional and Terrorism Criminal Bench acquitted former Gambella regional Police Commissioner Abula Ubang, citing insufficient… Read more »
June 26
Ethiopia: Commentary - Oromo Political Struggle Over Last Half a Century: Inquiry On Achievements, Challenges and the Imperative for Pragmatic Imaginations
After the politico-military development that historian Teshale Tibebu termed "The Making of Modern Ethiopia", as led by emperor Menelik's imperial march to the south was completed,… Read more »