Ethiopia: Five Wounded As Arrest Attempt Sparks Clashes, Protests in Mekoni, Southern Tigray

At least five civilians were injured on Monday after soldiers attempted to arrest the deputy head of the district security office in Mekoni town, Southern Tigray, local officials. Read more »

Ethiopia: Amnesty Urges Ethiopia to Drop Proposed CSO Law Amendments, Warns of 'Total Closure' of Civic Space

Amnesty International has called on Ethiopian authorities to immediately withdraw proposed amendments to the Civil Society Organizations (CSO) Proclamation, warning that the… Read more »

Ethiopia: Latest Killing of Humanitarian Worker in Amhara Region Draws Ercs Condemnation, Renewed Plea for Safety

The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) has confirmed the killing of its staff member, Honelegn Fantahun, in Amhara region, marking the latest in a pattern of deadly attacks against… Read more »

Ethiopia: Labor Confederation Urges Private Sector to Follow Govt's Lead On Salary Increases for Workers

Kassahun Follo, President of the Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions (CETU), has called on the private sector to follow the government's lead in adjusting salaries to ease the… Read more »

Ethiopia: Nearly 50,000 People At Risk, Over 9,000 Livestock Perish As Drought Worsens in Tselemti District, Tigray

Mekelle- Nearly 50,000 people in Tselemti district, northwestern Tigray, are facing hunger and displacement as a severe drought devastates the area, while more than 9,000 livestock… Read more »

Ethiopia: EZEMA, Media Association Demand Disclosure of Whereabouts of Two Disappeared Journalists Amid Ethiopia's Shrinking Press Freedom

The Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (EZEMA) party and the Ethiopian Media Professionals Association (EMPA) have urged the government to disclose the whereabouts of two… Read more »

Ethiopia: Rising Taxes, Shrinking Wallets: How Ethiopia's Fiscal Reforms Strain Low-Income Households Amid High Inflation, Stagnant Wages

In recent years, the Ethiopian government has implemented fiscal measures to enhance revenue collection from both tax and non-tax sources, aiming to finance its rapidly expanding… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Social-Democratic Party Elects Rahel Bafe As Chairperson, Removes Four Executive Members

The Ethiopian Social-Democratic Party (ESDP) has elected Rahel Bafe (PhD) as its new chairperson, replacing the late Professor Beyene Petros, and banned four executive members… Read more »

Ethiopia: From GERD to Red Sea - Ethiopia's Strategic Future Amid Regional Power Politics, U.S. Pressure

Having begun construction nearly 14 years ago, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is scheduled for inauguration in September 2025. During a parliamentary address two months… Read more »

Ethiopia: Who Can Stop Ethiopia's Revolving Door of Injustices?

When I joined the Amnesty movement to lead its team serving an important sub region of the African continent, initially as the first regional director for Southern Africa, then as… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ezema Says Ruling Party 'Sidesteps' Own Failures, Asks It to Embrace Accountability, Address Failures in Pretoria Agreement

The Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice Party (Ezema) has criticized the ruling party's latest statement on Ethiopia's political and security situation, accusing the ruling party… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ruling Party Blames 'Historical Enemies', 'Internal Traitors' for Renewed Plot to Destabilize Ethiopia

The Prosperity Party (PP) has accused what it calls "historical enemies" and "internal traitors" of launching a renewed and coordinated attempt to "destabilize Ethiopia." Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigrai Independence Party Denies Joining New Alliance Unveiled By Lt. Gen. Tsadkan As Baytona, Arena, Simret Confirm Participation

The Tigrai Independence Party (TIP) has denied involvement in a newly announced political alliance unveiled by Lt. Gen. Tsadkan Gebretensae, which he said aims to bring political… Read more »

Egypt: Egypt Renews 'Water Security' Fears in Uganda As Ethiopia Readies to Inaugurate Renaissance Dam

Egypt steps up its lobbying efforts over the Nile River by dispatching top officials to Uganda, as Ethiopia maintained its longstanding position that the Grand Ethiopian… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Appoints New Ambassador to Somalia After Nearly a Year of Diplomatic Rift

Ethiopia has appointed a new ambassador to Somalia, nearly ten months after diplomatic tensions led to a freeze in ambassadorial-level relations between the two countries. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Denies Claims of Proposed Wet-Lease Agreement With Russian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines has firmly denied reports alleging that it has entered into an agreement to lease aircraft or spare parts to a Russian airline, calling the claims "completely… Read more »

Ethiopia: Right to Life in 'Critical' State Amid Conflicts, Service Collapse, and Humanitarian Crises - Rights Commission

Ethiopians right to life is in a "critical" state due to the combined effects of ongoing armed conflicts, natural disasters, and a near-total breakdown of public services,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Beyond Non-Recognition: How Taiwan-Somaliland Maritime Pact Challenges Diplomatic Norms Amid Global Hegemonies

Last month, Taiwan and Somaliland signed a landmark maritime security agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation in areas such as maritime safety, personnel training, and joint… Read more »

Ethiopia: Mother Blames Govt Forces for Toddler's Killing in Oromia - Local Official Cites Crossfire Amid Clashes With Ola

The mother of a 1-year-8-month-old toddler in the Ilu Aba Bor zone of Oromia has accused government security forces of killing her child during a raid in Nopha district. Local… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigray Supreme Court Orders Release of 500 Million Birr to Pay Teachers' Unpaid Salaries

Mekelle- The Tigray Supreme Court has ordered the immediate release of over 500 million birr from the Regional Bureau of Finance's account at the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia to… Read more »

Ethiopia: 'Mothers Going to Bed After One Loaf of Bread a Day': Drought Devastates Thousands in Central and South Gondar

Addis Abeba- Severe drought conditions in Ethiopia's Amhara regional state are affecting tens of thousands in both Central and South Gondar zones, leading to widespread food… Read more »

Ethiopia: Eritrean Afar National Congress Says Ready Armed Struggle From Ethiopia, Opens Office in Semera

The Eritrean Afar National Congress (EANC), a political group opposing Eritrea's government, has announced it is preparing for armed struggle against the regime of President Isaias… Read more »

Ethiopia: HRW Urges Lawmakers to Reject Civil Society Bill, Calls On Ethiopia's Partners to Denounce Proposed Law

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged Ethiopian lawmakers to reject proposed amendments to the country's civil society law, warning that the bill would grant sweeping powers to the… Read more »

Ethiopia: Somali Region's Controversial Restructuring Sparks Grassroot Resistance, Political Parties', Armed Group Push Back. Region Denies Allegations

A controversial resolution by the Somali Regional State Council to restructure administrative units has triggered grassroots protests in both Somali and Oromia regions and inflamed… Read more »

Ethiopia: Commentary - Purity and Power: Sidama Politics Still Shackled By Old Ideologies

The Sidama people, an ethnic group residing in the southern part of Ethiopia, are recognized for their unique culture, language, and enduring historical resilience. Following years… Read more »