April 07
Ethiopia: PM Abiy, Lt. Gen. Tadesse Convene As Tigray Admin Term Nears End
Lieutenant General Tadesse Werede is in Addis Ababa for a meeting with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as the life term of the Tigray Regional Administration nears its end. Read more »
Ethiopia: Election Board to Deploy Team to Assess Security Situations Ahead of June Election
The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) prepares to deploy team that will assess the security situation in polling station areas. The board convened with political parties,… Read more »
April 06
Ethiopia: Federal Police Crack Down On Sprawling Human Trafficking Network
- Accused ringleader Yitbarek Dawit detained in Shire Read more »
March 31
Ethiopia: Central Bank Cautions Middle East Tensions Could Upend Inflation Gains
The National Bank of Ethiopia's (NBE) Monetary Policy Committee has warned that supply shocks resulting from the war in Iran could reverse downward inflation trends. Read more »
Ethiopia: Failed Fuel Delivery Prompts New Allocation Rules, Crackdown On Underground Trade
The federal government has introduced sweeping fuel prioritization measures and intensified a crackdown on illegal trading after a delivery of more than 180,000 metric tons of fuel… Read more »
Ethiopia: Education Authority Revokes Licenses of 52 Private Colleges
The Federal Education and Training Authority (ETA) has revoked the licenses of 52 private colleges for failure to comply with regulatory standards. Read more »
March 26
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Russia Advance Industrial Cooperation, Explore Joint Manufacturing Plans
Ethiopia and Russia have agreed to expand industrial cooperation and explore joint production initiatives following high-level meetings held yesterday in Addis Ababa during an… Read more »
March 25
Africa: AU Designates Jakaya Kikwete As High Representative in Horn and Red Sea
The Chairperson of the AU Commission has appointed former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete as the AU High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea. Read more »
Ethiopia: U.S. to Require Visa Bonds for Some Ethiopian Travelers
Ethiopian business travelers and tourists will now be required to post bonds of up to USD 15,000 to obtain short-term visas under a pilot program set to take effect on April 2, the… Read more »
March 24
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines to Lease Two Next-Generation Converted Freighters From Aercap
Ethiopian Airlines has agreed to lease two Boeing 777-300ER converted freighters from AerCap Holdings N.V., in a deal that will introduce the aircraft type to Africa for the first… Read more »
March 13
Ethiopia: High Court Lifts Injunction Against Election Board
The Federal High Court has lifted the injunction it had previously imposed on the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), which had barred the Board from implementing a… Read more »
Ethiopia: Action Plan a Bellwether for South-South Co-Ordination
As the world grapples with a slowdown in multilateral co-operation and growing economic fragmentation, the Global South is increasingly searching for policy anchors that offer… Read more »
Ethiopia: Global Experts Praise Plan for Shared Progress
China's commitment to high-quality development and its emphasis on dialogue and long-term planning underscore its role as a key contributor to world stability and development,… Read more »
February 24
Ethiopia: Media Authority Proscribes Addis Standard
The Ethiopian Media Authority has revoked licensing for Addis Standard, a popular digital media platform, it announced today. Read more »
February 23
Ethiopia: Tigray Admin Rejects Election Board Decision
The Tigray Interim Administration has rejected a decision from the National Election Board to suspend regional council elections in five disputed districts, warning it could… Read more »
February 19
Sudan: U.S. Treasury Sanctions Sudan's RSF Commanders, Calls for Immediate Ceasefire
United States Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned three commanders of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) today. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Expands Domestic Network As African Partners Strengthen Fleet and Operations
Ethiopian Airlines has announced plans to inaugurate three new domestic airports and commence passenger services to Negele Borena, Gore Metu, and Debre Markos by mid-April 2026,… Read more »
February 18
Ethiopia: Parliament Extends Dialogue Commission Term By Eight Months
The House of Peoples' Representatives has voted to extend the term of existence of the National Dialogue Commission (NDC), granting it an additional eight months to meet its… Read more »
February 14
Sudan: Amid Ramadan Truce Push, Quintet Condemns Sudan's Sieges, Drone Strikes, Civilian Carnage
A coalition of international powers on Thursday issued an urgent condemnation of escalating military operations in Sudan, warning that sieges, drone strikes, and attacks on… Read more »
February 11
Africa: Somalia Wins Seat On AU Peace and Security Council
Somalia is among the 10 countries whose representatives have secured a seat on the AU Peace and Security Council (AU PSC). Others who will serve a two-year term on the Council… Read more »
Africa: Addis Ababa Bars Motorcycles As AU Summit Precaution
City officials have prohibited the use of motorcycles in Addis Ababa while Ethiopia's capital hosts the 39th African Union summit. Read more »
February 10
Ethiopia: Why the AU Must Address Ethiopia's Maritime Access - - and Now
As African leaders gather for the forthcoming African Union Summit, one strategic issue demands urgent and collective attention: Ethiopia's quest for secure and sovereign access to… Read more »
Africa: External Aid Cuts Affecting HIV Treatment Across Africa, Says UN
Scale-backs and deep spending cuts within the US government and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS are hobbling HIV treatment programs across Africa, including in Ethiopia, warns a new… Read more »
Ethiopia: Et Registers USD 4.4bln Half-Year Revenue, CEO Outlines Timeline for Bishoftu Airport Project
The Ethiopian Airlines Group recorded USD 4.4 billion in revenue over the first half of the fiscal year, according to CEO Mesfin Tasew, who is briefing the media on the carrier's… Read more »
February 08
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Demands Eritrea Withdraw Troops From Ethiopian Territory
Ethiopia has ordered Eritrea to withdraw its forces from Ethiopian territory and demanded that Asmara cease providing support to various armed groups in the country. Read more »
