January 01
Somalia: Somaliland, Ethiopia Reach 'Historic' Agreement Over Access to Ports
Somaliland Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally acknowledged that the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed late Monday afternoon between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Tops ICG's List of Potential 2024 Conflict Zones
Addis Abeba- The International Crisis Group (ICG), in its annual projection of regions susceptible to heightened conflict, has pinpointed Ethiopia as a critical area of concern for… Read more »
Ethiopia: Manufacturing Makeover: With Introduction of New Policy, Govt Takes Steps to Fuel Industrial Growth
In a strategic push to revitalize its economic landscape, the government is on the brink of implementing a newly approved manufacturing policy. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Former PM Abdallah Hamdok, RSF Leader Set to Meet in Addis Abeba Today
Addis Abeba- Sudan's pro-civilian Coordination of Civil Democratic Forces (Taqaddum) led by its Chairman, former Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok, is expected to meet with Mohamed… Read more »
Somalia: 'Historic' MOU With Somaliland Sees Ethiopia Secure Access to Sea, Diversify Seaport
Ethiopia signs historic MoU with Somaliland to "secure access to the sea and diversify its access to seaports." Read more »
December 29, 2023
Ethiopia: After Hundreds Die of Starvation in Ethiopia, Millions More Are in Grave Danger. Stop Denial and Declare a National Emergency Before Too Late!
Death by starvation has become a stark reality for hundreds of people in different parts of Ethiopia, especially in the Amhara and Tigray regions, where food production is severed… Read more »
Ethiopia: UN, Rights Group Urge Ethiopia to Adopt Victim-Centered Approach in Transitional Justice
The UN Human Rights Office and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have released a report urging the Ethiopian government to anchor its transitional justice policies in… Read more »
December 28, 2023
Egypt: Hail Egypt! As She Bids Farewell to the GERD Negotiations, Hail Egypt
"For you have remained silent for long-time, relief and deliverance for Ethiopian Sovereignty has arisen from another place, Egypt." Read more »
December 27, 2023
Ethiopia: From Spotlight to the Shadows: Ethiopia's Tourism Odyssey Hangs in the Balance
In the heart of East Africa, Ethiopia unfurls a mosaic of marvels recently thrust into the limelight by UNESCO's accolades, signaling a tourism renaissance. From the towering… Read more »
Ethiopia: U.S. Calls for Accountability in Assault Against Two AfDB Staff in Addis Abeba
The U.S. government has called for accountability in the assault against two international staff of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Addis Abeba, forcing the bank to withdraw… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Ethiopia: Economic Turmoil, Instability Curtail Ethiopia's FDI Inflows: Ernst & Young Report
Amid global economic shifts and domestic instability, Ethiopia is contending with a marked decrease in foreign direct investment (FDI), as detailed in a new report by Ernst &… Read more »
December 23, 2023
Ethiopia: Higher Education Institutions Urged to Play Enhanced Role to Realize Ethiopia's Interest On Red Sea
Ethiopian higher education institutions have been urged to increase their role through diplomacy and awareness creation works to realize the country's strategic interest in the Red… Read more »
Ethiopia: Addis Abeba Civil Servants Stymied By Sudden Exam Cancellation
Thousands of civil servants under the Addis Abeba City Administration faced an unexpected hurdle as the evaluative assessment examination at Addis Ababa University and Kotebe… Read more »
Ethiopia: Thousands of Displaced People in Amhara Grapple With Forced Return to Unstable Areas
Amidst ongoing conflict and violence, thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) who currently reside in the Amhara region face forced return to their native villages in the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Legacy of Fierce Advocacy and Decency, Humanitarianism and Professional Eminence - a Tribute to Urge Dinagde
On the afternoon of 04 December 2023, approximately at 4:00 PM Melbourne time, Australia was confronted with somber news - the untimely passing of Urge Dinagde during a routine… Read more »
December 20, 2023
Ethiopia: Amhara Reveals Interception of 'Organized' Illicit Arms Trafficking Aiming to Destabilise Region
The Amhara Peace and Security Bureau has disclosed multiple interceptions of illegal arms trafficking, highlighting the region's proactive measures against the proliferation of… Read more »
Ethiopia: AfDB Says Assault on Staffers Unresolved, Pulls Out International Employees
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has said the Ethiopian government didn't yet resolve "in any satisfactory manner" the assault by Ethiopian security forces on two of its… Read more »
Ethiopia: Govt Accuses Egypt of 'Erecting Roadblocks' As Fourth Round GERD Talks Fail
Ethiopia said the fourth round of trilateral talks between Ethiopia, Egypt and the Sudan on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has failed as a result of Egypt "maintaining… Read more »
Ethiopia: Displaced Individuals in Jara IDP Center Fear Uncertain Future Amidst Eviction Orders
A recent mandate from local authorities has brought distress to the thousands of individuals seeking shelter at the Jara Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) center in the Northern… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Ethiopia: Melatework Hailu Voted in As the New Chairperson of National Election Board
The House of People's Representatives has officially voted Melatework Hailu as the Chairperson of the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE). Read more »
Somalia: Ethiopia Says Security Forces 'Completely Foil Planned Al-Shabaab Terrorist Attack' in Jigjiga, Various Cities in Somali State
Pictures released by the joint task forces show several weapons on display. Read more »
December 16, 2023
East Africa: Justifying Dictatorship in South Sudan: a Case Against the East African Community
The East African Community (EAC) has recently installed South Sudan's President, Salva Kiir, as its chairperson, replacing Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye. Kiir is now… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Ethiopia: Food Insecurity Deepens With Four Million At Risk of Emergency Hunger
In a recently released outlook report, the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET), a prominent authority on acute food insecurity, has issued a stark warning regarding… Read more »
Ethiopia: Echoes of Tigray - Stories of Tigrayan Children Struggling for Survival On the Streets of Addis
In the vibrant heart of Ethiopia's capital, Addis Abeba, where the pulse of daily life beats steadily, a stark reality unfolds amid the bustling streets. Amidst the throngs of… Read more »
Ethiopia: U.S., EU Reiterate Support for Algiers Agreement, Call for Peace Between Ethiopia and Eritrea
The US and the EU have called on Ethiopia and Eritrea to work together to implement the Algiers Agreement, a peace deal signed between the governments of the two countries in… Read more »