Ethiopia: Diplomatic Missions in Addis Abeba Call for De-Escalation Amid Unrest in Raya Alamata District, Tigray Region

Following recent episodes of violent confrontation in the Raya Alamata district, located within the South Tigray Zone, the diplomatic missions of Canada, France, Germany, Italy,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Online Boom Shadowed By Rise in Hate Speech

In the midst of rapid internet usage expansion and a surge in social media adoption, Ethiopia is witnessing a significant rise in its online community. Read more »

Ethiopia: Council of Ministers Unanimously Approves Draft Transitional Justice Policy

The Council of Ministers, in its meeting today, unanimously approved the draft Transitional Justice Policy after it "discussed and added additional input" to the draft. Read more »

Ethiopia: Golden Ambitions - War Legacy Impedes Tigray's Gold Mining Revival

For centuries, the art of gold mining has thrived in the lowlands of Western, Northwestern, and Central Tigray, where the riches of metallic minerals within the Precambrian… Read more »

Ethiopia: Is Burn Care System in Ethiopia Adequate to Treat Severe Acid Burns?

In recent weeks, social media has been abuzz with the harrowing stories of two Ethiopians who suffered devastating acid burns. One of them, Ayantu, a mother of two from Harar,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Electric Utility, Huawei Sign MOU to Provide Alternative Electricity to Communities in Off-Grid Areas

The summit also brought together government officials from Ethiopian Electric Utility, Ethiopian Electric Power, Petroleum and Energy Authority alongside private sector players Read more »

Ethiopia: Police Confirm 13 Arrests Linked to Bate Urgessa's Murder

The East Shewa Police Directorate has announced the arrest of 13 suspects in connection with the murder of Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) Political Officer Bate Urgessa. Read more »

Ethiopia: U.S. Senator Calls for Investigation into Killing of Opposition Member

U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has called for an impartial investigation into the recent killing of Bate Urgessa, a political officer… Read more »

Ethiopia: Rights Commission Calls for Investigation Into Killing of Oppostion Member

The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has called for prompt, impartial and full investigation into the killing of Bate Urgessa, political officer with the opposition Oromo… Read more »

Ethiopia: Security Concerns in Gambela Region Prompt Removal of Senior Officials

The Gambela regional government has announced the removal of numerous senior officials from their respective positions. Read more »

Africa: HRW Calls for UN, AU to Suspend Ethiopian Troops From Peacekeeping Missions

Human Rights Watch (HRW) is calling upon the United Nations and the African Union to contemplate the suspension of fresh deployments of the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF)… Read more »

Ethiopia: Somalia Sends Back Ethiopia's Ambassador, Closes Consulates in Puntland, Somaliland

The government of Somalia asked Ethiopia's Ambassador to Somalia Muktar Mohamed Ware to return back to Addis Abeba for consultation and closed Ethiopia's consulate offices in… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Govt Gives Ethiopia Envoy 72 Hours, Summons Its Envoy From Addis

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia issued an official statement confirming Ethiopia's Ambassador Muktar Mohamed Ware "has been informed to… Read more »

Africa: Global Leaders to Gather in Geneva, Aiming to Raise $1 Billion to Alleviate Ethiopia's Humanitarian Crisis

Senior officials from various countries and international organizations will convene in Geneva on 16 April, 2024 for a high-level pledging event aimed at addressing the… Read more »

Ethiopia: Local Officials Refute Al-Shabab Operating in Oromia's Bale Zone, Posing Security Threats

Local officials have denied a report that al-Shabaab is operating in the Bale zone of the Oromia region, and that it killed several zonal police officers and militiamen. Read more »

Ethiopia: Somali, Afar Border Conflict Wanes After Last Week's Civilian Casualties

Following the recent clashes between militias from the Afar and Somali regions near border areas last week, there has been a gradual decrease in tensions. Read more »

Ethiopia: From Shadows to Spotlight - Why Ethiopia Became Latest Scene for Cryptocurrency Rush

In the heart of East Africa, a surprising powerhouse is rising in the world of cryptocurrency. Read more »

Ethiopia: Deadly Clash in South Tigray As Warring Sides Accuse Each Other of Provocation

Earlier this week, violent confrontations occurred in Raya Alamata, situated in the South Tigray Zone currently under the control of Amhara forces. Accusations have been exchanged… Read more »

Ethiopia: Deadly Armed Attack On Bus in Gambella Region Leaves Three Dead, Several Injured

A tragic incident transpired in the early hours of Wednesday, 27 March, 2024, when an armed assault targeted a bus journeying from Gambella city to Lare district in the Nuer Zone… Read more »

Ethiopia: Drivers in Amhara Region Hit Hard By Fuel Shortages, Skyrocketing Prices

Drivers in some urban areas of the Amhara region are currently grappling with a significant fuel scarcity alongside escalated prices within the illicit market, severely impeding… Read more »

Ethiopia: Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Recovers 78 Percent of 801.4 Million Birr Lost in System Glitch: President Abe Sano

Abe Sano, President of the state-owned Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), announced this morning that the maximum amount of money vulnerable to theft during the recent "system… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigray Interim Admin Accuses Amhara Region of 'Incorporating Tigray Lands in Curriculum, Maps'

The interim administration of the Tigray region has issued a statement conveying apprehensions regarding perceived actions by the Amhara regional government to incorporate "Tigray… Read more »

Ethiopia: In-Depth - Rising From the Ashes: Tigray's Industrial Renaissance Amidst War's Toll

Emerging from the ashes of war, Tigray's once-booming industrial scene now stands as a stark testament to the toll of fighting. As the echoes of battles fade into memory, the scars… Read more »

Ethiopia: Several Civilians Killed in Series of Attacks in Oromo Special Zone, Amhara Region

Several people have been killed, many others injured in the Oromo special zone of the Amhara region in what local residents described as a series of "coordinated attacks"… Read more »

Ethiopia: Breaking Barriers: Reforming Ethiopia's Citizenship and Immigration Services for Inclusive Governance

In the intricate realm of public service provision in Ethiopia, the Immigration and Citizenship Services (ICS) stands as a pivotal barometer for evaluating public service… Read more »