Ethiopia: Senior Govt Officials Join Military Leaders in Dar es Salaam As Ongoing Talks With OLA Progress Positively

Ongoing negotiations between the Ethiopian government and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) in Dar es salaam are showing "positive progress" sources close to the mediation team… Read more »

Ethiopia: Diaspora Dilemma - Shadows of Disinformation Among Ethiopian Diaspora

More than seven thousand miles away from home in the US city of Silver Spring in Maryland, Ethiopians and people with Ethiopian origin from all walks of life gather in cafes and… Read more »

Ethiopia: EU Provides €1 Million in Humanitarian Aid to Fight Cholera Outbreak in Ethiopia

The European Union has announced an additional €1 million in humanitarian funding to aid Ethiopia in its response to a severe cholera outbreak. Since its emergence in August… Read more »

East Africa: UK, Ethiopia Launch Peace Programme to Mitigate Instability Along Ethiopia-Kenya-Somalia Borders

The British Embassy in Addis Abeba together with Ethiopian Foreign Affairs and Peace ministries as well as the Somali regional government have launched a peace and security program… Read more »

Ethiopia: Fincha Sugar Factory Faces Prolonged Delay in Resuming Operations

The Fincha Sugar Factory, known as one of the largest and most historic sugar factories in the country, is yet to resume production after ceasing operations five months ago at the… Read more »

Ethiopia: Defiance and Resilience - What Explains the Unexpected Results for 12th-Grade Exams in Post-War Tigray Region

Recently, the news that only 3.3% of the 896,520 students who took the 12th-grade exit exams were able to achieve a score above 50% sent shockwaves across the country. The… Read more »

Ethiopia: Leading Sidama Opposition Party Accuses Regional Government of Forceful Entry Into Its Office, Property Looting

The Sidama Federalist Party (SFP) has accused the Sidama regional government of forcefully entering its headquarters in Hawassa City on 07 October, 2023, looting property, and… Read more »

Ethiopia: Opposition Group in Tigray Opposes Referendum Over Occupied Areas, Urge Full Implementation of Peace Deal

The Assimba Democratic Party (ADP) has expressed its opposition to the federal government's plan to conduct a referendum over areas in western and southern Tigray that have been… Read more »

Ethiopia: Second Round of Peace Talks to End Conflict in Oromia Kicks Off in Dar es Salaam

With Commander of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) Kumsa Diriba, popularly known as Jaal Marroo, on board, the second round talks between the Ethiopian federal government and OLA… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigray Interim Admin Sacks Four More High-Ranking Officials

In a letter sent from the president's office, the Tigray Interim Administration has removed four high-ranking officials from their positions. This decision came 10 days after the… Read more »

Ethiopia: US, IGAD, Kenya & Norway Key Peace Talk Facilitators - OLA Southern Command Chief Arrives in Dar es Salaam

Diplomatic sources close to the matter told Addis Standard that the ongoing talks between the Ethiopian federal government and representatives of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) is… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ministry of Trade Implements Stringent Registration Process for Khat Exporters

The Ministry of Trade has announced that khat exporters will now be required to undergo a rigorous registration process, which includes meeting newly issued pre-license… Read more »

Ethiopia: A Goodwill Initiative Sparks Hope By Restoring Eye Sight Across Ethiopia

Sisay Abebe, 64, is a resident in Logia, Afar region. He had been leading his life with the income he earned from his semi-farming activities. All of a sudden, situations changed… Read more »

Ethiopia: #asdailyscoop - Ethiopia Establishes a Committee to Recruit Election Board Chairperson

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has designated a committee to nominate a chairperson for the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE). Read more »

Ethiopia: lashes Between Militiamen and Armed Residents Left At Least 18 Killed in Oromo Special Zone, Amhara Region

More than 18 people were killed during recent clashes between the Fano militia and armed residents of Artuma Fursi district in the Oromo Special Zone of the Amhara region,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Federal Govt Pledges to Redouble Efforts to Fully Implement Pretoria Peace Deal

The Federal Government of Ethiopia has pledged to redouble commitment to fully implement the Pretoria Peace Agreement, despite encountering delays from the Tigray interim… Read more »

Ethiopia: Schools in Amhara's Conflict-Hit East Gojjam Zone See Gradual Return of Students

Students in the East Gojam Zone of the Amhara region are slowly returning to school, a month after the start of the academic year nationwide. The zonal administration has announced… Read more »

Ethiopia: Cracks in the System: Unearthing Part of the Mysteries Behind National Exam Catastrophe

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Ethiopia: Detention, Displacement in Bosat, Oromia Region After 3 Killed

Three civilians including Kuli Hawas, a mother of seven, have been tragically killed allegedly by members of the national defense forces in Garri Nura Dhera village in Bosat… Read more »

Ethiopia: Global Eritrean Opposition Movement 'Birged Nhamedu' Sets Foot in Ethiopia's Tigray Region

The Global Popular Front of Eritrea, known as Birged Nhamedu, has taken a stand against the dominant ruling party, the People's Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ), within the… Read more »

Ethiopia: Fixation On Exam Results Is Leaving a Trail of Disarray in Ethiopia's Education. Look Beyond!

For a second year in a row, Ethiopia's Ministry of Education delivered the shocking news to every household with a student that the dreams and hopes of hundreds of thousands to… Read more »

Ethiopia: Credit Rating Downgraded By Fitch, Amplifying High Default Risk

Fitch Ratings, a renowned credit rating agency, has announced a downgrade in Ethiopia's long-term foreign currency issuer default rating (IDR). The country's IDR has been revised… Read more »

Ethiopia: The Pretoria Peace Agreement: Broken Promises and the Urgent Call for Amendment and Renegotiation

A year ago, on November 2, 2022, in Pretoria, South Africa, the government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (GoE) and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF)… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Human Rights Council Raises Concern Over Alarming Surge in Abductions, Attacks in Oromia Region

The Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRCO) has expressed serious concern over the escalating number of abductions and attacks carried out by armed groups, predominantly in the… Read more »

Ethiopia: 10 Countries Commend Progress, Urge Full Implementation of Pretoria Peace Deal

Embassies and Missions of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Japan, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom to Ethiopia said in a joint statement that… Read more »