Ethiopia: HRW Says Fighting, Atrocities Persist in Tigray, Amhara Regions a Year After Peace Deal

Rights group Human Rights Watch (HRW) said, despite the signing of cessation of hostilities agreement a year ago, fighting and serious rights abuses persist in Ethiopia's northern… Read more »

Ethiopia: IDPs in Western Oromia Suffer From Lack of Aid, Forced Returns Amid Volatile Security

Internally Displaced People (IDP) in Western Oromia, particularly the East Wollega, West Wollega, Kellem Wollega, and Horo Guduru Wollega zones have endured dire humanitarian… Read more »

Ethiopia: Addis Abeba Trade Bureau Cracks Down On Sunday Market Traders Selling Overpriced Products

The Addis Abeba Trade Bureau began to take action against Sunday market traders who have been selling goods at prices higher than the ceiling. So far, administrative measures have… Read more »

Ethiopia: A Year After Peace Agreement, Challenges Persist in Rehabilitation of Tigray's Ex-Fighters

One year ago, the Pretoria Peace Agreement was signed, marking a significant milestone in the history of Ethiopia. This groundbreaking accord brought an end to the harrowing Tigray… Read more »

Ethiopia: Drought, Conflict Lead to High School Dropout Rates in Amhara Region

Education officials in the drought-stricken Sehala district of the Amhara region have reported a significant decrease in student attendance at the start of the new school year. A… Read more »

Ethiopia: Rights Commission Reveals Disturbing Sexual Violence in Amhara Conflict, More Than 200 Cases of Rape Exposed

The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) released a deeply troubling report today, highlighting the widespread occurrence of sexual violence linked to the conflict in the… Read more »

Ethiopia: Why Over One Million IDPs in Tigray Still Linger in Camps a Year After Peace Deal

According to the UN, more than one million people are estimated to remain internally displaced from the Tigray war, and continue to shelter in IDP camps across the region, with… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Press Freedom Crisis - Arrests, Exile of Journalists Intensify Amid Political Turmoil

For decades, Ethiopia has been closely scrutinized by international organizations advocating for journalists' rights. The country's long-standing struggle with freedom of the press… Read more »

Ethiopia: Twelve Outstanding Projects Emerge As Finalists of This Year's Solve It

This year's Solve IT 2023 kicked off across six cities in Ethiopia, boasting an impressive 2,000 plus number of registrations. As the competition progressed, 12 outstanding… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigray Interim Leader Removes Top Zonal Officials for Neglect of Responsibilities

The Tigray interim administration has made a decision to remove six top zonal officials from their positions due to their neglect of responsibilities entrusted to them by the… Read more »

Ethiopia: UN Rights Experts Call for Continued Monitoring of Human Rights Violations in Ethiopia

The International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) has called for the continuation of international monitoring of the human rights situation in the country.… Read more »

Ethiopia: Rights Commission Engages Tigray Interim Govt Over Misleading Report On IDPs Status

The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has responded to concerns raised by the Tigray Regional Interim Administration regarding the scope and findings of its recent report on… Read more »

Ethiopia: U.S, Official Reveals Ethiopia's Request for AGOA Eligibility 'Still Pending', Decision Unlikely At Upcoming Forum

A US State Department official has disclosed that the decision to reinstate Ethiopia's eligibility for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is "still pending". Constance… Read more »

Ethiopia: Rising Abductions for Ransom Threaten Human Security in Conflict-Hit Areas, Oromia Region

For the past five years, Ethiopia's Oromia region has been plagued by conflict between the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) and government security forces. While tensions initially… Read more »

Ethiopia: Third Round of GERD Talks Conclude in Cairo Without Outcome - Addis to Hold Next Round

The third round of talks regarding the rules and guidelines for the initial filling and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) concluded on 24 October in Cairo,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Ranks 129 Out of 142 in Rule of Law Index As Rule of Law Declines Globally

As the rule of law continued to decline globally for six consecutive years, Ethiopia has ranked 129th out of 142 countries according to the World Justice Project's (WJP)annual Rule… Read more »

Ethiopia: Banking Services Remain Absent in War-Torn Tigray Region Despite Peace Deal

People in Irob, a northeastern district of Tigray, have been facing the absence of banking services since the war broke out between the federal government and the Tigray Liberation… Read more »

Ethiopia: Students Raise Concern Over Prolonged University Closure in Amhara Region

Students enrolled at universities in the restive Amhara region have expressed concerns over the prolonged closure and lack of communication from their institutions regarding plans… Read more »

Ethiopia: Call for Urgent Malaria Relief Response in Western Oromia

Two local charity organizations Harmee International Charity Organization and Biiftuu Holistic Development Foundation, said the malaria epidemic in Western Oromia could worsen in… Read more »

Ethiopia: Organisation Calls On Ethiopia to Recognise Territorial Rights of Eritrean Afar People

The Eritrean Afar National Congress (EANC), a political organization representing the indigenous Afar people of Eritrea's northern coastal region, has called on the Ethiopian… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Authorities Discuss Release of U.S.$1.3 Billion Suspended Loan With Chinese Counterparts

Ethiopian Finance Minister Ahmed Shede led a delegation that recently held a crucial meeting with Wu Fulin, Chairman of the China Export-Import Bank. The objective of their… Read more »

Ethiopia: Chinese Nationals Abducted By Gunmen in North Shoa Zone, Oromia Region

Gunmen who were identified by local residents as members of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) have abducted Chinese nationals working for the East Cement Factory, which is found in… Read more »

Ethiopia: Characterisation of Abiy-Led Ethiopian Ruling Elites As 'Oromummaa Government'

Ethio-Amhara elites collectively characterize the Abiy-led Ethiopian government and Oromo liberation organizations, namely the OLF and the OLA, as the Oromummaa government. This is… Read more »

Ethiopia: Invasive Red-Billed Quelea Birds Endanger Crops in Amhara Region

The Ministry of Agriculture has announced that it will initiate the second phase of aerial pesticide spraying after receiving reports of red-billed quelea invasive birds spreading… Read more »

Ethiopia: Is Ethiopia's Education System Under a Serious Threat?

With nearly 30 million students at primary and secondary levels and over 130,000 students entering higher education annually, Ethiopia has been recognized over the past decades for… Read more »