Ethiopia: Opposition OLF Says Govt Forces Killed Dozens in Warra Jarso and Jaldu, Oromia Region

In a statement released on Wednesday, the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) said government forces have killed dozens of civilians in Warra Jarso district of North Shoa zone and Jaldu… Read more »

Ethiopia: Malaria Wreaks Havoc in Conflict-Hit Western Oromia

Ongoing malaria outbreak, in conflict ravaged Western Oromia, particularly in the West Wollega and Kellem Wollega zones, has already caused significant harm on human lives… Read more »

Ethiopia: Govt Employees in Hadiya Zone On Strike Over Unpaid Salaries

Government employees in the East Badawacho district of the Hadiya Zone have been on a work stoppage since last week due to unpaid salaries for the past three months. This strike… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia to Make Available Draft Transitional Justice Policy for Public Review in a Month

The Ethiopian Ministry of Justice said the draft transitional justice policy would be made available for post-policy public review in November 2023. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia, China Announce 'All-Weather Strategic Cooperation Partnership'

Ethiopia and China have announced the elevation of existing bilateral ties between the two countries to an "All Weather Strategic Cooperation Partnership". Read more »

Ethiopia: Deadly Conflict in Gurage Zone Leaves Four Dead, Dozens Injured

Four individuals lost their lives and several others were injured in a conflict that recently erupted in the Gurage Zone, specifically in Wolkite town, which is part of the newly… Read more »

East Africa: Ethiopia Plans to Earn U.S.$182 Million From Electric Power Export, Eyes Tanzania

Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) has announced plans to boost electric power export to neighboring countries and earn more revenue in the current fiscal year. Read more »

Ethiopia: IMF Forecasts Ethiopia GDP to Grow At Lower Rate Compared to Govt Figures

Ethiopia's economic growth projections have been the subject of contrasting reports, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projecting a lower growth rate compared to the… Read more »

Ethiopia: Privatisation of State-Owned Sugar Factories Progresses, Qualified Bidders to Be Revealed Soon

More than a year after the government issued the first invitation for investors to show their expression of interest, the privatization of eight state-owned sugar factories is… Read more »

Ethiopia: 'A Population of 150 Million Can't Live in a Geographic Prison' - Prime Minister Abiy

In a televised speech addressed to Ethiopian law makers, and in what appears to be his first ever open comment on the issue of the Red sea, PM Abiy Ahmed said access to the port is… Read more »

Ethiopia: Fatal Car Crash in Tigray Claims Six Lives, Leaves 53 Students Injured

At least six people have tragically lost their lives and 53 others have been injured in a devastating car accident. The incident took place when a bus carrying students from… Read more »

Ethiopia: Human Right Panel Releases Final Report, Calls for International Vigilance On Ethiopia's Conflict

The International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHIREE) released its final report today detailing human rights violations committed during the two-year conflict… Read more »

Ethiopia: IMF Indicates Progress in Talks On Assisting Ethiopia's Economic Programme

Following a mission led by Alvaro Piris, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced significant progress in discussions regarding potential support for the Ethiopian… Read more »

Ethiopia: Drone Attacks Coinciding With Irreechaa Result in a Dozen of Fatalities in West Oromia

Over 12 individuals were reportedly killed in two separate drone attacks conducted by government forces in the Horro Guduru Wollega Zone of the Oromia region. The attacks occurred… Read more »

Ethiopia: Diaspora Leaders Engage Us Lawmakers, Diplomats to Promote Peace and Transitional Justice in Ethiopia

Ethiopian diaspora leaders have met and discussed with selected members of the two houses of the US Senate and the Congress as well as the US Department of State on ways of… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Govt Strongly Criticises UN Adviser's Remarks On Current Situation

The Ethiopian government has strongly criticized a recent statement made by Alice Wairimu Nderitu, the Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Public Discourse Begins Before Government Ratifies Controversial Property Tax Law

Ever since Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed unveiled his administration's plan to introduce a property tax law more than a year ago, it has sparked growing anticipation among the public… Read more »

Ethiopia: Drought Like Conditions, Desert Locust Infestation Exacerbate Food Security Risk in Four Regions - UN

The UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said in its latest report that persistent drought like conditions coupled with desert locust infestation in parts of… Read more »

Ethiopia: Despite Distress Reports, Ethiopian Govt Stays Determined to Send Half a Million Migrant Workers to Middle East

Despite alarming reports of distress suffered by Ethiopian migrants and asylum seekers, particularly in the Middle East, the Ethiopian government remains determined to send up to… Read more »

Ethiopia: UN Special Adviser Warns of Increased Genocide Risk in Ethiopia Amidst Violent Conflicts

The United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu, has issued a warning about an increased risk of genocide and… Read more »

Ethiopia: Imprisoned Party Leader Chane Kebede Transferred to Awash Arba Detention Center, Says Ezema

Chane Kebede, the imprisoned chairman of Ethiopia's opposition party, Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (Ezema), has been relocated to the Awash Arba Detention Center,… Read more »

East Africa: Ethiopia Explores Cross-Border Transport Service With Djibouti in Effort to Foster Regional Connectivity

A high-level delegation from Ethiopia, led by State Minister for Transport and Logistics Bero Hassan, recently embarked on a journey to Djibouti. The primary objective of the visit… Read more »

Ethiopia: Food Insecurity Worsens As Drought Jeopardises Crop Output in Tigray

At least 132,000 hectares of farmland in Tigray, covering the south, southeast, and eastern zones, have been impacted by drought, endangering a crucial harvest in a region already… Read more »

Ethiopia: Amidst Alarming Surge in Malaria Cases, Amhara Regional Health Institute to Launch Antimalarial Chemical Spraying Program

In the wake of the doubling of nationwide malaria cases in the past three months, reaching a staggering 2.4 million, the Amhara Regional Public Health Institute has announced plans… Read more »

Ethiopia: Irreechaa - A Festival Giving Boost to the Rise of Oromo Fashion Industry

Irreechaa, one of the most revered festival among the Oromo people, is to be held on 07 and 08 October, 2023 in Addis Ababa and Bishoftu. Millions of people are expected to attend… Read more »