Ethiopia: AU Holds Second Strategic Review of Pretoria Agreement, Discusses Political Dialogue, DDR and IDPs Return

Getachew Reda, president of Tigray's interim administration, provided an update on social media about the Second Strategic Review on Implementation of the Pretoria Cessation of… Read more »

Ethiopia: Addis Abeba City Council Reviews 230.4 Billion Birr Budget Proposal for 2024/25 Fiscal Year

The Addis Abeba City Council is currently reviewing a proposed budget bill for the upcoming 2024/25 fiscal year, showcasing a significant increase in spending plans. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Claims $211,000 Owed By Nigeria Over Failed Airline Venture

Ethiopian Airlines CEO Mesfin Tasew has informed Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that the country's Ministry of Aviation owes the airline $211,000 for… Read more »

Ethiopia: How Urban Redevelopment Is Changing Addis Abeba's Health Outlook

In Addis Abeba, the new corridor development project is poised to bring about significant changes to the city, enhancing both the economy and the wellbeing of its residents. This… Read more »

Ethiopia: HRW Urges Safe Evacuation for Ethiopian, Eritrean Refugees Amid Sudan War

Human Rights Watch is urging international organizations to provide safe evacuation options for Ethiopian and Eritrean refugees in eastern Sudan, as the war nears refugee-hosting… Read more »

Ethiopia: Families of Kidnapped University Students Distressed By Overwhelming Ransom Demands

The family of one of about 100 university students who were kidnapped last week near Garba Guracha town in Oromia's North Shoa zone, while traveling from Amhara region to Addis… Read more »

Ethiopia: U.S. Calls for End to Kidnappings for Ransom in Ethiopia's Oromia and Amhara Regions

The US Embassy in Addis Abeba has condemned the recent surge in kidnappings for ransom reported in the Oromia and Amhara regions of Ethiopia. "Abductions of civilians and students… Read more »

Ethiopia: Civil Society Demand Action On Gender-Based Violence in Tigray, Blame Govt

Twenty seven civil society organizations based in the Tigray region are calling for urgent action from regional authorities to address the escalating issue of gender-based violence… Read more »

South Sudan: Ethiopia-South Sudan Economic Integration: Why Infrastructure Connectivity Is Key for Peace and Prosperity

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Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Arrives in Port Sudan for Official Visit

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has arrived in Port Sudan for an official work visit, according to state media reports. Read more »

South Africa: Second Strategic Review On Implementation of Pretoria Agreement Commences Today

The Second Strategic Review on the Implementation of the Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA), facilitated by the African Union, is set to commence today, according… Read more »

Ethiopia: Malaria Cases Surge By 60% in Tigray Region

The Tigray Regional Health Bureau has reported a 60 percent increase in malaria cases across the region. Aregay Gebremedhin, head of the Bureau's Disease Control and Prevention… Read more »

Ethiopia: Making Economic Sense of Addis Abeba's Corridor Development

The historical capital of Ethiopia is seeing a facelift. Extending in at least three directions from the old city center - Piassa - the urban redevelopment project, named the… Read more »

Ethiopia: National Bank Reports Inflation Rate Drop to 19.9% in June 2024

The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has reported that the country's inflation rate has decreased to 19.9% in June 2024, down from 29.3% in the same period last year. According to… Read more »

Ethiopia: Daniel Bekele Departs Ethiopia Rights Commission As Chief Commissioner

Daniel Bekele (PhD) has departed from his position as Chief Commissioner of the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission, according to state media reports. Read more »

Ethiopia: UN Says 4.5 Million People Currently Displaced Internally in Ethiopia

A recent report by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) revealed that an estimated 4.5 million people are currently displaced within Ethiopia, mainly… Read more »

Ethiopia: EHRC Urges End to Conflicts Causing Widespread Rights Violations in Ethiopia

In its 3rd Annual Human Rights Situation Report, covering the period from June 2023 to June 2024, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said armed conflicts remain a… Read more »

Ethiopia: Shedding Light On the TPLF: Challenging Common Misconceptions

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Ethiopia: 'Don't Waste Money' Going Around Countries to Accuse Ethiopia: PM Abiy Tells Somalia

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told lawmakers today that it was not necessary for the government neighboring Somalia to go around other countries to accuse Ethiopia when issues between… Read more »

Ethiopia: 'We Don't Commit Mass Killings' - PM Abiy Ahmed Denies Accusations of Mass Killings By Govt Forces

Responding to questions raised by lawmakers during a parliament session on Thursday, regarding human rights violations and accusations of mass killing against government forces, PM… Read more »

Ethiopia: Nearly 2,200 Second Batch IDPs Return to Tselemti After Three-Day Impasse

Nearly 2,200 internally displaced persons (IDPs) have returned to Tselemti district in North Western Zone of Tigray, on Wednesday, after a three-day delay caused by disagreements… Read more »

Ethiopia: Rights Group Alleges 'War Crimes' in Amhara

A recent report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has alleged that Ethiopian security forces, along with an allied militia group, have conducted extensive attacks on medical… Read more »

Ethiopia: Govt Urges Regional States to Take More Responsibility for Addressing Humanitarian Needs

Following the endorsement of the national Disaster Risk Management (DRM) policy by the Council of Ministers in late February 2024, the federal government is urging regional states… Read more »

Somalia: Ethiopia, Somalia Set for Second Round of Talks in Ankara With Türkiye's Mediation

Following the conclusion of a meeting in the Turkish capital on 01 July, the foreign ministers of Ethiopia and Somalia are scheduled to engage in a second round of talks in Ankara… Read more »

Ethiopia: Nearly 1,500 IDPs Return to Tigray's Tselemti District 'Cautiously' Despite Lingering Fears

Internally displaced persons (IDPs) have started to return to their villages in the Tselemti district, situated in the North Western Zone of the Tigray region. Read more »