July 25, 2023
Ethiopia: U.S. Congress Calls For Sanctions On Perpetrators of Human Rights Abuses in Western Tigray
Three members of the US Congress have written a letter urging Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen to impose sanctions on individuals… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Govt Lifts Internet Restrictions On Major Social Media Platforms
After five months of blocking access, the Ethiopian government has finally lifted internet restrictions on major social media platforms. Services such as Facebook, Instagram,… Read more »
July 17, 2023
Djibouti: African Export-Import Bank Disburses U.S.$120 Million for Djibouti's Free Trade Zone Project, Boosting Ethiopian Maritime Connectivity
In September 2020, Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, the President of Djibouti, initiated the construction of a significant port known as the Damerjog Liquid Bulk Port in Djibouti (Photo:… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tigray Orthodox Church Goes Ahead With Election of Ten Episcopates Despite Synod Objections
Leaders of Tigray Orthodox Tewahdo Church the See of Selama Kesate Birhan. Photo: Dimtsi Woyane Read more »
Ethiopia: Orthodox Church Anoints Nine Episcopates for Oromia, Southern Dioceses in Bid to Quell Threat of Schism
The nine espiscopates, of whom three were anointed by the Holy Synod yesterday are from the 25 episcopates who were unilaterally anointed by the three Archbishops on 22 January.… Read more »
Ethiopia: Online Media Outlet Ethiopia Insider Suffers Robbery, Jeopardizing Daily News Production
An online media news outlet, Ethiopia Insider, managed under Haq Media and Communication, fell victim to a robbery last night. Haq Media and Communication issued a statement today,… Read more »
July 15, 2023
Ethiopia: Three Killed, 23 Injured After Unidentified Militias Launch Deadly Attack On Public Buses Near Gambella City
Three individuals were killed and 23 injured in a violent attack on two public buses near Gambella city, in the Gambella region. The assault took place on 13 July at a place called… Read more »
July 14, 2023
Ethiopia: UN Condemns Ethiopia's Expulsion of Eritreans, Urges Immediate Halt to Deportations
A panel of United Nations experts has strongly condemned Ethiopia's recent expulsion of hundreds of Eritrean individuals, stating that it is a clear violation of international law.… Read more »
Ethiopia: Controversial Ethiopian Orthodox Priest Stranded At Addis Ababa Airport, Alleges Human Rights Violation By Security Forces
Controversial Ethiopian Orthodox priest, Aba Serekebirhan Woldesamuel, has been stuck at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport since July 12, 2023. Aba Serekebirhan was traveling… Read more »
July 13, 2023
Ethiopia: Orthodox Synod Says Tigary Religious Leaders' Plan to Appoint Bishops 'Violates' Church's Constitution
In a statement released after and emergency plenary session held yesterday on the election of bishops to be held in Tigray region, the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church's (EOTC)… Read more »
Ethiopia: Khat Farmers, Exporters in Oromia Battle to Overcome Multilayered Crises Made Worse By Govt Interventions
Farmers and exporters of the lucrative khat crop, an essential stimulant plant, cultivated in vast areas of in the Oromia region are facing an unforeseen socio-economic crisis as a… Read more »
Ethiopia: #asdailyscoop - Bgi Ethiopia Sets Path to Accelerated Growth With Relocation, Expansion Strategy
BGI Ethiopia, one of the leading brewery companies in Ethiopia, has recently achieved a significant milestone in its growth strategy. It finalized an agreement to sell its… Read more »
July 12, 2023
Ethiopia: Curfew In City of Gambella as Armed Attack Leaves 31 dead, 20 Injured
An armed militia attack on Nuer village in the city of Gambella, the capital of Gambella regional state has resulted in at least 31 fatalities and 20 injuries, according to a… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tigray Orthodox Leaders Remain On Course to Appoint Episcopates Amid Efforts to Resolve Schism
Tigray Orthodox religious leaders have revealed intentions to adhere to the planned nomination of episcopates for dioceses organized under the newly established See of Selama… Read more »
Ethiopia: Analysis - Ethiopia's Industrialization Comes At a Cost As Workers Left Struggling With Alarmingly Low Wages
In the last two decades, Ethiopia has undergone a remarkable economic transformation, with a focus on industrialization to drive growth. Through strategic plans and policies, the… Read more »
Africa: Eritrea's Leader Departs to Cairo to Attend Sudan Summit
Days after rejecting international and regional initiatives to resolve the ongoing war in Sudan, Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki is headed to Cario, Egypt to attend summit of… Read more »
Ethiopia: Caffee Oromia Revokes Immunity of Imprisoned Former Nekemte Mayor
The Oromia regional state's council, Caffee Oromia, has revoked the immunity of one of its members, the former mayor of Nekemte City Tolera Ragassa who was imprisoned in April… Read more »
July 11, 2023
Africa: AU Rights Commission Terminates Tigray Probe, No Report After 2 Years
The African Union's Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR), had quietly liquidated the mandate of the Commission of Inquiry on the Situation in the Tigray Region, the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Amid Absence of Desert Locusts, Ethiopia Grapples With Other Pest Threats, Tree Locusts and African Armyworm Pose Major Concern
The Desert Locust Control Organization for Eastern Africa (DLCO-EA) recently reported that, contrary to expectations, there has been no threat of Desert Locust invasion during the… Read more »
Ethiopia: #asdailyscoop - Import-Export Trade Registration System Undergoes Centralization Under Federal Government
Starting this week, a significant change has taken place in the trade industry as all registrations and license services for companies involved in import-export business will now… Read more »
Ethiopia: Orthodox Patriarch, Delegation Return to Addis Without Meeting Tigray Religious Leaders
His Holiness Abune Mathias and his delegation departing to Addis Abeba from Alula Aba Nega International Airport in Mekelle. Photo: EOTC Broadcast Read more »
July 10, 2023
Ethiopia: Report Finds 'Disturbing Gaps' in Tigray Peace Deal, Calls for More Inclusive Peace Process
A new report by a coalition of regional and international civil society organizations has revealed that the peace deal that was signed eight months ago between the Ethiopian… Read more »
Ethiopia: Over 168,000 Prospective Graduate Students Commence Nationwide Exit Exams, Results Expected After a Week
Back in February 2023, graduating students of St. Mary's University received training on the Higher Education Exit Exam (Photo: St. Mary's University) Read more »
Ethiopia: Addis Abeba City Council Approves Record 140.3 Billion Birr Budget for 2016 Fiscal Year, Surpassing Prior Year By 40.3%
The Addis Abeba City Council has approved a staggering budget of 140.3 billion birr for the upcoming 2016 Ethiopian fiscal year. The budget showed a significant increase of 40.3%… Read more »
July 08, 2023
Ethiopia: Amhara Region Says Efforts Being Made to Resolve Boundary Issues With Tigray Region
The Amhara regional state government has said efforts are being made to resolve long standing identity and boundary disputes with neighboring Tigray region through a referendum in… Read more »