Ethiopia: Prominent Politician Resigns From Oromo Federalist Congress, Seeks Asylum in U.S.

Bekele Gerba, a long-time figure in Ethiopian politics at both the personal and party levels, has announced his resignation from the Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC) and his… Read more »

Ethiopia: Skyrocketing Food Prices Plague Low-Income Families

In the bustling vegetable market of Kera, located in the heart of Addis Abeba, Addis Standard met Alemnesh Tibebu, a 48-year-old mother of three. Surrounded by a sea of bustling… Read more »

Ethiopia: Nightclub Grenade Attack in Mekelle City Kills Four, Injures 20

Four people were killed and 20 others were injured in a grenade attack at an entertainment center in Mekelle city, the capital of Tigray state, in the early hours today. Read more »

Ethiopia: Amhara State Council Appoints Arega Kebede After Regional President Resigns

The Council of Amhara regional state has appointed Arega Kebede, the former Amhara region vital events registration agency director as the incoming president after accepting the… Read more »

Ethiopia: The Interview - 'AAU Will Not Transform Into Institution Exclusive to the Affluent' - Dr. Matiwos Ensermu VP, AAU

In a landmark decision by the Council of Ministers, Addis Abeba University has been conferred the honor of becoming the first autonomous university in Ethiopia after a 50-year… Read more »

Ethiopia: Research Underway to Restore Ancient Historical Sites After Two Years of War

The Authority for Research and Conservation of Cultural Heritage is currently undertaking research revisions to restore the ancient historical and archaeological sites of the Aksum… Read more »

Ethiopia: 'A Successful Conclusion of Negotiations On GERD Is Within Reach' - UAE State Minister

In the backdrop of the recent visit to Ethiopia by president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Addis Standard has been given an exclusive… Read more »

Ethiopia: Opposition Groups Call for 'Meaningful Dialogue' to Resolve Nationwide Instability

The Caucus of Opposition Parties (CoP), an umbrella of eleven opposition groups in Ethiopia, said the government's attempts to resolve conflicts and subsequent political… Read more »

Ethiopia: United States Turns Focus to Africa in Shifting Global Landscape

In the ever-evolving landscape of the African continent, a formidable pushback against Western powers is surfacing and steadily gaining momentum. As nuances and complexities arise,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Govt Vows to Investigate Alleged Killings of Migrants At Yemen-Saudi Border

The government of Ethiopia said it will "promptly investigate the incident in tandem with the Saudi Authorities" after a report published yesterday by Human Rights Watch (HRW),… Read more »

Ethiopia: Girls, Women in Tigray Long for Justice and Healing

Ashenda is a notable cultural event in Ethiopia's Tigray region, celebrated primarily in late August, aligning with the Ethiopian month of Nehase. The festival, which is also… Read more »

Ethiopia: Efforts to Fully Return IDPs to Western and Southern Tigray Under Way - Defence Minister

Ethiopian Defense Minister, Abreham Belay (PhD) said works are underway to return to their homes hundreds of thousands of people displaced from Western and Southern Tigray, during… Read more »

Ethiopia: US, EU Envision Joint Effort to Support Peaceful Resolution of Conflicts in Amhara and Oromia Regions

The US and European Union (EU) are exploring possibilities to cooperate on supporting the peaceful resolution of conflicts in Amhara and Oromia regions in Ethiopia. Read more »

Ethiopia: Amnesty International Urges Immediate Access for Independent Investigators, Media to Amhara Region

Rights group Amnesty International has urged the Ethiopian government to "immediately grant independent investigators and media access to the Amhara region as reports of gross… Read more »

Ethiopia: Cholera Outbreak, Malnutrition Crisis Grip Country as Funding Falls Short

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has released a report indicating the number of cholera cases in Ethiopia has reached alarming levels.… Read more »

Ethiopia: Coffee Megaproject - Unleashing the Power of Ethiopia's Genes and Beans for a Flourishing Industry

A potential transformative coffee megaproject can amplify Ethiopian coffee's rich history and untapped potential, leveraging its remarkable genetic diversity for global impact… Read more »

Ethiopia: Exchange Rate Reform - Damn If You Do, Damn If You Don't

The political and business corridors of Addis Abeba are overwhelmed by talks of an upcoming devaluation of the local currency - Ethiopian Birr. This is despite a recent statement… Read more »

Ethiopia: 'It Feels As If George Orwell Wrote About What Oromos Continue to Go Through...' - Translating 'Animal Farm' Into Afaan Oromoo

Amenti Bonja was born in East Shewa zone of Oromia, in a rural area called Qilee Dooyyoo, where he spent the first seven years of his life. He started his first grade education at… Read more »

Ethiopia: 'I Want to Bring to the World Borana's Cultural Music in a Modern Way' - Kuul Surre

Addisalem Tibebe, a.k.a Kuul Surre, was born and grew up in the Borena zone of Oromia region, in an area called Arero, where his parents also grew up. He attended his elementary… Read more »

Ethiopia: 'I Wrote It With the Purpose of Unfolding the History of Oromo Legends' - Author Zufan Urga

A book titled "Dannaanee hanga Finfinne" meaning "From Denane to Finfinne' outlining Brigadier General Tadesse Biru's biography was published and launched last October on the 100th… Read more »

Ethiopia: Government Pushes Forward With Second Phase Economic Reform Despite Dismal Outcomes of the First

The government is set to push forward with the second phase of its home-grown economic reform agenda, despite lackluster results from the initial phase implemented over the past… Read more »

Ethiopia: Amhara State Emergency Command Imposes Curfew in Multiple Cities

The State of Emergency General Command Post of the Amhara regional state has imposed curfews in major cities and towns and issued notice public service providers, government,… Read more »

Ethiopia: 'Children's Lives Hang in the Balance' - Save the Children Calls for Unimpeded Humanitarian Aid in Conflict-Hit Amhara Region

Save the Children called on Wednesday for access for humanitarian aid to continue in Ethiopia's Amhara region where a state of emergency has been declared after a renewal in… Read more »

Ethiopia: Safaricom Ethiopia Chief Executive Officer Leaves Business

Anwar Soussa, Chief Executive Officer of Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC (STEP), has left the telecom company nearly two years after he assumed the position. Read more »

Ethiopia: Visa Launches New Initiatives to Support Fintech Start-Ups, Women Entrepreneurs in Ethiopia

Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa Andrew Torre emphasizes Visa's commitment to expanding digital payments in Ethiopia by working closely… Read more »