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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Ethiopia: From Fractured Foot to Broken Heart: My Trip to Oromia Region of Ethiopia in April 2023

Over the last fourteen years, East African Medical Relief Foundation (EAMRF) has helped serve people in some of the most desperate places. With the help of donors and the… Read more »

Ethiopia: MSF Pleads for Immediate Resumption of Food Distribution After Recording Alarming Rise of Acute Malnutrition

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) medical teams are witnessing alarmingly high rates of acute malnutrition in Ethiopia. Read more »

Ethiopia: Govt Goes Ahead With Second Phase Economic Reform Despite Dismal Outcomes of the First

A delegation led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed that included Finance Minister Ahmed Shide and the governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia, Mamo Mihretu, met with Kristalina… Read more »

Ethiopia: Analysis - Fertilizer Shortage Amidst Widespread Illicit Trade Cripples Farmers, Threatens Productivity

According to the Ethiopian Agricultural Business Corporation, Ethiopia has bought over 12.8 million quintals of fertilizer this year out of which more than 8.5 million quintals… Read more »

Ethiopia: Government Pushes Forward With Second Phase Economic Reform Despite Lackluster Results

A delegation led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed that included Finance Minister Ahmed Shide and the governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia, Mamo Mihretu, met with Kristalina… Read more »

Ethiopia: Another Police Officer Shot Dead in Shewa Robit, Amhara Region

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Ethiopia: Orthodox Synod Issues Official Apology for Failing Tigray Orthodox Church, Its Followers

The Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) has this morning issued an official apology for failing the Tigray region Orthodox Church and its followers during… Read more »