Ethiopia: Senior Citizens of Tigray Stage Demonstrations in Mekelle Over Unpaid Pension

Hundreds of retired civil servants in the Tigray region have staged demonstrations in the capital Mekelle, protesting against interrupted pensions following the war that has… Read more »

Ethiopia: Unpacking Practical Hurdles, Concerns Over Transitional Justice Draft Policy Document

In the aftermath of the Tigray war, Ethiopia has unveiled a draft of its comprehensive Transitional Justice Policy, marking a decisive moment in the country's effort to come to… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Says HRW Report On Ethnic Cleansing in Western Tigray 'Distorted and Misleading'

The Ethiopian federal government rejected a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) detailing accounts of continued ethnic cleansing being committed in Western Tigray as a " distorted… Read more »

Ethiopia: Gambella-Dembidollo Road in Western Ethiopia Operational After Three Years

The Gambella to Shebel, Dembidollo road, connecting Gambella and Oromia regions in Western Ethiopia, which was closed for more than three years due to insecurity problems in the… Read more »

Ethiopia: Court Acquits Fano Militia Leader Zemene Kase

A court in Bahir Dar, capital of the Amhara region has exonerated Zemene Kase, leader of the Fano militia, due to insufficient evidence corroborating the charges filed against him,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Children Dying of Acute Malnutrition in Tigray, Sharply Increasing Amid Dire Humanitarian Crisis

The Tigray regional health bureau said the number of under five children dying of acute malnutrition has increased by 28% between March and April amidst worsening humanitarian… Read more »

Ethiopia: Exchange Rate Reform - Damned If You Do, Damned 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: Rights Commission Urges Immediate Halt to Ever-Increasing Enforced Disappearance of People

The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has urged the need to immediately halt the ever-increasing enforced disappearance of people in Ethiopia and advised the government to… Read more »

Ethiopia: Watchdog Says Eritrean Refugees and Asylum Seekers Subjected to Arbitrary Arrest in Addis Abeba

The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said following complaints filed to the commission by Eritrean refugees and Asylum seekers in Addis Abeba, it observed that hundreds of… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Refutes Accusation of Blocking Tigrayans From Travel

Ethiopian Airlines Group refuted as "false allegation" a report that its services was blocking Tigrayans from travel to and the the Tigray regional state. Read more »

Ethiopia: Thousands Attend Funeral of Four Muslims Killed By Security Forces in Addis Abeba

Thousands attended the funeral ceremony of Muslims who were killed by security forces. Photo: Harun Media Read more »

Ethiopia: House Committee Finds Illicit Fertiliser Trade in Amhara Region

Members of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Affairs of the House of People's Representatives (HoPR) inspecting fertilizer stockpile in Amhara region. Photo: HoPR Read more »

Ethiopia: Heavy Rainfall Amid Refugee Influx From Sudan Intensifies Challenges At Metema Border Point

Heavy rainfall in Metema over the last few days has exacerbated an already challenging situation of refugees crossing to Ethiopia from war-torn Sudan, according to a recent UN… Read more »

Ethiopia: Security, Intelligence Task Force Says Three People Killed, 63 Security Forces Injured At Grand Anuwar Mosque Security Crackdown

The Ethiopian Joint Security and Intelligence Task Force said three people were killed today at the Grand Anuwar Mosque in Addis Abeba and "some people were injured." There has… Read more »

Ethiopia: Latest Fertilizer Demand By Amhara Peasantry Was Simmering for Over a Year, Unaddressed

Farmers in Amhara region queuing to demand fertilizer. Photo: Amhara Media Corporation. Read more »

Ethiopia: Islamic Council Expresses Discontent With Oromia Region Statement On Demolition of Mosques, Engaged in Discussion With Federal Govt

Officials of the Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council during press briefing (Photo: Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council/Facebook) Read more »

Ethiopia: Fighting At Local Monastery in Amhara Region Leaves Multiple Casualties

Military engagements between armed groups and government forces within the premises of a local monastery in Debre Elias district of East Gojjam Zone in Amhara Region since last… Read more »

Ethiopia: Why Resolving War in Oromia Through Peace Talks Is Long Overdue

The war in Oromia, which involves the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) on one hand and the federal and Oromia regional governments security forces on the other, has been ongoing for… Read more »

Ethiopia: HRW Says Ethnic Cleansing Persists in Western Tigray Despite Peace Deal,

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said ethnic cleansing, human rights abuses and forcibly expelling Tigrayans from Western Tigray persists despite the November 02, 2022 peace agreement… Read more »

Ethiopia: Oromia Region Defends Demolition of Buildings As 'Constitutional and Legal'

Hailu Adugna, Oromia Communication Bureau head (Photo:Oromia Communication Bureau/Facebook) Read more »

Ethiopia: Ongoing Dengue Fever Outbreak Kills Nine in Afar Region - WHO

Ongoing outbreak of Dengue fever in Logia and Mille districts in Zone 1 of Afar regional state has killed nine people with a total of 1,638 suspected and confirmed cases as of 10… Read more »

Ethiopia: Hunger Related Death Rises in Tigray Amidst Ongoing Investigation Into Food Aid Theft, Persisted Suspension

Authorities in the Tigray region are reporting a rising number of deaths as they work hard to finalize an investigation into food aid theft that led to suspension of humanitarian… Read more »

Ethiopia: UN Honors Two Ethiopian Peacekeepers Posthumously

The UN has honored two Ethiopian peacekeepers posthumously with the Dag Hammarskjold Medal at the UN Headquarters during a ceremony to observe the International Day of United… Read more »

Ethiopia: Innovation - Ethiopian Students Won Third Prize in Global Final Huawei ICT Competition in China

Ethiopian students won third prize in the 7th Huawei ICT Competition Global Final, which took place in Shenzhen, China, from May 24 to May 28, 2023. Read more »

Ethiopia: Injuries, Deaths Follow Police Crackdown Against Protest by Muslims in Addis Ababa

President of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs of Ethiopia, Sheikh Hajj Ibrahim Tufa, and the leaders of the Majlis visited injured victims at the Black Lion Hospital this… Read more »