Ethiopia: CBE's Elimination of Two Positions Sparks Mass Layoffs for Workers Hired Via Commercial Nominees

Close to 2,500 employees hired through the outsourcing entity Commercial Nominees and currently working as customer service representatives and document control clerks at various… Read more »

Sudan: US Sees Progress On Humanitarian Access, Civilian Protection in Sudan Amid Ceasefire Deadlock

Tom Perriello, U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan, reported progress on humanitarian access and civilian protection in Sudan after talks in Geneva, Switzerland, despite a stalemate in… Read more »

Ethiopia: UNHCR, Ethiopia Unveil New Refugee Site in Amhara Amid Escalating Security Concerns

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), jointly with Ethiopia's Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS), has established a new refugee site in Ethiopia's Amhara region, which has received… Read more »

Djibouti: New CEO Vows to Revitalize Debt-Laden Ethio-Djibouti Railway Into a Profitable Entity in Three Years

Takele Uma, the newly appointed CEO of the Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway S.C., has pledged to transform the company into a profitable entity within three years. Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigray's Religious Leaders Urge Politicians to Avoid Aggravating Differences, Call for Dialogue to Resolve Disputes

The religious leaders of the Tigray Orthodox Church, See of Selama Kesate Berhan, have called on the leadership of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and senior officials… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Activates Key Turbines At GERD Amid Regional Diplomatic Maneuvering

In a significant stride towards bolstering Ethiopia's energy independence, a pivotal development emerged from a place called Guba, which is located in the Benishangul-Gumuz… Read more »

Ethiopia: Floods and Landslides Put 400,000 At Risk in Amhara Region, Surrounding Areas

The Amhara Disaster Prevention and Food Security Commission has reported that up to 400,000 people in eight zones and 34 districts across the region could be at risk of natural… Read more »

Ethiopia: Convict Sentenced to Death Three Times Among Six Individuals Arrested in Connection With Et Saga

The Ethiopian Federal Police have announced that among the six individuals recently arrested in connection with the incident involving non-compliance on an Ethiopian Airlines… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Electric Power Generates Over $25 Million in Revenue From Data Mining Companies

Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) announced that it generated over $25 million in revenue from electricity supplied to companies involved in data mining during the 2023/2024 fiscal… Read more »

East Africa: Ethiopia Says Atmis Transition 'Fraught With Dangers', Warns It 'Cannot Stand Idle' While'actors Taking Measures to Destabilize' the Horn

On 27 August, Egypt sent two C-130 military aircraft to Mogadishu, Somalia Read more »

Ethiopia: Can Egypt-Led Alliance Stand in Ethiopia's Way of Securing Access to the Sea?

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Ethiopia: US Ambassador Arrives in Tigray Amidst Political Tension: Calls for 'Peaceful Dialogue' to Resolve Disputes

Ervin J. Massinga, U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, arrived in Tigray on 26 August, 2024, to emphasize "the importance of resolving political disputes through peaceful dialogue,"… Read more »

Ethiopia: Govt Imports 50 Million Liters of Cooking Oil, 200,000 Quintals of Sugar to Tame Surging Prices Ahead of Ethiopian New Year

To address the rising prices observed in various markets across Ethiopia, the government has announced the importation of 50 million liters of edible oil. Read more »

Ethiopia: Public Rallies in North Shewa Zone Call for Peace Amid Conflict in Oromia Region

On 26 August, 2024, thousands of individuals participated in rallies held in the towns of Sululta and Chancho, located in the North Shewa Zone, to advocate for peace and a peaceful… Read more »

Ethiopia: Boeing's African Adventure to Take Off in October 2024 With Its New Office Opening in Ethiopia

Boeing's Africa office is set to commence operations in October 2024, as announced by Henok Teferra, Managing Director of Boeing Africa. Read more »

Ethiopia: Landslide Claims 23 Lives in North Gondar, Surrounding Areas

A series of devastating landslides has claimed 23 lives across four districts in North Gondar Zone and its surrounding areas, according to the North Gondar Zone Disaster Prevention… Read more »

Ethiopia: 13 Ethiopian Migrants Dead, 14 Missing After Boat Capsizes Off Yemen Coast

Thirteen Ethiopian migrants died, and 14 others are missing after a boat capsized off Yemen's Ta'iz governorate on 20 August, 2024, the International Organization for Migration… Read more »

Ethiopia: News - TPLF Denounces Recent Reshuffle By Tigray Interim Admin As 'Unacceptable' and 'Illegal'

The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has strongly condemned the recent decisions by the Tigray interim administration to remove and appoint zonal administrators, describing… Read more »

Ethiopia: Rising Sexual Violence Against Women and Girls Is Seeping Into What's Left of the Ethiopian Social Fabric. Without Accountability, the Worst Is Yet to Come

Last week, an event unfolded that shook the entire country to its core; the story of seven-year-old Heaven Awot who was sexually violated and murdered by Getnet Bayih, father of… Read more »

Ethiopia: OLA Denounces Ethiopian Govt Allegations of Al-Shabaab Ties As 'Baseless'

The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) has issued a statement refuting recent allegations made by the Ethiopian government regarding its alleged ties to Al-Shabaab. The OLA characterized… Read more »

Ethiopia: Amhara Region Cultivates Over 4,500 Hectares in Drive for Humanitarian Independence Amid Soaring Demands

In alignment with the federal government's initiative, which mandates regional states to independently cover at least 70% of their humanitarian needs, the Amhara Agricultural… Read more »

Ethiopia: GERD Contributes 17% to Ethiopia's Power Supply, Eep Eyes $300m From Exports

The Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) disclosed that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) contributed 17% to the country's total power supply during the previous fiscal year. Read more »

Ethiopia: Deadly Assault in Segen District of Konso Zone Claims At Least 13 Lives, Inflicts Heavy Damage On Govt Properties and Public Infrastructure

A deadly assault in the Segen district of Konso Zone, located in the South Ethiopia region, claimed the lives of eight police officers and five civilians. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Kenya Unite Against Alleged Ola-Al-Shabaab Collaboration: Cross-Border Terror Threat

The intelligence agencies of Ethiopia and Kenya have asserted that the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), referred to by Ethiopian authorities as "Shene," has established direct… Read more »

Ethiopia: Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede Vows to Prevent Political Disputes From Threatening Security in Tigray, Rejects External Interference

Lieutenant General Tadesse Werede, deputy president of Tigray's interim administration and head of the cabinet secretariat for peace and security, has reassured the public that… Read more »