June 15
Ethiopia: Fresh Conflict Erupts in Border Areas of Afar and Somali Regions
A conflict erupted on Wednesday in the Adda Ado district, Yangudi zone of the Afar region, resulting in several deaths, dozens of displaced individuals, and multiple kidnappings,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Malaria Deaths Rise in Oromia's West Wollega Zone, New Infections Climb Nationwide
Since last week, at least 11 individuals, including children, have succumbed to malaria in the West Wollega zone of the Oromia region. Read more »
Ethiopia: Study Reveals Rampant Gender-Based Violence, Extrajudicial Killings, Mass Arrests in Two Guji Zones
Research conducted by the Center for the Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD), titled "Voice of Guji: Grave Human Rights Situation in Oromia's Guji Zones," underscores severe… Read more »
Ethiopia: Disarmament Amidst Militarized Conflicts, a Faltering Commitment, and Absence of Political Settlement Will Not Bring Lasting Peace to Ethiopia. a Call for a Rethink!
Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) has emerged as one of the three policy pillars keenly pursued by the current administration of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed,… Read more »
June 14
Ethiopia: State Forces Responsible for 70 Percent of Violations in 2023 - UN Report
A recent United Nations report has highlighted the troubling human rights situation in Ethiopia throughout 2023. Despite notable improvements in the Tigray region following the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Peace Agreement With the Remaining GPDM, BPLM Rebel Groups Successfully Concluded: Benishangul-Gumuz Regional Govt
The Benishangul-Gumuz regional government has formally declared the "successful conclusion" of peace agreements with the remaining elements of the Gumuz People's Democratic… Read more »
June 13
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Somalia Leaders Engage in Phone Call With Qatar's Emir On 'Shared Regional and International Interests'
In a phone call on 12 June Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the leader of Qatar, Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, discussed ways to support and enhance the existing cooperative… Read more »
Ethiopia: Rights Groups Challenge CBE's 'Name and Shame' Policy, Describe It As a 'Violation of Privacy Law'
Access Now and the Centre for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) have urged the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) to promptly discontinue the publication of personal… Read more »
June 12
Ethiopia: Parliament Considers Bill Allowing Interception of Communications Without Court Order in Crime, Terrorism Cases
The House of Peoples' Representatives is currently considering a new bill that would empower investigators to intercept communications and correspondence without judicial… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Eyes New Tax Reforms to Power Its Near Trillion-Birr Budget for Upcoming Fiscal Year
With the proposed federal budget nearing one trillion birr for the upcoming fiscal year, the government is preparing to introduce new tax categories and broaden the tax base with… Read more »
June 11
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Coffee Booms Despite Looming EU Regulation
Ethiopia's coffee industry is experiencing a robust year, with exports reaching a staggering $1.2 billion in the past 11 months, according to the Coffee and Tea Authority. Read more »
Ethiopia: Protests Over Alleged Killing in Alamata Turn Violent, Residents Demand TPLF Fighters' Withdrawal
In the wake of protest rallies over the weekend by the residents of Alamata city, in southern Tigray zone, against the alleged killing of an electricity worker by "TPLF militants,"… Read more »
June 10
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Gears Up for Economic Leap With First-Ever Stock Exchange
Ethiopia's financial landscape is currently on the cusp of a historic transformation as it gears up for the grand unveiling of its very first stock market, the culmination of over… Read more »
Ethiopia: Justice Ministry Completes Draft Roadmap for Transitional Justice Policy Implementation
The Ministry of Justice has announced the completion of a draft implementation roadmap for the recently approved transitional justice policy. Read more »
June 08
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Authorities to Relocate Sudanese Refugees Who Fled Shelters Due to Escalating Security Concerns, Inadequate Services
The Ethiopian Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS) has announced efforts to relocate Sudanese refugees who have fled their shelters in the Amhara region. Read more »
Ethiopia: What to Expect From the Ethiopian 'National Dialogue'?
The Prosperity Party-led government of Ethiopia launched on May 29, 2024, what it calls "the agenda gathering phase" of the national dialogue in Addis Ababa, the federal seat. The… Read more »
June 07
Ethiopia: Two Local Govt Officials Killed in a Series of Assassinations in Amhara Region This Week
Two local government officials in Ethiopia's Amhara region, specifically within the North Shewa Zone, have reportedly been killed this week. Read more »
Ethiopia: National Dialogue Commission Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusiveness, Welcomes Discussions With Orthodox Church
The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission has issued a formal statement announcing its openness to engaging in discussions with the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC). Read more »
June 06
Ethiopia: Holy Synod Criticizes National Dialogue Commission for Exclusion, Calls for Church's 'Formal' Participation
The Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) has expressed reservations regarding the recent conduct of the National Dialogue Commission. Read more »
June 05
Ethiopia: UN Humanitarian Response During Tigray War 'Amount to a System Failure' - Report
UN's independent, inter-agency evaluation revealed that the collective response to the humanitarian catastrophe that engulfed three northern regions of Ethiopia; Afar, Amhara and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Former Ezema Leader Yeshiwas Assefa Detained Without Court Appearance for Over 48 Hours
Yeshiwas Assefa, former chairman of the Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (Ezema) party, has been detained for over 48 hours without appearing in court. Read more »
Ethiopia: Human Rights Commission Urges Release of Detainees Following End of State of Emergency in Amhara Region
Following the expiration of the state of emergency in the Amhara region, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has called for the "continued release of individuals"… Read more »
Ethiopia: Memories for the Future: Ending Violent Conflict and Empowering Youth in Ethiopia
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June 04
Ethiopia: Commission Wraps Up Addis Abeba Consultations Amid Growing Criticisms, Calls for Inclusivity
The National Dialogue Commission has reported the successful completion of a week-long agenda gathering and consultation meetings in the capital Addis Abeba. Read more »
June 03
Ethiopia: Head of Efratana Gidem District in Amhara Region Killed in Attack By 'Extremist Militants'
Alebes Adefrash, head of Efratana Gidem district in the Amhara region's North Shewa Zone, was killed in a late-night attack on Saturday by an "extremist militant," according to a… Read more »