Ethiopia: Landslide in Kafa Kills Three, Displaces 24 Residents

A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall in Decha District, Kafa Zone, on 25 July resulted in three fatalities and displaced 24 residents, according to the Kafa Zone Communication… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Expresses Dismay Over 'Unwanted and Irresponsible' Statements By Somalia Senior Officials

Part of the weapons seized local militia in Somalia Read more »

Ethiopia: Heart Attack Ethiopia Gears Up for Second Cardiovascular Mission to Ethiopia

Heart Attack Ethiopia (HAE), a non-profit organization co-founded by Dr Tesfaye Telila, an Ethiopian-American interventional cardiologist practicing in Atlanta, Georgia in the US,… Read more »

Africa: Russia's Putin, South Africa's Ramaphosa Offer Condolences Following Deadly Southern Ethiopia Landslide

Several world leaders are offering condolences following a landslide in the Kencho Shacha Gozdi village, Gofa Zone, South Ethiopia Regional State, on Monday that resulted in over… Read more »

Ethiopia: Amhara Region Reports Security Challenges Disrupting Transportation, Farming Despite Improvements

The Amhara regional government has reported that despite some improvements, significant security challenges remain, including disrupted transportation and issues with farming… Read more »

Ethiopia: Over 15 Students Held in Shashamene Without Court Appearance Amid Ola Allegations

More than 15 students have been detained at Shashemene Police Station for up to two months without appearing in court amid allegations of connections to the Oromo Liberation Army… Read more »

Ethiopia: UN Expects Death Toll From Gofa Landslide to Rise Up to 500, 257 Bodies Retrieved So Far

The UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that the death toll from the landslide that struck the Gofa zone in South Ethiopia region has reached 257 as… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigray's New Terror - Kidnappings, Violence Threaten Region's Fragile Recovery

The people of Tigray endured horrific hardship during two years of war. Although a peace agreement in November 2022 halted the fighting, hundreds of thousands remain displaced,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Amhara Region Denounces 'Brutal Execution' of Local Elders By Armed Groups

In a statement released on Tuesday, the Amhara regional government denounced the alleged "brutal execution" of at least four elders by the Fano armed groups on suspicion of being… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines 'Seeking Clarification' After Eritrea Suspends Flights Effective Sept

Ethiopian Airlines said that it is "currently seeking clarification from the Eritrean Civil Aviation Authority and is committed to resolving any issues amicably and promptly.' Read more »

Ethiopia: Gofa Landslide - 'We Saw Before Our Eyes As the Ground Collapsed On All Those People'

Rescue efforts are still ongoing following a landslide that struck the Gofa Zone of the South Ethiopia Regional State on Monday, with officials still expecting the number of… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Says It 'Vehemently Rejects Any Potential Deployment of Turkish Naval Forces' Within Its 'Recognized Maritime Zones'

In a statement released today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Somaliland said it "vehemently rejects any potential deployment of Turkish naval forces within Somaliland's… Read more »

Ethiopia: Health Workers At Shone Hospital in Central Ethiopia Region Stage Third Strike Over Unpaid Salaries

Over 300 staff members at Shone Primary Hospital in the Badawacho district, Hadiya zone of Central Ethiopia Regional State, are on strike since Friday, 19 June 2024, due to two… Read more »

Ethiopia: Court Convicts 12 Former Gambella Region Police Members, Passes Stiffer Prison Terms

The Federal High Court Lideta Division First Constitutional and Terrorism Criminal Bench has sentenced 12 former Gambella regional police and special forces members to prison terms… Read more »

Ethiopia: Rescue Efforts Intensify as Landslide Kills More Than 150 People

The death toll from a landslide that struck the Gofa Zone in the South Ethiopia regional State on Monday at 10:00 AM has surpassed 157, according to officials from the Gofa Zone. Read more »

Ethiopia: Fear, Insecurity Persists Amid Recent Large-Scale IDPs and Militia Return to Raya Alamata

Over the past three days, the Tigray Interim administration has returned nearly 17,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) including militia and former police officers to Raya… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia, UAE Launch '5 Million Ethiopian Coders' Initiative in Addis Abeba

A joint initiative between Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) dubbed "5 Million Ethiopian Coders" is launched today in Addis Abeba in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy… Read more »

Ethiopia: TPLF Announces Major Reforms Amid Crisis, Warns of 'Lengthy and Demanding' Road to Recovery

In an effort to save the party, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) announced a series of comprehensive reforms aimed at restoring its internal structure. These reforms… Read more »

Ethiopia: Conflict Claims Lives of Three Civilians in Darra District, Oromia Region

At least three civilians were killed in a recent attack in the Darra district of the North Shewa zone, located within the Oromia region. Read more »

Ethiopia: Report Flags Ethiopia As Hunger Hot Spot Amid Conflict and Drought - 13 Million in Dire Need of Food Aid

The FAO-WFP June 2024 Hunger Hot Spot report has classified Ethiopia as one of the world's hunger hot spots, alongside several other African countries. Read more »

Ethiopia: Security Apparatus's Failure to Stop Kidnapping for Ransom Is a National Crisis. the Time for Action Is Now!

In a tragic and increasingly common story, Ethiopians again woke up to deeply troubling news that emerged in the first week of this month. The news of more than 150 university… Read more »

Ethiopia: Empty Desks, Empty Bellies: Budget Woes Cripple Education From Primary to Higher Level

The educational landscape of Wolaita Sodo, a prominent city within the newly established South Ethiopia Regional State, has undergone a significant transformation. Read more »

Ethiopia: Nine Security Forces Killed in Attack Near Kumer Refugee Camp

At least nine government security forces were killed and several others injured in an attack on a security post near the Kumer refugee camp in the West Gondar Zone of Ethiopia's… Read more »

Ethiopia: Afar, Somali Leaders Forge Path to Peace Amid Escalating Border Conflicts

Afar and Somali regional administrators have announced an agreement to address conflicts in key border areas through peaceful dialogue, according to a joint statement released… Read more »

Ethiopia: Milo Urgessa, Brother of Late Batte Urgessa, Remains Detained Despite Court Release Order, Says Family Member

The brother of the late Batte Urgessa, Milo, remains incarcerated despite a court order for his release, a family member disclosed to Addis Standard. Read more »