Ethiopia: Ethiopian, Pakistani Air Forces Pledge Stronger Cooperation Following Talks in Islamabad

Lieutenant General Yilma Merdassa, Commander of the Ethiopian Air Force, met with Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force… Read more »

Ethiopia: New Report By Commission of Inquiry On Tigray Genocide Reveals Mounting Protection, Security Risks Facing IDPs in Tigray

A new study by the Commission of Inquiry on Tigray Genocide (CITG), titled "Research Report on the Protection and Security Conditions of Internally Displaced Persons in Tigray",… Read more »

Ethiopia: New South Tigray Zone Administrator Takes Office Amid Pushbacks

Mekelle--Zenabu Gebremedhin has officially assumed office as Chief Administrator of South Tigray zone after being appointed by Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede, President of the Tigray… Read more »

Ethiopia: Somalia's Leadership Dilemma: Between Political Ambition, National Survival

One of the world's most influential leadership experts, John C. Maxwell, addresses today's leadership challenges in his book, High Road Leadership. He states, "Leadership can be a… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Journalists Caught Between Severe Safety Threats, Political Pressure and Ethical Dilemmas - New Study

A new research by the Fojo Media Institute, authored by researcher Terje Skjerdal, has revealed Ethiopia as one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists, with… Read more »

Ethiopia: De Ruiter Pledges Support to Flower Farms in Bishoftu Hit By Severe Storm

Global flower breeder De Ruiter has announced plans to assist flower farms in Bishoftu, Oromia region, that were severely damaged by a hailstorm and strong winds earlier this… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigray Interim President Warns IDP Return Plans 'Bypassing' Administration Risk Reigniting Conflict

Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede, President of Tigray's Interim Administration, has warned that attempts to facilitate the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to Western Tigray… Read more »

Africa: First Egyptian Troops to AU Support Mission in Somalia Complete Training

Somalia's Ministry of Defense has welcomed the upcoming deployment of Egyptian troops to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), following the… Read more »

Ethiopia: Oromo Community in Norway in Shock After Brutal Killing of 34-Year-Old Woman By Suspected Right-Wing Extremist

The family of Tamima Nebras Juhar, a 34-year-old Oromo woman and Norwegian citizen, are demanding justice after she was brutally killed on Sunday, August 24, inside a childcare… Read more »

East Africa: Broken Promise, Fragile Peace: Fallacy of Pretoria Peace Agreement, Regional Repercussions

In November 2022, Ethiopia's federal government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) signed an accord to end two years of a war that was, by many counts, the deadliest… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Media Professionals Association Demands Accountability for Journalists' Abduction

The Ethiopian Media Professionals Association (EMPA) has called for those responsible for the recent abduction of two journalists to be identified and brought to justice. Read more »

Ethiopia: As Millions Remain Out of School, Amhara Region Plans to Register 7.4 Million Students for New Academic Year

Addis Abeba- The Amhara Regional State Education Bureau has launched registration for the 2025/2026 academic year, aiming to enroll 7.4 million students, as millions of children in… Read more »

Ethiopia: Icipe Empowers Mango Farmers and Youth Entrepreneurs in Southern Ethiopia Through Climate-Smart Training

From 12 to 16 June 2025, the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) hosted a high-impact training workshop aimed at transforming mango farming in southern… Read more »

Ethiopia: Local Administration Says Armed Group Attack Injured Over 20, Destroyed Government Offices in West Gondar

Armed groups have reportedly carried out a large-scale attack on the town of Gelegu in the Quara district, West Gondar Zone of the Amhara region, causing extensive damage to… Read more »

Ethiopia: Egypt Intensifies Lobbying African States On 'Water Security', 'Red Sea Stability' As Counter to Ethiopia's Stance

Egypt has launched a new round of diplomatic lobbying across Africa, positioning its outreach as a counterweight to Ethiopia's policies on the Nile. Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigray Forum Facilitates 'Conducive Environment' Between Sanctioned Commanders, Region's Admin

The Tigray Public Diplomacy Forum announced that it has "created a conducive environment" for three senior military commanders, who were previously sanctioned by senior Tigray army… Read more »

Ethiopia: Amhara Region Peace Council Says Member Killed By Armed Groups in North Gojjam

The Amhara Regional State Peace Council has announced that one of its leaders, Melake Mihret Nekatibeb Genet, head of the Peace Council in the North Gojjam Zone, was killed by… Read more »

Ethiopia: News - CPJ Alarmed Over Abduction, Arbitrary Arrest and Incommunicado Detention of Journalists in Ethiopia

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has expressed alarm over the abduction of Reporter newspaper editor Yonas Amare, the arbitrary detention of Somali Regional Television… Read more »

Ethiopia: Salsay Weyane Tigray Withdraws From Interim Advisory Council Over Mandate Failures

Mekelle--Salsay Weyane Tigray (SaWeT), a regional opposition party, has withdrawn from the Interim Advisory Council of Tigray, accusing the body of failing to uphold its mandate… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Embassy in Kenya Issues Apology Over Inaccurate Statement On Somali Region's Controversial Restructuring

The Ethiopian Embassy in Nairobi has issued an apology and clarification after publishing, and later deleting, a statement on its official page regarding the establishment of a new… Read more »

Ethiopia: Opposition Boro Democratic Party Condemns 'Political' Verdict As Council Member Sentenced to Nearly Six Years Rigorous Imprisonment By Regional Court

Boro Democratic Party (BDP) condemned the sentencing of Yohannes Tessema, an elected member of the Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State Council, to five years and 10 months rigorous… Read more »

Ethiopia: Five Wounded As Arrest Attempt Sparks Clashes, Protests in Mekoni, Southern Tigray

At least five civilians were injured on Monday after soldiers attempted to arrest the deputy head of the district security office in Mekoni town, Southern Tigray, local officials. Read more »

Ethiopia: Beyond Celebrating World Humanitarian Day: Protecting Aid Workers Amid Escalating Attacks, Mounting Risks

Today, 19 August, 2025, the world once again observes World Humanitarian Day, honoring the dedication and sacrifices of aid workers who risk their lives to deliver relief to… Read more »

Ethiopia: Amnesty Urges Ethiopia to Drop Proposed CSO Law Amendments, Warns of 'Total Closure' of Civic Space

Amnesty International has called on Ethiopian authorities to immediately withdraw proposed amendments to the Civil Society Organizations (CSO) Proclamation, warning that the… Read more »

Ethiopia: Latest Killing of Humanitarian Worker in Amhara Region Draws Ercs Condemnation, Renewed Plea for Safety

The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) has confirmed the killing of its staff member, Honelegn Fantahun, in Amhara region, marking the latest in a pattern of deadly attacks against… Read more »