Rorshok Ethiopia Update

ETHIOPIA: Egypt Won’t Back Ethiopia & more – 26th Feb 2026

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0300

The House of Federation’s controversial decision, Israel’s President in Ethiopia, the revocation of a popular news outlet's license, Ethio Telecom’s new service, the government's stance against foreign aviation companies in the Ethiopian market, and much more!

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“Is Ethiopia Heading Back to War in Tigray” by Kalkidan Yibeltal: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwygrnjz9wro

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ETHIOPIA: TPLF Generals in Addis & more – 19th Feb 2026

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0300

tourism, the National Dialogue Commission term extension, an aviation security draft bill, and much more!

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“Tourism is Booming in 2026 - Just Not Where You Think” by Lindsey Galloway: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20260212-where-tourism-is-growing-fastest-in-2026

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ETHIOPIA: A Camp in Sudan’s Border & more – 12th Feb 2026

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0300

The Economist’s concerns over a potential war, a training camp for Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, politicians’ moves ahead of the election, the National Bank’s regulatory changes, a fully digital national exam, the AU Summit, and much more!

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“Ethiopia inches ever closer to war” The Economist: “Ethiopia inches ever closer to war”

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ETHIOPIA: Temporary Protected Status & more – 5th Feb 2026

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0300

PM Abiy’s Parliament session, wind power plants and solar power farms, a mandatory National ID program, housing project for teachers, flights to Tigray, and much more!

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“Coercion over Consent: Ethiopia’s Dangerous Mandatory Digital ID Experiment” by Mohamed A: https://addisstandard.com/coercion-over-consent-ethiopias-dangerous-mandatory-digital-id-experiment/?amp=1

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ETHIOPIA: Fighting in the North & more – 29th Jan 2026

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0300

Fighting in the north, Russian fighter jets and drones in Ethiopia, Marburg Virus update, the Ministry of Revenue’s half-year performance, mandatory contributions to the telecom accessibility fund, and much more!

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“Russia Sells Up to Six Yak-130 Aircraft, Orion UAV to Ethiopia - Why It Matters for Russia” by Ivan Kyrychyevski: https://en.defence-ua.com/news/russians_sell_up_to_six_yak130s_and_orion_uavs_to_ethiopia_why_it_matters_for_russia-17296.html

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ETHIOPIA: Eritrea Reportedly Smuggling Ammo & more – 22nd Jan 2026

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0300

Ethiopia’s intervention in Sudan, local currency printing plans, EU Marburg Virus funding, a government crackdown on fintech companies, a new directive on distance learning, and much more!

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“Why Ethiopia is Betting on Sudan’s RSF” by Elfadil Ibrahim: https://thearabweekly.com/why-ethiopia-betting-sudans-rsf

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ETHIOPIA: Overcrowded Prisons & more – 15th Jan 2026

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0300

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The Human Rights Commission’s jail visit, streamer IShowSpeed in Ethiopia, PM Abiy’s Djibouti visit, the Ministry of Labor’s report on businesses, Ethiopia among the top 10 bitcoin mining nations, and much more!

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“Inside Ethiopia’s record-setting IShowSpeed visit - and the team that made it happen”: https://addisinsight.net/2026/01/14/inside-ethiopias-record-setting-ishowspeed-visit-and-the-team-that-made-it-happen/#google_vignette

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ETHIOPIA: Digital Election System & more – 8th Jan 2026

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0300

A debt restructuring deal, the Melody of Myriads, a UN aid shortage briefing, a Marburg virus update, Carrefour to enter Ethiopia, and much more!

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“Ethiopians gather for Orthodox Christmas Eve Candlelight Ceremony” https://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/07/ethiopians-gather-for-orthodox-christmas-eve-candlelight-ceremony

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ETHIOPIA: Red Sea Access & more – 31st Dec 2025

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0300

A civil society organization’s court case against the government, Tsehay Bank’s back-to-back losses, the Ministry of Industry’s loan plans, a soil fertility decline, fees on coffee, Mulatu Astatke’s final world tour, and much more!

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“Godfather of Ethiopian Jazz on his farewell tour” by Marta Pausilli: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy073xp2yj0o

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ETHIOPIA: Violence in Gambella & more – 24th Dec 2025

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0300

Gambella region unrest, parties protesting the election schedule, the Economist on Ethiopia’s new airport plan, Ruto in Addis, a billion dollar health care deal with the US and much more!

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“Ethiopia wants to build Africa’s biggest airport” by The Economist: Ethiopia wants to build Africa’s biggest airport (the Economist website, official, paywall)

Ethiopia wants to build Africa’s biggest airport (full article)

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ETHIOPIA: Ban on Sports Betting & more – 18th Dec 2025

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0300

Indian PM’s visit, the Development Bank’s new leadership, single-use plastic bags ban, digital fraud, a plan to boost national university entrance exam scores, and much more

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“From 3 percent to 7 A.M. - Addis Ababa Experiments Three Layer School Day to Fix Troubled Exam Scores” by Mahlet Mehdi: https://thereportermagazines.com/4307/

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ETHIOPIA: General Election Date & more – 11th Dec 2025

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0300

A photo essay on the Amhara region, PM Narendra Modi to visit Ethiopia, shootings in Gambella, the US congress member’s resolution to sanction Ethiopian government officials, more loans and grants for Ethiopia, and much more!

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“Inside Ethiopia’s Fano insurgency” - a photo essay by Robin Tutenges: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/dec/01/inside-ethiopia-fano-insurgency-photo-essay

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ETHIOPIA: Getachew Reda-Mehdi Hasan Interview & more – 4th Dec 2025

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0300

The National Dialogue Commission on a time crunch, PM Abiy and Secretary Macro Rubio’s phone call, the Ministry of Transport’s plan to phase out vehicles with high emissions, bodycams for tax officers, the Federal High Court’s verdict on Jon Daniel’s case, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Fertilizer Procurement Corruption Case & more – 27th Nov 2025

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0300

A Marburg virus update, the Singapore PM’s visit, PM Abiy in South Africa for the G20, new charges against a former state minister, virtual gambling concerns, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Marburg Virus Outbreak & more – 20th Nov 2025

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0300

The Economist’s take on tensions in northern Ethiopia, a forum on lead poisoning, a potential teacher shortage, a new school dress code, the Malaysian PM visit, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Financial Crimes & more – 13th Nov 2025

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0300

Ethiopia to host COP32, a new payment method for data miners, a worker in Hawassa, Safaricom optimistic with first quarter performance, uncollateralized loans for government workers, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: TPLF-Government Tensions & more – 6th Nov 2025

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0300

An arms trafficking operation intercepted, Ethiopia’s ranking in the Rule of Law Index, the Ethiopia-EU Investment Forum, the Federal Police’s new sub-unit, expired chemicals in school labs, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: EU Financing Agreement & more – 30th Oct 2025

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0300

Allegations of forced membership against the ruling party, over 900 serious cyber-attack attempts, a deal with a British company to produce biofuel, Nib Bank to proceed with lawsuit against former board members, suspended reporters, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Fatal Railway Accident & more – 23rd Oct 2025

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0300

Ethiopia-Russia nuclear energy cooperation progress, fatal railway accident in eastern Ethiopia, punishment for foreigners overstaying their visas, the Ethiopian Insurance Corporation reforms, anti-junk food bill proposals, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Debt Restructuring & more – 16th Oct 2025

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0300

A poverty rate increase, new license plates, a deal for glass-producing machinery, calls to exempt prescription glasses from taxes, the latest on Sinotruck import restrictions, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Eritrea-TPLF Alliance? & more – 9th Oct 2025

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0300

Eritrea-TPLF collusion allegations, new regions’ complaints on budget allocations, PM Abiy in Nairobi for the COMESA summit, President Taye in Brussels for an EU forum, rabies in the Amhara region, the education ministry’s remedial program, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: A Nuclear Power Deal & more – 2nd Oct 2025

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0300

An Ethiopia-Russia nuclear power deal, trading under the AfCFTA, a cholera outbreak in Tigray, Oromia regional courts back from recess, Wegagen Capital’s report, Ethio Telecom’s warning to customers, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Trump on GERD & more – 25th Sep 2025

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0300

The new National Bank Governor, a defense cooperation agreement with Kenya, Ethiopia close to last in the WIPO innovation index, plans to overhaul postal service rules, World Athletics Championships results and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Dialogue Commission’s Request & more – 18th Sep 2025

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0300

Ethiopia-Arab League plans, a letter of concern about human rights violations, another Kenyan bank’s bid to join the Ethiopian market, the national university entrance exam results… and tuition fee increases?

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ETHIOPIA: The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam & more – 11th Sep 2025

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0300

Journalists detained, the domestic debt tally, Ethiopia’s sovereign wealth fund annual report, Safaricom’s expansion, an IOM report, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: National Bank Governor Steps Down & more – 4th Sep 2025

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0300

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam’s to open soon, PM Abiy-IAEA boss phone call, a UN water accessibility report review, Bajaj ban in Tigray’s Mekelle, World Cup qualifiers against Egypt and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Colombia’s Embassy Inaugurated & more – 28th Aug 2025

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0300

Budget reserve to cover a wage increase, Ethiopia-Pakistan air forces cooperation, regional airports for international flights, arrested journalists released, a 2.5 billion USD fertilizer plant deal, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Civil Servants’ Salary Increase & more – 21st Aug 2025

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0300

The detainees’ participation in a national dialogue, the government’s solar ambitions, the CBE logo debacle, hotel revenues’ in Addis at risk, and back to school in Amhara?

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ETHIOPIA: Plans to host COP28 & more – 14th Aug 2025

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0300

A request for a deadline extension to remove mines, the National Dialogue Commission’s trips abroad, the sovereign wealth fund’s first-ever foreign investment, a new directive regulating honorary degrees, eight companies looking to get into investment banking, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Hundreds of Thousands Displaced & more – 7th Aug 2025

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0300

Ethiopian Airlines’ spare-part issues, a Walia Ibex population decline, non-contagious diseases at an all-time high, heavy rains and floods, the Tigray interim administration’s refusal to pay wage backlog, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Sudden Police Inspections & more – 31st July 2025

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0300

Ethiopia-Belarus relations, the Human Rights Watch plea, the Tigray Supreme Court’s ruling to get teachers paid, the deposit insurance fund investment in treasury bills, the Ministry of Transport’s new mandates for importers, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Encouraging Dialogue & more – 24th July 2025

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0300

The National Election Board’s general election preparations, the PM Abiy-Tigray representatives discussion, the Millennium Hall rebuild, Ethio Telecom’s annual review, the Alelign Azene murder case, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Trump’s Remarks about GERD & more – 17th July 2025

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0300

Dangote’s new cement plant, a controversial tax bill passed, Commercial Bank profits more than 200 million USD, four million planned passport issuances, UNICEF’s study, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Negotiations for Tariff Cuts & more – 10th July 2025

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0300

clause withdrawal, lawmakers’ salaries, replanting trees, tariff negotiations with the US, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Conflict in the Amhara Region & more – 3rd July 2025

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0300

More health professionals detained, PM Abiy’s Parliament session, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam inauguration in September, food aid at Djibouti port going bad, a football controversy, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Monk Killed & more – 26th June 2025

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0300

The National Bank’s audit report, no more gas price increases, Abrehot Library’s temporary closure, a fertilizer production plant, the manufacturing of single-use plastic bags outlawed, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Judges Resign & more – 19th June 2025

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0300

The former Hawassa mayor’s acquittal, an arbitration panel for real estate disputes, Gondar University’s autonomy plans, Ethiopia-Morocco military cooperation, mpox cases, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Journalist Detained & more – 12th June 2025

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0300

Treasury bond sales, next year’s budget, a Kenyan bank in talks to operate in Ethiopia, an Armenian delegation in the country, the income tax, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Immigration Agencies’ Licenses & more – 5th June 2025

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0300

Several private colleges closing, the African climate summit’s cost, more electric power sales to Kenya, the IMF’s new loan approval, news on Taye Dendea’s case, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Moderating Social Media Content & more – 29th May 2025

Fri, 30 May 2025 07:00:00 +0300

Tigray judges to get back to work, clean water accessibility issues, the OLA’s civilian attack, a Calcium carbonate manufacturing facility in Afar, a bill affecting coffee exporters, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Changes in Forex Regulations & more – 22nd May 2025

Fri, 23 May 2025 07:00:00 +0300

New forex regulations from the National Bank, digitally mapping and registering polling stations for next year’s election, the new ticket app from Ethio Telecom, a draft bill allowing foreigners to purchase land, China-Ethiopia military-medical cooperation, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Healthcare Workers’ Strike & more – 15th May 2025

Fri, 16 May 2025 07:00:00 +0300

The TPLF no longer a legal party, Ethio Telecom’s new ecommerce miniapp, election concerns, the Panasonic and Ethiopian Airlines’ deal, BGI Ethiopia’s new CEO, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Human Rights Violations & more – 8th May 2025

Fri, 09 May 2025 07:00:00 +0300

Israel’s foreign minister in Ethiopia, Chat contraband hurting export revenues, Ermias Amelga’s investment firm under investigation, transport updates, water bills going up, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: New Party in Tigray & more – 1st May 2025

Fri, 02 May 2025 07:00:00 +0300

A wage increase pending, Angola President's message to PM Abiy, Ethio Telecom share sale below target, Embraer and Ethiopian Airlines to work together, Amnesty’s CDP project, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Tigray’s New Cabinet & more – 24th April 2025

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0300

10 million hungry people, the Zhejiang Geely-Kerchanshe deal, a journalist arrested, Boeing’s Africa office in Addis, the Walia Ibex, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Getachew’s New Position & more – 17th April 2025

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0300

New appointments, Abiy in Vietnam, Amnesty International urging the CDP suspension, amendments to proclamations, teachers struggling, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Addis’ Land Auction & more – 10th April 2025

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0300

The new president of the Tigray region’s interim administration, calls for nominees for members of the Election Board, the government owing the CBE billions of dollars, the EU’s 200 million dollar support, transporting fuel by train, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Tigray Interim Administration Term Extension & more – 3rd April 2025

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0300

School disruption in Amhara, more National Bank forex auctions, VAT to be added on digital products, the TV channel Ethiopian Broadcasting Service controversy, mandatory service for uni students, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Getachew Red Steps Down & more – 27th Mar 2025

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0300

Getachew Reda no longer the president of Tigray, fighting in Amhara, Eritrea and Egypt discussing Ethiopia’s Red Sea ambitions, a new bench for gender-based violence crimes, gas price increases, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Controversial Regulations in Addis & more – 20th Mar 2025

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0300

Abiy denying Eritrea invasion rumors, the Public Health Institute coping after USAID funding cut, defense cooperation deals with Rwanda and Russia, the Disaster Risk Management Commission, Ethiopian Airlines’ new acquisition, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: TPLF Rift Deepening & more – 13th Mar 2025

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0300

A rehab program to continue, hotel revenues suffering after US foreign aid cuts, more refugees in Benishangul, the EU reviewing visa restrictions, discord on Ethiopia’s exact population, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Eritrean Forces Urged to Leave & more – 6th Mar 2025

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0300

A ban against CSOs lifted, PM Abiy’s visit to factories, no gas price increases this month, CBE interest rates rising, EIH’s plan to eliminate power disruptions, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: A Foreign Exchange Auction & more – 27th Feb 2025

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0300

A BRICS+ sherpas summit, PM Abiy in Somalia, mass layoffs at Kessem Sugar Factory, the total deposits at Commercial Bank of Ethiopia exceeding 1.5 trillion birr, Germany’s aid, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Diplomatic Community & more – 20th Feb 2025

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0300

The UK Deputy PM in Ethiopia, the Russian media outlet Sputnik in Africa, the National Dialogue Commission term extension, the new judges' immunity bill in the Amhara region, the purchase of transformers, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: IMF Managing Director in Addis & more – 13th Feb 2025

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0300

The Investment Commission probe, corridor development grievances, the African Union Summit, Japan aid, third telecom operator on the cards, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: A Drone Attack & more – 6th Feb 2025

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0300

Calls for peace in Tigray, a drone attack, a US foreign aid stop-work order, Ethiopia’s sovereign wealth fund’s goals, the IMF’s report on the country’s economy, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: The Corridor Development Project & more – 30th Jan 2025

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0300

The opposition on the electoral amendment, bike share plans for Addis, a new human rights commissioner, a World Bank loan, the Prosperity Party’s second general assembly, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Electoral Law Amendment Draft & more – 23rd Jan 2025

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0300

The IMF not satisfied with government subsidies, an economic downturn following reform, a hijab ban in schools in Tigray, the Chamber of Commerce’s controversial election, drug trafficking in Bole airport, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Shootout in Metekel & more – 16th Jan 2025

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0300

The Somali President in Ethiopia, the property tax bill approved, the ESX inauguration, the Ethio Telecom sales sharing postponement, payments in gas stations, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Tremor Growing Stronger & more – 9th Jan 2025

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0300

Attacks on judges in the Amhara region, Ethiopia’s WTO bid, the Melody of Myriads, a new Haile Resort in Jimma, Mahmoud’s final bow, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Conflict Claims over 30 Lives & more – 31st Dec 2024

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0300

Christmas in Ethiopia, the Foreign Minister in Djibouti, an alleged shakedown in Harar, BYD officially in Ethiopia’s market, the National Palace’s renovation, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Macron in Ethiopia & more – 24th Dec 2024

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Somalia agreement progress, no 2025 AGOA for Ethiopia, a human rights report, a call for a strike, the athletics federation elections, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Bill Allowing Foreign Banks & more – 19th Dec 2024

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Finance companies reporting profits, Ethiopian Airlines to pay a fine, Ethiopians in Myanmar, the US Ambassador for global criminal justice in Addis, property tax exemptions, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Ethiopia-Somalia Dispute Ends & more – 12th Dec 2024

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Former State Minister free, alleged forced conscriptions in Oromia, the OLA-government peace deal, Amhara Bank’s profits, an increase in universities’ meal budget, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Tigray Political Feud & more – 5th Dec 2024

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Taye Dendea still detained despite a court order, Fendika’s return, the Total Share Company tax amount upheld, court fees increased, Ethiopian Airlines’ flight to Liberia, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Ethnic Violence in Oromia & more – 28th Nov 2024

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Kenya and Ethiopia military cooperation, a startup bill finalizing, more budget approval, civil society crackdown, more money from the IMF, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Tigray Armed Forces Demobilize & more – 21st Nov 2024

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0300

A tribute to the former president, controversial draft bills, updates on the Ethiopian Stock Exchange, the Great Ethiopian Run, a gold mine, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Human Rights in Amhara & more – 14th Nov 2024

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0300

An Amnesty International human rights report, the Ombudsman Institution to sue the Tigray region’s president, Ethiopia in the Climate Change Conference, a smart parking system, veggie exports to Europe, Mahmoud’s last dance, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: PM Congratules Trump & more – 7th Nov 2024

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0300

The Blinken-Abiy phone call, African leaders in Addis, the IMF’s Ethiopia report, Unilever layoffs, Ethiopian Airlines’ new Airbus A350, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Abiy Addresses the Parliament & more – 31st Oct 2024

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0300

The PM in the Parliament, new bills, natural gas production, the National ID-Ethiopian Airlines deal, cabinet apppointments approved, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: A Cabinet Shuffle & more – 24th Oct 2024

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Ethiopia’s first-ever BRICS summit, Putin and Abiy, National Electoral Board suspensions, a fire incident in Addis, 5G in Bahir Dar, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: TPLF Reconciliation Attempts & more – 17th Oct 2024

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Attacks on innocent civilians, e-passports, Arada hard-seltzer sold to Heineken, new public transport fares, the national football team struggling, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: The New President & more – 10th Oct 2024

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Ethiopia’s new president, the ongoing feud in Tigray, the earthquake’s afterschock in Addis, the Ethiopian citizens' repatriation from Lebanon, an increase in gas prices, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Human Rights Commission report & more – 3rd Oct 2024

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Human Rights Commission report, non-bank foreign exchange businesses, first ever duty-free mall to be built, Chat sales dwindling, new chief external affairs officer appointed for Safaricom, Lemi cement plant inauguration and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Citizens in Danger Abroad & more – 26th Sep 2024

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Ethiopians in Lebanon and Egypt in danger, a gas shortage, Ethio Telecom’s new business plan, social welfare tax exemptions, a new EU rule to affect Ethiopia’s exports, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Solution to Somaliland Agreement & more – 19th Sep 2024

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Djibouti’s win-win proposal, TPLF officials' excommunication, a new CEO for the Amhara Bank, Ministry of Mines’ warning to Potash miners, Airbus deliveries for Ethiopian Airlines, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Egypt’s Threats over Dam & more – 12th Sep 2024

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Ethiopia’s letter to the UN, progress in the Somaliland-Ethiopia deal, a new team for Loza Abera, Ethiopian Airlines' new Sudan destination, New Year, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Egypt in Somalia Conflict & more – 5th Sep 2024

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:00:00 +0300

PM Abiy in China, a new VAT regulation, flights to Eritrea suspended, Egypt participating in Somalia conflict, former State Minister of Peace denied bail, and more!

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ETHIOPIA: Disruptions over Canceled Flight & more – 29th Aug 2024

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Six passengers detained over a canceled flight, the US ambassador in Tigray, Ethio-Somali tensions brewing, the National Bank amending gold regulations, the quality of education, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Calls for Death Penalty & more – 22nd Aug 2024

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Unfair sentence, the TPLF feud, a new political party, Somalia-Ethiopia accusations, large infrastructure projects, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: TPLF controversy & more – 15th Aug 2024

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0300

A controversy within the TPLF, a new state president for Gambella, the floating exchange rate feud, calls for a wage increase, details of the new mega airport, the Olympics aftermath, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: National Bank auction & more – 8th Aug 2024

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0300

A continuation of the currency floatation saga, National Bank auction of USD, Taye Dendea acquittal on two charges, courts closed, a new Chinese ambassador, Olympics disappointment, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Prisoners escape & more – 1st Aug 2024

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 07:00:00 +0300

A new reform program, new loans and grants, restrictions lifted, prisoners escape, division within the TPLF, animal rights abuses, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: A landslide tragedy & more – 25th July 2024

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0300

A landslide tragedy, Sudan clashes nearing the Ethiopian border, banned Ethiopian Airlines, new littering rules, corruption charges, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: A new proposed budget & more – 18th July 2024

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0300

TPLF-Federal government agreement implementation review, Ethiopia-UAE Currency Swap Deal, Addis government proposed budget, Takele Uma returns, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Diesel Car Ban & more – 11th July 2024

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0300

A diesel car import ban, a price increase on gas, Abiy in Sudan, a power outage, refugees allowed to work, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Somalia & more – 4th July 2024

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0300

The de-escalation of the Somalia-Ethiopia conflict, Abiy in the House of People's Representatives, budget concerns, the corridor controversy, fuel law, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Resignations & more – 27th Jun 2024

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Resignations in Tigray, a VAT stakeholder meeting, the first ever EV charging station, foreign direct investment, textbooks, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Finance mismanaged & more – 20th Jun 2024

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Finance mismanaged, bank sector open for business, Purpose-Black account frozen, spoiled food sent as aid, controversial legislation in the works and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Troops & more – 13th Jun 2024

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Ethiopian troops in Somalia, the BRICS Foreign Ministers Summit, Saudi investors, air pollution, the budget for the next fiscal year, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Immigration Service & more – 6th Jun 2024

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0300

An Immigration Service reform, the TPLF re-registration, traffic fines, PM Abiy in Asia, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, a car assembly plant in Amhara, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: BRICS & more – 30th May 2024

Fri, 31 May 2024 07:00:00 +0300

BRICS Plus Strategy, embassies versus the Corridor Project, Safaricom’s local towers, Nib Bank in management turmoil, Ranitidine banned, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: US Ambassador & more – 23rd May 2024

Fri, 24 May 2024 07:00:00 +0300

The US Ambassador’s comments, a new VAT law, a cabinet shuffle, airport renovations, data mining revenues, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Threatening the EU & more – 16th May 2024

Fri, 17 May 2024 07:00:00 +0300

A politician’s murder investigation, Ethiopia threatening the EU, houses for troops, microplastics in Addis Ababa, military cooperation, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Clashes & more – 9th May 2024

Fri, 10 May 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Ethiopian Airlines’ smoke, the National Defense Force controlling a disputed area, gas shortages, the Rights Commission dropping an investigation, the TPLF in the middle of the Sudan civil war, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Visas & more – 2nd May 2024

Fri, 03 May 2024 07:00:00 +0300

EU visa restrictions, state-owned companies for sale, the Oromia gas shortage, fertilizer imports, exam dates revealed, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Parties Talk & more – 25th Apr 2024

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Bank fraud concern, TPLF-Prosperity talks, Ethiopian Airlines to Warsaw, Priest Belay Mekonnen detained, the National Digital ID program, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Shooting & more – 18th Apr 2024

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0300

A shootout in Addis, a regulation for heavy borrowers, a fundraiser in Geneve, the Amhara-Tigray feud, more avenues for foreign investors, and more!

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ETHIOPIA: Somaliland Deal & more – 11th Apr 2024

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Somalia calling back its ambassador, courts to go digital, OLF politician murdered, IMF to continue talks, coffee exports, and more!

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ETHIOPIA: Rent Law & more – 4th Apr 2024

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0300

A new residential rent law, government dialogue criticism, recognizing the TPLF, more exchange shares purchased, Addis in pieces, executive officials in Tigray, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Recoup & more – 28th Mar 2024

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Moscow attack condolences, Commercial Bank fund recoup, a panel to review digital progress, more alternatives for gas payment, the National Rehab Commission, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Bank Glitch & more – 21st Mar 2024

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Commercial Bank glitch, Axum airport repair, tension in Gambella, paying pensions to retirees in Tigray, a USAID grant, and more!

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ETHIOPIA: Pretoria Agreement & more – 14th Mar 2024

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Pretoria deal strategic review, peace committee for bordering regions, Christian Tadele’s immunity lifted, investment challenges, complaints to Ethiopian Airlines, and more!

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ETHIOPIA: Blackout & more – 7th Mar 2024

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Power outage in northern Ethiopia, the Electoral Board’s funds, a rehabilitation program, Ethiopian Airlines Boeing spree, two big businesses colliding, and more!

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ETHIOPIA: Clashes in Amhara & more – 29th Feb 2024

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Priests killed, PM Abiy in Kenya, Amhara fighting, Adwa victory, data mining, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Food Shortage & more – 22nd Feb 2024

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Asking for more aid to combat the food scarcity, the AU leaders summit, Brazil’s president in Addis, the Somalia president debacle, Ethio Telecom to go public, Ethiopian Airlines-CitiBank financing deal, and much more!

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ETHIOPIA: Oxfam hunger report & more – 15th Feb 2024

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Oxfam hunger report, Human Rights Commission concerned, homosexuality condemned by church, new executive appointments, Adwa Memorial Museum, Rophnan new albums and more!

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ETHIOPIA: Aby’s Report & more – 8th Feb 2024

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0300

The PM’s report, the Tigray-Federal government disagreement, UK aid, state of emergency extension, a bishop denied entry into the country, and more!

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ETHIOPIA: Demeke Resigns & more – 1st Feb 2024

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Demeke’s resignation, UN Security Council meeting, FAO awarding Abiy, distribution of humanitarian aid, only EVs allowed, and more!

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ETHIOPIA: IGAD on Agreement & more – 25th Jan 2024

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Journalists’ incarcerations, M-Pesa and Ethiopian Airlines, IGAD meeting, low business license renewal rates, reshuffling the cabinet, and more!

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ETHIOPIA: Somaliland Deal & more – 18th Jan 2024

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +0300

MoU between Ethiopia and Somaliland, Mike Hammer going to Addis, Deputy PM at the World Economic Forum, EU program to help IDPs, last warning to gas retailers, and more!

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Concerns about Ethiopians’ safety in Somalia & more – 11th Jan 2024

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +0300

OLF concerned about the safety of Ethiopians in Somalia, civil servants exam, contraband caught, UNDP Ethiopia new rep, vintage restaurant Lombardia demolished, Shimelis Bekele retires from international football and more!

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The Somaliland Deal & more – 4th Jan 2024

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +0300

Ethiopia and Somaliland’s agreement, Somalia not happy, Ethiopia joining BRICS, an airport in Oromia, BGI buying Diageo, and more!

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Drone Attack & more – 28th Dec 2023

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0300

Drone strikes in Oromia, AfDB controversy, PM Abiy inaugurating lodge, breathalyzers for driving tests, Bahir Dar Stadium, and more!

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Chairperson for the National Electoral Board & more – 21st Dec 2023

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0300

New chairwoman for electoral board, Taye Dendea not charged but still under custody, GERD negotiations failing once again, numerous loans secured, AfDB to withdraw employees over safety concerns, and more!

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Negotiation Failure & more – 14th Dec 2023

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0300

Second round of negotiations, State Minister of Peace removed from his post and arrested, first-ever African Air Force Commanders Forum, e-passports, security for sugar factories, and more!

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Implementation of the Pretoria Agreement & more – 7th Dec 2023

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0300

TPLF and the Federal Government to adhere to the Pretoria Agreement, drone deliveries for medicines, Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice members leaving the party, huge wind farm project, trying to increase the interest rate, and more!

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Talks Collapse & more – 30th Nov 2023

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0300

Clashes in the Oromia region, Abiy in Europe, BGI employees’ strike, EthSwitch’s profits, Orange pulling out of race to buy stakes in Ethio Telecom, and more!

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Negotiations Fall Apart & more – 23rd Nov 2023

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0300

No more progress in peace negotiations, rehabilitating ex-fighters, a new law for the Ombudsman, the PM’s meetings with important political figures, new destination for Ethiopian Airlines, and more!

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OLA Negotiates with Federal Government & more – 16th Nov 2023

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0300

OLA-government negotiations, USAID aid resumption, Abiy in Saudi, Ethiopian Airlines to buy more aircraft, flights to Bangui, and more!

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No Aid & more – 9th Nov 2023

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0300

Internally displaced people without aid, second round of talks between the OLA and the Federal Government, concern over rock-hewn Churches in Amhara, Chat bringing in money, gas prices, Walyas’ new coach, and more!

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Amnesty International Against Meta & more – 2nd Nov 2023

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0300

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More GERD Negotiations & more – 26th Oct 2023

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0300

The GERD, banks still closed in Tigray’s district, OLA’s attack, Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights to Madrid, former Hawassa mayor under arrest, and more!

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Sea Outlet & more – 19th Oct 2023

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0300

Sea outlet for Ethiopia, acidic land, Tigray’s mourning period, gas prices unchanged, Teddy Afro’s lawsuit, and more!

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University Entrance Exam Results Not Good & more – 12th Oct 2023

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0300

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Ethiopia’s Embassy in Sudan Attacked & more – 5th Oct 2023

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0300

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Eritrean Troops in Tigray & more –28th Sep 2023

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0300

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Rights Violations in Sheger & more –21st Sep 2023

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0300

Rights violations in Sheger city, Ethiopia's currency downgrade, the National Dialogue Commission, UN rights commission’s report, Ethiopia spying on the US? and more!

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Demonstrator Protest, Police Officers Detain Them & more –14th Sep 2023

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0300

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Parties in Tigray to Stage Demonstrations & more –7th Sep 2023

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0300

Political parties in Tigray to hold demonstrations despite government refusal, browser Opera partnership with Safaricom, Amhara region’s goods shortage, replacing the license plates of the armed forces vehicles, the Ethiopian New Year, and more!

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Ethiopia Joins BRICS & more –31st Aug 2023

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0300

Ethiopia in BRICS group, clashes in the Amhara region, price increases in food and gas, resignation of region president, the World Athletics Championship, and more!

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Unlawful Detention of Amharans & more –24th Aug 2023

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0300

Unlawful detention in the Amhara region, Human Rights Watch report accusing Saudi Arabia of killing hundreds of Ethiopians, the newest region 'Southern Ethiopia', the UAE's president in Addis, the World Athletics Championship, and more!

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Airstrike in West Gojam & more –17th Aug 2023

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0300

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Clashes between Fano and the Government & more –10th Aug 2023

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0300

Fano vs the federal government in the Amhara region, a call for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, member of parliament Christian Tadele arrested, the twelfth region, the national university entrance exam, and more!

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Injunction on EFFORT Companies Lifted & more –3rd Aug 2023

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0300

The lifting of the injunction on EFFORT, new US Ambassador to Ethiopia, the World Bank’s President in Addis, Mekelle University readmiting students, demolitions in Sheger, Israeli captive released, and more!

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Trip to Russia & more –27th July 2023

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0300

Abiy heads to Russia, phone call with Ukraine president, Tigray businesses, Gambella University cancels graduation ceremony, the national university entrance exam, universities award various personalities honorary doctorates, the Fendika nightclub, and more!

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Planting Millions of Trees & more –20th July 2023

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0300

The Green Legacy campaign, internet restrictions lifted, the office of a private media outlet vandalized, Ethio Telecom fulfilled its target for the fiscal year, Ethiopia exported 240,000 tons of coffee, government lifts turnover and value-added tax for vehicles working on ride applications, and more!

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Conflict Between Amharans and OLA & more –13th July 2023

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0300

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Murder of Amhara City Mayor & more –6th July 2023

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0300

City mayor in Amhara region murdered, establishment of the twelfth region, the Ministry of Education’s controversial decision, a delegation to Tigray, Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation’s headquarters, and more!

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Chairman of National Election Board Resigns & more –29th June 2023

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0300

National Election Board head leaves office, Wolayta zone referendum results, exit exams and graduation ceremonies, Internet restrictions, Safaricom’s new CEO, and much more!

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Universities Call Back Teachers & more –22nd June 2023

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0300

Former teachers of universities in Tigray called back, China to support Tigray’s rebuild, landlords in Addis illegally increasing rent, WFP plans to resume food donation next month, a separate regulator to be established for insurances, Ethiopian Airlines takes home five awards at Skytrax, Safaricom CEO steps down, and more!

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Clashes After the War & more –15th June 2023

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0300

Five-year rehab program for war-struck areas, Addis donates hundreds of millions to Tigray, all universities in Tigray to open their doors soon, story of aid diversion in Ethiopia causes outrage, Ethiopian Airlines board chairman resigns, and more!

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Muslims Communities Face Law Enforcement Officials & more –8th June 2023

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0300

Law enforcement officers attacked civilians after Muslim prayers, Islamic Affairs Council sits down with Oromia regional government to resolve issues, leader of youth movement released from prison, US Ambassadors in Tigray, gas prices to stay the same this month, Human Rights Commission reports cases of enforced disappearance, Ministers Council approves the next fiscal year’s budget, and more!

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Ethiopia Update- UN’s Mine Action Service Works in Tigray & more –1st June 2023

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0300

The UN’s Mine Action Service given green light to operate in Tigray, Amhara region says more funds needed to cope with the effects of the war, civilians killed in protests against government regarding the demolition of mosques, Media Authority lifts ban on religious TV station, Fincha sugar plant attacked again, Ethiopia’s president in Nigeria, and more!

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Ethiopia Update- Schools & more –25th May 2023

Fri, 26 May 2023 07:00:00 +0300

Active mines found in Tigray schools, attacks in Gambella region, the government suspends the license of Mahibere Kidusan TV, Ministers of Finance and Education present reports to the House of People's Representatives, Sheger city's demolition campaign continues amidst oppositions, and more!

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Ethiopia Update–TPLF Denied Legal Status & more –18 May 2023

Fri, 19 May 2023 07:00:00 +0300

The National Election Board denies TPLF’s application to regain legal status, PM Abiy says Ethiopia is neutral regarding Sudan’s civil war, the House of People’s Representatives approves extradition agreement with the UAE and Turkey, exams schedule outrage Islamic Council, and more!

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Ethiopia Update– Amhara Clashes & more –11th May 2023

Fri, 12 May 2023 07:00:00 +0300

EHRC urges caution in Amhara clashes, Germany’s Chancellor in Addis, Mekelle port and terminal operational again, opposition party OFC encourages talks between rebels and government, Sudan residents escape from civil war to Ethiopia, demolition of mosques, National Bank issues license to Safaricom, and more!

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Ethiopia Update–Girma Yeshitla's murder & more –4th May 2023

Fri, 05 May 2023 07:00:00 +0300

Prosperity Party's Amhara office head shot dead, negotiations in Tanzania between the OLA and the government end with positive results, schools in Tigray finally reopen, USAID and WFP halt food supply in Tigray after allegations of aid being sold, preparations for entrance and exit exams continue, the Weeknd launches Ethiopian coffee label, and more!

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Ethiopia Update– Peace Talks & more –27 April 2023

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0300

Summary: Oromo Liberation Army and the federal government begin peace talks in Tanzania, Gambella Liberation Front lay down arms, Andualem Arage resigns from the Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice Party, Sudanese news outlets falsely claim that Ethiopia invaded Sudan, Ethiopia helps with foreigners’ evacuation from Sudan, the EOTC puts together a group to mend ties with Tigray’s diocese, road transport to Tigray resumes, and more!

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Ethiopia Update– Protests Die Down & more –20 April 2023

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0300

Protests in the Amhara region in relation to the special forces die down, schools in Tigray still closed leaving more than two million children not attending their studies, TPLF's disarmament continues, government plans to send half a million women to Saudi Arabia, Italy and Somalia's leaders in Addis, Ethiopia concerned about clash in Sudan's capital, national football team coach resigns, and more!

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Ethiopia Update– Special Forces & more –13 April 2023

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0300

Government decision to disband special forces causes outrage in the Amhara region, bomb explosion kills three in the region’s capital, gas money to be paid only through electronic systems, PM will meet with Italian Prime Minister, universities donate millions to Tigray, Ethiopian Good Friday, Easter, and more!

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Ethiopia Update– Budget released for the Tigray region & more –7 April 2023

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0300

Budget released for the Tigray region, the region’s interim president reveals his cabinet members, charges dropped against civil and military officials of the TPLF, the HoPR lifts the immunity of its member Dr. Chala Wata in relation to corruption allegations, House appoints new presidents for Federal High Court, Ministry says gas prices won’t increase this month, Human Rights Commission confirms discrimination allegations in demolition campaign by Sheger city officials, and more!

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Ethiopia Update– EOTC & more –30 Mar 2023

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0300

More controversies emerge concerning the EOTC, residents of the Gurage zone and members of the HoPR grill PM Abiy, IMF officials in Addis, Ethio Telecom introduces a significant update to its Telebirr, Ethiopian National Football Team loses important qualifying matches against Guinea, and more!

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Ethiopia Update– Relationship with the US & more –23 Mar 2023

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0300

US willing to put Ethiopia back on the AGOA, US State Department says war crimes were committed by all belligerents during the northern war, Getachew Reda appointed president of Tigray’s interim government, parliament removes TPLF’s terrorist designation, teff price hikes, and more!

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Ethiopia Update– Eritrean Troops & more –16 Mar 2023

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0300

UN says Eritrean troops haven’t withdrawn yet, Oromia regional government prohibits individuals and groups from collecting aid for drought victims, PM Abiy went to South Sudan, US Secretary of State in Ethiopia, no gas price increase this month, the Capital's Mayor's remarks stir outrage, and more!

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Ethiopia Update– Adwa Victory Day & more –9 Mar 2023

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0300

Adwa victory day celebrations disturbed by government forces, one dead and more injured related to the disturbances, conference for the establishment of interim government held in Tigray, aid for drought arrives but residents say is not enough, officials of Sheger city continue demolishing residents’ homes, a whole month since social media platforms were blocked, the Karamara victory day, and more!

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Ethiopia Update– Drought & more –2 Mar 2023

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0300

The drought in Borena, Ethiopia abstains from voting in the General Assembly regarding the Russo-Ukrainian war, roads to Tigray still closed for passengers, Ministry of Education and Islamic Affairs Council discuss, access to some social media platforms still restricted, the Battle of Adwa, and more!

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Ethiopia Update– Fasting Season & more –23 Feb 2023

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 07:00:00 +0300

Fasting season for Christians in Ethiopia, hundreds of followers of the EOTC illegally detained during schism released, the Oromia regional government signals for a truce with rebel group, Human Rights Commission releases disturbing reports, referendum results delayed by Election Board, the AU Summit, social media platforms blocked and more!

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Ethiopia Update– Church Issue Resolved & more –16 Feb 2023

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 07:00:00 +0300

The controversy in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church resolved peacefully, Human Rights Commission confirms multiple breaches of human rights in connection with the schism, Ministry of Education reveals the remedial program, civilians killed by law enforcement at a protest in Wolkite, Ethiopian Airlines reveals new cargo destinations, and more!

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Ethiopia Update– Church & more –9 Feb 2023

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 07:00:00 +0300

Innocent Christians killed by regional police following protests, many more illegally detained, rift between the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and government deepens as the latter fails to uphold law and order, Prime Minister Abiy and TPLF officials meet for the first time since peace agreement was signed, more banks open, cash money reaches Tigray, Abiy heads to Europe, referendum held in Southern region, and more!

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Ethiopia Update– Appointment of Bishops and Patriarchs & more – 2 Feb 2023

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 07:00:00 +0300

Crisis following the illegal appointment of bishops and patriarchs continues, Eritrean troops allegedly still in Tigray, university entrance exam results released, Ethiopia to reclaim a spot in the top ten fastest growing economies this year, Ministry of Finance plans not to tax companies’ imported vehicles, and more!

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Ethiopia Update– Restoring Services & more – 26 Jan 2023

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0300

Roads to Tigray will open, Prime Minister Abiy speaks to Secretary of State Blinken, Abiy nominates new Ministers, an unauthorized bishops’ appointment causes outrage, the government is preparing a legal framework for the use of cryptocurrency, the Ethiopian National Team leaves CHAN early, and more!

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Ethiopia Update– Vaccination in Tigray & more – 19 Jan 2023

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0300

COVID-19 vaccination program in Tigray, Supreme Court president and VP resign, the OLA’s prison attack, the Human Rights Council’s feud with the police continues, national university entrance exam results to be released soon, and more!

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Ethiopia Update– Aid & more – 12 Jan 2023

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0300

The World Health Organization commends flow of aid in Tigray, Rights Council professionals detention by police causes controversy, Ministry of Trade reveals gas price increases, Biden nominates Massinga for US ambassador in Ethiopia, Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs in Addis, alcohol breath tests return and more!

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Ethiopia Update– Peace Agreement & more – 5 Jan 2023

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0300

The peace agreement’s facilitators as well as numerous ambassadors in Tigray, Federal Police enters Tigray to take over federal institutions, Ethiopian Airlines announces more flights to Tigray, Health Professionals Association denounces Ministry’s decision to dismiss health workers, second round of university entrance exams end, Aster’s new album, Ethiopian Christmas, and more!

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Ethiopia Update– A Meeting in Tigray Soon & more – 29 Dec 2022

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0300

Federal government and TPLF officials to meet in Tigray, Ethio Telecom and Ethiopian Airlines restore services in Tigray capital Mekelle, Ministry of Finance relaxes excise tax cuts on cars and TVs, two Brazilians sentenced to ten years in jail by High Court, Ministry of Health to lay off hundreds of workers, US Exim bank approves loan to Ethiopian Airlines, and more!

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Ethiopia Update– US-Africa Leaders Summit & more – 22 Dec 2022

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0300

Abiy back home after the US-Africa leaders summit, Amnesty report on Ethiopians in Saudi, the new Sheger city, essential service providers continue making progress in Tigray, second round of university entrance exams to be held late December, and more!

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Ethiopia Update– Donations & more – 15 Dec 2022

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0300

WFP and UNICEF donate much needed supplies, US homeland security department says Ethiopians can stay, African leaders including Abiy in the US, Wolayta Times out of business, university exit exams to be held June next year, beloved actor Tariku Berhanu passed away, and more!

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Ethiopia Update - TPLF's Forces Leave Southern Tigray & more

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0300

TPLF troops disengage, rebuild and restoration of essential services underway, former TPLF official Sebhat Nega sues Federal Police, Federal High Court passes death sentence, Ethiopia's very own social media platform, Dashen Bank awarded best Ethiopian bank and more!

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Ethiopia Update– Agreement Mediators & more – 1 Dec 2022

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0300

Mediators of the agreement in Tigray, more aid arriving in war-struck areas, UN Secretary General in Ethiopia, the National Dialogue Commission’s dialogue delayed, National Election Board to hold reelection in Bule, Awash Bank to raise capital to cope with competition, an expired product makes it to the shelves, and much more!

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Ethiopia Update– Another Peace Agreement & more – 24 Nov 2022

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0300

PM Abiy and Secretary of State Blinken talk peace, aid coming into Tigray, Ethiopian Airlines to start regular flights to Tigray soon, Ministry of Finance modifies import ban, Ethiopians returning from Saudi Arabia, and much more!

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Ethiopia Update– Agreement to Lay Down Arms & more – 17 Nov 2022

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0300

Military leaders sign agreement to disarm, roads leading to Tigray open for humanitarian aid, universities reopen and prices dip following the peace deal, the 40/60 and 20/80 housing program lottery draw, foreign banks to enter local market, and much more!

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Ethiopia Update– War’s Over & more – 10 Nov 2022

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0300

The international community lauds decision to end conflict, military leaders meet in Nairobi to discuss next steps, PM Abiy heads to Egypt for climate conference, legendary singer Ali Birra passes away, development bank announces program for startups, and much more!

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Ethiopia Update– Truce & more – 3 Nov 2022

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0300

The TPLF and the federal government finally sign a truce, a church attacked, power and telecom services restored, the EU Ethiopia Facebook account hacked, Ethio telecom launches 5G, the Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week event, and much more!

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Ethiopia Update– Peace Talks Kick Off & more – 27 Oct 2022

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0300

Peace talks begin in South Africa, Malawi finds corpses of twenty-five Ethiopians, Juweria Mohammed Ibrahim killed, Sami Dollar detained, Rophnan's concert, and much more!

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Ethiopia Update– Peace Talks on Monday? & more – 20 Oct 2022

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0300

Western countries release a joint statement about the war in northern Ethiopia, the National Bank bans certain imports, strife rekindles between the Ethiopian and Irish governments, possible peace talks, the Tana Forum in Bahir Dar, and much more!

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Ethiopia Update– Negotiations between the TPLF and the Executive & more – 13 Oct 2022

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0300

The government and the TPLF accept the AU’s call for peace talks, World Food Programme makes flight to Tigray, the National Election Board to hold regional referendum early next year, university entrance exams begin, Safaricom to launch mobile money services, and much more!

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Ethiopia Update– The US Wants Peace & more – 6 Oct 2022

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0300

US urges Eritrea to leave Tigray, civilians killed in the war, a humanitarian crisis ensues, the Gambella region rejects the EHRC report, the Science Museum inauguration, the National University Entrance Exam, Safaricom launches services, and much more!

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Ethiopia Update– The Government Wants Peace Talks & more –29 Sep 2022

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0300

Minister Demeke's speech at the General Assembly, Meskel celebrated, the EHRC issues two new reports, legendary singer Madingo passed away, Somalia's president in Addis, oil prices in the capital city increase, and much more!

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Ethiopia Update– Negotiations to End the War & more –22 Sep 2022

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0300

Airstrikes kill tens of civilians, evicted Tigrayans return to their homes, the UN’s commission of experts releases first report, Mike Hammer finishes ten-day work trip, tax cuts for EVs, school starts, the Meskel holiday, and much more!

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Ethiopia Update– TPLF Wants Peace Talks & more –15 Sep 2022

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0300

TPLF willing to negotiate, Ministry of Foreign Affairs says UN panel of experts has ulterior motives, TPLF accused of stealing aid again, National Dialogue Commission’s chairman urges for peace, the National Bank’s new directive, Safaricom open for business in two more cities, and much more!

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Ethiopia Update – War in Trigay Continues & more – 8 Sep 2022

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0300

The war in the north continues, Shewa-Robit’s mayor assassinated, sugar plant attacked by armed rebel group, new policy to allow foreigners to invest in the banking sector, the Ethiopian new year, and much more!

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Ethiopia Update – War Resumes & more – 1 Sep 2022

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0300

Fighting begins again, the international community condemns the TPLF, the Gurage zone-region saga continues, Father Ermias and Derartu Tulu receive honorary doctorate degrees, Esayas Jira re-elected as Football Federation president, Safaricom to start soon,and much more!

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Ethiopia Update – Goodbye Ceasefire & more – 25 Aug 2022

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0300

The government and the TPLF begin fighting again, the international community wants negotiations ASAP, UN and WFP accuse the TPLF of stealing oil, House of Federation votes for referendum to create 12th region, new Minister of Revenues, eight sugar companies up for sale, the Ethiopian Football Federation’s election and more!

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Ethiopia Update – The GERD’s Almost Complete & more – 18 Aug 2022

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0300

The GERD’s third round filling, the Gurage zone-region controversy continues, Ethiopia inaugurates first ever free-trade zone, Eskender Nega quits politics, and much more!

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Ethiopia Update – Delicate Negotiations & more – 11 Aug 2022

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0300

Mistrust stalls negotiations between the government and the TPLF, the ICRC’s donations, Gurage wants to be a region on its own, the 12th grade national exam to be held in early October, Abubeker finally signs for Mamelodi Sundowns, and much more!

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Ethiopia Update – Repelling Terrorist Attacks & more – 4 Aug 2022

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0300

Al-Shabab attacks unsuccessfully again, zones in the Southern region vote to become regions, representatives of the international community talk with the TPLF’s chairman, Athletics Federation president calls for peace, Ethio-Telecom plans for expansion, the Football Federation’s election and more!

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Ethiopia Update – Al-Shabab’s Attacks & more – 28 July 2022

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0300

Ethiopia successfully repels Al-Shabab’s attacks, human rights experts arrive in Addis, the Ethiopia Freedom Party suspended, Sergey Lavrov and Mike Hammer in the capital for work, Saint Gabriel’s holiday, Ethiopia to sell electricity to Kenya, Tsehay Bank open for business, and more!

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Ethiopia Update – Reports on Conflicts & more – 21 July 2022

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0300

Ministry of Justice reports on religious conflicts, TPLF puts together negotiating team, Gambella lifts curfew, government officials involved in fraud arrested, Ethiopian athletes shine in World Athletics Championship, Rophnan drops it again and more!

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Ethiopia Update – Survivors Crave for Protection & more – 14 July 2022

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0300

Survivors of mass killing urge for protection, PM Abiy addresses parliament, curfew in Assosa, journalist Temesgen Desalegn’s bail barred, the 40/60 and 20/80 housing program saga, house owners in Addis can’t increase rent prices, and so much more!

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Ethiopia Update – Mass Killings & more – 7 July 2022

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0300

The OLA kills hundreds of Amharans again, Ethiopia and Sudan to resolve border dispute peacefully, UN investigators get permission to enter Addis, journalists missing, Saint George wins the Ethiopian Premier League, and much more!

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Ethiopia Update – Mass Killings & more – 30 June 2022

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0300

Western wollega zone mass killings, suspects of an atrocious crime on the run, tensions rise between Sudan and Ethiopia, World Bank and the Ministry of Finance sign agreement for more than $700 million, seeds and fertilizers needed for farmers in Tigray, and more!

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Ethiopia Update – Massacre in Oromia & more – 23 June 2022

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0300

Hundreds of civilians killed in an attack, thousands of Tigrayans unlawfully detained, journalists released on bail, extra-judicial killings, Amhara Bank is open for business, Ethiopians shine at the Diamond League, and much more!

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Ethiopia Update – Secret Negotiations & more – 16 June 2022

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0300

Possible secret negotiations between the government and the TPLF, the highest amount of aid reaches Tigray yet again, mayhem in the Gambella region, former Derg official sentenced to life in prison, the Ethiopian national football team’s unlikely victory against Egypt, the inaugural Hachalu Hundessa Award to be held later this month, and much more!

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Ethiopia Update – Attack on a primary school & more – 9 June 2022

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0300

19 dead in Benishangul clash, TPLF gears up for war, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam’s filling, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission work trip to Kenya, cryptocurrency not allowed says National Bank, Ethiopians victorious at the African Athletics Championship, and much more!

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Ethiopia Update – Aid Reaches Tigray & more– 2 June 2022

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0300

Highest amount of aid reaches Tigray, a brand new dialysis center built in Addis, 19 media personnel and politicians arrested, Coca-Cola inaugurates new plant, Ethio Telecom and Ride partner up, the Leza Awards, and much more!

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Ethiopia Update – WFP in Ethiopia & more– 26 May 2022

Fri, 27 May 2022 04:00:00 +0300

World Food Programme falls short, measures against terrorist groups, showdown at the border with Sudan, General Tefera Mamo found in Bahir Dar, Ethiopian Investment Holding Company to establish stock market, monkeypox: a threat to Ethiopia, the World Cup trophy in Addis and more!

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Ethiopia Update – Tensions rise in the north & more– 19 May 2022

Fri, 20 May 2022 04:00:00 +0300

Human Rights Commission worried about rising tensions in the north, World Bank donates $300 million, Somali and Afar regions agree to resolve conflict, government asks citizens to watch out for online scams, House of People Representatives approves military agreement, and much more!

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Ethiopia Update – UN on Religious Conflicts & more– 12 May 2022

Fri, 13 May 2022 04:00:00 +0300

UN shocked by religious clashes, Ethiopia to sell electricity to South Sudan, National Movement of Amhara bans members, students from Konso to take national exam again, colleges in Addis closed, DV results revealed, Ethiopia launches 5G internet, and much more!

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Ethiopia Update– Religious Conflicts Break Out & more– 5 May 2022

Fri, 06 May 2022 04:00:00 +0300

Religious clashes erupt all over Ethiopia, pandemonium at Ramadan celebrations, 1500 prisoners pardoned, Addis won’t give IDs anymore, minimum wages to be revealed soon, Ethiopia’s economic growth set to decline, 26 factories shut down, and much more!

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