Ethiopia
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 04:54:58 GMTEthiopia Traffic Accident Kills Dozens
[VOA] Dozens of people were killed Sunday in Ethiopia in a traffic accident in Sidama region.
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 07:29:12 GMTAwash Fentale Hit By Series of Earthquakes, Including a 5.0-Magnitude Tremor Felt in Addis Abeba
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Awash area yesterday evening, ranking among the most significant seismic activities recorded in recent weeks. The earthquake, which occurred on 29 December, 2024, was one of seven ...
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 05:46:16 GMTForeign Minister Gedion Arrives in Djibouti for Bilateral Talks
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- A delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos arrived in Djibouti for bilateral talks tonight.
Sat, 28 Dec 2024 09:22:57 GMTMuslim Students in Axum Town Protest Against Hijab Ban
[Addis Standard] Muslim students in Axum town, located in the Central Zone of the Tigray region, are protesting a hijab ban that they say has barred them from attending school and violated their constitutional rights to education and religious freedo...
Sat, 28 Dec 2024 09:21:29 GMTSomali Ministry of Foreign Affairs Convenes Meeting to Deliberate On the Impact of the Ankara Pact
[Radio Dalsan] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Somalia held a high-level meeting attended by Somali intellectuals, which focused on the Ankara Declaration between Somalia and Ethiopia.
Sat, 28 Dec 2024 08:01:08 GMTAU Summit - Showcasing Ethiopia's Leadership in African Diplomacy
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia is vigorously preparing to host the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government and the 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) in February 2025. This significant...
Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:41:54 GMTEstablishment of Special Fund Demonstrates Ethiopia's Determination to Tackle Impacts of Climate Change
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The establishment of special fund for the implementation of green legacy initiative and rehabilitation of degraded land in Ethiopia will help the efforts being carried out to sustainably develop the degraded lands across the coun...
Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:40:24 GMTWHO Warns Over Alarming Surge in Malaria Cases in Ethiopia
[New Times] Ethiopia has reported 8.4 million malaria cases since the beginning of this year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Fri, 27 Dec 2024 03:54:07 GMTEthiopia Expresses Dismay Over Somalia's Foreign Ministry Allegations
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia is dismayed by the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Government of Somalia, which makes allegations against the Ethiopian forces for the incident in the town of Doolow, Somalia.
Tue, 24 Dec 2024 11:56:46 GMTSomalia, Ethiopia Forces in Deadly Clash Days After Deal
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia accused Ethiopian forces of a deadly attack on its troops in a border region on Monday, just days after the two countries signed an accord aimed at resolving months of tension.
Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:09:54 GMTSomalia Sends Delegation to Ethiopia to Mend Ties Amid Maritime Dispute
[Shabelle] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- Somalia has dispatched a delegation to Addis Ababa, led by State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ali Omar, in an effort to bolster bilateral relations.
Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:39:29 GMTHow Ethiopia's Economic Reforms Impact Low-Income Households
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- For Lombebo Mulatu, a federal government worker in Addis Abeba, life has become an unrelenting battle against rising costs. Each month begins with a heart-wrenching decision: pay the rent or buy food.
Tue, 24 Dec 2024 09:12:55 GMTEthiopia's Quest for Access to Seaport Garners Support
[Ethiopian Herald] Not only is Ethiopia's quest for sea access a national priority but also a crucial means for realizing regional integration based on the principle of 'give and take,' and entertaining a win-win fashion. Yes, its quest for access to...
Tue, 24 Dec 2024 09:11:55 GMTEthiopia Revives Heritage Sites to Boost Tourism, Economy
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA-Ethiopia is making significant efforts in preserving and reopening its heritage sites that would bring notable outcomes in boosting its tourism and economy and generating jobs, sources closer to the issue said.
Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:42:34 GMTSomalia Delegation Heads to Addis Abeba to Strengthen Ties Under Ankara Declaration
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Delegation from Somalia, led by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ali Omar, is set to travel to Addis Abeba today, December 23, 2024, to reinforce commitments outlined in the Anka...
Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:41:21 GMTTwo Farmers Killed in Militant Attack in South Ethiopia's Kore Zone
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba- Two local farmers were killed on Sunday, 22 December 2024, in an attack by armed militants in Kore Zone, South Ethiopia Regional State. The incident occurred in Qore Kebele of Gorka District while the farmers were herdin...
Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:39:01 GMTWorld Bank's $700 Million Loan Targets CBE Restructuring, Financial Overhaul of Nbe and Dbe
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The World Bank has approved a $700 million loan to strengthen the stability of Ethiopia's financial sector, with a particular focus on supporting balance sheet restructuring and the recapitalization of the state-owned ...
Tue, 24 Dec 2024 04:59:06 GMTEthiopian Coffee Exports Surge Due to Recent Reforms
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority has disclosed a significant surge in Ethiopian coffee exports in both volume and income, attributed to ongoing reforms aimed at boosting coffee production and productivity.
Tue, 24 Dec 2024 09:14:31 GMT'Generation Medemer' Book Analysis
[Ethiopian Herald] The book Generation Medemer was written by current Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed, and it contains a message to the future generation of Ethiopians which he calls the "Medemer Generation" (የመደመ&...
Sun, 22 Dec 2024 21:12:20 GMTStrengthening Bilateral Relations With African Countries
[Ethiopian Herald] PM Abiy met Algerian FM
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:42:22 GMTEthiopia, EU Commit to Advancing All-Round Cooperation
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -- Ethiopia and the European Union (EU) have agreed to intensify and deepen their cooperation during their second structured dialogue, held recently in Addis Ababa.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:40:32 GMTAnkara Declaration - Pragmatic Approach to Secure Nat'l Interest
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia's quest for access to the sea, a trending issue in regional politics, has taken a significant step with the signing of the Ankara Declaration between Ethiopia and Somalia. After months of negotiations characterized by hot ...
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 02:15:21 GMTSomalia 'Open' to Ethiopian Troop Role
[VOA] The Somali government is "open" to a potential role for Ethiopian troops in an African Union mission scheduled to take over peacekeeping operations in the country next month.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:27:10 GMTBenishangul-Gumuz Cabinet Reclaims 50,000 Sqm of Underdeveloped Urban Land From Investors, Warns Inactive Developers
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State Cabinet has resolved to reclaim and transfer 50,000 square meters of urban land, previously allocated to investors but left undeveloped within the agreed timeframe, to the land bank...
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:05:17 GMTBomb Attacks At 'Govt-Organized' Rally in Amhara Region Leave One Dead, Several Injured
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- A bomb attack during a "government-organized" rally in Ethiopia's Amhara region on 18 December, 2024, left one person dead and several others injured, according to sources interviewed by Addis Standard.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:24:22 GMTForeign Banks Entry Marks Vital Economic Shift - Expert
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -- Ethiopia's decision to allow foreign banks to operate in the country for the first time in 50plus years is a big step and marks a significant shift in its economic policy, so said an Economist.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:23:22 GMTEthiopia Is Excelling in Modern and Swift Air Transport
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia has been doing all its best to make air transport modern and confortable for travellers as much as since long back. Of the myriads of activities it has been undertakings along this line, it has recently launched an airline...
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:22:13 GMTFloating Exchange Rate Spurs Economic Progress
[Ethiopian Herald] MESERET BEHAILU -- The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration (MoTRI) has revealed that the floating exchange rate reform is yielding significant outcomes, with improving the quality of export products being a key future focus ...
Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:07:16 GMTWolves With a Taste for Nectar? How We Discovered the First Large Carnivore That Pollinates Flowers
[The Conversation Africa] Every year in the highlands of Ethiopia, when the rain returns after a parched dry season, a dazzling sight unfolds. Vast fields of a plant known as the Ethiopian red hot poker revive from their crinkled, withered state, and...
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 04:59:42 GMTOver 10,000 Residents in Amhara's Bugna District Face Severe Food Shortages Amid Drought, Conflict
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba- Over 10,000 residents in Bugna District, North Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, including children under five, are experiencing severe food shortages due to prolonged drought and ongoing conflict, according to the District Hea...