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Addis Abeba -- The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) has rejected accusations by Ethiopia's military chief that Khartoum is supporting an alliance of armed and political groups opposed to the federal government, describing the…
Addis Abeba -- At least 150,000 people have been displaced in Ethiopia's Afar region amid intensifying fighting between Tigrayan forces and federal troops, a humanitarian source cited by AFP estimated, while a drone strike…
Addis Abeba -- Internally displaced people (IDPs) across Ethiopia's Tigray region are facing severe shortages of food, shelter, healthcare, clean water, electricity and multipurpose cash assistance, while disruptions to…
Addis Abeba -- In Ethiopia's Tigray region, people were buying food and withdrawing cash on Thursday, 24 September, 2026. Reuters reported, fearing the return of a war that had already emptied households, severed services,…
Addis Ababa -- President Taye Atske Selassie held talks with Ambassador Olof Skoog, Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs of the European Union, and Annette Weber, EU Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, on a wide…
Addis Ababa has accused Sudan and Eritrea of backing armed groups fighting its federal forces in the north, claims Khartoum has rejected as renewed clashes raise fears of a return to full-scale conflict.
Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa narrowly missed out on breaking the women's world record at the Berlin Marathon on Sunday, battling through injury to cross the finish line after being on record pace for much of the race.
The UN and AU have asked former President Olusegun Obasanjo to help pull Ethiopia back from renewed conflict as tensions threaten the peace agreement he helped broker in 2022.
Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Council of Ministers has approved a series of legislative and regulatory measures aimed at reshaping federal institutions, strengthening data governance, modernizing the power sector, improving tax…
Khartoum -- The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) categorically reject allegations made by the Ethiopian Army's Chief of Staff that Sudan is supporting the opposition, describing them as baseless, at a time when information and facts…
The UN said on Friday it remains gravely concerned by the continued deterioration of the security situation across northern Ethiopia, as fighting spreads across multiple fronts and increasingly disrupts humanitarian operations.
No one can claim that a return to war in Tigray and northern Ethiopia is a surprise, but it makes it no less horrifying. In just a handful of days, and after months of spiralling tensions and sporadic fighting, the…
The Horn of Africa is on the cusp of a significant transformation, driven by a new 660 million USD infrastructure project. This project promises to revolutionize the way Ethiopia receives, stores, and distributes petroleum products.…
Maps are an essential technology of modern life. They help navigate streets, follow deliveries and track storms. They're embedded in election coverage, humanitarian emergencies, military briefings, and development…
Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has placed digital financial inclusion at the center of its development strategy, highlighting the country's rapid expansion of digital payments, national digital identity and digital public infrastructure as…
Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has placed its pursuit of reliable maritime access firmly on the global diplomatic agenda, with President Taye Atske-Selassie telling the United Nations that securing access to the sea is essential to…
Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has used the 81st United Nations General Assembly to put a broader strategic question before the international community: can a global system facing profound geopolitical, economic, technological and…
Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie called for a stronger and more equitable multilateral system, urging the international community to reinforce collective security, address global inequality and give Africa a…
The country has proved that economic momentum is possible. Its harder task is to make growth survive conflict--and turn people, farms and renewable power into jobs, exports and a more durable prosperity.
Nairobi -- Fighting in Ethiopia's northern Tigray, Amhara, and Afar regions erupted on September 22, 2026, between the Ethiopian military and forces aligned with the Tigrayan People's Liberation Front, Tigray's main political party.…
Ethiopia is undertaking a broad transformation of its national defense system, seeking to build a military that is more professional, technologically advanced, operationally ready and increasingly capable of sustaining itself through…
Months of rising tension in Ethiopia have now escalated into renewed armed clashes in the northern Tigray region, raising concerns that the country could slide back into a civil war.
The European Union has called for an "immediate de-escalation" after Tigray rebels in Ethiopia confirmed they were in a state of "full-blown war" with the federal government. The separatists have seized control of several towns and…
Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has the sovereign right to develop its water resources and construct dams for various purposes within its territory, Ambassador Zerihun Abebe, Director General for African Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign…
Addis Abeba -- The United States has condemned a reported drone strike on a humanitarian convoy carrying lifesaving assistance to internally displaced people (IDPs) in Ethiopia's Tigray Region, urging authorities to…
Addis Abeba -- When Mustafa Mohammed Omer emerged as the face of political change in 2018, the Somali region was desperate for a new beginning. His rise followed the dramatic removal of Abdi Iley, whose administration had…
Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's electric-mobility policies are inspiring other African countries to review and develop their own frameworks for accelerating green transportation, according to Nigerian mobility entrepreneur Damilola…
For years, the Federal Government of Ethiopia has demonstrated a clear and consistent commitment to peace, dialogue, and national stability. Even in moments of grave provocation, it has repeatedly chosen restraint over revenge,…
Addis Ababa -- The rebel coalition announced a few days ago has gone on the offensive, and one of its main components, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), has captured Mekelle airport.
Seven Ethiopian armed groups have announced a new alliance aimed at overthrowing the government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.