Ethiopia
Mon, 26 May 2025 06:22:24 GMTEthiopia Confirms Mpox Case in 27-Day-Old Infant in Moyale, Oromia
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba- The Ministry of Health and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) on Sunday confirmed that a case of Mpox has been detected in Moyale town, Oromia region, involving a 27-day-old infant.
Mon, 26 May 2025 06:26:26 GMTEthiopia Confirms First-Ever Mpox Case
[Reporter] A 21-day-old infant has tested positive for monkeypox near the Kenyan border, according to the Minister of Health, who confirmed Ethiopia's first recorded case in a statement today.
Mon, 26 May 2025 05:48:46 GMTAU Urges Ceasefire, Inclusive Reconciliation in Libya
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) convened an emergency session to address the escalating crisis in Libya.
Mon, 26 May 2025 05:47:25 GMTHow Ethiopia Could Benefit From China's Media Strategies
[Ethiopian Herald] It is worth mentioning that China has been advancing its national endeavors more than ever before leveraging its mammoth development capacities, technological growth, diplomatic strength, and other related advantages. This being th...
Mon, 26 May 2025 05:45:53 GMTEquitable Solutions Key to Ethiopia's Sea Access Quest - Legal Expert
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia's aspiration to secure access to the sea should be guided by international legal principles rooted in fairness and mutual benefit, said Ambassador Gregor Schusterschitz, a leading European legal expert.
Fri, 23 May 2025 07:47:19 GMTAll of Africa Today - May 23, 2025
[allAfrica] More Flee Escalating Violence At South Sudan-Ethiopia Border
Fri, 23 May 2025 11:05:13 GMTRefugees Flee Escalating Violence On South Sudan-Ethiopia Border
[MSF] Gambella Region -- As violence intensifies across the South Sudan-Ethiopia border, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has decided to relocate our medical services from the border town of Burbeiye to Mattar, in Ethiopia. This move correspo...
Fri, 23 May 2025 11:14:32 GMTWill Security Operations Halt Kenya-Ethiopia Cross-Border Crimes?
[ISS] Kenya's police have achieved some positive results, but lasting solutions require ongoing cooperation between the two countries.
Fri, 23 May 2025 10:27:50 GMTPrime Minister Abiy Engages Positive Discussion With French President Macron
[ENA] Addis Ababa, May 23, 2025 (POA)--Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President of France Emmanuel Macron engaged in positive discussions on a wide range of issues that strengthen our cooperation and partnership.
Thu, 22 May 2025 07:10:53 GMTAll of Africa Today - May 22, 2025
[allAfrica] 'Over 100 Somali Militants Killed' By U.S. Military Under Trump
Fri, 23 May 2025 10:31:19 GMTMinistry Reports Over 300 Projects Completed Under National Corridor Development Initiative
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- More than 300 projects have been completed across over 60 cities in Ethiopia as part of the first phase of the national corridor development initiative, the Ministry of Urban Development and Infrastructure announced.
Fri, 23 May 2025 20:39:49 GMTEthiopia Bets Big On Sustainability, Prestige With Africa's Tallest Skyscraper
[Ethiopian Herald] - Ethiopia is making a bold architectural and economic statement with the revival of plans to construct what will become Sub-Saharan Africa's tallest skyscraper--an iconic new headquarters for Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP).
Thu, 22 May 2025 15:57:57 GMTResearch Shows Ethiopian Educators, Health Workers Face Shrinking Incomes, Eye Career Exit
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- A new study by ActionAid has revealed alarming trends among Ethiopian educators and health workers, many of whom are grappling with worsening financial conditions, deteriorating working environments, and an increasing ...
Thu, 22 May 2025 15:57:33 GMTTigray Interim Admin Vows to Crackdown Against Threats to Judicial Independence
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In the backdrop of threats to judicial independence, the Interim Administration of the Tigray region has pledged to restore order and uphold the rule of law following a recent disruption in a courtroom presiding over t...
Fri, 23 May 2025 06:09:22 GMTStrengthening Water Resilience in Ethiopia's Rural Communities
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Thu, 22 May 2025 15:59:49 GMTDollar Bids Top 133 Birr At Latest Nbe Forex Auction
[Reporter] The weighted average of all successful bids in the latest round of the central bank's forex auctions registered at 133.17 Birr per USD.
Thu, 22 May 2025 10:56:56 GMTEthiopia, South Sudan Military Officials Pledge Joint Efforts Against 'Illegal Elements' in Border Areas
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba- Military officials from Ethiopia and South Sudan have agreed to enhance joint operations targeting what they described as "illegal elements" active along their shared border, according to state media.
Thu, 22 May 2025 10:54:43 GMTGender Equality On Trial: How Ethiopia's Law Schools Stumble Over Inclusion As Recent Moot Court Misstep Exposes Systemic Fault Lines
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia's journey toward gender equality is fraught with struggle and misinterpretation. One recurring issue is the widespread misunderstanding of affirmative action for women, particularly in academic and professiona...
Thu, 22 May 2025 06:17:13 GMTAU Rights Body Hears Case Against Ethiopian Govt Over Tigray War Abuses
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba- The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) held a public oral hearing on 14 May 2025 in a case filed by Legal Action Worldwide (LAW) and its partners, accusing the Ethiopian government of committing "wid...
Tue, 20 May 2025 08:48:01 GMTWhat the Bees Are Telling Africa #WorldBeeDay
[allAfrica] Accra -- Bees are speaking to us -- not with sound, but through their presence, their absence, and their steady disappearance. Alongside butterflies, bats, beetles, some mammals, and birds, these tireless workers sustain the crops and wil...
Fri, 23 May 2025 20:39:49 GMTWhy Technology-Deprived Africa Needs Labor-Intensive Investments
[Ethiopian Herald] Africa, home to the world's youngest population, is being urged to prioritize labor-intensive investments as a key strategy for sustainable economic growth. This call comes amid global concerns about the disruptive impact of techno...
Thu, 22 May 2025 06:25:59 GMTILO Praises Ethiopia's Leadership in Advancing Sustainable Employment in Africa
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- The International Labour Organization (ILO) has commended Ethiopia for its leadership in driving sustainable and inclusive employment policies across Africa.
Thu, 22 May 2025 06:17:17 GMTEthiopia Rights Commission Confirms Reports of Intimidation, Arrests After Healthcare Workers Stage Widespread Strikes, Urges Dialogue
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Before the nationwide partial strikes went into effect, health professionals from hospitals the country across have been demanding the government to respond to their questions. Photo collage/Addis Standard
Thu, 22 May 2025 06:17:16 GMTDr. Mahlet, Eight Others Charged With 'Inciting Riot and Unrest' Amid Ongoing Nationwide Health Workers' Strike
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba- Nine individuals, including anatomic pathologist Dr. Mahlet Gush--who was taken from her residence by security forces on Monday, 20 May 2025--have been charged with "inciting riot and unrest" and "collaborating with anti...
Wed, 21 May 2025 05:03:25 GMTFrom Anchor to Adrift - Ethiopia's Foreign Policy Loses Influence Amid Internal Turmoil, Regional Tensions
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Influenced by its demographic size, geographic location, and historical leadership of Pan-Africanism, Ethiopia plays an anchor role in the regional stability in the Horn and was a champion of African diplomacy on the g...
Fri, 23 May 2025 06:00:01 GMTAligning Dev't With Green Legacy Initiative Imperative to Balance Nature - Panelists
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Panelists have emphasized the importance of balancing nature with development, aligning it with the Green Legacy Initiative as a significant solution.
Wed, 21 May 2025 08:39:01 GMTIGAD Region Braces for Heavy Rains
[Ethiopian Herald] Addis Ababa -- The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has warned member states that many areas will receive above-normal rainfall between June and September.
Thu, 22 May 2025 18:52:40 GMTGlobal Maritime Security Under Threat From 'Emerging Dangers,' UN Chief Warns
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned of rising threats to global maritime transport at a high-level Security Council meeting.
Wed, 21 May 2025 05:04:04 GMTChina Sends Largest-Ever Army Medical Team to Ethiopia for Year-Long Mission
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China announced that the 11th batch of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) medical aid team has departed for Ethiopia to carry out a year-long mission...
Wed, 21 May 2025 04:55:38 GMTEthiopia Making Significant Strides in Employment Programs
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Ethiopia is making significant strides in its Homegrown Economic Reform, officials taking part at the ongoing 20th International Labour Organization (ILO) Regional Conference for Labour-Based Practitioners said.