Ethiopia
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:33:43 GMTThousands Return From Saudi Arabia in a Week As Govt Continues Repatriation
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- A total of 3,422 Ethiopians returned to the country over the past week from Saudi Arabia, bringing the number of citizens repatriated since September 2025 to 45,093, the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs said.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:34:25 GMTFrom Binary Politics to Creative Compromise - Why Ethiopia Needs Political Imagination to Bypass Gridlock
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Each time I think about negotiation, my mind returns to a parable about camels that I read some time ago in one of William Ury's books, "Getting to Yes with Yourself: How to Get What You Truly Want." It tells a Middle ...
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:54:30 GMTSudan's Army Recaptures Key Area Near Ethiopian Border From RSF
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Sudanese army forces say they have recaptured the Al-Sillik area in Blue Nile state, near the border with Ethiopia, from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), following heavy fighting over the weekend.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:54:30 GMTDiversification Over Dependency - Why Ethiopia Should Fast-Track Berbera Amid Djibouti's Ban On Multimodal Operators
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia's logistics moment of truth has arrived with a clarity that can no longer be ignored by policymakers in Addis Abeba or the business community. The recent decision by the Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority...
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:11:50 GMTEthiopia Declares End of First-Ever Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak
[WHO-AFRO] Addis Ababa -- The Government of Ethiopia has officially declared the end of its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) following the completion of enhanced surveillance and the mandatory follow-up period, with no new confirmed...
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 04:48:01 GMTEthiopia Moves to Localize Energy Solutions, Reduce Import Dependence
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has announced a major push to ensure the availability of domestically manufactured energy solutions, marking a significant shift toward local production and technology localization in the energy sector.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:08:32 GMTWhen Mediation Becomes Intimidation - GERD, Trump, and Ethiopia's Sovereign Rights
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) now functions as a cornerstone of Ethiopian national infrastructure, actively generating power and transforming the socio-economic landscape. Its operational presence on the B...
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:07:57 GMTSudan Says RSF, SPLM-N Attack Blue Nile Region From South Sudan
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) launched a large-scale attack on Sudan's Blue Nile region from South Sudanese territory on Sunday, Sudan Tribune reported, citing...
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:50:54 GMTEthiopia to Double Air Force Capacity By 2030, PM Warns Regional and Global Actors Against Challenging National Interests
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia plans to double the capacity of its Air Force and transition to fifth-generation combat capabilities by 2030, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced, issuing a stern warning to regional and global actors against ...
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:22:18 GMTEthiopia's Marburg Eradication Proves Health System Resilience - House Speaker Tagesse Chafo
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The successful containment and eradication of the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) serve as a profound demonstration of Ethiopia's resilient health system and its burgeoning capacity to manage complex public health emergencies, House ...
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:05:53 GMTPeace Conference Convened to Strengthen Tigray-Afar Relations
[Addis Standard] Mekelle -- A peace conference aimed at strengthening unity and coexistence between the peoples of Tigray and Afar was held in Adi-Gudem town, bringing together community members, elders, leaders, and government officials.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:10:40 GMTCBE Says Digital Platforms Handled Over Nine Trillion Birr, Accounting for 87 Percent of Half-Year Transactions
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) says transactions conducted through its digital banking platforms surpassed nine trillion birr in the first half of the 2025/26 fiscal year, accounting for nearly 88 percent of the...
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:35:52 GMTEthiopia Declares Triumph Over Marburg Virus
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ministry of Health officially announced today that Ethiopia has successfully eradicated Marburg Virus Disease from its borders, marking a historic milestone in the nation's public health journey.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:38:33 GMTWorld Bank Reaffirms Support for Ethiopia's Reform, Development Agenda
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The World Bank has reaffirmed its strong support for Ethiopia's reform and development priorities following high level discussions with senior government officials, signaling continued confidence in the country's macroeconomic tr...
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:38:32 GMTEthiopia's MVD Triumph Symbol of Resilience, Leadership, and Global Responsibility - Dev't Partners
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Development partners say Ethiopia's successful eradication of Marburg virus disease (MVD) reflects the country's resilience, leadership, and global responsibility.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:26:24 GMTPeacebuilding Sparks Tourism Boom in Ethiopia's Amhara Region, Generating Close to 8 Billion Birr
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Peacebuilding and development initiatives in Ethiopia's Amhara Region are driving a strong recovery in the tourism sector, generating more than 7.8 billion Birr in revenue during the first six months of the current Ethiopian fisc...
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:26:23 GMTECA Sees Stronger Growth in East Africa Fueled By Integration, Clean Energy
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- East Africa's economic growth is gaining momentum, driven by deeper regional integration, improving macroeconomic stability, and expanding investment in renewable energy, according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Af...
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:26:22 GMTEthiopia Central Bank Moves to Align Import Pricing With Customs Benchmarks
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has announced a new measure requiring banks to use indicative prices set by the Ethiopian Customs Commission for selected imported goods.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:26:20 GMTPM Abiy Emphasizes National Responsibility in Protecting Ethiopia's Interests
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has underscored that safeguarding Ethiopia's interests and aspirations is a responsibility that rests solely with Ethiopians.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:53:08 GMTEthiopian Foreign Minister Says He Cannot Intervene in Revoked Deutsche Welle Reporters' Licenses
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timotheos (PhD) said he cannot intervene in the case of two Deutsche Welle (DW) reporters whose licenses were permanently revoked by the Ethiopian Media Authority, citing th...
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:05 GMTDeputy Secretary Landau's Travel to Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Djibouti
[State Department] The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:57:32 GMTCommercial Bank of Ethiopia Launches CBE Connect Digital Platform
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) has unveiled today CBE Connect, a digital platform that bundles together over seven financial services, eliminating barriers with direct transfers from global banks to Ethiopian fintech walle...
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:24:05 GMTEthiopia, Belarus Sign Military MOU Ahead of Air Force's 90th Anniversary
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia and Belarus have signed a bilateral memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening military cooperation between the two countries, the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) said.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:23:19 GMTIMF-Backed Forex Reforms Cost Ethiopia $2.6 Billion in Central Bank Losses
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia's central bank, the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), has recorded losses equivalent to $2.6 billion following the country's shift from a fixed to a market-based foreign exchange regime in July 2024, according ...
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:49:01 GMTHow Saudi-UAE Rivalry Reshapes Horn of Africa, Opens Window for Tigray's Consolidation
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In early 2026, Saudi Arabia issued an unusually forthright public accusation against the United Arab Emirates (UAE)--a fellow Gulf Arab state and former coalition partner in the Yemen conflict--alleging that Abu Dhabi ...
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:14:31 GMTAlarm Raised Over Alleged Arbitrary Detentions and Disappearances in Tigray
[Addis Standard] Mekelle -- Human Rights First has raised concern over what it described as a deteriorating human rights situation in the Tigray region, citing multiple allegations of arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances, and physical harm.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:40:51 GMTChildren Affected By Ethiopia Mine Pollution Need Justice
[HRW] UN Child Rights Body Should Urge Mine Suspension, Independent Assessment
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:22:38 GMTCost of Modernizing Addis - When Progress Pushes Small Businesses Out
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia is changing--fast, visibly, and in ways that deserve recognition. Digitalization is spreading across everyday life, and Addis Abeba is undergoing one of the most ambitious urban transformations in its history.
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:22:16 GMTGermany Reaffirms Support for Ethiopia's Peace Building, Pretoria Agreement During FM Wadephul's Visit
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- German Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (Phd) has reaffirmed Germany's support for Ethiopia's peacebuilding efforts and the full implementation of the Pretoria Peace Agreement during talks with Foreign Minister...
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:14:28 GMTThe Somaliland Paradox - Why the World Can No Longer Afford to Ignore Africa's Most Successful State
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- For more than three decades, Somaliland has occupied a peculiar and increasingly indefensible position in international politics. It fulfills every empirical and legal criterion of statehood: clearly defined borders ro...