[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- - A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed for designing, consulting, and building consulting a green headquarters and a laboratory for the Ethiopian Environmental Protection Authority.
[Crisis Group] Two years after a disastrous war in Ethiopia's Tigray, internal tussles as well as related tensions between Addis Ababa and Asmara threaten to reignite conflict. All with influence should urge the two countries to exercise restraint and avoid adding to the Horn of Africa's troubles.
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has rejected Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's call for Tigray's people to "nominate" candidates for the interim presidency, calling it a "unilateral decision" that "violates the Pretoria Agreement."
[State Department] The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce:
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- President Taye Atske Sselassie bade farewell to the outgoing Ambassador of Bangladesh to Ethiopia, Sikder Bodiruzzaman and held a courtesy meeting with Israeli Ambassador, Abraham Negussie on Wednesday.
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Beneath the vast skies of Sidama Regional State, a timeless tradition unfolds each year, bridging the celestial and the terrestrial. On 28 March, the Sidama people will welcome Fichee-Cambalaalla, their New Year festival--a vibrant tapestry of renewal, communal harmony, and reverence for nature. Recognized by UNESCO in 2015 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, this year's celebration holds particular resonance as communities across Sidama, centered in the city of Hawassa, gather to honor
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In response to Adam Daud Ahmed's recent op-ed, "From Insurgency to Power Grab: Al-Shabaab's deadly advance on Mogadishu signals Somalia's descent into disaster," published by Addis Standard, I believe a critical review of its key arguments is necessary. Ahmed's analysis, intended to highlight Somalia's security challenges, oversimplifies Al-Shabaab's capabilities and the Federal Government of Somalia's resilience. A more nuanced and evidence-based assessment is therefore necessary.
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration (MoTRI) has disclosed that Ethiopia is striving to become a World Trade Organization (WTO) member by 2026.
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has created the potential for daily fish production exceeding 14,000 Kilograms, Fisheries Development Desk Head Fasil Dawit disclosed.
[ENA] The Ministry of Finance has officially briefed major State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) on the country's ongoing debt restructuring efforts following the recent agreement reached with the Official Creditor Committee (OCC).
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- A high-level Ethiopian delegation led by State Minister of Urban and Infrastructure, Fenta Dejen took part in the 1st Session of the UN-Habitat Executive Board Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya.
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- This article presents a detailed rebuttal to Mohamud A. Ahmed's opinion piece, "Shadows of Power: Corruption, nepotism, and push for reform in Ethiopia's Somali region," which was published by Addis Standard recently. Recent critiques of the Somali Regional State, including allegations of corruption and nepotism, warrant thoughtful engagement.
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Desalegn Tasew, the Head of the war-torn Amhara Regional State Peace and Security Bureau and Cluster Coordinator for Administrative Affairs, visited the Bir Sheleko Basic Paramilitary Training Center, where he "encouraged" tens of thousands of youths who are receiving training as anti-riot militia and regular police forces.
[Addis Standard] Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially confirmed the departure of Getachew Reda from his position as the interim president of Tigray regional state. In a statement released this morning, PM Abiy called on the people of Tigray "to participate in the nomination of candidates for the position of interim administration president."
[Ethiopian Herald] During the 21st session of the House of Peoples Representatives last week, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) was asked to explain and respond to the queries of the MPs.
[Ethiopian Herald] Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) responded to questions raised by members of House of People's Representatives recently on various issues. Regarding economy, he recalled that the government has prepared 10 year's perspective development plan at the national level that should be cascaded to prepare an action plan. Integrating the plans and applying them for the fruitfulness of the big plan has been underway. There is clear indication for great ardency, thirst, interest and effort to achieve the goal.
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has stated that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals' production of polypropylene will revive Nigeria's struggling textile industry and save the country 267 million USD in import costs.
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- The Ethio-UK Investment Forum took place today in London, co-facilitated by the Ethiopian Embassy in the United Kingdom and the Institute of Directors Africa Group.
[U.S. House of Representatives] The Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) controversial actions in Africa's mining sector and its damage to human rights, exacerbation of labor exploitation and regional instability--particularly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Ethiopia and Ghana--were the focus of a congressional hearing chaired today by U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04), chairman of the House Foreign Affair Subcommittee on Africa.
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia has announced positive outcomes from the recently concluded fifth round of negotiations, advancing the government's plan to complete its World Trade Organization (WTO) accession process by March 2026.
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Four Ethiopians were killed and three others wounded in an armed confrontation in Kukruk Kebele, Dasenech District, South Omo Zone, along the Ethiopia-Kenya border, in what residents and local officials described as an attack by "armed militants from Kenya's Turkana County" on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- CEO of Ethio telecom, Frehiwot Tamru and a Mastercard delegation led by Mark Elliott, President of Mastercard Africa, held a strategic meeting focused on collaborative opportunities to leverage technology and enhance digital financial services across Ethiopia.
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Ethiopia's State Minister of Finance, Semereta Sewasew, met with Diana Janse, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sweden, and Hans Henric Lundquist, Ambassador of Sweden to Ethiopia to discuss enhanced development cooperation and economic ties between the two nations.
[Agenzia Fides] Adigrat -- The bloody civil war that ravaged Tigray between 2020 and 2022 is now compounded by an internal split within the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), one of the two factions vying for control of the region. The fragile peace agreement signed in Pretoria in 2022 (see Fides, 7/8/2024) between the Addis Ababa government and representatives of the TPLF appears to have succumbed to a new wave of violence and disorder, with the growing risk of plunging northern Ethiopia back into civil war.
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA -- Ethiopia's bargaining power in water diplomacy has been enhanced internationally, backed by its water policy, scholars have disclosed.
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Civilian casualties are rising as deadly clashes that began in parts of the conflict-hit Amhara region last Friday continue into this week. Residents told Addis Standard that "numerous people were killed" in fighting across the Central Gondar and North Gojjam zones.
[ENA] The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) is committed to further reinforcing its partnership with Ethiopia in the coffee sector, the agency Director Michele Morana told ENA.
[ENA] Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration has urged stakeholders to coordinate efforts in response to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which poses significant challenges to Ethiopia's critical exports.
[ENA] Addis Ababa, 25, 2025 (ENA)-- The first national anti-trafficking hotline was launched in Ethiopia today.
[ENA] The Joint Summit of the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) reported significant progress in efforts to restore peace and security in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).