Rebels in Ethiopia’s restive Tigray region have warned that federal authorities appear to be preparing to “wage war” again, amid reports of troop and equipment build-ups along the regional border. The warning comes just over two years after the end of a brutal civil war that pitted federal forces, allied…
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has reaffirmed that his government has “no intention of invading or attacking others,” while pressing for sovereign access to a seaport, an ambition that is heightening tensions in the Horn of Africa. “We have no intention of violating or invading the sovereignty of others, but…
Ethiopia has revoked the licence of Addis Standard, one of the country’s few independent online media outlets, citing alleged harm to national interests. The move, announced Tuesday by the Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA), marks the latest restriction on press freedom in Africa’s second most populous nation. Government Statement According to…
Ethiopia celebrated the 65th anniversary of its Special Operations Command on Sunday, February 22, 2026, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed praising the military’s modernization efforts during a ceremony in Hawassa. National Celebration in Hawassa The event, held at Hawassa International Stadium, drew senior military leaders including Chief of General Staff…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday firmly denied claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that Ethiopia’s new mega-dam was financed by the United States. The $4-billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), which straddles a tributary of the River Nile, is set to generate 5,150 megawatts of…
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali has joined global leaders in mourning the death of Kenya’s former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga. In an official statement shared on his X account on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Prime Minister Abiy expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the veteran Kenyan statesman. He…