The government of Ethiopia has announced a series of measures aimed at stabilising fuel supply and controlling prices following a sharp increase in global petroleum costs linked to tensions in the Middle East. Speaking at a press conference, Finance Minister Ahmed Shide described the recent surge in fuel prices as…
A new report by Amnesty International has documented serious human rights violations in Oromia Region, the most populous region of Ethiopia, accusing insurgent fighters of committing widespread abuses against women and girls between 2020 and 2024. The report alleges that fighters linked to the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) carried out…
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…
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Addis Ababa on Wednesday, beginning a two-day official visit to Ethiopia. He was welcomed by the country’s Foreign Minister and is scheduled to meet President Salassie and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed later in the day. Diplomatic Push in the Horn of Africa The visit…
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 – Across Africa, millions continue to face daily struggles with water scarcity, unsafe drinking water, and inadequate sanitation facilities. These challenges strike at the heart of human dignity, undermine the collective pursuit of prosperous, healthy communities, and threaten progress toward Aspiration 1 of Agenda 2063: “A Prosperous…
Asmara/Addis Ababa – Tensions are escalating in the Horn of Africa after Eritrea forcefully rejected Ethiopian accusations that its troops are operating inside Ethiopian territory. Ethiopia had demanded the withdrawal of Eritrean forces, alleging they were backing insurgents fighting federal troops, particularly in the Amhara region. In response, Eritrea’s Information…
Oromia, Ethiopia – In the dense forests of Ethiopia’s largest region, a shadow war continues to grind on, leaving millions of civilians trapped in a devastating stalemate. The conflict between the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) and government forces has escalated into a humanitarian crisis, with both sides accused of committing…