U.S. airstrike in Somalia kills five al-Shabaab members
The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike killing five al-Shabaab terrorists in the vicinity of Janaale, Somalia.
U.S. launches nationwide media trainings in Ethiopia
The United States Embassy in Addis Ababa launched on Wednesday nationwide media trainings that will help empower both state and private media outlets in the lead to elections in 2020.
Ethiopia opposition criticizes U.S. statement on Nile dam
Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (Ezema), the major opposition party in Ethiopia has criticized the statement issued by the United Sates Government in relation to the ongoing negotiations among Ethiopia, Egypt and…
Ethiopia Nile dam to get 4.9 billion m³ water
The Government of Ethiopia announced that it will continue the construction of Great Ethiopian Reconnaissance Dam (GERD) and starts filling water into the dam next July as previously scheduled.
Ethiopians celebrate European colonizers’ defeat at Adwa
Ethiopians across the country today colorfully celebrated 124th anniversary of the Battle of Adwa, the first black people victory over highly armed Western colonizers – the Italians.
U.S. provides finance supporting democratic elections in Ethiopia
The United States and the National Elections Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) signed a memorandum of understanding for a new $30.4 million program to support the upcoming August 2020 national elections of Ethiopia.
Ethiopia Prosperity Party to open offices in Tigray
To secure more votes during the upcoming August general election, the ruling coalition in Ethiopia, Prosperity Party, has announced its plan to open branches in every district of Tigray Region.
Ethiopia: Tigray Region pardons 2,332 prisoners
The Tigray Region of Ethiopia announced today pardoning 2,332 prisoners who were serving their sentences in different prisons.
European Commission President arrives Ethiopia
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, today arrived Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to attend the 10th round of African Union (AU)- European Union (EU) Commission-to-Commission meeting.
Ethiopia refuses to participate in Nile negotiation
The Government of Ethiopia has said that it will not participate in the U.S. mediated negotiation with Egypt and Sudan on Great Ethiopian Reconnaissance Dam (GERD).
Ethiopia to release 60 ex-officials, opposition figures
The Government of Ethiopia on Monday announced its plan to release from prison 60 former officials implicated in grand corruption and crimes against humanity, among others.
Ethiopian special envoy meets Egypt President
A special envoy of Ethiopia led by the former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Hailemariam Desalegn, on Sunday met with Egypt President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
Ethiopia, Saudi discuss military cooperation
A delegation of Ethiopia led by the chief of staff General Adam Mohammed has visited Saudi Arabia this week to discuss military cooperation between the two countries.
Abiy meets Ethiopian Reconciliation Commission members
Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Dr. Abiy Ahmed received report of the National Reconciliation Commission, which has been working to resolve the differences among different communities in Ethiopia.