Ethiopia releases over 100,000 prisoners
Following the political and economic reform launched a year ago, the Government of Ethiopia has released over 100,000 prisoners, says Prime Minister Abiy.
Ethiopia appoints military, intelligence bosses
Following Saturday’s coup attempt, the Government of Ethiopia today announced appointment of a new army chief of staff, intelligence and ground force.
United States condemns Ethiopian officials’ assassination
The United States Government condemns Ethiopian officials last Saturday assassinations in Bahir Dar and Addis Ababa city.
Colombia set to open embassy in Ethiopia
The Government of Colombia is set to open an embassy in the political capital of Africa, Addis Ababa, says Foreign Ministry of Ethiopia.
Ethiopia secures $40 million to conduct free election next May
Supporting Ethiopia’s ongoing democratization process and reform, The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and donor countries have provided $40 million financial support to the Electoral Board of Ethiopia.
Instability forces Ethiopia to postpone population census
During their joint meeting this morning the Ethiopian Parliament and the House of Federation decided to postpone national population census of Ethiopia by over one-year period.
Sudan releases 78 Ethiopian prisoners
The Transitional Military Council of Sudan has released 78 Ethiopian prisoners, who were in Sudanese jails for many years.
Amnesty urges Ethiopia to stop harassing outspoken journalist
Amnesty International today urged the Government of Ethiopia to stop the police from harassing the outspoken and award-winning journalist Eskinder Nega.
Ethiopia premier arrives Khartoum to mediate troubled nation
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia arrives Khartoum, Sudan this morning to mediate the military council and the opposition leaders.
World leaders gather in Vancouver for women conference
Including Ethiopia’s President Sahlework Zewde and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, four nations heads of states sat side-by-side young leaders and grassroots advocates, as delegates from more than 165 countries gather for the Women…
Ethiopian Army brings back 1,500 people exiled to Sudan
The Ethiopian Army says it has helped the return of 1,500 Ethiopians exiled to the neighboring Sudan from western and central Gondar area of Amhara region following the recent conflicts.
Refugees International accuses Ethiopia of forcing displaced people to resettle
Refugees International (RI) expresses its concern that Ethiopian governments action to resettl the internally displaced people forcefully will worsen the current displacement in Ethiopia.
Five Ethiopian opposition parties set to merge
Preparing for the upcoming May 2020 enational election of Ethiopia five opposition political parties have agreed to merge forming anew party, Hibir Ethiopia Democratic Party.
Ethiopia tops by violence displaced number of people
Ethiopia has become the top in the world in the number of displaced people due to violence and conflicts, a new global report said.