Tigray of Ethiopia gets new political party
The Tigray Region of Ethiopia gets a new political party, Salsawi Weyane Tigray, that follows social democratic political ideology.
Ethiopia’s new opposition elects Dr. Berhanu Nega as leader
The new party established by former opposition figures and six opposition parties today elected the former leader of Patriots G7, Dr. Berhanu Nega as its leader.
Ethiopia’s opposition figures launch new party
In preparations to the upcoming May 2020 national election, the former members of the opposition party, Unity for Democracy and Justice (Andinet), G7 Patriots and five other opposition political parties have merged…
Saudi releases 1,400 Ethiopians from prison
The Government of Saudi Arabia today released 1,400 Ethiopians who were serving prison sentences, said, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia.
Ethiopia detains 600 people for displacing millions
The committee assigned by the Ethiopian Parliament said 600 people are so far detained for fueling conflicts and displacing millions of people in in the country over the last one year.
UN agency suspends operations in western Ethiopia
The United Nations Higher Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has said it has suspended its operations in the Western part of Ethiopia, Gambella region due to insecurity.
Journalists from the globe confer in Ethiopia
Journalists from across the world gathered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for a three days conference and celebrate the World Press Freedom Day.
Ethiopia appoints new defense, foreign ministers
Reshuffling his cabinet for the third time since coming to power a year ago, the reformist Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia today appointed new foreign affairs, defense and construction ministers.
Ethiopia urges Sudanese to avoid division
Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed calls on Sudanese people to avoid division and work together towards one united Sudan.
Sudanese army overthrows President Al Bashir
Following several months long street protests, the Sudanese army today overthrows President Al Bashir and put him under house arrest.
Causalities of gangs’ attack in Ethiopia reaches 27
The number people killed by heavily armed gangs in Amhara region over the weekend has increased to 27, according to a state media.
United States to help Ethiopia improve rule of law
Today, the United States announced the launch of its new two-year, $4 million Feteh project to support the strengthening of independent rule of law institutions in Ethiopia.
Armed men kill at least 16 people in Ethiopia
Heavily armed men wearing Ethiopian military uniform, kill at least 16 people over the weekend in Kemise, Majete and Ataye areas of North Shoa in Amhara Region of Ethiopia and burned churches…
Eritrea accuses Turkey, Qatar of supporting opposition
The Government of Eritrea accused the government of Turkey and Qatar for supporting an opposition called Eritrean Muslim League and working to obstruct the peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea.