German president arrives Ethiopia
For four days’ official visit President of German Frank-Walter Steinmeier is set to arrive Addis Ababa, Ethiopia this afternoon.
Mass grave found in Ethiopia
The Federal prosecutor office of Ethiopia says it has found mass grave of 56 individuals in Somali region.
Ethiopia jails Meles Zanawi’s right-hand
Ethiopian government jails Bereket Simon, the most influential person in the ruling coalition who is also considered as the right-hand of the late Meles Zenawi.
UN applauds Ethiopia’s new refugees law
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) describes Ethiopia’s historic new refugee law, as ‘one of the most progressive refugee policies in Africa’ allowing refugees to obtain work permits.
Ethiopia says 66 Al Shabaab insurgents killed in Kismayo
UPDATED: Ethiopian troops in Somalia along with the Somalia government forces have killed 66 Al Shabaab insurgents in Kismayo area and destroyed nine Land Cruiser pickups equipped with heavy explosives, Ministry of…
Ethiopia Defense Council discusses reform progress
As part of the ongoig reform, the Defense Coucil of Ethiopia held a consultation meeting at Prime Minister Office on legal operational frameworks, organization and efficeiency of the military.
House Speaker admits Ethiopia’s parliament used as ‘rubber-stamp’
The Deputy Speaker of Ethiopia’s House of Peoples Representatives said the parliament was working under the influences of the ruling party and the executive.
President urges Ethiopian army to investigate civilians’ death
Following the recent shootings of Ethiopian army at the people in Metema and Chilga areas of Amhara Region, President of Amhara Region Gedu Andargachew calls for immediate investigation.
Political parties in Ethiopia approve discussion guideline
With the aim of advancing the discussions on the overall democratization process of the country and the upcoming elections, active political parties in Ethiopia on Thursday have approved a guideline.
Ethiopia benchmarks Kenya, France to form naval force
The Government of Ethiopia, one of the largest landlocked countries in the world, says it is bench-marking making the experiences of Kenya and France to establish a naval force after it has…
Prime Minister of Ireland set to visit Ethiopia
With aim of strengthening diplomatic ties, the Prime Minister of Ireland Leo Varadkar is set to visit Addis Ababa, Ethiopia tomorrow.
Ethiopia, Eritrea re-opens Humera-Omhajer border
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia and Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea re-opened the third border connecting the people of the two countries.
China expresses support to Ethiopia’s reform
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who arrives Addis Ababa on Thursday for official visit, expressed his country’s support to the reform Ethiopia is currently undertaking.
Dire Dawa Administration fires 76 officials
The Dire Dawa City Administration located in the eastern part of Ethiopia, fires 76 officials who failed to exercise good governance and address the issue the public has been complaining about.