Tension grows in Ethiopia ahead of Orthodox Church protests
As the tension between the Government of Ethiopia and Ethiopian Orthodox Church grows, sub cities in the capital Addis Ababa told schools to close today.
Council urges Ethiopian media to refrain from hate speech
Ethiopia Media Council (EMC) today urged media outlets in the country and outside to stop sensationalizing the internal conflict within the Ethiopian orthodox Church.
Russia FM Lavrov visits strategic nation in Red Sea
A Russian delegation led by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday visited Eritrea, the strategic nation in the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa, to discuss bilateral relations.
Ethiopia improves its Ibrahim Governance Index score
Ethiopia’s Overall Governance score in Ibrahim Index of African Governance has improved over the last decade (2012-2021) and has done so at an accelerated pace over the most recent five years (2017-2021).
Ethiopia supreme court president, deputy resign
The President of the Supreme Court of Ethiopia, Meaza Ashenafi, and her deputy Solomon Areda have resigned and parliament approved today the individuals replacing them.
Diaspora launches Ethiopia’s constitutional reform dialogue
The American Ethiopian Public Affairs Committee (AEPAC) has launched a new platform to engage the one million strong diaspora community in the United States with the national dialogue underway in Ethiopia “by…
Germany, France to scale up relations with Ethiopia
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen, met today with the Foreign Ministers of Germany, Mrs. Annalena Baerbok, and France, Mrs. Catherine Colonna.
Chinese foreign minister visits Ethiopia
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Demeke Mekonnen, expressed his delight and gratitude to the Chinese new Foreign Minister, Qin Gang who has made Ethiopia his first African destination since taking office.
Ethiopia officials arrive at rebels-held Mekelle
A delegation of the federal Government of Ethiopia led by Speaker of the House of Peoples Representatives (Ethiopian Parliament), Tagesse Chafo today arrived rebels-held Mekelle city for official visit.
ENDC invites armed groups in Ethiopia for national dialog
Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC), an independent federal institution established to facilitate inclusive dialog, says it is open to welcome armed groups in the country and allow them to reflect their interests…
U.S. Congressman urges for loan delay to Ethiopian Airlines
Congressman Brad Sherman of the United States urges The Export-Import Bank of the United States [EXIM] to delay loan to Ethiopian Airlines, the fully state-owned aviation company of Ethiopia.
Benishangul rebels in Ethiopia ink peace deal
Benishangul People Liberation Movement (BPLM), a rebel group in Benishangul Gumz region of Ethiopia, agreed to stop fighting and work peacefully with the regional administration.
Ethiopia urges its diplomats to promote pan-African values
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen urges Ethiopian diplomats to promote pan-African values.
Ethiopia, Nigeria foreign ministers met in Niger
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen, met with his Nigerian counterpart, Jeoffrey Jideofor Onyeama, yesterday on the margins of the AU Extra-ordinary Summit…