Ethiopia and Algeria drew 3-3 on Tuesday in a dramatic 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match.
Host Ethiopia started the game with fervor;…
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Ethiopia Ordered to Pay $150,000 Compensation to Girl Abducted and Raped 15 Years Ago
The African Commission on Human and People’s Rights has ordered the Ethiopian government to pay $150,000 in compensation to a woman, who was raped 15…
Ethiopian Security Officers Allegedly Abduct 2 Kenyans and Steal Firearms from Police in Border Town
Ethiopian security officials have allegedly abducted two Kenyan civilians and stole two firearms from police reservists in northeast Kenya’s Marsabit County.
The incident reportedly happened…
Grenade Attack Kills 2 Students in Southern Ethiopia University
A hand grenade attack at a university campus in southern Ethiopia has killed two students and injured six others.
The deadly incident happened on Thursday…
Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan Endorse French Firm to Conduct Technical Studies on Impact of Grand Renaissance Dam
Two French firms are finally set to conduct studies on how the construction Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is likely to affect the Nile and…
Ethiopia quells Egyptian fears over renaissance dam
By Nigel Wilson
Egypt’s foreign minister returned from Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa confident that the two countries would work together to protect Egypt’s water rights…
Getaneh Kebede Joins Ethiopian Walyas for World Cup Play Off
Ethiopian striker Getaneh Kebede joined his team-mates in training on Monday ahead of the November 16th march against Nigeria.
Getaneh arrived at the Walya camp…
Ethiopia issues potash mining license to Canada’s Allana Potash
The Ethiopian Ministry of Mines has issued a mining license for the country’s Danakhil Potash Project to Allana Potash – a Canadian mineral exploration company.…
Ethiopian PM links opposition leaders to terrorism
Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn says his government has proof that some opposition leaders who organized anti-government protests last month are linked to terrorist groups…
Ethiopia says it will not withdraw from Somalia
Ethiopian Prime Minister, Hailemariam Deslaegn, has stated unequivocally that his county will not withdraw its troops from Somalia.
This comes a day after Ethiopia reduced…
Ethiopia and Egypt hold talks during UN General assembly
Ethiopian foreign minister Dr Tedros Adhanom held talks with his ministerial colleague from Egypt during the 68th General Assembly in New York.
Dr. Tedros met…
Ethiopian Opposition Protests Anti-Terrorism Law
Members of a leading Ethiopian opposition party took to streets of Addis Ababa on Sunday to protest the country’s anti-terrorism law.
Speaking during the protests,…
A Resurgent Opposition in Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA – An Ethiopian opposition group, Union for Democracy and Justice party (UDJ), has held a large protest demonstration in Addis Ababa on Sunday,…
Al-Shabaab Not a Threat to Ethiopia’s Security
The Spokesperson of Ethiopia’s foreign ministry, Ambassador Dina Mufti, said on Wednesday last week that Somali-Based islamist militant group did not pose any imminent threat…
Microsoft4Africa to Train Developers in East Africa
Microsoft4Africa has announced the launch of an immersion program designed to train developers in east Africa. Earlier this year, the company revealed that it plans…
Ethiopia Signs Cooperation Agreement with Poland
Ethiopia has entered into a cooperation framework agreement with Poland in an effort to boost bilateral relations between the two countries.
Ethiopian Foreign Affairs State…
Ethiopia Concerned Over Allegations of Chemical Weapon Use by Syria
The Ethiopian Government has expressed grave concern over allegations that Syria has been using chemical weapons.
The allegations were contained in an investigative report by…
Ethiopia under threat of Al Qaeda attack
After the attack on Westgate mall in Nairobi on Saturday, governments across East Africa are bracing themselves for the possibility of attacks from Al Qaeda.…
Ethiopian police blocked an opposition party’s demonstration Sunday
A large protest demonstration that was called by the opposition Semayawi (Blue) Party in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa failed to take place after security forces…
Ethiopia supports Kenya’s intent to pull out of the Rome statute
Ethiopia has come out in support of Kenya’s push for African Union member countries to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC). Ethiopia is the…
Ethiopia urges Sudan and Egypt to meet GERD recommendations
The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday issued a statement calling for a collaboration between her government and the governments of Sudan and Egypt in…
Ethiopia Makes Great Progress in Reducing Child Deaths
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health announced this week that the country has met the target of Millennium Development Goal number four on reducing child mortality by…
Ethiopia Strongly Condemns Attack on Jubaland’s President
The Ethiopian government has condemned a Thursday car bomb attack on the president of Jubaland by Al-Shabaab, an islamist militant group.
President Sheikh Ahmed Mohamed…
Ethiopia and Iceland to Partner on Development of Geothermal Energy
The Government of Ethiopia has entered into a partnership with the Icelandic International Development Agency (ICEIDA) for geothermal surface exploration and capacity building for geothermal…
Ethiopia Celebrates the New Year
Ethiopians on Wednesday ushered in the new year of 2006. The Ethiopian calendar, contrary to other universally recognized calendars, indicates that there are 13 months…
Trial Against Kenya’s Deputy President Begins at the ICC
The trial against Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto for alleged crimes against humanity began Tuesday at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
He is accused of…
U.S. Couple Stands Trial for the Death of their Adopted Ethiopian Daughter
A jury has resumed deliberations in the case of a U.S. couple charged with manslaughter in the death of their 13-year-old adopted daughter from Ethiopia.…
World Cup: Ethiopia will go to Brazil
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – Ethiopia’S ‘Walias Antelopes’ eliminated South Africa from the World Cup Africa zone qualifying competition Saturday by defeating Central African Republic 2-1…
Ethiopia and Sudan Meet to Discuss Border Security Issues
Defense ministers from Ethiopia and Sudan and other experts have concluded a three day meeting on cooperation between the two countries.
Colonel Al-Sawarmi Khalid Saad,…
Ethiopian Government Rejects Presidential Pardon for Jailed Journalist
Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn’s government has rejected a presidential pardon for journalist, Woubshet Taye, who was sentenced to 14 years imprisonment earlier this year.
Mr…
Ethiopian Government Denies Opposition Party Authorization to Hold Public Rally
Members of the Ethiopian opposition were on Sunday denied an opportunity to hold a rally demanding the release of jailed activists.
The Blue Party had…
Last Immigrant Group of Ethiopian Jews Arrives in Israel
Israeli authorities have completed the last mass immigration of 450 Ethiopians Jews to the Jewish state which was founded 65 years ago.
The immigrants arrived…
Economic Growth in Ethiopia Slows Down to 7 Percent
The World Bank predicts that Ethiopia’s GDP could grow by 7percent in the next year, significantly shy of the 10.6 percent average that the country…
Wild Polio Virus from West Africa Spreads to Ethiopia
A recent polio outbreak which has affected several Horn of Africa countries has officially spread to Ethiopia. On August 14, the country discovered its first…
Ethiopia Claims Device Discovered at Airport was “Not an Explosive”
An Ethiopian government official has denied reports that explosive devices were discovered and disarmed at Addis Ababa’s Bole International airport last week.
“The device was…
Ethiopia Commemorates the Late Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, One Year Later
Residents of Ethiopia’s capital of Addis Ababa, were awoken by a 21 gun salute on Tuesday morning to commemorate the first year anniversary after the…
Ethiopia Signs $800 Million Deal with ZTE for Expansion of Mobile Phone Infrastructure
Ethio Telecom has signed a deal worth $800 million with Chinese telecom giant ZTE to expand its mobile phone infrastructure and introduce a high speed…
Ethiopian Police Discover and Disarm Explosives at Addis Ababa Airport
Ethiopian federal police averted a potential explosion at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport on Friday after discovering two explosive devices at the departure terminal.…
Mohammed Aman Wins Gold for Ethiopia in World Championships
Mohammed Aman became the second Ethiopian athlete to win a gold medal at the Moscow World Championships after a breathtaking finish to the men’s 800…
African Trade Ministers and U.S. Government Officials in Ethiopia to Review AGOA Deal
Ethiopia is currently hosting 39 Trade Ministers from African countries and several U.S. government officials who are attending the 12th annual African Growth and Opportunity…
Ethiopian Muslims Protest Government Interference in Islamic Affairs During Eid
Ethiopian Muslims staged protests in the streets of, the county’s capital, Addis Ababa, during the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr on Thursday.
The protests are…
Ethiopian Cargo Plane Crashes while Transporting Military Weapons
An Ethiopian, military cargo plane crash landed at a Mogadishu airport on Friday while transporting weapons, says Somali security officials
According to witnesses, the plane…
Ethiopia Develops Strategy on the United States-Africa Growth Opportunity Act
Ethiopia is the first pilot country to develop a strategy that will allow it to benefit from the United States-Africa Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA).According to…
Kenyan Businesses Urge Ethiopia to Eliminate Trade Bottlenecks
Kenyan manufacturers have asked the Ethiopian government to eliminate bottlenecks currently hindering the development of bilateral trade between the two neighbours.
Speaking on behalf of…
Four Kenyan Fishermen Abducted by Ethiopian Militia from Lake Turkana
Suspected Merille Militia from Ethiopia on Thursday abducted four Kenyan fishermen near Kanamkuny beach at the Todonyang border point.
Turkana North OCPD, Bernard Nyakwaka, stated…
UN Staff Injured as South Sudan-Bound Helicopter Crashes in Ethiopia
Several people were injured when a helicopter carrying U.N. personnel crashed in the town of Debre Zeit, 50 kilometers (30 miles) outside of Addis Ababa,…
Ethiopia at Risk of Polio Outbreak Due to Porous Borders with Somalia
Ninety Four (94) cases of polio have been reported in south-central Somalia pointing to a fast spreading outbreak, says Somalia’s Ministry of Health. New cases…
Ethiopian Government and UNDP To Establish an International Peace-keepers’ Training Institute
An international training institute for peace-keepers will be setup in Ethiopia by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in collaboration with the Ethiopian government. The…