News
October 11, 2024
Oromia State President hints at peace talks with ‘OLA Central Zone Command’ amid reports…
Shimelis Abdisa, president of the Oromia Region. Addis Abeba – Shimelis Abdisa, President of the…
Op/Ed
October 11, 2024
Fano’s Rebellion: A prelude to Stalemate or Resolution?
Members of the Fano, a militia group fighting government forces in the Amhara region (Photo:…
News
October 11, 2024
Somalia, Egypt, and Eritrea agree to strengthen Somalia’s capacity to ‘protect Its land and…
Presidents Isaias Afwerki (left), Abdel Fattah El-Sisi (middle), and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (right) at the…
News
October 10, 2024
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi arrives in Asmara for tripartite summit on regional ‘security,…
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi arriving at Asmara International Airport, being welcomed by Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki.…
News Analysis
October 9, 2024
Escalating conflict in Lebanon leaves Ethiopian migrants in peril amid nightly airstrikes, displacement
Smoke rises after the Israeli bombardment of Beirut, amid continuing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and…
News
October 9, 2024
Gov’t raises fuel prices by up to eight birr per liter; experts, consumers warn…
Addis Abeba – In one of the most significant fuel price increases in recent years, the Ethiopian…
In-Depth Analysis
October 8, 2024
Education Under Siege: Grade 12 exam results expose education crisis in conflict-hit Amhara, Oromia…
Students in Oromia have been significantly affected by the ongoing conflict between government forces and…
News
October 7, 2024
New President asserts ‘monopoly of violence’ for gov’t, warns ‘no more tolerance’ for political…
Today, Taye Atske – Selassie was sworn in as the new president of the nation…
Commentary
October 3, 2024
Irreecha: What it is and what it isn’t
A picture taken during 2023 Irreecha celebration (Photo: Addis Standard) By Asnake Erko1 , Genet…
News
September 30, 2024
OLA denies split following reports of Central Zone Command defection
Fighters of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – The Oromo…
In-Depth Analysis
September 30, 2024
China Opens Doors Wide: Ethiopia set to tap massive consumer market as second-biggest economy…
(Photo: Ethiopian Embassy in Beijing/Facebook) By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssa Addis Abeba – In a landmark decision announced at…
Analysis
September 23, 2024
What is driving Egypt’s involvement in the Ethiopia-Somalia standoff?
Tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia escalates following Egypt’s defense agreement with Somalia (Photo Illustration: Addis…
Analysis
September 20, 2024
Caught in the Crossfire: Ethiopian migrants in Egypt trapped in a cycle of abuse, arbitrary…
Despite a recent surge in reported incidents of harassment, hate speech, and violence directed at…
Editorial
September 18, 2024
Ethiopia’s right to the Nile: A defense of sovereignty and the fair and equitable…
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam’s (GERD) power output expanded by 800 MW, following the activation…
In-Depth Analysis
September 16, 2024
TPLF Leadership Rift: Factional infighting threatens Tigray’s fragile peace, post-war recovery
A picture taken during the conclusion of TPLF’s 11-day leadership meeting on 16 July, 2024,…
News
September 14, 2024
Ethiopian FM raises concerns over ‘post-ATMIS arrangement’, calls for AGOA restoration in talks with…
Ambassador Mike Hammer, U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa (left), with Ethiopian Foreign…
Tribute
September 14, 2024
Andreas Esheté (1945-2024): A tribute
Professor Andreas Esheté (1945-2024) (Photo: Addis Abeba University/Facebook) By Mehari Taddele Maru (@DrMehari) Addis Abeba…
News
September 11, 2024
Somaliland tells diplomats in Hargeisa MoU with Ethiopia ‘finalized’, ‘formal legal agreement imminent’
Dr. Essa Kayd, Minister of Foreign Affairs met with reps of diplomatic missions in Hargeisa.…
News
September 10, 2024
Some 178 Tigrayan former army members facing up to death sentences in Ethiopia jails…
Judges at the Southern Command First Instance Military Court presided over the sentencing of Tigrayan…
News
September 7, 2024
NISS reports detention of 49 agency owners, implicates gov’t, embassy personnel in human trafficking…
(Photo: EBC) Addis Abeba – The National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) of Ethiopia announced…
In-Depth Analysis
September 6, 2024
Farm or Fight: Farmers in Oromia’s Horro Guduru Wollega zone struggle against forced conscription…
In March 2022, a proclamation facilitating the implementation of Gachana Sirna, a system designed to…
News
September 5, 2024
Seven senior OLF leaders released after over four years of detention without charges, despite…
Senior OLF leaders stand together holding flowers after being released from detention Addis Abeba –…
News
September 4, 2024
Gonder City authorities implicate security forces’ involvement in surging crimes of kidnapping for ransom,…
The historic city of Gonder is experiencing a wave crimes of kidnapping for ransom and…
News
September 3, 2024
Kidnapping, murder of two-year-old sparks deadly protests in Gondar; two reported dead
The discovery of the body of a two-year-old girl named Nolawit Zegeye in Gondar city…
News
September 3, 2024
Ethiopian Airlines cites ‘frozen account’ as latest reason for suspending flights to Asmara
Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, speaking at a media briefing at Ethiopian Airlines Headquarters…
In-Depth Analysis
September 2, 2024
Ethiopian National Dialogue: Can it deliver on its promises?
A Sidama elder elects representatives who participated in the agenda-setting process of the national dialogue…
Tribute
August 30, 2024
In Memoriam: Professor Andreas Eshete
Andreas Eshete, a distinguished philosopher and former president of the Addis Abeba University (AAU), passed…
News
August 28, 2024
Ethiopia says ATMIS transition ‘fraught with dangers’, warns it ‘cannot stand idle’ while‘actors taking…
On 27 August, Egypt sent two C-130 military aircraft to Mogadishu, Somalia Addis Abeba –…
Analysis
August 28, 2024
From Water to Power: Ethiopia activates key turbines at GERD amid regional diplomatic maneuvering,…
On 24 August, 2024, the Ethiopian government announced the successful activation of the third and…
Editorial
August 23, 2024
Rising sexual violence against women and girls is seeping into what’s left of the…
Addis Abeba – Last week, an event unfolded that shook the entire country to its…
News
August 22, 2024
Ethiopia, Kenya unite against alleged OLA-Al-Shabaab collaboration: cross-border terror threat
Nuradin Mohamed Haji, the Director General of Kenya’s Intelligence Service, convened with Ambassador Redwan Hussien,…
News
August 21, 2024
Somalia President’s recent statements “deny the reality on the ground, go against good neighborliness”:…
Adem Farah. Photo: Prosperity Party Addis Abeba – Adem Farah, Head of the Coordination Center…
News Analysis
August 20, 2024
Brutal murder of 7-year-old Heaven Awet provokes outrage, fuels demands for stronger protection of…
The late Heaven Awet (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – The brutal rape and murder of seven-year-old…
In-Depth Analysis
August 20, 2024
From Hope to Despair: Tigray returnees confront harsh realities, aid shortages
As of 04 July, 2024, nearly 2,200 internally displaced persons (IDPs) have returned to the…
News
August 19, 2024
TPLF re-elects Debretsion as Chairman, suspends Tigray Interim Admin President, others from party membership
Amanuel Assefa, left, replaced Getachew Reda as deputy of Debretsion, right. Picture: TPLF Addis Abeba…
News
August 15, 2024
Ethiopia calls on AU, UN for ‘careful’ post-ATMIS peacekeeping deployment in Somalia
Nebiyu Tedla, spokesperson for the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Photo: MoFA/Facebook) Addis Abeba – Ethiopia has…
News
August 14, 2024
Somaliland questions Türkiye’s impartiality after Ethiopia, Somalia talks end without results; Ethiopia eyes ‘secure,…
Ethiopia and Somalia Foreign Ministers Taye Atske Selassie. (right) and Ahmed Fiqi (left) with their…
News
August 13, 2024
Ethiopia, Somalia poised for third round after latest talks in Ankara end without results
Ethiopian and Somali foreign ministers during the first round talks in early July. (Photo: Turkish…
News
August 13, 2024
TPLF begins 14th Congress amidst escalating controversy, leadership absenteeism
News: TPLF begins 14th regular meeting amidst escalating controversy, leadership absenteeism Addis Abeba – The…
News
August 13, 2024
TPLF pushes forward with party congress despite warning from Election Board
Participants of the TPLF general assembly started arriving in Mekelle as of Monday 12 August…
News
August 12, 2024
Federal gov’t says TPLF legality issue resolved, regional authorities ban demonstrations as intraparty tensions…
Participants of contended TPLF congress started arriving in Mekelle amid regional authorities announcing ban on…
News
August 12, 2024
Ethiopia, Somalia talks set to commence in Ankara as Türkiye attempts to ease tensions
PM Abiy Ahmed seeing off Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at Bole International Airport, Addis…
News
August 10, 2024
Electoral Board once again rejects TPLF reinstatement, registers it under special condition
TPLF logo displayed on a flag (Photo: TPLF Facebook Page) Addis Abeba – The National…
News
August 9, 2024
Getachew Reda boycotts upcoming TPLF congress as military leaders warn against deepening rift
Getachew Reda, president of Interim Administration of Tigray (Photo: AFP) Addis Abeba – The president…
News Analysis
August 8, 2024
Price hikes amid stringent gov’t measures left consumers in Addis Abeba anxious, uncertain
Addis Abeba has seen a significant rise in prices for a range of consumer goods…
Analysis
August 7, 2024
Is Ethiopia’s transitional justice quasi-compliance?
(Illustration: Addis Standard) By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssa Addis Abeba – Concerns regarding the capability of…
News
August 6, 2024
Federal high court acquits Taye Dendea on two charges, orders defense on third
Taye Dendea, former state minister has been imprisoned since December 2023 (Photo: Taye Dendea/Facebook) Addis…
News
August 6, 2024
HRW calls for release of Batte Urgessa’s detained brother, urges international investigation
Milo Urgessa (left), the brother of the late Batte Urgessa, a prominent Oromo political figure…
Editorial
August 5, 2024
The unlawful detention of OLF executives: A Blight on Ethiopia’s judicial integrity
From left to right, Geda Gebisa, Dawit Abdeta, Geda Oljira, Mikael Boran, Lemi Begna, Kenasa…
In-Depth Analysis
August 2, 2024
Ethiopia’s Forex Market Reforms: Tumble or Turnaround?
Following the forex reform, the local birr had exchange rate as high as 90.6 birr…
News
August 2, 2024
Birr plummets after PM Abiy calls to further narrow gap between official, black markets
PM Abiy Ahmed provided explanation over the recent macro-economic reform policy (Photo: PM Office/Facebook) Addis…
News
August 1, 2024
Somaliland establishes ‘Ministerial Level State Recognition Taskforce’
PM Abiy Ahmed Ali and Somaliland president Muse Bihi Abdi signed the MoU in Addis…
News
July 31, 2024
Lawmakers approve World Bank’s $1.5B grant, concessional loan; Ministry to submit additional budget request
Addis Abeba – In its first emergency meeting of the third year, the House of…
News Alert
July 30, 2024
World Bank provides $1B grant, $500M concessional credit for Ethiopia
Addis Abeba – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved today the Ethiopia First…
The Interview
July 30, 2024
My Interview with Hachalu Hundessa: “The Other Is a Divine Creation”
By Andrew DeCort, PhDRecorded on April 11, 2019 in Addis Abeba Introduction On April 11,…
News
July 29, 2024
Birr depreciates by initial 30% as Ethiopia introduces market-based exchange regime
On Monday, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia reported a buying rate of 74 birr for 1USD,…
News
July 26, 2024
Ethiopia dismayed over ‘unwanted and irresponsible’ statements by Somalia senior officials
Part of the weapons seized local militia in Somalia. Pictures: The daily Somalia. Addis Abeba…
News
July 26, 2024
Three killed following new attack in North Shoa, Oromia region, 400 students stranded at…
On 08 July, students arrived at Salale University in Fiche town to attend a school…
News
July 25, 2024
UN expects death toll from Gofa landslide to rise up to 500, 257 bodies…
Search and rescue operations are still ongoing at the scene of the deadliest landslide scene…
In-Depth Analysis
July 25, 2024
Tigray’s New Terror: Kidnappings, violence threaten region’s fragile recovery
According to 27 civil society organizations based in Tigray, in the past eleven months alone,…
News
July 24, 2024
Gofa Landslide: “We saw before our eyes as the ground collapsed on all those…
Bodies of 237 people have reportedly been recovered as of Wednesday morning (Photo: Gofa Zone…
News
July 24, 2024
Ethiopian Airlines ‘seeking clarification’ after Eritrea suspends flights effective Sept.
The first Ethiopian commercial flight landed in Asmara on 17 July 2018 after 20 years…
News
July 24, 2024
Somaliland says it ‘vehemently rejects any potential deployment of Turkish naval forces’ within its…
Addis Abeba – In a statement released today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Somaliland…
News
July 23, 2024
Latest: Death toll from South Ethiopia region landslide climbs to over 229, search and…
Lack of machinery is impeding rescue efforts in Gofa zone landslide (Photo: ETV) Addis Abeba…
News
July 23, 2024
Fear, insecurity persists amid recent large-scale IDPs and militia return to Raya Alamata
Archive picture of Alamata town (Photo: VOA) Addis Abeba – Over the past three days,…
Editorial
July 19, 2024
Security apparatus’s failure to stop kidnapping for ransom is a national crisis. The time…
Millions in Ethiopia are living in fear of becoming the next victim of this harrowing…
Commentary
July 18, 2024
Current Ethiopia, Somalia face-off: Somaliland, Al-Shabab, and Türkiye
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Muse Bihi By Mukerrem Miftah (Ph.D.) @MukerremMiftah Addis Abeba…
In-Depth Analysis
July 18, 2024
Empty Desks, Empty Bellies: Budget woes cripple education from primary to higher level
Currently, students attending government universities are allocated 22 birr per day for meals, an amount…
Opinion
July 17, 2024
In search of Ethiopia’s forgotten centrists amid rising political extremes
By Enku Tensay Addis Abeba – Ethiopia’s political extremes in the context of this article…
News
July 17, 2024
Somaliland calls on UN to ‘urgently re-evaluate’ decision to lift Somalia arms embargo after…
Part of the weapons seized local militia in Somalia. Pictures: The daily Somalia. Addis Abeba…
Commentary
July 16, 2024
A plea for evidence-based and relevant monetary policy
The headquarters of the National Bank of Ethiopia (Photo: Capital Finance International) By Ayele Gelan…
In-Depth Analysis
July 12, 2024
Underlying proliferation of armed conflicts and worsening security crisis in Ethiopia
In March, 2024 the Joint Security and Intelligence Task Force confiscated weapons, currency notes of…
News
July 10, 2024
Families of kidnapped university students distressed by overwhelming ransom demands, gov’t inaction
Debark University located in Debark Town, North Gondar Zone of Amhara region, 103km from the…
Commentary
July 8, 2024
Making economic sense of Addis Abeba’s corridor development
The recently completed Mexico-Sarbet corridor, developed under the city’s Corridor Development Project (Photo: Mayor of…
News
July 5, 2024
EHRC urges end to conflicts causing widespread human rights violations in Ethiopia
Daniel Bekele (PhD) held his last presser as EHRC’s chief commissioner (Photo: EHRC/Facebook) Addis Abeba…
News
July 5, 2024
Daniel Bekele departs Ethiopia Rights Commission as chief commissioner
Addis Abeba – Daniel Bekele (PhD) has departed from his position as Chief Commissioner of…
News
July 4, 2024
“Don’t waste money” going around countries to accuse Ethiopia: PM Abiy tells Somalia
Addis Abeba – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told lawmakers today that it was not necessary…
News
July 2, 2024
Ethiopia, Somalia set for second round of talks in Ankara with Türkiye’s mediation
(Photo: Turkish MoFA) Addis Abeba – Following the conclusion of a meeting in the Turkish capital on…
News
July 1, 2024
Nearly 1,500 IDPs return to Tigray’s Tselemti district ‘cautiously’ despite lingering fears
Recently, close to 1,500 internally displaced persons (IDPs) have repatriated to Tigray’s Tselemti district (Photo:…
Analysis
June 28, 2024
Is Western Oromia returning to normalcy?
During a public assembly held in May at Wollega Stadium, Nekemte, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed…
Commentary
June 26, 2024
Oromo political struggle over last half a century: Inquiry on achievements, challenges and the…
Participants of the annual Irreechaa thanksgiving festival carry the two flags that symbolize the Oromo…
News
June 25, 2024
Amid souring relations Somalia accuses Ethiopian troops of unlawful crossings, urges respect for UN…
Ambassador Abukar Dahir Osman, the Permanent Representative of Somalia to the United Nations (Photo: UN)…
News Analysis
June 21, 2024
New VAT amendment sparks heated debate over taxing essential services
A public consultation regarding the proposed amendment to the Value Added Tax (VAT) proclamation, convened…
News Analysis
June 19, 2024
Auditor General exposes rampant financial mismanagement, massive overdue receivables
On 18 June 18, 2024, Meseret Demisse, the head of the Office of the Federal…
Editorial
June 15, 2024
Disarmament amidst militarized conflicts, a faltering commitment, and absence of political settlement will not…
At least 270,000 ex-fighters await DDR in Tigray alone (Illustration: Matias Samuel/Addis Standard) Addis Abeba…
News
June 12, 2024
Ethiopia eyes new tax reforms to power its near trillion-birr budget for upcoming fiscal…
Finance Minister Ahmed Shide (Photo: HoPR/Facebook) Addis Abeba – With the proposed federal budget nearing one…
In-Depth Analysis
June 10, 2024
A New Dawn: Ethiopia gears up for economic leap with first-ever stock exchange
With the majority of the preparatory tasks being finalized, the introduction of the Ethiopian Security…
News
June 5, 2024
UN humanitarian response during Tigray war “amount to a system failure” – report
WFP registering families in urgent need of food assistance in Dessie, Amhara region, November 2021…
The Interview
May 31, 2024
Sister Kahsa Hagos: A tale of heroism, hope for survivors of Gender-Based Violence in…
Addis Abeba – When the Tigray war began in November 2020, Sister Kahsa Hagos was serving…
News
May 30, 2024
NEBE calls for parliamentary inquiry into detention of Oromo Liberation Front leaders
The seven imprisoned OLF leaders (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – The National Election Board of Ethiopia…
Tribute
May 29, 2024
Damissee Kabbadaa Sardaa Booraa: So long, precious brother
Photo sketch of the late Damissee Kabbadaa Sardaa Booraa (Addis Standard) By Martha Kuwee Kumsaa…
Analysis
May 29, 2024
From Excellence to Emergency: A generation of students held hostage by conflict in Western…
Students in Western Oromia, such as those enrolled at Agemsa Preparatory School in the Sulula…
News
May 21, 2024
Somaliland Minister says Ethiopia upgrades Consular in Hargeisa to full-fledged embassy
Ali Mohamed Hassan. Photo: Horn Diplomat Addis Abeba – Somaliland’s Minister of Information, Culture, and…
The Interview
May 21, 2024
Addressing Addis Abeba’s water woes requires ‘investments in surface water as groundwater reliance is…
Addis Abeba – Tirusew Asefa (PhD) is one of the few Ethiopian scholars recognized globally…
News
May 20, 2024
Ayisha Mohammed back at defense ministry as new reshuffle sees Irrigation and Lowlands, Defense…
Addis Abeba – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reshuffled his cabinet, appointing the Minister of Irrigation…
Op/Ed
May 18, 2024
Cautious normalization: Limits and prospects of development in Egypt-Türkiye relations
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in February 2024. Photo:…
