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Tigray restores regional parliament, stoking fears of conflict with Addis Ababa

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:00:09 +0200

Tigray restores regional parliament, stoking fears of conflict with Addis Ababa

The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) announced the restoration of a regional parliament, the election of which was one of the triggers for the Tigray war, alarming observers fearing a resumption of the deadly conflict between the Ethiopian government and regional forces.

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In Ethiopia, fuel prices overshadow this year's Easter celebrations

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:10:10 +0200

In Ethiopia, fuel prices overshadow this year's Easter celebrations

As millions of Ethiopians marked Good Friday in the capital, Addis Ababa on Friday, many were continuing to suffer the impacts of the Middle East crisis, which has sparked chronic fuel shortages and rising costs of basic commodities.

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Ethiopia renews tenure of Tigray regional leader

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:55:06 +0200

Ethiopia renews tenure of Tigray regional leader

Ethiopia on Wednesday extended the mandate of the interim administrator of the northern Tigray region by one year, raising uncertainty over elections scheduled for June in the restive region

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Could Ethiopia's 'smart' police station be the right pilot for the future of policing in Africa?

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:45:05 +0200

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Ethiopia urges fuel saving amid Middle East-driven price surge

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:10:06 +0200

Ethiopia urges fuel saving amid Middle East-driven price surge

Faced with an alarming rise in fuel prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East, the Ethiopian government is now calling on citizens and institutions to avoid unnecessary consumption and is announcing measures to stabilize supply and combat illegal trade.

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Residents of Ethiopia's Tigray region start to flee amid fears of renewed civil war

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:45:09 +0200

Residents of Ethiopia's Tigray region start to flee amid fears of renewed civil war

Less than four years after a peace agreement ended the civil war in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, conflict is looming once again.

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Ethiopia rebels gang-raped children: Amnesty

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:25:05 +0200

Ethiopia rebels gang-raped children: Amnesty

Rebels in Ethiopia's most populous region of Oromia have committed summary executions, gang rapes and sexual slavery against women and girls between 2020 and 2024, Amnesty International said on Friday

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Ethiopia does not want war: PM

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:25:05 +0200

Ethiopia does not want war: PM

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said his country does not want war, even as regional Tigray authorities say federal forces are massing around the northern region, raising fears of renewed conflict

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Ethiopia's Tigray rebels say federal government is preparing to wage war

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:15:08 +0200

Ethiopia's Tigray rebels say federal government is preparing to wage war

There have been reports that the defence force has massed troops and equipment at multiple locations along the regional border.

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Sudan government says drone attacks came 'from Ethiopian territory'

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:10:10 +0200

Sudan government says drone attacks came 'from Ethiopian territory'

In a statement on Monday, Sudan’s foreign ministry warned Ethiopian authorities of what it called the consequences of these “hostile acts,” describing the incidents as “clear aggression.”

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Abiy Ahmed insists Ethiopia will not go to war over sea access

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:10:10 +0200

Abiy Ahmed insists Ethiopia will not go to war over sea access

Abiy’s remarks come amid growing concern over his vision of restoring Ethiopia’s sovereign access to the Red Sea — particularly through the Eritrean port of Assab.

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Abiy Ahmed insists Ethiopia will not go to war over sea access

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:10:09 +0200

Abiy Ahmed insists Ethiopia will not go to war over sea access

Abiy’s remarks come amid growing concern over his vision of restoring Ethiopia’s sovereign access to the Red Sea — particularly through the Eritrean port of Assab.

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Ethiopia marks battle of Adwa anniversary amid rising tensions with Eritrea

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:05:07 +0200

Ethiopia marks battle of Adwa anniversary amid rising tensions with Eritrea

With full military pomp, Ethiopia has marked the 130th anniversary of the historic Battle of Adwa, celebrating its 1896 victory over invading Italian forces, a triumph that ensured the country was never colonized and remains a powerful symbol of national pride.

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Ethiopia revokes media licence of independent outlet Addis Standard

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:45:06 +0200

Ethiopia revokes media licence of independent outlet Addis Standard

Ethiopia on Tuesday revoked the licence of independent online outlet Addis Standard saying it harmed national interests, in the latest curb on press freedom. Africa's second most populous nation s ranks 145th out of 180 in the press freedom index compiled by Reporters without Borders.

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Ethiopian peacekeepers in South Sudan awarded United Nations Medal

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:45:06 +0200

Ethiopian peacekeepers in South Sudan awarded United Nations Medal

Ethiopian peacekeepers in South Sudan have been awarded the United Nations medal in recognition of their service in the war-torn country.

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Ethiopia's President Selassie welcomes Israel's President Herzog for talks on strengthening ties

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:45:06 +0200

Ethiopia's President Selassie welcomes Israel's President Herzog for talks on strengthening ties

Ethiopia’s President Taye Atske Selassie welcomed his counterpart Isaac Herzog on Wednesday to the Presidential Palace in Addis Ababa.

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Ethiopia marks 65th army anniversary amid Tigray tensions

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:35:07 +0200

Ethiopia marks 65th army anniversary amid Tigray tensions

Ethiopia celebrated the 65th anniversary of its Special Operations Command on Sunday in Hawassa, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed praising the military's modernization efforts, as renewed tensions simmer along the Tigray border—the region devastated by civil war between 2020 and 2022.

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Erdogan in Addis: Turkey deepens Ethiopia ties

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:10:10 +0200

Erdogan in Addis: Turkey deepens Ethiopia ties

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is in Ethiopia for his first official visit since 2015. He was received by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed with an elaborate ceremony at the presidential palace in Addis Ababa.

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UN rights chief urges Ethiopia and Eritrea to de‑escalate tensions

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:45:11 +0200

UN rights chief urges Ethiopia and Eritrea to de‑escalate tensions

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, on Tuesday called on both Ethiopia and Eritrea to take urgent steps towards de-escalation, amid the precarious situation in the Tigray region,” the UN Human Rights Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani told the bi-weekly press conference in Geneva tod

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Ethiopian Airlines beats revenue target for first half of fiscal 25/26

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:45:11 +0200

Ethiopian Airlines beats revenue target for first half of fiscal 25/26

Ethiopian Airlines has reported a revenue of $4.4 billion during the first six months of the 2025/26 fiscal year, exceeding its target by 2%, the airline announced on Tuesday

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