Ethiopia

Ethiopia's currency is selling off while the Central Bank attempts to stem the decline by burning through billions of dollars. This effort was a frantic bid to stop the selloff, but it has been so far unsuccessful.

Military activity in and around the disputed city of Alamata in Ethiopia has raised concerns that the fragile peace following the 2020–2022 Tigray War may be at risk of unraveling.

Somalia has extended condolences to Ethiopia following a deadly landslide in the Amhara region that caused deaths and destruction. The neighboring countries expressed solidarity during the tragedy.

The US has made permanent a visa bond program requiring citizens from 50 countries, including 30 in Africa, to post bonds for tourist and business visas. The program, which initially allowed bonds of $5,000–$15,000, now permits up to $20,000 and eliminates the $5,000 tier. The State Department claims it reduced overstays to near zero, but critics argue it imposes financial burdens, with visa issuances from affected countries dropping by 83%.

Benin's Minister of Digital Transformation and Innovation, Mahuna Akplogan, led a delegation to visit Ethiopia's Modern Service for Organized Benefits (MESOB).

Ethiopians are fleeing to Sudan amid renewed conflict in Tigray, following the biggest escalation since the 2022 Pretoria agreement. Both the TPLF and Ethiopian government accuse each other of sparking the conflict, despite a reported pause in fighting since August 1st.

A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall at a monastery in Ethiopia's Amhara region killed 14 people and injured seven during a holy water ritual. Search efforts continue for missing individuals, with experts deployed to aid recovery. The disaster highlights increasing climate-related risks in Ethiopia.

A landslide at Tsadqane Debre Mitmaq St. Mary Monastery in Ethiopia killed 14 people during a holy water cleansing ritual. Search efforts are ongoing for those still missing.

The FAA certified Boeing's 737 Max 7 for commercial service after years of delays, requiring safety updates following past technical issues and regulatory scrutiny. Certification involved design changes, including flight-control software and cockpit alerts, with ongoing FAA oversight of Boeing's production. The aircraft will serve short- and medium-haul routes, with orders from carriers like Southwest Airlines.

The FAA certified Boeing's 737 Max 7 for commercial flight after nearly a decade of delays, following extensive testing and safety modifications. The certification comes amid heightened regulatory scrutiny and safety reviews linked to prior crashes involving the 737 Max 8 model.

Hundreds of people are fleeing Ethiopia to Sudan following renewed fighting in Tigray between federal forces and Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) rebels. Both sides accuse each other of attempting to provoke a new conflict.

Clashes in western Tigray between Ethiopia and the TPLF have escalated tensions, with fighting near Sheraro posing a significant threat to the 2022 Pretoria peace deal. Both sides have exchanged blame for the outbreak of violence.

Ethiopia’s Amhara Region delivered 357kg of gold to the National Bank of Ethiopia for the first time, following a crackdown that seized 133,500 cubic metres of illegal minerals.

An alleged human trafficking kingpin was extradited from Malawi to Ethiopia following a joint international operation involving Interpol and Malawian law enforcement.

The bilateral cooperation between Ethiopia and Kenya is expanding across multiple sectors, as stated by Musalia Mudavadi, Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs.

Mycetoma remains a neglected disease ten years after WHO recognition, as highlighted by the case of Tesfaye, whose foot injury in Ethiopia led to severe, long-term damage. The article emphasizes the lack of progress in addressing this condition despite its global health implications.

Ethiopia will host COP32 in Addis Ababa in late 2027, the first African-hosted climate summit in five years. The African Union's presidency aims to demonstrate the Conference of Parties' potential, requiring immediate preparation to deliver results.

President Taye Atske Selassie bid farewell to outgoing ambassadors from Finland, Norway, and India, acknowledging their contributions to strengthening Ethiopia's diplomatic ties and expanding cooperation. The ambassadors emphasized calls for deeper relationships with Ethiopia.

The mother of 9-year-old Melina Frattolin testified that her daughter refused to travel with her father to Ethiopia months before prosecutors allege he killed her during a summer trip to New York. The father is charged with second-degree murder and concealment of a human corpse after falsely reporting Melina's abduction and later admitting during questioning that killing her overseas would have been easier.

The UN's migration agency warns that criminal networks are trafficking hundreds of thousands of people, including educated English speakers, into online scam centers via fake job ads. Victims are forced to participate in scams through violence, threats, and debt bondage, with losses in East Asia, Australia, and New Zealand reaching $114 billion last year.

Chinese investments in African infrastructure and energy projects reached $33.5 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by energy and metals projects and manufacturers leveraging Africa’s trade access to the US and EU. Ethiopia led with a $14.2 billion Ming Yang Smart Energy project, followed by Egypt’s $12.2 billion and Zambia’s planned 660 MW coal plant.

Kenyan exporters emphasized energy costs as a critical factor affecting competitiveness, noting industrial electricity tariffs in Kenya are higher than regional rivals like Ethiopia and Egypt. They called for government action to remove systemic obstacles, including energy, freight, taxation, and inter-agency coordination, rather than subsidies. Exporters highlighted that energy-intensive operations face razor-thin margins, with energy accounting for one-fifth of some companies' operating costs.

The war in Tigray, Ethiopia, has devastated the region's future by depriving children of education, alongside destroying homes, hospitals, and livelihoods. The article emphasizes the urgent need to prioritize education in the region's recovery efforts.

A Biden-appointed federal judge blocked the termination of Ethiopian nationals' Temporary Protected Status (TPS) despite a Supreme Court ruling limiting lower courts' authority over such decisions. The judge, Brian Murphy, previously clashed with ICE by halting a deportation flight to South Sudan, stranding officers in Djibouti amid security risks.

A Biden-appointed federal judge in Massachusetts blocked the termination of Ethiopian nationals' Temporary Protected Status (TPS) despite a Supreme Court ruling limiting lower courts' authority over such decisions. The judge's order reignited criticism from the Department of Homeland Security, which accused him of 'mutiny' and referenced a prior incident where a deportation flight to South Sudan was rerouted, stranding ICE officers in Djibouti.

Ethiopia is building an ambitious cotton-to-clothing value chain by connecting farmers, researchers, and manufacturers to drive industrialization, create jobs, and strengthen regional trade. The initiative aims to capture more value from Africa's natural resources.

Optasia, an AI-driven lending platform backed by a South African lender, is expanding into Ethiopia and Egypt, leveraging machine-learning algorithms to maintain a 1.2% default rate in credit-starved markets. The firm aims to address low private-sector banking credit in these countries, where traditional banks face higher default rates.

Tourists are flocking to Ethiopia despite ongoing security concerns, with a specific example being the salt canyon near Dallol in the Danakil Depression, Afar region.

A US air strike on a Houthi-run detention center in northwest Yemen on 28 April 2025 killed at least 68 African migrants, predominantly Ethiopians. Survivors and families, including those of Hiwot Mehari and Tsiruy Hailu, describe the victims as young men seeking better opportunities, with many parents expressing grief and anger toward the US for the deaths.

Ethiopia's National Dialogue may revitalize transitional justice efforts after a year-long pause. The resumption is expected to strengthen political support, enhance legitimacy, and expand ownership of transitional justice processes.

Ethiopia’s National Bank of Ethiopia removed the economy-wide annual credit growth ceiling for commercial banks, raised the National Bank Rate from 15% to 16%, and eased mandatory foreign-exchange surrender requirements.

The European Union has welcomed Ethiopia's National Dialogue conference as a potentially transformative process aimed at advancing lasting peace, national reconciliation, and stability.

Addis Ababa's corridor development has transformed the Ethiopian capital from a transit point into an attractive tourism destination, helping host over 221 international conferences.

Ethiopia's National Dialogue Conference brought together over 4,000 participants from across the country and the diaspora in Addis Ababa to address historical narratives, unresolved grievances, and differing political perspectives for the nation's future.

Ethiopia experienced a week of significant political, diplomatic, and developmental developments as it pursued dialogue and consensus to address longstanding political differences.

The UN refugee agency and the Ethiopian government have opened a new support centre in Addis Ababa to provide refugees with free legal advice and access to essential services. The initiative aims to help refugees navigate bureaucracy, obtain vital documents, and improve their chances of finding work. Ethiopia hosts more than one million refugees, making it Africa's third-largest refugee-hosting country.

Over 10,700 tons of fish were harvested from Lake Nigat, the reservoir formed by the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), in the concluded Ethiopian fiscal year, as reported by the Benishangul-Gumuz Region Agriculture Bureau.

Ethiopia's National Parks are effective for wildlife conservation but often neglect the needs of nearby communities. The article highlights the conflict between land use for conservation and food security/livelihoods in Africa.

In Ethiopia, women soldiers report experiencing sexual violence amid rising war fears. The article highlights their concerns that addressing these issues may undermine the enemy's actions.

Ethiopia's long-awaited National Dialogue Conference officially opened in Addis Ababa today. The event marks the beginning of discussions aimed at addressing national issues.