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All the latest news from Ethiopia: politics, economy, society, conflicts, culture, and diplomacy. A section dedicated to this historic and influential Horn of Africa nation.
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Ethiopia: Five years after the embargo, Washington reopens arms licenses
Since September 18, Washington has lifted the automatic denial of defense licenses for Ethiopian forces. The decision reopens regulatory access to American military equipment and services, without authorizing… -
Ethiopia: Washington lifts ITAR restriction on arms exports
The U.S. State Department has removed Ethiopia from the ITAR provision that imposed a presumption of denial on defense licenses. Since September 18, applications concerning Ethiopian forces are… -
Ethiopia: Kurmuk processes its first ore ahead of gold pour
Allied Gold has connected the Kurmuk mine to the Ethiopian power grid and processed its first ore through the crushing circuit. The company expects to achieve its first… -
Ethiopia-Kenya: electricity exports to double to 400 MW in December
Ethiopian Electric Power plans to increase deliveries to Kenya from 200 to 400 MW starting in December 2026. A joint technical committee is overseeing tests and network stability… -
Ethiopia: Bitcoin miners limited to 23% of their electricity
Ethiopian Electric Power is now supplying mining companies with only about 23% of their contracted electricity. The decline in water inflows to dams is forcing the public operator… -
CAF Champions League: Sidaama Buna defeats Aiglons 3-0 and will face Al-Hilal
The Ethiopian club dominated Aiglons FC N’Djamena 3-0 in the return leg on Sunday, September 13, after a 0-0 draw in the first leg. Sidaama Buna will face… -
Ethiopia-Russia: Trade has tripled, Putin invites Abiy Ahmed to Moscow
Addis Ababa and Moscow aim to expand their bilateral cooperation in security, economic, academic, and technological sectors following a meeting between their leaders at the BRICS summit in… -
Ethiopia: $5 million remains unsold at currency auction
The National Bank of Ethiopia offered $125 million to commercial banks during its auction on September 9. Bids reached $120 million, leaving $5 million without allocation. -
Ethiopia: Over 600 detainees released, including opposition figures
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission states that these releases are the result of five months of efforts with the government. Several opposition leaders are among those released. -
Ethiopia: National dialogue to submit recommendations to Parliament on September 20
The National Dialogue Commission plans to submit recommendations from the national conference to the Ethiopian Parliament on September 20, ahead of the current legislature's term ending. -
BRICS: Three African countries endorse call for restraint in the Middle East
South Africa, Egypt, and Ethiopia, along with other BRICS members, adopted the New Delhi Declaration, which calls for restraint and diplomatic resolution of conflicts. -
Ethiopia: Abiy Ahmed and Modi discuss defense, security, and investments in New Delhi
Abiy Ahmed and Narendra Modi reviewed the strategic partnership between Ethiopia and India on Saturday, focusing on defense, security, economy, and investments, on the sidelines of the BRICS… -
AFCON 2028: Ethiopia submits bid to host the tournament
Ethiopia has officially put itself forward to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations. Backed by its government, the Ethiopian Football Federation has submitted its bid to the… -
Ethiopia: Fano rebels announce an alliance with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front
The head of the Amhara militia Fano, Zemene Kassie, claims that several armed groups opposed to the Ethiopian federal government want to coordinate their actions to overthrow Prime… -
Ethiopia: new fighting in Tigray raises fears of a resumption of the conflict
New clashes occurred on August 1 between Ethiopian federal forces and fighters linked to the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) in the west of the region, near the… -
Benin and Ethiopia strengthen their cooperation in the digital sector.
From August 4 to 8, 2026, a Beninese ministerial delegation led by Mahuna Akplogan, Minister of Digital Transformation and Innovation, will visit Addis Ababa for a working visit… -
Ethiopia relies on Moscow and Washington to frame its nuclear program.
Ethiopia is seeking the support of both Russia and the United States in establishing its regulatory framework for civil nuclear energy. This initiative comes as major powers engage… -
Ethiopia: after fighting in Tigray, residents flee to Sudan
Hundreds of people have fled to Sudan after fighting broke out on Saturday between Ethiopian federal forces and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, the TPLF, in northern Ethiopia.…