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The visit took place on the sidelines of a high-level intelligence meeting in Addis Ababa and reflects a widening regional consensus on reclassifying major infrastructure as strategic assets deserving collective security.

The Finance Ministry said in a statement late on Tuesday that companies attending a two-day investment conference in Addis Ababa had signed agreements to bring more Sh219.3 ($1.7 billion) into the country.

The decision comes at the end of a three-month suspension imposed on the TPLF for its failure to convene a federally recognised general assembly and elect new leadership.

Citing NEBE’s continued threats to cancel its legal status, the TPLF has once again called upon the African Union, IGAD, and the broader international community to “take responsibility for enforcing the Pretoria Agreement”.

Many had responded to advertisements for customer service jobs but were later forced to work in scam compounds, where, according to survivors, they faced “long working hours, physical abuse, and psychological trauma”.

The ranking places Ethiopia alongside Uganda (143rd) and Rwanda (146th) as East African countries experiencing a “worrying decline” in press freedom.

Ethiopia opted to restructure its external debt under the G20's Common Framework in 2021, before it defaulted on its sole Eurobond in December 2023.

The discussions focused on boosting bilateral military ties, with both sides expressing satisfaction over growing cooperation and agreeing on a draft military partnership expected to be signed soon.

The IPO is part of the government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's broader plan to expand private investment in the Horn of Africa economy.

More than 10 million people in Ethiopia are gravely short of food, including 3 million displaced by conflict and extreme weather conditions, as well as refugees from war-torn neighbouring Sudan, according to the WFP.

The raid on Addis Standard — known for its critical reporting and editorial independence — is being closely watched by both local and international press freedom advocates.

WFP has warned that its life-saving operations are severely hampered by significant funding shortfalls, with 3.6 million of the most vulnerable individuals at imminent risk of losing access to food aid. This includes vital malnutrition treatment for 650,000 women and children.

Tadesse convened his first cabinet meeting with members drawn from the previous administration on April 10 and pledged to address what he described as “pressing challenges” through a public conference, and indicated the impending restructuring of a new cabinet.

In Oromia and Somali regions, major opposition parties like the Oromo Liberation Front and the Ogaden National Liberation Front withdrew from fielding candidates due to repression.

In an interview with Addis Standard, a resident of Gorba Guddina kebele, who is related to the family of the victims by marriage, described how the harrowing series of attacks unfolded between 07 and 12 April, 2025, resulting in the deaths of at least 10 civilians. He revealed that the area where the attack took place is the birthplace of a recent “suspected defector from OLA”, whom the militants allegedly accused of having “involvement” in the killing of their former member, Shode.

The Distributed AI Research Institute says these platforms are allowing content that promotes violence, recruits fighters, and dehumanises entire communities to circulate unchecked.

Eritrean forces fought in support of Ethiopia's federal army during that conflict, but relations between the long-time rivals have since soured over an agreement ending the conflict signed in November 2022.

The corridor project includes a road network that links Berbera Port in Somaliland with Ethiopia’s capital. It is expected to support regional trade and reduce reliance on other trade routes that Ethiopia currently uses.

Our research found that both engineered wetlands (wetlands created by humans) and pilot-scaled gravity filters (a filter that uses gravity to draw water in and remove pollution) would be able to control floods and improve the quality of floodwater in camps.

The attack comes just weeks after a roadside bomb blast narrowly missed the convoy of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, with Al-Shabab claiming responsibility.

The plaintiffs allege that Facebook's recommendation systems amplified violent posts in Ethiopia during the Tigray war.

Ultimately, enduring peace requires ending the cycle of ethnic dominance in Ethiopia’s federal governance arrangement.

Meareg Amare Abrha, a respected chemistry professor at Bahir Dar University in Ethiopia, was killed in 2021 after his home address and posts calling for his murder were published on Facebook.

Horo Guduru Wollega Zone, in addition to the ongoing conflict involving the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), has also seen clashes with Fano militias, resulting in civilian casualties and the destruction of property.

The decision to hold bi-weekly auctions followed discussions between NBE regulators and commercial bank executives on 31 March 2025 regarding foreign currency management reforms.

The explanatory note attached to the amendment argues that this timeframe “does not align with the current reality,” emphasizing that resolving “extremely complex security and political problems” requires flexibility.

The deteriorating health situation has been exacerbated by escalating political tension in South Sudan, which has driven thousands of displaced people—many in need of medical care—across the border into Ethiopia.

The report from OCHA comes amid renewed fighting in the restive Amhara region under the name “Unity Campaign,” the latest escalation since the militarised conflict began in the summer of 2023, claiming civilian lives and displacing many.

It also accused the federal government of neglecting rehabilitation efforts in Tigray and hindering the delivery of essential commodities.

The Fano militia fought alongside the army and Eritrean forces in a two-year civil war that pitted Addis Ababa against the Tigray People's Liberation Front, which controls the northern region of Tigray.

The newly licensed institutions include CBE Capital S.C. and Wegagen Capital Investment Bank S.C., both designated as investment banks.

PM Abiy emphasized that Ethiopia’s role in the region has been to promote “peace and development,” citing its involvement in Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan.

An estimated one million displaced people are grappling with high levels of food insecurity, and thousands of schools remain closed.

Mohamed explained that the amendment was necessary to address “longstanding questions” and was initiated by the regional cabinet before being “approved by a majority vote after discussions with two competing political parties.”

This geological setting makes the region prone to occasional seismic activity, though large, destructive earthquakes remain relatively rare.

ONLF Chairman Abdirahman Sheikh Mahdi (Maaday) has announced that the group is assessing “all options,” including a possible return to insurgency following years of deteriorating relations with Addis Ababa.

Additionally, regions such as Amhara recorded the highest non-responder rate, reflecting a rising number of children who demonstrate no clinical improvement despite undergoing treatment.

BDP accused the regional administration of “inciting unrest” beyond the purpose for which the Benishangul-Gumuz Regional Council was established.

The agreement covers cooperation in areas including counterterrorism, training, and related military capacity building programs.

In March 2022, the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum issued an ultimatum with a list of conditions to be met by Poly-GCL related to its activities in the resource-rich Ogaden Basin, in the Somali regional state.

The persistent conflict between government security forces and Fano militants in the Amhara region is inflicting substantial harm upon civilians and property.

The AU emphasised the necessity of upholding the Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) signed between the TPLF and Ethiopia in Pretoria.

Experts say the standoff could lead to Ethiopia and Eritrea backing rival camps in Tigray and ultimately coming into direct conflict.

For the first time in several months, 65 officials from the Afar region travelled to Jigjiga, the capital of the Somali region, to share a Ramadan meal with their Somali counterparts.

Disputes between rival factions intensified recently with the region’s embattled administrator appealing for help from the federal government after a rival faction challenged his power.

The ongoing events in Fentale, as well as the Dofan area to the north, are the most recent in the history of molten material rising to the surface as parts of the earth’s crust move apart from each other.

Food insecurity, OCHA stated, remains a key issue. The report noted that “malnutrition, particularly among children and women, has reached concerning levels in different parts of the country.”

The GSC report also highlighted the dire conditions of the more than 900,000 displaced individuals in the Tigray region, with 18% of IDPs across 90 collective centres experiencing “severe overcrowding and a lack of privacy”.

Amnesty also noted that in August 2024, Türkiye forcibly returned about 180 Eritreans, which it said violated their right to protection and the principle of non-refoulement.

In response, the Axum District Court issued a warrant on January 27, ordering the detention of school officials accused of defying the court’s ruling. The court stated that their actions “undermine the court’s authority.”