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Ethiopia Arrests Suspected IS Militants

(MENAFN) Ethiopian authorities have detained numerous individuals believed to be members of the Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS), who are suspected of planning assaults across the nation, as reported by a state-run broadcaster on Tuesday. The...

Ethiopia's fire destroy more than one thousands of homes

(MENAFN) A massive fire has destroyed more than 1,800 structures in Ethiopia’s northeastern Afar region, according to local officials. The blaze broke out Thursday afternoon in the Dallol district, devastating homes and businesses. District...

Ethiopia detains dozens of suspected IS militants

(MENAFN) Ethiopian authorities have detained dozens of suspected Islamic State (IS) militants accused of planning attacks across the country, according to a report by state broadcaster Fana, citing the National Intelligence and Security Service...

Ethiopia: A personal account on helping affected communities in Oromia

“I recall the first time we helped displaced communities from seven villages, in an area called Mana Sibu, in West Wellega. Amidst the hustle and bustle of the crowd collecting their sheeting, blankets and solar lamps, I saw a frail old man barely...

Ethiopian PM requests mediation to ease tensions with Eritrea

(MENAFN) Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has formally requested international mediation to address rising tensions with neighboring Eritrea over access to the Red Sea. Speaking in parliament on Tuesday, Abiy said he had already engaged in...

Ethiopia Sets Historic Coffee Export Record with USD2.65B Revenue

(MENAFN) Ethiopia has achieved a historic milestone in its coffee industry, earning a record-breaking 2.65 billion U.S. dollars in export revenue during the recently concluded 2024/2025 fiscal year, according to the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea...

Ethiopia announces GERD project completion

(MENAFN) Ethiopia has declared that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a massive hydropower project on the Blue Nile, has been completed after years of construction and disputes involving Egypt and Sudan, as stated by reports. The Prime...

Ethiopia announces conclusion of disputed mega-dam

(MENAFN) Ethiopia has announced the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a massive hydropower project on the Blue Nile that has long been a source of tension with Egypt and Sudan. The multibillion-dollar dam, which has been...

Ethiopia Declares Completion of GERD

(MENAFN) Ethiopia has officially declared the finalization of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a large-scale hydroelectric venture valued in the billions and constructed on the Blue Nile. This development marks a key milestone in a...

Ethiopia Gears Up to Launch Soybean Meal Exports to China

(MENAFN) The Ethiopian Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration announced Tuesday that starting from the new fiscal year on July 8, soybean meal—a solid by-product left after extracting oil from soybeans—will be exported to China. As Ethiopia’s...

Ethiopia Announces Completion of Its Grand Renaissance Dam

(MENAFN) Ethiopia has officially completed its Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a monumental hydroelectric project on the Blue Nile, with preparations now in full swing for its grand unveiling in September. The announcement, made on...

Ethiopia: Tens of thousands of people receive seeds and fertilizers in conflict-affected regions

Overall, this humanitarian assistance should allow these communities to cultivate about 6,500 hectares of land, for an anticipated production of 17,000 metric tons of maize, haricots, beans, wheat, sorghum and teff, a small grain that is a staple...

Ethiopia: Surgeons trained to save weapon-wounded people’s lives in Amhara and Oromia

“Our zone is a war zone, and on top of that, there are trauma cases from road traffic accidents and the like. The needs are massive. The two primary hospitals in the zone are only functioning partially, because of the security situation – one of...

Ethiopia hosts Sudani refugees

(MENAFN) Close to 75,000 individuals have crossed into Ethiopia from Sudan in search of international protection since fighting erupted in April 2023, according to the latest update from the United Nations refugee agency. The UN High Commissioner...

Alliance American University Celebrates Distinguished Leaders at Convocation Ceremony in Addis Ababa

DE, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alliance American University (AAU) proudly held its prestigious convocation ceremony in Addis Ababa, honoring nine eminent leaders from diverse fields with honorary doctorates. This...

Somalia Rejects Ethiopia's Request for Joint Naval Drills

(MENAFN) Somalia has turned down a proposal from Ethiopia to take part in collaborative naval maneuvers within its own territorial waters, due to apprehensions over potential breaches of international maritime regulations and risks to its national...

Medical Teams International Makes Progress Against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Ethiopia

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medical Teams International, a global health and humanitarian relief organization, has expanded and enhanced our services in Ethiopia addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and life-saving...

Four Decades After Live Aid, Ethiopia’s Hunger Crisis Returns

“On the Frontlines of Hunger” reveals Tigray’s battle against hunger and global silence. BLOOMFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Forty years after the world united through the historic Live Aid concerts to raise funds...

Egypt Doubts Ethiopia's Intentions in Nile Dam Negotiations

(MENAFN) Egypt raised concerns Thursday over Ethiopia’s true intentions regarding renewed discussions on its controversial dam project on the Nile, calling the offer for dialogue shallow and driven by political calculations. During a meeting with...

Power Outage Rocks Ethiopia

(MENAFN) Parts of Ethiopia, including its capital city Addis Ababa, were hit by a power outage, the Ethiopian Electric Utility announced on Monday. The state-run power company explained in an official statement that the disruption was triggered by...