Ethiopia headlines
The Reporter Ethiopia · Ethiopia · 2026-09-19T08:44:21+00:00
In a major diplomatic shift, the U.S. Department of State has formally published a Final Rule removing Ethiopia from the list of restricted nations under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)—the primary U.S. regulatory framework governing exports and transfers of defense hardware, military technology, and defense services. The U.S. Treasury department also announced on […]
The Reporter Ethiopia · Ethiopia · 2026-09-19T08:36:34+00:00
An internal rift within the Tigray Democratic Solidarity (Simret) Party has intensified, with members of the party’s council accusing the executive leadership of violating internal bylaws and operating outside the national regulatory framework governing political parties, civil society organizations, and the media. Simret, led by Getachew Reda—Minister and Advisor to PM Abiy Ahmed on East […]
The Reporter Ethiopia · Ethiopia · 2026-09-19T08:34:22+00:00
Self-employment, agricultural employment share rebounds Informal employment in Ethiopia now accounts for 44.2 percent of total national employment, while formal employment stands at 53.9 percent, according to the newly released National Integrated Household Survey on Labour Market Indicators (NIHS 2024/25) published by the Ethiopian Statistical Service (ESS). The benchmark survey offers a comprehensive assessment of […]
The Reporter Ethiopia · Ethiopia · 2026-09-19T08:25:06+00:00
Demolition of G+6 building for Addis Ababa corridor devt costs shipping enterprise ETB523mln The Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Services Enterprise (ESLSE) saw its net profit multiply by more than six times for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, reaching 36 billion Birr, up from 6.5 billion Birr in 2024. The record financial performance was […]
The Reporter Ethiopia · Ethiopia · 2026-09-19T08:16:27+00:00
The journey toward accountability in Ethiopia has arrived at a definitive, yet perilous, crossroads. In 2024, the government took the commendable step of adopting a National Transitional Justice Policy, accompanied by a structured implementation roadmap. It was a moment of hope, a signal to the millions affected by years of volatility that the state acknowledged […]
The Reporter Ethiopia · Ethiopia · 2026-09-19T08:06:44+00:00
The African Union (AU) Commission has issued an urgent call for de-escalation in the Red Sea region, expressing grave concern over attacks targeting regional economic infrastructure and ongoing threats to international commercial shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. In a statement released on September 17, the AU Commission condemned attacks launched by Houthi forces against […]
The Reporter Ethiopia · Ethiopia · 2026-09-19T08:05:07+00:00
Ethiopia’s six-month trial period for supplying 100 megawatts (MW) of electricity to Tanzania through Kenya has concluded, but a final commercial agreement outlining purchase volumes, tariffs, and operational terms remains under negotiation, according to Engineer Ashebir Balcha, CEO of Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP). Speaking to The Reporter, Ashebir clarified that the trial supply to Tanzania […]
The Reporter Ethiopia · Ethiopia · 2026-09-19T07:57:31+00:00
Over 5,000 students apply for temporary placement at public universities outside Tigray Legal experts say the Ministry of Education possesses the legal authority to temporarily reallocate students from public universities in Tigray Regional State to other higher education institutions across the country when security conditions disrupt the academic process. The legal assessment follows the Ministry’s […]
The Reporter Ethiopia · Ethiopia · 2026-09-19T07:55:06+00:00
A growing proportion of Ethiopian return migrants are contemplating leaving the country once again, driven by persistent economic pressures and a sharp rise in pre-departure unemployment, according to new data from the Ethiopian Statistical Service (ESS). Findings from the National Integrated Household Survey (NIHS) 2024/25, which is disclosed this month, reveal that 38.1 percent of […]
The Reporter Ethiopia · Ethiopia · 2026-09-19T07:49:52+00:00
Bega season forecast projects up to 75 Percent above-normal rainfall in southern regions, unseasonal rains in harvest zones Ethiopia is entering a period of sharply contrasting weather risks, with above-normal rainfall expected to benefit pastoral and agricultural activities in the south while heavy, unseasonal rains threaten flash flooding, landslides, and crop damage elsewhere, according to […]
The Reporter Ethiopia · Ethiopia · 2026-09-17T06:30:39+00:00
Ethiopia’s National Emergency Medical Team (EMT) has officially received international classification from the World Health Organization (WHO), becoming the first civilian EMT in the WHO African Region to achieve this milestone. Announced by the WHO on September 15, 2026, the verification confirms that the team meets rigorous global standards across governance, clinical services, logistics, information […]
The Reporter Ethiopia · Ethiopia · 2026-09-15T07:27:55+00:00
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed reiterated at the BRICS Summit that Ethiopia will continue seeking access to the sea through diplomatic channels, framing the ambition strictly as an economic priority rather than a security objective. Addressing delegates, Abiy emphasized that maritime access is essential for the landlocked nation of over 120 million people to expand trade, […]
The Reporter Ethiopia · Ethiopia · 2026-09-14T17:51:17+00:00
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Ethiopia’s “constructive contribution” to the BRICS alliance and formally invited PM Abiy Ahmed to attend the upcoming Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow (end of October 2026), following bilateral discussions held on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The encounter began with a moment of high-level personal diplomacy as […]
The Reporter Ethiopia · Ethiopia · 2026-09-14T13:41:32+00:00
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa have signed a landmark three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the continent navigate and scale within intra-African trade. Delivered through DHL’s GoTrade programme, the collaboration provides practical support to help local businesses leverage opportunities […]
The Reporter Ethiopia · Ethiopia · 2026-09-14T13:21:25+00:00
The detention of hundreds of Somali soldiers in Ethiopia’s Jigjiga has led to a thread more serious than a simple illegal border crossing: there is a broad, Saudi-funded military program training thousands of recruits in Somalia, with some graduates being prepared to fight alongside the Sudanese army. The detainees, whose numbers are estimated at between […]
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