Ethiopia: Military has reportedly sealed off towns in Arsi zone where several people have died with Marburg virus like symptoms. World Health Organization confirmed on November 14 that Marburg virus patients had been found in southern Ethiopia. According to local sources, 13 people have died after contracting Marburg virus in Asella district of Arsi zone….
Ethiopian government will raise fuel price next month. 30% additional tax is expected to be imposed on petroleum products. ️ Since the introduction of macro economic reforms last year, the Ethiopian government has been withdrawing subsidy on fuel. The government is considering imposition of 30% tax on petroleum products which includes 15% additional VAT and…
Ethiopia is sharing no data about the spread of Marburg virus. Around 72 hours ago, World Health Organization confirmed the outbreak of the virus in Ethiopia. On November 14, 2025, WHO Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom announced that nine cases of Marburg virus had been confirmed in Ethiopia. Since then, the Ethiopian authorities have not…
A Tigrayan businessman namely Zeru Libanos is reportedly mediating between TPLF and the Ethiopian federal government. Zeru Libanos, also known as Zeru Gebrelibanos, is an investor, philanthropist, and businessman from the Tigray region of Ethiopia. He is the founder and CEO of Zeru Business Group. He is also a founding member of North Star Trade SC (also known…
Marburg virus outbreak has been confirmed in Ethiopia. For the last one week, several patients have been admitted to hospitals in southern Ethiopia with symptoms of Hemorrhagic fever. World Health Organization Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom today confirmed the Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia. The WHO chief is from Ethiopia. Dr. Tedros Adhanom said,” Ethiopia…
Ethiopian government is considering introducing new regulations for foreign and private schools in Ethiopia. The Ethiopian Ministry of Education has finalized a draft to introduce several new requirements for private educational institutions. According to the draft regulation, foreign schools in Ethiopia will have to prove that at least 30% of their budget is funded by…
The killer of Lisa Desalegn has been been arrested by Dessie police. The girl went missing on October 8, 2025. According to Dessie police, the main suspect in the case was arrested yesterday. On October 08, Lisa Desalegn went out to get her sister’s mobile repaired. She studied at a college in Dessie. She did…
Rumors are going around about Ebola virus outbreak in Jinka town in southern Ethiopia where 5 people including 2 health professionals have died due to an unknown disease within a week. However Ethiopian Ministry of Health issued a statement today. It confirmed the outbreak of Hemorrhagic fever disease in southern Ethiopia. “At this time in…
Two Ethiopian military convoys were ambushed by Fano militia fighters in the Amhara region this week. The attacks happened in western Amhara and North Shewa zones. Fano fighters have been carrying out ambush and assassination attacks on the Ethiopian security forces since 2023. At least 30 government soldiers were killed and wounded as Fano ambushed…