Dozens of passengers have been kidnapped on Oromia Amhara border. The abductees include women and children too. On December 22, 2024, a public transportation vehicle traveling from Addis Ababa to Debre Markos was reportedly hijacked along with all its passengers. The vehicle was intercepted in the Oromia region, specifically in an area called Tulul Miliki….
World Bank has approved $700 million loan to strengthen Ethiopia’s financial sector. “We are proud to support Ethiopia in its journey to transform and strengthen its financial sector. This project reflects our commitment to promoting economic stability and inclusive growth in the country. By boosting the capacity of key financial institutions, Our goal is to…
Athlete Sileshi Sihine has been elected as the new President of the Ethiopian Athletics Federation (EAF). The federation held its 28th General Assembly today. Seleshi will replace Derartu Tulu. Both Seleshi and Derartu are from the Oromia region of Ethiopia. Seleshi will serve for 4 years as the EAF chief. Four candidates participated in today’s…
Ethiopia and France are expected to revive 2019 deal about building Ethiopian navy. French President Emmanuel Macron, on Saturday evening, landed in Ethiopia while France is rapidly losing military foothold in Africa. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed welcomed his French counterpart at Bole international airport in Addis Ababa. Macron will travel to Djibouti after concluding…
A Fano militia and government have reached a ceasefire deal in a woreda in the North Wollo zone of the Amhara region. Since last year, Fano militias have been fighting the Ethiopian security forces. The militias are in control of large parts of the region. According to local sources, the two parties agreed on cessation…
Launching ceremony of Ethiopian politician Jawar Mohammed’s book named HIN GAABBU/አልፀፀትም has been postponed. Through a social media post, Jawar confirmed the postponement. “We regret to inform you that today’s scheduled book launch at Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi has been postponed due to concerns raised by the venue’s management regarding the “size…
Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) is holding high stakes internal discussion in Mekelle, Tigray’s regional capital. Top and mid tier party members have been participating in the discussion for the last 2 days. The internal discussion being held in Tigray is being organized by TPLF Debretsion Gebremichael group. The party is split in two. Getachew…
A district administrator has been shot dead in the Oromia region of Ethiopia. This is the second assassination of a government officials in the North Shewa zone of the Oromia region. Kaffalew Negash, Girar Jirso administrator, was shot dead near Fiche town. Girar Jerso is situated in the north Shewa zone of the Oromia region….
A hand grenade attack disrupted a public rally held in Woldia city today. Woldia is situated in the Amhara region of Ethiopia. Scores of peace rallies were taken out today across the Amhara region today. In Gondar, Dessie, Kombolcha, Debre Markos, Bahir Dar and scores of other towns and cities of the Amhara region, government…