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…
A new armed group called Irob Wado has been formed in Tigray. The armed group has been formed by Irob people who live in northeastern part of Tigray region. Irob Wado has announced the launch of an armed struggle against TPLF dominated Tigray government. Earlier an anti TPLF armed group called Tigray Peace Force (TPF)…
An assassination attempt has been made on Arega Kebede, the Amhara President today. It was announced by Amhara Fano National Force (AFNF) today. “Mr. Arega Kebede, who claims to be the President of the Amhara Region, was attacked in Lalibela! According to the AFANF* Eastern Amhara Sub-Region Menelik Division, General Asaminew Tsige Corps—Takeze divisio carried…
It is being rumored that Fano Zemene Kassie is in Mekelle, Tigray regional capital. For the last 3 days, rumors have been spread that Gojjam Fano chief Zemene Kassie is in Mekelle. Zemene Kassie is one of the major Fano commanders. He is known for establishing contacts with Eritrea, Oromo Liberation Army and Tigray People’s…
A senior Fano commander Mesafint Tesfu’s son has been killed. He was killed in a place in Gondar reportedly. Mesafint Tesfu is one of the most well known Fano militia commanders. The Fano faction led by him has been based in north Gondar. Mesafint participated in Tigray war in support of federal forces against Tigray…