Ethiopia News in English

Good morning! It’s 17th May, and here’s your Ethiopia daily news capsule.

UN urges continued dialogue after Somalia election talks fail to reach a deal.

African Development Bank and Rwanda launch $300 million energy program to boost access.

EZEMA reports candidates disqualified in Harari over ethnic identity, arrests made in South Ethiopia.

US signals return to diplomacy with Ethiopia through a new framework agreement.

Election Board requests nearly 10 billion Birr in supplementary budget for upcoming elections.

Ethiopia’s Abiy calls for continued support for national dialogue amid reconciliation efforts.

IOM unveils a 2025 roadmap for Ethiopia prioritizing life-saving support amid funding challenges.

AU and UN express concern over tensions in Tigray, urging implementation of the Pretoria Agreement.

Addis Ababa's focus on the industrial sector yields tangible results, says Mayor Adanech.

Oxfam calls for immediate action as six million Somalis face acute hunger crisis.

Africa’s satellite internet boom sparks a sovereignty fight over digital infrastructure.

Madagascar’s fight against viral hepatitis gains momentum with new initiatives.

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda an emergency of international concern.

Stunning fossil discovery in Ethiopia rewrites our understanding of human origins.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!