Ethiopian News

News as at June 17, 2026, 3:21 pm

All of Africa Today - June 16, 2026

  • [allAfrica] Monrovia -- Niger Strips Exiled Opposition Leader of Nationality

PM Abiy Launches Green Legacy Initiative Targeting 8 Billion Seedlings

  • [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed officially launched Ethiopia's 2026 Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) today, targeting the planting of 8 billion seedlings.

Ethiopia's 7th General Election Strengthens Democratic Culture, Says Deputy PM

  • [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh has hailed the country's 7th General Election as a milestone for democratic development, praising the peaceful and highly participatory voting process.

PM Security Advisor Says Ethiopia's Sovereign Access to Sea Boosts Integration, Security

  • [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's sovereign access to the sea would foster economic, political, and security cooperation in the region, Kenea Yadeta, Security Advisor to the Prime Minister with the rank of State Minister told ENA.

Ex-Senator Criticises Minister's Conduct During Visit to Nigerian Prisoners in Ethiopia

  • [Premium Times] Former senator and journalist Babafemi Ojudu has criticised the conduct of Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, following a viral video showing her dancing with Nigerian inmates during a visit to a prison in Ethiopia.

Ethiopia's Draft Budget Aims to Maintain Achievements Registered Through Reforms

  • [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The 2.339-trillion Birr federal government draft budget for the upcoming 2019 Ethiopian fiscal year aims at maintaining the achievements registered through the comprehensive economic reforms, Finance Minister Ahmed Shide said today.

Africa Urged to Move From Policy Design to Delivery of Scale

  • [ENA] Addis Ababa -- United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has called on Africa to move "from policy design to delivery of scale" and from "promising pilots to measurable impact."

Ethiopia's Coordinated Economic Reforms Drive Rapid Growth, Sharp Inflation Decline - Finance Minister

  • [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's coordinated monetary and fiscal reforms are delivering strong economic results, helping position the country among the world's fastest-growing economies while significantly reducing inflation, Finance Minister Ahmed Shide told lawmakers on Thursday.

AU Backs Record 10 Teams At 2026 World Cup As Somalia Protests Referee Visa Denial

  • [Reporter] The African Union on Thursday threw its support behind the 10 African nations competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Somalia protested a US decision to deny entry to one of the continent's most prominent football referees.

Why a Strong Ethiopia Matters to the Future of the Horn of Africa?

  • [ENA] There are moments in the life of nations when numbers tell a story far greater than economics. They become symbols of confidence, ambition, and national direction.

Govt, Ethiopia Sign Prisoner Transfer Agreement for Jailed Nigerians

  • [Vanguard] The Federal Government has signed a Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement with Ethiopia, paving the way for the repatriation of more than 100 Nigerians currently serving prison sentences in the East African country.

Ethiopia's Quest for Sea Access Promotes Regional Security, Shared Prosperity

  • [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's pursuit of secure access to the sea will contribute to regional security, economic cooperation, and shared prosperity across the Horn of Africa, according to a senior parliamentarian.

President Taye Bids Farewell to Outgoing Ambassadors of Luxembourg and UAE

  • [ENA] Addis Ababa -- President Taye Atske Selassie has bid farewell to the Luxembourg Ambassador, Jeanne Crauser, and the United Arab Emirates Ambassador, Mohamed Salem Al Rashidi, upon the completion of their diplomatic missions in Ethiopia.

Prosperity Party Dominates in Preliminary Election Results

  • [Reporter] The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has released preliminary results from 24 constituencies, showing the ruling Prosperity Party winning all but one of the seats announced so far in federal parliamentary and regional council races.

PM Commends Housing Technologies That Accelerate Nat'l Housing Program

  • [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has highlighted the potential of advanced construction technologies to transform Ethiopia's national housing program, following a visit to a housing development demonstration site after a meeting of the Council of Ministers.

Deputy PM Unveils Woldia Projects, Says Ethiopia Marching Forward With Confidence

  • [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia is embracing its hopes and moving steadily toward a brighter future, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh said during the inauguration of a series of development projects in Woldia City.

Corridor Dev't Projects Underway in 43 Amhara Cities and Towns

  • [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Corridor development projects are being carried out in 43 cities and towns of the Amhara Region, according to officials of the region.

House Approves Cybersecurity, Revised Customs Proclamations

  • [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The House of People's Representatives (HPR) has approved today draft proclamations on Cybersecurity of Key Infrastructures and on the Revised Customs proclamation.

Council of Ministers Passes Over 2.3 Trillion Birr Draft Budget for Upcoming EFY

  • [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Council of Ministers has passed over 2.3-trillion Birr draft budget for the upcoming 2019 Ethiopian fiscal year (EFY).

Harvard Scholar Commends Addis Ababa's Child-Friendly Urban Development

  • [ENA] Addis Ababa -- A senior scholar from Harvard University has praised Addis Ababa's efforts to create a child-friendly city through investments in early childhood development, green spaces, playgrounds, and family-oriented infrastructure.

Central Bank Postpones Fx Auction Amid Technical Issues

  • [Reporter] The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has postponed its latest foreign-exchange auction, citing "unforeseen technical issues."

Made in Ethiopia Movement Playing Essential Role in Meeting Domestic Demand, Generating Foreign Exchange

  • [ENA] Addis Ababa, June 8, 2026 -- The Ethiopia Tamirt (Made in Ethiopia) Movement has been pivotal to producing high-quality products that meet domestic demand and generate foreign exchange, Minister of Industry Melaku Alebel said.

Foreign Ministry Concludes Diplomatic Training Program for South Sudanese Officials

  • [Reporter] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has completed a five-day diplomatic training program for South Sudanese diplomats, an initiative officials said was aimed at strengthening professional capacity and deepening ties between the neighboring countries.

U.S. Health Aid to African Countries Tied to Harmful Conditions - HRW

  • [HRW] Washington -- Pacts Require Abortion Surveillance, Rights to Specimen Sharing, Data Access

All of Africa Today - June 8, 2026

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Cabinet Forwards Record 2.34tln Birr Federal Budget Proposal to Parliament

  • [Reporter] The Council of Ministers has approved a proposal for a 2.34 trillion Birr budget for the 2026/27 fiscal year (EFY 2019) and forwarded it to Parliament for review, according to a statement issued by the Office of the Prime Minister today.

Ethiopian Airlines Braces for Revenue Dip in Face of Rising Fuel Costs

  • [Reporter] Ethiopian Airlines expects its profit margins to shrink this year as soaring jet fuel prices linked to conflict in the Middle East drive up operating costs and weaken demand on some routes.
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