Macron ends Africa trip in Ethiopia with focus on UN reform and inclusive governance French President Emmanuel Macron has concluded his Africa visit with talks in Ethiopia The Independent UK · May 13
Tigray party restores pre-war parliament, jeopardising northern Ethiopia peace Tigray's main political party, TPFL, said it was taking back control of the region's government, effectively voiding a peace deal with Ethiopia's federal government that ended one of the century's deadliest conflicts. Radio France Internationale · Apr 21
Fears of renewed conflict drives rising numbers of Tigrayans to flee Ethiopia Residents have begun fleeing the regional capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region amid fears of a return to open conflict, as tensions that have been building for weeks show no sign of easing. The prospect of renewed fighting has revived memories of the devastating war that gripped the area between 2020… Radio France Internationale · Mar 11
Abiy's vision of Ethiopia includes a seaport in Eritrea. Some see a looming conflict Ethiopia’s prime minister sees himself as a renaissance man trying to reimagine the old greatness of his country The Independent UK · Feb 28
Ethiopia's Tigray region is caught between past conflict and fears of another Ethiopia's Tigray region is bracing for the possibility of renewed conflict over three years after warring parties signed a peace deal The Independent UK · Feb 23
Widening rift between Eritrea and Ethiopia sparks fear of new conflict Ethiopia and Eritrea say they are preparing for the possibility of war, with landlocked Ethiopia's claim it needs access to the Red Sea seen as a provocation by Eritrea. As tensions build, violence is escalating on their shared border in the Tigray region. Radio France Internationale · Feb 22
Ethiopia and Eritrea are on edge again: what’s behind the growing risk of war The histories of Eritrea and Ethiopia have long been closely intertwined. Once part of Ethiopia, Eritrea launched an armed struggle for independence in 1961 that resulted in its secession in 1993 following a referendum. But since Eritrea’s independence, relations between the two countries have evolved through many ups and downs,… The Conversation · Feb 20
Turkey deepens Ethiopia ties with energy deals amid regional tensions Turkey and Ethiopia signed two major economic agreements as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Addis Ababa for the first time in 11 years, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed saying the talks aimed to relaunch economic and security cooperation against a backdrop of strong tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea. Radio France Internationale · Feb 18
Ethiopia's prime minister accuses Eritrea of mass killings during Tigray war Ethiopian prime minister has accused Eritrea of mass killings while fighting alongside government troops against regional forces in the war in the troubled northern region of Tigray that ended in 2022 The Independent UK · Feb 3
Ethiopia's national carrier cancels flights to Tigray region as fears grow of renewed fighting Ethiopia’s national carrier cancelled flights to and from its troubled northern region of Tigray as fears grew of a renewed fighting between federal troops and regional forces The Independent UK · Jan 30
Eritrea withdraws from regional bloc as UN expresses concern over tensions with Ethiopia Eritrea has withdrawn from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025
Ethiopia embraces big projects but risks another war by seeking access to the sea Ethiopia’s prime minister loves big projects The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025
Troubled waters: Why is a Nile dam causing such tension? In September, Ethiopia inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, hailing it as “a generational victory,” but Sudan and Egypt have denounced it as an “existential threat.” Euronews explores why it was built and what it means for the region. Euronews · Nov 11, 2025
Thousands gather for Ethiopia's thanksgiving festival Thousands have gathered in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa for the East African country’s thanksgiving festival The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2025
The Conversation · Sep 21, 2025 Ethiopia’s two bids at democracy have failed: what it will take to succeed Ethiopia has attempted to transition to democracy twice. First in 1991, when a new government overthrew a dictatorial military regime. Second in 2018, when Abiy Ahmed took over as prime minister after protests against a repressive government.
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025 African countries push for radical change to tackle climate crisis as key summit wraps up ON THE GROUND: Nick Ferris reports from Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, where activists back ambitious final declaration at second African Climate Summit – but pile scorn on lack of help from rich nations
Radio France Internationale · Sep 11, 2025 African leaders urge fair funding with $50bn climate call African leaders ended their second continental climate summit on Wednesday in Addis Ababa with a call for more money, fairer financing and a stronger voice in global talks.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2025 Ethiopia inaugurates Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam as Egypt rift deepens Ethiopian PM says dam will electrify entire region but Egypt fears it could restrict water supply during droughts
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025 Ethiopia launches Africa’s largest dam as neighbors eye power imports Ethiopia has inaugurated Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam to produce more than 5,000 megawatts and boost the electric vehicle industry in a country that has banned the importation of gasoline-powered vehicles
Al Jazeera · Sep 9, 2025 From Haile Selassie to crowdfunding, how Ethiopia’s GERD dam was born After decades of work, funding delays and regional pushback, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is inaugurated.
International Business Times · Sep 9, 2025 Ethiopia Inaugurates Africa's Biggest Dam Ethiopia was set to inaugurate Africa's largest hydroelectric project on Tuesday that has promised to revolutionise the country's energy sector but sparked diplomatic rows with downstream neighbour Egypt.
Al Jazeera · Sep 2, 2025 ‘I felt helpless’: Ethiopian doctors held, harassed for seeking better pay Among lowest-paid medics in East Africa, Ethiopia’s doctors face state crackdown in strike for better working conditions
Al Jazeera · Aug 25, 2025 Why Ethiopia’s Tigray could be on the brink of another conflict Fears of instability rise again as the TPLF and the federal government appear to be gearing up for a showdown.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2025 Mass rape, forced pregnancy and sexual torture in Tigray amount to crimes against humanity – report Research documents ‘horrific and extreme’ attacks by Ethiopian and Eritrean forces and warns that impunity has meant such atrocities are expanding to new regions
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025 Ethiopia's national tree campaign underway with aim to plant 700 million seedlings in one day Ethiopia has launched a national campaign to plant 700 million trees in one day