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May 26, 2026, 1:37 am
Abiy Ahmed Meets Rwandan Doctors Pursuing Specialist Training
- [New Times] Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has met with 128 Rwandan medical practitioners pursuing specialty training in Ethiopia, alongside more than 400 counterparts from across Africa enrolled in advanced medical programmes.
Human Rights Consortium Praises Ethiopia's Digital Voting Reform As Electoral Participation Surges
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Consortium of Ethiopian Human Rights Organizations (CEHRO) has praised the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) for introducing digital voter registration.
Global Media Networks Simplify Ethiopia's Conflicts - Insights From 5 Years of Data
- [The Conversation Africa] When conflicts break out, most people around the world rely on international media to understand what is happening. These reports do more than inform. They shape how crises are interpreted, which actors are seen as responsible and where global attention is directed.
Former Ethiopian Prime Minister Seeks Investment in Liberia
- [New Dawn] Monrovia -- Former Ethiopian Prime Minister Tamrat Layne Admassu has engaged the Liberian government in discussions to strengthen bilateral relations and expand investment opportunities in Liberia.
Diplomats and Foreign Visitors Praise Addis Ababa's Rapid Transformation, Green Development
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Diplomats and foreign visitors have praised the sweeping transformation of Addis Ababa, describing it as a modern, green, and fast-growing metropolis that is becoming increasingly attractive to residents, tourists, and the international diplomatic community.
This Year's Ethiopian General Election Reflects Strong Public Participation, Democratic Maturity - Minister Enatalem
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Minister of Government Communication Service, Enatalem Melese said this year's general election demonstrated strong citizen participation and growing democratic maturity in the country.
Favorable Environment Created for Broad Public Participation in Seventh General Election - Ministry
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ministry of Women and Social Affairs has announced that an enabling environment has been established to ensure the full participation of all segments of society in Ethiopia's upcoming Seventh General Election.
Ethiopian Airlines Living Up to Its Motto 'The New Spirit of Africa,' Says British Envoy
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- A British envoy has praised Ethiopian Airlines for truly embodying its motto, "The New Spirit of Africa," pointing to the carrier's modern fleet, extensive global connectivity, and exceptional hospitality.
Process of Upcoming Election Strengthens State Building - GCS' State Minister
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The process of the forthcoming 7th General Election not only strengthens the foundation of state building but also serves as a practical exercise in building a democratic system, Government Communication Service (GCS) State Minister, Tesfahun Gobezay, said.
EU Lifts Visa Restrictions On Ethiopia Citing Cooperation On Migrant Readmissions
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Council of the European Union has lifted restrictive visa measures imposed on Ethiopia in 2024, citing significant improvements in Addis Ababa's cooperation on the readmission of nationals staying illegally in EU member states.
IGAD to Deploy Regional Election Observers for Ethiopia's June 1 Vote
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- IGAD is making preparations to observe Ethiopia's General Election scheduled to take place on June 1, 2026, according to Commander Abebe Muluneh, IGAD Peace and Security Division Director.
Ethiopia Highlights Health Gains At 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- 79th World Health Assembly is underway in Geneva, with Ethiopia taking part through a delegation led by Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba.
Regional Climate Outlook Forecasts Below Normal Rainfall Across Most Parts of Greater HOA
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The June to September 2026 rainfall outlook indicates a high likelihood of below normal rainfall across most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa (HoA), according to the IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Center (ICPAC).
High-Level Horn Inter-Elite Dialogue Establishes Permanent Platform for Building Regional Cooperation
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The High-level Horn Inter-Elite Dialogue held in Jigjiga, Ethiopia, has declared the establishment of a permanent regional platform aimed at strengthening dialogue, coordination, peace building, and regional cooperation across the Horn of Africa.
PM Abiy Highlights Ethiopia's Push for Data Sovereignty, Policy Independence
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed underscored Ethiopia's growing strides toward data and statistical sovereignty during the national conference and exhibition held under the theme, "Data Sovereignty for Policy Autonomy."
Ethiopia Calls for Horn Nations to Take Greater Ownership of Regional Peace Efforts
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Speaker of Ethiopia's House of People's Representatives (HPR) Tagesse Chafo has called on countries in the Horn of Africa to take greater ownership of their shared future and shift from recurring crises toward durable peace and regional stability.
Dangote Raises Investment in Ethiopia to $4bn, Vows to Ensure Food Security in Africa
- [This Day] Africa's richest man and President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed his commitment to boosting food security across Africa through large-scale fertiliser investments, declaring that the continent has the capacity to feed itself and become a net exporter of agricultural products.
PM Abiy Reviews National Data Exhibition Showcasing Statistical Sovereignty
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- --Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, together with senior government officials, toured an exhibition on national planning and integrated data systems today in Addis Ababa.
National Conference On Data Sovereignty for Policy Autonomy Underway in Addis Ababa
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- A national conference centered on the theme: "Data Sovereignty for Policy Autonomy" is underway in Addis Ababa in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and senior government officials.
Horn Inter-Elite Dialogue Opens in Jigjiga to Advance Regional Peace and Cooperation
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- A high-level Inter-Elite Dialogue aimed at strengthening peace, security, and regional cooperation across the Horn of Africa opened today in Jigjiga, Somali region of Ethiopia, bringing together senior political leaders, policymakers, diplomats, and security officials from across the region.
Ethiopia's Week of Power, Progress and Global Influence
- [ENA] - Ethiopia experienced a defining week marked by major economic breakthroughs, diplomatic victories, and renewed momentum toward national transformation. From industrial expansion and export growth to high-level global diplomacy and domestic peacebuilding efforts, the country demonstrated its growing ability to balance internal development with an increasingly influential international presence.
AUC Chairperson Bids Farewell to Ethiopia's Permanent Representative
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, on Monday bid farewell to Ethiopia's Permanent Representative to the African Union, Hirut Zemene, following the completion of her diplomatic tenure.
A World Under Pressure, an Order in Transition
- [ENA] -The second week of May 2026 highlighted a global order under mounting strain as geopolitical competition, economic fragility, technological rivalry, climate shocks, and public health emergencies converged into a single accelerating pattern of instability. Events across multiple regions did not unfold in isolation but reinforced one another, signaling a deeper structural shift in how the international system functions.
Ethiopian FM Gideon Confers With Saudi Foreign Affairs Vice Minister
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos on Monday held talks with Saudi Arabia's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Waleed Elkhereiji, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing regional issues of mutual concern.
