Ethiopia
News from Ethiopia
Ethiopia says it must defend itself against Eritrea's 'all-out invasion' - Reuters
Ethiopia says it must defend itself against Eritrea's 'all-out invasion' Reuters
October 9, 2026African Union urges Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to refrain from actions that could undermine stability - reuters.com
African Union urges Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to refrain from actions that could undermine stability reuters.com
October 2, 2026Eritrea says it is severing all diplomatic ties with Ethiopia - Reuters
Eritrea says it is severing all diplomatic ties with Ethiopia Reuters
October 1, 2026Ethiopian Airlines to sign agreement with Boeing for 10 freighters - Reuters
Ethiopian Airlines to sign agreement with Boeing for 10 freighters Reuters
September 30, 2026Internet restricted after fighting breaks out in Ethiopia's Tigray region
During the two-year civil war in Tigray, the region was totally cut off from the outside world.
September 25, 2026Africa's richest man helps fund $660m fuel pipeline between Ethiopia and Djibouti
The pipeline would strengthen energy security in landlocked Ethiopia, while creating jobs at Djibouti's port.
September 25, 2026Djibouti, Ethiopia and Dangote to build $660 million petroleum pipeline - Reuters
Djibouti, Ethiopia and Dangote to build $660 million petroleum pipeline Reuters
September 24, 2026Tigrayan leaders say new war with Ethiopian government has begun, as fighting erupts - Reuters
Tigrayan leaders say new war with Ethiopian government has begun, as fighting erupts Reuters
September 23, 2026Seven Ethiopian armed groups announce anti-government alliance - Reuters
Seven Ethiopian armed groups announce anti-government alliance Reuters
September 21, 2026African greats inspired by the potential of Nairobi 2029
Some of Africa's great track and field stars expect the decision to award Kenya the 2029 World Athletics Championships to inspire the next generation.
September 16, 2026Trump administration can target Ethiopians for deportation
A judge has cleared the way for the Trump administration to cancel Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians living in the US.
August 19, 2026US judge allows Trump to end thousands of Ethiopians' deportation protections - Reuters
US judge allows Trump to end thousands of Ethiopians' deportation protections Reuters
August 18, 2026Air India taps Ethiopian aviation specialist to steer turnaround - Reuters
Air India taps Ethiopian aviation specialist to steer turnaround Reuters
August 5, 2026Death row inmates desperate to escape execution in Saudi Arabia call the BBC
Dozens of Ethiopians are awaiting execution - some called the BBC to tell their stories.
July 31, 2026US seeks role in Ethiopian Airlines' $12.5 billion airport project - Reuters
US seeks role in Ethiopian Airlines' $12.5 billion airport project Reuters
July 29, 2026Ethiopia reaches preliminary deal with bondholders on $1 billion debt overhaul - Reuters
Ethiopia reaches preliminary deal with bondholders on $1 billion debt overhaul Reuters
June 29, 2026Ethiopian prime minister's party gets another big parliamentary majority - Reuters
Ethiopian prime minister's party gets another big parliamentary majority Reuters
June 21, 2026Ethiopia PM's party wins landslide as fears grow of new conflict
Abiy Ahmed's party retains its huge majority despite unrest in several parts of Ethiopia and tensions with its neighbours.
June 21, 2026Boy, 12, wins hearts after trying to check sick chicken into Ethiopian hospital
Markos's beloved hen was not responding to any treatments - so he did the only thing he could think of.
June 19, 2026US announces targeted visa restrictions for some Ethiopians - Reuters
US announces targeted visa restrictions for some Ethiopians Reuters
June 18, 2026Ethiopian Airlines set to decide on regional jet order in next three months - Reuters
Ethiopian Airlines set to decide on regional jet order in next three months Reuters
June 7, 2026Ethiopian election expected to give leader Abiy's party a landslide win - Reuters
Ethiopian election expected to give leader Abiy's party a landslide win Reuters
June 1, 2026Ethiopia election under way, but not everyone can vote
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.
June 1, 2026Ethiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby
The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was "overjoyed" to be "blessed with five at once".
May 8, 2026Do viruses spread more easily on cruise ships?
The BBC explains what experts have to say about the infection risks associated with cruise ships.
May 5, 2026Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals
There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.
May 3, 2026Fertiliser boss says war puts 10 billion meals a week at risk
A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.
April 30, 2026Sawe's marathon record boosts Adidas in 'supershoe' race with Nike - Reuters
Sawe's marathon record boosts Adidas in 'supershoe' race with Nike Reuters
April 27, 2026How Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke iconic sub-two-hour barrier at the London Marathon
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.
April 27, 2026Ethiopia's Assefa breaks own world record at London Marathon - Reuters
Ethiopia's Assefa breaks own world record at London Marathon Reuters
April 26, 2026Kenya's Sabastian Sawe becomes first man to run marathon under two hours to win in London - Reuters
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe becomes first man to run marathon under two hours to win in London Reuters
April 26, 2026Millions listen to Ethiopian star's song taking swipe at government
The country's biggest musician Teddy Afro laments a lack of unity in the country on his new track.
April 18, 2026Senegal bans ministers from foreign travel as oil price rise bites
The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.
April 4, 2026Ethiopia reaches resolution with China on debt treatment - reuters.com
Ethiopia reaches resolution with China on debt treatment reuters.com
April 3, 2026Fuel rations and free buses: How countries are responding to rising oil prices
Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.
March 30, 2026Rationing power and diluting petrol - how African countries are coping with effects of Iran war
The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.
March 26, 2026Desperate for food drought-stricken Kenyans turn to the gingerbread tree
Some 26 million people are "facing extreme hunger" in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, warns humanitarian organisation Oxfam.
March 20, 2026Severe flooding kills 62 in Kenya, as heavy rains continue
Eleven people were rescued overnight after a minibus taxi got stuck in rising floodwaters in Nairobi.
March 15, 2026Death toll from Ethiopia floods and landslides rises to more than 100
Forecasters say storms are becoming more intense in the region, partly due to global warming.
March 12, 2026Uganda's Kiplimo regains world half marathon record in Lisbon - Reuters
Uganda's Kiplimo regains world half marathon record in Lisbon Reuters
March 8, 2026These women fought in Ethiopia's last civil war and warn against another one
Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.
March 6, 2026Ethiopia experiments with 'smart' police stations that have no officers
A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.
March 5, 2026