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Ethiopia and Burundi sign cooperation agreements during Addis Ababa talks

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi oversaw the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding during high-level talks in Addis Ababa.

Apr 10 · 2 min read

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Youth Federation Calls for Active Support of Sea Access Diplomacy

The Ethiopian Youth Federation has called on young people to actively engage in advancing Ethiopia's national agenda for sea access as the government intensifies diplomatic efforts to secure reliab...

Apr 10 · 2 min read

Youth Federation Calls for Active Support of Sea Access Diplomacy

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TPLF Accuses Federal Government of Violating Pretoria Agreement

The Tigray People's Liberation Front on April 8 accused the federal government of violating the Pretoria Agreement by unilaterally extending the Tigray Interim Administration for one year, calling ...

Apr 10 · 2 min read

TPLF Accuses Federal Government of Violating Pretoria Agreement

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Council of Ministers extends Tigray Interim Administration term for second time

The Ethiopian Council of Ministers has extended the term of the Tigray Interim Administration by one additional year, marking the second extension since the body was established following the Preto...

Apr 8 · 2 min read

Council of Ministers extends Tigray Interim Administration term for second time

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Election Board deploys joint security assessment teams ahead of June election

The National Election Board of Ethiopia will deploy joint security assessment teams to polling station areas ahead of the June general election, following disagreements between the board and politi...

Apr 7 · 2 min read

Election Board deploys joint security assessment teams ahead of June election

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Election Board Extends Voter Registration Deadline to April 22

The National Election Board of Ethiopia extended the voter registration deadline to April 22, 2026, citing online system disruptions, weak network coverage, and transportation constraints.

Apr 4 · 1 min read

Election Board Extends Voter Registration Deadline to April 22

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NEBE warns it may cancel elections over voter registration coercion

The National Election Board of Ethiopia issued a warning that it may cancel elections in constituencies where voter registration coercion is reported during the 7th general election process.

Apr 3 · 1 min read

NEBE warns it may cancel elections over voter registration coercion

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US Embassy warns Americans to reconsider travel to Ethiopia

The United States Embassy in Addis Ababa warned American citizens to reconsider travel to Ethiopia due to unrest, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, landmines, communications disruptions, and exit bans.

Apr 3 · 2 min read

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Ethiopia and Algeria sign judicial cooperation agreements

Ethiopia and Algeria signed a series of legal agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation in judicial and justice sectors.

Apr 2 · 1 min read

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National Dialogue Commission Opens Tigray Consultation Forum in Addis Ababa

The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission launched its first round of agenda gathering consultation forum for Tigray region stakeholders in Addis Ababa.

Apr 1 · 1 min read

National Dialogue Commission Opens Tigray Consultation Forum in Addis Ababa