Ethiopia has been listed among the worst jailers of journalists in Africa, with six journalists detained--five of whom are facing "terrorism" charges that could carry death sentences, according to the 2024 prison census by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ),

Human Rights Watch (HRW) characterized Ethiopia's human rights situation in 2024 as "dire," citing widespread conflict, restrictions on civil society, and impunity for abuses. The organization's annual report highlighted abuses by government forces,

The UN blames conflict and natural disasters; separately, a hijab ban in some schools in the Tigray region is causing pressure

Ethiopia’s government said it is evacuating approximately 80,000 people following a series of small-scale earthquakes in the Afar, Oromia and Amhara regions. At least 10 earthquakes were reported in Ethiopia since Friday, and there are signs of possible volcanic activity.

AWASH FENTALE AFAR REGION ETHIOPIA - A semi-desert plain that lies between two rugged mountains has for about five months been the epicenter of volc

BY YANET YANTAYE WOGAYEHU / DEBRE BIRHAN – One Industry, a private company engaged in manufacturing sector in Ethiopia, has launched production of socks in a factory built on 10,000 square meters of land in Debre Birhan, Amhara region of Ethiopia.

Depressive symptom is the most common type of psychiatric co-morbidity among persons with epilepsy. Epilepsy patients are identified as at higher risk of suffering depressive symptom explicitly in low- and middle-income countries due to poor mental health care systems and financial burdens.

The ensete plant, which resembles a banana tree and already feeds 20 million Ethiopians, offers nutrition and drought resistance. This has prompted the government to expand cultivation across all 12 regions to combat hunger and climate challenges.

Ethiopia experienced a series of earthquakes on Saturday, including a 5.8-magnitude tremor, which has caused widespread alarm and evacuations in the country's remote northern regions.

Ethiopian Tourism Minister Selamawit Kassa revealed that efforts are underway to make Ethiopia a preferred tourism destination in Africa by enhancing existing tourism destinations and expanding into new ones that meet international standards.

Ethiopia is set to open a stock exchange after a 50-year absence, aiming to attract both domestic and international investors.