Inside Story

Heavy Fighting Erupts Across Three Fronts in Tigray Amid Contested Airspace Activity

According to a battlefield scenario assessment released by Sajid Nadeem on the independent analysis channel My Views On News, fierce military conflicts between Tigray forces and the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) have intensified across three major fronts in the Tigray region. Recent ground offensives along vital supply routes and unconfirmed reports of foreign fighter jets entering local airspace are highlighted in the updates....

Commentary

Steering the Leviathan — What Tariku Demissie’s Rise Means for Ethio Telecom and Ethiopia’s Digital Future

Tariku Demissie's nomination as Acting Chief Executive Officer brought an end to Ethio Telecom's two-week administrative void. After Frehiwot Tamiru left to join Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Cabinet as Minister of Innovation & Technology, Tariku assumed control of one of the most influential, politically sensitive, and commercially significant positions in the Horn of Africa. This leadership change is much more than a straightforward business handoff for an organization that is both the nation's digital backbone and a significant source of governmental money. It marks a critical turning point in Ethiopia's navigation of its quickly changing digital transformation, market liberalization, and telecoms ecosystem....

Opinion

Why Tsegaye Ararsa Is Wrong About Ethiopia’s Right to the Sea

I was impressed by how skillfully Tsegaye Ararsa's legalistic framing avoids the hard realities that more than 140 million Ethiopians face when I listened to him on Tghat. Tsegaye views our country's quest for direct sea access as little more than a political ploy, a stage show put on by the current government to divert attention from internal conflict....

World News

​High Costs and Service Decline Trigger Violent Unrest and Widespread Looting Across France

A wave of violent unrest has erupted across major French cities as demonstrations against rising living costs, surging fuel prices, and the perceived deterioration of public services spiraled out of control. What began as a widespread public mobilization quickly escalated into widespread violence, leaving severe destruction in Paris and several regional urban centers....

Inside Story

Heavy Clashes and Troop Movement Reported Across Multiple Fronts in Tigray

​TIGRAY, ETHIOPIA — Fresh battlefield reports reveal intensifying armed confrontations, heavy artillery fire, and significant military realignments between the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) and Tigrayan fighters across multiple sectors in northern Ethiopia. Despite official government claims that hostilities have largely subsided into minor security sweeps, updates from the region point toward a resurgence of guerrilla-style operations and escalating tensions....

Inside Story

Federal Government Appoints Provisional Executive Team to Lead Tigray

The Federal Government of Ethiopia has established a six-month provisional administration for the Tigray Regional State, enacting a resolution passed by the House of Federation under Article 62(9) of the Constitution and Proclamation No. 359/2003, according to a statement published on the official Facebook page of the Prime Minister’s Office....

Opinion

Ethiopia–Eritrea Tensions Threaten to Turn Tigray Conflict Into Regional War

The renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia is evolving beyond a domestic conflict, raising the prospect of a direct confrontation between Ethiopia and Eritrea and threatening to destabilise the wider Horn of Africa. ...

Diplomacy

UN Deputy Chief Backs Ethiopia’s Sovereignty, Flags Tigray Aid Challenges

ADDIS ABABA — UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed held talks with Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister during a transit stop in Addis Ababa, discussing regional developments, Ethiopia’s new government and the humanitarian situation in Tigray....

Inside Story

Ethiopia Forms New Government as Key Parliamentary Leadership and Prime Minister Appointed

​ADDIS ABABA — In a historic joint opening session of the House of Peoples' Representatives and the House of Federation, Ethiopia officially inaugurated its 7th parliamentary term today, marking the formal establishment of a new federal government. The high-profile assembly featured critical leadership elections and the official appointment of the executive branch's top leadership....

Diplomacy

Diplomatic Crisis: Ethiopia Closes Embassy in Asmara, Expels Eritrean Diplomats

ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday, October 1, 2026, that it is closing its embassy in Asmara, Eritrea, and expelling ten Eritrean diplomats based in Addis Ababa....

Life-Style

WHO Chief Dr. Tedros Issues Passionate Plea for Global Peace Following Tender Moment with Granddaughter

GENEVA — In a poignant reflection published on X, World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus offered a personal glimpse into his life, using a quiet afternoon with his granddaughter to deliver a heartfelt appeal to world leaders embroiled in armed conflict....

Inside Story

Tigray Plunged into Telecom Blackout Amid Rising Political and Military Tensions

As fighting intensifies across the Tigray region and neighboring areas, Ethio Telecom’s phone and internet services have completely shut down, plunging the region into a blackout....

Inside Story

Ethiopia Set to Form New Government on October 5 Following 7th General Election

Ethiopia will officially establish its new executive government and hold the joint opening session of parliament on October 5, 2026 (Meskerem 25, 2019 E.C.), following the completion of the country's 7th National General Election. ...

Governance

NAMA Alleges Systematic Campaign Against Amharas Under New Political Framing

The National Movement of Amhara (NAMA) has issued a statement accusing state authorities and allied armed groups of carrying out a coordinated campaign of targeted violence, mass arrests, and demographic engineering against ethnic Amharas across central and western region border zones....

World News

U.S has lifted sanctions against the Eritrean Defense Forces and several key state-affiliated entities

The United States has lifted sanctions against the Eritrean Defense Forces and several key state-affiliated entities, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.  ...

Commentary

The Illusion of Clemency: How Ethiopian Executive Discretion Sabotages the Rule of Law

The recent release of over 600 prisoners on the eve of the Ethiopian New Year was publicly framed as a grand gesture of reconciliation—a bridge toward national healing. Yet, behind the official rhetoric lies a deeply alarming practice: the executive branch’s manipulation of judicial processes under the guise of "clemency." Rather than demonstrating political goodwill, forcing pre-trial political detainees to request pardons and sign self-incriminating conditional documents exposes a troubling erosion of procedural integrity, institutional independence, and constitutional governance....

Diplomacy

Abiy and Putin Leverage Bilateral Ties to Counter Western Diplomatic Pressure and Secure Mutual Strategic Support

The relationship between Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Russian President Vladimir Putin reflects a pragmatic realignment grounded in geopolitical necessity, historical ties, and mutual resistance to Western diplomatic leverage. ...

World News

Trump Points Finger at Iran Following Saudi Oil Pipeline Drone Attack

President Donald Trump stated that Iran was "probably" behind a recent drone attack on a major Saudi Arabian oil pipeline, which forced a temporary shutdown of the critical energy infrastructure....