Fighting widens across Ethiopia as Tigray clashes escalate
Armed groups clashed with government forces across northern Ethiopia as fears mount of regional spillover.
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Armed groups clashed with government forces across northern Ethiopia as fears mount of regional spillover.
Addis Ababa, September 24, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s new US$12.5 billion international airport project is being advanced as a major investment in connectivity, with the potential to strengthen the country’s role as a gateway for continental…
Betegbar Yaregal #EBR_News Sep 24, 2026 Ethiopian Airlines is expanding its inflight catering production capacity from 60,000 to 150,000 meals per day, with the project set for completion within six months, Mesfin Abate, Director of…
The Republic of Djibouti has officially broken ground on a strategic, $160 million petroleum product storage terminal at the Damerjog Industrial Park (DDIP). This high-profile ceremony brought together key regional leaders, including…
Tigrayan authorities say they are responding to attacks by federal forces, while the federal government has described the Tigrayan military action as an offensive. Both sides have accused the other of triggering the latest escalation.
Addis Ababa, September 24, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia is advancing an inclusive approach to global climate action centered on practical solutions, stronger partnerships and broader participation, President Taye Atske-Selassie said as he invited…
Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has the sovereign right to develop its water resources and construct dams for various purposes within its territory, Ambassador Zerihun Abebe, Director General for African Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign…
Addis Ababa, September 24, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia and Djibouti have announced a major strategic investment to connect Damerjog in Djibouti with Dewele in Ethiopia through a new pipeline for refined petroleum products, backed by storage…
ADDIS ABABA (Somaliguardian) – The United States said it has tools to sanction more leaders in Ethiopia, while the United Nations and African Union urged restraint, after Tigrayan forces seized the airport in Tigray’s capital Mekelle on…
Addis Ababa, September 24, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s expanding investment in digital skills and artificial intelligence is emerging as part of a broader African push to shape the next technology era, with President Taye Atske-Selassie…
The European Union has called for an "immediate de-escalation" after Tigray rebels in Ethiopia confirmed they were in a state of "full-blown war" with the federal government. The separatists have seized control of several towns and…
Addis Ababa, September 24, 2026 (FMC) — President Taye Atske-Selassie has renewed Ethiopia’s call for comprehensive reform of the United Nations Security Council, insisting that Africa must no longer be denied equal representation in…
The developments follow a series of reported drone strikes in Tigray. Regional authorities say at least 14 people were killed and 22 injured in a strike on the town of Alamata on Tuesday, with the mayor accusing federal forces of targeting…
Addis Ababa, September 24, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia once lit a political flame across Africa, its struggle for sovereignty becoming a source of inspiration for generations fighting colonial rule and seeking an independent continent. Today,…
Source: AFP Tigrayan rebels in northern Ethiopia seized control of airports and battled federal troops in the neighbouring Afar region, multiple sources told AFP on Wednesday, as long-standing tensions spilled into open conflict. The…
Addis Ababa, September 24, 2026 (FMC) — Across Africa, the transition to electric mobility is increasingly moving from an idea for the future to a question of policy, investment and practical implementation. In this emerging landscape,…
ADDIS ABABA – The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) announced the issuance of a comprehensive legal framework governing collective investment schemes operation in the country. The move comes a little over a year after the nation’s…
Addis Ababa, September 24, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has arrived in Djibouti today, where he was welcomed by Djiboutian President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, the Office of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia announced. The two…
Demain, Damerjog sera au cœur de l’attention. La cérémonie de lancement du terminal de stockage de produits pétroliers réunira le Président de la République,M. Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, le Premier ministre éthiopien, M. Abiy Ahmed, et le…
Addis Ababa, September 24, 2026 (FMC) — President Taye Atske-Selassie has reaffirmed Ethiopia’s unwavering commitment to supporting regional and sub-regional efforts to bring durable and lasting peace to Sudan, stressing that a sustainable…
Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie warned of “forces of destruction” as Tigray rebels launched an offensive.
Addis Ababa, September 24, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia believes maritime access can be managed for the common benefit and progress of all countries in the region as it pursues reliable and dependable access to the sea to sustain its economic…
Addis Ababa, September 24, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia has highlighted its progress in digital financial inclusion, digital identity and digital payments at a high-level side event held on the margins of the 81st United Nations General Assembly…
Addis Ababa, September 24, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister’s Advisor on East African Affairs Getachew Reda held talks with Norway’s Minister of International Development Cooperation Åsmund Aukrust on the margins of the 81st Session of the…
The United States has issued a stern warning regarding potential additional sanctions following a large-scale military offensive launched by the leadership of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) in northern Ethiopia. In an official…
Addis Ababa, September 24, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s Prime Minister’s Advisor on East African Affairs Getachew Reda held talks with Comfort Ero, President and CEO of the International Crisis Group (ICG), on the margins of the High-Level Week…
Addis Ababa, September 24, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia welcomed more than 1.6 million international tourists during the 2018 Ethiopian Fiscal Year (EFY), generating over 5 billion US dollars in tourism revenue, according to the Ministry of…
Djiboutian President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed are set to jointly lay the foundation stone today for a strategic petroleum product storage terminal at the Damerjog Industrial Park (DDIP). Spearheaded…
Addis Ababa, September 24, 2026 (FMC) — Major General Gebre Adhana, former Commissioner of the Tigray Regional Police and a veteran TPLF leader, has broken with the illegal TPLF group and joined the Federal Government. Major General Gebre…
Addis Ababa, September 24, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian President Taye Atske-Selassie has called for a renewal of multilateralism and reform of the global order to reflect contemporary realities, stressing that Africa must have an equal voice in…