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riotimesonline.comEthiopia Lets Foreign Missions and Investors Import Own Fuel, While State Monopoly Remains for Domestic Market
The National Bank of Ethiopia amended the Franco Valuta Directive to let diplomatic missions, foreign investors, and international organizations import their own fuel using private foreign exchange.
jpost.comEthiopia Holds Parliamentary Election Amid Voting Suspensions in Amhara, Oromia and Tigray and Opposition Claims of Rigging
Nearly 50 million registered voters participated in the June 1 vote. International observers called the process peaceful while some opposition parties alleged disenfranchisement.
france24.comEthiopia Seeks Red Sea Access
Ethiopia is pursuing access to the Red Sea. The effort involves regional diplomacy and infrastructure planning.
citizen.co.zaEthiopia Bans Gasoline and Diesel Vehicle Imports, Shifts to Electric Fleet
Ethiopia introduced a nationwide ban on imports of gasoline and diesel vehicles in early 2024. More than 100,000 of the country's 1.2 million registered vehicles are now electric, and the government has added 100 electric buses to the Addis Ababa fleet.
thehindu.comEthiopia Reports Economic Growth and Uneven Wealth Distribution
Ethiopia maintains one of Africa's fastest-growing economies while facing challenges with wealth distribution. Ongoing regional conflicts continue to shape the country's political and economic conditions.
France 24Ethiopia Holds General Elections; Addis Ababa Corridor Project Advances
Ethiopians voted in general elections on June 1, 2026. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party is expected to win while the corridor project continues to reshape Addis Ababa.
abcnews.go.comAddis Ababa Launches Urban Renewal Project to Replace Dilapidated Housing
Voters cast ballots in general elections while the government advances urban redevelopment that has displaced more than 10,000 residents in the capital.
Abc NewsPolls Open in Ethiopia's General Election With 50 Million Registered Voters
Polls opened Monday across Ethiopia as voters elect more than 500 House of Representatives members and local council seats. Results are expected the same day.
Voting Begins in Ethiopia for Parliamentary Seats
Polls opened Monday in Ethiopia with the ruling party expected to retain a large parliamentary majority. Voting is suspended in dozens of districts due to ongoing instability in Amhara and Tigray regions.
Al JazeeraEthiopia Holds General Election with Over 50 Million Registered Voters
More than 50 million registered voters select candidates for federal and regional seats on 31 May 2026. The elected parliament will choose the next prime minister.
The BbcEthiopia Holds General Election With Voting Cancelled in Tigray Region
More than 50.5 million voters are registered for Ethiopia's seventh national poll since 1991, but the entire Tigray region and dozens of constituencies in Amhara have been left out amid ongoing insecurity.
Al JazeeraEthiopia to Hold Nationwide Elections on June 1
More than 50.5 million voters are registered for Ethiopia’s first nationwide elections since the 2022 end of the Tigray war. The vote will fill all 547 seats in parliament.
thesouthafrican.comEthiopia Schedules National Election for June 1 2026
Ethiopia will hold its seventh national election on June 1, 2026. The vote occurs while Gulf states seek greater regional influence and while Ethiopia and Egypt continue to differ over Nile water use.
Al JazeeraEthiopia Schedules National Election for June 1
Ethiopian authorities have set June 1 as the date for national elections. The vote will determine representation in federal and regional bodies.
France 24Ethiopian Ruling Party Holds Final Rally Ahead of General Elections
Ethiopians will vote in general elections within one week. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party conducted its final campaign rally before the vote.
France 24Ethiopia Opposition Party Calls for Nationwide Protest Before Monday Elections
An opposition party has urged a nationwide protest ahead of Ethiopia's general elections scheduled for Monday. The national election board has not approved the protest.
washingtonpost.comUK Regimental Museum Transfers Ethiopian Emperor Tewodros II Relics to Ethiopian Government
A lock of Emperor Tewodros II's hair and a bloodstained piece of his clothing, seized by British troops in 1868, were handed back during a ceremony in Lancaster. The current Lord Napier, descendant of the expedition's commander, presided and presented an additional gold bracelet.…
nypost.comEthiopian Runner Yebrgual Melese Dies at 36 During Training
Yebrgual Melese fell ill while preparing for the Ottawa Marathon and died in hospital. The Ethiopian long-distance runner was 36. The Ethiopian Athletics Federation expressed sorrow and offered condolences to her family.
citizen.co.zaEthiopia and Sudan Accuse Each Other of Border Violations
Ethiopia and Sudan traded accusations on Tuesday that each had violated the other's territory and were supporting insurgent forces. Sudan has been in civil war since 2023. Ethiopia faces multiple insurgencies across its territory.
yahoo.comEvidence of Possible 100,000-Year-Old Cremation Found in Ethiopia's Afar Rift
Archaeologists discovered burnt bone fragments in Ethiopia that may represent the world's oldest documented cremation, dating back approximately 100,000 years. The findings, including three Homo sapiens fossils and thousands of stone tools, were detailed in a study published on A…
mg.co.zaDrivers in Addis Ababa Face Long Queues Amid Ethiopia's Fuel Shortage
Drivers in Ethiopia's capital are waiting for days to obtain petrol due to a fuel shortage. The crisis is linked to supply chain disruptions from the war on Iran. Al Jazeera reported on the situation in Addis Ababa.
thesouthafrican.comKenya's Sabastian Sawe Breaks Two-Hour Barrier to Win London Marathon
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe became the first person to complete an official marathon in under two hours, finishing the London Marathon in 1:59:30. Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa set a new women's world record of 2:15:41 in the same event. Multiple sources confirmed the historic achieve…
France 24Human Rights Watch Reports Accounts of Detentions in Ethiopia's Western Tigray
People from Ethiopia's Western Tigray region reported arbitrary detentions and treatment as second-class citizens to Human Rights Watch. France 24's Tom Canetti highlighted these accounts. More than 800,000 people remain internally displaced in Tigray.
BloombergIran Conflict Linked to Supply Chain Strains in Australian, Ethiopian, and Congolese Mining Operations
The ongoing war in Iran is disrupting mining operations worldwide. Affected areas include the Australian outback, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The global mining industry is starting to experience these effects, according to reports.