Social Issues

Ethiopia Approves New Criminal Procedure Law to Replace 64-Year-Old Code

​The House of Peoples’ Representatives has approved a new proclamation to replace Ethiopia’s 64-year-old Criminal Procedure Code. The newly endorsed Criminal Procedure and Evidence Law Proclamation No. 1410/2018 is set…

Tragic Traffic Accident in East Gurage Zone Claims 11 Lives

​A devastating traffic accident in the East Gurage Zone has resulted in the tragic deaths of 11 people. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon in the Edena Adebat locality, sending…

Business and Economy

News

MIDROC Signs Historic $80M Loan Deal with IFC to Transform Ethiopia’s Hospitality Sector

​MIDROC Investment Group has signed a historic $80 million long-term loan agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to transform Ethiopia’s hospitality and tourism sector. The landmark deal, signed in…

Sports and Arts

Ethiopia Drawn with Senegal and Sudan in Tough 2027 AFCON Qualifying Group

​The Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially conducted the qualification draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Tuesday, placing the Ethiopian national football team, the Walias, into…

Interviews

Ethiopia Passes Strict Customs Law to Confiscate Contraband Vehicles

The Ethiopian House of People’s Representatives has officially ratified a stringent new customs amendment that authorizes the outright confiscation of vehicles used to transport contraband. Passed by a majority vote…