Ethiopia’s seventh general election was largely underway across the country on Monday, with the National Election Board of Ethiopia saying about 50,800 polling stations opened on time and voter turnout was high, even as security problems kept 143 polling stations closed and disrupted voting in parts of Oromia and Amhara. NEBE Chairperson Melatework Hailu, briefing […]

Ethiopia’s seventh general election was largely underway across the country on Monday, with the National Election Board of Ethiopia saying about 50,800 polling stations opened on time and voter turnout was high, even as security problems kept 143 polling stations closed and disrupted voting in parts of Oromia and Amhara. NEBE Chairperson Melatework Hailu, briefing […]

Amhara Bank will suspend all major customer-facing services for two days as it carries out a scheduled system upgrade, even as the lender continues to post rapid balance sheet growth alongside an ongoing transition in its senior leadership. The shutdown will begin on Friday at 6:00am and run until Sunday at 12:00am, according to a […]

Amhara Bank will suspend all major customer-facing services for two days as it carries out a scheduled system upgrade, even as the lender continues to post rapid balance sheet growth alongside an ongoing transition in its senior leadership. The shutdown will begin on Friday at 6:00am and run until Sunday at 12:00am, according to a […]

Recent-escalation-in-fighting-leaves-scores-killed-wounded-North-Wollo-ICRC (Photo: ICRC) Addis Abeba – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said it has recorded a large number of casualties following renewed clashes between government forces and the Amhara Fano armed group in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, particularly in the North Wollo zone. The ICRC said the humanitarian situation deteriorated sharply at the …

Children-from-near-Sekota-camp-“Mai Gulit,” (Photo: Addis Standard source) Addis Abeba- Displaced people from East Wollega Zone, Oromia region, who have sought refuge near Sekota town in the Wag Hemra Nationality Administration of Amhara region, said they are facing severe hardships, including food shortages. One displaced man, who requested anonymity for security reasons, told Addis Standard that he …

Recent-escalation-in-fighting-leaves-scores-killed-wounded-North-Wollo-ICRC (Photo: ICRC) Addis Abeba – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said it has recorded a large number of casualties following renewed clashes between government forces and the Amhara Fano armed group in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, particularly in the North Wollo zone. The ICRC said the humanitarian situation deteriorated sharply at the …

Children-from-near-Sekota-camp-“Mai Gulit,” (Photo: Addis Standard source) Addis Abeba- Displaced people from East Wollega Zone, Oromia region, who have sought refuge near Sekota town in the Wag Hemra Nationality Administration of Amhara region, said they are facing severe hardships, including food shortages. One displaced man, who requested anonymity for security reasons, told Addis Standard that he …

Fatal accident at Church construction site in Amhara region claims over 30 lives; more casualties feared (photo: AMECO) Addis Abeba – More than 30 people have been confirmed dead following a fatal accident this morning at a church construction site in Minjar Shenkora district, North Shewa Zone of the Amhara region. Authorities have warned that …

drone-attack-woldia-sm Addis Abeba – A drone strike on Sanka health post in Gubalafto Woreda, North Wollo Zone of the Amhara Regional State, on 27 September 2025, killed four civilians, including a pregnant woman, and left more than ten others injured, eyewitnesses and health professionals told the BBC Amharic. The attack occurred around 12:00 AM local …