World News

The Arabian Gulf Security Playbook: How the US and Gulf Allies Turned the Tables on Iran

For decades, Tehran’s primary geopolitical leverage lay in its ability to hold the Strait of Hormuz hostage, a narrow chokepoint through which roughly 20% of global petroleum passes. By threatening to seize commercial vessels or launch missile strikes, Iran exerted an asymmetric veto over global energy markets....

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A Slow Dying: How Global Aid Cuts Are Forcing Sudan's Refugees Back Into the War Zone

As the war in Sudan grinds through its fourth year, hundreds of thousands of refugees and asylum seekers who sought sanctuary across the border in South Sudan now face a stark, agonizing reality. Escaping active combat zones was supposed to guarantee survival, yet a catastrophic humanitarian emergency is unfolding not from active gunfire, but from a severe shortfall in global financial support. ...

Inside Story

US Expresses Readiness to Relaunch Negotiations over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

The United States has signaled its intention to step back into one of the African continent’s most intractable diplomatic standoffs. A senior advisor to President Donald Trump announced that Washington stands ready to facilitate renewed negotiations between Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and the broader allocation of the Nile River waters....

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**Defect Discovered in Egypt's First Nuclear Plant Construction Sparks Controversy**

A report alleging "severe construction defects" in the reactors of the El Dabaa nuclear power plant, currently under construction on Egypt's northern coast, has sparked significant controversy among Egypt, the Russian contractor, and media outlets. ...

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Iran Losing Control Over the Strait of Hormuz, New Data Shows

Iran is losing its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transit chokepoints, as its ongoing standoff with the United States intensifies, according to newly released tracking data....

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The Battle Over Belonging: Debate Surrounding the Status and Governance of Addis Ababa Intensifies

As discussions unfold within Ethiopia’s political sphere and the ongoing National Dialogue, one of the most polarizing questions facing delegates and commentators centers on the identity and jurisdiction of the nation's capital: Whose city is Addis Ababa? The ongoing debate, touching on constitutional law, historical narrative, regional autonomy, and civil rights, remains a central flashpoint between competing visions for the city's future....

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National Dialogue Plagued by Disputes Over Election Procedures and Voting Protocols

Sources close to the National Dialogue Conference have revealed mounting anxieties surrounding procedural irregularities in the selection of Joint Verification Committee members, contentious voting guidelines, and unresolved core recommendations. ...

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Full Consensus Reached on Religious Affairs and Peacebuilding Agendas

Participants at the ongoing National Dialogue Conference, organized by the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC), reached full consensus today, August 11, 2026, signing the official minutes for their compiled recommendations on religious affairs and peacebuilding agendas....

EconoScope

Prime Minister’s Office Outlines Key Sector Milestones and Economic Reforms in New Report

The Office of the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has published a policy update highlighting significant advancements made across the nation’s economic, technological, and social sectors....

Banking

Anbesa Bank Elects Completely New Board of Directors Following NBE Decision

Following the rejection of its previous election results by the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), Anbesa Bank has elected a completely new Board of Directors nine months after the previous vote. Conducted under urgent directives and strict regulatory oversight from NBE officials, the re-run took place successfully at an extraordinary general assembly held at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum on Saturday, August 8, 2026....

Governance

Government’s "Zero IDP" Initiative and Masked Realities

The Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission (EDRMC) announced via state media outlets that out of more than three million previously displaced citizens, over two million have been returned to their places of origin. ...

Inside Story

Delegates Walk Out of Ethiopian National Dialogue Over Addis Ababa Status Directive

A major rift has erupted within the Ethiopian national reconciliation process as multiple delegates participating in the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC) staged a dramatic walkout in Addis Ababa, protesting what they termed a last-minute attempt by ruling party officials to impose a pre-determined status on the capital....

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AU Commission Chairperson Condemns Drone Attack on Egypt's Port of Damietta

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has strongly condemned the drone attack carried out on 29 July 2026 against the historic and strategically important Port of Damietta in the Arab Republic of Egypt. ...

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Renewed Clashes Near Sudan Border Threaten Northern Ethiopia’s Fragile Peace

Heavy military clashes erupted early Saturday between the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) and forces affiliated with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) in the border region near Sudan. ...

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Embassy of India Bids Warm Farewell to Outgoing Ambassador Shri Anil Kumar Rai as Bilateral Ties Deepen

The Embassy of India in Addis Ababa organized a warm farewell ceremony for the Ambassador of India to Ethiopia, H.E. Shri Anil Kumar Rai, and Smt. Harshita Rai, on the occasion of his transfer back to the Ministry of External Affairs Headquarters in New Delhi. ...

Commentary

Navigating Ethiopia’s Cross-Roads Through National Dialogue

The ongoing Ethiopian National Dialogue in Addis Ababa marks a historic juncture as delegates grapple with foundational questions surrounding the nation's identity, governance, and institutional framework. ...

Diplomacy

African Union Expresses Solidarity with Spain and France Amid Devastating Wildfires

The African Union (AU) Commission has issued a formal declaration of sorrow and solidarity in response to the raging wildfires across parts of Spain and France, offering condolences to the victims and calling for immediate global action on climate resilience....

Business

Zemen Bank Reports Monumental Year with Unaudited Profits Exceeding 10 Billion Birr

Zemen Bank, one of Ethiopia’s pioneering private financial institutions, has announced stellar financial results for the concluded fiscal year, underscoring its robust operational performance and burgeoning market influence. The figures were disclosed during the bank's annual executive management convention held between 17 and 18 July 2026....