Current Affairs

New Mandatory Directive Issued for 26 Business Sectors

Manual QR-Coded Invoices Permitted as Contingency, Subject to 72-Hour Reporting Deadline

Jul 6, 2026

Saudi Court Rulings Devalue Lives of Ethiopian Migrants

Saudi Arabia Executes Nearly 100 This Year, Mostly Foreign Nationals in Drug Cases

Jul 3, 2026

Selling or Renting Out Bank Accounts Now Carries Severe Criminal Penalties

Failure to immediately report a lost device and deactivate mobile banking leaves account holders legally responsible for any subsequent fraud, warn officials.

Jul 3, 2026

Authority Orders Immediate Halt to Unauthorized Medical Device Advertisements

The Authority has urged all concerned parties to remove the advertisements immediately, warning that such illegal activities jeopardize public safety and will face legal consequences.

Jul 1, 2026

Master’s Degree Programs Face Push for Four-Year Extension

Agency Warns of Impending Accreditation Crisis for Future Graduates

Jun 25, 2026

New Directive to Bar Uncertified Professionals from Construction Industry

National Certification Rollout Begins despite Expected Years-Long Transition

Jun 24, 2026

Residents Protest Forced Eviction without Compensation or Alternative Land

Residents Vow to Escalate Case to Federal Human Rights Commission and Ombudsman if Grievances Go Unaddressed

Jun 24, 2026

New Strategy Launched to Replace Kebele Housing with Modern Buildings in the Capital city

It has been suggested that instead of incurring high compensation costs for new land acquisition, the government should prioritize redeveloping existing, expansive Kebele sites into modern condominium complexes.

Jun 18, 2026

Public Transport Vehicles to be mandated to Install Seatbelts for All Passengers

Under the new mandate, all installed seatbelts are required to adhere to global safety specifications.

Jun 17, 2026

U.S. Government Opens Applications for Professional Development Fellowship for Ethiopians

Specialized Focus Areas: Communication, Governance, Natural Resources, Economics, Health, and Technology Policy

Jun 17, 2026

Addis Ababa Warns Landlords Evicting Tenants to Raise Rent is Illegal

All rent increases are determined solely by the government’s official market study and regulatory framework, released every year on June 30.

Jun 13, 2026

Minister Ahmed Shide stated that no salary increase is planned in the new budget!

Following the demands for salary adjustments by government employees due to the rising cost of living, Dr. Desalegn Chane, a member of the House of Peoples' Representatives, raised questions regarding the federal government's 2019 [fiscal year] budget plan.

Jun 11, 2026