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
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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
Federal Tax Administration Amendment Bill Faces Fresh Opposition from Traders
Traders have raised alarm over the controversial new provision that allows tax authorities to retroactively investigate tax fraud cases up to 10 years in the past.
Jun 16, 2026
187 Million Birr in Financial Irregularities Found across 75 Public Institutions
Bureau Takes Immediate Action on Financial Irregularities
Jun 16, 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
The new vehicle license plate has officially started being issued as of today!
It has been announced that the new plate is equipped with chip technology to facilitate law enforcement.
Jun 11, 2026
New procedure for taxis to begin at the end of June!
According to the Transport Bureau, in the month of May alone, administrative measures were taken against more than 3,300 drivers for charging above the tariff and failing to display the fare list.
Jun 10, 2026
It has been reported that Ethiopian migrants are replacing locals in low-paying jobs.
Conversely, business owners state that they prefer Ethiopian workers because they demand lower pay and work for longer hours without complaint.
Jun 9, 2026
Driver Training and Assessment Program Postponed
The Ethiopian Heavy Truck Drivers Association has announced that it has held discussions with the Ministry of Transport and Logistics regarding this matter.
Jun 6, 2026
The Ministry of Education’s AI initiative.
The application is expected to save teachers the valuable time typically spent on routine bureaucratic tasks, allowing them more time for direct interaction with their students.
Jun 5, 2026
The 10-Year Audit Period and the New Rights of Taxpayers
The new draft proclamation aimed at curbing tax evasion grants tax authorities the power to audit records up to 10 years back, while also introducing a mediation system to resolve disputes between taxpayers and the authority more efficiently.
Jun 5, 2026