Africa Ethiopia Israeli citizens of Ethiopian origin demonstrated to ask the Israeli government to save the remaining Jews in the country; among the demonstrators was also the Ethiopian-born Minister of Integration, one of over 140.000 Jews of Ethiopian origin
Africa Ethiopia Drivers in Ethiopia face a fuel crisis due to disruptions from the Iran war driving a booming black market; Diesel prices reach 300–500 birr (5-9 $) per liter with illegal resale networks and long queues straining transport and businesses
Africa Ethiopia National Election Board reports over 9 million voters registered within a week for June general elections; Around 6.400 polling stations will remain inactive due to security and logistical issues amid ongoing instability
Africa Ethiopia Ethiopia's runners Bertukan Welde was second at Tokyo's marathon in 2:16:36, Hawi Feysa came third in 2:17:39, both over two minutes after Kenyan winner who also bet the course record set by Ethiopian Sutume Asefa Kebede in 2024
Africa Ethiopia Tigray’s elite is now split and every policy issue – from IDP returns to demobilisation – is interpreted with the perspective of one or the other group; clashes with government forces in Tselemti and Wajirat districts could shake a frail ceasefire