Amhara region

Somalia has extended condolences to Ethiopia following a deadly landslide in the Amhara region that caused deaths and destruction. The neighboring countries expressed solidarity during the tragedy.

A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall at a monastery in Ethiopia's Amhara region killed 14 people and injured seven during a holy water ritual. Search efforts continue for missing individuals, with experts deployed to aid recovery. The disaster highlights increasing climate-related risks in Ethiopia.

Ethiopia’s Amhara Region delivered 357kg of gold to the National Bank of Ethiopia for the first time, following a crackdown that seized 133,500 cubic metres of illegal minerals.

An armed conflict between Fano militias and federal government forces in Ethiopia's Amhara region since 2023 has disrupted tourism and endangered ancient monasteries at Lake Tana. Violence including shootings, grenade attacks, drone strikes, and kidnappings has created uncertainty for the future of these historical sites.

At least 31 people are dead and dozens injured after an overcrowded bus crashed into a ravine in Ethiopia's Amhara region. Delays in emergency response due to lack of infrastructure exacerbated the fatalities, and a similar crash in December 2024 in the Sidama region resulted in 66 deaths.

At least 31 people have died and dozens more were injured in a bus crash in Ethiopia's Amhara region, according to police reports. The incident occurred in the Amhara region, as stated by local authorities.

Ethiopians voted in parliamentary and regional elections expected to give Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party a landslide win. Voting was absent in Tigray due to 'unfavourable conditions' and interrupted in Oromo and Amhara regions due to security issues.

Ethiopia is holding elections with Prime Minister Abiy's party expected to dominate. Voting is not occurring in the northern Tigray region and parts of the Amhara region due to insecurity.