January 17
Ethiopia: AU Peace and Security Council Calls On Ethiopia, Somalia 'To Exercise Restraint, De-Escalate and Engage in Meaningful Dialogue'
The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), called on Ethiopia and Somalia "to exercise restraint, de-escalate and engage in meaningful dialogue" following the… Read more »
East Africa: AU Peace and Security Council to Convene Session On Situation Between Ethiopia, Somalia
Following the opening statement of the Chairperson of the PSC for the month, Amma A. Twum-Amoah, Permanent Representative of Ghana to the AU, Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for… Read more »
East Africa: Navigating New Waters: Implications of Ethiopia's Recent Sea Access Pact With Somaliland
In the shifting geopolitics of the Horn of Africa, tensions have escalated and signs of potential conflict have emerged since Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed declared interests… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Declines to Attend Upcoming IGAD Summit Due to 'Overlapping Schedule'
The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed difficulty to attend the IGAD extraordinary summit proposed for 18 January 2024, owing to overlapping schedule. Read more »
January 11
Ethiopia: Amhara Region Breathes Sigh of Relief As Major Cities Return to Routine
Numerous urban centers within Ethiopia's Amhara region are witnessing a gradual restoration of normalcy following a recent period of conflict. Read more »
Ethiopia: Return Home for Displaced Tigrayan Left Hanging Despite Promises
More than a year after the signing of the Pretoria Peace Agreement in November 2022, and restoration of peace to most parts of Tigray, the task of returning IDPs to their homes… Read more »
January 10
Ethiopia: Four Million Ethiopians On the Brink As Food Crises Escalate
The Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission (DRMC) and the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator have released a joint statement urgently addressing the severe… Read more »
January 09
Ethiopia: Over 40 Percent of City Employees Pass Competency Assessment
The Addis Abeba City Administration has officially announced the outcomes of the competency assessment carried out by the Public Service and Human Resource Development Bureau. Read more »
January 08
Eritrea: Ethiopia-Eritrea Tensions and Likely Scenarios
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East Africa: OLF 'Gravely Concerned' Over Safety of Ethiopians in Somalia As Tension Over Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU Escalates
Opposition group, the Oromo Liberation Army (OLF) has expressed "grave concern" over escalating tension between Ethiopia and Somalia following the signing of an MoU between the… Read more »
January 05
Africa: Tigray Embraces Turkish Partnership for the Restoration of Africa's Oldest Mosque
The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) has extended an offer to the Tigray Tourism Bureau, proposing to spearhead the restoration of the Al-Nejashi Mosque, a… Read more »
Ethiopia: Op-Ed - Unveiling Ethiopia-Somaliland MOU and Its Implications
Analysis on how the MoU could signify a turning point in the region's domestic, geopolitical, and diplomatic landscape Read more »
Ethiopia: In-Depth - Ethiopia's Bond Bust: a Decade From Darling to Default
A decade ago, Ethiopia's debut on the international bond stage sparked a frenzy among investors with its inaugural $1 billion Eurobond issuance--a daring move with a 10-year… Read more »
January 04
Ethiopia: US Calls for Dialogue to De-Escalate Tensions Following Ethiopia-Somaliland MOU
The US State Department has called for diplomatic dialogue to de-escalate tensions in the Horn of Africa following a "historic" memorandum of understanding between Ethiopia and… Read more »
January 03
Ethiopia: 'In-Depth Assessment of Somaliland's Recognition Bid' By Ethiopia Part of MoU
In its first detailed and significant statement following the signing of "historic" Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Somaliland, the Ethiopian government said part of the MoU… Read more »
Ethiopia: IGAD 'Diligently Monitoring' Developments Between Ethiopia, Somalia - 'Recognizes the Potential Implications for Regional Stability'
The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu "expresses deep concern regarding recent developments" between Ethiopia and… Read more »
January 02
Somalia: Somalia Rejects Ethiopia-Somaliland MOU, Recalls Ambassador to Ethiopia
Somalia has rejected the MoU signed between Ethiopia and Somaliland granting Ethiopia access to the sea in return for international recognition for Somaliland. It has also recalled… Read more »
December 28, 2023
Egypt: Hail Egypt! As She Bids Farewell to the GERD Negotiations, Hail Egypt
"For you have remained silent for long-time, relief and deliverance for Ethiopian Sovereignty has arisen from another place, Egypt." Read more »
December 26, 2023
Ethiopia: Economic Turmoil, Instability Curtail Ethiopia's FDI Inflows: Ernst & Young Report
Amid global economic shifts and domestic instability, Ethiopia is contending with a marked decrease in foreign direct investment (FDI), as detailed in a new report by Ernst &… Read more »
January 01
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Tops ICG's List of Potential 2024 Conflict Zones
Addis Abeba- The International Crisis Group (ICG), in its annual projection of regions susceptible to heightened conflict, has pinpointed Ethiopia as a critical area of concern for… Read more »
Ethiopia: Manufacturing Makeover: With Introduction of New Policy, Govt Takes Steps to Fuel Industrial Growth
In a strategic push to revitalize its economic landscape, the government is on the brink of implementing a newly approved manufacturing policy. Read more »
January 02
Ethiopia: Eight Killed, Another 10 Abducted As Civilians Return From St. Gabriel Celebration in Kulubi
At least eight civilians lost their lives in a massacre as they returned from the annual Saint Gabriel festival in Kulubi town on 28 December, 2023. Read more »
January 01
Sudan: Sudan's Former PM Abdallah Hamdok, RSF Leader Set to Meet in Addis Abeba Today
Addis Abeba- Sudan's pro-civilian Coordination of Civil Democratic Forces (Taqaddum) led by its Chairman, former Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok, is expected to meet with Mohamed… Read more »
Somalia: 'Historic' MOU With Somaliland Sees Ethiopia Secure Access to Sea, Diversify Seaport
Ethiopia signs historic MoU with Somaliland to "secure access to the sea and diversify its access to seaports." Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland, Ethiopia Reach 'Historic' Agreement Over Access to Ports
Somaliland Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally acknowledged that the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed late Monday afternoon between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and… Read more »