September 10
Ethiopia: Ethio-Djibouti Railway Unveils Bulk Cargo Containerization Service Amid Shortfall in Annual Carrying Capacity
Ethio-Djibouti Railway S.C. officially launched its first bulk cargo containerization service on 09 September, 2024. Read more »
August 29
Djibouti: New CEO Vows to Revitalize Debt-Laden Ethio-Djibouti Railway Into a Profitable Entity in Three Years
Takele Uma, the newly appointed CEO of the Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway S.C., has pledged to transform the company into a profitable entity within three years. Read more »
July 24
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines 'Seeking Clarification' After Eritrea Suspends Flights Effective Sept
Ethiopian Airlines said that it is "currently seeking clarification from the Eritrean Civil Aviation Authority and is committed to resolving any issues amicably and promptly.' Read more »
July 25
Ethiopia: Amhara Region Reports Security Challenges Disrupting Transportation, Farming Despite Improvements
The Amhara regional government has reported that despite some improvements, significant security challenges remain, including disrupted transportation and issues with farming… Read more »
July 11
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Claims $211,000 Owed By Nigeria Over Failed Airline Venture
Ethiopian Airlines CEO Mesfin Tasew has informed Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that the country's Ministry of Aviation owes the airline $211,000 for… Read more »
May 11
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Djibouti Take Over Management of Ethio-Djibouti Railway After Six Years of Commercial Operations
Six years after to the commencement of the Ethio-Djibouti Railway's operations, the Chinese Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) has formally relinquished management… Read more »
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: 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 »
January 08
Eritrea: Ethiopia-Eritrea Tensions and Likely Scenarios
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January 05
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 »
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 »
October 10, 2023
East Africa: Ethiopia Explores Cross-Border Transport Service With Djibouti in Effort to Foster Regional Connectivity
A high-level delegation from Ethiopia, led by State Minister for Transport and Logistics Bero Hassan, recently embarked on a journey to Djibouti. The primary objective of the visit… Read more »
September 07, 2023
Ethiopia: In-Depth - Ethiopia's Quest for Alternative Ports: Negotiations or Force On the Table?
A few months ago, rumors began swirling about Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's efforts to secure a crucial port for the country. It has since been revealed that during a… Read more »
June 05, 2023
Ethiopia: Gambella-Dembidollo Road in Western Ethiopia Operational After Three Years
The Gambella to Shebel, Dembidollo road, connecting Gambella and Oromia regions in Western Ethiopia, which was closed for more than three years due to insecurity problems in the… Read more »
June 03, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Refutes Accusation of Blocking Tigrayans From Travel
Ethiopian Airlines Group refuted as "false allegation" a report that its services was blocking Tigrayans from travel to and the the Tigray regional state. Read more »
January 09, 2023
Ethiopia: Passengers Return Home As Inexplicable Restriction On Flights From Mekelle to Addis Takes a Toll
In less than two weeks time of the Ethiopian Airlines flight resumption to Tigray, restriction has been made on some passengers en route to Addis Abeba from Mekelle, witnesses told… Read more »