East Africa: IGAD Calls for Immediate De-Escalation As Political Violence Escalates in Somalia

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has expressed deep concern over reports of violence in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, amid rising political tensions and a… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Peace and Security

Ethiopia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its longstanding contribution to regional peace and security, according to Chief of General Staff of the Ethiopian National… Read more »

East Africa: Horn Inter-Elite Dialogue Opens in Jigjiga to Advance Regional Peace and Cooperation

A high-level Inter-Elite Dialogue aimed at strengthening peace, security, and regional cooperation across the Horn of Africa opened today in Jigjiga, Somali region of Ethiopia,… Read more »

East Africa: Ethiopia Well-Positioned to Lead Regional Mediation, Contribute to Regional Stability - Influential Media Figure

Founder and Director of the influential "Abay Kings" media outlet, Ustaz Jamal Bashir, has noted that Ethiopia possesses the political credibility and diplomatic capacity to play a… Read more »

Ethiopia: U.S. Army War College Delegation Appreciates Ethiopia's Regional Role

Members of the U.S Army War delegation have expressed their appreciation for Ethiopia's regional role and commended the longstanding relations between the two nations, according to… Read more »

Liberia: Ethiopia, Liberia Cement Bilateral Cooperation in Peacekeeping and Shared Dev't Priorities

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai have held discussions reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with a… Read more »

Africa: Ethiopia, Liberia Eye Strategic Partnership in Defense and Technology

Ethiopia and Liberia are deepening their longstanding partnership with a renewed focus on military industry and defense technology cooperation, as both nations seek to set an… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigray Agenda Gathering Forum Opens in Addis Ababa

The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC) has launched the first round of its agenda gathering consultation forum for stakeholders from the Tigray region in Addis Ababa. Read more »

Ethiopia: PM Abiy Urges Responsible Fuel Use Amid Middle East Crisis

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called on fuel distributors, stations and consumers to use petroleum products responsibly as disruptions linked to the crisis in the Middle East… Read more »

Ethiopia: Former TPLF-Linked 'Army 70' Fighters Enter National Rehabilitation Program

The National Rehabilitation Commission (NRC) has confirmed that former members of the TPLF-affiliated group known as "Army 70" are currently participating in a national… Read more »

Africa: AUC Raises Alarm Over Escalating Tensions in the Persian Gulf

The African Union Commission (AUC) has voiced deep concern over the rising tensions in the Persian Gulf, warning that recent incidents targeting key infrastructure could threaten… Read more »

Ethiopia: PM Abiy Calls for Breaking 'Circle of Animosity,' Stresses Dialogue Over Conflict

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has stressed the urgent need to break what he described as a "circle of animosity", particularly in Northern Ethiopia, reaffirming that lasting peace can… Read more »

Ethiopia: Adwa Victory Vividly Shows Ethiopia As Beacon of Freedom - Defense Minister

Adwa Victory will be celebrated with the spirit of Pan-Africanism, demonstrating Ethiopia's role as a beacon of freedom for black people worldwide, Defense Minister Aisha Mohammed… Read more »

Ethiopia: Special Operations Command Marks 65th Anniversary With Grand Exhibition in Hawassa

A major photographic exhibition tracing the history and operational strength of Ethiopia's Special Operations Command has opened in Hawassa, marking the 65th anniversary of the… Read more »

Ethiopia: PM Stresses Need for Reimagining Ethiopia's Peace Building, Conflict-Resolution Mechanisms

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has urged a fundamental rethinking of Ethiopia's peace-building and conflict-resolution mechanisms, identifying the long-standing reliance on force, a… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Morocco Convenes First-Ever Joint Defense Committee Meeting

Ethiopia and Morocco have convened their first-ever joint defense committee meeting aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across various military fields on Thursday. Read more »

Ethiopia: Over 30 Al-Shabaab Militants Killed in Joint Operation in Bulunagaad, Lower Shabelle, Somalia

The Somali National Army (SNA), in coordination with the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), and… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Digital ID System Trnasform Refugee Access to Essential Services - - UNHCR

Digital identity is reshaping humanitarian assistance and refugee inclusion in Ethiopia, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Read more »

Africa: AU Officials Call for Stronger Solidarity As Africa Confronts Rising Security, Political Challenges

African Union (AU) officials have underlined that unity and close collaboration among Member States are indispensable to confronting the continent's mounting security, political… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigray Women Reaffirm Commitment to Meaningful Participation in National Dialogue

Women from towns across the Tigray region have reaffirmed their commitment to actively participate in the nationwide dialogue, stressing that addressing long-standing grievances… Read more »

Ethiopia: National Dialogue Enters Decisive Stage to Forge Consensus, Strong Statehood - Govt Chief Whip

The national dialogue process has entered a decisive phase aimed at laying a firm foundation for national consensus, lasting peace and strong state building, Government Chief Whip… Read more »

East Africa: Al-Shabab Remains Greatest Security Threat in Somalia and East Africa, UN Warns

United Nations experts have warned that the extremist group Al-Shabab continues to pose the most serious threat to peace and security in Somalia and the wider East African region,… Read more »

Ethiopia: Government Prioritizes Food Aid for Displaced Tigray Residents in Shelters, Commission Reports

The Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission (EDRMC) said the government is prioritizing uninterrupted humanitarian food assistance for citizens living in temporary shelters. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Zambia Sign Major Military Cooperation Agreement

Ethiopia and Zambia have solidified their defense ties by signing a broad military cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening partnership across several key fields. Read more »

Ethiopia: PM Abiy Vows Ethiopia's Progress Won't Be Halted By Challenges or Hostile Forces

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reaffirmed Ethiopia's march toward prosperity, declaring that no challenge, provocation, or malicious plot can halt the nation. Read more »