Ethiopia: Thousands Protest Ethnic-Based Violence

The Ethiopian government has denounced overnight ethnic-based violence on the outskirts of the capital. Thousands of Ethiopians took to the streets to demonstrate on Monday. Read more »

Ethiopia: Violence Breaks Out Ahead of Return of Oromo Liberation Front

Ethiopia's reformist PM Abiy Ahmed has called for calm in the wake of clashes between rival groups on the streets of Addis Ababa, ahead of the return on the weekend of the exiled… Read more »

East Africa: Ethiopia and Eritrea Withdraw Troops and Open Borders

After nearly twenty years, bitter rivals Ethiopia and Eritrea have pulled troops back from the frontier and are opening border crossings. Normalization moves include reopening… Read more »

East Africa: The Road to Peace? Diplomatic Ties Strengthen in Horn of Africa

Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia established a joint cooperation agreement this week, in another major step towards achieving stability in the conflict-ridden region. So is peace… Read more »

Ethiopia: Prisoners Held With Lions, Hyenas - Former Somali Region President Omar Arrested

Clashes in the Somali region of Ethiopia led to the burning of churches, looting and rape. Police and PM Abiy Ahmed stepped in, calling the chaos shameful, and arresting a former… Read more »

Ethiopia: Gedeo-Oromo Ethnic Clashes Continue Amid Political Reforms

Tensions between the neighboring ethnic groups in Ethiopia have spiraled into a growing humanitarian crisis. Although the conflict is based on traditional grievances, sweeping… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethnic Tensions Continue to Smolder in Somali Region

Following ethnically motivated violence in the country's east, Ethiopia's new prime minister Abiy Ahmed wants to strengthen and stabilize the autonomous region -- although the… Read more »

Ethiopia: Grand Renaissance Dam Manager Found Dead

The chief engineer of Ethiopia's most ambitious project was shot dead in Addis Ababa. The project had raised tensions with Ethiopia's neighbors, who have feared that their access… Read more »

Ethiopia: Prime Minister Calls for Multiparty Democracy

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said his country must seek a path to greater democracy through strong institutions that "respect the rule of law." Ethiopia has been ruled by the same… Read more »

Africa: Germany Welcomes Developments On Horn of Africa

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is transforming Ethiopia at a breathtaking pace. Germany is already making plans to work closer with the country it regards as a strategic partner. Read more »

Eritrea: 'How Can a Crazy One-Man Rule Work for Lasting Peace?'

Eritrea has reopened its embassy in Ethiopia after more than 20 years of emnity. Political scientist Mehari Yohannes believes the thaw in relations is a ploy by Eritrea's president… Read more »

Ethiopia: Eritrean Embassy Reopens in Ethiopia

Eritrea has reopened its embassy in Ethiopia a week after the once-bitter rivals officially declared an end to a two-decades-old war. Eritrea seceded from Ethiopia in 1993 after a… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Makes First Commercial Flight to Eritrea in 20 Years

The skies over Ethiopia and Eritrea opened to a first commercial passenger flight in two decades, giving tailwind to the peace process between the neighbors that severed ties in a… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Anuak Refugees Are Wary of Returning Home

Ethiopia's new prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, may have to do more to convince thousands of refugees belonging to the Anuak ethnic group to return to their homelands. Read more »

East Africa: Now Eritrea's President Visits Addis

Ethiopia has welcomed Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki for his first visit in 22 years. The visit shores up a remarkable improvement in relations after a generation of mutual… Read more »

East Africa: Ethiopia, Eritrea Officially End War

The long-term enemies have signed a "joint declaration of peace and friendship." The rapprochement takes place 20 years after the two neighbors started a border war that killed… Read more »

East Africa: Peace Between Ethiopia and Eritrea Will Promote Democracy

It seemed impossible just a few months ago: reconciliation between Ethiopia and Eritrea after decades of attrition. But peace is here at long last. How did this turnaround, which… Read more »

Eritrea: Ethiopian Leader Arrives in Eritrea for Landmark Summit

After a 20-year long border dispute, the two leaders in the Horn of Africa have met in the Eritrean capital, Asmara. There are hopes this first step will develop a long-lasting… Read more »

Ethiopia: The country Will 'Not Slip Into Anarchy' After Bomb Blast

The bomb blast in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa on Saturday has been described by many as an affront to peace and stability raising fears that the country might plunge into… Read more »

Ethiopia: Credit Crunch Pushing Sweeping Changes

In a surprise move, Ethiopia's government announced it would give up ownership of some state-owned companies, respect a decades-old peace deal with Eritrea and free prisoners. But… Read more »

Ethiopia: Blast At Rally Sparks Panic

One person has been killed and scores more injured in a grenade explosion at a rally for Ethiopia's new prime minister. The blast, in the capital, Addis Ababa, caused panic among… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Grenade Blast - Second Death As Arrests Are Made

A second person has died following Saturday's explosion at Premier Abiy Ahmed's rally in Addis Ababa. Thirty people have been arrested for alleged involvement in the grenade… Read more »

Ethiopia: Too Much, Too Soon - The Reformer Has to Slow Down

An attack apparently targeting Ethiopian Prime Minster Abiy Ahmed has overshadowed the radical reform process he has initiated. It also signals the start of a new power struggle in… Read more »

Eritrea: Eritrea to Send Rare Peace Delegation to Ethiopia

Eritrea has responded to Ethiopia's suprise recent overtures of peace with an announcement that it will send a delegation to its neighbour and one time enemy for talks. Eritrea is… Read more »

East Africa: Ethiopia's Peace Offer Comes With Strings Attached

Ethiopia's new prime minister Abiy Ahmed wants to recognize a longstanding peace deal with Eritrea. That's good news after 20 years of hostility but it's too early to celebrate,… Read more »