Somalia: China FM Rejects Somaliland-Taiwan 'Collusion,' Reaffirms Somalia's Sovereignty in Call With Somali FM

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reiterated Beijing's opposition to what it described as attempts by "Somaliland" to collude with Taiwan authorities, reaffirming China's… Read more »

Ethiopia: Addis Launches Building of 'Africa's Largest Airport'

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the Bishoftu International Airport, poised to become Africa's largest aviation hub, while the Oromo Liberation… Read more »

East Africa: Ethiopia, Kenya Expected to Drive East Africa's Growth in 2026: UN

Ethiopia and Kenya are projected to be the main drivers of East Africa's economic expansion in 2026, as the sub-region is expected to post the fastest growth rate on the continent,… Read more »

Africa: Somaliland's Case for Recognition - Response to AU Chairperson's Misguided Statement

By any objective legal, historical, or political measure, Somaliland's quest for international recognition is one of the most compelling unresolved cases on the African continent.… Read more »

Ethiopia: News - Ethiopia Bond Gains As Government Agrees On Debt Restructuring

Ethiopia's sole Eurobond rose sharply after the government reached an agreement in principle with bondholders on a restructuring plan that would impose a 15% haircut on the… Read more »

Sudan: News - UN Warns of Rising Civilian Risks As Ethiopia Aid Cuts Deepen and Violence Escalates in Sudan

The United Nations has warned that civilians are facing growing risks across multiple crisis zones, with funding shortages pushing Ethiopia's refugee response to the brink, while… Read more »

East Africa: Eritrea Withdraws From IGAD, Again, Cites 'Failure to Meet Aspirations of the Region'

Eritrea has officially informed the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) of its decision to withdraw from the regional bloc, according to a statement released by the… Read more »

Africa: Aid With Strings Attached: How New Health Pact with U.S. Challenges Ethiopia's Autonomy

The adage that "there are no free lunches in geopolitics—only postponed bills" captures a core reality of international relations: engagements that appear cost-free in the… Read more »

Ethiopia: U.S. Ends Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopian Nationals, Citing Improved Conditions

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the termination of Ethiopia’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS), ending protections that have allowed… Read more »

Ethiopia: European Countries Urge Resumption of Stalled Political Dialogue Between Fed. Govt, TPLF Ahead of Next Election As Tensions Deepen

Mekelle -The European Union Delegation to Ethiopia, alongside diplomatic missions of its member states and Norway, has urged the resumption of political dialogue between the… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia-European Investment Forum Opens in Paris Today

The Governments of Ethiopia and France, in partnership with the European Union and leading European corporations and financial institutions, have launched the Ethiopia-European… Read more »

Ethiopia: IFJ Condemns Suspension of Nine Deutsche Welle Amharic Reporters, Urges Immediate Reinstatement

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has strongly condemned the temporary suspension of nine reporters from the Deutsche Welle (DW) Amharic Service by the Ethiopian… Read more »

Ethiopia: Stolen Childhoods - Reversing Rise of Child and Forced Marriage in Post-War Tigray

Child and forced marriage in Ethiopia's Tigray region remains one of the most pressing yet under-recognized gendered consequences of the recent war. The 2020-2022 war abruptly… Read more »

Ethiopia: TPLF Warns Pretoria Peace Agreement 'More Seriously Threatened Than Ever Before'

The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has accused the Ethiopian government of violating and undermining the Pretoria Peace Agreement, warning that the accord is "more… Read more »

Ethiopia: Report Warns Water Scarcity, Population Growth Could Intensify GERD Tensions - Urges Pragmatic Nile Basin Cooperation

The Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) has cautioned that growing water scarcity, recurrent droughts, and competing national interests could reignite tensions between… Read more »

Ethiopia: Amnesty International Urges War Crimes Probe Into Us Air Strike That Killed Dozens of Ethiopian Migrants in Yemen

Amnesty International has called for an immediate and transparent investigation by the United States into a deadly air strike on a migrant detention center in Sa'ada, north-western… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigray Interim Admin Warns Against Unilateral Return of IDPs Without Pretoria Framework

Tigray interim administration has urged the federal government to ensure the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and the protection of Tigray's territorial integrity… Read more »

Ethiopia: PM Abiy Accuses TPLF of Breaching Peace Deal, Calls for Development Over Conflict in Tigray

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has accused the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) of failing to respect the peace agreement and diverting federal budget allocations toward… Read more »

South Africa: PM Abiy Says No Official Record Exists On Decision That Made Ethiopia Landlocked, Links Tensions With Eritrea to Pretoria Agreement

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told members of the House of People's Representatives on Tuesday that there is "no official record or institutional decision" documenting how Ethiopia… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Slips Further in Global Rule of Law Ranking, Wjp Warns of Accelerating Authoritarian Trends

Ethiopia's rule of law continues its steady decline, ranking 132nd out of 143 countries in the 2025 World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index, released today. The country's… Read more »

Ethiopia: Salsay Weyane Tigray Accuses Federal Government of Failing to Prioritize IDPs, Allowing Perpetrators of 'Crimes Against Humanity' to Exercise Power

The Tigray opposition party, Salsay Weyane Tigray, has accused the federal government of neglecting its responsibility to ensure the safe and voluntary return of Tigrayan… Read more »

Ethiopia: PM Abiy Tells Parliament Ethiopia's Growth 'No Longer Just Numerical,' Vows 'Double-Digit' Expansion This Fiscal Year

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) told members of the House of Peoples' Representatives (HoPR) on Tuesday that Ethiopia will "undoubtedly register double-digit growth this… Read more »

Ethiopia: TPLF Accuses Federal Government of 'Political Deception' Over Return of Western Tigray IDPs As Officials Hold Talks in Humera

The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has accused the federal government of "political deception" and of failing to implement key provisions of the Pretoria Agreement… Read more »

Ethiopia: Federal Revenue Hits 323 Billion Birr in Three Months, Up From 152 Billion Last Year

The federal government collected 323 billion birr in revenue during the first three months of the current Ethiopian fiscal year, marking a significant increase from 152 billion… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigray Forces Apologize for Road Blockades During Recent Protest, Admit Actions Were Improper Despite Valid Grievances

The Tigray Forces unit known as "Army 22" has apologized to the public for blocking roads and disrupting transportation during last week's protest in Mekelle, acknowledging that… Read more »