Ethiopia: Over 4.5m Students Still Out of School Despite Extended Registration in War-Torn Amhara Region

Despite a previous announcement extending student registration until March 9 due to "security challenges" and low enrollment, the Amhara Regional Education Bureau has stated that… Read more »

Somalia: Beyond Denial - Why Downplaying Al-Shabaab's Growing Influence in Somalia Is Dangerous

In a recently published op-ed in Addis Standard titled "Countering Alarmist Narratives: Debunking Al-Shabaab's Perceived 'Power Grab' in Somalia," Professor Abdinasir Ali Osman… Read more »

Ethiopia: Fichee-Cambalaalla: Sidama's Celestial New Year Ushers Renewal, Unity

Beneath the vast skies of Sidama Regional State, a timeless tradition unfolds each year, bridging the celestial and the terrestrial. On 28 March, the Sidama people will welcome… Read more »

Ethiopia: TPLF Rejects PM Abiy's Call to Nominate Tigray Interim President, Calls It 'Unilateral Decision' Violating Pretoria Agreement

The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has rejected Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's call for Tigray's people to "nominate" candidates for the interim presidency, calling it a… Read more »

Ethiopia: Countering Alarmist Narratives: Debunking Al-Shabaab's Perceived 'Power Grab' in Somalia

In response to Adam Daud Ahmed's recent op-ed, "From Insurgency to Power Grab: Al-Shabaab's deadly advance on Mogadishu signals Somalia's descent into disaster," published by Addis… Read more »

Ethiopia: Fact or Fiction - Unpacking Allegations of Corruption, Nepotism in Ethiopia's Somali Region

This article presents a detailed rebuttal to Mohamud A. Ahmed's opinion piece, "Shadows of Power: Corruption, nepotism, and push for reform in Ethiopia's Somali region," which was… Read more »

Ethiopia: War-Torn Amhara Region Training Tens of Thousands Anti-Riot Militias, Regular Police Amid Ongoing Crisis

Desalegn Tasew, the Head of the war-torn Amhara Regional State Peace and Security Bureau and Cluster Coordinator for Administrative Affairs, visited the Bir Sheleko Basic… Read more »

Ethiopia: PM Abiy Confirms Getachew's Departure As Tigray Interim President With Call for Replacement

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially confirmed the departure of Getachew Reda from his position as the interim president of Tigray regional state. In a statement released this… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia-Somaliland MOU: Pragmatic Maritime Solution, Not Diplomatic Setback

This article provides a comprehensive rebuttal to Hassan Yusuf's opinion piece, "Ethiopia's Maritime Dilemma: Why MoU with Somaliland Risks Diplomatic Fallout, Undermines Regional… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Advances WTO Membership As Govt Announces 'Successful' Fifth-Round Negotiations

Ethiopia has announced positive outcomes from the recently concluded fifth round of negotiations, advancing the government's plan to complete its World Trade Organization (WTO)… Read more »

Ethiopia: Divided and Disputed - TPLF's Fractured Leadership, Electoral Board Feud Threaten Tigray's Fragile Peace

For decades, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has celebrated February 18 with grand events marking its founding day. However, last month's 50th anniversary was a stark… Read more »

Kenya: Four Ethiopians Killed, Three Wounded in Renewed Violence Along Ethiopia-Kenya Border in Dasenech District

Four Ethiopians were killed and three others wounded in an armed confrontation in Kukruk Kebele, Dasenech District, South Omo Zone, along the Ethiopia-Kenya border, in what… Read more »

Ethiopia: Civilian Casualties Surge in Conflict-Hit Amhara Region Amid Renewed Fano-Govt Clashes

Civilian casualties are rising as deadly clashes that began in parts of the conflict-hit Amhara region last Friday continue into this week. Residents told Addis Standard that… Read more »

Egypt: Eritrea, Egypt Reject Non-Coastal States' Role in Red Sea Security

Eritrea and Egypt have rejected the involvement of non-coastal states in Red Sea security, stating that the waterway's governance "should be led by coastal nations," following a… Read more »

Ethiopia: Govt Raises Fuel Prices By Up to 11 Birr Per Liter Amid Widespread Shortages, Black Market Surge

The government has increased the retail price of gasoil to 112.67 birr, representing an 11% rise. Read more »

Africa: Somaliland - Key Ally Against Al-Shabaab, Houthi Aggression in Horn of Africa

Somaliland stands as the frontline defense against terrorism in the Horn of Africa, playing a crucial role in maintaining regional stability and securing vital global trade routes.… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigray War Survivors File Criminal Complaint in Germany, Accusing Ethiopian and Eritrean Officials of War Crimes

Fight survivors of the Tigray war have filed a criminal complaint with the German Federal Public Prosecutor, accusing twelve senior Ethiopian and Eritrean government and military… Read more »

Ethiopia: PM Abiy Says Ethiopia Has No Intention to 'Invade' Eritrea

Addis Abeba- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told parliament on Thursday that Ethiopia has "no desire to invade Eritrea for the sake of the Red Sea," while emphasizing that access to the… Read more »

Ethiopia: New Bill Tabled to Legislators Proposes Salary Deductions From Govt, Private Employees for Disaster Relief Funding

A new bill requiring both government and private sector employees to make monthly salary deductions has been presented to lawmakers. Introduced to the House of Peoples'… Read more »

Ethiopia: More Than 56 Bus Passengers Abducted in Oromia Region

More than 56 people were reportedly abducted when armed men attacked a bus traveling from Addis Abeba to Debre Markos in Degem district, North Shewa zone of the Oromia region, near… Read more »

East Africa: Geopolitical Prize of the Horn - Why U.S. Recognition of Somaliland Matters

The Horn of Africa in recent years has emerged as a theater of growing geopolitical competition, as world great powers are rushing to entrench their interests in a region that is… Read more »

Eritrea: Eritrea Slams Ethiopia's Maritime Ambitions As 'Misguided and Outdated,' Calls for International Pressure

Addis Abeba- Eritrea said it is "perplexed" by what it called Ethiopia's "misguided and outdated ambitions" for maritime access and a naval base "through diplomacy or military… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Trade Delegation Seeks Expanded Market Access in Key Talks With U.S., EU Amid Push for WTO Accession

A delegation led by Kassahun Gofe (PhD), Minister of Trade and Regional Integration, conducted bilateral market access negotiations with a U.S. delegation. Read more »

Ethiopia: More Than 230 Livestock Dead in Gofa Zone As Unknown Epidemic Spreads in South Ethiopia Region

More than 230 livestock have died in Uba Debretsehay district, Gofa Zone, South Ethiopia Region, due to an epidemic that began on March 14, 2025, pastoralists and animal health… Read more »

Ethiopia: Bajaj Drivers in Afar Struggle As Fuel Shortages Force Them to Rely On Black Market, Paying 300 Birr Per Liter

Bajaj drivers in the Afar region say they have been unable to buy gasoline from official stations for nearly a year, forcing them to rely on the black market, where prices have… Read more »