Kenya: Russia Denies of Recruiting Kenyan Citizens for War in Ukraine

The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Kenya has rejected allegations that it was involved in recruiting Kenyan citizens to fight in the conflict in Ukraine, describing the… Read more »

Ethiopia: News - Tulu Kappi Gold Mine Officially Launched in West Wollega Zone

The gold development project at Tulu Kappi, located in Ganji district of West Wollega, has officially begun operations. On 18 February 2026, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, alongside… Read more »

Africa: AU Summit - Annual Ritual Without Tangible Progress

Every February, heads of state and government from across the continent gather under the banner of the African Union in Addis Abeba, a city that symbolizes Africa's diplomatic… Read more »

Ethiopia: Security Vacuum Fears Grow Amid Reports of ENDF Withdrawals, Alleged Redeployment Toward Tigray Region

Addis Abeba--Withdrawal or reduced presence of federal forces in recent days is raising concerns among local communities. Residents in different parts of the country spoke to Addis… Read more »

Ethiopia: Gambella Region Authorities Say Measures Taken Against Security Members Following Recent Unrest

Addis Abeba- Authorities in the Gambella Region say legal and administrative actions have been taken against police personnel following recent security crises in the region,… Read more »

Sudan: 29 Countries Condemn Attacks On Civilians in Sudan in Joint Ministerial Statement

Addis Abeba--A group of 29 countries, including Germany, Canada, Italy, and 26 other countries, has issued a joint ministerial statement condemning continued attacks on civilians,… Read more »

East Africa: Erdoğan Warns Against New Conflict in Horn of Africa, Calls for Regional Solutions

Addis Abeba--Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that Turkey would never want to see new conflict in the Horn of Africa, emphasizing the need for stability and encouraging… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigray Interim President Says Only 'Slim Chance' for Peace Remains, Vows to Exhaust It

Addis Abeba- Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede, Tigray Interim Administration President, said there is only a slim chance left to resolve disputes with the federal government through… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission Mandate Extended Again As Concerns Over Legitimacy, Inclusivity Persist

Addis Abeba- The House of Peoples' Representatives has approved an eight-month extension of the mandate of the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC), according to state… Read more »

Ethiopia: At Least 15 People Killed in Clashes in Two Districts of Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia Region

A member of Ethiopia's federal parliament and local residents have told Addis Standard that at least 16 people were killed and property damaged following clashes between security… Read more »

Ethiopia: From Fragile State to Fractured Faultlines - Somalia's Multi-Front Crisis

Somalia is no longer merely a fragile state; it is approaching a structural breaking point. The cumulative pressures of a deepening constitutional crisis, existential electoral… Read more »

Ethiopia: Oromo Liberation Front Warns of Growing War Risks in Ethiopia, Calls for Political Dialogue

The Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) has warned in a statement that what it described as "gathering clouds of war" continue to hang over Ethiopia, saying persistent conflict over the… Read more »

Ethiopia: Policing Water, Neglecting Land - Why Naval Power Alone Cannot Save Red Sea

On paper, the coalition assembled to protect the Red Sea remains formidable. Between the U.S.-led Operation Prosperity Guardian and the European Union's Aspides mission--recently… Read more »

Ethiopia: Art & Culture - Berlin International Film Festival to Honor Ethiopian Born Haile Gerima With Berlinale Camera At 76th Edition

Ethiopian born filmmaker Haile Gerima will be honored with the Berlinale Camera at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to… Read more »

Ethiopia: News - CPJ Urges Ethiopia to Restore Reuters Journalists' Accreditation

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Ethiopian authorities to reinstate the accreditation of three journalists from Reuters after their reporting credentials… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Among Fastest-Growing Global Tourism Destinations With 15 Percent Surge in Arrivals, Says UN Tourism

Ethiopia recorded a 15% increase in international tourist arrivals in 2025, emerging as one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations globally, according to a report by the BBC… Read more »

Ethiopia: From Disillusionment to Action - Questions Tigray's Political Class Can No Longer Avoid

This moment demands more than slogans, loyalty tests, or recycled narratives. It calls for sober self-examination among those who shape political thought, institutions, and public… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigray Independence Party Blames TPLF, Federal Authorities for Stalled Pretoria Deal - Warns Against 'Looming Threat of War'

The Tigray Independence Party has warned of a potential return to conflict in Tigray, accusing the Tigray People's Liberation Front leadership and the Federal Government of… Read more »

Ethiopia: Crumbling of Rentier Fortress - Ethiopia's Maritime Pivot, Decline of Djibouti's Monopoly

For much of the past three decades, the political economy of the Horn of Africa rested on a fragile but durable arrangement: Ethiopia's overwhelming dependence on Djibouti as its… Read more »

Ethiopia: WFP Condemns Attacks On Aid Convoys, Facilities in Sudan

The World Food Programme has condemned a series of recent attacks on its trucks, assets, and facilities in Sudan, warning that the incidents have killed and injured humanitarian… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Declines to Renew Reuters Correspondents' Accreditation After Report Alleging RSF Training Camp

The government of Ethiopia has declined to renew accreditation for three Addis Abeba-based journalists from Reuters and withdrawn the accreditation to cover the 39th African Union… Read more »

Ethiopia: News - PM Abiy Rejects Claims of Foreign Financing for GERD, Says Project Built Without External Loans or Aid

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has publicly pushed back against claims that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was financed by the United States or other foreign actors, stating… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Suspends Flights to Tigray Airports

Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights scheduled for today to airports in Tigray, including Mekelle, Axum, Shire, and Humera, according to information obtained by Addis Standard. Read more »

Ethiopia: Conflict, Flooding, Fuel Shortages Strained Humanitarian Logistics in Ethiopia in Late 2025, Report Says

Addis Abeba--Ethiopia's humanitarian logistics network faced mounting pressure in the final quarter of 2025 as conflict, climate shocks, and disease outbreaks continued to drive… Read more »

Ethiopia: Election Board Requests Academic Calendar Adjustment to Facilitate Student Voting in 7th General Election

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has called on universities and the Ministry of Education to adjust academic schedules to allow students sufficient time to… Read more »