February 22
Ethiopia: Drone Strike Claims Lives of At Least 30 Individuals in North Shewa Zone of Amhara Region
Earlier this week, a drone strike in the North Shewa zone of Mojana Wedera district in a place known as Sasit led to the loss of a minimum of 30 lives and inflicted injuries on… Read more »
February 21
Somalia: Somaliland Says Preparation for Implementation of MOU With Ethiopia 'On Track'
The Somaliland Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has said the Somaliland government is "on course without any wavering, and remain seized" of the… Read more »
February 19
Ethiopia: Amnesty Calls On Ethiopian Authorities to Stop Using Emergency Law 'To Silence Peaceful Dissent'
Amnesty International accused Ethiopian authorities of using the extended state of emergency law in the Amhara region "to silence peaceful dissent by arbitrarily detaining… Read more »
February 17
East Africa: Op-Ed - Horn of Africa: Averting More Conflicts and Crisis
As the African Union holds its 37th session in Addis Ababa, one cannot avoid but reflect the entity's mission that it seeks to achieve an 'integrated, prosperous, and peaceful… Read more »
February 15
Ethiopia: Govt Denies Reports of Extrajudicial Killings in Merawi Town, Amhara Region Amid Outcry
The Ethiopian government has denied reports of recent extrajudicial killings by state security forces in the town of Merawi, located in the Amhara region. Read more »
February 14
Ethiopia: Students in Tigray Region Desert Schools Amid Drought-Induced Hunger
In the remote, small rural town of Freweyni, located 80 kilometers north of Mekelle, where the echoes of war still linger like a haunting melody, lies the remarkable tale of a… Read more »
February 13
Ethiopia: For the Control of Kola Shara - Armed Insurgency Simmer in Ethiopia's Youngest Regional State
In a stunning turn of events, armed informal groups catapulted into the spotlight in August 2023 as they brazenly assumed control and imposed their own governance over a small… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Orthodox Church Denounces 'Western Influence On Homosexuality', Calls for Government Resistance
The Permanent Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church issued a statement yesterday condemning the endeavors of Western nations to "advance homosexuality and same-sex… Read more »
February 12
Ethiopia: Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds At Jara IDP Center in North Wollo Zon
Thousands of individuals taking shelter at the Jara Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) center located in the North Wollo Zone of the Amhara region are currently grappling with a… Read more »
East Africa: Somaliland Rejects Somalia's Criticism of MOU With Ethiopia, Calls It 'Sovereign Decision'
Somaliland has unequivocally rebuffed a recent statement made by Somalia regarding the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland. Read more »
February 08
Ethiopia: Intelligence Chief Temesgen Tiruneh Appointed Deputy Prime Minister
The House of People's Representatives (HoPR) has appointed Temesgen Tiruneh, the former director general of National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) as deputy Prime… Read more »
February 07
Ethiopia: Opposition Caucus Criticizes Extension of State of Emergency in Amhara Region, Urges Dialogue
The Caucus of Opposition Parties (CoP), an umbrella of eleven opposition groups in Ethiopia, expressed their opposition to the extension of the state of emergency in the Amhara… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Acknowledges Monetary Policy Setbacks in Tackling Inflation, Calls for Tougher Measures
During his recent parliamentary address on 06 February 2024, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed admitted that the much-anticipated monetary policy introduced in August 2023 to tackle… Read more »
February 06
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Says 'No Death Due to Starvation So Far' - Tigray Reports 880 Deaths
In his parliamentary speech today, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed tackled mounting apprehensions concerning the repercussions of the prevailing drought across the nation. He affirmed,… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Wants Armed Groups in Oromia, Amhara Regions to Lay Down Weapons, Engage in Peace Talks
Responding to questions raised by members of the House of People's Representatives during the house's 14th regular session, PM Abiy Ahmed said armed groups operating in Oromia and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Abiy Moves to Dispel Tension With Somalia, Blames Other Forces' Intent to 'Incite Conflict'
In his latest appearance before lawmakers at the 14th regular session of the national parliament today, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed dismissed concerns on tensions between Ethiopia… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tigray Interim Admin Responds to Federal Government's Earlier Statement, Labels It 'Premature'
The interim administration of Tigray has issued a thorough rejoinder to the recent pronouncement from the Federal Government Communication Service regarding the implementation of… Read more »
February 02
Ethiopia: Rights Body 'Gravely Concerned' After Ethiopia Lawmakers Extend Emergency Rule in Crisis-Hit Amhara State
Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said it was "gravely concerned" after the extension by lawmakers today of a state of emergency in the crisis-hit Amhara regional state. Read more »
January 31
Ethiopia: FAO Award for PM Overlooks Wartime Abuses, Food Insecurity Crisis: Human Rights Watch
The recent decision by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to award the prestigious Agricola Medal to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has sparked… Read more »
January 30
Ethiopia: Authorities Crack Down On Illegal Businesses Following Lagging Compliance in License Renewals
In a recent sweep of door-to-door inspections, the Addis Abeba City Administration has taken action against illicit business activities, sealing 274 out of 409 non-compliant… Read more »
Ethiopia: Thousands Fleeing Western Tigray Seek Refuge in Endabaguna Town As Hunger, Persecution Rise
In the past month alone, approximately 7,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) from Western and North Western Tigray, areas presently under the control of Amhara Forces, have… Read more »
January 29
Ethiopia: UNSC to Convene Over Ethiopia-Somalia Tension Despite Opposition From Ethiopia
UN Security Council members will convene this afternoon for closed consultations to address the situation between Ethiopia and Somalia under the "Peace and Security in Africa"… Read more »
January 26
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foriegn Affairs Departs
Demeke Mekonnen, Ethiopia's long-serving Deputy Prime Minister, who also doubles as Minister of Foreign Affairs since November 2020, is departing from both positions as early as… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Ruling Party Vows to Elevate MoU With Somaliland to 'A Practical Agreement'
The ruling Prosperity Party (PP) also pledged to pursue incomplete steps to find peaceful options with armed groups, while warning to "strengthen" its "law enforcement" measures… Read more »
January 25
Somalia: Naval Base to Be Leased to Ethiopia 'Strictly for Military Purposes, Not Commercial Activities' - Somaliland Leader Muse Bihi
In a lengthy interview with the Somaliland National Television (SLNTV), Muse Bihi Abdi, the President of Somaliland, shed light on the recent MoU signed between Ethiopia and… Read more »
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