Ethiopia: AU Peace and Security Council Calls On Ethiopia, Somalia 'To Exercise Restraint, De-Escalate and Engage in Meaningful Dialogue'

The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), called on Ethiopia and Somalia "to exercise restraint, de-escalate and engage in meaningful dialogue" following the… Read more »

East Africa: Navigating New Waters: Implications of Ethiopia's Recent Sea Access Pact With Somaliland

In the shifting geopolitics of the Horn of Africa, tensions have escalated and signs of potential conflict have emerged since Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed declared interests… Read more »

East Africa: AU Peace and Security Council to Convene Session On Situation Between Ethiopia, Somalia

Following the opening statement of the Chairperson of the PSC for the month, Amma A. Twum-Amoah, Permanent Representative of Ghana to the AU, Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Declines to Attend Upcoming IGAD Summit Due to 'Overlapping Schedule'

The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed difficulty to attend the IGAD extraordinary summit proposed for 18 January 2024, owing to overlapping schedule. Read more »

Ethiopia: Amhara Region Breathes Sigh of Relief As Major Cities Return to Routine

Numerous urban centers within Ethiopia's Amhara region are witnessing a gradual restoration of normalcy following a recent period of conflict. Read more »

Ethiopia: Return Home for Displaced Tigrayan Left Hanging Despite Promises

More than a year after the signing of the Pretoria Peace Agreement in November 2022, and restoration of peace to most parts of Tigray, the task of returning IDPs to their homes… Read more »

Ethiopia: Four Million Ethiopians On the Brink As Food Crises Escalate

The Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission (DRMC) and the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator have released a joint statement urgently addressing the severe… Read more »

Ethiopia: Over 40 Percent of City Employees Pass Competency Assessment

The Addis Abeba City Administration has officially announced the outcomes of the competency assessment carried out by the Public Service and Human Resource Development Bureau. Read more »

East Africa: OLF 'Gravely Concerned' Over Safety of Ethiopians in Somalia As Tension Over Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU Escalates

Opposition group, the Oromo Liberation Army (OLF) has expressed "grave concern" over escalating tension between Ethiopia and Somalia following the signing of an MoU between the… Read more »

Eritrea: Ethiopia-Eritrea Tensions and Likely Scenarios

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Africa: Tigray Embraces Turkish Partnership for the Restoration of Africa's Oldest Mosque

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) has extended an offer to the Tigray Tourism Bureau, proposing to spearhead the restoration of the Al-Nejashi Mosque, a… Read more »

Ethiopia: Op-Ed - Unveiling Ethiopia-Somaliland MOU and Its Implications

Analysis on how the MoU could signify a turning point in the region's domestic, geopolitical, and diplomatic landscape Read more »

Ethiopia: In-Depth - Ethiopia's Bond Bust: a Decade From Darling to Default

A decade ago, Ethiopia's debut on the international bond stage sparked a frenzy among investors with its inaugural $1 billion Eurobond issuance--a daring move with a 10-year… Read more »

Ethiopia: US Calls for Dialogue to De-Escalate Tensions Following Ethiopia-Somaliland MOU

The US State Department has called for diplomatic dialogue to de-escalate tensions in the Horn of Africa following a "historic" memorandum of understanding between Ethiopia and… Read more »

Ethiopia: 'In-Depth Assessment of Somaliland's Recognition Bid' By Ethiopia Part of MoU

In its first detailed and significant statement following the signing of "historic" Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Somaliland, the Ethiopian government said part of the MoU… Read more »

Ethiopia: IGAD 'Diligently Monitoring' Developments Between Ethiopia, Somalia - 'Recognizes the Potential Implications for Regional Stability'

The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu "expresses deep concern regarding recent developments" between Ethiopia and… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Rejects Ethiopia-Somaliland MOU, Recalls Ambassador to Ethiopia

Somalia has rejected the MoU signed between Ethiopia and Somaliland granting Ethiopia access to the sea in return for international recognition for Somaliland. It has also recalled… Read more »

Ethiopia: Eight Killed, Another 10 Abducted As Civilians Return From St. Gabriel Celebration in Kulubi

At least eight civilians lost their lives in a massacre as they returned from the annual Saint Gabriel festival in Kulubi town on 28 December, 2023. Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland, Ethiopia Reach 'Historic' Agreement Over Access to Ports

Somaliland Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally acknowledged that the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed late Monday afternoon between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Tops ICG's List of Potential 2024 Conflict Zones

Addis Abeba- The International Crisis Group (ICG), in its annual projection of regions susceptible to heightened conflict, has pinpointed Ethiopia as a critical area of concern for… Read more »

Ethiopia: Manufacturing Makeover: With Introduction of New Policy, Govt Takes Steps to Fuel Industrial Growth

In a strategic push to revitalize its economic landscape, the government is on the brink of implementing a newly approved manufacturing policy. Read more »

Sudan: Sudan's Former PM Abdallah Hamdok, RSF Leader Set to Meet in Addis Abeba Today

Addis Abeba- Sudan's pro-civilian Coordination of Civil Democratic Forces (Taqaddum) led by its Chairman, former Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok, is expected to meet with Mohamed… Read more »

Somalia: 'Historic' MOU With Somaliland Sees Ethiopia Secure Access to Sea, Diversify Seaport

Ethiopia signs historic MoU with Somaliland to "secure access to the sea and diversify its access to seaports." Read more »

Ethiopia: After Hundreds Die of Starvation in Ethiopia, Millions More Are in Grave Danger. Stop Denial and Declare a National Emergency Before Too Late!

Death by starvation has become a stark reality for hundreds of people in different parts of Ethiopia, especially in the Amhara and Tigray regions, where food production is severed… Read more »

Ethiopia: UN, Rights Group Urge Ethiopia to Adopt Victim-Centered Approach in Transitional Justice

The UN Human Rights Office and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have released a report urging the Ethiopian government to anchor its transitional justice policies in… Read more »