Ethiopia: TPLF Accuses Federal Govt of Violating Pretoria Agreement, Cites Concern Over 'Unilateral Decisions'

Addis Abeba- The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has alleged that the federal government is "violating" the Pretoria Peace Agreement and making "unilateral decisions" that… Read more »

South Africa: New Tigray Interim President Holds First Cabinet Meeting

Addis Abeba- Lieutenant General Tadesse Werede, who assumed office as President of the Tigray Interim Administration earlier this week, convened his cabinet for the first time on… Read more »

Ethiopia: ONLF Faction Appoints New Acting Chairman - Another Faction Denounces Move As 'Fraudulent', 'State-Backed'

A faction of the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) has announced the removal of its chairman, Abdirahman Mahdi, citing actions that allegedly "endangered the unity of the… Read more »

Ethiopia: Appointment of New Interim President in Tigray: Tactical Decision or Misreading of Reality?

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has appointed Lt. General Tadesse Worede as President of the Tigray Interim Administration (TIA), replacing Getachew Reda. This development has diffused… Read more »

Ethiopia: Dire Shelter Crisis Grips Thousands of IDPs in Amhara's North, South Wollo Zones: Report

A new report reveals the dire state of living conditions in five internally displaced person (IDP) sites across the North and South Wollo zones of the Amhara region, where nearly… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Right to Sea Access Must Advance With 'Diplomatic, Legal Clarity' - National Security Council

In a statement issued following its meeting today, Ethiopia's National Security Council, which is led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, and comprises of senior army, police and… Read more »

Somalia: Hands Off Berbera - Why International Community Should Oppose Somalia's Air Base Offer to U.S., Support Somaliland's Quest for Independence

Addis Abeba -Recent reporting by Reuters indicates Somalia's willingness to grant the United States "exclusive control of strategic air bases and ports." According to the article,… Read more »

Eritrea: AI Research Institute Warns of 'Unchecked' Warmongering On Social Media Fueling Ethiopia-Eritrea Tensions

Addis Abeba- The Distributed AI Research Institute (DAIR), an interdisciplinary research organization focused on equitable and community-rooted AI development, has warned that… Read more »

Ethiopia: Lt. Gen. Tadesse Named Tigray's Interim President

Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede has been named the new interim president of the Tigray region, replacing Getachew Reda. Lt. Gen. Tadesse was the deputy president of Tigray's interim… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Health Workers Launch Campaign for Fair Pay, Insurance

Health professionals across Ethiopia have launched a coordinated social media campaign demanding fair compensation, health insurance coverage, and better benefits. The organizers… Read more »

Ethiopia: Health Officials in Amhara Push for Imposition of 'Temporary Restriction' Amid Spread of Cholera Outbreak

The Amhara Regional Public Health Institute is calling for the imposition of a temporary restriction by the government in response to the spread of a cholera outbreak in the… Read more »

Ethiopia: Gsts Urges Inclusive Reconstitution of Tigray Interim Admin - Opposes Single-Party Majority After Mandate Extension

The Global Society of Tigray Scholars and Professionals (GSTS) said no single party should "have a simple majority to veto decisions" in the Tigray Interim Administration (TIA),… Read more »

Ethiopia: Reassessing Al-Shabaab's Influence: How Exaggerated Threats Hinder Somalia's Progress

Addis Abeba -This article is a rebuttal to the recent op-ed published in Addis Standard, titled "Beyond Denial: Why downplaying Al-Shabaab's growing influence in Somalia is… Read more »

Kenya: Amnesty Welcomes Kenya Court Ruling Allowing $2.4b Lawsuit Against Meta for Fueling Violence, Killings Amid War in Tigray

Addis Abeba- Amnesty International has welcomed a ruling by the High Court of Kenya that determined it has jurisdiction to hear a case against Meta, the parent company of Facebook,… Read more »

Ethiopia: From Training Grounds to Battlefields: Is Amhara Conflict Shifting Amid Mass Deployment of Anti-Riot Militias, Regular Police?

Since the federal government declared a state of emergency in Amhara in August 2023, the conflict has largely been fought between the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) and… Read more »

Ethiopia: Over 40 Civilians, Including Children, Allegedly Killed By 'Govt Security Forces' in Amhara's North Gojjam Zone

Addis Abeba- More than 40 civilians were killed on Monday, March 31, 2025, in Brakat town and the surrounding areas of Senka, Arsema, and Fita in Mecha district, North Gojjam Zone,… Read more »

Ethiopia: More Than 20 Killed, Three Abducted in Oromia's Horo Guduru Wollega Zone - Officials Blame Fano Militants

More than 20 people were killed in an attack in Oromia region's Horo Guduru Wollega zone, Abe Dongoro district, in a kebele called Tullu Moti, according to officials and residents.… Read more »

Ethiopia: Report Finds 43 Journalists Arrested, Imprisoned, or Kidnapped in Ethiopia in 2024 Amid Rising Threats to Press Freedom

Addis Abeba- At least 43 journalists in Ethiopia were arrested, imprisoned, or kidnapped in 2024, according to the Journalists' Safety Assessment Report by International Media… Read more »

Ethiopia: Unholy Alliance - How Former Freedom Fighters Risk Somali Region's Fragile Peace

When the boundaries of peace are sketched with unsteady hands and the shadows of past violence loom over a fragile federation, even a single reckless act can redraw the map in… Read more »

Ethiopia: Locked Out, Not Backing Down: Ethiopia's Strategic Maritime Interests Amid Red Sea Power Struggle

Throughout history, the Red Sea has drawn varying levels of attention due to the strategic interests of different actors and the region's shifting geopolitical landscape. Since the… Read more »

Ethiopia: Parliament Amends Law Enabling One-Year Extension for Tigray Interim Admin

Addis Abeba- The House of People's Representatives on Tuesday amended a proclamation allowing interim administrations to be extended twice, each for up to one year. This change… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Launches Mass Cholera Vaccination in Gambella Amid Rising Death Toll, Influx of Displaced People From South Sudan

As cholera cases continue to rise in Ethiopia's Gambella region, claiming more lives, the government has launched a weeklong vaccination campaign targeting one million people.… Read more »

Ethiopia: Central Bank Rolls Out Bi-Weekly Forex Auctions As Reserves Surge 200%

The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has announced the launch of bi-weekly foreign exchange auctions. Read more »

Ethiopia: Progress With Perspective: Embracing Criticism, Recognizing Change in Ethiopia's Somali Region

In recent times, I have followed with interest a range of articles and commentaries reflecting both praise and criticism of the current administration in the Somali Regional State.… Read more »

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 »