Ethiopia’s Civil unrest and the Tightrope of the Stability of Horn of Africa
In a continent already beleaguered by the ravages of conflict, from the brutal civil war in Sudan displacing millions to the simmering hostilities between Rwanda…
Saturday 2 March Victory of Adwa in Ethiopia
While most of Africa had come under colonial rule during the so-called scramble for Africa, Ethiopia remained a sovereign nation with a formidable army and…
Brazil’s President Lula compares Israel’s war on Gaza to the Holocaust | Gaza
NewsFeedBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza and compared its actions to Adolf Hitler’s campaign to exterminate…
Somalia’s Denial Won’t Rewrite the Books: Somaliland Has Proven Itself a De Facto State Deserving Recognition
When Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud took the stage at the 37th African Union Summit in Ethiopia’s capital of Addis Ababa on February 17th, 2024,…
Somalia president accuses Ethiopia of trying to annex part of its territory | African Union News
President Mohamud ‘categorically objects’ to Ethiopia’s Red Sea port deal with Somaliland, territory Somalia claims as its own. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has accused…
Addis summit raises questions about AU’s muted stance on Ethiopia rifts | African Union
From Thursday, African leaders will gather in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, home of the African Union (AU), for the continental body’s annual summit. According…
PM Abiy’s Overture to Somalia and Egypt Amid Rising Regional Tensions
In a recent statement that has drawn the attention of the international community, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has sought to diminish the escalating tensions…
Ethiopia is on the brink of civil war, which has grave repercussions for stability in the HoA
The country once renowned for its history and vibrant economy now faces conflicts and external tensions that pose a serious threat to its stability. Prime…
Ethiopia’s dangerous game in East Africa could spark conflict | Opinions
On January 1, a controversial memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Muse Bihi Abdi of Somaliland, a…
Ethiopia’s eroding political transition: Can multiple interlocking crises be overcome?
Ethiopia’s over five years under Premier Abiy Ahmed’s leadership have witnessed a volatile transition, menaced by immense and interlocking challenges, including the large-scale war in…
Ethiopia’s Domestic Turmoil and the Prospect of Conflict with Somalia
In the complex tapestry of Horn of Africa geopolitics, Ethiopia’s recent endeavor to secure sea access has become a focal point of regional, and potentially…
EU, AU, US say Sudan war and Somalia’s tension with Ethiopia threaten Horn of Africa’s stability
The African Union, European Union, and United States called Thursday for an immediate cease-fire and constructive dialogue between warring factions in Sudan, according to AP…
‘Don’t do it’: Somali president warns Ethiopia over Somaliland port deal | News
In an exclusive interview, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says Somalia will not yield to ‘pressure’ on the breakaway region. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has warned…
Egypt is Playing with Fire by Using Somalia to Undermine Ethiopia
Recent political maneuvers between Egypt, Somalia, and Ethiopia have exacerbated long-simmering tensions in the Horn of Africa region. By pledging military support to Somalia’s fragile…
Ethiopia-Somaliland Deal: A Slap in a Face for Somalia
“We will insist on a diplomatic agreement and I think Ethiopia will come back and see where they went wrong, but we are also ready…
Egypt’s el-Sisi says Cairo will not allow any threat to Somalia | Conflict News
El-Sisi’s comments come amid dispute between Somalia and Ethiopia over the latter’s deal with Somaliland. Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has said Cairo stands shoulder…