Ethiopian health officials have confirmed the country’s first outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus, with nine cases reported in the southern Omo region bordering South Sudan. The announcement marks a significant health challenge for the nation, as authorities race to contain the spread of this rare but severe hemorrhagic fever. The World Health Organization (WHO) […]
Ethiopia is set to host the 2027 United Nations COP32 climate summit after securing the endorsement of the African Group of Negotiators (AGN), following a last-minute withdrawal by rival bidder Nigeria. The decision, confirmed at the COP30 talks in Belém, Brazil, positions East Africa to host the global conference for the second time, while West […]
Egypt’s push to build a new port and logistics hub in Djibouti marks a bold geopolitical maneuver to bolster its influence in the Horn of Africa, challenging Ethiopia’s reliance on its tiny neighbor for vital sea access while advancing green energy and trade ambitions. The key projects include a 20-megawatt solar park to green Djibouti’s […]
Ethiopia’s push for a port is fueling fears of war with Eritrea, casting a long shadow over the Horn of Africa and reviving deep-seated historical tensions between the two nations. The increasingly assertive rhetoric from Addis Ababa, combined with military movements and fraught regional diplomacy, has created a tinderbox where a miscalculation could spark a […]
President Donald Trump told Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar to leave the United States and go back to Somalia, using a social media post on Saturday to again question the place of the Somali-born lawmaker. Trump made the statement on his Truth Social platform, writing “She should go back!” alongside a video of Omar speaking at […]
In a significant move that intensifies regional fissures, Egypt has backed Eritrea in a growing maritime dispute with Ethiopia, affirming its support for Asmara’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The strong show of solidarity, delivered during a summit in Cairo, directly challenges Ethiopia’s recent aspirations for sea access and adds a new, complex layer to the […]
Africa’s $5 billion largest hydroelectric mega dam project on the Blue Nile has been officially declared 100% complete by Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has been a focal point of tension among Ethiopia and its downstream neighbors, Egypt and Sudan, due to its potential impact on their water supply. […]
President Donald Trump’s administration has received approval from the U.S. Supreme Court to resume deportation of undocumented migrants to third countries, including South Sudan. The ruling represents a significant step in the administration’s efforts to implement stricter immigration policies that have been highlighted throughout Trump’s presidency. The decision by the conservative-dominated Supreme Court emerged just […]
Somalia has unveiled an ambitious $800 million international airport project, officially commencing construction on a new airport near its capital, Mogadishu. This significant initiative, announced by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, aims to alleviate congestion at the existing Aden Adde International Airport while enhancing the country’s economic growth and development over the next five years. The […]
US airstrikes in Somalia have seen a dramatic increase under the Trump administration, with incidents nearly doubling levels established in previous years, creating deep concerns among humanitarian organizations and experts. This rise in military action, which primarily targets the al-Shabaab militant group and the Islamic State-affiliated IS-Somalia, is intended to weaken terrorist capabilities. However, the […]
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is making waves in the political landscape of his country by reportedly incorporating several young Tigrayan individuals into his inner circle. This significant shift signals a potential transformation in the dynamics of Ethiopian politics and hints at a possible reconciliation following a prolonged period of heightened tension between the federal […]
A new armed group, the Tigray Peace Forces (TPF), has reportedly emerged in northern Ethiopia, signaling a significant shift in the region’s complex political and military landscape. This development suggests new battle lines are being drawn, potentially fracturing existing Tigrayan armed forces amidst escalating tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea. The formation of the TPF comes […]
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