DRC Elected to UN Human Rights Council amid controversy
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was officially elected to the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Wednesday, alongside Benin, Gambia, Kenya, and Ethiopia, representing […]
Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie elected President
Ethiopia has a new President. On Monday, October 7, Parliament elected Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie to succeed Sahle-Work Zewde, Ethiopia’s first female Head of […]
Horn of Africa Hornets’ Nest: Somalia and Ethiopia’s War of Words
Somalia and Ethiopia are at it again, and this time it’s not just words flying – it’s accusations of gun-running. Somalia is pointing fingers at […]
Ethiopian Leader Issues Firm Warning amid Rising Regional Tensions
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has issued a strong warning to potential aggressors, stating that anyone planning to invade his country should “think 10 times” […]
Deadly Landslide Strikes Southern Ethiopia, Displacing Hundreds
Tragedy struck the Wolaita area in southern Ethiopia as a devastating landslide claimed at least 13 lives, with the death toll expected to rise. The […]
Ethiopia Secures Crucial IMF Funding Amid Economic Reforms
Ethiopia has taken a significant step towards economic stability by reaching an agreement with the International Monetary Fund for a $3.4 billion financing program. This […]
Devastating Mudslides Claim Over 200 Lives in Southern Ethiopia
A series of catastrophic mudslides in southern Ethiopia’s Kencho Shacha Gozdi district has resulted in at least 229 fatalities, including many who were attempting to […]
Ethiopian PM Meets Sudan’s Military Chief Amid Ongoing Conflict
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s meeting with Sudan’s armed forces chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan marks a significant diplomatic effort to address the ongoing conflict […]
Turkey Steps In to Mediate Somalia-Ethiopia Rift Over Controversial Port Deal
Turkey has launched a diplomatic initiative to mediate talks between Somalia and Ethiopia, aiming to resolve tensions sparked by Ethiopia’s controversial port deal with Somaliland […]
Ethiopia attracts most FDIs in east Africa – UNCTAD
Ethiopia outperformed its east African neighbors in attracting foreign direct investments (FDIs) in 2023, according to the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Ethiopia […]