Ethiopian opposition leader urges Tigray's reintegration for lasting peace
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-07-01 23:21:57

Ethiopian opposition leader urges Tigray's reintegration for lasting peace

Jawar stresses that a critical issue remains unaddressed: the political settlement and reintegration of Tigray into the Ethiopian federation.

Tensions high in Marsabit as OLA, Ethiopian forces clash across the boarder
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-06-17 19:03:39

Tensions high in Marsabit as OLA, Ethiopian forces clash across the boarder

"Our officers are currently monitoring the situation, and a comprehensive report will be issued later," Acting Marsabit County Commissioner David Saruni told The Eastleigh Voice.

Ethiopia's stock market debut set for November as PM Abiy hails it a "game-changer"
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-06-10 12:42:57

Ethiopia's stock market debut set for November as PM Abiy hails it a "game-changer"

Set to be launched in November 2024, the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) will be a major breakthrough drawing significant investors and funds.

Ethiopian Orthodox Church dismayed by exclusion from national dialogue conference
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-06-06 20:27:18

Ethiopian Orthodox Church dismayed by exclusion from national dialogue conference

The Holy Synod emphasised the Church's historical role in peacebuilding and reconciliation and stressed the need for its inclusion in the dialogue process.

No transitional government in Ethiopia, says PM Abiy Ahmed
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-06-04 12:46:41

No transitional government in Ethiopia, says PM Abiy Ahmed

Abiy accused the forces behind the calls for a transitional government of wanting to divide Ethiopians.

Ethiopia hosts 2nd annual forum on Red Sea regional cooperation amid tensions
  • Author: Foreign Reporter
  • Date: 2024-06-01 07:39:59

Ethiopia hosts 2nd annual forum on Red Sea regional cooperation amid tensions

Discussions centred on four key areas: evolving security dynamics, port access and sharing, regional security framework gaps, and successful maritime cooperation models.

Ethiopia: PM Abiy reshuffles Cabinet, Aisha Mohammed back as Defence minister
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-20 16:45:04

Ethiopia: PM Abiy reshuffles Cabinet, Aisha Mohammed back as Defence minister

Aisha's appointment was part of PM Abiy's bold initiative to ensure gender parity in his cabinet, which has 50 per cent women ministers.

"Let’s stop killing each other”: Ethiopian PM's sends passionate appeal to rebels in troubled Amhara region
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-13 21:32:11

"Let’s stop killing each other”: Ethiopian PM's sends passionate appeal to rebels in troubled Amhara region

Abiy directly addressed rebel groups engaged in armed confrontations, urging them to reconsider their paths and pursue peaceful resolutions.

Ethiopia threatens visa restrictions in retaliation to EU actions
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-05-13 11:03:37
PM Abiy launches Gada Special Economic Zone poised to boost Ethiopia economy
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-11 17:26:54

PM Abiy launches Gada Special Economic Zone poised to boost Ethiopia economy

Industries such as coffee processing, bamboo and timber processing, machinery manufacturing, and bio-pharmaceuticals are expected to thrive within the zone.

Ethiopia jails 8 Al-shabaab militants involved in cross border incursion
  • Author: Yassin Juma
  • Date: 2024-04-19 21:34:28

Ethiopia jails 8 Al-shabaab militants involved in cross border incursion

Three others were sentenced to five years each. They are identified as Maali Gure, Abdi Tahir Kole and Aden Salad Kadye.

Kenya, Somalia renew joint fight against terrorism
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-04-11 18:03:38

Kenya, Somalia renew joint fight against terrorism

The two met in Nairobi on Thursday and discussed joint initiatives to fight terrorism and general insecurity in the region.

Somalia, Ethiopia tensions not good for the region - Djibouti Foreign Minister
  • Author: Hassan Mohamed
  • Date: 2024-03-28 22:10:47

Somalia, Ethiopia tensions not good for the region - Djibouti Foreign Minister

He did not clarify when the second meeting would be held, neither did he divulge any outcome from the first meeting in Nairobi.

Ethiopia to open up real estate to foreign buyers
  • Author: AFP
  • Date: 2024-03-24 20:29:18

Ethiopia to open up real estate to foreign buyers

The announcement came as Africa's second most populous country, with about 120 million people, seeks to shore up its finances.

Economic struggles in Ethiopia cast shadow over Muslims, Christians holy month
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-03-20 19:19:46

Economic struggles in Ethiopia cast shadow over Muslims, Christians holy month

According to the latest World Bank estimates, the inflation rate in Ethiopia has surged to nearly 34 per cent, a figure that many citizens contend is inaccurate.

India inches closer to sealing defence deal with Ethiopia
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-03-13 18:57:52

India inches closer to sealing defence deal with Ethiopia

This initiative aligns with India's robust efforts to enhance defence cooperation with African nations.

Ethiopian military critical to Somalia's stability, anti-terror war - army chief
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-03-12 12:40:11

Ethiopian military critical to Somalia's stability, anti-terror war - army chief

He claims the Somalia Government moved from being "extremely grateful" to "completely disregarding" Ethiopia's support towards fighting the Al-Shabaab militant group.

Tanzania, Ethiopia sign trade deals to boost economic cooperation
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-03-04 08:36:50

Tanzania, Ethiopia sign trade deals to boost economic cooperation

The bilateral agreements targeted trade, energy, agriculture, air travel, and the sharing of aviation technologies.

Somalia rejects 'annexation attempt', says commercial port access possible for Ethiopia
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-03-02 18:06:54

Somalia rejects 'annexation attempt', says commercial port access possible for Ethiopia

Ali Omar Balad, Somalia's acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, affirms their stance against annexation but says they are willing to cooperate with Ethiopia on commercial access.

Detained French journalist Antoine Galindo overstepped accreditation, Ethiopia says
  • Author: AFP
  • Date: 2024-02-28 18:45:01

Detained French journalist Antoine Galindo overstepped accreditation, Ethiopia says

Antoine Galindo "engaged in activities in total contradiction with the reason for his visit, in particular collecting information related to internal political affairs," spokesperson Selamawit Kassa says.

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