Abiy Ahmed Stories

Ethiopian-based Afar group holds meeting in Semera, escalates standoff with Eritrean government
Addis Standard  |  Jul 16, 2025

In a statement issued at the end of the conference, RSADO reaffirmed its commitment to continue what it called its “political and military struggle,”...

Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to be buried in Katsina
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is expected to attend the funeral prayer in Daura, has declared seven days of national mourning in honour of his pred...

Nile tensions resurface as Egypt slams Ethiopia’s dam completion
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 11, 2025

Egypt's Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation criticised the completion of the $4 billion (h518 billion)billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (...

Governors sound alarm as pending bills balloon to Sh172 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

Council of Governors (CoG) chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi said unpaid bills had reached Sh172.51 billion by the end of the financial year, with Nairobi C...

Counties raise Sh45.91 billion in own-source revenue in 2024/25, marking 11 per cent growth
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 10, 2025

The CoG chair confirmed that the full Sh400.26 billion had since been disbursed, in addition to Sh16.27 billion in conditional allocations from develo...

Somali, Egyptian leaders meet in Cairo amid tensions over Ethiopia’s dam
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 08, 2025

The Somali presidency, Villa Somalia, praised Egypt's "unwavering support," but analysts suggest that Egypt is seeking diplomatic ballast amid heighte...

Ethiopia accuses Eritrea, TPLF faction and armed groups of plotting ‘major offensive’
Addis Standard  |  Jul 06, 2025

With accusations mounting on both sides and the rainy season approaching- usually a period of intensified military activities – diplomatic observers w...

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed pushes for sea access, avoids war - for now
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 04, 2025

For landlocked Ethiopia - a country of over 130 million people and one of Africa's fastest-growing economies - the lack of direct access to maritime t...

PM Abiy calls for unity amid Egypt, Sudan tensions as Ethiopia completes grand dam construction
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 03, 2025

Prime Minister Abiy emphasised that Ethiopia’s development goals will not undermine the interests of its downstream neighbours.

Ethiopia's Red Sea gambit: Why Somaliland remains prime option
Addis Standard  |  Jul 01, 2025

Somaliland offers a compelling option for Ethiopia’s sea access problem. It is relatively stable, governed by democratic institutions, and shows publi...

Ethiopia unlocks banking sector to foreign investors in landmark reform
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 27, 2025

The directive permits foreign entities to establish subsidiaries, branches or representative offices in Ethiopia's previously closed banking system. I...

Counties stare at cash crisis as they head to new financial year without funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 18, 2025

This mirrors last year’s situation, when counties missed out on Sh30 billion by the June 30 deadline, only receiving funds too late for meaningful pro...

Governors threaten to oust CoB Margaret Nyakang’o as April, May disbursements stall
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

The Council of Governors (CoG) says it is ready to petition Parliament for her removal, accusing her of bias and deliberately frustrating the devoluti...

Governors back Ruto’s plan to use housing levy for building markets, social infrastructure
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 10, 2025

Governor Ahmed revealed that the council held a detailed meeting with the president last week, where they agreed on the importance of aligning housing...

Suspect who defrauded Eastleigh businessman electronics worth Sh618,000 to remain in custody
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 09, 2025

The suspect is alleged to have received the goods at Garissa Lodge, Eastleigh, Kamukunji Sub-county, on diverse dates between June 15 and July 15, 202...

Judiciary asks DPP to probe lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi over persistent attacks on judges
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 26, 2025

Among the allegations made by Ahmednasir was a sensational claim that a Supreme Court judge accepted a bribe of millions of shillings to influence a r...

Jubaland and Puntland leaders to meet in Nairobi for talks on alliance against Somali President Hassan
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 21, 2025

Once political adversaries, Saeed and Ahmed have decided to settle their differences and work together to challenge President Hassan, who returned to...

Ethiopia's Somali State president welcomed in Nairobi as leaders hail cross-border unity, progress
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 18, 2025

President Mustafa expressed his gratitude to the Somali community in Nairobi for organising the event and hosting him. He stated that it was a moment...

Ethiopian PM calls for homegrown AI to propel Africa's development
XINHUA  |  May 18, 2025

The PM said homegrown AI can serve as a catalyst for inclusive prosperity by injecting a pivotal momentum into the achievement of the African Union's...

Detectives crack down on Coast drug cartels by targeting key logisticians and storekeepers
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 17, 2025

Authorities have urged the public to give information that could assist in identifying and dismantling the drug trafficking networks.

Trump meets President Ahmed al-Shara, says US will lift sanctions on Syria in major policy shift
Reuters  |  May 14, 2025

Trump's Middle East trip has fuelled doubts in Israel about where the country stands in Washington's priorities.

Somaliland at crossroads: Could US geostrategic interests break recognition deadlock?
The Conversation  |  May 10, 2025

US recognition would reward Hargeisa for its persistent effort to maintain stability and promote democracy. However, it could encourage other nations...

Court issues arrest warrant for senior officer in case of British woman’s illegal detention
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 06, 2025

The court noted that Muraya was not represented by a counsel who could inform it about her whereabouts and the reasons behind her failure to appear as...

Salim Ahmed Salim: African diplomat who almost led United Nations
Mwangi Maina  |  May 02, 2025

Salim was, arguably, the closest Africa has come to clinching the UN’s top job. His age, diplomatic poise, and Pan-Africanist ethos made him a standou...

Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre appoints new defence minister in reshuffle
Reuters  |  Apr 27, 2025

Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed, who previously served as foreign minister and national security chief, was appointed defence minister, replacing Jibril Abdi...

Somalia extends registration deadline for political parties ahead of June elections
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 21, 2025

The extension comes as the country moves toward holding its first one-person, one-vote local elections in over five decades. The elections are schedul...

Ex-Eastleigh police boss, junior officer charged with torture of UK national
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 16, 2025

The charges against them arise from an incident in which they allegedly declined to arrest Jama for assaulting Ayni.

Wajir governor denies involvement in MCA's abduction, cites political witch-hunt
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 12, 2025

The governor said that the claims made against him are without merit and that there is no evidence linking him to the incident saying he will be pursu...

Dela Ward MCA breaks silence, accuses Wajir Governor of masterminding his alleged abduction
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 12, 2025

The MCA said his abduction was purely political, stemming from disagreement with the governor on a county budget which they had disapproved at the ass...

Somalia mourns death of its first spy master General Ahmed Abdallah “Dafle”
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 11, 2025

National Intelligence Security Agency (NISA) Director Abdullahi Mohamed Ali “Sambololshe” who hailed the late Gen. Dafle for pioneering its first inte...

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