Main Ethiopian Rift Stories

Over 30,000 displaced as Ethiopia’s fentale volcanic region is hit by numerous earthquakes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

Local officials have also reported widespread damage to homes, schools, health centres, and roads.

Ethiopian PM Abiy unveils West Godey Irrigation Project in Somali region
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jan 03, 2025

The project is expected to provide irrigation for up to 10,000 hectares of agricultural land, enhancing local food production and supporting the livel...

Ethiopian Airlines partners with DRC to launch Air Congo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

Ethiopian Airlines CEO Mesfin Tasew termed the partnership as a significant milestone in the airline’s strategy to strengthen African air transport.

Somalia accuses Ethiopia of sovereignty violations after deadly attack on military bases in Gedo 
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 23, 2024

The statement detailed how Ethiopian forces targeted “three key bases manned by the Somali National Army, the National Intelligence and Security Agenc...

French President Macron backs Ethiopia's debt restructuring efforts
Reuters  |  Dec 22, 2024

Last month, Ethiopia and IMF agreed on the second review of a $3.4 billion financing programme.

Egypt prepares Renaissance Dam Report for Trump administration
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 18, 2024

This renewed diplomatic push comes as Egypt seeks international mediation to secure a favourable agreement on the dam's operation.

Somali migrants' harrowing journey at sea ends in tragedy
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 12, 2024

One boat carried 37 passengers, mostly women and two children—a two-year-old boy and an eight-year-old girl.

Details of agreement between Ethiopia and Somalia brokered by Turkey
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 12, 2024

Somalia expressed a willingness to facilitate Ethiopia's maritime needs, provided Somali sovereignty remains intact.

Meta contractor dismissed threats to moderators by Ethiopia rebels - court documents
Reuters  |  Dec 11, 2024

Last year 185 content moderators sued Meta and two contractors, saying they had lost their jobs with Sama, a Kenya-based firm contracted to moderate F...

Illegal migrants surge as Kenya arrests 1,455 individuals in 12 months
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

To address these rising challenges, the Kenyan government has been strengthening its border security and enforcement of immigration laws.

Lasting peace in Ethiopia? More needs to be done to stop Tigray conflict from flaring up again
The Conversation  |  Sep 29, 2024

A substantial reason for the lack of progress in building sustainable peace is that the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement has holes in it.

Egypt warns citizens against travelling to Somaliland amid escalating regional tensions
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 23, 2024

Egypt has aligned itself with Somalia's territorial claims over Somaliland in opposition to Ethiopia, sparking more diplomatic rows. 

Ethiopian Airlines says it has stopped flights to Eritrea
Reuters  |  Sep 03, 2024

Five diplomats told Reuters the suspension was a tangible signal that the relationship between Asmara and Addis had soured significantly.

After finding peace in Kenya, Ethiopian refugee plans permanent stay
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 25, 2024

Abdullahi's escape was not just from violence but also from the oppressive environment that followed the contentious 2010 elections.

Ethiopian Airlines dodges suspension after meeting Somalia compliance demands
Hanifa Adan  |  Aug 23, 2024

The airline now correctly lists "Hargeisa, Somalia," ensuring that its operations in Somalia continue without interruption.

Somalia threatens Fly Dubai, Ethiopian Airlines with suspension for misrepresenting destinations
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 21, 2024

The SCAA has demanded that Fly Dubai accurately represent its Somali destinations by including the full name of the destination along with "Somalia" o...

Over 5,000 Tigray returnees face food insecurity, shortage of medicine and destroyed homes
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 20, 2024

For many of the returnees, the long-anticipated journey back home has turned into a nightmare. They have found their homes reduced to rubble, their li...

Ethiopian Airlines signs deal for design of 'biggest airport in Africa'
Reuters  |  Aug 10, 2024

Dubai-based engineering and consulting firm Sidara will design the airport, the company's director of operations Tariq Al Qanni said.

Ethiopian Airlines posts 14 per cent jump in full-year revenue
Reuters  |  Jul 31, 2024

The airline carried 17.1 million passengers in the same period, up 23%, the broadcaster quoted Ethiopian Airlines Chief Executive Mesfin Tasew as sayi...

Eritrea suspends Ethiopian Airlines flights
Amina Wako  |  Jul 24, 2024

The Civil Aviation Authority stated that the airline was grounded due to "organised and systematic" abuse of Eritrean passengers.

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