An IGAD official survived an assassination attempt in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, this week. IGAD special envoy Dr. Guray Fidar was injured in this attack. IGAD is an 8-country bloc in Africa. It includes Ethiopia,… IGAD Official Survives Assassination Attempt in Addis Ababa
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, on Saturday, delivered a speech on the occasion of Eritrean Independence Day. He lashed out at neighboring Ethiopia. He accused “external forces” of using ruling Prosperity Party in Ethiopia to promote… Eritrean President Accuses Ethiopia of Preparing for War
US State Department has announced that it is looking forward to strengthen its relationship with the Eritrean government. The statement marks a shift in US foreign policy towards Eritrea. The statement has been released on… US Vows to Strengthen Relations with Eritrean Government
Eritrean navy opened fire at a Yemeni fishing boat, killing at least 3 fishermen. The incident opened this week, according to Yemeni news sources. Yemen and Eritrea have been involved in a dispute in the… Eritrean Navy Kills 3 Yemeni Fishermen
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed has arrived in France. He is expected to visit three other European countries to press the case for sea access. No official statement has been issued by the Ethiopian Ministry of… Ethiopian PM Visits Europe to Press the Case for Sea Access
Dozens of Ethiopian doctors, on strike, have been arrested in the ongoing crackdown by the government on the Ethiopian health professionals. Today is day 3 of the full strike announced by health professionals in Ethiopia.… Ethiopian Doctors being Arrested Amid Ongoing Strike
Tigray Forces on Tuesday stopped people from protesting in south eastern Tigray. Since Monday, preparations were ongoing for demonstrations in Hintalo Wajerat woreda of south eastern Tigray. In southern and southeastern Tigray, several public demonstrations… Tigray Forces Block People from Protesting in South Eastern Tigray
Judges and prosecutors have gone on strike in the Mekelle city of Tigray. Court services have been suspended temporarily. The strike was announced after a security incident which happened last week. A courtroom was stormed… Judiciary Goes on Strike in Mekelle city of Tigray
Six Oromia govt officials have lost their lives undertaking mandatory military training reportedly. The deaths happened at Awash Bishola Military Training Center. For years, the Oromia regional forces have been fighting an armed group called… Oromia Govt Officials Die During Mandatory Military Training
Several Eskinder Nega Amhara Fano commanders have surrendered to the Ethiopian government forces in the last 2 weeks. Eskinder Nega took up arms and joined Fano at the start of 2023. Before that he led… Several Eskinder Nega Amhara Fano Commanders Surrender