Dozens of passengers have been kidnapped on Oromia Amhara border. The abductees include women and children too. On December 22, 2024, a public transportation vehicle traveling from Addis Ababa to Debre Markos was reportedly hijacked…
World Bank has approved $700 million loan to strengthen Ethiopia’s financial sector. “We are proud to support Ethiopia in its journey to transform and strengthen its financial sector. This project reflects our commitment to promoting…
Athlete Sileshi Sihine has been elected as the new President of the Ethiopian Athletics Federation (EAF). The federation held its 28th General Assembly today. Seleshi will replace Derartu Tulu. Both Seleshi and Derartu are from…
An Eritrean Afar opposition group has established its office in Ethiopia. Ethiopia-Eritrea relations are tense these days. The two countries are backing opposition groups against each other. On December 18, 2024 the office of the…
President of Puntland, the federal state of Somalia, Abdullahi Deni has announced that Puntland plans to print its own currency next year for foreigners. The relations between federal government of Somalia and Puntland are tense…
Ethiopia and France are expected to revive 2019 deal about building Ethiopian navy. French President Emmanuel Macron, on Saturday evening, landed in Ethiopia while France is rapidly losing military foothold in Africa. Ethiopian Prime Minister…
Somalia has signed another defense agreement. This is Somalia’s 9th defense agreement, this time with Tanzania. It has already signed 8 defense agreements with other countries. The MOU between Somalia and Tanzania was signed by Somali…
A Fano militia and government have reached a ceasefire deal in a woreda in the North Wollo zone of the Amhara region. Since last year, Fano militias have been fighting the Ethiopian security forces. The…
Intense fighting between Somaliland forces and SSC Khatumo fighters in Erigavo has caused serious damage on both sides. SSC Khatumo split with the Somaliland administration at the start of last year. Since then it has…
Launching ceremony of Ethiopian politician Jawar Mohammed’s book named HIN GAABBU/አልፀፀትም has been postponed. Through a social media post, Jawar confirmed the postponement. “We regret to inform you that today’s scheduled book launch at Kenyatta…