Jawar Mohammed, Ethiopian politician from the Oromia region, today called for the release of two Amhara politicians. Jawar Mohammed is based in Kenya. Since his release from prison in January 2022, he has been staying largely abroad. He led Qeerroo protest movement which led to the dismantlement of Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) in…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will visit Ethiopia and Somalia to celebrate diplomatic win. Turkiye successfully mediated between Ethiopia and Somalia which signed Ankara Declaration last week to solve their bilateral disputes. “We went to our press conference room and announced it to the world. I told them, ‘God willing, I will visit Ethiopia and…
An Ethiopian airline flight on Saturday faced technical fault in the air. The flight ET 612 was en route from Addis Ababa to Dubai. The airline said in a statement that the plane landed back safely at the Bole international airport. Reportedly, 30 minutes after the take off, ET 612 landed back at Bole airport….
Getachew Reda, the Tigray interim president, has started organizing a splinter TPLF faction. Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), the largest political party in Tigray, has split in two. Main faction led by chairman Debretsion Gebremichael accuses Getachew Reda of dividing TPLF. TPLF faction led by interim president has established a temporary council to lead the…
Eritrean President on Thursday visited Assab in southern Red Sea zone of Eritrea. Assab is a port city situated on the west coast of the Red Sea. The President presided over a meeting of Southern Red Sea Zone officials. This is the first time in years that Eritrean President visited Assab. His visit has sparked…
Ethiopia and Somalia signed Ankara Declaration on Wednesday to end year-long dispute over access to sea. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan mediated between the two Horn of Africa neighbors. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Hassan Sheikh, the President of Somalia, met in Ankara yesterday. Turkish President, President of Somalia and Ethiopian Prime Minister held a…
In the Oromia region of Ethiopia, a district police chief has been assassinated. Legese Seyoum, Sululta woreda police chief, was killed on Tuesday. Sululta is situated in the north Shewa zone of the Oromia region. The police chief came under attack when he was on the move in his vehicle with his security guards. Three…
Jubaland regional forces today entered Ras Kamboni after hours of heavy fighting against federal forces of Somalia. Jubaland regional state of Somalia and federal government have been at loggerheads for around 2 weeks. The fighting between the two sides erupted at dawn on Wednesday. Jubaland and federal government accused each other of firing the first…
Hassan Sheikh, Somalia’s President, is likely to meet with the Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to break 11-month deadlock in bilateral relations. According to Somali news sources, Hassan Sheikh Mehmood is departing for Turkey. No official statements have been announced by Ethiopian and Somali authorities about likely meeting between the two leaders. Reportedly, Hassan Sheikh…
Abune Basilios has been elected the 6th patriarch of Eritrean Orthodox Church. Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church today conducted election in its headquarters in Asmara. The electoral board, which chose the new patriarch, consists of the members of the Synod, delegates from the Eritrean monasteries, the Religious scholars council, the Diocese at home and abroad and…