Ethiopia

Nairobi (AFP) – Djibouti has put forward a port-sharing arrangement with Ethiopia, aiming to lower the friction between Ethiopia and Somalia, two adversaries in the Horn of Africa. The disagreement between Mogadishu and Addis Ababa has considerably escalated since Ethiopia inked a contentious maritime agreement in January with Somaliland, a self-declared independent region. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) allows Ethiopia, one of the world's substantial landlocked nations, to gain seafaring access. However, Somalia…

The Djiboutian government has backpedaled on its original proposition to grant Ethiopia full oversight of a significant port, a gesture initially aimed at alleviating regional frictions following the ongoing wrangles between Somalia and Ethiopia over access to the Red Sea. Now, Djibouti is entertaining the idea of collaborative management. The adjustment in stance suggests Ethiopia will receive partial control of the Tadjourah Port, while Djibouti continues to maintain operational supervision. This shift is an attempt to…

During the latest meet-up, Arab League ministers, including big wigs from Saudi Arabia, Djibouti, Egypt, and Mauritania, showed full-throated support for Somalia's territorial unity.

Ethiopia Calls on Egypt to Reconsider Stance on Nile Dam Amid Growing Tensions ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia is pressing Egypt to rethink its "hostile tactics" concerning the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), as tensions escalate over the Nile River's water management. This plea arises from Egypt's recent correspondence with the UN Security Council. In that letter, Egypt accused Ethiopia of violating international norms by filling the dam without a tripartite agreement. The GERD, perched on the Blue Nile in…

Ethiopia Asserts Its Sovereignty Amid Regional Tensions ADDIS ABABA - Facing mounting pressure, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed firmly declares that his nation has never engaged in aggression against another state. He emphasizes that Ethiopia will staunchly defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity should it face any threats. The situation in the Horn of Africa is becoming increasingly fraught. Somalia claims that Ethiopia is violating its territorial rights, while Egypt alleges that Ethiopia is siphoning water…

Ethiopia Signals Vigilance Amid Egyptian Military Moves in Somalia ADDIS ABABA - The head of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF), Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, has declared that Ethiopia stands ready to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity from any external threats. In a recent address, General Jula accused Somali leaders of conspiring with foreign elements that have historically opposed Ethiopia. While he refrained from naming specific entities, there’s a growing suspicion around Somalia’s budding…

Egypt Acquires Chinese J-10C Fighter Jets Amid Rising Tensions with Ethiopia Egypt’s recent decision to procure Chinese J-10C fighter jets signals a notable shift in military partnerships within the region. As neighboring countries, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, increasingly turn to China for sophisticated military hardware—like drones, missiles, and anti-drone defenses—this trend underscores a growing affinity for Chinese technology. Nations aim to diversify their defense options, reducing dependency…

Ethiopian Forces Intensify Presence Near Somalia Border Amid Rising Strain MOGADISHU, Somalia - Recent reports reveal that Ethiopia has shifted additional troops to its frontier with Somalia, a development that many fear could exacerbate the already fragile situation in the Horn of Africa, a region grappling with significant instability and international concern. For nearly eight months, the Ethiopian and Somali governments have been at an impasse. Somalia accuses Ethiopia of violating its territorial integrity and…

North Western of SomaliaRemains Committed to Ethiopia Naval Agreement Amidst Somali Opposition In defiance of strong objections from Somalia, Somaliland's President Muse Bihi Abdi reaffirmed the region's commitment to a naval deal with Ethiopia. He emphasized that the interests of North Western of Somaliatake precedence. “To the folks in Mogadishu who have enlisted Egyptian troops, let me be clear: you cannot claim to unite Somalis while partnering with Egypt to subvert Somaliland,” he asserted. Bihi further pointed…

Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to Eritrea ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - Due to what it calls difficult "operating conditions," Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to Eritrea effective Monday, in another major development in the Horn of Africa region, which has been gripped by instability. Ethiopia's national airline will stop flying to Eritrea, adding that the…