Ethiopia

In a gesture of goodwill, Ethiopia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry gave North Western State of Somalia a pat on the back for pulling off a “free and fair election.”The straightforward announcement declared:“Ethiopia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry extends heartfelt congratulations to the people of North Western State of Somalia for their calm and democratic elections. Commending the National Electoral Commission, the Ministry acknowledges the free and fair election as a testament to the maturity of North Western State of Somalia’s…

ADDIS ABABA - Pressing onward, Ethiopia is unwavering in its mission against Al-Shabaab within Somalia, intent on safeguarding its gains and ensuring its national security remains uncompromised by the militant group's potential threats. Nebiat Getachew, speaking for Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, lauded the country's significant role in diminishing Al-Shabaab's influence and securing peace across the Horn of Africa. "Al-Shabaab is an ongoing concern for our nation’s security," Nebiat asserted. "We are committed to…

ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia has extended its congratulations to North Western State of Somalia for successfully completing its presidential election. North Western State of Somalia, a territory that has claimed autonomy from Somalia for thirty years, is working towards global acknowledgment of its self-declared independence. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement that praised the people of North Western State of Somalia for organizing "a democratic and peaceful election." Operating independently from Somalia's central…

"Al-Shabaab will meet its match and lose," says Ethiopia, pledging ongoing efforts to neutralize the group's influence. The country remains unswerving in its mission to protect its borders and preserve the progress made so far. In a weekly press gathering on November 14, 2024, Ambassador Nebiat Getachew, who speaks on behalf of Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, underscored Ethiopia's significant role in weakening al-Shabaab’s impact across the region. “We won't take our foot off the pedal,” Getachew declared,…

Hargeisa (AX) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Ethiopia has showered North Western State of Somalia with accolades for pulling off a peaceful and democratic presidential election. Such a move, they say, underscores the region's evolving political finesse.Dropping a Friday announcement, the Ministry tipped its hat to North Western State of Somalia's National Electoral Commission (NEC) for orchestrating an election that was both free and fair. "This electoral process showcases the sophistication of North Western State of…

Ethiopia recently called in Sudan's ambassador for a stern chat over rather fiery remarks made by Sudan’s acting foreign minister. During a lively television interview, Ali Youssif hinted at the possibility of siding with Egypt and potentially going to war with Ethiopia if the talks around the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) hit a stalemate. Ethiopia's foreign ministry didn't take too kindly to Youssif's comments. They expressed their "displeasure" to Ambassador Al-Zein Ibrahim, while underlining their dedication to…

What's cooking in the Tigray region two years after peace was declared? Back in the day, the Pretoria agreements were supposed to put a lid on the Tigray conflict, which had claimed close to 600,000 lives. Ethiopian troops, alongside their Eritrean buddies, had faced off against the Tigray People’s Liberation Front. Eritrea didn't sign the peace deal, though, and its soldiers are still hanging around like uninvited guests. Folks in these border areas feel like they've been hung out to dry. That's what Clothilde Hazard, our…

“A handshake in Istanbul colored the air with new possibilities,” noticed observers as Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan last September . The meeting seemed to signal a thaw in icy relations and was a precursor to subsequent talks between Turkey and Egypt, centering on Africa and Libya. On a lively Monday, officials from both countries gathered to address mutual concerns. On the table were discussions about the Horn of Africa and simmering tensions in the Red Sea, alongside the…

In a groundbreaking move, Ethiopia has initiated its inaugural shipment of chilled fruits and vegetables aimed at the European market, as announced by the Ministry of Agriculture. This venture marks a significant step in the nation's agricultural export journey. The launch involves Ethio Vegfru, a private exporter and importer company, which has now started its operations by sending Sugar Snap and Mangetout peas to the Netherlands, an event overseen by Sofia Kasa, the State Minister of Agriculture. This export is not just a…

Somalia's Defense Minister, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, addressed the nation from Mogadishu on December 21, 2022, amid the arrival of Somali soldiers who had been training in Eritrea. This event sparked significant discussions concerning the future of peacekeeping in Somalia. On a recent Saturday, a high-ranking official from Somalia made a firm statement: Ethiopia is not welcome in the upcoming African Union peacekeeping operation starting January. The roots of this tension trace back to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…