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The United States is targeting Eritrean and Ethiopian officials over the Tigray genocide ADDIS ABEBA - The Foreign Ministry is targeting an unknown number of officials in Eritrea and Ethiopia for sanctions, foreign policy reports, in connection with the massacre in several parts of the Tigray region, following reports of civilian deaths. Troops from the two countries have been pitching tents in…

The US President's particular envoy to the Horn of Africa condemns the double speak about Ethiopians and Eritreans concerned within the struggle in Tigray. He says he is set to work for a ceasefire. The European Union, for its half, condemns the misuse of humanitarian help and threatens these answerable for it. It's on this more and more tense diplomatic local weather between america, Europe and…

Richard Norland will perform his new mission as Particular Envoy for the USA in Libya, whereas retaining his publish as Ambassador to Tripoli, the US Secretary of State introduced on Monday in an announcement issued by the US Embassy. In response to the press launch, the ambassador will step up his diplomatic efforts to "maintain the political course of on the right track till the December elections".…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Abroad Ministry has known as on the outgoing Somali president and parliament to intervene immediately to invalidate the illegal two-year extension from 12 April. In an announcement, the US authorities welcomed a selection by quite a few leaders to reject the extension of the time interval of office of outgoing President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, who has raised points and anxieties in the fragile democracy that has struggled with instability for a very long time. Hirshabelle, southwest and…

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern over the "humanitarian disaster" in Tigray, the place the chance of famine is excessive, throughout an interview yesterday (Monday) with the Ethiopian Prime Minister. The US Secretary of State additionally known as on Eritrean troops to withdraw "instantly, fully and verifiably" from Tigray.…

America warns of violence in Somalia, points journey recommendation MOGADISHU, Somalia - The US State Division has warned of violence in Somalia's capital Mogadishu following a shootout triggered by the present political stalemate, which triggered outgoing President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo's determination to finish the election interval. The president, whose time period expired on…

Washington strengthens diplomacy in the Horn of Africa. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has just appointed a US envoy for the region. Jeffrey Feltman will take on this role. An experienced diplomat, he was formerly US Deputy Secretary of State for the Middle East and then UN Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs. While Antony Blinken says he fears an escalation of conflicts in the region, Jeffrey Feltman must play a coordinating role between different states and regional and international actors. Find…

There is still no evidence that Eritrean troops are withdrawing from Tigray, the US State Department said on Wednesday, confirming UN information. By the end of March, the Ethiopian Prime Minister had for the first time acknowledged the presence of Asmara's soldiers in Tigray. He had announced that they would withdraw, but several sources confirm that they are still present. For the Americans, the Eritrean troops are always there. Washington has once again demanded their complete withdrawal. A departure from Tigray…

The United States congratulates Djibouti's longtime strongman on re-election WASHINGTON, USA - The United States has praised Ismail Omar Guelleh for his re-election as president of Djibouti, a small Horn of Africa nation whose election ended last week, amid ongoing political instability in the region. Guelleh, who has been at the helm since 1999, scored a handsome majority after…

NAIROBI, Kenya - Abuse of human rights prominent in the latest report from the State Department as the United States poked holes in the abuse of the rule of law by the federal government in Somalia and to some extent Al-Shabaab militants. For years, Somalia has struggled to impress the international community on issues of freedom and human rights, with journalists, activists and even innocent civilians being the most affected groups, something that has caused concern among stakeholders. But in the report, National…