Three Ethiopian regions previously untouched by the war in Tigray confirmed Thursday they were deploying forces to back military operations there, signalling a potential widening of the conflict. The reinforcements are coming from Oromia — Ethiopia’s largest region — as...
The assistant minister of commerce Hon. Asisa Abdilahi  Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State attended a meeting hosted by Somaliland Central Bank at the border town of Wajale. The meeting agenda pertained to the ways to counter rising inflation of the...
By Mohamed Ibrahim This week we have witnessed the unprecedented signing of the Memorandum of understanding between Somaliland and Ethiopia which has sent shock waves in the Horn of Africa and beyond.  The MOU involves the development of an Ethiopian...
By Muthoki Mumo/CPJ Sub-Saharan Africa Representative on April 29, 2019 During a trip to Addis Ababa in January, it was impossible to miss the signs that Ethiopian media are enjoying unprecedented freedom. A flurry of new publications were on the streets. At apublic forum that...
The expansion of the Somaliland Port of Berbera and the meeting between Somaliland and Somalia leaders will be among the discussions points between Ethiopia Prime Minister Aby Ahmed and the United Arab Emirates leadership this weekend. Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy...
Anyone who steps into the public sphere in Ethiopia is also a potential political leader. In this atmosphere, an outspoken musician runs a high risk of falling foul of the authorities. One such story unfolded last week – the inexplicable, and still...
Heads of nine UN agencies and other officials demanded a halt to attacks against civilians in Tigray, 'including rape and other horrific forms of sexual violence' Concern continues to grow over the humanitarian situation in Tigray where the conflict...
Air and ground bombardment against Tigrayan forces has intensified in Amhara region, TPLF spokesman says. Ethiopian troops and allied forces have intensified air and ground operations against Tigrayan forces in the northern region of Amhara, according to reports. The bombardments hit...
Asha and her children worried about how they will get by in Hargeisa/Naimo Said/Ergo Single mother Asha Abdullahi and her four children are thankful for a roof over their heads, even though they are squeezed into one room in the...
The official signing of the agreement will be subject to approval from the respective legislative councils The 123rd session of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Somaliland was held under the chairmanship of H.E. President Muse Bihi Abdi...