Sunday 18 January 2026
Ethiopia
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This week, US President Donald Trump offered to resume American mediation in the long-running Nile water dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), according to a letter sent to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and published on Truth Social. In the…
This week, US President Donald Trump offered to resume American mediation in the long-running Nile water dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), according to a letter sent to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and published on Truth Social. In the…
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US President Donald Trump has offered to resume the American mediation role between Egypt and Ethiopia in the long-running dispute over the sharing of Nile River waters and the rules governing the filling and operation of Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The move would return…
US President Donald Trump has offered to resume the American mediation role between Egypt and Ethiopia in the long-running dispute over the sharing of Nile River waters and the rules governing the filling and operation of Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The move would return…
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Ethiopian federal police have reported the interception of a large shipment of ammunition in the Amhara region, alleging that the consignment originated from Eritrea and was destined for armed groups fighting the Ethiopian state. Eritrea has firmly rejected the claim, describing it as “ false…
Ethiopian federal police have reported the interception of a large shipment of ammunition in the Amhara region, alleging that the consignment originated from Eritrea and was destined for armed groups fighting the Ethiopian state. Eritrea has firmly rejected the claim, describing it as “ false…
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Ynet, an Israel-based media outlet, has reported that leaders and figures from the Afar ethnic group in the Horn of Africa have increasingly begun to raise the idea of establishing contact with Israel and seeking political and security support, against the backdrop of what they describe as a mix of…
Ynet, an Israel-based media outlet, has reported that leaders and figures from the Afar ethnic group in the Horn of Africa have increasingly begun to raise the idea of establishing contact with Israel and seeking political and security support, against the backdrop of what they describe as a mix of…
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Ethiopia’s State Minister of Foreign Affair, Hadera Abera Admassu, has met with his Israeli counterpart, Gideon Sa’ar, as both countries signaled their intention to further strengthen bilateral relations.
In a statement posted on X, Sa’ar said Israel “views Ethiopia as a long-term strategic…
Ethiopia’s State Minister of Foreign Affair, Hadera Abera Admassu, has met with his Israeli counterpart, Gideon Sa’ar, as both countries signaled their intention to further strengthen bilateral relations.
In a statement posted on X, Sa’ar said Israel “views Ethiopia as a long-term strategic…
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Israel has broken the diplomatic silence around Somaliland, forcing the region to adjust. For Ethiopia, the question is no longer if recognition makes sense, but when and at what price.…
Israel has broken the diplomatic silence around Somaliland, forcing the region to adjust. For Ethiopia, the question is no longer if recognition makes sense, but when and at what price.…
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Ethiopia has launched a major project, through state-owned Ethiopian Airlines, to build a new international airport in Bishoftu, about 45 kilometers southeast of the capital, Addis Ababa, at an announced cost of $12.5 billion. The government says the project will deliver “Africa’s largest airport”…
Ethiopia has launched a major project, through state-owned Ethiopian Airlines, to build a new international airport in Bishoftu, about 45 kilometers southeast of the capital, Addis Ababa, at an announced cost of $12.5 billion. The government says the project will deliver “Africa’s largest airport”…
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China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has begun his traditional annual New Year tour of Africa, running until January 12, with a focus on strengthening trade routes and securing access to critical resources across eastern and southern Africa. His itinerary includes Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, and…
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has begun his traditional annual New Year tour of Africa, running until January 12, with a focus on strengthening trade routes and securing access to critical resources across eastern and southern Africa. His itinerary includes Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, and…
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Driven by Ethiopia’s quest for sea access and Somaliland’s struggle for international recognition, the post-2018 relationship between the countries reflects a calculated shift from quiet coexistence to high-risk strategic bargaining.…
Driven by Ethiopia’s quest for sea access and Somaliland’s struggle for international recognition, the post-2018 relationship between the countries reflects a calculated shift from quiet coexistence to high-risk strategic bargaining.…
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Audited financial data have revealed that the National Bank of Ethiopia (the central bank) incurred substantial operating losses during the 2024/2025 fiscal year, driven primarily by “unrealized” foreign-exchange losses resulting from the revaluation of foreign-currency-denominated assets and…
Audited financial data have revealed that the National Bank of Ethiopia (the central bank) incurred substantial operating losses during the 2024/2025 fiscal year, driven primarily by “unrealized” foreign-exchange losses resulting from the revaluation of foreign-currency-denominated assets and…
