Ethiopia

High-level military talks between Ethiopia and Somaliland amidst regional tensions

HARGEISA (HORN OBSERVER) – Ethiopian National Defense Forces Chief of the General Staff, Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, held a significant meeting with Somaliland Chief of the General Staff, Major General Nuh Ismail Tani, on Monday in Addis Ababa.

Somali president travels to Eritrea a day after meeting Egyptian delegation in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Following a discreet meeting with an Egyptian delegation in Mogadishu on Sunday, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud embarked on a two-day state visit to Asmara, Eritrea, on Monday.

Al-Shabaab celebrates UN arms embargo lift, claims victory against Somali military operation

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - In a video statement released on Thursday, Al-Shabaab's deputy emir Mahad Warsame, also known as Mahad Karate, expressed satisfaction with the United Nations Security Council's decision to lift the decades-old arms embargo on Somalia in December.

Somali defense official calls for insurgent mobilization in Somaliland, Ethiopia

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - General Abdullahi Ali Caanood, the spokesperson for the Somali Ministry of Defense, expressed concerns over the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland, citing it as a catalyst for insurgency-like activities within Somaliland and Ethiopia.

African Union calls for calm amidst Ethiopia-Somalia tensions

ADDIS ABABA (HORN OBSERVER) – The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, closely monitors the escalating tension following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Ethiopia and Somalia's region, Somaliland.

Somali president to seek Egyptian alliance amid escalation with Ethiopia and Somaliland

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is urgently traveling to Cairo, Egypt, amidst rising tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia following the signing of an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland.

Al-Shabaab and Somalia unite against Ethiopia and Somaliland

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In the wake of the Ethiopia-Somaliland Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on Monday Jan., 1, the Al-Shabaab terrorist group has issued a statement, threatening both Ethiopia and Somaliland.

Somalia rebukes IGAD, demands apology over alleged bias towards Ethiopia

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The Somali government strongly condemns the statement from the Executive Secretary of IGAD, accusing it of favoring the Ethiopian Government and demanding an immediate apology and withdrawal of the statement.

IGAD raises concerns over Ethiopia-Somalia relations

DJIBOUTI (HORN OBSERVER) – The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, has expressed deep concern about recent developments in the relationship between Ethiopia and Somalia.

Somaliland grants Ethiopia sea access in exchange for recognition – president

HARGEISA (HORN OBSERVER) – Somaliland's President, Muse Bihi Abdi, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on Monday, granting Ethiopia a lease for a 20-kilometer sea base in the Red Sea.

$6 million fraud investigation in Ethiopia as AfDB exits staff

ADDIS ABABA (HORN OBSERVER) – The African Development Bank (AfDB) is facing a tumultuous situation as it withdraws international staff from Ethiopia following a "serious diplomatic incident," where its employees were reportedly attacked by Ethiopian security officers.

AfDB staff assault, detention in Ethiopia ignites diplomatic tension

ADDIS ABABA (HORN OBSERVER) – The African Development Bank (AfDB) has broken its silence on the recent attack and detention of two of its staff members in Ethiopia, revealing a complex situation that led to a diplomatic row between the AfDB and Ethiopian officials.

WFP resumes distributions to refugees across Ethiopia

ROME – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has begun rolling out food distributions to nearly 900,000 refugees in Ethiopia, following a full revamp of the safeguards and controls in its refugee operations. Families living in refugee camps across five regions, including new arrivals who have…

Unresolved Inquiry: The Enigma of Somalia's Prime Minister's Identity

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER / KAAB TV) – Somalia, a nation marred by political complexities, remains in the global spotlight for reasons extending beyond its conflict-ridden history. In a recent revelation, questions have arisen about the identity of the country's prime minister, Hamza Abdi Barre,…

The Rapist, Prosecutor and Adviser: The Unchallenged Rise of One Man in Somalia

MOGADISHU (KAAB TV / HORN OBSERVER) – In the corridors of power in Somalia, one name stood unchallenged, wearing multiple hats: Farhan Hussein Mohamed.

Amnesty tells UN Human Rights Council to renew mandate of investigative body to Ethiopia as crisis spreads

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – Member states of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) must renew the mandate of the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE) and maintain international scrutiny on the country, Amnesty International said today, as the commission releases…

AU Special Representative lauds the collaboration between ATMIS Forces and key stakeholders in Somalia's South West State

Baidoa, Southwest State – The AU Special Representative for Somalia, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, has praised ATMIS Ethiopia National Defence Forces (ENDF) for their close collaboration with key stakeholders in the South West State including the Somali Security Forces, the regional administration,…

Algeria, Egypt and Ethiopia in Final Race to BRICS

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh Reports have indicated that three African States - Algeria, Egypt and Ethiopia - for the first time in history will ultimately join BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) during its 15th summit at the Sandton Convention Centre on August 22 to 24 to be held in…

Rights group calls Ethiopia to grant investigators, media unfettered access to Amhara region

Nairobi (Horn Observer) The Ethiopian government must immediately grant independent investigators and media access to the Amhara region as reports of gross human rights violations emerge following ongoing armed confrontations between the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) and the local armed Fano…

Five-day cholera vaccination campaign rolled out in Mandela triangle to protect over 600 000 Somalis in bordering areas of Kenya, Ethiopia

Mogadishu, Somalia– A single dose reactive cholera vaccination campaign gets under way in 5 districts of Jubaland State, bordering Kenya and Ethiopia, classified as the Mandela triangle, from 12 to 16 August, 2023. The campaign aims to vaccinate 590 803 people aged one year and above, including pregnant…