Ethiopia

Ethiopia to disband regional forces and aims for a 'centralised' national army

Jigjiga (Horn Observer) — The Ethiopian federal authorities have announced a new planto integrate all regional special forces either into the national army or the federal or regional police.

IMF praises Ethiopia's home-grown economic reform programme

Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA – The Ethiopian government the International Monetary Fund (IMF) made progress in talks on the fund's support for the country's home-grown economic reform programme and discussions will continue in Washington next week, IMF said

CPJ: Ethiopian authorities detain journalists Getenet Ashagre and Aragaw Sisay

Nairobi, Kenya - —Ethiopian authorities should immediately release journalists Getenet Ahagre and Aragaw Sisay, and stop detaining members of the press, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday.

Somalia: ATMIS hosts iftar dinner for FGS and partners

Mogadishu, Somalia – The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) yesterday hosted a Ramadan iftar dinner for its key partners in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu.

Ethiopian authorities detain Gurage Media Network founder Beyene Wolde

Nairobi, Kenya —Ethiopian authorities should immediately release journalist Beyene Wolde and ensure that members of the press are not imprisoned for their work, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday.

The film 'Cuba in Africa' wins Thomas Sankara Prize at Burkina Faso Festival

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh From late February to early March, in Ouagadougou the capital of Burkina Faso, there was the week-long Africa's largest film festival FESPACO. In fact, FESPACO was launched in 1969. This festival provided some kind of entertainment, but the most important aspect was the…

Understanding African solutions to African problems

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh During the 36th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) held in Addis Ababa, African leaders have indeed prioritized the most significant questions especially those including peace and security necessary for sustainable development, halting the frequency of military's…

Authorities in Ethiopia's Somali region suspend 15 media outlets, revoke media association's license

Mogaidishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) Authorities in Ethiopia should reverse the recent suspensions of more than a dozen news outlets and let members of the press and journalist advocacy groups work freely, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Friday.

Somalia President arrives in Addis Ababa to attend the African Union Summit - State media

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and a delegation he led arrived in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia to participate in the 36th session of the African Union Summit, Somalia's National News Agency (SONNA) reported

Tens of thousands arrive in Ethiopia, fleeing recent clashes in Somalia

More than 60,000 Somalis, mainly women and children, have fled to Ethiopia's Somali region in the past few weeks to escape clashes and insecurity in the city of Laascaanood, in Sool region. More than half of them arrived earlier this week.

Somalia: ATMIS newly deployed senior military officers inducted

Mogadishu – Fifteen newly deployed military staff officers for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have concluded a week-long induction on the range of Mission Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Ethiopia: Tough months ahead as rains fail for the fifth season in a row, with millions in need of urgent food assistance

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - Back-to-back droughts caused by five failed rainy seasons have left 12 million Ethiopians facing hunger as conflict and forced displacement exacerbate the hunger crisis in the country, Save the Children said.

Ethiopia: Human rights defenders held for documenting forced evictions

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) The Ethiopian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release four human rights defenders who were detained solely for their work documenting forced evictions in Addis Ababa and drop all charges against them, Amnesty International said today.

Somalia reaffirms commitment to enhance its strategic partnership with Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Horn Observer) – President Hassan Sheik Mahmud reaffirmed the commitment of Republic of Somalia to enhance strategic partnership with Ethiopia, FANABC reported

More than twenty million children suffering in the Horn of Africa as drought intensifies – UNICEF

NAIROBI, Kenya – The number of children suffering dire drought conditions across Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia has more than doubled in five months, according to UNICEF.

Ethiopia: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU

The European Union (EU) and its Member States congratulate the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) for signing the Agreement for Lasting Peace through a Permanent Cessation of Hostilities (CoHA) and for the subsequent Declaration of the Senior Commanders…

Kenya: Meta sued for 1.6 billion USD for fueling Ethiopia ethnic violence

Meta must reform its business practices to ensure Facebook's algorithms do not amplify hatred and fuel ethnic conflict, Amnesty International said today in the wake of a landmark legal action against Meta submitted in Kenya's High Court.

Committee of Ambassadors Boosts IGAD Budget 2023 with 10% Increments

(BISHOFTU, Ethiopia): The Committee of Ambassadors of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development yesterday convened and endorsed the IGAD Budget 2023 on the budget of the regional organisation for the year 2023.

U.S.-African Leaders Summit 2022, to Enhance Cooperation on Shared Global Priorities

Heads of state and leaders from across the African continent will from 13 to 15 December 2022, converge in Washington D.C., within the context of the United States - Africa Leaders' Summit hosted by President Joseph R. BIDEN, President of the United States of America. Facilitated by the African…

Ethiopia: Survivors of sexual violence deserve justice and accountability

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the beginning of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, Amnesty International is reiterating its call to mediators in the ongoing peace process on Ethiopia to prioritise justice for survivors,…