Ethiopia

Global Leaders Head to Addis Ababa for First-Ever World Public Summit in Africa

Africa is set to make history as it hosts the World Public Summit for the first time, with Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, welcoming global leaders and changemakers from July 29–30, 2026 for the landmark gathering under the theme "New World: Africa in Shaping a Shared Future."

Ethiopia: Somali, Oromo Officials Discuss Cross-Border Challenges

Dire Dawa (Horn Observer + Lamaane.net) – Representatives from the Somali Regional State (SRS) and Oromia National Regional State met in Dire Dawa on Thursday, July 16, to strengthen cooperation, peaceful coexistence, and local security coordination among neighboring Somali and Oromo communities living…

Ethiopia: Sitti Zone Crowned 13th SRS Football Champions

Jijiga (Horn Observer + Lamaane.net) – Sitti Zone's football team secured the 13th Somali Regional State (SRS) Regional Games football championship on Friday, July 10, defeating Shabelle Zone 2-1 in the final before senior regional leaders and thousands of spectators in Sitti Zone.

Somalia: AUSSOM Police lead training programme for Somali Police instructors to strengthen security sector capacity

Mogadishu, Somalia – Somalia's Minister of Internal Security, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail, today launched a training programme for instructors of the Somali Police Force (SPF) in Mogadishu, aimed at strengthening institutional capacity and supporting ongoing stabilisation efforts within Somalia's…

Women Focus: Expanding Cultural Dialogue and Opportunities

Ahead of the World Public Summit Africa, an exhibition of the Women of Africa in Art award winners was opened in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia. The Golla Gallery, in Addis Ababa, hosted the opening of the exhibition featuring finalists and winners of the African Women in Art Award (AWAA) 2025.

Somalia: AUSSOM Sector 1 troops donate food, medicine to Mubarak residents

Mubarak, 11 March 2026 – The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Ugandan contingent distributed assorted food and medical supplies to vulnerable residents in Mubarak, Lower Shabelle region, on Saturday.

Somali Defence Minister Praises AU Mission's Role in National Security

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) – Somalia's Minister of Defence, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, recently visited the headquarters of Sector 3 of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) in Baidoa, the Ministry of Defence reported.

AU: A Seasoned Leader Takes on a Critical Peace Mission

In a significant step toward strengthening stability in a geopolitically sensitive region, the African Union has appointed Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete as its High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, African Union said in a statement.

Ethiopia Targets $2.4 Billion at Forthcoming Investment Forum

Welcome to Ethiopia, East African country largely diversifying its investment portfolio, and targeting $2.4 billion new investments. While internal challenges noticeably remain, the Ethiopian Investment Commission has reassured government steps and measures to sustain foreign direct investment inflows…

AU: 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Concludes in Addis Ababa

The Thirty-Ninth Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) concluded today at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, following two days of high-level deliberations by African Heads of State and Government.