Ethiopia

Somalia: African Union Chairperson visits Mogadishu, promises support despite financial constraints

Mogadishu, Somalia (Horn Observer) The African Union Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf arrived in Mogadishu for a two day working visit and met with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre. Discussion of the leaders focused combatting terrorism.

AUSSOM Condemns Al-Shabaab Mortar Attacks in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) – The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) condemns the heinous Al-Shabaab mortar attacks on Mogadishu's Aden Abdulle International Airport and nearby residential neighborhoods on Wednesday.

Eritrea and Egypt Set to Punish Somalia's Hassan Sheikh for Aligning with Ethiopia

MOGADISHU (Horn Observer/Kaab TV) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is now grappling with a significant dilemma following his decision to align with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali after a year-long period of tension between Somalia and Ethiopia.

Ethiopia: IPI urges lawmakers to reject proposed media law amendments

The International Press Freedom (IPI) global network today joins journalists, media bodies, and civil society organisations in Ethiopia in condemning the grave risk to media freedom posed by amendments to the country's media law. IPI strongly urges lawmakers to reject the proposed amendments due…

Ethiopia's Abiy Visits Somali Capital Amid Mortar Attack and Lockdown

MOGADISHU, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER / Kaab TV) – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed made a brief visit to Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, on Thursday, spending less than three hours in the city amid escalating security incidents in the Horn of Africa nation.

Al-Shabaab Captures Balcad, 30km from Somali Capital, During Ethiopian PM's Visit

MOGADISHU, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) – The militant group Al-Shabaab launched a daring attack on Balcad, a town just 30 kilometers north of Mogadishu, on Thursday.

Internet Society's 2025 Internet Development Conference Calls for Policy Changes to Advance Africa's Digital Future

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, February 19, 2025/ -- Following the conclusion of the Internet Society's 2025 Internet Development Conference, key stakeholders are calling for policy action to address critical challenges and opportunities for Internet development across Africa.

AU Mission Head in Somalia Stresses Importance of Ethiopia's Engagement in Peace, Security Council

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia--- Head of the African Union Mission in Somalia, Mohamed El-Amine Souef, underscored the importance of Ethiopia's involvement in the African Union Peace and Security Council, Ethiopia's ENA reported.

With Trump's Somaliland Recognition on the Table, Turkey Ramps Up Hargeisa Engagement

HARGEISA, Somaliland (HORN OBSERVER) – Turkey's Ambassador to Somalia, Alper Aktaş, has embarked on a two-day visit to Somaliland, where he met with officials in Hargeisa to discuss development support, strengthen bilateral ties, and potentially mediate in the stalled Somalia-Somaliland talks.

IGAD Executive Secretary Congratulates H.E. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf on Election as AU Commission Chair - statement

February 15, 2025 – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, extends his warm congratulations to H.E. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf of the Republic of Djibouti on his election as the Chairperson of the African Union…