Ethiopia’s army on Tuesday denied that its forces executed seven Sudanese soldiers and a civilian captured in a disputed zone along its shared border, saying its troops always acted lawfully. Sudan accused Ethiopia of capturing the soldiers on June 22 in Al-Fashaqa, … Continued
Five companies in the fields of health care technology, geothermal technology, and fisheries have received grants from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ Sustainable Development Goals Partnership Fund for development cooperation projects in Djibouti, Ethiopia, India, Vietnam, and Ukraine. The total allocation from … Continued
Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen to head discussions Addis Getachew ADDIS ABABA,The Ethiopian government appointed a negotiating team for impending talks with the Tigray rebels. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Demeke Mekonnen was appointed chairperson of the negotiating team … Continued
Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga has promised northern Kenya residents that he will re-open the Kenya-Somalia border to boost trade. Odinga who spoke during a rally at Habaswein in Wajir County yesterday also vowed to improve security since insecurity has … Continued
KHARTOUM: Sudan said Monday it will recall its ambassador to Addis Ababa for “consultations” following accusations that the Ethiopian army executed seven captured Sudanese soldiers and a civilian. “In an act that contravenes all laws and customs of war and … Continued
The war in northern Ethiopia erupted in November 2020 Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s ruling party said Monday that only the African Union could broker potential peace talks with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) — a stance already rejected … Continued
Sudan’s military has accused the Ethiopian army of executing seven Sudanese soldiers and a civilian who were captives. A statement published on Sudanese state media gave no further details. But it called the alleged killings a treacherous act, and said … Continued
Tensions have increased between Egypt and Ethiopia in recent days as Ethiopia prepares to fill its Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) for the third time, starting next August. Ethiopia earlier this week accused the European Union of “bias towards Egypt” after it … Continued
Saudi Arabia tells pilgrims to use new online system and to seek refunds from any agencies they have already paid Aina J Khan British Muslim travel companies have said they face going out of business, with travellers potentially losing thousands … Continued
By Angus McDowall and Ahmed Elumami SIRTE, Libya (Reuters) – The people living in the ruins of Sirte’s 600 Block district have waited years for help removing rubble and rebuilding homes damaged by warfare, but despite a new Libyan government … Continued
Large areas of Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya are currently in the grip of a severe drought. An estimated 16.7 million people face acute food insecurity. That’s more than the combined populations of Austria and Switzerland. Four consecutive rainy seasons have now failed … Continued
by PURITY WANGUI Nairobi Jubilee governor candidate Polycarp Igathe was forced to apologize for his remarks that seemed to have irked a section of Nairobi residents. Igathe, who was accused of profiling communities, clarified that his comments should not be understood to … Continued
