Ethiopia, a landlocked country, is seeking France’s help to develop its naval force. The evolving situation in the Red Sea has spurred Ethiopia to propose the deployment of a naval force in the area, aimed at guaranteeing overall safety and … Continued
By Reuters Here are some facts about Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group which have been fighting each other for a year, devastating their country, reigniting ethnically-targeted killings in the Darfur region, and displacing millions of … Continued
A former member of an Ethiopian spy agency that targeted that country’s journalists and dissidents abroad is eligible to apply for refugee status in Canada because his spy activities were “not contrary to Canada’s interests,” the Federal Court of Appeal … Continued
In a move that may reflect a political backlash, Kenya has replaced Caroline Mwende Mueke, the nominee for East African Community (EAC) secretary-general, just two days before her expected swearing-in. Instead, Nairobi said on Monday that it would unveil Veronica … Continued
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Half of the world’s 75 poorest countries are experiencing a widening income gap with the wealthiest economies for the first time this century in a historical reversal of development, the World Bank said in a report on … Continued
Somali pirates freed hijacked ship MV Abdullah and its crew on Sunday after receiving a $5mn ransom. Abdirashiid Yusuf, one of the pirates involved in the hijacking, confirmed the release of the Bangladeshi cargo vessel. “The money was brought to us two nights ago as usual,” … Continued
Toronto – In a statement released on Friday, Eritrea’s Ministry of Information announced that the border between Ethiopia and Eritrea is “demarcated for the last time in a way that will never be changed.” The statement said that the border between … Continued
By JAMES ANYANZWA Kenya may be forced to renegotiate its 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Ethiopia if the deepening electricity crisis in the Horn of Africa nation gets out of control. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) has … Continued
Police in Ethiopia have arrested 13 suspects over the killing of a prominent opposition figure from the restive state of Oromia, official regional media reported. The body of Bate Urgessa of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) was found dumped on … Continued
Halima N. Iman In the face of uncertainty surrounding the future of Kenya’s biggest refugee camps, a transformative approach emerges: turning refugee camps into semi-autonomous cities that offer refugees a second chance at a more dignified life. This week marks … Continued
Nairobi (WDN) A pivotal meeting and an attempt aimed a consultation and conciliation between President Hassan Sh. Mohamud and former President Sharif Sh. Ahmed was convened in Nairobi. The meeting was orchestrated by influential businessmen within the two leader’s community-clan … Continued
By Duncan Miriri NAIROBI, (Reuters) – Kenya has proposed a regional maritime treaty to defuse tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia over a deal allowing Ethiopia to set up a naval base and giving it port access in Somalia’s breakaway region of … Continued
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