Tag: Ethiopia
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Somali Government Condemns Illegal Arms Shipment from Ethiopia
A large shipment of weapons, reportedly purchased by the Puntland administration from Ethiopia, has successfully reached its destination amidst a foiled robbery attempt. The incident, reminiscent of a similar occurrence in July, raises alarms about escalating cross-border arms flows and instability in the region. Armed militiamen attempted to seize the weapons convoy near the Somali-Ethiopia…
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The Ethiopia-Somalia dispute is threatening to spark proxy conflicts in both countries between local actors and the federal governments.
Tensions are growing between the Somali Federal Government (SFG) and the regional South West State government over the SFG’s decision to replace Ethiopian forces with Egyptian forces, which may result in a military conflict. The SFG has also threatened to support ethno-nationalist insurgents in Ethiopia, which could exacerbate festering conflicts between the Ethiopian government and…
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Amhara “Fano” militia captures Gondar, one of Ethiopia’s largest cities
Amhara “Fano” militia captures Gondar, one of Ethiopia’s largest cities and the former capital of the Ethiopian Empire until 1856. Videos posted online show “Fano” militia marching unopposed through the streets of Gondar. Gondar is a city of nearly 450,000 people and its loss represents one of the biggest defeats suffered by the Ethiopian government…
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Could the Egypt-Ethiopia Dispute Escalate into War?
Tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia are escalating as Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) nears its final filling phase. Egypt, reliant on the Nile for freshwater, fears the dam will threaten its water security. However, it has been unable to secure an agreement from Ethiopia that guarantees its continued access to water. The dispute has…
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Ethiopia plagued by abductions ‘epidemic’
Many regions of Ethiopia, Africa’s second most populous country, with around 120 million inhabitants, are plagued by kidnappings since the end of the brutal two-year civil war between the government and rebel forces in the northern region of Tigray. That conflict largely ended with a peace agreement in November 2022, but armed rebellions have worsened…
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Ethiopia is a beacon of Pan-African freedom and unity, former FM of Sierra Leone says
Ethiopia’s historic role in promoting Pan-African values of freedom, unity, and resistance stands unmatched, according to Professor David Francis, former Foreign Minister of Sierra Leone. As the cradle of humanity and the only African nation to resist colonialism, Ethiopia remains a symbol of hope and empowerment for the continent. “Ethiopia is the origin of humanity.…
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Somalia announces its readiness to supply weapons to rebels in Ethiopia
Mogadishu will do so if Addis Ababa continues to implement the agreement reached with the breakaway region of Somaliland in January this year on providing access to the sea coast, said Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi. “The option of supporting the rebels fighting in Ethiopia or confronting the Ethiopian regime is open to us…
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Ethiopia celebrates Sovereignty Day, urging unity and hard work for national independence
In Ethiopia, Pagume, the 13th month in the Ethiopian calendar, which lasts five days or six days in a leap year (September 6 to 11/12), is marked with nationwide celebrations. Sunday, Pagume 3 (September 8), has been celebrated as “Sovereignty Day” to highlight the importance of national independence in all aspects of the country’s life.…
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Russia Strengthens Military-Technical Ties with Over 40 African Nations
Moscow, September 2024 – Russia is deepening its military-technical cooperation with the African continent, with over 40 countries currently engaged in various defense partnerships. This was revealed by Alexander Mikheev, the CEO of Rosoboronexport, the Russian state-owned defense export agency. Expanding Military-Technical Cooperation Speaking about Russia’s strategic focus on Africa, Mikheev emphasized the continent’s critical…
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Ethiopia’s Mega-dam Significantly Boosts Power Output
Ethiopia has significantly increased electricity production from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile, more than doubling its output from 750 megawatts to 1,550 megawatts after two additional turbines became operational. The dam, now fully transitioned from construction to operation, has long been a point of contention with downstream nations Egypt and…
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