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Ethiopian Airlines ‘seeking clarification’ after Eritrea suspends flights effective Sept.
The first Ethiopian commercial flight landed in Asmara on 17 July 2018 after 20 years hiatus. Photo: Agencies/Social Media Addis…
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Somaliland says it ‘vehemently rejects any potential deployment of Turkish naval forces’ within its ‘recognized maritime zones’
Addis Abeba – In a statement released today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Somaliland said it “vehemently rejects any…
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Ethiopia, UAE launch ‘5 million Ethiopian Coders’ initiative in Addis Abeba
The joint initiative is an offshoot of a proposal by by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoumm, Vice President, Prime…
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Security apparatus’s failure to stop kidnapping for ransom is a national crisis. The time for action is now!
Millions in Ethiopia are living in fear of becoming the next victim of this harrowing crime. Illustration: Matias Samuel/Addis Standard…
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Current Ethiopia, Somalia face-off: Somaliland, Al-Shabab, and Türkiye
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Muse Bihi By Mukerrem Miftah (Ph.D.) @MukerremMiftah Addis Abeba – Relations between Ethiopia and…
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In search of Ethiopia’s forgotten centrists amid rising political extremes
By Enku Tensay Addis Abeba – Ethiopia’s political extremes in the context of this article represent the federalists who favor…
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Somaliland calls on UN to ‘urgently re-evaluate’ decision to lift Somalia arms embargo after local militias seize two truckloads of weapons
Part of the weapons seized local militia in Somalia. Pictures: The daily Somalia. Addis Abeba – The government of Somaliland…
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Elleni Centime Zeleke – ‘brilliant and brave, fierce and funny’: Columbia University
The late Professor Elleni Centime Zeleke (Photo: Screengrab) Addis Abeba – Several academic institutions across the world paid tribute Professor…
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“Don’t waste money” going around countries to accuse Ethiopia: PM Abiy tells Somalia
Addis Abeba – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told lawmakers today that it was not necessary for the government neighboring Somalia…
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Disarmament amidst militarized conflicts, a faltering commitment, and absence of political settlement will not bring lasting peace to Ethiopia. A call for a rethink!
At least 270,000 ex-fighters await DDR in Tigray alone (Illustration: Matias Samuel/Addis Standard) Addis Abeba – Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration…
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