Addis Ababa rejects and qualifies US sanctions of inappropriate and unacceptable

This is a new milestone in U.S.-Ethiopia relations. Washington has decided to impose sanctions against Ethiopian and Eritrean officials. First there will be visa restrictions, followed by heavy financial sanctions, including in the areas of security and economic assistance. The Read more

UAE welcomes rapprochement between Ethiopia, Eritrea

The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday lauded the leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea for their “bold and historic” rapprochement. Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan said after meeting Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Eritrean President Isaias Read more

Beijing will boost military ties with Djibouti – Top official

China will boost military ties with Djibouti, strategically located in the Horn of Africa, state media reported on Thursday. China is seeking closer ties with African nations that could help it gain access to natural resources and provide new markets. Read more

Africa: Addis Ababa Accuses Cairo of Supporting Rebellion

The Ethiopian government on Monday accused Cairo of providing support to rebellious Oromo Liberation Front (OLF). Getachew Reda, Ethiopian Government spokesman and Minister of communication was flatly clear: “We know for a fact that the terrorist group OLF is receiving Read more

Majority of African Countries Want Morocco Re-Take its Place in African Union

Several African countries have been urging Morocco to return to the African Union for many years. They say they want to see the North African Kingdom, one of the founding members of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) regain its Read more