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Egypt-Ethiopia hostilities are playing out in the Horn – the risk of new proxy wars is high

Egypt recently deepened its involvement in the war-weary Horn of Africa by arming Somalia and deploying its troops in the embattled country. To Ethiopia’s growing alarm, Egypt is also set to join the multinational force supporting the Somali army against the jihadist threat by al-Shabaab. Egypt’s potentially destabilising presence in…

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Nuer people have a sacred connection to birds – it can guide conservation in Ethiopia and South Sudan

The Nuer are a large pastoralist community living in western Ethiopia and South Sudan in east Africa. They rely on livestock keeping and have special beliefs and customs about how to live with nature. These are passed down from parents to children through the telling of stories.

The Conversation

Families want justice, ‘blood money’ for AU peacekeeper killings in Somalia

As African Union forces fighting al-Shabab plan to withdraw this year, Somalis seek accountability for civilian deaths.

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Nile River Basin Agreement Comes Into Force Despite Opposition

Learn about the recent agreement on equitable Nile River water use among 10 countries, sparking tensions and controversies in the region.

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Ten countries agree Nile water-sharing deal despite Egypt opposition

The lack of ratification by Egypt and Sudan means the accord will prove controversial

The Independent UK

Somalia says it welcomes Egypt's offer to deploy peacekeepers there

Somalia says Egypt has offered to deploy peacekeeping troops to the Horn of Africa nation in a security partnership that is emerging as the mandate of a long-time group of African Union peacekeepers winds down

The Independent UK

Somalia, Eritrea and Egypt pledge to bolster security ties

The three leaders agreed to improve regional stability as Somalia battles with the al-Shabab armed group.

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Leaders Of Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia Meet Amid Regional Tensions

The leaders of Egypt, Eritrea and Somalia met for a three-way summit in Asmara on Thursday against a backdrop of heightened tensions in the Horn of Africa region.

International Business Times

Kenyan MPs vote to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua

Kenya's National Assembly has voted to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Some 281 MPs voted for the motion, with 44 voting against. Having fallen out of favour over the past year, Gachagua was criticised by both the opposition and deputies aligned with President William Ruto. Meanwhile, the civil war may…

France 24

Ethiopia's coffee and cut flower producers struggle to adhere to new EU regulations

Ethiopia's coffee and cut flower industries are grappling with significant challenges due to new EU regulations. From January 2025, producers must comply with the bloc's Due Diligence Act, which mandates strict environmental standards for exporting to Europe. Millions of small-scale coffee farmers will need to demonstrate that their land is…

France 24

Turkey deepens Somali ties with energy push, but rising Ethiopia tensions jeopardise investments

Turkey's deployment of an energy research ship accompanied by a naval escort to Somalia is the latest step in deepening bilateral ties. However, rising Ethiopian-Somali tensions threaten Turkey's substantial investments in Somalia, as Ankara's mediation efforts stall.

Radio France Internationale

Musical journey: lessons begin after piano finally arrives in Ethiopia

Getting a piano to a remote school in Africa was no easy task, but concert pianist Girma Yifrashewa knows its value

The Guardian - UK

Bumpy road as Ethiopia struggles with electric vehicle revolution

Ethiopia this year became first country in the world to ban imports of petrol and diesel vehicles – marking a dramatic shift towards electric ones. The bold move aims to boost the economy and protect the environment, but it also faces significant challenges in a nation where only half the…

Radio France Internationale

Berlin marathon results and times: Milkesa Mengesha and Tigist Ketema claim Ethiopia double

The iconic major signals the start of the autumnal marathon season

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Lasting peace in Ethiopia? More needs to be done to stop Tigray conflict from flaring up again

It has been nearly two years since the African Union brokered a peace deal that put an end to the war between the Ethiopian state and the Tigray regional government. The signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement in November 2022 brought an end to a deadly two-year conflict.

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Ethiopians Celebrate Meskel Festival With Bonfires And Prayers

Ethiopians celebrate Meskel festival, a cultural and religious event promoting peace and unity.

The Independent UK

Thousands gather in Ethiopia's capital to celebrate a religious festival. Many are thinking of peace

Thousands of Ethiopians have gathered in the capital city to celebrate an annual religious festival distinguished by the lighting of bonfires according to the beliefs of the local Orthodox Christian faithful

The Conversation

Ethiopia’s grand plans for Addis Ababa: 4 essential reads on the social cost of transforming an African city

Ethiopia’s capital city is undergoing a transformation. Addis Ababa is being redeveloped as part of Ethiopia’s broader economic ambitions. Mega road projects, ambitious housing developments and infrastructural changes, all aimed at modernising one of Africa’s fastest-growing cities, are shaping its facade.

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Fresh Egypt arms shipment to Somalia raises regional tensions

Ethiopia fears weapons could worsen security situation amid regional rows over water, territory and Red Sea access

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Egypt’s fears about Ethiopia’s mega-dam haven’t come to pass: moving on from historical concerns would benefit the whole region

A new round of angry exchanges has broken out between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).

International Business Times

Ethiopians Struggle With Bitter Pill Of Currency Reform

In a small fashion store in Ethiopia's capital, Medanit Woldegebriel's dresses have almost doubled in price in the past two months, sending customers fleeing.

International Business Times

Ethiopia Plagued By Abductions 'Epidemic'

One day in August, Aynalem was on her way to university in the Amhara region of northern Ethiopia when armed men suddenly stopped the bus and climbed aboard.

The Guardian - UK

How the west’s wellness industry is driving Ethiopia’s frankincense trees towards extinction

As rich westerners fuel demand for the ancient fragrance, a lucrative race for the resin is killing the trees but leaving little of the trade’s profit for those gathering it

The Conversation

Violence at the Kenya-Ethiopia border: what’s driving insecurity in the region

Communal conflict is endemic in the vast arid region on both sides of the Kenya-Ethiopia border. Fresh alarm has been sparked in both countries following a kidnapping and armed attacks on police and civilians in Kenya’s Marsabit county, in the extreme north of the country. Oscar Mwangi Gakuo, who has…

Radio France Internationale

Ethiopia’s broken crown: The fall of Haile Selassie, 50 years on

Fifty years ago the Marxist-Leninist military junta known as the Derg took control of Ethiopia, toppling Emperor Haile Selassie and ending a monarchy that had governed the country for 700 years. RFI looks back at the revolution that reshaped Ethiopia and the brutal regime that followed.

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