Ethiopia

Horndiplomat-Ethiopian State Minister of Foreign Affairs Mrs. Hirut Zemene received copies of credentials of the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Ethiopia, Ambassador Hamad Al Dosari later today (August 14). The two sides discussed on ways of further strengthening the bilateral ties between the...

Ethiopia’s so far managed to stay neutral and balance its relationships with opposing Gulf partners. But it’s engaged in an unpredictable game. This is the fourth part of The Thin Red Line, an African Arguments series focusing on dynamics around the Red Sea. For the past two...

At least 40 people were killed by paramilitary forces in eastern Ethiopia over the weekend, a senior regional official said, in the latest spate of violence driven by ethnic divisions. On Monday, the Oromia regional administration's spokesman Negeri Lencho said heavily armed members of a paramilitary force...

Addis Ababa, August 13, 2018 (FBC) –Ahmed Shide, Minister of Government Communications Affairs Office (GCAO), has been elected chairperson of the Ethiopian Somali People's Democratic Party (ESPDP). He was elected unanimously yesterday by members of the Party’s central committee. The central committee, in its three-day meeting,...

A three-member delegation of the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF), led by Adani Abdulkadr Hermoge, Spokesperson of the Front, arrived in Addis Ababa yesterday. Upon arrival at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, the delegation was welcomed by Kassahun Gofe, State Minister of Government Communications...

By Kaleyesus Bekele Alarmed by the political and security turmoil that occurred in the Ethio-Somali Regional State last week, oil companies engaged in oil exploration projects in the region have evacuated their staff to Addis Ababa, it was learnt. Following the security crisis in the fragile region,...

An easing of cross-border tensions, a zeal for free trade, and a more globalist-minded young leader have brought change to the Horn of Africa. Can this formula catch on across the continent? On June 23 in Addis Ababa, a hand grenade exploded within earshot of...

Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have planned to build an oil pipeline linking Eritrea’s port city of Assab and Addis Ababa. This was revealed today during a meeting between Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed and Reem Al Hashimy, UAE’s Minister of State for...

Recently, the region of Horn of Africa has witnessed a series waves of political changes, alliances and rapprochements, which have left observers and the world at large stunned and the local population confused. After a series of popular unrest and demonstrations in Ethiopia Prime...

Horndiplomat-Earlier today (09 August 2018), the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir arrived in Addis Ababa for an official visit. Upon arrival at the Bole International Airport, the Foreign Minister was warmly welcomed by Foreign Minister Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu. During...