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BY MAREX 2018-08-09 19:33:06 Djibouti has invested heavily in making itself a hub for deep-sea shipping in the Horn of Africa, and much of its business depends upon its status as the sole seaport for landlocked Ethiopia. However, its port revenues could be challenged by the re-emergence...

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,...

Eritrea affirmed its unflinching solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Eritrea said it backs Saudi Arabia in its row with Canada and condemns in the strongest terms possible the irresponsible, provocative and audacious statement issued by the Canadian Government against the Kingdom to advance...

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...

By Dr. Mohamed Osman Fadal The Berbera tripartite concession agreement that entered Somali Island with the DP World of the United Arab Emirates and the Ethiopian government is regarded as a game changer by many Horn of Africa international analysts. For Ethiopia as a major...

Horndiplomat- Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki yesterday received at State House senior Saudi delegation led by Foreign Minister Adel Al- Jubeir. The Saudi Foreign Minister delivered to President Isaias letter from King Salman bin Abdulaziz on enhancement of historical and brotherly ties of both countries. King...

Horndiplomat-The 64th Extraordinary Session of the IGAD Council of Ministers which took place in Khartoum on the 9th of August 2018 deliberated on issues that should be dealt with to prepare a full document of a Comprehensive Revitalized ARCSS based on the yearlong HLRF...

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...