Politics

U.S. Rejects Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU Amid Ongoing Diplomatic Dispute with Somalia

The United States has firmly stated that it does not recognize the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between Ethiopia and Somaliland, calling for a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia. The MoU, which grants Ethiopia access to Somaliland’s Red Sea coastline, has fueled a diplomatic rift with Somalia, which views the

September 14, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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Dr. Debretsion Confirms TPLF-Eritrea Dubai Meetings

Discussion between TPLF and Eritrean Authorities Dr. Debretsion Gebremichael, Chairman of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), announced that leaders of the TPLF and Eritrea have held informal discussions. Speaking at a press conference in Mekelle last Tuesday, he revealed that the first meeting between the TPLF and Eritrean officials took place six months ago

September 11, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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Ministry of Education Announces 12th Grade National Exam Results: 5.4% Pass Rate

Ministry of Education Announces 12th Grade National Exam Results: 5.4% Pass Rate, Addis Ababa Leads Success The Ministry of Education has announced the results of the 12th-grade national exam, with 36,409 students successfully passing out of the 684,205 who took the exam during the 2016 school year, according to Education Minister Birhanu Nega (Professor). In

September 9, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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U.S. Extends Sanctions on Ethiopia, Keeping AGOA Trade Privileges Suspended

On Friday, the White House released a statement confirming the continuation of the National Emergency in Ethiopia. The U.S. government remains focused on the ongoing conflict in northern Ethiopia, emphasizing that the situation continues to pose a threat to regional stability and U.S. foreign policy interests. The White House statement highlighted the gravity of the

September 7, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopian Air Force on High Alert Amid Somalia Tensions: Defending Eastern Airspace

Following the recent military activities of Egypt and Somalia in the region, the Ethiopian Air Force announced that it is actively guarding the eastern airspace. Colonel Dereje Bushre, the commander of the air division, stated that the Ethiopian Air Force is at a heightened level of readiness to fulfill its national duty and mission. The

September 5, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Arrives in Beijing for FOCAC Summit

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Beijing this morning to participate in the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit, according to the Office of the Prime Minister. The summit, taking place from September 4-6, brings together several African heads of state and government who have already convened in the Chinese capital. The FOCAC summit will

September 4, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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Djibouti Offers Ethiopia Management of a Port to Ease Regional Tensions

Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Ali Yusuf, has revealed that his country has proposed a significant offer to Ethiopia in a bid to reduce tensions in the Horn of Africa. In a special interview with BBC Focus on Africa, the foreign minister discussed the possibility of Ethiopia directly managing one of Djibouti’s ports. Access to the

August 31, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopia Appoints Teshome Shunde as New Ambassador to Its Consulate in Somaliland

Ethiopia has appointed Teshome Shunde as the new ambassador to its consulate in Somaliland, a region it considers an autonomous territory. The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced this decision, confirming that Ambassador Shunde will be stationed at the consulate office in Hargeisa, Somaliland. In a statement to the press, Ambassador Taye Atske Selassie, Ethiopia’s

August 30, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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Ambassador Lencho Bati Denied Accreditation by the U.S. Government

Thursday, August 29, 2024: Reports indicate that Ambassador Lencho Bati, who was recently appointed as Ethiopia’s ambassador to the United States, has been denied accreditation by the U.S. government. This decision comes just weeks after Ambassador Lencho was recalled from his previous post in Saudi Arabia and selected to represent Ethiopia in Washington, D.C. According

August 29, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopia Responds to Escalating Tensions in the Horn of Africa Following Egypt-Somalia Security Pact

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a statement addressing the current developments in the Horn of Africa, particularly in light of the recent military aid delivered by Egypt to Somalia. This move has heightened tensions in the region, with significant implications for Ethiopia. The impending establishment of a new

August 28, 2024 • By Addis Insight