Herzog’s Ethiopia visit follows Israel’s Somaliland move, intensifying geopolitical fractures in the Horn of Africa.

The histories of Eritrea and Ethiopia have long been closely intertwined. Once part of Ethiopia, Eritrea launched an armed struggle for independence in 1961 that resulted in its secession in 1993 ...

Addis Ababa is once again at the centre of global diplomatic traffic. In quick succession, China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, Germany’s foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, and most recently US Deputy ...

With no sign yet of a diplomatic off-ramp, this analysis explores the conflict dynamics that could lead to war.

Addis Ababa, 28 January 2026 — Ethiopia’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Shide, arrived in Mogadishu today to participate in the 27th Ministerial Roundtable of the Horn of Africa Initiative (HoAI). On the ...

ADDIS ABABA — On a hill overlooking the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, a giant new palace is emerging, funded by the Emiratis and an ostentatious sign of the way Gulf monarchies are battling for ...

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Addis Ababa, February 5, 2026 (ENA)—As climate pressure, rapid population growth, and rising energy demand reshape the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia is positioning renewable electricity at the center of ...

The inauguration of Shabeely Resort in Ethiopia’s Somali Region marks a strategic effort to unlock tourism in a historically underdeveloped area. Positioned near Jigjiga, the resort highlights growing ...

A fragile three-year peace in northern Ethiopia is on the brink of collapse following reports of heavy fighting in western Tigray. The clashes, which erupted in the Tselemt area on or shortly before ...

Turkey opposes Somaliland's recognition to protect its strategic military foothold in Mogadishu and the Red Sea.