US 'surprise' at North Korea talk offer: Tillerson
6 month agoNegotiations between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Ethiopian counterpart Workneh Gebeyehu focused on comprehensive bilateral cooperation and further enhancing sisterly relations between countries
Lavrov: by interfering in the internal affairs of other counties, the US seems to be pursuing neo-imperialist ambitions. We don't share such an approach
They're both in Ethiopia, both staying in the same hotel. But US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson won't be meeting with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Each country blames the other for why.
6 month agoSec of @StateDept Tillerson enjoyed a cup of Ethiopian coffee at US Embassy at Addisababa , at a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony. An Ethiopian woman in traditional dress is roasting coffee in a small pan over a charcoal brazier
Russia suggested to the US organising a meeting between Lavrov and Tillerson in Ethiopia, Sergei Ryabkov says.
Somaliland Info Minister Abdirahman Guri-Barwaqo responds to @SomaliPM's rejection of Berbera port deal. Guri-Barwaqo says Somaliland has right to enter agreements, says Berbera port deal was signed Somali PM was in UAE
Ethiopia's parliament ratifies emergency rule imposed after PM's resignation
@SomaliPM states that Somali govt was neither consulted nor involved in the Berbera port agreement (between DP World, Somaliland, and Ethiopia). Khaire says govt is opposed to the deal and he opens the door for the possibility of taking legal action.
6 month agoThe Somali govt has rejected yesterday's agreement signed between UAE's DP World, Somaliland and Ethiopia, and declared it "null and void". Govt says agreement is contrary to the unity of Somalia and is in violation of the Somali constitution: statement
1,500 prisoners including many who were detained for supporting Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) rebels have been released from jails in Jigjiga, the capital of ethnic Somali region of Ethiopia, Wednesday: regional govt has announced
Foreign ministry Egypt just issued statement saying it 'understands circumstances' in Ethiopia, but nevertheless 'looks forward to adherence of timeframe' set for dam negotiations
Ethiopia government has lost authority, all parties must help guide reforms: opposition
Ethiopia declares state of emergency for three months - announcement by council of ministers
All parties need a stake in Ethiopia's future, says opposition leader
Reports that Ethiopia's ruling pary has accepted a resignation letter that was submitted by the PM
Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn of Ethiopia resigns: @BBCMonitoring quoting state TV reports.
7 month agoPhotos from the venue of the meeting between Ethiopia and ONLF, shared by one of the coordinators @HonAliKorane who says talks have reached a "crucial stage".
South Sudan peace talks to staunch civil war begin in Ethiopia as pressure mounts on leaders to end the crisis
Sisi discussed with Bashir in Addis Ababa to calm the tension in the relations between the two countries
Egyptian President met Sudanese counterpart yesterday in Addis Ababa
Moussa Faki Mahmat, the chairman of the African Union Commission, says the continent's leaders cannot stay silent after Trump's alleged "shithole" remarks. "The continent is deeply shocked by the message of hatred and the desire to marginalize Africa."
8 month agoList of newly appointed ambassadors at @WhiteHouse today.
8 month agoTurkish Embassy in Libya issued a statement denying the ship that Greece intercepted was carrying any explosive materials to Misrata from Turkey, stressed its compliance w the arms embargo and that the shipment is legit, headed to buyer companies in Ethiopia
Ethiopia bans foreign adoptions, spooked by the death of a child in the United States.
Yesterday, Sudan's Chief of General Staff has delivered a message from al-Bashir to the Ethiopian Prime Minister.
Sudanese media reporting Egypt and UAE are backing Eritrea troops that were dispatched to support Darfur rebels in areas near East Sudan borders and that in return Ethiopia sent reinforcements to the border triangle
According to @Fitch, Ethiopia's debt to GDP has increased by 2% to 31%, however, th nation's IDR is still amongst the lowest at 'B'.
Egypt intends to pursue 3 avenues against Ethiopia GERD, media campaign; international diplomatic efforts to limit amount of water the dam would block annually; consider halting all negotiations
Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shukri is in Addis Ababa to discuss Ethiopia's renaissance dam, to "avoid any crisis" and to stress that Egypt will NOT be a party to any agreement that does not preserve its water rights and interests to the Nile
