1 week agoFull details of the agreement reached by Somalia and Ethiopia. The two countries will respect one another’s sovereignty. Unity, independence and territorial integrity. They have also agreed to closely work together to finalise “mutually advantageous commercial arrangements and sustainable access to and from the sea under the sovereign authority of the federal republic of Somalia.”
1 week agoSomalia and Ethiopia formally commit to each other's territorial unity and sovereignty in a joint declaration
Erdogan: We agreed on a joint memorandum of understanding with Ethiopia and Somalia and we thank the leaders of the two countries for the historic reconciliation
Turkish president @RTErdogan meets with his Somali counterpart @HassanSMohamud. Erdogan will also hold separate meeting with Ethiopia’s @AbiyAhmedAli
2 week agoIn a new statement, the Somali government accused Ethiopia of sending two plane-loads of weapons to Kismayo, amid political differences between the Somali government and Jubaland leaders over the recent controversial election help in Kismayo. There has been no immediate reaction from Ethiopia
Somalia’s government has accused Ethiopia of “interference” of its internal affairs and “creating confrontation” among communities in Gedo region.In a statement by the ministry of information, the government said Ethiopian troops this morning departed from Doolow to Bulo Hawo town but were blocked by the locals and Somali government forces.There has been no immediate reaction from Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Protests erupted nationwide recently after a video showing a youth killed, allegedly by Fano militia in OromiaProtests erupted nationwide recently after a video showing a youth killed, allegedly by Fano militia in Oromia. 26 demonstrations were recorded, most peaceful, but clashes in Ambo left several injured
3 week agoEthiopia's parliament approves supplementary budget for the current 2024/25 fiscal year of 582 billion Birr ($4.66 billion). Of this, Birr 393 billion is current expenditure, Birr 70 billion is investment and Birr 199 billion is other expenditure
Thousands of Amhara residents in Dera Shewa Amhara Region protest against Oromo led government
Ethiopia summoned Sudan's ambassador on Wednesday to protest comments by Sudan's acting foreign minister suggesting possible war with Ethiopia if disagreements over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) are not resolved
Hundreds of Amhara residents in Frankfurt Germany protest against Abiy Ahmed government
Ethiopia Parliament approved a $738.2 million loan to South Sudan
Somalia relocates Ethiopian embassy to a different location. “The decision was made following public protests over the presence of a foreign embassy within the President’s compound.”
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 29 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 8 km SE of Āwash, Ethiopia
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 8 km W of Āwash, Ethiopia
1 month agoPrime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) is addressing the House of People’s Representatives, presenting his government’s three-month progress report alongside responding to questions from members of Parliament
Ethiopia aviation conducted airstrikes in Showa and Gojjam areas of Amhara region
Ethiopia: airstrikes in Amhara region near Bahir Dar
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 17 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 17 km S of Āwash, Ethiopia
Al Shabab militants attacked a base manned by Ethiopian troops, sparking an exchange of fire near Wajid town in Bakol region. The troops reportedly repulsed the raid. Casualty details remain unclear. Wajid is among several towns in the region under Al Shabab blockade
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 23 km NE of Āwash, Ethiopia
US envoy to Sudan visits Nairobi and Addis Ababa as part of efforts to end the war in Sudan
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 11 km SE of Āwash, Ethiopia
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 10 km WSW of Āwash, Ethiopia
Fano/Amhara forces launch offensive in multiple towns in North Shewa Zone Amhara
Somali Defense Minister after receiving a shipment of Egyptian military aid: We know our interests and we will choose between our allies and our enemies
Somalia accuses Ethiopia for providing two lorries of weapons to the semi-autonomous region of Puntland; says the "unauthorized arms shipments" violated Somalia's sovereignty. There has been no immediate response from Ethiopia
Eritrea’s forces have taken control of Zalambesa in Tigray. Local reports indicate an increase in kidnappings and cattle thefts.The troops have established a military post 22,9 miles from Adigrat, a major city in the region, raising concerns over escalating tensions
