Somalian President discusses WTO accession, trade for peace program
The Chair of the Working Party on the Accession of Somalia, Ambassador Nina Tornberg of Sweden, met President…
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IGAD members discuss groundwater usage
By Yeneneh Sisay – The water ministers of Intergovernmental Agency for Development (IGAD) member countries discussed the widespread…
Agriculture, remittances recovery to boost Somalia’s economy
Supported by continued recovery in agriculture, remittances, and investment, Somalia economic growth in 2024 is expected to improve…
U.S. Special Envoy meets Somalia President in Mogadishu
Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee and Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike…
No-one died for Somalia more than Ethiopians, Abiy said
Thousands of Ethiopian soldiers have died for Somalia in the fight against the extremist group al-Shabaab, said Prime…
UN special envoy visits Ethiopia
As political tension between Ethiopia and neighboring Somalia mounts, the State Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Ambassador…
Somalia opposes IGAD on political tension with Ethiopia
As tension mounts between Ethiopia and Somalia, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) expresses deep concern, which is…
Mogadishu nullified Ethiopia, Somaliland naval base memorandum
The Government of Somalia nullified Ethiopia and Somaliland memorandum of understanding signed by the heads of the two…
IMF approves $100 million for Somalia
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a new 3-year arrangement under the Extended Credit…
Indian hospital targets East African patients
Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital, a state-of-the-art hospital in Mumbai, India is set to render its services to…
IRC calls for change in battling famine as hunger looms in East Africa
As hunger looms in East Africa mainly in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) calls…
Germany, France help Ukraine wheat delivery to Ethiopia and Somalia
Germany and France support the transport and distribution of 50,000 tons of wheat from Ukraine for people in…
New leishmaniasis treatment shows effectiveness in Eastern Africa
A shorter, and less toxic treatment for people with visceral leishmaniasis was shown to be effective thanks to…
Eritrea trains 5,000 Somali special forces
As part of a military cooperation and strengthening regional security, the Government of Eritrea has trained 5,000 special…
Ethiopia, Puntland animal health professionals share experiences
Ethiopian Animal Health Institute (EAHI) today completed a training on laboratory quality assurance and Capacity Building for Animal…
Drought displaces 745,000 people in Somalia
Three-quarters of a million people have now been forced from their homes by worsening drought in Somalia. With…
USAID provides $114 million to Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia to tackle drought
In response to the devastating drought in the Horn of Africa, the United States, through the U.S. Agency…
Africa progresses in addressing gender discriminatory law
Benin, Djibouti, Somalia, Zimbabwe and Liberia show the countries have successfully put national policies in place to advance…
U.S. imposes visa restriction on Somali officials
The United States Government has announced additional visa restrictions on the officials of the Government of Somalia for…
Ethiopia Deputy PM meets UN special envoy for Somalia
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnnen met at his office and discussed with UN Secretary-General’s Special…
An overview of fruits production, export of Ethiopia
BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE – The land and weather of Ethiopia is favorable for most of the popular…
Ethiopia customs seized 64 million Birr illegal goods
The Custom Commission of Ethiopia said it has seized contraband goods worth 64.7 million Birr in a week…
Germany provides assistance to Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya
Germany provides assistance to the tune of 20 million Euro via the United Nations in order to mitigate…
US Special Envoy David Satterfield travels to Ethiopia
The Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa David Satterfield travels to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, February 13-14, the…
Global movement condemns U.S. decision on Ethiopia
The No More Movement, a peaceful movement, today condemned in “the strongest terms possible” the bill passed by…
US calls for rapid credible election in Somalia
The United States Government Secretary of State Anthony J. Blinken, calls for a rapid credible election to bring…
Ethiopia joins Africans call for permanent seat at UNSC
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia today announced joining other African leaders struggle to get a permanent seat…
What Ethiopia offers to a million diaspora coming home
BY ANDUALEM SISAY GESSESSE – About a week ago the Government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia…
Eastern African sub-region to grow 4.9 percent in 2021
A new report produced by the African Development Bank says the Eastern African sub-region’s economy will grow by…
Eastern Africa experts discuss COVID-19 economic impacts in Kigali
Experts assembled in Kigali, Rwanda to reflect on COVID-19 economic impacts and resilience experiences at the sub-continental 25th…