#Ethiopia
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PoliticsSudan and Ethiopia Engage in Diplomatic Tit-for-Tat Amidst Escalating Regional Tensions
Sudan and Ethiopia have expelled diplomats from each other's countries amid escalating tensions and mutual accusations of supporting rival forces. The diplomatic tit-for-tat raises concerns about a broader regional conflict in the Horn of Africa.
PoliticsSudan and Ethiopia Engage in Diplomatic Expulsions Amidst Escalating Tensions and Accusations
Ethiopia has ordered six Sudanese diplomats to leave the country and closed Sudan's consulate in Asosa amid rising tensions. Sudan accuses Ethiopia of allowing drone attacks by the RSF, while Ethiopia claims Sudan backs Tigrayan rebels.
PoliticsSudan's Power Grid Under Siege: Drone Attacks Escalate as Government Accuses Ethiopia of Aiding RSF
Sudan's electricity network has been targeted by 18 drone strikes in the past week, causing widespread power outages. The Sudanese government accuses Ethiopia of aiding the paramilitary RSF in these attacks and has filed complaints with the UN and AU.
PoliticsSudan Accuses Ethiopia of Drone Attacks, Filing Complaints with UN and AU
Sudan has filed complaints with the UN and AU against Ethiopia, accusing the RSF paramilitary group of launching drone attacks from Ethiopian territory. The Sudanese military claims these attacks have killed and wounded hundreds of civilians and soldiers.
MiscellaneousEthiopian Border Clashes Displace Kenyan Families, Causing Hunger
Families in Kenya are facing hunger and homelessness due to recent clashes along the Ethiopian border. The conflict has displaced residents and disrupted essential resources.
PoliticsEthiopia Bolsters Air Power with 12 Russian Su-35 Jets, Eyes S-400 Acquisition Amidst Regional Conflicts
Ethiopia has received 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets and plans to acquire S-400 air defence systems, announced Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. This military buildup occurs as Ethiopia faces renewed internal conflicts and seeks to bolster its defence capabilities.
MiscellaneousEthiopian PM's Advisor Cites Tigrayan Forces as Obstacle to Stability
An advisor to the Ethiopian Prime Minister has identified Tigrayan forces and other entities as hindrances to achieving stability in Ethiopia.
PoliticsEthiopian PM's Advisor Cites Tigrayan Forces and Others as Obstacles to Stability
An advisor to the Ethiopian Prime Minister has identified Tigrayan forces and other unspecified groups as significant obstacles to achieving regional stability. The remarks underscore the ongoing challenges to peace in Ethiopia.
MiscellaneousEthiopians Flee to Kenya Amidst Escalating Border Fighting in Moyale
Hundreds of Ethiopians, primarily women and children, have crossed into Kenya fleeing intense fighting in the border town of Moyale. The conflict reportedly stemmed from a dispute over the raising of a regional flag, escalating into clashes between Oromia and Somali regional forces.
MiscellaneousEgypt Declares GERD Negotiations Exhausted, Cites Ethiopian Evasiveness
Egypt's Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, stated that all negotiation paths regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) have been exhausted, citing Ethiopia's lack of response and evasiveness. Cairo insists on a legally binding agreement for dam operation to protect its water security.
MiscellaneousTigray Resumes Daily Life Amidst Lingering Fears of Escalating Conflict
Residents in Tigray are cautiously resuming daily life amidst fears of escalating conflict and economic hardship. Renewed fighting threatens the region's fragile recovery, with delayed salaries and educational disruptions impacting the population.
MiscellaneousTigray Residents Describe Terrifying Drone Attacks Amidst Ongoing Conflict
Residents in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region are sharing their accounts of recent drone strikes, highlighting the escalating fear and impact on civilian life amidst the ongoing conflict.
PoliticsEthiopia and Eritrea: Can Diplomacy Bridge Decades of Deep-Rooted Conflict?
Ethiopia and Eritrea, neighbours with a history of territorial disputes and conflict, are again facing escalating tensions. Despite a peace accord in 2018, accusations of supporting rebels and port ambitions threaten to reignite hostilities, raising questions about the efficacy of diplomacy.
PoliticsEthiopia Appoints Interim Government in Tigray Following Military Gains
Ethiopia has announced the installation of an interim government in the Tigray region following military advances, with plans for free elections. This move comes after the Ethiopian army regained control from the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF).
PoliticsEthiopian Forces Advance in Tigray, Claim Eritrean Retreat Amidst Border Tensions
Ethiopian forces and allied fighters have reportedly expanded their control in Tigray, entering the city of Aksum, while claiming Eritrean troops have retreated. Eritrea has denied claims of significant losses amidst escalating regional tensions and a call for de-escalation from the US.
PoliticsUAE and Saudi Arabia's Shifting Stances Amidst Renewed Tigray Conflict
As renewed fighting erupts in Ethiopia's Tigray region, the roles of the UAE and Saudi Arabia are under scrutiny. The UAE publicly backs Ethiopia's federal government, while Saudi Arabia has a history of regional diplomacy, raising questions about their influence and interests in the escalating conflict.
Breaking NewsTragedy Off Djibouti As Migrant Boat Capsizes Leaving 139 Dead And Dozens Missing
A boat carrying migrants from Djibouti to Yemen capsized near Obock, resulting in 139 deaths and leaving over 80 people missing.
PoliticsEritrea Appeals to UN Security Council for Intervention Amid Escalating Conflict with Ethiopia
Eritrea has urged the United Nations Security Council to take deterrent measures against Ethiopia following mutual accusations of an invasion and a declaration of war over the Tigray region.
PoliticsHorn of Africa Crisis Deepens as Ethiopia and Eritrea Trade Mutual Invasion Accusations
Ethiopia and Eritrea have accused each other of launching military invasions, escalating regional tensions in the Horn of Africa following the collapse of their diplomatic ties.
PoliticsEscalating Tigray Conflict Raises Fears of Wider Regional Intervention
The recapture of Mekelle by Ethiopian federal forces has ended the Pretoria ceasefire and sparked fears that escalating conflict in Tigray could draw in regional rivals.
Breaking NewsEthiopia and Eritrea Face Escalating Tensions as Troops Cross into Tigray
Eritrean troops have crossed into Ethiopia's Tigray region and faced drone strikes, raising fears of a renewed war between the neighboring countries.
PoliticsEritrean Troops Spotted in Northern Ethiopia Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
Witnesses report seeing dozens of Eritrean soldiers inside northern Ethiopia, days after the neighboring nations severed diplomatic ties amid an escalating conflict.
PoliticsUnfinished Peace Shakes Ethiopia as Conflict Returns to Tigray and Draws in Regional Powers
Fighting has erupted again in Ethiopia's Tigray region, ending a four-year peace deal and drawing in new regional alliances and tensions.
PoliticsPresident Abdel Fattah El Sisi Warns Egypt's Nile Water Share Is 'Historical and Legal' Right
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi stated that Egypt's share of Nile water is a non-negotiable historical and legal right amidst escalating tensions over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.