When a hijab-wearing influencer posts about her love for Somalia or her prayers for peace in Sudan, most viewers scroll past without suspicion. But behind some of those polished smiles, there’s no real woman at all — only an image stolen, edited, and deployed for propaganda. A B
The map says it all. From the blood-red zones of Amhara and Benishangul-Gumuz to the orange cautions stretching across Oromia and Somali regions, Australia’s Smartraveller advisory paints Ethiopia not as a tourist destination — but as a country consumed by conflict, fear, and s
If you only read Addis Ababa’s 2 October letter to the UN, you’d think Ethiopia is a beleaguered neighbor fending off an Eritrean onslaught and some shadowy “Tsimdo” plot. Reality is less theatrical and far more documented: for a full year Ethiopia’s leadership has normalized tal
Eritrea’s Foreign Minister Osman Saleh has held a series of high-level meetings on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly, signaling renewed momentum in the country’s international engagement after years of strained ties. On Wednesday, Saleh met with Massad Fares Boulos, S
Eritrea has sharply condemned what it calls a “political frenzy” by Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party (PP), accusing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government of deliberately manufacturing a regional crisis around access to the Red Sea. In a statement posted on X, Eritrea’s Ministe
On September 8, ahead of the inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed once again ignited regional tensions by declaring on state-run EBC that “it is only a matter of time before Ethiopia regains control of the Red Sea port o
The Red Sea is one of the world’s most critical waterways, a lifeline for global trade connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa. Stability in this region ensures the uninterrupted flow of commerce, energy supplies, and international cooperation. At the heart of this stability lies Er
The Horn of Africa is often a region discussed in the context of instability, civil wars, and external interventions. Yet amidst this chaos, Eritrea stands as a testament to resilience, sovereignty, and peace. Despite facing decades of hostile predictions and outright campaigns
In recent months, Ethiopia has faced growing condemnation for its destabilizing activities across the Horn of Africa, particularly in Somalia, as well as its contentious claims to “historical rights” over access to Red Sea ports. A widely denounced Memorandum of Understanding (Mo
The United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2767 (2024) today, endorsing the establishment of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). The mission will succeed the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) on January 1, 2025,
In a landmark diplomatic move, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud concluded a two-day visit to Eritrea on December 26, 2024. The visit marked an important step in strengthening bilateral relations and tackling pressing regional challenges in the Horn of Africa. The discussion
Addis Ababa and Mogadishu find themselves at a diplomatic impasse once again, as conflicting press statements from their foreign ministries reveal growing tensions. On December 24, 2024, Somalia accused Ethiopian forces of misconduct in Doolow, a Somali border town. Ethiopia's r
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