As Egypt and Eritrea converge and militias take root in East Sudan, the battlefield shifts into a quiet architecture of containment, with Ethiopia at its center - writes Tsega'ab Amare.
In 2012, a $5 Million bounty was placed by the US government on one of #Alshabab’s founders, Fuad Mohamed Khalaf (Fuad Shangole), killed by #Ethiopian forces today. @mfaethiopia@StateDept
In accordance with the Pretoria Agreement signed between the Government of Ethiopia and the TPLF militant group’s leadership, a subsequent implementation agreement to permanently end hostilities has been reached in Kenya. Thread:
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Ethiopia’s Direct Sea Access Deal: A Step Toward U.S. Policy Shift in Africa
Ethiopia direct sea access secured through Somaliland, a strategic move to diversify its trade routes and reduce dependency on Djibouti, where high costs have long posed challenges. Dr. J. Peter Pham,
#GERD 3rd filling is completed! Security around the dam was very tight, and the team was working round the clock to finish the third filling without the media fussing around.