HomeTagsEthiopia

Ethiopia

Ethiopia Kills Some 40 Allies in Amhara Drone Strike: Local Sources

Ethiopian forces killed around 40 fighters on their own side in a drone strike in the insurgency-hit Amhara region on January 15.

Ethiopia Accused of Drone Attacks in Tigray

The Tigray People's Liberation Front accused the government in Addis Ababa of launching drone strikes against the region in northern Ethiopia, in breach of a peace deal.

Fears of New Conflict Between Eritrea and Ethiopia

Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of "preparing to wage war," Eritrea retorts that its neighbor's words were fuelling "dangerous conflicts," and analysts fear another war is brewing in the volatile Horn of Africa.

Leaked Files Suggest Russia in Fighter Jet Talks With Iran, Algeria, and Ethiopia

Leaked documents allegedly from Russia’s state defense conglomerate Rostec suggest Moscow is negotiating multi-billion-dollar fighter jet sales with Iran, Ethiopia, and Algeria, signaling one of its largest weapons export pushes in years.

Civilians Face ‘Devastating’ Impact of Ethiopia’s Oromia Conflict: ICRC

Conflict between the Ethiopian army and rebels is having "devastating consequences" on civilians, the International Committee of the Red Cross warned.

Eritrean President Warns Ethiopia Against Waging War

Eritrean president has warned neighbor Ethiopia against launching a new war between the bitter foes, with tensions high in the Horn of Africa region.

Ethiopian Militias Raid Sudan Border Villages: Farmers, Activists

Sudanese farmers and activists said that Ethiopian militias had conducted cross-border raids on agricultural villages.

Ethiopian, Eritrean Officials Accused of War Crimes During Tigray Conflict

Survivors of conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region have accused Ethiopian and Eritrean officials of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Djibouti Drone Attack Kills Eight Rebels: Govt

Djibouti security forces launched a drone attack near the Ethiopian border, killing eight members of a rebel group and an unknown number of civilians, authorities said.

Somalia President to Visit Ethiopia in Latest Peace Push

Somalia's president will visit Ethiopia, his office said, as the two countries look to build on a recent peace deal that aims to defuse mounting tensions in the Horn of Africa.

Ethiopia Backs New Peacekeeping Force in Somalia

Ethiopia announced that it will collaborate with a new African Union force against Islamist Al-Shabaab insurgents in Somalia, which is set to deploy later this month.

Somalia, Ethiopia Forces in Deadly Clash Days After Deal

Somalia accused Ethiopia of a deadly attack on its troops in a border region days after the two countries signed an accord to solve tensions.

Somalia Accuses Ethiopia of ‘Interference’

Somalia on Friday accused Ethiopia of interfering in its southern Jubaland region, the latest upset in a nearly year-long bitter dispute between the two nations.

Rebels Kill 48 in Ethiopia’s Oromia: Rights Agency

Ethiopia's rights watchdog said it was investigating the killing of 48 people in the restive Oromia region and laid the blame for the bloodbath on armed rebels.

Rising Somalia-Ethiopia Tensions Threaten Horn of Africa

Growing tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia risk destabilizing the fragile Horn of Africa and creating opportunities for Al-Shabaab, experts say.

Fighting in Ethiopia’s Restive Amhara Kills at Least Nine

A clash between the Ethiopian army and rebels in a restive northwestern region has killed at least nine people, mostly civilians, local official said.

Attack in Southern Ethiopia Kills 13

Thirteen people, including five civilians, were killed in an attack by unidentified assailants in the far south of Ethiopia, the local authority said.

Ethiopia Turns Chinese Personnel Carriers into Self-Propelled Guns

The Ethiopian Armed Forces recently displayed Chinese WZ551 wheeled armored personnel carriers mounted with Soviet D-30 122mm howitzers.

Turkey Says ‘Notable Progress’ in Somalia, Ethiopia Talks

Turkey said Horn of Africa rivals Somalia and Ethiopia made "notable progress" on the second round of talks in Ankara aiming to overcome their differences.

Somalia Endorses Defense Deal With Turkey

Somalia's cabinet and lawmakers endorsed a major defense deal with Turkey, with Mogadishu locked in a dispute with Ethiopia over a maritime agreement.

Ethiopia Inducts Turkish Drones, Russian-Made Su-30 Fighter Jets

The Ethiopian Air Force has acquired an undisclosed number of Akinci drones from Turkey and Russian-made Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets.

Somalia Rejects Ethiopia-Somaliland Deal as ‘Aggression’

Somalia vowed to defend its territory after a controversial deal between Ethiopia and the breakaway state of Somaliland that it branded an "aggression."

Over 50 Civilians Killed in Ethiopia Attacks: Rights Body

More than 50 civilians were killed in attacks in Ethiopia last month, a human rights body said, barely two weeks after talks between the government and a rebel group ended without agreement.

Ethiopian Forces Regain Control of Historic Lalibela: Residents

Ethiopian troops regained control of Lalibela following a pullout by a regional militia whose fighters had overrun much of the historic town.