The war also involved Sudan, Eritrea, and Egypt, who had their interests and disputes with Ethiopia. I say subdivided because a third of Ethiopia is already Somaliland, which was given away by colonial Britain to imperial Ethiopia. Eritrea fought a long and bloody war of independence from 1961 to 1991 against Ethiopia, to which it was annexed. This support was aimed at promoting self-determination for Eritrea, which Eritrea gallantly attained after decades of struggling against insurmountable odds. Somalia was divided into British Somaliland, Italian Somaliland, and French Somaliland (Djibouti), while Egypt was also under British influence.

Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed (photo :borkenaFana Broadcasting Corporate, one of the state-owned media in the country, on Saturday reported that Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed paid a surprise visit to its office and studio. Abiy is cited as saying that fake news has become a challenge to the media sector and to the country as well. Furthermore, he reportedly said that that is one of the reasons why his government prioritized reform in the media sector. Worse, his government engaged in devastating wars – first in the Tigray region of Ethiopia and currently in the Amhara region. __Join our Telegram Channel : t.me/borkenaLike borkena on FacebookAdd your business to Ethiopian Business Listing / Ethiopian Business DirectoryJoin the conversation.

"But we are parents, we cannot give up someone we have not confirmed their death," she said, sounding sad and desperate. Ahmed Mohamud Dhuhyare has sent $14,500 so far to his son, Suldan, who is in Libya. The returneesDespite the dangerous travels and horrifying experiences, the flow of migrants out of Somalia continues unabated. The IOM, which provides administrative, logistical and financial support to Somali migrants, received 132 voluntary returnees from Libya since the beginning of 2023. In July 2022, he went to the Somali Embassy and the IOM, and registered to return.

Google MapBy Fessehaye KidaneEritrea, AsmaraOn January 1, 2024, Ethiopia’s government opened a new Pandora Box in the Horn of Africa. Soon after it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Somaliland so as to get maritime access, all of a sudden the decision and treaties backfired against its expectations. In return, the Somaliland government expects to get political recognition from Ethiopia in spite of Ethiopia is mum so far on the issue of recognition. Nonetheless, whether the Ethio-Somaliland maritime accord would be a ‘blessing or a curse’ to Ethiopians in general is something which begs a question of the wisdom and political insight of Ethiopian political leaders! Join our Telegram Channel : t.me/borkenaLike borkena on FacebookAdd your Business to Ethiopian Business Listing /Ethiopian Business DirectoryJoin the conversation.

He intentionally heralded the Horn of Africa (HoA) region into a political, security, economic and out-rights war between Ethiopia, Somalia, and Eritrea, and even outside Regional actors i.e. Ethiopia-Djibouti share ownership of the only railway from Djibouti port to Addis Abab which has been the main life-line connecting the Djibouti Port to the capital city of Addis Abab, carrying both freight and passengers. “Since Eritrea’s independence, Ethiopia’s primary trade conduit has been the Red Sea port of Djibouti, but that hasn’t come cheap. Strategic Importance of Red Sea & Gulf of AdenThe strategic importance of Red Sea and Gulf of Aden has grown extensively since 1990’s as a result of economic, military and technological developments, specially to the Red Sea Basin /Littoral countries of Egypt, Eritrea, Djibouti, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen. Cancel UAE – SOMALIA Military, Econ omic and Technical support ASAP The Fedral Governement should SIGN a MILITARY PACT with TURKEY (50 yrs) Effective Immediately.

Somaliland’s president has declared that his government will move forward with an agreement signed earlier this month with Ethiopia, a landlocked country, to grant Ethiopia access to the sea via Somaliland’s coastline. Ethiopia, Abdi said, is seeking to lease a segment of the coastline for a naval base — and not for commercial activities as previously thought. In exchange for leasing a 20 kilometer- (12.4 mile-) stretch of Somaliland’s coastline, Ethiopia would recognize Somaliland as an independent state. Somalia has protested vehemently against the agreement that would grant Ethiopia access to the strategically important Gulf of Aden and beyond that, to the Red Sea. “Eritrea is likely to be deeply concerned, given its deteriorating relationship with Ethiopia and its long Red Sea coastline,” Bryden said.

Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal has resigned from the e-commerce group's board, the two said on Saturday. The Bengaluru-headquartered startup's other co-founder Sachin Bansal left the board in 2018 after a tussle with investors. Binny Bansal, who reserved the right to stay on Flipkart's board for as long as he wants, cited conflict of interest with his new venture as the reason for the move. Bansal – who is also on PhonePe's board, a position he holds – has become a prolific investor in recent years, having backed several startups, including PhonePe. After leaving Flipkart, Sachin Bansal founded Navi, a financial services firm which is considering going public.

RIYADH: The Muslim World League on Saturday welcomed the UN’s top court’s preliminary ruling that any acts of genocide, or statements that call for genocide, aimed at Palestinians in the Gaza Strip must cease. The 17-judge panel instructed Israel to report back in a month on its progress in complying with the ruling. The interim ruling did not reach a decision on the merits of the genocide allegation, which could take years. GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi said that the court’s ruling against Israel confirms its “brutal crimes” against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. The GCC chief commended the efforts exerted by South Africa and the legal team that prepared the case.

Development Diaries reports that a measles outbreak in the Hadiya zone of Central Ethiopia has so far killed 22 children within the last 14 days. According to local health workers, the outbreak has attained a significant prevalence, with over 80 individuals diagnosed with the disease in Shine Town alone. Health workers revealed that over 200 individuals presently carry a diagnosis of measles across the East Badawacho, West Badawacho, and Siraro Badawacho districts within the Hadiya Zone. Measles is endemic in Ethiopia, with cases reported every year. Development Diaries calls on the Ethiopian Health Minister, Lia Tadesse, to provide an immediate response to the measles outbreak to avoid the burden of another health crisis in the region.

Ethiopia Nigd Bank has reclaimed top spot over Mekelakeya with a 2-1 win over rivals Bahir Dar City, and Adama City found their range with 3-2 win over Hawassa City. The Bankers, also known as Commercial Bank of Ethiopia - CBE came from behind to defeat the Tana Waves but it was the five goal thriller which captivated fans at the Adama Science and Technology Stadium. Ali Sulieman gave Hawassa the lead on 39 minutes but Adama's young sensation, Yosef Tarekegn equalized two minutes later.

Ethiopia is making steady progress in developing a thriving start-up ecosystem, but there is still room for improvement in fostering an innovative society. Rectifying these issues is critical to building a strong startup ecosystem, which acts as a key driver of growth. They should actively explore opportunities beyond the boundaries of their local ecosystem, especially at the global level. By overcoming the limitations of the current status quo, entrepreneurs can create their own realities and take Ethiopia's startup ecosystem to new heights. (Bereket Abeneh is a business consultant who advises companies and startup founders on building relationships and expanding into new markets.

As it turns out, port access does not seem to be part of the deal. Somaliland seems to be interested in Ethiopia to continue using the Berbera port for its import and export needs. The party said the agreement with Somaliland was signed in line with the party’s conviction that Ethiopia’s growing population and economy needs a sea access that can accommodate the needs. What is clear is, according to the Ethiopian government, Somaliland will get a certain portion of stake from Ethiopian Airlines. __Join our Telegram Channel : t.me/borkenaLike borkena on FacebookAdd your business to Ethiopian Business Listing / Ethiopian Business DirectoryJoin the conversation.

However, relatively little has been said about the Awash Arba military camp in the country, where the state of emergency is the norm. Awash Arba is a location in the Afar region, situated 220 kilometers east of Addis Ababa. The Awash Arba military camp was initially established during the Derg era with the primary objective of repelling the Somali invasion of 1977. Yared Hailemariam, a lawyer and human rights activist serves as the executive director of the Association for Human Rights in Ethiopia Defenders. Since then, cases of mass detention and human rights violations have been regularly reported by both local and international human rights organizations.

Ethiopian troops leave a military base in SomaliaMOGADISHU, Somalia - The Somali National Army (SNA) took over a strategic base from the Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF), who have been serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), a peacekeeping mission team in the Horn of Africa nation. SNA’s 43rd Division commander Gen. Mohamed Mohamud, and Security Minister Gen. Yusuf Dhumal were present during the handover, state media reports. "Somali National Armed Forces takes over the Madhamato Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Kismayo from the ATMIS Ethiopian contingent as part of the second phase of the ATMIS troop drawdown," state media reported in a statement. The Somali National Army is assuming security responsibilities as part of a long-term strategy to stabilize the country. The Somali National Army has been fighting the militants alongside the US Africa Command and ATMIS forces.

The Red Sea is a tangle of fuses, most of them already lit. Here’s a proposal: demilitarize the Red Sea. Hostilities in the Southern Red SeaThe outline story of the escalation in the southern Red Sea is this. Demilitarize the Red SeaHere’s a proposed negotiated outcome: demilitarize the Red Sea. There are only three states, plus Houthi-controlled northern Yemen, that rely solely on ports on the Red Sea.