Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has declared that Egypt will not tolerate any threats to Somalia’s security, amid escalating tensions in the Horn of Africa involving Ethiopia and the self-declared independent region of Somaliland. During a news conference in Cairo with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President Sisi emphasized Egypt’s commitment to Somalia’s stability. Under this agreement, Ethiopia would consider recognizing Somaliland’s independence in return for gaining access to the Red Sea through the port of Berbera. Somaliland declared its independence from Somalia in 1991, but it has yet to receive international recognition. During his visit to Egypt, President Mohamud praised the Arab League’s supportive stance and reiterated Mogadishu’s rejection of the agreement with Ethiopia.

Ethiopians Hayle Lemi and Aberash Minsewo won the men’s and women’s elite races, respectively, at the Mumbai Marathon 2024 on Sunday. Interestingly, all podiums in the elite race went to the Ethiopian runners. In the women’s race, Muluhabt Tsega took the silver in 2:26:51 while Medhin Bejene clocked a personal best to take the bronze in 2:27:34. Indian runners at Mumbai Marathon 2024Among Indian elite runners, Mumbai Marathon 2020 champion Srinu Bugatha pipped 2023 champion Gopi T and won the men’s race in 2:17:29 while Nirmaben Thakor Bharatjee won the women’s race in 2:47:11. Sunday’s race was the 19th edition of the Mumbai Marathon, which is a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race event.

Egypt's president said on Sunday it will not allow any threat to Somalia, after Ethiopia said it would consider recognizing an independence claim by Somaliland in a deal that would give it access to a seaport. Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 but has not won recognition from any country. "Egypt will not allow anyone to threaten Somalia or affect its security," Sissi said, speaking at a news conference with visiting Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. "Do not try Egypt, or try to threaten its brothers especially if they ask it to intervene," he added. Relations between Egypt and Ethiopia, which share use of the Nile River, have been tense for years over a major dam Ethiopia has built on the Blue Nile.

By Dawit EndeshawADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Thousands of Ethiopian Orthodox followers gathered in the capital Addis Ababa on Friday and Saturday to celebrate Epiphany, also called Timket, a religious festival commemorating Jesus' baptism in the Jordan River. Although the religious festival was celebrated across the country, in some areas it was disrupted by conflict in the Amhara region. Gondar, Amhara region's second-biggest city, usually attracts many people during the Timket festival. But a few days prior to the festival clashes broke out between government forces and Fano, a local militia. "Many who planned to attend Timket in Gondar have already cancelled their plan," a resident of Gondar told Reuters.

1/5 The 19th edition of the prestigious Tata Mumbai Marathon (TMM), also widely regarded as Asia's premier running event, kicked off in the early hours of January 21. 2/5 The marathon kicked off from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai. (Image: ANI)4/5 In a video message posted by the Tata Group on X, Chairman N. Chandrasekaran gave a message to all runners. "Its absolutely terrific to be back here at the Tata Mumbai Marathon. (Image: @TataMumMarathon/X)Advertisement Remove AdAdvertisement Remove Ad

In return, Somaliland -- which unilaterally declared independence in 1991 -- has said Ethiopia would give it formal recognition. Addis Ababa has not confirmed this. Somalia on Thursday ruled out mediation with Ethiopia unless the deal is cancelled, and vowed to fight by "all legal means" to oppose it. Ethiopia and neighbouring Somalia have a history of stormy relations and territorial feuds, fighting two wars in the late 20th century. Addis Ababa had access to a port in Eritrea until the two countries went to war in 1998-2000.

In men’s elite, Lemi recorded a second consecutive win in the gold label road race with a timing of 2:07:50. Haymanot Alew (2:09:03) came second while Mitku Tafa (2:09:58) finished third. India's Bugatha was overall eighth in the men’s field.

Mumbai Marathon Ethiopians dominate international categories; Srinu Bughata top Indian finisherMumbai, Jan 21 (UNI) Ethiopian long-distance runner Lemi Berhanu Hayle secures victory and retains the International Elite Men''s title at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2024.

By Dawit EndeshawADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Thousands of Ethiopian Orthodox followers gathered in the capital Addis Ababa on Friday and Saturday to celebrate Epiphany, also called Timket, a religious festival commemorating Jesus' baptism in the Jordan River. Although the religious festival was celebrated across the country, in some areas it was disrupted by conflict in the Amhara region. Gondar, Amhara region's second-biggest city, usually attracts many people during the Timket festival. But a few days prior to the festival clashes broke out between government forces and Fano, a local militia. "Many who planned to attend Timket in Gondar have already cancelled their plan," a resident of Gondar told Reuters.

STORY: Followers marched from churches to Jan Meda, an open field in the capital, while priests carried tents called tabots, replicas of the Ark of the Covenant that are sacred in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, one of the world's oldest churches. The faithful wearing white traditional fabrics chanted, sang and bowed down before the tabots. At the gathering on Saturday, Abune Mathias, patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, underscored the significance and symbolism of the day and called for peace, unity and forgiveness. He also urged Ethiopia's leaders to work and advocate for peace. A two-year conflict in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region that ended in November 2022 drove people from their homes, destroyed harvests, leaving widespread hunger in the area.

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Igad was heavily involved in the 2005 peace process that ended a separate 22-year war in Sudan and the bloc also oversaw the installation of a transitional government in 2004, during a Somali civil war. Igad's military forces were also a precursor to African Union mission currently tackling Somalia's insecurity.

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The Ethiopian Orthodox Church is one of the oldest churches in the world

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