Erdogan slams Israel over Somaliland recognition, warns of horn of Africa instability
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has criticised Israel’s move to recognise the breakaway Republic of Somaliland, saying the decision will not benefit Somaliland or the wider region. Erdogan said he had condemned the move in December as illegal and unacceptable and accused Israel of trying to destabilise the Horn of Africa. He urged regional countries to resolve their own disputes and warned against the Horn of Africa becoming a battleground for foreign powers. Turkey has been expanding its influence in Africa by training Somalia’s security forces and deepening ties with countries including Ethiopia. In response to the Somaliland move, Somalia has cut ties with the United Arab Emirates, accusing it of backing Israel’s decision.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 17, 2026 21:13 UTC
In Ethiopia, Clashes Fuel Fears of a Return to Civil War
The Tigray Defence Forces (TDF) on January 26 entered the disputed Ethiopian territory of Tselemt in the northwestern Tigray region, clashing with federal troops and militias from the neighboring Amhara region. This prompted analysts to warn that continued fighting in Tigray could ignite another war. Tigray, the northernmost region of Ethiopia, has been in a power struggle since 2018, when Tigrayan leaders lost their dominant influence in Ethiopia’s government. When the war broke out in 2020, Amhara militias seized western Tigray, where hundreds of thousands of people were forced to flee. A few thousand people returned to their Tigray homes in 2024, but many faced intimidation and abuse from Amhara militias.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 17, 2026 20:20 UTC
Türkiye, Ethiopia ink energy cooperation deal during Erdoğan visit
Türkiye and Ethiopia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on energy cooperation during a visit by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to Addis Ababa on Tuesday, the Energy and Natural Resources Ministry said, adding the accord would lead to joint production and projects. Erdoğan held a one-day visit to Addis Ababa on Tuesday upon Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's invitation, his first to Ethiopia in 11 years. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said it would serve "as a road map to deepen cooperation." In 2024, Ankara helped resolve a dispute between Ethiopia and Somalia amid Addis Ababa's plan to build a port in the breakaway region of Somaliland. As it increases its foothold in the region, Türkiye sent its deep-sea drilling vessel Çağrı Bey to Somalia on Sunday for what Bayraktar has said will be Ankara's first offshore exploration mission outside its maritime zone.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 17, 2026 19:57 UTC
Türkiye and Ethiopia sign landmark economic and energy agreements
Türkiye and Ethiopia have signed multiple agreements aimed at expanding economic, trade, and energy cooperation, marking a new phase in bilateral relations between the two countries. Türkiye is already among the leading foreign investors in Ethiopia, with Turkish companies active in textiles, construction, and industrial zones. Ethiopia, which possesses vast hydropower potential and is expanding renewable capacity, is seeking international partnerships to modernize its energy infrastructure and boost electricity access. Turkish officials noted that energy cooperation could include joint feasibility studies, training programs, and potential Turkish private sector participation in power generation and distribution projects. Ethiopia, one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies in recent years despite internal challenges, views Türkiye as a key economic partner capable of contributing to industrialization and infrastructure development.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 17, 2026 19:56 UTC
Turkish president arrives in Ethiopia on official visit
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Source:Ethiopian News
February 17, 2026 18:38 UTC
Yellow Sun Shines Light On Single-Origin Coffees in Brooklyn
It’s another great day to be a coffee drinker in Brooklyn, New York, as the new Yellow Sun Coffee Roasters adds fresh roasts of rotating single-origin coffees. “We rotate single-origin pourover coffees every two weeks,” said Wahid, noting that the company also serves matcha from UnD and pastries from Paloma. Wahid said his specialty coffee career began in 2015 in Saudi Arabia after tasting an Ethiopian single-origin that reshaped his understanding of coffee. Wahid launched Yellow Sun with business partner Khaled Sedeq, who has a professional barista background. “We’re exploring Williamsburg, West Village and Park Slope.”Yellow Sun Coffee Roasters is located at 1434 DeKalb Ave in Brooklyn, New York.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 17, 2026 16:34 UTC
Ethiopian premier says he sought Türkiye’s diplomatic support on sea access during Erdogan's visit
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Source:Ethiopian News
February 17, 2026 16:30 UTC
Erdogan in Addis: Turkey deepens Ethiopia ties
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is in Ethiopia for his first official visit since 2015. He was received by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed with an elaborate ceremony at the presidential palace in Addis Ababa. Ties have deepened in recent years, with Ankara mediating between Ethiopia and Somalia. Ethiopian media have broadly welcomed the trip, highlighting historic links, growing trade and Türkiye’s diplomatic role. State broadcaster Fana calls it a new stage in relations, while private outlet Addis Standard ties it to regional tensions and possible new deals.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 17, 2026 16:17 UTC
Ethiopia Welcomes Turkish President
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, president of Türkiye, arrived in Addis Ababa today for talks with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD). Observers expect the talks will revolve around Somalia’s territorial integrity following Israel’s recognition of breakaway Somaliland, as well as developments in Gaza. The Turkish President was scheduled to land in the UAE ahead of his Ethiopia visit, but plans changed owing to an unnamed illness affecting President Mohamed bin Zayed. A social media post from the Office of the Prime Minister said the two leaders are expected to “discuss a wide range of bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest” during Erdogan’s stay.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 17, 2026 15:05 UTC
Erdoğan kicks off Ethiopia visit for growing engagement
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in Ethiopia on Tuesday in an official visit, a first to the country since 2015. Both state-owned and private media outlets in Ethiopia have broadly portrayed the visit positively, emphasizing longstanding ties, growing economic engagement and Ankara's diplomatic role in the region. Speaking at an event marking the century-old bilateral relations, Türkiye's ambassador to Ethiopia, Berk Baran, said Erdoğan's visit marks "the elevation of already strong ties." "Türkiye and Ethiopia already enjoy a strategic relationship in various aspects, including political, economic and social relations," he said. Erdoğan’s visit to Ethiopia will affirm Ankara’s commitment to peace between Addis Ababa and Mogadishu.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 17, 2026 14:00 UTC
Erdogan Kicks Off Official Visit to Ethiopia
Erdogan Kicks Off Official Visit to EthiopiaTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, on Tuesday for an official visit. Erdogan and his delegation were welcomed by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos, and Turkish Ambassador to Ethiopia Berk Baran at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, The Caspian Post reports, citing Anadolu Agency.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 17, 2026 13:29 UTC
Ethiopia Launches AI UniPod to Drive Homegrown Artificial Intelligence Innovation
#AI Ethiopia Launches AI UniPod to Drive Homegrown Artificial Intelligence Innovation According to Tiruneh, the AI UniPod represents a strategic shift for Ethiopia—from reliance on imported technologies toward homegrown innovation. Ethiopia has reaffirmed its ambition to play a leading role in the global artificial intelligence landscape with the unveiling of a new AI innovation hub in Addis Ababa. The facility is designed to serve as a centre for innovation, research, and talent development in artificial intelligence. According to Tiruneh, the AI UniPod represents a strategic shift for Ethiopia—from reliance on imported technologies toward homegrown innovation. The launch aligns with Ethiopia’s Digital Ethiopia 2030 strategy and the country’s broader indigenous economic development agenda.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 17, 2026 13:10 UTC
Could we have 13 million new tiles please? The astonishing £42m rebirth of modernist masterpiece Africa Hall
Designed by the Italian architect Arturo Mezzedimi, Addis Ababa’s Africa Hall quickly became recognised as one of the defining achievements of African modernism on its completion in 1961. Over the decades, however, like many structures of its era, Africa Hall fell into decline and disrepair. Africa Hall is still making history. At the heart of Africa Hall is Afewerk Tekle’s 1961 work, Total Liberation of Africa – a sumptuous stained glass triptych depicting scenes from the continent’s history. View image in fullscreen Africa Hall in 1966.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 17, 2026 13:02 UTC
Ethiopia Opens Innovation Center to Become an A.I. Creator, Not Just a Consumer
“Ethiopia will not be left behind in the artificial intelligence revolution. Today, together with the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute, Addis Ababa University and UNDP through the Timbuktoo Initiative, we launched the AI UniPod—an innovation hub that marks Ethiopia’s shift from a technology consumer to a technology creator,” Temesgen said. The launch aligns with the “Digital Ethiopia 2030” strategy, which makes digital technology central to the country’s economic reform agenda and guides the implementation of its national AI policy. Artificial intelligence is increasingly viewed as a driver of growth in emerging economies. The AI UniPod is intended to serve as a national platform for technological development and to help build a regionally competitive innovation ecosystem.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 17, 2026 12:42 UTC
Russia Supplies Typhoon-K Armored Vehicles to Ethiopia
The Ethiopian National Defense Forces have likely received Russian KamAZ-53949 Typhoon-K armored vehicles. This was reported by OSINT analyst Rich Tedd, who posted a video on social network X. The footage, shot in Ethiopia, shows two trucks carrying two olive-colored Typhoon-K armored vehicles on trailers. The history of the Typhoon line began in 2010 as part of a program to develop a new generation of armored vehicles for the Russian army. KamAZ-53949 Typhoon-K armored vehicleThe armored vehicle can carry up to 10 people, including two crew members and eight paratroopers.
Source:Ethiopian News
February 17, 2026 11:07 UTC