Participants forum held at Semera University on the Afar people living in Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Djibouti, and on current developments. Photo: Samara University/DW Addis Abeba – The Eritrean Afar National Congress (EANC), a political group opposing Eritrea’s government, has announced it is preparing for armed struggle against the regime of President Isaias Afwerki. Speaking to …

Jigjiga city, the capital of Somali Regional State (Photo: Social Media) By Mukhtar Kariye Addis Abeba –The Somali Regional State, located in the eastern part of Ethiopia, is one of the country’s twelve regions. It shares borders with Somalia to the east, Djibouti to the north, and the Oromia and Afar regions to the west. The …

Jigjiga city, the capital of Somali Regional State (Photo: Social Media) By Mukhtar Kariye Addis Abeba –The Somali Regional State, located in the eastern part of Ethiopia, is one of the country’s twelve regions. It shares borders with Somalia to the east, Djibouti to the north, and the Oromia and Afar regions to the west. The …

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (R) indicates to France's President Emmanuel Macron as they arrive to visit the newly renovated Ethiopia’s Historic National Palace also known as the Jubilee Palace in Addis Ababa, former residence of Emperor Haile Selassie I, overthrown in 1974 in Addis Ababa on December 21, 2024, as part of a two-day visit to Djibouti and Ethiopia. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP)

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (R) indicates to France's President Emmanuel Macron as they arrive to visit the newly renovated Ethiopia’s Historic National Palace also known as the Jubilee Palace in Addis Ababa, former residence of Emperor Haile Selassie I, overthrown in 1974 in Addis Ababa on December 21, 2024, as part of a two-day visit to Djibouti and Ethiopia. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP)

(Photo: social media) Addis Abeba– The Sultanate of Afar, led by Sultan Ahmed Alimirah Hanfare, has condemned the 30 January 2025 drone strike by Djibouti’s security forces, calling it a “heinous and indiscriminate” attack that targeted innocent Afar civilians. In a statement, the Sultanate expressed its “unequivocal condemnation” of the attack, stating that innocent civilians—”women, …

(Photo: social media) Addis Abeba– The Sultanate of Afar, led by Sultan Ahmed Alimirah Hanfare, has condemned the 30 January 2025 drone strike by Djibouti’s security forces, calling it a “heinous and indiscriminate” attack that targeted innocent Afar civilians. In a statement, the Sultanate expressed its “unequivocal condemnation” of the attack, stating that innocent civilians—”women, …

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty hosts Djiboutian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf in Cairo for talks on bilateral ties, Red Sea security, and regional cooperation. (Photo: Egypt Daily) Addis Abeba– Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate talks on Sunday, 2 February, 2025, in Cairo with his Djiboutian and Sudanese counterparts, focusing on Red Sea …

(Photo: Addis Standard source) Addis Abeba– Djibouti’s Ministry of Defense has confirmed carrying out a drone strike on 30 January in Addorta, a locality within Djibouti’s territory, about six kilometers from the Ethiopian border, stating that the attack killed “eight terrorists” and resulted in civilian casualties. The statement, issued on 1 February, said the location …

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty hosts Djiboutian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf in Cairo for talks on bilateral ties, Red Sea security, and regional cooperation. (Photo: Egypt Daily) Addis Abeba– Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate talks on Sunday, 2 February, 2025, in Cairo with his Djiboutian and Sudanese counterparts, focusing on Red Sea …