Jigjiga, the capital of city of Somali Regional State (Photo: ENA) By Hussien Mohamed Yusuf Addis Abeba – In recent times, I have followed with interest a range of articles and commentaries reflecting both praise and criticism of the current administration in the Somali Regional State. The perspectives have been varied—some highlighting notable achievements since 2018, …

Jigjiga, the capital of city of Somali Regional State (Photo: ENA) By Hussien Mohamed Yusuf Addis Abeba – In recent times, I have followed with interest a range of articles and commentaries reflecting both praise and criticism of the current administration in the Somali Regional State. The perspectives have been varied—some highlighting notable achievements since 2018, …

The celebration of Fichche-Chambalala, Sidaama nation’s new year in regional capital Hawassa last year (Photo: EBC) By Girum Tesfaye Addis Abeba – Beneath the vast skies of Sidama Regional State, a timeless tradition unfolds each year, bridging the celestial and the terrestrial. On 28 March, the Sidama people will welcome Fichee-Cambalaalla, their New Year festival—a vibrant tapestry …

The celebration of Fichche-Chambalala, Sidaama nation’s new year in regional capital Hawassa last year (Photo: EBC) By Girum Tesfaye Addis Abeba – Beneath the vast skies of Sidama Regional State, a timeless tradition unfolds each year, bridging the celestial and the terrestrial. On 28 March, the Sidama people will welcome Fichee-Cambalaalla, their New Year festival—a vibrant tapestry …

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and former President of Somaliland Muse Bihe Abdi during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Addis Abeba on 1 January, 2024 (Photo: Ethiopia PM Office/Facebook) By Gulaid Yusuf Idaan Addis Abeba – This article provides a comprehensive rebuttal to Hassan Yusuf’s opinion piece, “Ethiopia’s Maritime Dilemma: Why MoU with Somaliland Risks …

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and former President of Somaliland Muse Bihe Abdi during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Addis Abeba on 1 January, 2024 (Photo: Ethiopia PM Office/Facebook) By Gulaid Yusuf Idaan Addis Abeba – This article provides a comprehensive rebuttal to Hassan Yusuf’s opinion piece, “Ethiopia’s Maritime Dilemma: Why MoU with Somaliland Risks …

(Photo: Yemane G. Meskel/X) Addis Abeba– Osman Saleh, Eritrea’s Foreign Minister, said his country is “perplexed” by what it called Ethiopia’s “misguided and outdated ambitions” for maritime access and a naval base “through diplomacy or military force.” He urged the international community to press Ethiopia to respect “the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its neighbors.” …

(Photo: Yemane G. Meskel/X) Addis Abeba– Osman Saleh, Eritrea’s Foreign Minister, said his country is “perplexed” by what it called Ethiopia’s “misguided and outdated ambitions” for maritime access and a naval base “through diplomacy or military force.” He urged the international community to press Ethiopia to respect “the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its neighbors.” …

Partial view of Berbera Port (Photo: DP World) Addis Abeba – This article serves as a rebuttal to the opinion piece written by Adam Daud Ahmed titled “Ethiopia’s Maritime Gamble: Seize Opportunity with Somaliland’s Offer or Yield to Somalia’s Pressure?” which was published recently in Addis Standard. While the original article presents Ethiopia’s Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) …

Partial view of Berbera Port (Photo: DP World) Addis Abeba – This article serves as a rebuttal to the opinion piece written by Adam Daud Ahmed titled “Ethiopia’s Maritime Gamble: Seize Opportunity with Somaliland’s Offer or Yield to Somalia’s Pressure?” which was published recently in Addis Standard. While the original article presents Ethiopia’s Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) …