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Focus on Eritrea as Somalia and Ethiopia Appeal for Action

Focus on Eritrea as Somalia and Ethiopia Appeal for Action

African leaders have condemned Eritrea for what they termed as “unfolding destabilizing nature” in the East African region. African Union leaders in their final day in Addis Ababa, said that the Afewerki’s regime is still busy with its negative activities in destabilizing regional peace and security. The governments of Djibouti and Somalia yesterday told the [...]

February 5 2010 | Posted in African Focus, Breaking News, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia | Read More »

14 Bodies Recovered as Ethiopian Airlines Plane Crash

14 Bodies Recovered as Ethiopian Airlines Plane Crash

There were ninety people on board an Ethiopian Airlines plane that took off from Beirut, Lebanon in what has been described as stormy weather conditions, that crashed into the sea shortly after takeoff on Monday. The Ethiopian Airlines plane was a  Boeing 737-800 that was heading for Addis Ababa, the country’s capital. The plane reportedly [...]

January 25 2010 | Posted in Breaking News, East Africa, Ethiopia | Read More »

Ethiopia Set to Build More Dams Amid Protests

Ethiopia Set to Build More Dams Amid Protests

Ethiopia will soon export electricity to neighboring countries once a just inaugurated hydro-electric power station is completed. The new station, which cost €281m and which was financed partly by Italy, will produce 420 megawatts (MW). Ethiopia has signed deals to export electricity to Sudan and Djibouti. Officials say this will be much for domestic use. [...]

January 19 2010 | Posted in Around Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Headline News | Read More »

Islamist Rebels in Somalia Threaten to Attack Ethiopia

Islamist Rebels in Somalia Threaten to Attack Ethiopia

Hezbal Islam an Islamist rebel movement fighting the Somali government vowed on Thursday to carry out attacks inside Ethiopia targeting military bases and government buildings. According to Sheikh Shuriye Afrah Sabriye, the group’s regional governor of Hiiraan region bordering with Ethiopia, Islamist forces are ready for a big war against Ethiopia, saying the attacks inside [...]

December 31 2009 | Posted in Africa, Breaking News, East Africa, Ethiopia, Somalia | Read More »

Worsening Food Security Looms in The Horn of Africa

Worsening Food Security Looms in The Horn of Africa

More than 16 million people in the Horn of Africa will spend the New Year in appalling conditions due to the worsening food security situation in the region. Estimates and reports from UN agencies, African governments and relief charities say the number at risk can no longer cope with such extreme and protracted situations. Climate [...]

December 31 2009 | Posted in East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Latest News, Somalia | Read More »