Chartered ET flight denied Hargeisa landing, CEO says commercial flights “unhindered” The Reporter 12:08
NewsChartered ET flight denied Hargeisa landing, CEO says commercial flights “unhindered” Chartered ET flight denied Hargeisa landing, CEO says commercial flights “unhindered” ByStaff Reporter January 17, 2024 Share A chartered Ethiopian Airlines flight destined for Hargeisa, seat of the Somaliland government, was forced to turn back without landing today as tensions between Mogadishu and […]
Ethiopia’s Leap Forward: Reforms in Maternity and Paternity Leave Policies – BNN Breaking 11:59
ETHIOPIA By: Ebenezer Mensah Published: January 17, 2024 at 11:52 am EST Ethiopia, a nation known for its diverse culture and rich history, has instituted a notable reform in its maternity and paternity leave policies. This is a move that signifies a transformation towards gender equality and an amplified focus on the welfare of working parents. […]
Somalia blocks Ethiopian flight to Somaliland amid port dispute – American Journal of Transportation 11:49
By: Mohamed Sheikh Nor and Simon Marks | Jan 17 2024 at 11:49 AM | Air Cargo | Ports & Terminals Somalia’s government denied entry by a flight carrying Ethiopian officials to the breakaway region of Somaliland, ratcheting up tension between the neighboring countries over a proposed port deal. The Somali authorities turned back Ethiopian Airlines flight ET8372 “after it […]
Arab League Condemns Ethiopia-Somaliland Maritime Agreement – BNN Breaking 11:31
AFRICA By: Safak Costu Published: January 17, 2024 at 11:31 am EST Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit has publicly denounced a recent maritime agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland, branding it a ‘violation of international law.’ This accord, which primarily deals with maritime navigation and cooperation, has been thrust under the spotlight due to its potential […]
The Horn Of Africa States: The Need to Change The Reality Of The Region – OpEd Eurasia Review 11:26
Detail of map of Greater Horn of Africa. Credit: Wikipedia Commons The Horn Of Africa States: The Need to Change The Reality Of The Region – OpEd January 17, 2024 0 Comments By Dr. Suleiman Walhad Each generation of humanity lives in its own world realities. What was considered taboo in the past may become a reality […]
Houthis Respond to US and British Strikes with More Attacks on Red Sea Shipping – Stimson Center 10:58
The Houthis’ increased campaign on the Red Sea has degraded countries economically while pursuing their geopolitical aims in the region By Iason Athanasiadis In Middle East & North Africa There was a sense of déjà vu as British fighter jets took off from a colonial-era Cypriot military base in the early hours of January 11, 2024, to join […]
Ethiopia becomes BRICS member amid economic crisis – Deutsche Welle 10:43
Philipp Sandner01/16/2024January 16, 2024 Beset by financial woes and worried by new disagreements with Somalia, newly minted BRICS member Ethiopia seeks a path to solve insolvency and boost its ailing economy. ADVERTISEMENT Shortly before the new year, the US-based rating agency Fitch marked Ethiopia down to “restricted default” after the government in Addis Ababa failed to pay a Eurobond […]
Ethiopia Declines to Attend Upcoming IGAD Summit Due to ‘Overlapping Schedule’
17 JANUARY 2024 Addis Standard (Addis Ababa) Addis Ababa — The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed difficulty to attend the IGAD extraordinary summit proposed for 18 January 2024, owing to overlapping schedule. A letter issued by the ministry and addressed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Djibouti and the IGAD […]
Somaliland journalist Mohamed Abdi Sheikh detained after discussing diplomatic row – Committee to Protect Journalists 09:39
Reporter Mohamed Abdi Abdullahi (center) is surrounded by intelligence agents during a raid on MM Somali TV’s office in Hargeisa, Somaliland, on January 6, 2024. The agents interrupted a live debate and arrested Mohamed Abdi Abdullahi, as well as the show’s host, Mohamed Abdi Sheikh, and two others. (Screenshot: YouTube/MM Somali TV) Alerts Somaliland journalist […]
Somalia turns back Ethiopian plane as port row worsens – BBC 09:37
Somalia turns back Ethiopian plane headed for Somaliland 17th January 2024, 09:34 ESTShare By Ian WafulaSecurity reporter, BBC News, Nairobi De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Somalia has turned away a plane transporting officials from Ethiopia to the self-declared republic of Somaliland in a major escalation of the diplomatic row between the countries. Somalia’s information minister […]