Horn of Africa News
US military airstrike kills 13 terrorists in Somalia
The United States military said it killed 13 terrorists in an airstrike targeting an ISIS-Somalia.
Ethiopia’s opposition figures launch new party
Addis Abeba, May 10:- In preparations to the upcoming May 2020 national election, the former.
British Embassy in Somalia launches Somali journalism prize award
To celebrate World Press Freedom Day and the ‘Global Conference for Media Freedom’ (#DefendMediaFreedom), to.
Ethiopia reaps rewards of tax policy reform, AfDB Research
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, May 07, 2019 – Revenue collection in Ethiopia has increased significantly after the.
EU Plans Conference to Foster Peace, Development in Eastern Africa
The European Union (EU) plans to hold a major regional economic conference for eastern African.
British Company Finds Gas Reserve In Ethiopia
NewAge (African Global Energy Ltd), the British energy company has discovered 1.6 trillion cubic feet of natural gas reserve in the Ogaden basin of Somali Region of Ethiopia, local media reported.
Journalists Cautiously Celebrate Press Freedom in Ethiopia
As journalists welcome efforts to support press freedom in Ethiopia, draft law against hate speech causes concerns.
by Elias Gebreselassie
Turkey’s Maarif Awarded Best School in Djibouti
jibouti’s Ministry of National Education awarded the international school of Turkey’s Maarif Foundation as best.
Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed wins 2019 UNESCO Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize
The Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been named as the laureate of the 2019.
Perpetual War in Somalia
✓ On April 10, President Trump signed an extension of the emergency order authorizing the continuation of U.S. military operations in Somalia.
✓ Just last week, the U.S. military conducted an airstrike in Somalia, reportedly killing three Islamic State fighters, demonstrating the tactical nature of the counterterrorism fight.
✓ The U.S. is now committed to training and equipping five brigades of elite Somali soldiers, while others are tasked with building an entirely new Somali army.
✓ Now that that the Islamic State’s territorial caliphate has been destroyed, there are concerns that foreign fighters will travel to Somalia to reinforce the growing IS presence there and throughout the Horn of Africa.
https://www.thecipherbrief.com/column_article/perpetual-war-in-somalia
AU Prepares for Single Market Launch in July
The African Continental Free Trade Area will enter into force during the next African Union.
Ethiopia to Build 40 Million Euro Cardiac Center
With the financial assistance from the government of the Netherlands, Ethiopia is set to build a specialized cardiac center in Addis Ababa inside the Black Lion Specialized Hospital compound.
newbusinessethiopia.com
Kenya-Ethiopia Border Initiative: A Move Towards Sustainable Peace
https://www.the-star.co.ke
Ethiopia Launches Investigations on Private Colleges Education
In an attempt to rescue the deteriorating education quality, the government of Ethiopia has launched.
Chinese President Xi Meets Djiboutian President Guelleh
BEIJING, April 28 — Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh.