Politics

Washington: As Africa braces for the fallout from sweeping new U.S. tariffs, the continent must accelerate efforts to boost internal trade and reduce dependence on global powers, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (W...

Addis Ababa: In a bid to maintain peace and stability, the Ethiopian government has made significant strides in economic growth. However, the country continues to grapple with both internal and external challenges, particularly from extremist armed gr...

Kampala: Defense and foreign affairs ministers from troop-contributing countries to the African Union (AU) peacekeeping force in Somalia have called for urgent action, warning that Somalia's security is faltering as the al-Shabaab militant group gains...

Addis Ababa: Ethiopia's Ambassador Biruk Mekonnen has emphasized the vital role of youth engagement and academic dialogue in shaping a more inclusive and multipolar global order. He made the remark during a roundtable discussion hosted by the Ethiopia...

Khartoum: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed deep concern over escalating violence in Sudan, particularly around El Fasher, North Darfur, including credible reports of intensified attacks in Zamz...

Johannesburg: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday announced former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas as his special envoy to the United States. This move is perceived as an effort to mend the strained relationship between the two nat...

Bosasso: In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on April 11, 2025. According to Ethiopian News Agency, the airstrike occurred southeast of Bosasso, Puntland, in Northea...

Addis Ababa: Ethiopia and Belarus have reiterated commitment to deepening their bilateral ties and expanding areas of cooperation. Ethiopia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, held talks with his counterpart, Foreign Minister of Belarus,...