Analysts say the war in Iran has temporarily delayed an escalation in smoldering tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea. But renewed armed conflict cannot be ruled out. The political situation in the ...

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Both sides have moved troops toward their shared border, while Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of occupying part of its territory. By Matthew Mpoke Bigg Reporting from Nairobi Last weekend, Ethiopia’s ...

While the rest of the world celebrated January 1st, 2026, Ethiopia remained in its year 2018. This is due to the nation's adherence to the Geʽez calendar, which follows older calculations for Christ's ...

The fragile truce largely insulating civilians in northern Ethiopia from war crimes and other abuses may be unraveling. With many countries focused elsewhere, it is increasingly important that ...

Ethiopia's dream of a seaside port is fueling fears of war in the Horn of Africa. Some even fear an imminent Ethiopian invasion of neighboring Eritrea. Ethiopia and Eritrea have experienced quite a ...

Ethiopia has accused Eritrea’s government of working with an opposition group based in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region to prepare for a military offensive, underscoring concerns of renewed conflict ...

Ethiopian PM says dam will electrify entire region but Egypt fears it could restrict water supply during droughts Ethiopia has inaugurated Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam, a project that could ...

Ethiopia has inaugurated Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile, as the $5bn project continues to sow dismay with downstream neighbours Sudan and Egypt. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has ...

Johannesburg — Africa's largest hydroelectric dam, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), on the Blue Nile is scheduled to open Tuesday to major fanfare in Ethiopia. The $5 billion dam project ...