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Zawya
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Zawya
The African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson received H.E. Dr. Gedion Timothewos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, received H.E. Dr. Gedion Timothewos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, this afternoon. Their discussions focused on the ongoing preparations for the forthcoming Africa Climate Summit&the Africa-CARICOM Summit, which Ethiopia will co-host in collaboration with the AU Commission. The Chairperson&the Minister reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration&underscored the importance of inclusive planning, collective ownership, and strategic coherence to ensure the success of these high-level engagements. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Union (AU).
Al-Ahram Weekly
16-03-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Ethiopia closely monitoring situation in Tigray: Gov't - Africa
The Ethiopian government says it is closely following the situation in its northern region of Tigray, where tensions between rival factions are threatening a fragile peace agreement. A peace agreement in 2022 ended a brutal two-year war between Tigrayan rebels and the federal government that claimed up to 600,000 lives, according to some estimates. But a failure to fully implement the terms has fuelled divisions within the Tigrayan political elite and, combined with deteriorating ties between Ethiopia and neighbouring Eritrea to raise fears of a new conflict. On Friday, residents sought to flee Tigray, Ethiopia's most northerly state that borders Eritrea, as a political faction told AFP it had taken control of the town hall in the state capital Mekele. "The federal government is carefully monitoring the situation," Gedion Timothewos, Ethiopia's foreign minister, said on Friday. "We will do everything in our power to ensure that the Pretoria agreement holds, the cease-fire holds and that peace will prevail in northern Ethiopia." The current tensions in Tigray come from an internal power struggle between Getachew Reda, head of the state's regional administration, and Debretsion Gebremichael, head of the dominant local party, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). Armed supporters of Debretsion also took over the municipality in Adigrat, Tigray's second-largest town near the Eritrean border, ousting the mayor appointed by Getachew. Debretsion's faction seized control of Mekele's town hall on Thursday to reinstate its chosen mayor, as well as the local radio station. The foreign minister reproached the faction in his remarks. "One, they are very blatantly and manifestly attempting to dismantle the interim administration using violence," he said. "Two, they are making contact and collaborating with external forces that are hostile to Ethiopia," he said, without providing details. The tensions in Tigray threaten to draw in Eritrea, which has a history of war with Ethiopia, adding another layer of fear among locals. A war between Ethiopia and Eritrea in 1998-2000 resulted in tens of thousands of deaths. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
15-03-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Ethiopia govt says closely monitoring situation in Tigray - Africa
The Ethiopian government says it is closely following the situation in its northern region of Tigray, where tensions between rival factions are threatening a fragile peace agreement. A peace agreement in 2022 ended a brutal two-year war between Tigrayan rebels and the federal government that claimed up to 600,000 lives, according to some estimates. But a failure to fully implement the terms has fuelled divisions within the Tigrayan political elite and, combined with deteriorating ties between Ethiopia and neighbouring Eritrea to raise fears of a new conflict. On Friday, residents sought to flee Tigray, Ethiopia's most northerly state that borders Eritrea, as a political faction told AFP it had taken control of the town hall in the state capital Mekele. "The federal government is carefully monitoring the situation," Gedion Timothewos, Ethiopia's foreign minister, said on Friday. "We will do everything in our power to ensure that the Pretoria agreement holds, the cease-fire holds and that peace will prevail in northern Ethiopia." The current tensions in Tigray come from an internal power struggle between Getachew Reda, head of the state's regional administration, and Debretsion Gebremichael, head of the dominant local party, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). Armed supporters of Debretsion also took over the municipality in Adigrat, Tigray's second-largest town near the Eritrean border, ousting the mayor appointed by Getachew. Debretsion's faction seized control of Mekele's town hall on Thursday to reinstate its chosen mayor, as well as the local radio station. The foreign minister reproached the faction in his remarks. "One, they are very blatantly and manifestly attempting to dismantle the interim administration using violence," he said. "Two, they are making contact and collaborating with external forces that are hostile to Ethiopia," he said, without providing details. The tensions in Tigray threaten to draw in Eritrea, which has a history of war with Ethiopia, adding another layer of fear among locals. A war between Ethiopia and Eritrea in 1998-2000 resulted in tens of thousands of deaths. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ethiopia and Somalia hold a first round of technical talks in Turkey toward resolving their dispute
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Top diplomats from Ethiopia and Somalia on Tuesday held a first round of technical talks aimed at resolving a dispute sparked by a deal between Ethiopia and Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland, Turkey's Foreign Ministry said. Turkey has been mediating between the Horn of Africa countries after concerns about potential conflict in an already volatile region. Tensions have simmered since landlocked Ethiopia signed a memorandum of understanding with Somaliland last year to lease land along its coastline to establish a marine force base. In return, Ethiopia would become the first country to formally recognize Somaliland's independence. Somalia says the deal infringes on its sovereignty and territory. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. In December, the leaders of Somalia and Ethiopia met in Turkey and agreed to initiate technical talks aimed at reaching a potential agreement that upholds Somalia's territorial integrity while allowing Ethiopia access to the sea. The Turkish Foreign Ministry said delegations led by Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos and Somalia's state minister for foreign affairs, Ali Mohamed Omar, held a first round of technical negotiations in the Turkish capital, Ankara. 'Both delegations demonstrated their commitment to the letter and spirit of the Ankara Declaration,' the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in reference to their statement issued in December. 'The delegations began the concrete work to transform this vision into reality." The next round of talks is in March, the ministry statement said. Turkey has significant investment in Somalia, including its largest overseas military base. Somaliland seceded from Somalia over 30 years ago but is not recognized by the African Union or the United Nations as an independent state. Somalia considers Somaliland part of its territory. With a population estimated at over 120 million, Ethiopia is the most populous landlocked country in the world.
The Independent
18-02-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Ethiopia and Somalia hold a first round of technical talks in Turkey toward resolving their dispute
Top diplomats from Ethiopia and Somalia on Tuesday held a first round of technical talks aimed at resolving a dispute sparked by a deal between Ethiopia and Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland, Turkey's Foreign Ministry said. Turkey has been mediating between the Horn of Africa countries after concerns about potential conflict in an already volatile region. Tensions have simmered since landlocked Ethiopia signed a memorandum of understanding with Somaliland last year to lease land along its coastline to establish a marine force base. In return, Ethiopia would become the first country to formally recognize Somaliland's independence. Somalia says the deal infringes on its sovereignty and territory. In December, the leaders of Somalia and Ethiopia met in Turkey and agreed to initiate technical talks aimed at reaching a potential agreement that upholds Somalia's territorial integrity while allowing Ethiopia access to the sea. The Turkish Foreign Ministry said delegations led by Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos and Somalia's state minister for foreign affairs, Ali Mohamed Omar, held a first round of technical negotiations in the Turkish capital, Ankara. 'Both delegations demonstrated their commitment to the letter and spirit of the Ankara Declaration,' the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in reference to their statement issued in December. 'The delegations began the concrete work to transform this vision into reality." The next round of talks is in March, the ministry statement said. Turkey has significant investment in Somalia, including its largest overseas military base. Somaliland seceded from Somalia over 30 years ago but is not recognized by the African Union or the United Nations as an independent state. Somalia considers Somaliland part of its territory. With a population estimated at over 120 million, Ethiopia is the most populous landlocked country in the world.
