On 19 November 2018, the Council adopted conclusions on Ethiopia. The Council notes that Ethiopia has witnessed momentous change and that political and economic reforms have gained a new impetus under the leadership of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. His ambitious agenda towards a more democratic and just Ethiopian society is a positive example for the region and beyond….
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Eritrea and Ethiopia to re-establish diplomatic ties
Eritrea and Ethiopia intend to re-establish diplomatic and trade ties after decades of a protracted conflict. Former longtime enemies #Ethiopia & #Eritrea share ‘brotherly embrace’ https://t.co/HZlL3HzvUU pic.twitter.com/v02liIrj85 — RT (@RT_com) July 8, 2018 Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki made the announcement during historic meeting hosted in Eritrean capital Asmara. It…
Ethiopia and Eritrea engaged in peace talks
Leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea have met for the first time in more than 20 years amid a recent problems in relations between the two long-time East African rivals. In a break-through visit, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed landed in the Eritrean capital, Asmara, on Sunday, July 8 for a bilateral summit, aimed at repairing relations…
Explosion hits PM Abiy Ahmed rally in Addis Ababa
A blast was heard during a rally in Addis Ababa on June 22, following a speech by Ethiopia new Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, a media reports. Local media claim six people hurt by grenade explosion. In a television address shortly after the incident, Aiby Ahmed said that “such small incidents will not deter us from…
South Sudan President to negotiate peace in Addis Ababa
South Sudan President Salva Kiir will meet his opponent Riek Machar in Addis Ababa on June 20 to negotiate an end to a five-year-old civil war, Ethiopia’s foreign ministry said. “The meeting on South Sudan tomorrow will be held under the auspices of (Ethiopian) Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed with the aim of bridging gaps between…
Ethiopia: hundreds of jailed without trial
More than thousand people have been arrested in Ethiopia since the nation declared a state of emergency following the prime minister’s resignation last month, according to state media reports. Ethiopia's state of emergency allows Addis Ababa to suspend the constitution and hold people without trial https://t.co/m6pUFJD6PQ — AFP News Agency (@AFP) March 31, 2018 “They…
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