Tag Archive for: Horn of Africa

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Britain understands Sudan’s position on Ethiopia dam negotiations, says ambassador

MEMO | The UK Ambassador to Sudan, Irfan Siddiq, said on Tuesday that his country understands Sudan's position on the negotiations over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Anadolu News Agency reported. Mr. Siddiq added during a meeting in…
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Sudan calls on Ethiopia to withdraw its forces from the disputed Al-Fashaqa region

Source: Ecofin Agency | Following an emergency meeting of its Security and Defense Council on Jan 17, Sudan called on the Ethiopian government to withdraw its forces from the Al-Fashaqa region, which the two countries have been disputing on…
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Tensions escalate between Ethiopia and Sudan

DW | The already-uneasy relationship between the two countries is showing signs of simmering over into protracted conflict. But how did it reach this point? Tensions between Ethiopia and Sudan continued to escalate on Tuesday, less than a week…
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Sudan demands Ethiopia withdraw its forces from ‘occupied territories’ and halt military buildup

AMN NEWS | On Sunday evening, the Sudanese Security and Defense Council appealed to Ethiopia to “withdraw its forces from the remaining positions it still occupies in Maraghad, Khor Hamar and Ghatar as soon as possible in compliance with international…
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Canada Should Support Ethiopia

The conflict between Tigray and Ethiopia could cause rifts with other African regions. Canada’s truth and reconciliation experience could help. Source: Policy Options Politiques | Ann Fitz-Gerald, Hugh Segal The conflict between the Ethiopian…
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Will Somalia Be Collateral Damage of Ethiopia’s Tigray Conflict?

Source: World Politics Review | Peter Kirechu In November, as the Ethiopian government escalated its military campaign against the northern Tigray region, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed quietly ordered a drawdown of Ethiopian peacekeepers from…
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Trump’s Withdrawal From Somalia Is a Security Threat. Biden Should Reverse It

Source: Foreign Policy | Abdi Yusuf U.S. troops are scheduled to leave the country on Jan. 15, opening the door for al-Shabab terrorists to step up their attacks. The new administration should recommit to protecting the country. Years of hard-fought…
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Sudan sends delegation to neighboring countries, bans aviation over state bordering Ethiopia

Sudan sends delegation to neighboring countries to talk over the country's border dispute with Ethiopia.  Sudan's Transitional Council and the Joint Council of Ministers have decided to visit neighboring countries regarding the country's border…
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Sudan blames Ethiopia for civilian deaths amid fears of new conflict

Source: The National News Relations between the two governments, which both field substantial armed forces, are rapidly worsening. Sudan says government-backed Ethiopian militiamen killed five women and a child during a raid just inside its…
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ISIS, Reborn: The Islamic State’s African Revival is a Lethal Blind Spot

Source: National Interest | Jordan Cope With four burgeoning safe havens, ISIS has revived in Sub-Sahara and could be deadlier than ever. - Before 9/11, many forget that Osama Bin Laden largely made a name for himself in Sub-Saharan Africa.…