ETHIOPIA – The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union opened on Saturday Feb. 14, as the African heads of state and government gathered on a 2-day summit focused on water security, climate pressure, and strengthening Africa’s representation in global institutions. Leaders are launching the AU’s 2026 theme of the year – […]
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Mpox no Longer a Health Emergency in Africa; CDC
ETHIOPIA – Mpox is no longer a health emergency in Africa, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Thursday. The move followed the recommendation of the Africa CDC Emergency Consultative Group, which advises the director general of the health body on mpox. “I hereby announce the lifting of mpox […]
Ethiopia and Somalia Relationship Moves Toward Normalization
ETHIOPIA – The Ethiopia and Somalia relationship appears to shift from tensions towards normalization after the new Ethiopian ambassador to Somalia presented his credentials to Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The rift followed Ethiopia’s signing of a memorandum of understanding with Somaliland, Somalia’s breakaway region, in January 2024. The deal reportedly granted Ethiopia access to […]
US Travel Ban Policy Should be Balanced; African Union
ETHIOPIA – The African Union have voiced its concern on the latest US travel ban policy, urging the Trump administration to foster balance and evidence-based policy. Acknowledging every nation’s sovereign right to border protection and security, the AU Commission said in a statement it is concerned over “potential negative impact” on people-to-people ties, educational exchange, […]