20+ hour, 19+ min ago   (527+ words) The decision reached through Ethiopia’s National Dialogue was clear: Addis Ababa is to remain a self-governing administrative entity whose accountability is to the federal government. Yet, after the conclusion of the national dialogue, the Oromo-led regime has reportedly sought to…...

20+ hour, 19+ min ago   (843+ words) The Anywaa and Nuers are sometimes described as traditional enemies. But history is more complicated than that. Testimonies from elders, together with historical accounts, suggest that colonial and state policies contributed to divisions and competition between communities. The broader history…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (182+ words) TORONTO, Canada — As an armed rebel coalition takes shape in Ethiopia, reports are emerging that Abiy Ahmed’s government is manufacturing drones for military combat missions and other purposes. Ethiopia has been manufacturing drones at two factories since last year and…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (321+ words) Ethiopia’s Ministry of Education discloses it may withhold student assignments to universities in the Tigray region this year, citing military use of campuses TORONTO, Canada — Ethiopia’s Ministry of Education disclosed this week that it may not assign students to universities…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (354+ words) Borkena 41 Nations Issue Joint UN Statement on Ethiopia Human Rights A coalition of 41 nations delivers a joint statement at the UN Human Rights Council, raising alarm over ongoing security risks and human rights violations in Ethiopia Nairobi, Kenya — A coalition…...

5+ day, 2+ min ago   (308+ words) borkena.com AU Early Warning Capacity Tested as Northern Ethiopia Tensions Rise Human Rights Watch warns that escalating military mobilization and violent disputes in northern Ethiopia are pushing African Union conflict prevention mechanisms to a severe test (Nairobi, Kenya) — Human…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (1533+ words) Borkena How Abiy Ahmed Ali Won Twice Over Jawar Mohammed (2-0) The political battle between Abiy Ahmed Ali and Jawar Mohammed is, so far, 2 win versus 0 win. Abiy Ahmed Ali of Jimma has politically outmaneuvered Jawar Mohammed of Arsi twice, while…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (354+ words) By Girma Kebede London, United Kingdom The case for alliance rests on several practical considerations: • Collective political leverage. Major constituencies acting separately have limited capacity to shape a national settlement. Acting together creates a broader constituency for negotiated political change....

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (331+ words) Borkena Somaliland President Arrives in Washington to Push for Recognition President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi leads a high-level delegation to Washington to build on recent diplomatic milestones, expand security cooperation, and pursue international recognition (Nairobi, Kenya) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (267+ words) Borkena U.S. Assistant Secretary Frank Garcia, Ethiopian FM Gedion Discuss Trade and Security High-level talks in Addis Ababa focus on strengthening U.S.-Ethiopia bilateral ties, expanding private-sector investment, and addressing security challenges in the Horn of Africa (Nairobi, Kenya) — Newly appointed United…...