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Ethiopia Receives 12 Russian Su-35s, Eyes S-400s Amid Tigray Conflict
geopolitics2 hours ago

Ethiopia Receives 12 Russian Su-35s, Eyes S-400s Amid Tigray Conflict

Ethiopia has received 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets and agreed to acquire four S-400 air defense batteries, a deal announced by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow. The delivery, which arrived a year ahead of schedule, strengthens Addis Ababa’s military capabilities amid renewed fighting in Tigray and tensions with Eritrea. While the acquisition boosts Ethiopia’s air power, experts note that long-term maintenance support remains uncertain due to Western sanctions on Russia. The move also signals Moscow’s continued effort to maintain influence in the Horn of Africa despite its isolation in Europe.

via Al Jazeera|
#ethiopia#geopolitics#russia
Ethiopia’s New Term Begins With Red Sea Demands Amid Tigray War
geopolitics22 days ago

Ethiopia’s New Term Begins With Red Sea Demands Amid Tigray War

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has reiterated his demand for direct access to the Red Sea as he begins a new five-year term. This assertion coincides with renewed fighting in the Tigray region and escalating diplomatic friction with neighboring states, including Eritrea, Egypt, and Sudan, who have rejected Ethiopia's claims and emphasized coastal state sovereignty.

via AP News|
#abiy-ahmed#ethiopia#geopolitics
Ethiopia's Abiy vows Red Sea access as Tigray fighting reignites regional tensions
geopolitics23 days ago

Ethiopia's Abiy vows Red Sea access as Tigray fighting reignites regional tensions

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been sworn in for a new five-year term, during which he reiterated his demand for direct access to the Red Sea. This assertion coincides with renewed military conflict in the Tigray region and escalating diplomatic friction with neighboring states, including Eritrea, Egypt, and Sudan, who have rejected Ethiopia's claims and emphasized coastal state sovereignty.

via Al Jazeera|
#abiy-ahmed#ethiopia#geopolitics
Ethiopia and Eritrea sever ties as Tigray conflict threatens regional stability
geopolitics27 days ago

Ethiopia and Eritrea sever ties as Tigray conflict threatens regional stability

Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed diplomatic relations following a tit-for-tat exchange of expulsions, as renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia escalates. Addis Ababa accused Asmara of supporting rebel groups, while Eritrea denied involvement. The conflict, which has killed over 50 people, risks destabilizing the region and disrupting humanitarian aid.

via BBC|
#african-union#diplomatic-crisis#eritrea
Eritrea and Ethiopia sever ties as regional conflict intensifies
conflict-news27 days ago

Eritrea and Ethiopia sever ties as regional conflict intensifies

Eritrea has severed diplomatic ties with Ethiopia in response to Addis Ababa’s expulsion of Eritrean diplomats and closure of its embassy. The move follows escalating fighting between Ethiopian federal forces and a rebel alliance led by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). Ethiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan, and Egypt of supporting the insurgents, while Asmara denies involvement and blames Addis Ababa for hostile actions. The diplomatic rupture coincides with a tit-for-tat exchange of expulsions involving Egypt and intensifying violence in the Afar region and Addis Ababa.

via Al Jazeera|
#conflict-news#diplomatic-crisis#eritrea
Ethiopia’s Army Chief Blames Egypt and Sudan for Backing Rebel Alliance Amid Renewed Civil War
conflict-and-geopolitics1 month ago

Ethiopia’s Army Chief Blames Egypt and Sudan for Backing Rebel Alliance Amid Renewed Civil War

Ethiopia’s army chief has accused Egypt, Sudan, and Eritrea of backing a new rebel alliance seeking to oust Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The conflict has reignited in northern Ethiopia, with fighting spreading from Tigray into Amhara and Afar. The African Union and UN are urging a ceasefire, but trust between the federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) remains critically low. The dispute is compounded by tensions over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and unresolved issues from the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement.

via Euronews.com|
#abiy-ahmed#alliance-for-survival#conflict-and-geopolitics
Abiy Ahmed wins Ethiopian election as regional tensions threaten renewed conflict
africa4 months ago

Abiy Ahmed wins Ethiopian election as regional tensions threaten renewed conflict

Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party won a landslide in Ethiopia’s general election, taking 438 of 501 seats and setting the stage for another term, but the vote occurred amid ongoing fighting and repression concerns in Amhara and Oromia, exclusion of Tigray from polling, and rising regional tensions with Eritrea, prompting fears of renewed conflict and international calls for de-escalation.

via BBC|
#abiy-ahmed#africa#ethiopia
Ethnic map and conflict fronts define Ethiopia’s election landscape
africa5 months ago

Ethnic map and conflict fronts define Ethiopia’s election landscape

An Al Jazeera explainer uses a map to show Ethiopia’s 80+ ethnic groups and the conflict fronts ahead of the June 1 nationwide elections. The Oromo (about 35%), Amhara (about 24%), Somali (7%), Tigrayan (6%), and Sidama (4%) are the largest groups shaping a federation organized into 12 regions around ethnicity. Since 2020, violence has persisted in Tigray, Oromia and Amhara, with ACLED recording about 7,400 attacks from 2022-2026 and Amhara the most volatile. Despite peace deals, reconstruction needs and inflation weigh on growth while NEBE prepares to announce results in June.

via Al Jazeera|
#africa#amhara#ethiopia