Tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia have escalated in the Horn of Africa, raising concerns over potential proxy wars. Egypt has deepened its involvement in the region by arming Somalia and deploying troops there, aligning with Somalia after Ethiopia signed a controversial port deal with Somaliland. This deal, which saw Ethiopia recognize Somaliland’s independence, angered Somalia, which considers Somaliland part of its territory, leading it to seek Egypt’s support. The growing regional instability, combined with tensions in Sudan, Eritrea, and Djibouti, heightens the risk of proxy conflicts. Both Egypt and Ethiopia are urged to reconsider their strategies, with calls for de-escalation to prevent further destabilization of the region.
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October 18, 2024 09:58 UTC
Addis Ababa, October 18, 2024 (FBC)—During a recent conference in Addis Ababa, African defense ministers and military attachés highlighted Ethiopia’s development of a strong and reliable peace and security framework, bolstered by technological advancements. The conference, themed “Africa: United in Peace, Strong in Security,” was hosted by Ethiopia. They affirmed that Ethiopia’s defense and security institutions stand as a source of pride for Africa, showcasing a solid foundational structure. Ethiopia’s Minister of Defense, Aisha Mohamed, emphasized the country’s commitment to sharing its security and technological expertise with fellow African nations. In turn, the visiting defense ministers expressed eagerness to collaborate with Ethiopia, commending its impressive institution-building efforts and the current status of its security landscape.
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October 18, 2024 08:38 UTC
Africa File, October 17, 2024: Egypt-Eritrea-Somalia Summit; Challenges with Tigray Peace ProcessAuthors: Kathryn Tyson and Liam KarrData Cutoff: October 17, 2024, at 10 a.m.Editor's Note: The Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute publishes these updates with support from the Institute for the Study of War. Key Takeaways:Somalia: The presidents of Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia formalized and deepened an anti-Ethiopian alliance during a trilateral summit on October 10. Ethiopia: The head of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front removed the head of the Tigray interim administration on October 7, signaling a worsening legitimacy crisis in the Tigray region. Somalia:The presidents of Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia formalized and deepened an anti-Ethiopian alliance during a trilateral summit on October 10. Tigray forces are demobilized but not disarmed, and the Tigray forces and interim government have warned about the threat of violence.
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October 18, 2024 08:35 UTC
October 17, 2024 (NAIROBI) – Human Rights Watch (HRW) urged the Ethiopian government to take immediate action to protect Sudanese refugees who fled from their country to escape the horrors of war. Since April 2023, tens of thousands of Sudanese have sought safety in Ethiopia, only to face violence and displacement. In an attempt to provide safety, authorities relocated thousands of refugees to a new camp in July. “These refugees have escaped horrific abuses in Sudan and came to Ethiopia seeking safety, not further threats to their lives,” said Laetitia Bader, deputy Africa director at HRW. “The Ethiopian government must uphold its obligations to protect refugees and relocate them away from the conflict zone,” Bader stressed.
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October 18, 2024 08:28 UTC
The Shire Endaslassie branch of the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia reported the purchase of 13.4 quintals of gold from legal gold dealers over the past three months. The bank’s branch manager, Mr. Tekie Gidey, revealed that the purchases were made from traditional gold producers during July, August, and September. The National Bank of Ethiopia recently raised the price of gold by 15%, which contributed to the substantial gold purchases in the last quarter. Mr. Gidey highlighted that while the bank had previously purchased 303.2 kilograms of gold during the 2023/24 fiscal year, this fiscal year’s first quarter alone saw purchases jump to 1.3 metric tons. As a regional gold-buying center on behalf of the National Bank of Ethiopia, the Shire Endaslassie branch continues to facilitate gold purchases.
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October 18, 2024 03:52 UTC
By Africa Defense ForumA string of clashes in Ethiopia’s Amhara region between government forces and an ethnic militia are sparking fears of a widening war. During the same month, the ethnic Amhara militia known as the Fano briefly captured Gondar, a culturally important city that dates to the medieval era. During the 2020 to 2022 war in the Tigray region, Fano militia fought alongside federal government forces and reclaimed a disputed area known as Western Tigray. The United Nations is considering suspending its relief operations to the Amhara region after five aid workers were killed, 10 injured and 11 kidnapped in the first half of 2024, Reuters reported. Observers are also fearful that the Amhara conflict has the potential to destabilize the entire country.
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October 18, 2024 00:25 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s No 1 carrier has said it will soon introduce its newest state-of-the-art Airbus A350-1000 aircraft that offers unmatched comfort, luxury, and technological advancements to its Lagos fleet. This is just as it marked its 78th anniversary at the 20th Akwaaba African Travel Market in Lagos. The airline’s Sales Manager, Mrs. Adetola Alabi, disclosed this while presenting a paper titled: ‘Ethiopian Airlines, Past, Present and Future Innovations for Continued Leadership in Aviation’. On the legacy of resilience and innovation, the sales manager stated that Ethiopian Airlines has been steadfast in Nigeria since the country’s independence in 1960. She noted that despite challenging times, including the Nigerian Civil War the airline has remained committed to serving the Nigerian market.
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October 17, 2024 23:51 UTC
The World Bank has said that African countries with double-digit inflation and weakened domestic currencies such as Nigeria, Angola and Sierra Leone, will maintain a high interest rate for a long period and may even increase it. The bank stated this in its latest Africa’s Pulse report focusing on how the inflation outlook varied across countries on the continent. At the last Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the benchmark interest rate was hiked by 50 basis points to 27.25 per cent in a bid to rein in inflation. Already, the Bretton Woods organisation has disclosed that the naira was among the worst-performing currencies in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2024. The World Bank further highlighted that demand for dollars, driven by financial institutions, non-financial end-users, and money managers, had exacerbated the pressure on the naira.
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October 17, 2024 22:53 UTC
According to the Israeli military, Sinwar met his end at the hands of a routine patrol on Wednesday. Drone footage released by the military showed Sinwar covered in dust sitting in an armchair staring down a drone as the device entered the house devastated by strikes. The grainy footage showed Sinwar alone with one hand severely injured and his head covered in a traditional scarf, throwing a stick at the approaching drone during his final moments. Unverified images circulating online showed Israeli soldiers circled around the mangled corpse of a man resembling Sinwar who appeared to have suffered a severe head wound. Experts say it the group may bid its time before acknowledging his death, while his body remains with the Israeli military.
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October 17, 2024 21:54 UTC
Somalia Greenlights Egyptian Troops Deployment, Signaling Shift from Ethiopian MilitaryMOGADISHU, Somalia - In what could be a strategic move to replace Ethiopian troops in the upcoming AU Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), the government of Somalia has okayed the deployment of Egyptian forces in the country After the August security deal. Somalia has opposed the inclusion of Ethiopia in the new mission, citing alleged violations of its territorial integrity and sovereignty. In a bid to establish a military presence in Somalia, Egypt has dispatched weapons, military advisors, and Commando units as advance teams despite objections by Troops Contributing Countries led by Uganda. Although Somalia maintains it has the power to determine the composition of mission teams, Ethiopia says such actions are subject to African Union determination. But the presence of Egyptian commandos along with Somali National Army officers has been sighted in critical supply routes manned by Ethiopian troops, signaling an irreversible decision by Somalia to replace them, particularly in Southwest and Jubaland, sources said.
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October 17, 2024 21:41 UTC
October 17, (THEWILL) – The Honourable Minister of Tourism has announced that Nigeria will return to the prestigious World Travel Market (WTM) in London in 2024, marking the country’s first official participation in over a decade. In a meeting held on Wednesday, the Minister met with key tourism stakeholders to finalise plans for Nigeria’s involvement in the global event. “I am grateful to NANTA for their past efforts, but it is crucial that we consolidate our resources and expertise as a nation to showcase Nigeria’s tourism potential effectively,” said the Minister. The 2024 World Travel Market, one of the largest tourism exhibitions globally, presents a prime opportunity for Nigeria to showcase its diverse attractions, foster new partnerships, and attract foreign investment in the tourism sector. The event is seen as a critical step toward boosting Nigeria’s tourism industry, which has been identified as a key driver for economic growth and diversification.
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October 17, 2024 21:35 UTC
Clashes between Ethiopian federal forces and militias in the country's north-west are placing fleeing Sudanese refugees at "grave risk", Human Rights Watch (HRW) warned on Thursday. A government state of emergency in Amhara, home to some 23 million people, expired in June but the unrest has continued, with a large contingent of federal forces deployed in September. "Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia have been targets of abuses for more than a year from various armed actors," HRW's deputy Africa director Laetitia Bader said. "These refugees have fled horrific abuses back home and urgently need protection, not further threats to their lives." Escalating Amhara clashes prompted the closure of Awlala and Kumer camps in July, it added.
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October 17, 2024 21:24 UTC
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, right, meets Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at the Presidential Palace in Cairo on Thursday. APEgyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, right, meets Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at the Presidential Palace in Cairo on Thursday.
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October 17, 2024 21:19 UTC
Live updates: Follow the latest on Israel-GazaAt least 22 people were killed on Thursday in an Israeli strike on a school housing displaced families in Jabalia camp in northern Gaza that has been under siege for about two weeks. The strike hit the Abu Hussein school, run by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, in the camp. Footage on social media showed flames spreading from tent to tent as the injured were carried out on carts. “Most of the injured in the school attack are in critical condition, and the bodies … arrived in pieces,” Fares Afaneh, head of the ambulance services in northern Gaza, said. Israel has cut off the northern strip from the rest of Gaza with no food, water, medication, or aid entering since October 1.
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October 17, 2024 20:57 UTC