Category: Politics

Oct 29
US State Secretary Calls for De-escalation by Ethiopia and Eritrea

Marco Rubio urged dialogue under a 2018 peace deal between Ethiopia and Eritrea amid regional tensions.

Oct 29
Ethiopia’s PM Warns Eritrea of ‘Severe Consequences’ Over Support for Rebels

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed warned Eritrea that it faces "severe consequences" if it continues to support rebels in Ethiopia, according to a report.

Oct 29
Liberal Court Stuns with Ruling That Hands Trump Major Immigration Win

Donald Trump scored two immigration victories as the First Circuit reversed orders blocking Temporary Protected Status termination for South Sudan and Ethiopia migrants.

Oct 29
Tigray Conflict Revives Fears of Ethiopia-Eritrea War

Renewed conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region risks a wider regional war with Eritrea amid political rifts, border tensions and fragile peace processes, The Hindu reports.

Oct 29
Former NFL Star Running for Congo Presidency Warns Trump’s Minerals Deal is at Risk Due to Kinshasa’s Bad Governance and Chinese Dominance

Former NFL player and DRC presidential candidate Patrice Majondo Mwamba warns that the Trump administration's minerals deal with the DRC could be derailed by poor governance and Chinese influence.

Oct 29
Putin Proposes New Insurance Mechanism at BRICS Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a new insurance mechanism and a grain market initiative among BRICS nations.

Oct 29
Perry’s attack on the Peace Corps reveals a dangerous ignorance | PennLive letters

A former volunteer who endured harsh conditions in Ethiopia explains why Kennedy's program remains America's most cost-effective diplomatic tool—and why 240,000 returned volunteers prove its value.

Oct 29
China’s GERD Leverage: Can Beijing Broker a Deal Between Egypt and Ethiopia?

China has growing economic and diplomatic leverage over Ethiopia. Can Beijing use its influence to help Egypt and Ethiopia resolve the GERD dispute?

Oct 29
Why the United States Should Recognize Somaliland

U.S. allies won’t love it, but American interests come first, argues the author, referencing Israel's recognition of Somaliland in late December 2025.

Oct 29
Federal Judge Lifts Final Remaining Block on Trump Ending TPS

District Judge Brian Murphy lifted an administrative order that had prevented the Department of Homeland Security from ending TPS for Ethiopia.