Ethiopia’s Neighbors Explained, Ports, Eritrea, Somalia
Ethiopia's neighbours shape its trade and security. Djibouti handles about 97% of its seaborne cargo, and Eritrea cut ties on...
October 3, 2026Topic
Horn of Africa
Somalia and Djibouti Leaders Meet Amid Ethiopia War
Ethiopia’s war has flared near the route that carries over 90% of its trade. Somalia’s president flew to Djibouti on...
October 2, 2026
Eritrea Cuts Ties With Ethiopia After Embassy Order
Eritrea cut all diplomatic ties with Ethiopia on 1 October 2026 after Addis Ababa closed its Asmara embassy and expelled...
October 2, 2026
Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea of Funding Rebels as War Returns to Its North
Ethiopia says Eritrea is funding a new seven-group rebel alliance that unites former enemies, four years after a war that...
September 26, 2026
Landlocked Ethiopia Starts US$660 Million Fuel Pipeline to Djibouti’s Coast
Landlocked Ethiopia, home to 135 million people, broke ground on a US$660 million pipeline from Djibouti that should cut fuel...
September 25, 2026
Tigray Offensive in Ethiopia: Airports Seized, Flights Halted
The Tigray offensive has closed three airports in northern Ethiopia and halted Ethiopian Airlines flights. Here is what is confirmed...
September 24, 2026
Djibouti Frees and Deports a South African Journalist After Four Days
Micah Reddy was released from Djibouti custody on 22 September 2026 and deported home to South Africa after four days,...
September 22, 2026
Ethiopia Harvest May Fall 30% as Kiremt Rains Fail
FEWS NET says Ethiopia’s meher harvest could be up to 30% below average after the poorest kiremt rains on record,...
September 16, 2026
Somaliland Pushes UN Recognition Drive on Sidelines of General Assembly
Somaliland is using the UN General Assembly season to press 193 states for recognition, leaning on Berbera port access and...
September 10, 2026