Somalia: Security improving after Kismayo’s capture

The long efforts by the TFG and other pro-government forces, including AMISOM and Ethiopian units,.

The Ethiopia – Sudan Joint Defense Committee meeting

The 7th Ethio-Sudanese Joint Defense Committee of the Chiefs of Staff concluded its three day.

Opposition rally demands PM Hailemariam’s resignation

Members of the Ethiopian opposition held in protest rallied against Ethiopia’s new Prime Minister Hailmariam.

Somalia: Al Shabaab retreats from Kismayou city

Islamist militants in Somalia say they have withdrawn from their southern stronghold of Kismayo, following.

PM Hailemarim Desalegn speech at the UN [full text]

Statement by H.E. Mr. Hailemarim Desalegn Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

Kenyan, Somali forces capture parts of Kismayou city

African forces pushed al-Qaeda- linked militants from some positions in Somalia’s coastal city of Kismayo.

Italy honors Fascist War Criminal infuriating Ethiopians

The news that Italy built a mausoleum and memorial park dedicated to the Fascist war.

Ethiopian: PM Hailemariam sworn in – A Week in the Horn

Ato Hailemariam Desalegn, previously Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, was sworn in.

PM Hailemariam Desalegn inaugural speech full text]

Speech delivered to the House of Peoples’ Representatives by H.E Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn at.

Somalia: Hizbul Islam quits its alliance with al-Shabaab

There are reports today that Hizbul Islam, one of the extremist factions allied with Al-Shabaab.