Abiy Ahmed

Ethiopia Raises Concerns Over Transition in Somalia Peacekeeping Mission

Ethiopia Raises Concerns Over Transition in Somalia Peacekeeping Mission

Ethiopia has voiced serious concerns about the ongoing transition from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) to a new peace support mission, warning that the change could destabilize the Horn of Africa. In a press statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday, Ethiopia emphasized that the transition is fraught with risks, as the region enters what it described as "uncharted waters." The Ethiopian government criticized what it sees as the international community's failure to heed warnings from Ethiopia and other Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs). According to the statement, Ethiopia is being pressured to overlook hostile…
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Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed in Sudan To Address Conflict

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed in Sudan To Address Conflict

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has landed in Port Sudan, Sudan, marking the beginning of a crucial working visit aimed at addressing stability concerns in the region. Upon arrival, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was warmly received by Sudan’s de facto leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. The visit comes against the backdrop of ongoing conflict in Sudan, primarily between factions led by General al-Burhan and General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemetti), leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict, which escalated in April 2023, has led to widespread violence and instability, exacerbating Sudan’s humanitarian crisis. At its core are disputes over…
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