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Ethiopia
Fresh Voices Exhibition Puts Ethiopia’s Emerging Artists in the Spotlight
A new group exhibition in Addis Ababa is giving six emerging Ethiopian artists a platform …
Ethiopia
Ethiopia Prepares for Major Celebration of Shadey, Ashenda and Solel Traditions
Ethiopia is preparing for a major cultural celebration in Addis Ababa showcasing Shadey, A…
Ethiopia
Brazil Opens Addis Ababa Office as Ethiopia Trade Ties Expand
Brazil has opened a permanent trade and investment promotion office in Addis Ababa, creati…
Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s New Parliament Sets Stage for Next Government
Ethiopia’s new parliamentary balance is setting the stage for the country’s next federal g…
Ethiopia
Fresh Tensions Put Ethiopia’s Tigray Peace Deal Under Pressure
Renewed tensions in northern Ethiopia are putting the Tigray peace process under fresh pre…
Eritrea
Eritrea Expands Genomic Testing to Strengthen Disease Detection
Eritrea is strengthening its healthcare system through expanded genomic sequencing, helpin…
Eritrea
Eritrea Advances Digital Data Systems With New Statistical Modernisation Drive
Eritrea is strengthening its use of digital data and statistical technology, with a new ph…
Eritrea
Eritrea and Egypt Deepen Push for Industrial Investment and Trade
Eritrea and Egypt are expanding economic cooperation, with joint investment, industrial de…
Eritrea
Eritrea’s Regional Diplomacy Gains Fresh Attention as Horn of Africa Tensions Persist
Eritrea’s diplomatic role in the Horn of Africa is drawing renewed attention as Asmara mai…
Eritrea
Sudan Army Chief Returns to Eritrea for Fresh Talks With Afwerki
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has returned to Asmara for talks with Eritrean …
Somalia
New Review Highlights Somalia’s Push for a More Resilient Health System
A new 2026 health-system review highlights Somalia’s efforts to move beyond emergency heal…
Somalia
Somalia Prepares for Major Digital Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Conference
Somalia’s technology sector is preparing for SomNOG9 in Mogadishu, a major ICT gathering f…
Somalia
Somalia Opens New Trade Opportunities After AfCFTA Ratification
Somalia is positioning itself for greater regional trade and investment after ratifying th…
Somalia
Somalia Moves Toward Seven-Month Election Timetable After Political Deadlock
Somalia is moving closer to an electoral timetable after President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud r…
Somalia
Puntland Launches Fresh Security Operation Against Islamic State in Somalia
Puntland security forces have launched a fresh operation against Islamic State militants i…
Malawi
Malawi’s Umhlangano Festival Expands Cultural Mission
Malawi’s Umhlangano Cultural Festival is taking on a broader community role this year, com…
Malawi
New Study Highlights Impact of Health-System Investment in Malawi
New research published this week highlights how health-system investments in Malawi have c…
Malawi
Malawi Steps Up Drive for More US Investment and Trade
Malawi is intensifying efforts to attract United States investment and expand bilateral tr…
Malawi
Malawi Parliament Faces Legal Challenge Over State Investigations
A Malawian citizen has launched a legal challenge against Parliament’s authority to invest…
Malawi
Malawi Court Delays Bail Ruling in High-Profile Corruption Case
A Malawi court has delayed its ruling on bail for Chinese businessman Lin Yunhua, with the…