Eritrea and Ethiopia have made peace. How it happened and what next: ShutterstockThis week Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed visited neighbouring Eritrea, to be greeted by President Isaias Afwerki. The vast crowds that thronged the normally quiet streets of Eritrea’s capital, Asmara, were simply overjoyed. They sang and they danced as Abiy’s car … [Read more...] about Eritrea and Ethiopia have made peace. How it happened and what next | The Conversation
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How Ethiopia and Kenya have put a world heritage site in danger | The Conversation
How Ethiopia and Kenya have put a world heritage site in danger: Central Island, the breeding ground of what was once the world’s largest population of Nile Crocodile Sean AveryLake Turkana is the world’s largest desert lake. Located in Kenya’s remote northern arid lands, it is the most saline of Africa’s great lakes, and its vast aquatic resources contribute to the livelihoods … [Read more...] about How Ethiopia and Kenya have put a world heritage site in danger | The Conversation
What peace between Eritrea and Ethiopia will mean for the Horn of Africa | The Conversation
What peace between Eritrea and Ethiopia will mean for the Horn of Africa: Ethiopia and Eritrea could strike a peace deal. ShutterstockNo one saw it coming, but a lasting peace deal may have finally arrived for Ethiopia and its longtime sparring partner, Eritrea. The two countries, which share a common culture, language, and history, have been at odds for years. The conflict … [Read more...] about What peace between Eritrea and Ethiopia will mean for the Horn of Africa | The Conversation
Explosion at rally proves that Ethiopia isn’t out of the woods yet | The Conversation
Explosion at rally proves that Ethiopia isn't out of the woods yet: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed minutes before an explosion. EPA-EFE/STRAt least two people died and 156 were wounded in a grenade attack at a political rally in Addis Ababa addressed by reformist Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Abiy was a surprise guest on the day and, moments after sitting down once … [Read more...] about Explosion at rally proves that Ethiopia isn’t out of the woods yet | The Conversation
Why the state of emergency in Ethiopia could destabilise the Horn of Africa | The Conversation
Why the state of emergency in Ethiopia could destabilise the Horn of Africa: Protests are taking place in Ethiopia's Amhara region an opposition stronghold. Zehabesha/CourtesyFormer Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn sent shock waves through the region when he abruptly tendered his resignation. Desalegn said that he had made the decision to facilitate efforts … [Read more...] about Why the state of emergency in Ethiopia could destabilise the Horn of Africa | The Conversation
