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June 3, 2026

Security and Political Tensions in Mogadishu Between the Government and the Opposition Threaten to Erupt into Civil War

The capital, Mogadishu, is witnessing a security and political escalation following the government's designation of specific areas for demonstrations announced by the opposition for tomorrow, Thursday. This could lead to an armed conflict with dire consequences... Details
June 1, 2026

The Ballot Boxes are Determining Ethiopia’s Future: Will Abiy Ahmed Secure a New Term?

As per the election schedule of June 1st , Ethiopia witnessed a large turnout of citizens voting in the parliamentary and regional council elections this morning. The turnout exceeded expectations, prompting the Ethiopian National Electoral Commission to extend voting hours beyond the scheduled closing time... For more details
April 5, 2026

The Rapid Support Forces Have Released Academics After Detaining Them in Security Circumstances

An official source from the Rapid Support Forces stated that the decision to release the detained academics was made voluntarily as a goodwill gesture towards the citizens, and that there is no truth to the claims made by some media outlets affiliated with the Sovereign Council.
March 19, 2026

Abiy Ahmed Congratulates Ethiopian Muslims on Eid, Considering It Opportunity to Consolidate National Unity

In a message posted on social media, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed congratulated Muslims in Ethiopia, describing Eid al-Fitr as an occasion to reinforce the values of cooperation, peace, and national unity. In his message, he called upon the Ethiopian people to...