Tag: Ethiopia

The Secrets of Tog Wajaale Women

The Secrets of Tog Wajaale Women

At the onset of COVID-19, the Government of Somaliland issued directives to manage the spread of the virus. On top of complete lockdowns, curfews, and closing of borders, public health measures were enforced in most public places. Although vital in curbing the spread of the virus, these measures significantly impacted on trade particularly micro and small traders, and informal traders. Continue reading “The Secrets of Tog Wajaale Women”

Ethiopia Becomes a Strategic Headache for Washington

Ethiopia Becomes a Strategic Headache for Washington

As the battle between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government and rebels from the Tigray region continues, tensions are growing between Washington and its Ethiopian former ally. The Biden administration is now considering imposing sanctions against Addis Ababa, once considered a strategic and trustworthy partner in an unstable East Africa. Continue reading “Ethiopia Becomes a Strategic Headache for Washington”

Aid Neutrality under Fire in Ethiopia’s Widening Conflict

Aid Neutrality under Fire in Ethiopia’s Widening Conflict

Ethiopian government accusations that aid agencies are supporting rebel forces in Tigray have left international relief organizations concerned for the security of frontline staff, even as conflict escalates and hundreds of thousands of people face famine. Continue reading “Aid Neutrality under Fire in Ethiopia’s Widening Conflict”

Ethiopia says US plans ‘substantial financial support’

America’s top diplomat in his final Africa stop on Tuesday discussed dramatic political reforms with Ethiopia’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning prime minister, and the U.S. plans to provide “substantial financial support” to strengthen them, Ethiopia said. Continue reading “Ethiopia says US plans ‘substantial financial support’”