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Israel’s recognition of Somaliland is about political alliances, not legal principles

Israel’s decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent nation has been described as historic by Somaliland’s president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi. He framed the December 2025 declaration as the first decisive breach in the wall of diplomatic isolation that has surrounded Somaliland for more than three decades.

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Another war in the Horn of Africa would be disastrous for one of the world’s most repressive nations

The geopolitical temperature is rising in the Red Sea.

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The making and breaking of Uganda: an interview with scholar Mahmood Mamdani

In his latest book, Slow Poison: Idi Amin, Yoweri Museveni, and the Making of the Ugandan State, anthropologist Mahmood Mamdani explains the factors and characters – Idi Amin and Yoweri Museveni – that shaped post-independence Uganda.

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DeepSeek's AI gains traction in developing nations, Microsoft report says

DeepSeek, China's leading artificial intelligence start-up, is popular in countries such as Belarus, Russia, Syria, Iran and Ethiopia, according to a new Microsoft study.

Euronews

Ethiopians gather for Orthodox Christmas Eve candlelight ceremony

Thousands gathered for Ethiopia's Orthodox Christmas Eve in Addis Ababa, marking the end of a 43-day fast with prayers, hymns, and midnight Mass.

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How the climate crisis is changing an ancient way of life in Ethiopia

ON THE GROUND: Families have been raising livestock in the Afar region of northeastern Ethiopia for centuries, but Nick Ferris finds that these traditions are changing thanks to the impact of the climate crisis

The Independent UK

Caught in the crossfire of war, a community in Ethiopia keeps preaching peace

The Arwa Amba in northern Ethiopia has been widely hailed for its radical commitment to equality, peace and pacifism. Now, fighting has erupted on its doorstep, and the community is struggling to stay unaffected.

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Mass protests sweep Somalia after Israel recognises breakaway Somaliland

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has triggered nationwide protests in Somalia and urgent diplomatic talks, as the Somali government warns the move threatens its territorial integrity and stability in the Horn of Africa.

Radio France Internationale

Democracy in retreat amid growing global conflict and aid cuts, warns David Miliband

WORLD OF TROUBLE: David Miliband tells the World of Trouble podcast with Sam Kiley that there currently 59 significant conflicts going on around the world, including Sudan, DRC, Gaza, Ethiopia and Myanmar

The Independent UK

Protests draw largest turnout of Somalis since Israel's recognition of Somaliland

Somalis have gathered across the country to protest Israel's recognition of Somaliland

The Independent UK

‘We walked over corpses’: Mother reveals journey out of hell in northern Ethiopia during Tigray war

Shushay and her six children were among three million people displaced from their homes during the conflict between 2020 and 2022

The Independent UK

10 things we learned about our human ancestors in 2025

Findings about our human ancestors continue to surprise us, especially those from 2025.

LiveScience

Africa’s rarest carnivore: the story of the first Ethiopian wolf ever captured, nursed and returned to the wild

What’s the value of one animal? When a wild animal is found badly injured, the most humane option is often euthanasia to prevent further suffering. That’s what usually happens, and sometimes for good reason. Even when the resources to rescue one animal are available, a rehabilitated animal brought back into…

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Scientists claim 'Lucy' may not be our direct ancestor after all, stoking fierce debate

Recent fossil finds could mean that "Lucy" wasn't our direct ancestor, some scientists say. Others strongly disagree.

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India's Modi visits Ethiopia and calls for renewed bilateral relations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a strategic relationship with Ethiopia during his first visit to the country

Evening Standard

The mother who unites a community around her cooking in Bristol

Using her mother’s Ethiopian recipes, Meriam brings sustenance to her local English community — with the help of ACH, a remarkable social enterprise that supported her journey

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Internet shutdowns are increasing dramatically in Africa – a new book explains why

Between 2016 and 2024 there were 193 internet shutdowns imposed in 41 African countries. This form of social control is a growing trend in the continent, according to a new open access source book. It has provided the first-ever comparative analysis of how and why African states use blackouts –…

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Eritrea withdraws from regional bloc as UN expresses concern over tensions with Ethiopia

Eritrea has withdrawn from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development

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Ethiopia is committed to peace and dialogue in the Amhara region

Letters: Ambassador Biruk Mekonnen Demissie responds to a photo essay about the Fano insurgency in the Horn of Africa

The Independent UK

Ethiopia embraces big projects but risks another war by seeking access to the sea

Ethiopia’s prime minister loves big projects

The Conversation

Facing myriad global pressures, Iran intensifies outreach to African partners for critical needs

Burkina Faso’s security minister headed to Tehran on Nov. 12, 2025, for high-level talks with Iranian officials. The visit was a fruitful one: The West African nation reopened its Iranian embassy, finalized new agreements on security cooperation and held discussions about strengthening relations in agriculture and industry.

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Uganda stops granting refugee status for Eritreans, Somalis and Ethiopians

Government once seen as progressive on migration says aid cuts to blame for excluding countries ‘not experiencing war’

The Independent UK

How the world’s largest humanitarian organisation is changing in the era of Trump’s aid cuts

ON THE GROUND: The UN’s World Food Programme has a reputation for handing out large quantities of food in disaster zones and then moving on. But in Ethiopia, Nick Ferris finds an aid agency increasingly prioritising ‘resilience’ and aiming to make the country self-sustaining. However, escalating aid cuts and the…

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African land policy reforms have been good for women and communities – but review of 18 countries shows major gaps

Land tenure is the relationship, defined in law and customs, that people as individuals or groups have with land. It involves a bundle of rights to land, such as the right to use, sell, or bequeath land. Secure tenure is crucial for people to have secure homes, for food production,…

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Satellites capture aftermath of Ethiopian volcano's 1st eruption in recorded history (images)

What do volcanic plumes look like from space?

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