Category: Ethiopia
ETHIOPIA: The Weeknd talks about his journey from Scarborough to world stages
Does Abel Tesfaye ever sleep? Judging by the hectic pace of his life these past few months for the 32-year-old, Toronto-born superstar sensation known as The Weeknd, one would have their doubts. Aside from being knee deep in rehearsals in Philadelphia for “After Hours til Dawn” — a multi-year, worldwide, stadium-filling extravaganza that was supposed…
ETHIOPIA: The Weeknd Goodwill Ambassador
Just six months after The Weeknd shared on Instagram that he planned to donate $1 million to provide two million meals —through the United Nations World Food Programme —to Ethiopians facing hunger, the Canadian singer has officially been named a Goodwill Ambassador by the humanitarian organization. The recognition for the After Hours crooner, born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, took place…
SOMALIA: Russia Pledged To Help African Countries Finally Complete The Process Of Decolonization
MOSCOW (HAN) JULY 24. 2022. Public Diplomacy and Regional Stability Initiatives News. Monitoring Regional Issues. BY: Andrew Korybko When one thinks about liberation, the first thing that comes to the minds of many is Africa’s decolonization cause, which regrettably hasn’t yet been completed in full. It therefore naturally follows that if Russia wants to obtain…
ETHIOPIA: Russian FM Sergey Lavrov Will Pay A Working Visit
Addis Ababa, July 21, 2022 (FBC) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will pay a working visit to Ethiopia next week. Embassy of Russia in Addis Ababa stated that Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will meet senior government officials, members of the diplomatic communities of various countries and representatives of the African Union Commission during his…
ETHIOPIA: China Calls For ‘Immediate Ceasefire’ In Ukraine
All parties to the conflict should “sit down, calm down” and resume talks, Beijing’s ambassador to the US has said China calls for an “immediate ceasefire” in Ukraine and the resumption of talks between all of the parties involved in the conflict, including the US and NATO, Chinese Ambassador to the US Qin Gang said on Wednesday.…
SOMALIA: ‘We do not negotiate with terrorists’ – but why?
For decades, politicians in the US and the UK have regularly stated that ‘we do not negotiate with terrorists’, arguing that it is both morally indefensible and impractical – likely to encourage more terrorism and legitimize terrorist aims. However, other Western governments have negotiated with terrorist groups. In 2014, countries including France and Spain were…
Ethiopia: EUCap Concerned Anti-Piracy Mandate off Somalia
Addis Ababa (HAN) Regional Maritime security monitor By. January 16, 2022. EUCAP Somalia contributes to the establishment and capacity building of maritime civilian law enforcement capability in Somalia, including Somaliland. Updated issue By The MARITIME EXECUTIVE. EU Concerned by the Looming Expiry of Anti-Piracy Mandate off Somalia Somalia is embroiled in a political crisis as…
Somaliland to Join British Commonwealth Again:1954
London (HAN) 17 January 2022 – Diplomacy and Regional Security Issues for The latest news and announcements including. President of Rwanda, and Commonwealth Secretary-General, The Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland QC, have announced the postponement of CHOGM 2021 as a result of the continuing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Leaders of the Commonwealth countries meet every 2…
Somaliland: It is time to put diplomacy first
Is Ethiopia Preparing for War on Somaliland? According to Reuters: The Biden administration must reaffirm that the United States recognizes the immutability of Somaliland’s (and Somalia’s) recognized borders. It is time to put diplomacy first. BERBERA, SOMALILAND—The Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa is quiet. Whereas a month ago, the Ethiopian Army appeared to be…
EU SAYS HUMANITARIAN AID IN TIGRAY USED “AS A WEAPON OF WAR”; WARNS THOSE RESPONSIBLE “WILL BE HELD TO ACCOUNT”
The European Union said humanitarian aid blockades by military forces in Tigray “are severely impeding the ability for assistance to reach rural areas, where the humanitarian crisis is at the worst level,” and warns “those responsible for deliberately preventing timely access will be held to account.” Full Statement The United Nations have confirmed that military…