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Ethiopia

After failing at the UN, Sisi turns to MBZ for GERD support

The second phase of filling the vast Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam started on 5 July. Egypt, which failed to convince the UN to take up the issue, is doing all it can to get the UAE strongman to block Addis.

Subscribers only Diplomacy Running story - The Renaissance Dam 21.07.2021

Afar Region left licking its wounds after Tigray clashes

Northern Afar on front line of Addis-Mekele war © Indigo Publications

Subscribers only Politics 13.07.2021

Ethiopian cold shoulder for EU envoy

Tension is rising between Brussels and Addis Ababa. In the midst of intense dialogue, notably on the issue of the war in Tigray, the EU's new special envoy for the Horn of Africa, Annette Weber, is still waiting to meet with the Ethiopian autoritites.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 13.07.2021

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Sissi struggles to rally Kenyatta on GERD

A UN Security Council meeting on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is being held in New York this Thursday, at Tunisia's request. Egypt is pushing hard for the adoption of a resolution on the issue, despite a lack of consensus between the council's African members.

Subscribers only Energy, Diplomacy Running story - The Renaissance Dam 08.07.2021

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Tigray conflict puts Abiy's back against the wall

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali © Terje Bendiksby/EPA/Newscom/MaxPPP

Subscribers only Politics 06.07.2021

Nekemte-Bure road project attempts to get back on its feet after Indian firm IL&FS fiasco

China's Chongqing International Construction Corp was roped in late 2020 to replace IL&FS Transportation Networks to upgrade a 258-km stretch of road between Nekemte and Bure, but it may struggle to make up for lost time.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 06.07.2021

Feltman gradually eclipses Booth

Washington's new Horn of Africa envoy has taken over many of the files previously handled by its envoy for the Sudans.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 05.07.2021

Jeffrey Feltman, new US special envoy for the Horn of Africa.

Addis Ababa and Djibouti about to call for bids for a second interconnection line

State-run electric companies Electricité de Djibouti (EdD) and Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) recently began looking for a consultant to work on a project to build the second power interconnection line between Ethiopia and Djibouti.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 05.07.2021

Regional expert Annette Weber appointed EU special envoy for Horn

The German academic Annette Weber, who takes on her new role on 1 July, will have her work cut out for her as she surveys a region marked by the conflict in Tigray, a complex election in Somalia and Sudan's fraught transition.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 01.07.2021

EU Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, Annette Weber.

54 Capital hires former Al Mada legal director to sort out Addis Pharma

The London-based, Ethiopia-focused fund has recruited Jamila Dahib to run its legal affairs. One of the top priorities of the former employee of Mohammed VI's holding company Al Mada will be to clear up the status of Addis Pharmaceutical Factory, which the war in Tigray has brought to a standstill.

Subscribers only Business 29.06.2021

Abiy forced to make major concessions to mobile licence candidates

After the failure of a first tender for two mobile network licences, the government has made a dramatic U-turn.

Subscribers only Business 29.06.2021

The final obstacles on the road to Ethio Telecom's privatisation

On 14 June, the Ethiopian government kick-started the tendering process for the future partial privatisation of the state-owned telephone operator Ethio Telecom.

Subscribers only Business 25.06.2021

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Abiy tries to charm Europe's top pharma groups

The Ethiopian government has made the pharmaceuticals sector one of its priorities and introduced financial incentives to lure foreign investors into the country, a bait that so far has only lured Asian groups.

Free access Business 24.06.2021

Abiy tightens visa policy amid electoral tensions

Over the past few days, Ethiopia has suspended visas on arrival and electronic visas, for non-Ethiopians wishing to enter the country

Subscribers only Diplomacy 22.06.2021

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Sisi tries containment tactics against Abiy's Renaissance dam

In his race to stop Ethiopia from filling its huge Renaissance dam, the Egyptian president is rallying the Nile Basin countries to his cause one by one.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 17.06.2021

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was received on 27 May 2021 in Djibouti by his counterpart Ismail Omar Guelleh.

Secret service delegation tours Balkans to procure security equipment

A few days ago, members of Ethiopia's general staff landed in Sarajevo at the request of the Bosnian government, to procure military equipment for the country's federal army.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 16.06.2021

Abiy takes on Western critics

New US sanctions on some of its politicians signals the growing international pressure on Ethiopia. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has dispatched ministers to Europe and is preparing to send a delegation to Washington to smooth things over with the Western powers.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 14.06.2021

Paris boosts new naval force with two Sillinger speedboats

France is equipping the Ethiopian navy with two Sillinger boats in a bid to capture a share of the market for its shipyards. Ethiopia does not have an access to the sea, but it hopes to house its fleet in a port in Eritrea or Djibouti.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 09.06.2021

French bosses union Medef revamps its African staff

The Africa branch of the French employers' association may be getting a new head of East Africa on top of the confirmed change of director.

Subscribers only Business 08.06.2021

World Bank considers billion-dollar investment in electricity infrastructure for Horn

The five Horn of Africa countries - Kenya, Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Sudan - could be in line for financing to the tune of $1.035bn from the World Bank.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 07.06.2021

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Sisi tries two-pronged attack on Abiy via Khartoum and Djibouti

The Egyptian army wants to capitalise on President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's visit to Djibouti last week to strengthen cooperation with the country in hope of securing a permanent presence there. Cairo generals, which have already firmed up ties with their counterparts in Sudan, are fighting Ethiopia's plans to continue filling the Renaissance dam this summer.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 04.06.2021

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Djiboutian President Ismail Omar Guelleh in Djibouti.

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After failing at the UN, Sisi turns to MBZ for GERD support

Afar Region left licking its wounds after Tigray clashes

Ethiopian cold shoulder for EU envoy

Spotlight
Sissi struggles to rally Kenyatta on GERD

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Tigray conflict puts Abiy's back against the wall

Nekemte-Bure road project attempts to get back on its feet after Indian firm IL&FS fiasco

Feltman gradually eclipses Booth

Addis Ababa and Djibouti about to call for bids for a second interconnection line

Regional expert Annette Weber appointed EU special envoy for Horn

54 Capital hires former Al Mada legal director to sort out Addis Pharma

Abiy forced to make major concessions to mobile licence candidates

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Abiy tries to charm Europe's top pharma groups

Abiy tightens visa policy amid electoral tensions

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Sisi tries containment tactics against Abiy's Renaissance dam

Secret service delegation tours Balkans to procure security equipment

Abiy takes on Western critics

Paris boosts new naval force with two Sillinger speedboats

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World Bank considers billion-dollar investment in electricity infrastructure for Horn

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Sisi tries two-pronged attack on Abiy via Khartoum and Djibouti

Abiy dithers amid deepening Addis housing crisis

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MBZ dominates fence-mending efforts between Abiy and Hamdok

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Ethiopia

After failing at the UN, Sisi turns to MBZ for GERD support

Afar Region left licking its wounds after Tigray clashes

Ethiopian cold shoulder for EU envoy

Spotlight Sissi struggles to rally Kenyatta on GERD

Spotlight Tigray conflict puts Abiy's back against the wall

Nekemte-Bure road project attempts to get back on its feet after Indian firm IL&FS fiasco

Feltman gradually eclipses Booth

Addis Ababa and Djibouti about to call for bids for a second interconnection line

Regional expert Annette Weber appointed EU special envoy for Horn

54 Capital hires former Al Mada legal director to sort out Addis Pharma

Abiy forced to make major concessions to mobile licence candidates

The final obstacles on the road to Ethio Telecom's privatisation

Spotlight Abiy tries to charm Europe's top pharma groups

Abiy tightens visa policy amid electoral tensions

Spotlight Sisi tries containment tactics against Abiy's Renaissance dam

Secret service delegation tours Balkans to procure security equipment

Abiy takes on Western critics

Paris boosts new naval force with two Sillinger speedboats

French bosses union Medef revamps its African staff

World Bank considers billion-dollar investment in electricity infrastructure for Horn

Spotlight Sisi tries two-pronged attack on Abiy via Khartoum and Djibouti

Abiy dithers amid deepening Addis housing crisis

Eritrea leaves Ethiopia's ambassador in limbo

MBZ dominates fence-mending efforts between Abiy and Hamdok

Former Tigrayan masterspy lands in Accra

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Gabon
Gunvor secrets (2/2): the hidden clauses of the Assala Energy buyout

Gabon
Gunvor secrets (1/2): the Libreville oil mega-deal mystery

Spotlight
Sissi struggles to rally Kenyatta on GERD

Spotlight
Tigray conflict puts Abiy's back against the wall

Spotlight
Abiy tries to charm Europe's top pharma groups

Spotlight
Sisi tries containment tactics against Abiy's Renaissance dam

Spotlight
Sisi tries two-pronged attack on Abiy via Khartoum and Djibouti