By Neamin Zeleke, A myth underlying Western relations with Ethiopia regards that country’s military as a reliable and stable partner in the Horn of Africa and has dominated U.S. and European policy for more than two decades. This narrative has of late been increasing in influence and impact as foreign allies have grown increasingly dependent […]
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By Sophia Tesfamariam, President Barack Obama’s recent trip to Africa, touted as his legacy tour, did not garner the attention and excitement in the mainstream media as his previous visits did. The US President’s itinerary included only two countries, Ethiopia and Kenya and analysts in the region speculated that he chose the two nations, one […]
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By ESAT, FIVE opposition rebel groups fighting against the Ethiopian government have signed a cooperation agreement that they say would culminate in eventual unification. In a press statement sent to ESAT on May 15, 2015, Tigray People’s Democratic Movement (TPDM), Gambella People’s Liberation Movement (GPLM), Benishangul Peoples Liberation Movement (BPLM), Amhara Democratic Force Movement (ADFM) […]
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By TesfaNews, THEIR mission inside Eritrea enters its second week. The Two prominent reporters from the Ethiopian Satellite Television (ESAT) yesterday reported about their unexpected encounter with President Isaias Afwerki. What caught the reporters with surprise was the place of the encounter as it happens fast and without a warrant.
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