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Why a proposed Horn of Africa bloc could destabilise the larger region

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Ingo Henneberg and Sören Stapel |September 8, 2020  | The Conversation Relations in the Horn of Africa are complex and complicated. They are characterised by deeply ingrained rivalries between Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia in a conflict-ridden region. For decades, it has been known for civil war, conflict, and poor economic development. Somalia is a … [Read more...] about Why a proposed Horn of Africa bloc could destabilise the larger region

GERD construction may stall because of financial problems: former minister

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October 20, 2020 | Egypt Independent The construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) may stall, as the Italian companies that are set to build the dam have not yet been paid, according to Egypt’s former Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Mohamed Nasr Eddin Allam. He revealed, during a phone interview with TeN TV channel on Monday, that Ethiopia … [Read more...] about GERD construction may stall because of financial problems: former minister

In Ethiopia, a heated political tug-of-war sparks security fears

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Concerns grow as bitter dispute between Abiy Ahmed’s federal government and Tigray regional leaders intensifies. Elias Gebreselassie | 19 October 2020 | Aljazeera Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been locked in a bitter dispute with the political party that used to dominate the country’s politics for decades, raising questions about … [Read more...] about In Ethiopia, a heated political tug-of-war sparks security fears