Ethiopia

Could Egyptian military deployment in Somalia upset Horn of Africa balance of power? - analysis

This potentially important development comes as Pakistan and Turkey may also be deploying forces to Saudi Arabia to support the Kingdom’s defenses against the Houthis.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Military personnel stand guard on the day of Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly's visit to the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Rafah, Egypt, October 31, 2023.
Members of the Ethiopian Federal Police (EFP) patrol after Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) army retreated from the regional capital Mekelle, Tigray Region, Ethiopia, October 8, 2026.

Ethiopian-Eritrean fighting raises fears of wider war as Egypt builds Red Sea alliance - analysis

Drone strikes in northern Ethiopia, competing claims over Red Sea access, and a new four-country diplomatic alignment threaten to deepen instability across the Horn of Africa.

|ByWASEEM ABU MAHADI / THE MEDIA LINE
Men ride in a vehicle bearing the Tigray region flag on the streets of Mekelle, Ethiopia, in this screengrab from a handout video released October 4, 2026.

Ethiopian government retakes capital of Tigray region as fight against rebels continues

The taking of Mekelle by pro-government forces is a major loss for the opposition alliance led by the TPLF, which launched a big offensive on September 23 against the Ethiopian military.

|ByREUTERS
Houthi police officers stand guard upon the arrival of Houthi prisoners upon their arrival from the Red Sea coast, in Sana'a, Yemen, September 12, 2026

Red Sea conflicts converge as Ethiopia, Yemen, Sudan crises deepen regional instability - analysis

Tensions in the Horn of Africa are growing increasingly linked to the wars in Yemen, Sudan, Ethiopia, and the Red Sea

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Iran: You are so not invited to my sons’ bar mitzvah

Twin bnei mitzvah, Persian palace dreams, and Iranian missiles lead to an unforgettable Shabbat Zachor.

MARCH 7, 2026ByJUDITH SEGALOFF
Bar Mitzvah boys the day before all the excitement begins.

The Nile dam standoff is heating up, and Israel is caught between allies - analysis

As Trump reenters the Nile dispute, tensions in the Horn of Africa rise, leaving Israel to navigate an increasingly complex and combustible regional landscape

MARCH 4, 2026ByBEN LYNFIELD
Tigray, in northern Ethiopia, which is still recovering from a two-year war between the Ethiopian government and allied forces on one side, and Tigrayan forces on the other, during which the region’s economy was devastated and many were displaced.

From Barak to Herzog: Reflections on decades of covering Israeli diplomacy - comment

From prime ministers to the president, diplomatic trips reveal the evolution of Israel and its press.

MARCH 1, 2026ByHERB KEINON
Israel Aerospace Industries workers’ union chairman Yair Katz is seen ceremonially removing the "experimental" sticker on the Wings of Zion, Israel's answer to Air Force One.

Grapevine: Shira Banki's Way

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

FEBRUARY 28, 2026ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
A person takes a photo of a memorial sign showing the image of Shira Banki, an Israeli teenager who was stabbed during the 2015 Jerusalem Pride Parade, during the 21st annual Jerusalem Pride Parade in Jerusalem on June 1, 2023.

Isaac Herzog returns to Ethiopia: Strengthening Israel's ties with Africa

Israel has a long history with Ethiopia,  dating back to the time of Queen Makeda, the Queen of Sheba, who, according to legend, visited King Solomon in Jerusalem, and had a son Menelik with him.

FEBRUARY 25, 2026ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Isaac Herzog attends a ceremony marking the Jewish holiday of Tu Bishvat in the Ben Shemen Forest, on February 2, 2026.

Middle East nations cautious as US military presence grows near Iran - analysis

US moves Air Force and naval assets to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran, while regional allies remain largely silent and take a cautious, wait-and-see approach.

FEBRUARY 18, 2026BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
The world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford seen in the North Sea during NATO Neptune Strike 2025 exercise on September 24, 2025 in the North Sea.

Ethiopia revokes Reuters journalists' accreditation after story on Ethiopian support of Sudan's RSF

While the Ethiopian Media Authority has informally indicated that the February 10 Reuters story prompted its decision, it has not made an official statement.

FEBRUARY 14, 2026ByREUTERS
A general view shows the cityscape of Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa

Egypt boosts commitment to Somalia’s stability with new military deployment - analysis

As part of its efforts to enhance "security and stability," Egypt is sending additional forces to Somalia.

FEBRUARY 11, 2026BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Residents wave Somali flags as they attend a rally denouncing Israel’s recognition of the breakaway Somaliland region, during a gathering calling for Somalia’s territorial unity, in Mogadishu, Dec. 30.

Haset: Bringing kosher Ethiopian food to Jerusalem - restaurant review

By the edge of Mahaneh Yehuda, Haset offers Ethiopian food served on injera, bringing the taste and feel of an Ethiopian home to Jerusalem.

FEBRUARY 7, 2026ByLINDA GRADSTEIN
The wonders of Ethiopian cuisine

Jerusalem through Ethiopian eyes: Understanding Israel's capital through its Ethiopian communities

As Jerusalem continues to evolve, the rhythms of Ethiopian heritage shape its character in unmistakable ways.

FEBRUARY 6, 2026BySHIR PERETS
Ethiopian Jews take part in a prayer of the Sigd holiday on the Armon Hanatziv Promenade overlooking Jerusalem on November 28, 2024.