Ethiopia

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Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Friday, November 8.

East Africa’s regional conflicts could intertwine if another world war were to break out akin to Eastern Europe and Eastern Asia; major players are aligning to interests in Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, and even Kenya. Not talked about as much in mainstream media, MSM should cover East Africa more, as, eventually, our national interests could intertwine with theirs.

Ethiopia celebrates 116 years of its National Defense Force, showcasing advanced Russian-made electronic warfare system in grand style.

Growing populations from developing nations will continue to be a flashpoint of conflict, particularly over water, for the foreseeable future. Various countries across Africa and Asia, such as Egypt, Ethiopia, Somalia, Iran, Afghanistan, and others, could very much become intertwined with wars over water in our lifetime.

Ethiopia’s declaration of a state of emergency in response to escalating violence in the Amhara region holds significant implications for global peace and security, potentially impacting regional stability, human rights, and strategic partnerships, including with the United States.

With climate change affecting agriculture, especially in hot climates, Ethiopia and Egypt could potentially be the kickstart of wars over water in regards to the Nile River.

Prisoners in Ethiopia have experienced a long history of abuse and mistreatment, and new witness testimony and evidence show the brutal treatment of Tigrayans in Ethiopia to the point where this can be considered genocide.

The African Union pledged in 2016 to “silence the guns” by the end of 2020, an ambitious agenda of ending armed conflicts on the continent. Just two months before that deadline, the deadliest war in years erupted in Ethiopia. On 3 November 2020, the armies of the Federal Government of Ethiopia and the State of Eritrea attacked the […]

Kenya and Ethiopia have a long and complicated history. The two countries have been in conflict with each other for centuries, and their relations are still tense today.

Ethiopia declared a state of emergency and called for veterans and retired troops to rejoin the military in the fight against the rebels.

Catch up on all the military and defense news and SOFREP reports from the last week, November 9th to the 15th.