Horn of africa news

Here are some recent news stories from the Horn of Africa region:

Ethiopia

• Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced that the country will hold a national election in June 2023, despite concerns over the electoral process and the presence of opposition parties. (Al Jazeera)
• The Ethiopian government has launched a military operation against the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), which has been fighting for independence in the Tigray region. (BBC)

Somalia

• The Somali government has launched a military operation against the al-Shabaab militant group in the southern region of Jubaland. (Reuters)
• The United Nations has warned of a humanitarian crisis in Somalia, where drought and conflict have displaced thousands of people. (UN News)

Eritrea

• Eritrea has been accused of human rights abuses, including forced labor and arbitrary detention, by human rights groups. (Human Rights Watch)
• The Eritrean government has denied allegations of human rights abuses and has accused the international community of meddling in its internal affairs. (Eritrean Information Service)

Djibouti

• Djibouti has signed a military agreement with the United Arab Emirates, which has raised concerns over the country's growing military presence in the region. (France 24)
• The Djiboutian government has launched a campaign to promote tourism in the country, which is home to several important ports and military bases. (Djibouti Times)

Kenya

• Kenya has launched a military operation against al-Shabaab militants in the northeastern region of Garissa. (The Star)
• The Kenyan government has announced plans to build a new border wall with Somalia to prevent the flow of refugees and militants. (Nation Africa)

Sudan

• Sudan has been rocked by protests and violence following the military coup that ousted President Omar al-Bashir in April. (Al Jazeera)
• The African Union has suspended Sudan's membership following the military coup, citing a failure to respect democratic principles. (African Union)

These are just a few examples of the many news stories coming out of the Horn of Africa region. The region is known for its complex political dynamics, humanitarian crises, and security challenges, and there are often multiple conflicting reports and perspectives on the same issue.