Ethiopia's Conflict Plays Out on Streets of Washington

 CNN published on 9 November 2021 an article titled "Ethiopia's War Is Echoing on the Streets of Washington" by Catherine E. Shoichet.  

The civil war in Ethiopia is also having a devastating impact on the Ethiopian diaspora in the United States.  Much of the hostility is playing out on the streets of Washington where mostly Tigrayans find themselves pitted against many non-Tigrayans. The Washington area has a large resident Ethiopian diaspora and attracts many others from further away when demonstrations are organized. 

Somali Foreign Minister: From Washington to Mogadishu

The Washington Post published on 26 April 2016 a story titled "He Once Tried to Fix Failing D.C. Schools. Now He's Trying to Fix Somalia" by Kevin Sieff.

The article looks at Abdusalam Omer, Somalia's foreign minister, who has a long history working in the government of Washington, D.C.

China-Africa Happy Hour in Washington 28 March

If you are in Washington on Friday evening, 28 March, and are interested in China-Africa affairs, you might want to attend a happy hour hosted by Winslow Robertson.  Winslow connects people interested in the China-Africa relationship.  You will also find his newsletter on China-Africa issues most informative. 

African Events in Washington

For those of you in the Washington, D.C. area, there is a new blog that regularly posts upcoming events concerning African issues.  Operated by Edward Brooks and called "Africa in DC," it is a good guide to lectures, cultural events and even reviews of local African restaurants.