#Ethiopia: #US applauds ‘selection’ of Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede as new #Tigray interim president; says it ‘reaffirms’ Pretoria agreement

Ervin Massinga, U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, said the “selection” of Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede as Tigray’s interim president “reaffirms the Pretoria Accords” and shows a commitment to “respond to the needs of Tigray and Ethiopia.”

In a statement, Massinga said he “applauds the reaffirmation” of the peace deal through Tadesse’s selection and welcomed his pledge to return displaced communities, disarm former combatants, and “uphold rule of law,” while also committing to “coordinate development,” end “unconstitutional and unlawful actions,” and “lay the groundwork for elections and participation in national dialogue.”

Lt. Gen. Tadesse officially replaced Getachew Reda on 08 April 2025, following months of internal rifts within the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (#TPLF).

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#Sudan’s Burhan meets #Egyptian intelligence chief amid army gains

The head of Sudan’s Sovereignty Council and army commander-in-chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, held talks on Tuesday in Port Sudan with Egypt’s General Intelligence chief, Hassan Mahmoud Rashad, according to a statement from the council. The visit comes as the Sudanese army claims it has regained control over most of Khartoum state as well as the entirety of Sennar and Al Jazirah, following the withdrawal of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) from these areas.

Rashad conveyed a verbal message from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, which, according to the council, addressed “bilateral relations, ways to support and develop them, and enhancing joint cooperation between the two countries in all fields.” Burhan, for his part, expressed appreciation for what he called Egypt’s “leading role” in supporting Sudan, and referred to the “historical and fraternal ties” that connect the two countries.

On Monday, Egypt’s ambassador to Sudan, Hani Salah, said Cairo is prepared to support Sudan’s reconstruction efforts. He specifically mentioned Egypt’s readiness to rehabilitate “vital facilities such as bridges in Khartoum and the Merowe Dam in northern Sudan.”

https://sudantribune.com/article299489/

#Ethiopia’s right to sea access must advance with ‘diplomatic, legal clarity’: National Security Council

Ethiopia’s National Security Council, chaired by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and composed of senior army, police, and intelligence officials, said the country’s diplomatic and legal efforts to secure access to the sea must continue with “the clarity and direction already established.” In a statement released after its meeting on Tuesday, the Council described sea access as central to “safeguarding national interests” and emphasized that the initiatives launched to assert this right should be pursued through “diplomatic, legal, and peaceful” means. It also praised Ethiopia’s “expanding diplomatic footprint” and reaffirmed the government's commitment to “regional integration and peace,” asserting that Ethiopia’s approach is aimed at “promoting stability in the Horn of Africa” and “resolving conflicts peacefully.”

At the domestic level, the Council acknowledged ongoing security concerns, particularly in #Amhara and #Oromia regions, where groups “continue to pursue their interests through force.” It said efforts were underway in conflict-affected areas and noted that in #Tigray, while peace remains incomplete, government initiatives have allowed residents to “begin experiencing relief.” The Council also accused unnamed “domestic and foreign actors” of attempting to destabilize the country through “violence, disinformation, and economic sabotage,” warning that such groups “reject dialogue and negotiation” and exploit “legal political platforms for illegal acts.” A new directive, it said, has been issued to strengthen institutional coordination to “combat organized economic crimes” and protect national stability.

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AI research institute warns of “unchecked” warmongering on social media fueling #Ethiopia-#Eritrea tensions

The Distributed AI Research Institute (#DAIR), led by Dr. Timnit Gebru, warned that “social media platforms are spreading violent warmongering content encouraging all-out war between Ethiopia and Eritrea, again,” and urged the international community to “urgently act to stop the looming war” and uphold the “precarious and imperfect” Pretoria peace deal.

In its statement, DAIR said it has spent the past three years “researching and documenting the role of social media platforms” during the Tigray war and is now seeing “an acceleration of the same type of warmongering on social media platforms” it documented “at the beginning of the catastrophic Tigray war in 2020.” It called on the African Union and the United Nations “to de-escalate current tensions and avoid a regional war,” and urged that platforms be “pressured to curb the violent speech and warmongering” spreading “unchecked.” “It’s not enough,” the statement read, “to perform a postmortem analysis after millions have been killed, maimed, or displaced.”

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#Op_ed: Hands Off #Berbera: Why international community should oppose #Somalia’s air base offer to #US, support #Somaliland’s quest for independence

In this op-ed, Abdi Halim M. Musa, a political analyst and former Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Commerce in Somaliland, argues that the international community should reject Somalia’s reported proposal to hand over strategic facilities in Berbera to the United States and instead support Somaliland’s decades-long pursuit of recognition.

Referring to a March 16 letter reported by Reuters, the piece highlights Somalia’s alleged offer to give the U.S. “exclusive control of strategic air bases and ports,” including the Berbera airbase and port. The author sees this move as an attempt to assert authority over Somaliland’s territory, writing: “President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s letter to Washington reads like a desperate plea for relevance. By attempting to insert Somalia into a discussion about Somaliland’s strategic Berbera Port, Mogadishu exposes its own weakness.” He further describes the move as “a deliberate attempt to mislead the international community.”

The op-ed presents Somaliland as a functioning state in contrast to Somalia’s instability. “For more than three decades, Somaliland has stood as a beacon of stability in a volatile region,” the writer states. “Unlike Somalia, which has been marred by internal conflict and terrorist insurgencies, Somaliland has maintained peace, held multiple democratic elections, and fostered economic growth.” On Berbera, he writes: “Somaliland’s successful management of the Berbera Port, in collaboration with DP World and Ethiopia, is a testament to its capability,” adding that “this alone should be enough for global powers to recognize the stark contrast between Somaliland’s governance and Somalia’s dysfunction.”

Criticising Mogadishu’s diplomatic efforts, the author argues that “no credible government in the world takes Mogadishu’s claims seriously.” The op-ed describes Somalia’s approach as “political theater meant to distract from Somalia’s internal chaos,” and concludes with a firm call for recognition: “Somaliland’s independence is not up for negotiation. Its people have spoken, its government is functional, and its future does not include being dragged back into Somalia’s chaos.”

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#Ethiopia: Overcrowded shelters, strained services deepen crisis for over 760,000 displaced in #Tigray: Report

The humanitarian situation in Ethiopia’s Tigray region “remains dire,” according to a recent report by the Ethiopia Emergency Shelter and NFI Cluster, with more than 760,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) living in increasingly precarious conditions.

While displacement figures have remained relatively stable, the report noted that “deteriorating resources and overcrowded shelters” are further eroding living standards.

The report identified the Northwestern and Central Zones as the most affected areas, hosting 309,906 and 196,229 IDPs respectively. It added that shelter capacity remains critically low, with displaced families “forced to live in congested spaces.”

#CPJ urges #Ethiopian authorities to drop terrorism investigations against #EBS journalists; calls response "disproportionate"

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has urged Ethiopian authorities to end terrorism investigations against at least seven journalists from the Ethiopian Broadcasting Service (EBS), calling the response “a disproportionate reaction to concerns over lapses in journalistic ethics.” The journalists were detained in connection with a March 23 broadcast of the program “Addis Meiraf,” in which Birtukan Temesgen alleged she had been abducted and raped by individuals “in military uniform” while a university student in 2020. Authorities later dismissed the account as “fabricated,” CPJ said, and Birtukan appeared on state media days later to “recant her claims.” EBS founder Amman Fissehazion apologized on March 28, stating the station learned the allegations were false after the episode aired.

According to CPJ, the Ethiopian Media Authority suspended the program on April 1 and called for “corrective actions.” Despite this, Birtukan and the journalists were remanded for 14 days as police pursued terrorism charges under Ethiopia’s anti-terrorism law. CPJ, citing court documents, said police accused the journalists of attempting to “incite conflict,” “threaten the constitutional order,” and “overthrow the government” in coordination with “extremist groups” in the Amhara region. “Arresting journalists on terrorism allegations is a disproportionate response,” said Muthoki Mumo, CPJ’s Africa Program Coordinator, adding that EBS had “already faced regulatory sanction.”

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#South_Sudan opposition faction removes Machar from #SPLM-IO leadership, names Par interim chair

A faction within South Sudan’s main opposition party, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO), has named Stephen Par Kuol as interim chairman, replacing First Vice President Riek Machar, who remains under house arrest. The decision was made during a meeting held in Juba on Wednesday, which was not attended by senior SPLM-IO officials. Former Federal Affairs Minister Lasuba Wango was appointed deputy interim chairman, and Agok Makur interim secretary-general.

Key figures, including Interior Minister and Machar’s wife Angelina Teny, as well as SPLM-IO Secretary-General Regina Joseph Kaba, were absent from the meeting, which loyalists have dismissed as “illegitimate” and politically driven. In his address following the announcement, Par suspended Machar’s deputy, Oyet Nathaniel Pierino, who is currently in exile. “Someone who fled cannot run the affairs of the movement from Facebook,” Par said, adding that the SPLM-IO headquarters “remain in Juba, not online.”

The leadership dispute follows ongoing restrictions on Machar’s movement, which some describe as “politically motivated house arrest,” and comes amid delays in implementing the 2018 peace agreement that established the current Transitional Government of National Unity.

https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/south-sudan-splinter-group-ousts-machar-as-splm-io-leader-4996254

#Op_ed: Breaking Through Waves: #Somaliland’s strategic role in shaping #Red_Sea future

In this op-ed, Adam Daud Ahmed, a political security analyst in the Horn of Africa, explores what he describes as Somaliland’s “strategic role” in shaping the future of Red Sea security amid rising tensions involving regional and global actors. The author highlights Somaliland’s geographic and political significance, stating that its “location along the Gulf of Aden” and its stability offer an “attractive alternative” to the turbulence characterizing much of the Horn of Africa. Citing its governance track record and the Port of Berbera’s development, the article suggests Somaliland is emerging as a critical partner for international actors, especially the United States.

Throughout the op-ed, the author argues that Somaliland’s infrastructure and internal security capabilities provide a foundation for regional engagement. He refers to the revitalized Port of Berbera—developed through investment by DP World—as a “valuable asset” free from what he calls “Chinese influence,” and asserts it could become one of the most important logistical bases in the region. The article notes that Somaliland’s security apparatus, including its coast guard and police, has managed to repel extremist threats “without relying on foreign troops,” making the case that additional Western support could elevate Berbera’s role in regional counterterrorism and maritime security.

The author links Somaliland’s internal governance to its geopolitical potential, emphasizing its three-decade experience with multiparty democracy, peaceful transfers of power, and decentralized administration. Ahmed further writes that Somaliland’s pursuit of international recognition may be advancing, citing the introduction of the Republic of Somaliland Independence Act in the U.S. Congress. While acknowledging that the bill’s passage is uncertain, the article contends that its introduction signals “Somaliland’s growing geostrategic importance,” and concludes by calling for global actors to formally recognize what the author describes as Somaliland’s “reality.”

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#Ethiopia: #ONLF faction appoints new acting chairman; another faction denounces move as "fraudulent", "state-backed"

A faction of the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) has announced the removal of its chairman, Abdirahman Mahdi, accusing him of actions that allegedly “endangered the unity of the front” and of “working to prevent the implementation of the promise made to the people” since the group's return to Ethiopia in 2018. The decision, made during what the group described as its “2nd regular Central Committee meeting,” also saw the appointment of Abdikarim Sheikh Muse as acting chairman, who will “serve in the role until a chairman is elected by the general assembly,” according to state-affiliated Fana Broadcasting Corporation (FBC).

However, another ONLF faction rejected the move, calling the meeting in Jigjiga “an illegal and fraudulent event” staged by the ruling Prosperity Party and facilitated by the Somali regional administration to install “a hand-picked group of regime loyalists.” The statement alleged that regional authorities, “under the direct influence of the ruling party,” recruited individuals to “impersonate ONLF Central Committee members” and give legitimacy to the meeting, where officials from the National Election Board of Ethiopia (#NEBE) participated as “observers.” The faction accused NEBE of obstructing the front’s internal processes by “reject[ing] the minutes” of meetings and insisted that the board's participation served as “undeniable evidence” of the meeting being “state-sanctioned.”

The group warned that these developments represent “a sustained effort to dismantle the ONLF as a legitimate political force” and a “grave breach” of the 2018 peace agreement, warning that endorsing a “fraudulent leadership under the ONLF name” would “render it null and void.”

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#Op_ed: Appointment of New Interim President in #Tigray: Tactical decision or misreading of reality?

In this op-ed, Daniel Berhane, a trained lawyer and journalist, argues that the appointment of Lt. Gen. Tadesse Worede as president of the Tigray Interim Administration (#TIA) “constitutes a gross misreading of the reality.” The author notes that while the appointment has “diffused tensions between the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (#TPLF) and the federal government,” the move reflects deeper structural problems within the political and security arrangement in post-war Tigray. The piece recalls that “TIA was established as per the November 2022 Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (#COHA),” which envisaged “a lasting settlement to the conflict, a framework for accountability, restoration of constitutional order, withdrawal of non-ENDF troops from Western Tigray and other occupied areas, and the Disarmament, Demobilization, and Rehabilitation (#DDR) of Tigrayan combatants.”

The op-ed states that “Tigray military forces emerged in the initial months of the two-year war as a resistance to the atrocities committed by Ethiopian, Eritrean, and Amharan forces.” However, Daniel writes that the force’s top leadership—“comprised of former TPLF combatants from the pre-1991 era”—has increasingly engaged in partisan politics. According to the author, the military’s January declaration endorsed the removal of former president Getachew Reda, and “several generals and colonels opposed to this move were suspended from their posts.” Following Getachew’s exit, he notes, “Tadesse held multiple meetings with the officers of Tigray Forces but none with the civilian cabinet.” The author argues, “A party that historically held its armed forces accountable to the political leadership has become reliant on and hardly distinguishable from the military officers, who have now turned into de facto administrators in local administrations.”

Daniel warns that “the installation of a new interim administration with a new president and cabinet is nothing but an episode in a poker game the two sides have embarked on.” He argues that “the federal government has been consistently setting the narrative for some time,” citing “two statements in Tigrigna” by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed directed at “the Tigrayan people and elite,” and a foreign ministry briefing accusing “a faction within the TPLF” of collaborating with “hostile external forces.” The article further states that “the Tigrayan leadership should recognize that engagement with the federal government cannot be wished away,” and cautions against reliance on “emotive slogans” and “populist pressures that securitize and militarize the polity.” The author concludes: “The withdrawal of #Amhara and #Eritrean forces from Tigray’s occupied territories, the return of IDPs, and the implementation of DDR…must be implemented as a comprehensive package to the satisfaction of both sides.” Daniel warns that “burying one’s head in the sand may have worked for the ostrich, but it will not be effective in this situation.”

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#Somalia signs $306.5 million debt relief deal with Arab Monetary Fund

Somalia has signed a $306.5 million debt relief agreement with the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF), a move officials in Mogadishu described as a “critical milestone” in the country’s economic reform agenda. The agreement, signed on Wednesday in #Kuwait, involves restructuring Somalia’s debt to the Abu Dhabi-based financial institution, according to a statement by the AMF, though further details were not disclosed.

Finance Minister Bihi Egeh called the deal “fundamental to re-engagement with the fund” and said it was a key step in Somalia’s broader efforts to secure debt relief. The agreement follows what the minister described as an improving international view of Somalia’s reform progress. The state-run news agency SONNA reported the signing reflects “growing international confidence in Somalia’s economic trajectory.”

The Horn of Africa nation, still recovering from decades of civil war, has also been hit by natural disasters including droughts, floods and locust swarms. Last year, Somalia secured the cancellation of 99% of the debt it owed to members of the Paris Club of creditor nations, which was described as a vital step toward its reintegration into the global financial system.

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/somalia-signs-3065-million-debt-relief-deal-with-arab-monetary-fund-2025-04-10/

#Sudan accuses #UAE of 'complicity in genocide' at world court

The International Court of Justice (#ICJ) is hearing a case brought by Sudan accusing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of being “complicit in the genocide” during the current civil war.

Sudan alleges that the UAE has been arming the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) “with the aim of wiping out the non-Arab Masalit population of West Darfur.” It argues that atrocities committed by the RSF were enabled by “extensive financial, military and political support from the UAE, including arms shipments, drone training and the recruitment of mercenaries.”

In court on Thursday, Sudan’s legal team argued that “there was a risk of plausible harm to the Masalit people” and requested the ICJ to issue urgent measures to “ensure no further genocidal acts are committed.” Sudan has asked the court to block the UAE from supplying the RSF and to require the UAE to report back on the implementation of these measures.

Responding to the accusations, the UAE’s ambassador to the Netherlands, Ameirah Alhefeiti, described the violence in Sudan as “heart-breaking” but said the case had been brought “to deflect from [Sudan’s] own actions” and that the government was using the court “as a stage to attack the UAE.” The UAE government said the ICJ was “not a stage for political theatrics, and it must not be weaponised for disinformation,” and denied providing arms to either warring party.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq8009pl4xjo.amp

#Ethiopia: New #Tigray Interim President holds first cabinet meeting; pledges to hold public conference for “urgent solutions,” vows to “fully implement #Pretoria agreement”

Lieutenant General Tadesse Werede, who took office as President of the Tigray Interim Administration earlier this week, chaired his first cabinet meeting on Thursday and pledged to address what his office described as “pressing challenges” through a public conference.

A statement from his office said the administration would soon convene “a public conference” to establish “urgent solutions to existing problems.” Lt. Gen. Tadesse also underscored the need for “an approach that enables all political organizations of the region and other sectors of society to work together” in the interest of what he referred to as Tigray’s national agenda.

He further stated that “the focus of all our work must be to fully implement the Pretoria Agreement,” referring to the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement signed between the federal government and the TPLF in November 2022 to end the two-year war in the region. His office also quoted him as saying that “our time is very short,” urging government bodies to “review plans for the next three months” and outline goals for the year ahead.

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#Just_in: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appointed former #Tigray interim president Getachew Reda as his advisor on East African Affairs effective Friday April 11/2025, the Office of the Prime Minister said.

#Amnesty accuses #RSF of widespread sexual violence as war crime in #Sudan

Amnesty International has accused Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of using sexual violence “as a weapon of war,” acts the group said amount to “war crimes” and possible “crimes against humanity.”

In a report released Thursday, Amnesty said it documented 36 cases of rape or gang rape by RSF members across four states between April 2023 and October 2024. Survivors, including girls as young as 15, described incidents of “sexual slavery, torture, and assaults carried out to humiliate and displace communities.” Deprose Muchena, Amnesty’s Senior Director for Regional Human Rights Impact, said the RSF’s actions were “sickening, depraved and aimed at inflicting maximum humiliation.”

The report is based on interviews with 30 individuals, mostly survivors and their relatives now in Ugandan refugee camps. Amnesty said all those interviewed “identified RSF fighters as the perpetrators.” Describing the severity of attacks, the report cited the rape of a mother “after her breastfeeding baby was taken from her,” and a woman who was held in sexual slavery “for 30 days in Khartoum.” Some women, the report noted, were raped “after being unable to save wounded RSF soldiers they were forced to treat.”

https://sudantribune.com/article299552/

#Opinion: Breaking the Cycle: #Tigray leadership change sparks hope, demands vigilance

In this opinion piece, Prof. Mohamud A. Ahmed, columnist, political analyst, and researcher at Greenlight Advisors Group in the Somali Region State, reflects on the recent appointment of Lt. General Tadesse Werede as president of the Tigray Interim Administration and its implications for the region’s political trajectory.

The author observes that the appointment of Lt. General Tadesse Werede as president of the Tigray Interim Administration is “not merely a change in leadership,” but “a pivot in political gravity, an attempt to shift the calculus from confrontation to reconstruction.” The piece recounts that the leadership change followed fractures within the TPLF, especially after the 14th Congress in August 2024, which split the leadership between Debretsion Gebremichael and Getachew Reda. The author describes Getachew’s eventual departure from Mekelle to #Addis_Abeba and his appeal for federal arbitration as “not merely political—they were an admission that the house could no longer hold.” The federal government, according to the author, “neither imposed nor ignored; it waited,” allowing “a new consensus” to emerge “not through edicts, but through exhaustion; not through domination, but through discernment.”

The author highlights the symbolic importance of the “Inclusive interim administration of the Tigray region mission implementation agreement document,” which contains eight mandates. The piece notes that the document is “light in weight, [but] dense in promise,” and emphasizes Lt. Gen. Tadesse’s pledge “to uphold and diligently execute” his responsibilities “with integrity and dedication.” The author describes the current moment as one in which “a man of war [is] entrusted with peace,” calling Lt. Gen. Tadesse “a military strategist now drafted into political service.” The piece adds that his credibility stems from a career “forged on the battlefield and tempered in the negotiation rooms of Pretoria and Nairobi.”

The author cautions that this transition may only offer “a temporary equilibrium, not a permanent solution,” and points to the ideological divisions and mistrust that persist, particularly between the TPLF and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The piece remarks that “Prime Minister Abiy’s posture has remained remarkably serene,” adding, “some call it aloofness; others, strategic silence.” The author argues, “Those who chant that only war can resolve grievances, let history be a mirror, not a myth,” and warns that “selective memory is the enemy of justice.”

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Trump team divided over future of #US counterterrorism operations in #Somalia

Recent battlefield gains by an Islamist insurgency in Somalia have prompted some State Department officials to propose "closing the U.S. embassy in #Mogadishu and withdrawing most American personnel as a security precaution," according to officials familiar with internal deliberations. Other Trump administration officials, particularly in the National Security Council, fear that shutting the embassy could "diminish confidence in Somalia’s central government and inadvertently incite a rapid collapse." Instead, they advocate for "doubling down on U.S. operations" in the country to counter Al Shabab, the militant group affiliated with Al Qaeda.

Sebastian Gorka, President Trump’s top counterterrorism adviser, convened an interagency meeting at the White House last week "to begin to grapple with" the administration’s strategy, officials briefed on its findings said. The meeting "ended without any clear resolution." Some within the administration, particularly those skeptical of continued U.S. military involvement abroad, believe that Somalia does not represent a vital American interest and oppose further entanglement in what they see as another "forever war."

A State Department spokesperson said on Wednesday that the embassy in Mogadishu "remains fully operational" and that the department "constantly monitors and evaluates threat information and adjusts our security and operating postures accordingly." Meanwhile, Maureen Farrell, the former top Pentagon Africa policy official in the Biden administration, stated that "there can be no purely military solution to Al Shabab."

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/10/us/politics/us-embassy-somalia-future-trump.html

#Sudan’s Burhan discusses conflict, ties with Eritrean president in Asmara, thanked #Eritrea for supporting Sudan’s unity

Sudan’s military leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, visited the Eritrean capital Asmara on Thursday for talks with President Isaias Afwerki focused on the ongoing conflict in Sudan and bilateral relations.

Sudan’s Sovereignty Council said in a statement the two leaders held talks at the presidential palace. The discussions addressed bilateral ties, joint cooperation, the situation in Sudan, peace efforts, and regional and international issues, the council added.

According to the Sudanese statement, Burhan said the visit aimed to brief the Eritrean leadership on developments in Sudan and thanked Eritrea for supporting Sudan’s unity.

Burhan also told the Eritrean News Agency his one-day working visit was “principally aimed at briefing the Eritrean leadership on recent developments of the conflict in . https://sudantribune.com/article299589/

#Ethiopia: #TPLF pledges to work with interim admin. while maintaining ‘institutional independence’ – Chairman

TPLF Chairman Debretsion Gebremichael (PhD) has pledged his party’s commitment to work “in a coordinated way” with the Interim Administration of Tigray under President Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede, while firmly asserting that the party will retain its “institutional independence.” In a Thursday meeting marking the leadership transition, Debretsion stated the TPLF “stands ready” to contribute to the administration’s mandates, adding, “We express our readiness to collaborate and support each other to achieve the interim administration’s missions in a short time.”

Reflecting on the past, Debretsion criticized the outgoing administration for having “failed to fulfill its missions” and in some cases “inflicted harm on the people of Tigray.” Emphasizing the need for swift restructuring, he said, “The main priority is for the Interim Administration to be reorganized in a way that swiftly fulfills the mandates expected by the people,” while stressing that TPLF's involvement will focus on restoring “our sovereignty” and building a government that reflects “the will of its people.”

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#Just_in: #Somaliland condemns #Somalia PM’s planned visit to Las’anod as “provocative violation of sovereignty”

The Government of Somaliland has issued a strong condemnation of the Somali Prime Minister’s planned visit to Las’anod, calling it a “blatant violation” of Somaliland’s sovereignty and a threat to regional peace.

In a statement released Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation described the move as a “provocative act” that risks escalating tensions in the already fragile region.

“This provocative act constitutes a blatant violation of Somaliland’s sovereignty and poses a serious threat to regional peace and stability,” the statement read.

The Ministry warned that the visit undermines efforts to restore peace in the Sool region, where recent unrest has drawn international concern. It also placed direct responsibility on Mogadishu for any resulting instability.


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