#Sudan: Paramilitaries strike #Port_Sudan for first time, army says
A drone attack launched by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) struck a military airport in the city of Port Sudan on Sunday, according to the Sudanese army.
It marks the first time RSF attacks have reached the city - the de-facto capital of Sudan's military-led government - since the conflict between the warring factions erupted two years ago.
Sudanese army spokesperson Nabil Abdullah said the RSF had launched several "suicide drones" at the eastern Red Sea port city, targeting the Osman Digna Air Base, "a goods warehouse and some civilian facilities".
He said no injuries had been reported but the attack had caused "limited damage". The RSF has not commented on the incident.
Sudan plunged into conflict in April 2023 when a vicious power struggle broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and RSF, a powerful paramilitary group, ahead of a planned transition to civilian rule.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20xwyj843do
A drone attack launched by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) struck a military airport in the city of Port Sudan on Sunday, according to the Sudanese army.
It marks the first time RSF attacks have reached the city - the de-facto capital of Sudan's military-led government - since the conflict between the warring factions erupted two years ago.
Sudanese army spokesperson Nabil Abdullah said the RSF had launched several "suicide drones" at the eastern Red Sea port city, targeting the Osman Digna Air Base, "a goods warehouse and some civilian facilities".
He said no injuries had been reported but the attack had caused "limited damage". The RSF has not commented on the incident.
Sudan plunged into conflict in April 2023 when a vicious power struggle broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and RSF, a powerful paramilitary group, ahead of a planned transition to civilian rule.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20xwyj843do
A Rejoinder - Strategic calculus, not capitulation: A response to alarmist argument on #Turkey-#Somalia hydrocarbons agreement
In a rejoinder submitted to Addis Standard, a Mogadishu-based senior researcher challenges a recent article in this publication: “Fueling fragility: Turkey’s Somalia oil deal could risk new crisis in the Horn,” arguing that the piece adopts “a predictably skeptical” stance toward the Turkey-Somalia hydrocarbons agreement.
While acknowledging the importance of cautious governance in resource development, the rejoinder contends that Ahmed’s argument relies on “an overly simplistic narrative of exploitation and impending crisis.” It further argues that such a perspective fails to appreciate the strategic economic rationale behind the deal, the global norms that guide emerging oil-producing countries, and Turkey’s stabilizing engagement in the Horn of Africa.
Central to the earlier critique was the claim that the agreement grants Turkey “sweeping control” and is inherently “exploitative” due to the 90% cost recovery clause. However, the rejoinder counters that this interpretation misrepresents how Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs) function, describing them as a “globally recognized and widely adopted framework” for countries like Somalia, which lack the capital and advanced offshore drilling capabilities.
In closing, the Mogadishu-based senior researcher concedes that article was right to stress “transparency and inclusive regional engagement,” but argues that his analysis distorts the broader significance of the deal. Rather than “fueling fragility,” the agreement is framed as a “strategic imperative”, a calculated move to unlock Somalia’s untapped energy potential, secure much-needed investment, and initiate long-term economic revival.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=49997
In a rejoinder submitted to Addis Standard, a Mogadishu-based senior researcher challenges a recent article in this publication: “Fueling fragility: Turkey’s Somalia oil deal could risk new crisis in the Horn,” arguing that the piece adopts “a predictably skeptical” stance toward the Turkey-Somalia hydrocarbons agreement.
While acknowledging the importance of cautious governance in resource development, the rejoinder contends that Ahmed’s argument relies on “an overly simplistic narrative of exploitation and impending crisis.” It further argues that such a perspective fails to appreciate the strategic economic rationale behind the deal, the global norms that guide emerging oil-producing countries, and Turkey’s stabilizing engagement in the Horn of Africa.
Central to the earlier critique was the claim that the agreement grants Turkey “sweeping control” and is inherently “exploitative” due to the 90% cost recovery clause. However, the rejoinder counters that this interpretation misrepresents how Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs) function, describing them as a “globally recognized and widely adopted framework” for countries like Somalia, which lack the capital and advanced offshore drilling capabilities.
In closing, the Mogadishu-based senior researcher concedes that article was right to stress “transparency and inclusive regional engagement,” but argues that his analysis distorts the broader significance of the deal. Rather than “fueling fragility,” the agreement is framed as a “strategic imperative”, a calculated move to unlock Somalia’s untapped energy potential, secure much-needed investment, and initiate long-term economic revival.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=49997
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Strategic calculus, not capitulation: A response to alarmist argument on Turkey-Somalia hydrocarbons agreement - Addis Standard
Strategic calculus, not capitulation: A response to alarmist argument on Turkey-Somalia hydrocarbons agreement Addis Standard A Rejoinder -
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#Ethiopia, #Israel discuss ties in security, health, trade and innovation
Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, held talks today in Addis Abeba with his Israeli counterpart, Gideon Sa’ar, who is leading a high-level trade delegation on an official working visit.
“Ethiopia will continue to strengthen its cooperation with Israel, which has extensive experience in agriculture, in a bid to transform the sector to a higher level,” Ministry of Foreign Affairs quoted Gedion as saying. The Ministry said the two sides discussed shared interests in areas including security, health, education, and technology.
He also emphasized terrorism as a mutual threat, affirming Ethiopia’s commitment to intensified security cooperation with Israel.
The Ministry also quoted Foreign Minister Sa’ar as saying Ethiopia as a “key partner for Israel” and that the visit marks “the beginning of Israel’s engagement in Africa under my leadership.”
Read more at: https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1919423817585172685
Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, held talks today in Addis Abeba with his Israeli counterpart, Gideon Sa’ar, who is leading a high-level trade delegation on an official working visit.
“Ethiopia will continue to strengthen its cooperation with Israel, which has extensive experience in agriculture, in a bid to transform the sector to a higher level,” Ministry of Foreign Affairs quoted Gedion as saying. The Ministry said the two sides discussed shared interests in areas including security, health, education, and technology.
He also emphasized terrorism as a mutual threat, affirming Ethiopia’s commitment to intensified security cooperation with Israel.
The Ministry also quoted Foreign Minister Sa’ar as saying Ethiopia as a “key partner for Israel” and that the visit marks “the beginning of Israel’s engagement in Africa under my leadership.”
Read more at: https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1919423817585172685
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#ICJ dismisses #Sudan’s genocide case alleging #UAE backing of RSF rebels
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has dismissed a case brought by Sudan accusing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of breaching the Genocide Convention by arming and funding the rebel Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) in Sudan’s civil war. In its decision on Monday, the court said it “manifestly lacked” the authority to continue the proceedings and ordered the case be removed from its docket.
While both Sudan and the UAE are signatories to the 1948 Genocide Convention, the court noted that the UAE has “a carveout” to the article that gives the ICJ jurisdiction. In March, Sudan had asked the court for several provisional measures, including ordering the UAE to take steps to prevent killings and other crimes targeting the Masalit people in Darfur. The UAE called the filing “a publicity stunt” and argued that the court had no jurisdiction—a position the court upheld.
Reem Ketait, deputy assistant minister for political affairs at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, welcomed the ruling, saying it was “a clear and decisive affirmation of the fact that this case was utterly baseless.” She added, “The court’s finding that it is without jurisdiction confirms that this case should never have been brought.”
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2025/5/5/icj-dismisses-sudans-genocide-case-alleging-uae-backing-of-rsf-rebels
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has dismissed a case brought by Sudan accusing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of breaching the Genocide Convention by arming and funding the rebel Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) in Sudan’s civil war. In its decision on Monday, the court said it “manifestly lacked” the authority to continue the proceedings and ordered the case be removed from its docket.
While both Sudan and the UAE are signatories to the 1948 Genocide Convention, the court noted that the UAE has “a carveout” to the article that gives the ICJ jurisdiction. In March, Sudan had asked the court for several provisional measures, including ordering the UAE to take steps to prevent killings and other crimes targeting the Masalit people in Darfur. The UAE called the filing “a publicity stunt” and argued that the court had no jurisdiction—a position the court upheld.
Reem Ketait, deputy assistant minister for political affairs at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, welcomed the ruling, saying it was “a clear and decisive affirmation of the fact that this case was utterly baseless.” She added, “The court’s finding that it is without jurisdiction confirms that this case should never have been brought.”
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2025/5/5/icj-dismisses-sudans-genocide-case-alleging-uae-backing-of-rsf-rebels
Al Jazeera
ICJ dismisses Sudan’s genocide case alleging UAE backing of RSF rebels
Top UN court says it does not have authority to rule on case accusing UAE of arming Rapid Support Forces paramilitary.
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Explosions heard in Sudanese city of Port #Sudan, witness says
A series of explosions and fires were reported early Tuesday in #Port_Sudan, as a civil war rocks the previously quiet city for the third day. A witness told Reuters that "multiple explosions and fires" were seen and heard, though the specific causes and locations remain unclear.
Dark smoke was seen rising near Sudan’s main maritime port, located in the Red Sea city that has served as a hub for displaced civilians, humanitarian groups, and the army-aligned government. A witness reported that “a major hotel in the vicinity of General Abdelfattah al-Burhan’s residence” was also hit in the latest wave of attacks.
The escalation began on Sunday when drones struck a military base near Sudan’s only operational international airport. On Monday, fuel depots in the city were also targeted. Military sources attributed both incidents to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (#RSF), although the RSF has not claimed responsibility. The strikes have drawn condemnation from Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and the United Nations expressed concern over the widening conflict.
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/explosions-heard-sudanese-city-port-sudan-reuters-witness-reports-2025-05-06/
A series of explosions and fires were reported early Tuesday in #Port_Sudan, as a civil war rocks the previously quiet city for the third day. A witness told Reuters that "multiple explosions and fires" were seen and heard, though the specific causes and locations remain unclear.
Dark smoke was seen rising near Sudan’s main maritime port, located in the Red Sea city that has served as a hub for displaced civilians, humanitarian groups, and the army-aligned government. A witness reported that “a major hotel in the vicinity of General Abdelfattah al-Burhan’s residence” was also hit in the latest wave of attacks.
The escalation began on Sunday when drones struck a military base near Sudan’s only operational international airport. On Monday, fuel depots in the city were also targeted. Military sources attributed both incidents to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (#RSF), although the RSF has not claimed responsibility. The strikes have drawn condemnation from Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and the United Nations expressed concern over the widening conflict.
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/explosions-heard-sudanese-city-port-sudan-reuters-witness-reports-2025-05-06/
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#Ethiopia, #Iran police chiefs sign security, intelligence collaboration MoU
Ethiopia and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) paving the way for security cooperation between their national police agencies. According to the Ethiopian Federal Police, the agreement, signed in #Addis_Abeba, outlines “joint efforts to combat cross-border crime, share intelligence, and boost capacity through training and experience exchange.” The MoU was signed by Commissioner General Demelash Gebremichael and Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Radan, and includes “mechanisms for periodic monitoring to ensure concrete implementation.”
In March, Commissioner General Demelash met with a delegation led by Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Mohammed, Chief Forensic Investigator of the Dubai Police from the United Arab Emirates (#UAE) . The meeting “focused on strengthening cooperation in criminal investigations,” and discussions covered “cross-border crime and investigative practices.” Commissioner Demelash emphasized ongoing investigations into individuals “accused of committing crimes in Dubai who had later fled to Ethiopia,” and reaffirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to “working with the UAE on extraditing suspects” and launching “collaborative experience-sharing programs.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=50003
Ethiopia and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) paving the way for security cooperation between their national police agencies. According to the Ethiopian Federal Police, the agreement, signed in #Addis_Abeba, outlines “joint efforts to combat cross-border crime, share intelligence, and boost capacity through training and experience exchange.” The MoU was signed by Commissioner General Demelash Gebremichael and Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Radan, and includes “mechanisms for periodic monitoring to ensure concrete implementation.”
In March, Commissioner General Demelash met with a delegation led by Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Mohammed, Chief Forensic Investigator of the Dubai Police from the United Arab Emirates (#UAE) . The meeting “focused on strengthening cooperation in criminal investigations,” and discussions covered “cross-border crime and investigative practices.” Commissioner Demelash emphasized ongoing investigations into individuals “accused of committing crimes in Dubai who had later fled to Ethiopia,” and reaffirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to “working with the UAE on extraditing suspects” and launching “collaborative experience-sharing programs.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=50003
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Ethiopia, Iran police chiefs sign security, intelligence collaboration MoU - Addis Standard
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#Ethiopia: Salsay Weyane #Tigray says dispute over “technicalities” of #TPLF legal status undermining #CoHA; warns of renewed conflict
Salsay Weyane Tigray, an opposition party in the Tigray region, said the dispute over “the technicalities” of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF)’s legal status is “being used to completely undermine” the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA), warning that the impasse could heighten the risk of renewed conflict. In a statement on 05 May, the party said “the core demand of the people of Tigray,” including the return of displaced people and restoration of constitutional order, “remains ignored” by both the federal government and facilitators of the Pretoria deal.
The warning comes as the National Election Board of Ethiopia (#NEBE) prepares to revoke the TPLF’s legal status following a three-month suspension for “failing to meet legal obligations.” In a communiqué issued on 03 May, following a three-day consultative meeting of senior and mid-level leadership, TPLF said the directive to register as a new political party “contradicts” the Pretoria Agreement and reduces a political issue to “a mere technical issue.” It said its recognition “is determined by the people of Tigray” and called for the restoration of its legal status in line with the CoHA. The party attributed the stalled implementation of the agreement to “the mishandling of the interim administration by a faction that controlled it,” a lack of federal commitment, and what it described as limited willingness by mediators to enforce the deal “as a package beyond demobilization.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=50006
Salsay Weyane Tigray, an opposition party in the Tigray region, said the dispute over “the technicalities” of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF)’s legal status is “being used to completely undermine” the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA), warning that the impasse could heighten the risk of renewed conflict. In a statement on 05 May, the party said “the core demand of the people of Tigray,” including the return of displaced people and restoration of constitutional order, “remains ignored” by both the federal government and facilitators of the Pretoria deal.
The warning comes as the National Election Board of Ethiopia (#NEBE) prepares to revoke the TPLF’s legal status following a three-month suspension for “failing to meet legal obligations.” In a communiqué issued on 03 May, following a three-day consultative meeting of senior and mid-level leadership, TPLF said the directive to register as a new political party “contradicts” the Pretoria Agreement and reduces a political issue to “a mere technical issue.” It said its recognition “is determined by the people of Tigray” and called for the restoration of its legal status in line with the CoHA. The party attributed the stalled implementation of the agreement to “the mishandling of the interim administration by a faction that controlled it,” a lack of federal commitment, and what it described as limited willingness by mediators to enforce the deal “as a package beyond demobilization.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=50006
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Salsay Weyane Tigray says dispute over “technicalities” of TPLF legal status undermining CoHA; warns of renewed conflict - Addis…
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#Rwanda says talks underway with #US to host deported migrants
Rwanda confirmed on Monday that discussions were “underway” with the United States regarding a potential agreement to host deported migrants.
Rwanda’s foreign minister, Olivier Nduhungirehe, told state media on Sunday that the talks were in the “early stage.” When asked by the Associated Press on Monday, he confirmed the talks.
Nduhungirehe did not disclose the specifics of the potential deal for Rwanda, but previous local media reports suggest that the US would likely fund a program to have migrants integrated into the society through stipends and job assistance initiatives.
The minister said a migrant deal between Rwanda and the US would be consistent with Rwanda’s longstanding commitment to humanitarian cooperation and the pursuit of migration solutions.
The US state department declined to comment on a potential deal with Rwanda, but said engagement with foreign governments was an important part of the US government’s policy to deter illegal migration.
This wouldn’t be Rwanda’s first time hosting deported migrants. The east African nation previously had an agreement with the UK to host migrants. Plans for the initiative, including prepared accommodations, were in the final stages but the deal collapsed after the Labour party took office in 2024. A similar plan in Australia also failed.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/06/rwanda-us-migrants-deportation
Rwanda confirmed on Monday that discussions were “underway” with the United States regarding a potential agreement to host deported migrants.
Rwanda’s foreign minister, Olivier Nduhungirehe, told state media on Sunday that the talks were in the “early stage.” When asked by the Associated Press on Monday, he confirmed the talks.
Nduhungirehe did not disclose the specifics of the potential deal for Rwanda, but previous local media reports suggest that the US would likely fund a program to have migrants integrated into the society through stipends and job assistance initiatives.
The minister said a migrant deal between Rwanda and the US would be consistent with Rwanda’s longstanding commitment to humanitarian cooperation and the pursuit of migration solutions.
The US state department declined to comment on a potential deal with Rwanda, but said engagement with foreign governments was an important part of the US government’s policy to deter illegal migration.
This wouldn’t be Rwanda’s first time hosting deported migrants. The east African nation previously had an agreement with the UK to host migrants. Plans for the initiative, including prepared accommodations, were in the final stages but the deal collapsed after the Labour party took office in 2024. A similar plan in Australia also failed.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/06/rwanda-us-migrants-deportation
the Guardian
Rwanda says talks underway with US to host deported migrants
Foreign minister Olivier Nduhungirehe confirms talks on agreement that appears to bear hallmarks of policy pushes that failed in UK and Australia
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News: Up to 40% of #Tigray still occupied by external forces; ensuring territorial integrity a priority: Interim President
Speaking during a meeting with Jens Hanefeld, German Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Observer to the African Union, President Tadesse Werede of Tigray’s interim administration stated the critical need for urgent intervention in the region's worsening territorial and humanitarian crisis. “Forty percent of the Tigray regional state’s territory is under the control of invaders,” Tadesse stated, stressing that the administration’s foremost responsibility is to restore the region’s constitutional borders and facilitate the safe return of displaced people.
He specifically highlighted the dire conditions in Tselemti, a district in Western Tigray, and acknowledged the failure of previous efforts to return residents: “The poor security situation has led to further displacement and suffering,” he said. “We must start working with the federal government as much as possible to help our people, who are forced to live in indescribable conditions, return to their homes before winter.”
Western Tigray, which remains occupied by forces affiliated with Amhara region and the federal governments, is where some of the devastating atrocities were committed during the two-year brutal war in the Tigray region, prompting the US State Department to designate the crimes as “crime against humanity" compounded by forcible transfer of civilians and acts of ethnic cleansing.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=50015
Speaking during a meeting with Jens Hanefeld, German Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Observer to the African Union, President Tadesse Werede of Tigray’s interim administration stated the critical need for urgent intervention in the region's worsening territorial and humanitarian crisis. “Forty percent of the Tigray regional state’s territory is under the control of invaders,” Tadesse stated, stressing that the administration’s foremost responsibility is to restore the region’s constitutional borders and facilitate the safe return of displaced people.
He specifically highlighted the dire conditions in Tselemti, a district in Western Tigray, and acknowledged the failure of previous efforts to return residents: “The poor security situation has led to further displacement and suffering,” he said. “We must start working with the federal government as much as possible to help our people, who are forced to live in indescribable conditions, return to their homes before winter.”
Western Tigray, which remains occupied by forces affiliated with Amhara region and the federal governments, is where some of the devastating atrocities were committed during the two-year brutal war in the Tigray region, prompting the US State Department to designate the crimes as “crime against humanity" compounded by forcible transfer of civilians and acts of ethnic cleansing.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=50015
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Up to 40% of Tigray still occupied by external forces; ensuring territorial integrity a priority: Interim President - Addis Standard
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#Ethiopia: Eight IDPs die over three months from hunger, lack of medicine in #Tigray; humanitarian conditions deteriorate in #Amhara following #USAID suspension
At least eight internally displaced persons (IDPs) have died in the past three months in Axum town, Tigray region, reportedly due to “hunger” and “lack of medicine,” according to Kahsay Asayehegn, coordinator for displaced persons in the Axum Cluster of the Western Tigray Zone. Speaking to Tigray TV, Kahsay said the living conditions of thousands remain dire, with people now exposed to “cold, illness, and the risk of flooding” amid heavy rainfall. Displaced communities, he added, have urged authorities “to save them from the risk of death” and appealed for “secure shelter, at least until the rainy season ends.”
In Amhara, the suspension of humanitarian assistance by USAID has contributed to deteriorating conditions in displacement sites, Deutsche Welle (DW) reported. A displaced individual cited by DW said there is “no food,” while shelter tents have collapsed and essential supplies including “flour, oil or clothing” are no longer being delivered. Mihret Melaku, head of the Waghimra Zone Food Security and Disaster Prevention Office, said the situation affects not only displaced people but also others who had relied on monthly aid, adding that the challenge now extends to wider communities.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=50013
At least eight internally displaced persons (IDPs) have died in the past three months in Axum town, Tigray region, reportedly due to “hunger” and “lack of medicine,” according to Kahsay Asayehegn, coordinator for displaced persons in the Axum Cluster of the Western Tigray Zone. Speaking to Tigray TV, Kahsay said the living conditions of thousands remain dire, with people now exposed to “cold, illness, and the risk of flooding” amid heavy rainfall. Displaced communities, he added, have urged authorities “to save them from the risk of death” and appealed for “secure shelter, at least until the rainy season ends.”
In Amhara, the suspension of humanitarian assistance by USAID has contributed to deteriorating conditions in displacement sites, Deutsche Welle (DW) reported. A displaced individual cited by DW said there is “no food,” while shelter tents have collapsed and essential supplies including “flour, oil or clothing” are no longer being delivered. Mihret Melaku, head of the Waghimra Zone Food Security and Disaster Prevention Office, said the situation affects not only displaced people but also others who had relied on monthly aid, adding that the challenge now extends to wider communities.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=50013
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Eight IDPs die over three months from hunger, lack of medicine in Tigray; humanitarian conditions deteriorate in Amhara following…
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#India fires missiles into #Pakistani territory in response to #Kashmir militant attack
India launched missile strikes early Wednesday on what it said were "infrastructure used by militants" in Pakistani-administered Kashmir, killing at least 19 people including a child and injuring 38 others, according to Pakistani officials.
The Indian Ministry of Defense stated that the operation targeted "at least nine sites" linked to the planning of "terrorist attacks against India." The strikes come in the wake of last month’s massacre of 26 tourists—mostly Indian Hindus—in Indian-administered Kashmir, which India alleges was backed by Pakistan. Islamabad has denied the accusation.
Calling the strikes an "act of war," Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the country has "every right to give a robust response" and that "a strong response is indeed being given." Pakistan claimed to have shot down several Indian fighter jets, with two crashing in Indian-controlled territory.
https://apnews.com/live/india-pakistan-attack-pahalgam-kashmir
India launched missile strikes early Wednesday on what it said were "infrastructure used by militants" in Pakistani-administered Kashmir, killing at least 19 people including a child and injuring 38 others, according to Pakistani officials.
The Indian Ministry of Defense stated that the operation targeted "at least nine sites" linked to the planning of "terrorist attacks against India." The strikes come in the wake of last month’s massacre of 26 tourists—mostly Indian Hindus—in Indian-administered Kashmir, which India alleges was backed by Pakistan. Islamabad has denied the accusation.
Calling the strikes an "act of war," Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the country has "every right to give a robust response" and that "a strong response is indeed being given." Pakistan claimed to have shot down several Indian fighter jets, with two crashing in Indian-controlled territory.
https://apnews.com/live/india-pakistan-attack-pahalgam-kashmir
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India fires missiles into Pakistani-controlled territory, killing at least 26
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#Sudan to cut ties with #UAE, defence council says
Sudan will cut ties with the United Arab Emirates, the army-affiliated defence council said Tuesday, accusing Abu Dhabi of supplying the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) with “advanced and strategic weapons” used in “damaging strikes” on Port Sudan.
The council called the move a “major escalation” and declared the UAE an “aggressor state,” saying it “reserves the right to respond... to preserve the country’s sovereignty.” The UAE has “repeatedly denied” the claims.
Army chief Abdul Fattah al-Burhan, in a televised speech from Port Sudan, vowed to “defeat the militia and those who support it,” saying the “time for retribution will come.”
https://www.reuters.com/world/sudan-cut-ties-with-uae-defence-council-says-2025-05-06/
Sudan will cut ties with the United Arab Emirates, the army-affiliated defence council said Tuesday, accusing Abu Dhabi of supplying the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) with “advanced and strategic weapons” used in “damaging strikes” on Port Sudan.
The council called the move a “major escalation” and declared the UAE an “aggressor state,” saying it “reserves the right to respond... to preserve the country’s sovereignty.” The UAE has “repeatedly denied” the claims.
Army chief Abdul Fattah al-Burhan, in a televised speech from Port Sudan, vowed to “defeat the militia and those who support it,” saying the “time for retribution will come.”
https://www.reuters.com/world/sudan-cut-ties-with-uae-defence-council-says-2025-05-06/
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#Somaliland President Irro hosts #Ethiopian top envoy in #Hargeisa, reinforces bilateral ties and regional cooperation
Somaliland President, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro), received Ethiopia’s top envoy to Somaliland, Ambassador Teshome Shunde Hamito, at the presidential palace in Hargeisa where the two sides engaged in bilateral talks.
During the meeting, held on 6 May, the two sides discussed steps in strengthening the longstanding diplomatic relationship between Somaliland and Ethiopia.
President Irro was joined by Somaliland Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdirahman Dahir Adan.
According to the local media Horn Diplomat, during their discussions, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation and highlighted the value of regular and constructive dialogue.
https://www.horndiplomat.com/2025/05/somaliland-president-receives-ethiopian-ambassador-reaffirms-bilateral-ties/
Somaliland President, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro), received Ethiopia’s top envoy to Somaliland, Ambassador Teshome Shunde Hamito, at the presidential palace in Hargeisa where the two sides engaged in bilateral talks.
During the meeting, held on 6 May, the two sides discussed steps in strengthening the longstanding diplomatic relationship between Somaliland and Ethiopia.
President Irro was joined by Somaliland Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdirahman Dahir Adan.
According to the local media Horn Diplomat, during their discussions, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation and highlighted the value of regular and constructive dialogue.
https://www.horndiplomat.com/2025/05/somaliland-president-receives-ethiopian-ambassador-reaffirms-bilateral-ties/
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#Ethiopian Health Professionals Association urges gov’t to promptly respond to health workers’ demands amid pre-strike demonstrations
As health professionals held pre-strike demonstrations across Ethiopia on 06 May, calling for improved salaries, benefits, and working conditions, the Ethiopian Health Professionals Association (#EHPA) urged the government to “provide immediate solutions” to their demands, while cautioning that the movement should continue in a way that “does not harm the country and the community.”
In a statement released on 07 May, the Association said that “the questions being raised by health professionals are legitimate,” and emphasized that it has submitted these concerns “through proper legal channels” to relevant government institutions. However, it noted that “since the questions… are not being answered promptly and appropriately,” professionals are “demanding their rights through various means.”
EHPA expressed support for the professionals' cause, stating it “recognizes the movement… to secure their rights,” but warned that the government must act to avoid broader consequences. It urged authorities “to stop neglecting the questions… and to give appropriate attention and responses… before they cause problems for the country.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=50026
As health professionals held pre-strike demonstrations across Ethiopia on 06 May, calling for improved salaries, benefits, and working conditions, the Ethiopian Health Professionals Association (#EHPA) urged the government to “provide immediate solutions” to their demands, while cautioning that the movement should continue in a way that “does not harm the country and the community.”
In a statement released on 07 May, the Association said that “the questions being raised by health professionals are legitimate,” and emphasized that it has submitted these concerns “through proper legal channels” to relevant government institutions. However, it noted that “since the questions… are not being answered promptly and appropriately,” professionals are “demanding their rights through various means.”
EHPA expressed support for the professionals' cause, stating it “recognizes the movement… to secure their rights,” but warned that the government must act to avoid broader consequences. It urged authorities “to stop neglecting the questions… and to give appropriate attention and responses… before they cause problems for the country.”
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#Ethiopian police crime reporting App selected ‘Best Police Application’ ahead of #UAE-based World Police Summit
A crime reporting mobile application developed by the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute (EAII) for the Federal Police has been selected as the Best Police Application ahead of the 4th World Police Summit, set to take place from May 13–15, 2025, in Dubai.
EAII said the AI-powered “EFPApp” allows citizens “to report crimes directly to the police” and is currently operational in Addis Abeba and Dire Dawa. It stood out among global competitors for its “innovation, design, and public safety impact.”
The World Police Summit, hosted by Dubai Police under the theme “Beyond the Badge: Envision the Next Era of Policing” will bring together over 17,000 professionals to explore the latest in law enforcement technology, including AI, cybersecurity, and cross-border policing, according to the organizers.
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A crime reporting mobile application developed by the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute (EAII) for the Federal Police has been selected as the Best Police Application ahead of the 4th World Police Summit, set to take place from May 13–15, 2025, in Dubai.
EAII said the AI-powered “EFPApp” allows citizens “to report crimes directly to the police” and is currently operational in Addis Abeba and Dire Dawa. It stood out among global competitors for its “innovation, design, and public safety impact.”
The World Police Summit, hosted by Dubai Police under the theme “Beyond the Badge: Envision the Next Era of Policing” will bring together over 17,000 professionals to explore the latest in law enforcement technology, including AI, cybersecurity, and cross-border policing, according to the organizers.
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#Ethiopia: Ten people abducted in East #Wollega zone of #Oromia; residents identify alleged perpetrators as ‘#Fano militia’
At least ten people were abducted in Gida Ayana district, East Wollega Zone of Oromia Region, by armed men whom residents identified as members of the “Fano” militia, according to eyewitnesses. A resident who was aboard the vehicle told Addis Standard that the attackers “emerged from the forest with weapons and threatened the driver,” before forcing passengers to stop. He said the armed men then “separated the passengers by gender” and took “10 individuals they believed to be wealthy, including elders, into the forest.”
Among the abducted were “two elders estimated to be over 45 years of age,” who were later released, the witness added. Another resident confirmed the incident and said the abductors used violence during the attack. “They forced all the male passengers to line up on one side,” he said, adding that the group “took more than ten of them into the forest while beating and verbally abusing them.”
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At least ten people were abducted in Gida Ayana district, East Wollega Zone of Oromia Region, by armed men whom residents identified as members of the “Fano” militia, according to eyewitnesses. A resident who was aboard the vehicle told Addis Standard that the attackers “emerged from the forest with weapons and threatened the driver,” before forcing passengers to stop. He said the armed men then “separated the passengers by gender” and took “10 individuals they believed to be wealthy, including elders, into the forest.”
Among the abducted were “two elders estimated to be over 45 years of age,” who were later released, the witness added. Another resident confirmed the incident and said the abductors used violence during the attack. “They forced all the male passengers to line up on one side,” he said, adding that the group “took more than ten of them into the forest while beating and verbally abusing them.”
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Ten people abducted in East Wollega zone of Oromia; residents identify alleged perpetrators as ‘Fano militia’ - Addis Standard
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#UAE says it does not recognise decision by #Sudan's defence council to sever ties
The United Arab Emirates' foreign ministry said on Wednesday it did not recognise a decision by Sudan's army-affiliated defence council to sever ties with the Gulf country.
The Sudanese defence council said on Sunday it would cut ties with the UAE over army accusations that Abu Dhabi supplied rival Rapid Support Forces paramilitaries with advanced and strategic weapons.
The council said the weapons had enabled the RSF to carry out damaging strikes, including with drones, on facilities in the Red Sea city of Port Sudan since Sunday, a major escalation in the country's two-year-old civil war.
https://www.reuters.com/world/uae-says-it-does-not-recognise-decision-by-sudans-defence-council-sever-ties-2025-05-07/
The United Arab Emirates' foreign ministry said on Wednesday it did not recognise a decision by Sudan's army-affiliated defence council to sever ties with the Gulf country.
The Sudanese defence council said on Sunday it would cut ties with the UAE over army accusations that Abu Dhabi supplied rival Rapid Support Forces paramilitaries with advanced and strategic weapons.
The council said the weapons had enabled the RSF to carry out damaging strikes, including with drones, on facilities in the Red Sea city of Port Sudan since Sunday, a major escalation in the country's two-year-old civil war.
https://www.reuters.com/world/uae-says-it-does-not-recognise-decision-by-sudans-defence-council-sever-ties-2025-05-07/
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Attack on #MSF hospital in #South_Sudan was deliberate, #UN rights commission says
A bombing that struck a Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) hospital and pharmacy in Old Fangak, South Sudan on May 3 was a "calculated, unlawful attack" that may constitute a war crime, the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan said on Tuesday. The commission described the bombing as “a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law” and stated that such actions “represent a direct assault on foundations of humanitarian action.”
MSF reported that at least seven people were killed and 20 wounded after a bomb destroyed the pharmacy and damaged the adjacent hospital in Fangak county, located in the Greater Upper Nile region. The bombing was followed by a drone strike, the medical charity added, noting that the pharmacy was “burned to the ground.” No group has claimed responsibility for the incident.
“This was not a tragic accident,” said Yasmin Sooka, chair of the U.N. commission. She stated it was “a calculated, unlawful attack on a protected medical facility.” Sooka added that targeting health facilities “violates the Geneva Conventions” and called the assault an attack on protections intended “to protect civilians in conflict zones.” South Sudan’s Information Minister Michael Makuei did not respond to requests for comment.
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/attack-msf-hospital-south-sudan-was-deliberate-un-rights-commission-says-2025-05-06/
A bombing that struck a Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) hospital and pharmacy in Old Fangak, South Sudan on May 3 was a "calculated, unlawful attack" that may constitute a war crime, the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan said on Tuesday. The commission described the bombing as “a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law” and stated that such actions “represent a direct assault on foundations of humanitarian action.”
MSF reported that at least seven people were killed and 20 wounded after a bomb destroyed the pharmacy and damaged the adjacent hospital in Fangak county, located in the Greater Upper Nile region. The bombing was followed by a drone strike, the medical charity added, noting that the pharmacy was “burned to the ground.” No group has claimed responsibility for the incident.
“This was not a tragic accident,” said Yasmin Sooka, chair of the U.N. commission. She stated it was “a calculated, unlawful attack on a protected medical facility.” Sooka added that targeting health facilities “violates the Geneva Conventions” and called the assault an attack on protections intended “to protect civilians in conflict zones.” South Sudan’s Information Minister Michael Makuei did not respond to requests for comment.
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/attack-msf-hospital-south-sudan-was-deliberate-un-rights-commission-says-2025-05-06/
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Attack on MSF hospital in South Sudan was deliberate, U.N rights commission says
A bombing attack on a Medecins Sans Frontieres hospital and pharmacy in South Sudan over the weekend was deliberate and may amount to a war crime, the U.N. Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan said on Tuesday.
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#Ethiopia: Capital Market Authority investigating real estate pioneer #Ermias_Amelga for alleged unauthorized securities offerings
The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has launched an investigation into Ermias Amelga and Genesis Investment Services PLC for allegedly offering securities without authorization.
In a public notice issued Wednesday, the Authority underscored its duty to uphold transparency and investor protection, stating: “These investigations are being conducted in line with the principle of 'the right to be heard' as per the FDRE Constitution.” The ECMA cautioned that no public offerings are allowed without prior approval under the new directive, and entities must be properly registered and licensed.
This marks another chapter in Ermias’s controversial career, which previously saw corruption charges in 2019 related to the troubled Access Real Estate, which were later dropped in 2020.
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The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has launched an investigation into Ermias Amelga and Genesis Investment Services PLC for allegedly offering securities without authorization.
In a public notice issued Wednesday, the Authority underscored its duty to uphold transparency and investor protection, stating: “These investigations are being conducted in line with the principle of 'the right to be heard' as per the FDRE Constitution.” The ECMA cautioned that no public offerings are allowed without prior approval under the new directive, and entities must be properly registered and licensed.
This marks another chapter in Ermias’s controversial career, which previously saw corruption charges in 2019 related to the troubled Access Real Estate, which were later dropped in 2020.
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#Ethiopia: Civil society authority rejects #Tigray Development Association board election, cites procedural violations and inclusion of “representatives of political parties”
The Authority for Civil Society Organizations (#ACSO) has deemed the election of the Board of Directors at the Tigray Development Association’s (#TDA) 12th General Assembly “illegal” and said it has “no recognition before the law,” citing procedural violations and the inclusion of “representatives of political parties as voting members.”
In a letter dated 06 May and addressed to TDA, ACSO said the assembly held in Mekele from 26–27 April “did not fulfill basic requirements” and was conducted in a manner that “contradicted Civil Society Organizations Proclamation No. 1113/2011” and internal bylaws. While noting that two of its representatives attended the assembly “to provide necessary support so as not to disrupt the proceedings,” the Authority said the board election was “conducted in an unusual manner that divided members,” adding that “there was no agreement among the participants” and “some members left the assembly” amid disputes.
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The Authority for Civil Society Organizations (#ACSO) has deemed the election of the Board of Directors at the Tigray Development Association’s (#TDA) 12th General Assembly “illegal” and said it has “no recognition before the law,” citing procedural violations and the inclusion of “representatives of political parties as voting members.”
In a letter dated 06 May and addressed to TDA, ACSO said the assembly held in Mekele from 26–27 April “did not fulfill basic requirements” and was conducted in a manner that “contradicted Civil Society Organizations Proclamation No. 1113/2011” and internal bylaws. While noting that two of its representatives attended the assembly “to provide necessary support so as not to disrupt the proceedings,” the Authority said the board election was “conducted in an unusual manner that divided members,” adding that “there was no agreement among the participants” and “some members left the assembly” amid disputes.
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Civil society authority rejects Tigray Development Association board election, cites procedural violations and inclusion of “representatives…
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