#Cyprus delegation led by Foreign Minister Signs MoUs with #Ethiopia, meets Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
Addis Abeba – A delegation from the Republic of Cyprus, led by Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos, signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos before meeting Prime Minister #Abiy Ahmed later in the day.
The Memoranda of Understanding signed by the two forign ministers aimed at strengthening cooperation in political consultation, education, higher education, and research of Ethiopia and Cyprus, according to the information from foreign ministry of Ethiopia..
The agreements were signed following a bilateral meeting between Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, and his Cypriot counterpart, Constantinos Kombos, in Addis Abeba on Thursday evening.
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Addis Abeba – A delegation from the Republic of Cyprus, led by Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos, signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos before meeting Prime Minister #Abiy Ahmed later in the day.
The Memoranda of Understanding signed by the two forign ministers aimed at strengthening cooperation in political consultation, education, higher education, and research of Ethiopia and Cyprus, according to the information from foreign ministry of Ethiopia..
The agreements were signed following a bilateral meeting between Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, and his Cypriot counterpart, Constantinos Kombos, in Addis Abeba on Thursday evening.
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News: #TPLF rejects claims of alliance with #Eritrea, calls cross-border ties a step toward peace
The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has written to #United_Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, rejecting allegations made by #Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and calling for renewed international engagement to ensure the full implementation of the Pretoria peace deal.
In the letter dated 8 October 2025, the TPLF said it was compelled to respond to what it described as “inaccurate and politically motivated allegations” contained in a 2 October letter from Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The party accused the federal government of attempting to “divert attention from its continued and serious violations” of the Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA), signed in Pretoria in November 2022.
“It is deeply regrettable that, instead of focusing on the genuine implementation of the Pretoria Agreement, .......
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The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has written to #United_Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, rejecting allegations made by #Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and calling for renewed international engagement to ensure the full implementation of the Pretoria peace deal.
In the letter dated 8 October 2025, the TPLF said it was compelled to respond to what it described as “inaccurate and politically motivated allegations” contained in a 2 October letter from Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The party accused the federal government of attempting to “divert attention from its continued and serious violations” of the Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA), signed in Pretoria in November 2022.
“It is deeply regrettable that, instead of focusing on the genuine implementation of the Pretoria Agreement, .......
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#EU pledges €105 million to strengthen #Ethiopia’s trade, investment, and migration initiatives
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie during the Global Gateway Forum, marking the 50th anniversary of EU-Ethiopia relations.
The leaders discussed advancing the partnership through a strong trade and investment agenda, economic reforms, and support for peace, stability, and migration management.
The EU announced a €105 million package: €90 million to support land governance, nature preservation, migration reintegration, and women’s economic empowerment; and €15 million to strengthen Ethiopia’s capacities to support refugees and returning migrants.
Under the Global Gateway framework, the partnership will also focus on clean energy, digital transformation, sustainable agri-food value chains, and health system strengthening, aiming to promote sustainable development and economic resilience across Ethiopia.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie during the Global Gateway Forum, marking the 50th anniversary of EU-Ethiopia relations.
The leaders discussed advancing the partnership through a strong trade and investment agenda, economic reforms, and support for peace, stability, and migration management.
The EU announced a €105 million package: €90 million to support land governance, nature preservation, migration reintegration, and women’s economic empowerment; and €15 million to strengthen Ethiopia’s capacities to support refugees and returning migrants.
Under the Global Gateway framework, the partnership will also focus on clean energy, digital transformation, sustainable agri-food value chains, and health system strengthening, aiming to promote sustainable development and economic resilience across Ethiopia.
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#Commentary: Taxing the People, Leaking the Budget: #Ethiopia’s fiscal reform demands more from citizens, overlooks inefficient spending
Recently, the Ethiopian government has pursued an ambitious #fiscal_reform agenda aimed at increasing domestic revenue by expanding the scope of excise duties and Value Added Tax (VAT) to include a wider range of goods and services. Among these measures is the plan to impose both a 15% excise tax and a 15% VAT on fuel during the current fiscal year—a move that is expected to disproportionately burden low- and fixed-income households. While the government intensifies its efforts to extract more revenue from citizens already grappling with declining living standards, Samson Hailu, the author of this commentary, argues that “it gives little priority to addressing systemic inefficiencies and wasteful spending within its own budget.
To support his argument, the author cites successive audit reports from the Office of the Federal Auditor General, which expose alarming levels of fiscal mismanagement, including “14.5 billion birr in unutilized budgets, 32.9 billion birr in uncollected revenues,” and widespread irregularities across federal institutions. Samson further contends that the recurring absence of officials from parliamentary sessions where these audit findings are presented “signals a deeper governance problem—one that erodes public trust and hampers the effectiveness of fiscal management.”
Despite Ethiopia’s annual budget having quadrupled over the past five years to 1.93 trillion birr, the article underscores that entrenched inefficiencies and pervasive waste risk transforming this budget expansion into “a vehicle for greater fiscal leakage.” It also highlights Ethiopia’s low budget transparency score of just 38 out of 100, persistent procurement bottlenecks, and the high share of recurrent spending on non-essential items—such as procurement of luxury vehicles, costly overseas travel, and lavish spending on conferences, workshops, and meetings—that “erodes public trust in the government’s commitment to prudent and accountable stewardship of national resources.”
The author emphasizes that Ethiopia’s fiscal reform “stands at a crossroads,” issuing a cautionary note that without decisive action to curb recurrent waste, tighten expenditure controls, and institutionalize transparency and accountability throughout public financial management, “the government risks placing the weight of fiscal reform solely on citizens.” He states, “A government that demands greater sacrifices from its people must demonstrate an equal commitment to eliminating waste and restoring financial integrity.”
https://addisstandard.com/taxing-the-people-leaking-the-budget-ethiopias-fiscal-reform-demands-more-from-citizens-overlooks-inefficient-spending/
Recently, the Ethiopian government has pursued an ambitious #fiscal_reform agenda aimed at increasing domestic revenue by expanding the scope of excise duties and Value Added Tax (VAT) to include a wider range of goods and services. Among these measures is the plan to impose both a 15% excise tax and a 15% VAT on fuel during the current fiscal year—a move that is expected to disproportionately burden low- and fixed-income households. While the government intensifies its efforts to extract more revenue from citizens already grappling with declining living standards, Samson Hailu, the author of this commentary, argues that “it gives little priority to addressing systemic inefficiencies and wasteful spending within its own budget.
To support his argument, the author cites successive audit reports from the Office of the Federal Auditor General, which expose alarming levels of fiscal mismanagement, including “14.5 billion birr in unutilized budgets, 32.9 billion birr in uncollected revenues,” and widespread irregularities across federal institutions. Samson further contends that the recurring absence of officials from parliamentary sessions where these audit findings are presented “signals a deeper governance problem—one that erodes public trust and hampers the effectiveness of fiscal management.”
Despite Ethiopia’s annual budget having quadrupled over the past five years to 1.93 trillion birr, the article underscores that entrenched inefficiencies and pervasive waste risk transforming this budget expansion into “a vehicle for greater fiscal leakage.” It also highlights Ethiopia’s low budget transparency score of just 38 out of 100, persistent procurement bottlenecks, and the high share of recurrent spending on non-essential items—such as procurement of luxury vehicles, costly overseas travel, and lavish spending on conferences, workshops, and meetings—that “erodes public trust in the government’s commitment to prudent and accountable stewardship of national resources.”
The author emphasizes that Ethiopia’s fiscal reform “stands at a crossroads,” issuing a cautionary note that without decisive action to curb recurrent waste, tighten expenditure controls, and institutionalize transparency and accountability throughout public financial management, “the government risks placing the weight of fiscal reform solely on citizens.” He states, “A government that demands greater sacrifices from its people must demonstrate an equal commitment to eliminating waste and restoring financial integrity.”
https://addisstandard.com/taxing-the-people-leaking-the-budget-ethiopias-fiscal-reform-demands-more-from-citizens-overlooks-inefficient-spending/
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#NBE Governor Eyob Tekalign calls for stronger financial oversight
Addis Abeba – The newly appointed Governor of the National Bank of #Ethiopia (NBE), Eyob Tekalign Tolina (PhD), has underscored the need to strengthen financial movement oversight across the country. He made the remark during his first consultative meeting with leaders of Ethiopia’s financial institutions this week.
According to the NBE, the meeting gathered CEOs and presidents of all financial institutions under its supervision, including banks, insurance firms, microfinance institutions, payment service providers, pension funds, and capital goods leasing companies, to deliberate on common priorities aimed at strengthening the financial sector.
Eyob emphasized that strong financial monitoring must be anchored in effective engagement with key economic actors and backed by robust governance.
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Addis Abeba – The newly appointed Governor of the National Bank of #Ethiopia (NBE), Eyob Tekalign Tolina (PhD), has underscored the need to strengthen financial movement oversight across the country. He made the remark during his first consultative meeting with leaders of Ethiopia’s financial institutions this week.
According to the NBE, the meeting gathered CEOs and presidents of all financial institutions under its supervision, including banks, insurance firms, microfinance institutions, payment service providers, pension funds, and capital goods leasing companies, to deliberate on common priorities aimed at strengthening the financial sector.
Eyob emphasized that strong financial monitoring must be anchored in effective engagement with key economic actors and backed by robust governance.
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#Eritrea dismisses #Ethiopia’s war allegation as “provocative sabre-rattling”
Eritrea dismissed Ethiopia’s accusation that it is preparing to launch a war as “provocative sabre-rattling,” amid growing tensions between the two Horn of Africa neighbors, AFP reported today Thursday 9 October 2025
“The intense propaganda campaign aimed at whipping up irredentist ambitions has been accompanied by provocative sabre-rattling,” Eritrean Information Minister Yemane Ghebremeskel told AFP. He denounced Addis Ababa’s letter to the United Nations as a “deceitful charade.”
Earlier this month, Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres accusing Asmara of colluding with a hardline faction of the TPLF to “wage war.” The letter, signed by the foreign minister, alleged that Eritrea and the TPLF were “funding, mobilising and directing armed groups” in the Amhara region, where federal forces have fought rebels for several years.
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Eritrea dismissed Ethiopia’s accusation that it is preparing to launch a war as “provocative sabre-rattling,” amid growing tensions between the two Horn of Africa neighbors, AFP reported today Thursday 9 October 2025
“The intense propaganda campaign aimed at whipping up irredentist ambitions has been accompanied by provocative sabre-rattling,” Eritrean Information Minister Yemane Ghebremeskel told AFP. He denounced Addis Ababa’s letter to the United Nations as a “deceitful charade.”
Earlier this month, Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres accusing Asmara of colluding with a hardline faction of the TPLF to “wage war.” The letter, signed by the foreign minister, alleged that Eritrea and the TPLF were “funding, mobilising and directing armed groups” in the Amhara region, where federal forces have fought rebels for several years.
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AI-generated propaganda fuels #Ethiopia–Eritrea tensions
Global voices reports that Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly being used to amplify nationalist sentiment and political messaging amid growing tensions between Ethiopia and #Eritrea, according to analyses of social media activity following the inauguration of the #GERD on 9 September 2025.
Alongside celebratory posts about the dam, AI-generated videos and images circulated online promoting the idea that Ethiopia should reclaim access to Eritrea’s #Assab port. One viral video, shared on TikTok and X and endorsed by former State Minister Birhanu M. Lenjiso, featured a fictional concert at the GERD with a voiceover declaring, “From the Nile to Assab, one people, one heart.”
Experts warn these AI-generated materials amount to “synthetic propaganda” aimed at normalizing expansionist rhetoric.
https://globalvoices.org/2025/10/09/escaping-the-geographic-prison-ai-and-visual-propaganda-in-ethiopias-red-sea-discourse/
Global voices reports that Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly being used to amplify nationalist sentiment and political messaging amid growing tensions between Ethiopia and #Eritrea, according to analyses of social media activity following the inauguration of the #GERD on 9 September 2025.
Alongside celebratory posts about the dam, AI-generated videos and images circulated online promoting the idea that Ethiopia should reclaim access to Eritrea’s #Assab port. One viral video, shared on TikTok and X and endorsed by former State Minister Birhanu M. Lenjiso, featured a fictional concert at the GERD with a voiceover declaring, “From the Nile to Assab, one people, one heart.”
Experts warn these AI-generated materials amount to “synthetic propaganda” aimed at normalizing expansionist rhetoric.
https://globalvoices.org/2025/10/09/escaping-the-geographic-prison-ai-and-visual-propaganda-in-ethiopias-red-sea-discourse/
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#Tigray Interim President ‘plotted, organized’ army ‘coup d'état’ against Getachew’s admin; time to ‘recall him now’ - Lt. Gen. Tsadikan
Lt. Gen. Tsadikan Gebretensae, former deputy president of Tigray’s interim administration, has accused the region’s current interim president, Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede, of “plotting and organizing” an army “coup d’état” against the previous leadership led by Getachew Reda.
Tsadikan, who says he is now working to “change Tigray’s politics,” alleged that Tadesse ‘sabotaged” the Pretoria Agreement–mandated interim government under Getachew’s leadership, and “squandered an undeserved opportunity” since he has come to the regional presidency.
Tsadikan further claimed that Tadesse not only failed to deliver on the 8-points mandate given to him by the federal government, but ignored violation related to alleged contact by members of his administration with Eritrean forces, a claim led by the federal government.
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Lt. Gen. Tsadikan Gebretensae, former deputy president of Tigray’s interim administration, has accused the region’s current interim president, Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede, of “plotting and organizing” an army “coup d’état” against the previous leadership led by Getachew Reda.
Tsadikan, who says he is now working to “change Tigray’s politics,” alleged that Tadesse ‘sabotaged” the Pretoria Agreement–mandated interim government under Getachew’s leadership, and “squandered an undeserved opportunity” since he has come to the regional presidency.
Tsadikan further claimed that Tadesse not only failed to deliver on the 8-points mandate given to him by the federal government, but ignored violation related to alleged contact by members of his administration with Eritrean forces, a claim led by the federal government.
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#Ethiopian bold doctor sent her kids away and helped beat one of the world's deadliest viruses
When #Rwanda confirmed its first Marburg virus outbreak in September 2024, Ethiopian emergency physician Dr. Tsion Firew found herself at the center of one of the world’s deadliest health crises. Working in Kigali as chair of emergency medicine at Africa Health Sciences University, she watched colleagues fall ill within days and realized the magnitude of the threat.
With Marburg’s fatality rate reaching up to 90%, the disease quickly transformed her daily medical duties into a life-or-death battle — both for her patients and for herself.
In an act of courage and painful sacrifice, Tsion made the bold decision to send her two young children to Ethiopia, her home country, to live with her parents while she stayed behind to confront the outbreak.......
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https://www.npr.org/sections/goats-and-soda/2025/10/06/g-s1-91435/virus-marburg-deadly-disease-rwanda
When #Rwanda confirmed its first Marburg virus outbreak in September 2024, Ethiopian emergency physician Dr. Tsion Firew found herself at the center of one of the world’s deadliest health crises. Working in Kigali as chair of emergency medicine at Africa Health Sciences University, she watched colleagues fall ill within days and realized the magnitude of the threat.
With Marburg’s fatality rate reaching up to 90%, the disease quickly transformed her daily medical duties into a life-or-death battle — both for her patients and for herself.
In an act of courage and painful sacrifice, Tsion made the bold decision to send her two young children to Ethiopia, her home country, to live with her parents while she stayed behind to confront the outbreak.......
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#Sudanese prime minister visits #Eritrea to discuss cooperation, regional stability
Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris arrived in the Eritrean capital on Thursday for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and discussing regional security.
This is the fourth foreign trip for Idris since he took office on May 19. Upon arrival, he and his delegation, which includes the foreign and information ministers, were greeted by Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh.
Idris met with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki on Thursday evening, SUNA reported. The state news agency said the leaders discussed joint cooperation and committed to strengthening ties to serve the interests of both nations and ensure regional stability.
Idris thanked Afwerki for Eritrea’s support for Sudan amid its current challenges. Afwerki, in turn, reiterated his country’s firm support for Sudan’s stability and unity, SUNA said.
https://sudantribune.com/article/305864
Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris arrived in the Eritrean capital on Thursday for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and discussing regional security.
This is the fourth foreign trip for Idris since he took office on May 19. Upon arrival, he and his delegation, which includes the foreign and information ministers, were greeted by Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh.
Idris met with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki on Thursday evening, SUNA reported. The state news agency said the leaders discussed joint cooperation and committed to strengthening ties to serve the interests of both nations and ensure regional stability.
Idris thanked Afwerki for Eritrea’s support for Sudan amid its current challenges. Afwerki, in turn, reiterated his country’s firm support for Sudan’s stability and unity, SUNA said.
https://sudantribune.com/article/305864
#UNICEF reports over 100,000 children treated for severe wasting across #Ethiopia in two months
More than 100,000 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition were admitted for treatment across Ethiopia between July and August 2025, UNICEF said in its latest Humanitarian Situation Report.
According to the report, a total of 104,891 children with severe wasting received therapeutic feeding during the two-month period.
The program recorded a 94% cure rate, a 2% default rate, and a mortality rate of 0.2%, highlighting what UNICEF described as “strong results and high-quality interventions” amid growing humanitarian needs.
The #Oromia Region recorded the highest regional caseload, with 39,284 children under five treated for severe acute malnutrition (SAM) through outpatient and stabilization centers.
In the #Amhara Region, 16,423 children were admitted for SAM treatment. While the overall cure rate reached 88.6%, UNICEF noted that 548 children...........
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More than 100,000 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition were admitted for treatment across Ethiopia between July and August 2025, UNICEF said in its latest Humanitarian Situation Report.
According to the report, a total of 104,891 children with severe wasting received therapeutic feeding during the two-month period.
The program recorded a 94% cure rate, a 2% default rate, and a mortality rate of 0.2%, highlighting what UNICEF described as “strong results and high-quality interventions” amid growing humanitarian needs.
The #Oromia Region recorded the highest regional caseload, with 39,284 children under five treated for severe acute malnutrition (SAM) through outpatient and stabilization centers.
In the #Amhara Region, 16,423 children were admitted for SAM treatment. While the overall cure rate reached 88.6%, UNICEF noted that 548 children...........
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#Tesfalem_Waldyes named among seven recipients of 2025 IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Hero Award
The International Press Institute (IPI) and International Media Support (IMS) have named #Ethiopian journalist Tesfalem Waldyes among seven distinguished recipients of the 2025 World Press Freedom Hero award, recognizing his exceptional courage and resilience in defending media freedom.
Tesfalem, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Ethiopia Insider, was honored for his unwavering commitment to independent journalism, despite facing repeated harassment and imprisonment.
According to the IPI His career has been marked by multiple arbitrary arrests and detentions, including more than a year in custody in connection with the “Zone 9 bloggers” case. After years in exile, Tesfalem returned to Ethiopia to continue his work amid an increasingly restrictive environment for free media.
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The International Press Institute (IPI) and International Media Support (IMS) have named #Ethiopian journalist Tesfalem Waldyes among seven distinguished recipients of the 2025 World Press Freedom Hero award, recognizing his exceptional courage and resilience in defending media freedom.
Tesfalem, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Ethiopia Insider, was honored for his unwavering commitment to independent journalism, despite facing repeated harassment and imprisonment.
According to the IPI His career has been marked by multiple arbitrary arrests and detentions, including more than a year in custody in connection with the “Zone 9 bloggers” case. After years in exile, Tesfalem returned to Ethiopia to continue his work amid an increasingly restrictive environment for free media.
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#Ethiopia, #Belgium Hold First Political Consultation in Addis Ababa
The first Ethiopia–Belgium Political Consultation was held in Addis Ababa yesterday 9 October 2025, marking a new chapter in the bilateral relations between the two countries.
State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Hadera Abera, said the meeting represents a significant milestone in the longstanding ties that date back to 1906. He added that the inaugural consultation reflects a renewed commitment by both sides to further strengthen their partnership.
Ambassador Hadera briefed the Belgian delegation on Ethiopia’s ongoing economic reforms and the conducive investment and trade environment being created for the private sector. He encouraged Belgian investors to seize emerging opportunities in Ethiopia.
He also emphasized that the completion of the #GERD will play a transformative role in boosting regional power
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The first Ethiopia–Belgium Political Consultation was held in Addis Ababa yesterday 9 October 2025, marking a new chapter in the bilateral relations between the two countries.
State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Hadera Abera, said the meeting represents a significant milestone in the longstanding ties that date back to 1906. He added that the inaugural consultation reflects a renewed commitment by both sides to further strengthen their partnership.
Ambassador Hadera briefed the Belgian delegation on Ethiopia’s ongoing economic reforms and the conducive investment and trade environment being created for the private sector. He encouraged Belgian investors to seize emerging opportunities in Ethiopia.
He also emphasized that the completion of the #GERD will play a transformative role in boosting regional power
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#IMF visit to #Kenya discussed reforms that could lead to a new programme
The International Monetary Fund said on Friday that a staff visit to Kenya took stock of the latest macroeconomic developments and discussed reforms that could pave the way for a new programme.
The IMF said in a statement that policy priorities included "measures to enhance fiscal policy credibility, ensure sustainability of public finances and debt, and minimize fiscal, financial, and external sector risks".
Discussions with Kenyan authorities would continue during the upcoming IMF Annual Meetings, it added.
The East African nation's $3.6 billion programme with the IMF expired earlier this year, and some officials have expressed interest in getting a new one that will include a lending component.
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/imf-visit-kenya-discussed-reforms-that-could-lead-new-programme-2025-10-10/
The International Monetary Fund said on Friday that a staff visit to Kenya took stock of the latest macroeconomic developments and discussed reforms that could pave the way for a new programme.
The IMF said in a statement that policy priorities included "measures to enhance fiscal policy credibility, ensure sustainability of public finances and debt, and minimize fiscal, financial, and external sector risks".
Discussions with Kenyan authorities would continue during the upcoming IMF Annual Meetings, it added.
The East African nation's $3.6 billion programme with the IMF expired earlier this year, and some officials have expressed interest in getting a new one that will include a lending component.
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/imf-visit-kenya-discussed-reforms-that-could-lead-new-programme-2025-10-10/
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IMF visit to Kenya discussed reforms that could lead to a new programme
The International Monetary Fund said on Friday that a staff visit to Kenya took stock of the latest macroeconomic developments and discussed reforms that could pave the way for a new programme.
#Opinion: #Somaliland’s Youth: Leading recognition struggle, securing democratic future
For more than three decades, Somaliland has exemplified “a state that fulfills nearly all the requirements of sovereignty—peace, stability, democratic governance, and functioning institutions,” writes Abdifataah H. Osman, the author of this opinion piece. He notes that central to this achievement is the nation’s youth, who constitute more than 70% of the population and are leading the call for Somaliland’s “re-recognition,” not recognition.
The author explains that Somaliland’s historical claim originates from its brief period of independence in 1960, before it voluntarily united with Italian #Somalia. However, Osman underscores that the subsequent decades of marginalization, dictatorship, and atrocities—including “the #Hargeisa Holocaust”—“cemented in the minds of Somaliland’s people that their aspirations for justice and self-rule could not be fulfilled under a unitary Somali state.”
The author argues that for Somaliland’s youth, “re-recognition” is not an abstract political goal; it is “about safeguarding the democratic experiment they have helped sustain.” He emphasizes, “Young Somalilanders are not asking for a favor but demanding re-recognition as a right.”
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For more than three decades, Somaliland has exemplified “a state that fulfills nearly all the requirements of sovereignty—peace, stability, democratic governance, and functioning institutions,” writes Abdifataah H. Osman, the author of this opinion piece. He notes that central to this achievement is the nation’s youth, who constitute more than 70% of the population and are leading the call for Somaliland’s “re-recognition,” not recognition.
The author explains that Somaliland’s historical claim originates from its brief period of independence in 1960, before it voluntarily united with Italian #Somalia. However, Osman underscores that the subsequent decades of marginalization, dictatorship, and atrocities—including “the #Hargeisa Holocaust”—“cemented in the minds of Somaliland’s people that their aspirations for justice and self-rule could not be fulfilled under a unitary Somali state.”
The author argues that for Somaliland’s youth, “re-recognition” is not an abstract political goal; it is “about safeguarding the democratic experiment they have helped sustain.” He emphasizes, “Young Somalilanders are not asking for a favor but demanding re-recognition as a right.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52841
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News: #WFP warns of rising hunger among refugees in #Ethiopia as funding shortages force ration cuts
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that refugees in Ethiopia face worsening hunger as severe funding shortages have forced the agency to cut food rations.
In a statement shared with Addis Standard, the WFP said it was forced to reduce rations for 780,000 refugees in 27 camps across Ethiopia from a 60 percent ration to just 40 percent. “Only 70,000 newly arrived refugees who fled conflict in neighboring Sudan and South Sudan will continue to receive full rations for the next six months. “Hunger and malnutrition rates are very high among the new refugees,” the statement read.
"This isn't a future risk—it's happening right now. Every ration cut is a child left hungrier, a mother forced to skip meals, a family pushed closer to the edge," said Milisic.
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The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that refugees in Ethiopia face worsening hunger as severe funding shortages have forced the agency to cut food rations.
In a statement shared with Addis Standard, the WFP said it was forced to reduce rations for 780,000 refugees in 27 camps across Ethiopia from a 60 percent ration to just 40 percent. “Only 70,000 newly arrived refugees who fled conflict in neighboring Sudan and South Sudan will continue to receive full rations for the next six months. “Hunger and malnutrition rates are very high among the new refugees,” the statement read.
"This isn't a future risk—it's happening right now. Every ration cut is a child left hungrier, a mother forced to skip meals, a family pushed closer to the edge," said Milisic.
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#Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado wins #Nobel_Peace_Prize
Maria Corina Machado, a key opposition leader in Venezuela, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 for her struggle to promote democratic rights in her country.
Machado, a 58-year-old industrial engineer who lives in hiding in Venezuela, was blocked by its courts from running for president against President Nicolas Maduro in the 2024 elections.
“She is receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela, and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy,” said the Norwegian Nobel Committee, awarding the prize on Friday at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo.
Hailing Machado as one of the most extraordinary examples of civilian courage in Latin America, it added that Machado had been a “key unifying figure in a political opposition that was once deeply divided – an opposition that found common ground in the demand for free elections and representative government”.
https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2025/10/10/nobel-peace-prize-2025-maria-corina-machado
Maria Corina Machado, a key opposition leader in Venezuela, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 for her struggle to promote democratic rights in her country.
Machado, a 58-year-old industrial engineer who lives in hiding in Venezuela, was blocked by its courts from running for president against President Nicolas Maduro in the 2024 elections.
“She is receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela, and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy,” said the Norwegian Nobel Committee, awarding the prize on Friday at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo.
Hailing Machado as one of the most extraordinary examples of civilian courage in Latin America, it added that Machado had been a “key unifying figure in a political opposition that was once deeply divided – an opposition that found common ground in the demand for free elections and representative government”.
https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2025/10/10/nobel-peace-prize-2025-maria-corina-machado
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#Eritrea’s current stance makes peaceful, diplomatic sea access for #Ethiopia “highly doubtful” – Lt. Gen. Tsadikan
Lt. Gen. Tsadikan Gebretensae, former deputy president of #Tigray’s interim administration, has expressed skepticism about Ethiopia’s chances of securing sea access through peaceful and diplomatic means.
Tsadikan pointed to Eritrea’s firm position under President Isaias Afwerki, saying #Asmara has “framed this as a matter of their very existence.” Eritrea’s apparent offer, he noted, is limited to trade arrangements, which “does not fulfill Ethiopia’s interest.”
He added that only strong international diplomatic pressure could alter the situation. Otherwise, Tsadikan warned, “they could also head towards conflict,” emphasizing that “war is always a policy option for governments — it is a question of when you choose to exercise it.”
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Lt. Gen. Tsadikan Gebretensae, former deputy president of #Tigray’s interim administration, has expressed skepticism about Ethiopia’s chances of securing sea access through peaceful and diplomatic means.
Tsadikan pointed to Eritrea’s firm position under President Isaias Afwerki, saying #Asmara has “framed this as a matter of their very existence.” Eritrea’s apparent offer, he noted, is limited to trade arrangements, which “does not fulfill Ethiopia’s interest.”
He added that only strong international diplomatic pressure could alter the situation. Otherwise, Tsadikan warned, “they could also head towards conflict,” emphasizing that “war is always a policy option for governments — it is a question of when you choose to exercise it.”
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