Former #Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga dies at 80, due to heart attack
#Raila Amolo Odinga, whose death at 80 was announced on Wednesday, spent most of his adult life in politics, including 8 years in prison as a pro-democracy campaigner -- but never achieved his goal of becoming Kenya's president, despite five attempts.
Odinga, who died during a trip to an Ayurvedic health clinic in India according to local police, cast himself as an anti-establishment firebrand despite belonging to one of Kenya's top political dynasties, AFP reports.
Born on January 7, 1945, he spent his early years in politics either in jail or in exile, fighting for democracy during the autocratic rule of president Daniel arap Moi.
A member of the Luo tribe, he entered parliament in 1992 and ran unsuccessfully for the presidency in 1997, 2007, 2013, 2017 and 2022, claiming to have been cheated of victory...
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#Raila Amolo Odinga, whose death at 80 was announced on Wednesday, spent most of his adult life in politics, including 8 years in prison as a pro-democracy campaigner -- but never achieved his goal of becoming Kenya's president, despite five attempts.
Odinga, who died during a trip to an Ayurvedic health clinic in India according to local police, cast himself as an anti-establishment firebrand despite belonging to one of Kenya's top political dynasties, AFP reports.
Born on January 7, 1945, he spent his early years in politics either in jail or in exile, fighting for democracy during the autocratic rule of president Daniel arap Moi.
A member of the Luo tribe, he entered parliament in 1992 and ran unsuccessfully for the presidency in 1997, 2007, 2013, 2017 and 2022, claiming to have been cheated of victory...
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President Taye receives credentials of new #Egyptian Ambassador, says outstanding issues within reach
President Taye Atske-Selassie yesterday received the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Obaida A. El Dandarawy, at the National Palace, Minister of Foreign Affairs disclosed.
The ceremony was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timothewos and State Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye.
During the meeting, President Taye underscored the long-standing and multifaceted relations between #Ethiopia and Egypt, highlighting areas of cooperation including agriculture, industry, and manufacturing.
He noted that while some technical issues remain outstanding, “they are always within reach of our wisdom,” reflecting optimism that both countries can address remaining matters through dialogue, local media reports.
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President Taye Atske-Selassie yesterday received the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Obaida A. El Dandarawy, at the National Palace, Minister of Foreign Affairs disclosed.
The ceremony was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timothewos and State Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye.
During the meeting, President Taye underscored the long-standing and multifaceted relations between #Ethiopia and Egypt, highlighting areas of cooperation including agriculture, industry, and manufacturing.
He noted that while some technical issues remain outstanding, “they are always within reach of our wisdom,” reflecting optimism that both countries can address remaining matters through dialogue, local media reports.
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#Ethiopia's weavers struggle to keep garment tradition alive
In a small workshop in Addis Abeba, dozens of artisans continue the centuries-old craft of weaving habesha kemis—traditional white cotton dresses decorated with colorful embroidery.
Once in high demand for religious and festive occasions, the intricate garments now face declining sales as Ethiopia’s economic hardship and high inflation take their toll. Weavers like Asefaw Yemu, who has spent 30 years at the loom earning about 10,000 to 15,000 birr a month, say the work is exhausting and increasingly unsustainable as demand drops and the cost of materials rises.
About 39 percent of Ethiopia's 130 million people lived below the poverty line -- less than $3 a day -- in 2021, a figure the World Bank projected will rise to 43 percent this year. At the same workshop, Getu Derza, 48, carefully embroiders colourful silk threads.....
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In a small workshop in Addis Abeba, dozens of artisans continue the centuries-old craft of weaving habesha kemis—traditional white cotton dresses decorated with colorful embroidery.
Once in high demand for religious and festive occasions, the intricate garments now face declining sales as Ethiopia’s economic hardship and high inflation take their toll. Weavers like Asefaw Yemu, who has spent 30 years at the loom earning about 10,000 to 15,000 birr a month, say the work is exhausting and increasingly unsustainable as demand drops and the cost of materials rises.
About 39 percent of Ethiopia's 130 million people lived below the poverty line -- less than $3 a day -- in 2021, a figure the World Bank projected will rise to 43 percent this year. At the same workshop, Getu Derza, 48, carefully embroiders colourful silk threads.....
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#Opinion: Sixty Years of Estrangement: Breaking cycle of #Ethiopia-#Eritrea perennial conflict
For over six decades, Ethiopia and Eritrea have been caught in recurring cycles of conflict, spanning Eritrea’s struggle for independence to the devastating 1998–2000 war and its prolonged aftermath of proxy confrontations. Jafar Bedru Geletu, the author of this opinion piece, writes, “Despite changes in Ethiopia’s leadership—from an emperor to a Marxist regime to successive prime ministers—the Eritrean problem has persisted.” Although a 2018 peace agreement briefly raised hopes, he emphasizes that currently “the two countries seem to be back to their usual posture of hostility against one another.”
While Eritrean President Isaias Afeworki’s “intransigence lies behind a lot of the problematic aspects of the relationship” between the two nations, the author states that the underlying issues are deeper, involving two fundamental factors: the first is “the insecurity of the Eritrean state about its independence and continued statehood,” and the second is “the deep-rooted resentment of most Ethiopians to their landlocked status.”
Jafar contends that “if the current and future generations are to avoid repeating the bloody history of the last sixty years, new approaches that take into full account the sensitivities, interests, and needs of both countries must be adopted.” He further notes, "Ethiopia and Eritrea need a long-term framework for coexistence that promotes interdependence and institutionalized cooperation.”
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For over six decades, Ethiopia and Eritrea have been caught in recurring cycles of conflict, spanning Eritrea’s struggle for independence to the devastating 1998–2000 war and its prolonged aftermath of proxy confrontations. Jafar Bedru Geletu, the author of this opinion piece, writes, “Despite changes in Ethiopia’s leadership—from an emperor to a Marxist regime to successive prime ministers—the Eritrean problem has persisted.” Although a 2018 peace agreement briefly raised hopes, he emphasizes that currently “the two countries seem to be back to their usual posture of hostility against one another.”
While Eritrean President Isaias Afeworki’s “intransigence lies behind a lot of the problematic aspects of the relationship” between the two nations, the author states that the underlying issues are deeper, involving two fundamental factors: the first is “the insecurity of the Eritrean state about its independence and continued statehood,” and the second is “the deep-rooted resentment of most Ethiopians to their landlocked status.”
Jafar contends that “if the current and future generations are to avoid repeating the bloody history of the last sixty years, new approaches that take into full account the sensitivities, interests, and needs of both countries must be adopted.” He further notes, "Ethiopia and Eritrea need a long-term framework for coexistence that promotes interdependence and institutionalized cooperation.”
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President Ruto announces 7-day mourning, state funeral for ‘democracy giant’ Raila Odinga
President #William_Ruto has announced a seven-day national mourning period for the late Raila Odinga, during which the Kenyan flag will be flown at half-mast in honour of the former Prime Minister who died on Wednesday morning in India.
In a televised afternoon address at State House, #Nairobi, Ruto announced that the former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader will be accorded a state funeral with all attendant honours.
“We have lost one of Africa’s greatest leaders, a giant of democracy, a fearless fighter, and a tireless warrior of good governance,” Ruto said.
“Raila Amolo Odinga’s name will forever be etched in the story of our republic: a story of struggle, sacrifice, courage, rule of law, hope, and our pursuit for excellence.”
Ruto described Odinga as a patriot who dedicated.
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President #William_Ruto has announced a seven-day national mourning period for the late Raila Odinga, during which the Kenyan flag will be flown at half-mast in honour of the former Prime Minister who died on Wednesday morning in India.
In a televised afternoon address at State House, #Nairobi, Ruto announced that the former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader will be accorded a state funeral with all attendant honours.
“We have lost one of Africa’s greatest leaders, a giant of democracy, a fearless fighter, and a tireless warrior of good governance,” Ruto said.
“Raila Amolo Odinga’s name will forever be etched in the story of our republic: a story of struggle, sacrifice, courage, rule of law, hope, and our pursuit for excellence.”
Ruto described Odinga as a patriot who dedicated.
https://citizen.digital/article/president-ruto-announces-7-day-mourning-state-funeral-for-democracy-giant-raila-odinga-n371464
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#Ethiopian government calls EHRC report on movement restrictions “unbalanced,” admits mobility limitations in some areas due to insecurity
The Ethiopian government has described the recent report by the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (#EHRC) documenting widespread restrictions on people’s freedom of movement as “unbalanced,” while admitting that limitations on mobility persist in some areas due to security challenges.
Kebede Desisa, State Minister of the Government Communication Service, told Deutsche Welle that while the government acknowledges restrictions in certain parts of the country, the EHRC report failed to present the full context and to recognize the measures being taken to restore peace and security.
“The country’s overall peace and security situation has been assessed, and challenges are being addressed gradually over time,” Kebede said, adding that “major changes......
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The Ethiopian government has described the recent report by the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (#EHRC) documenting widespread restrictions on people’s freedom of movement as “unbalanced,” while admitting that limitations on mobility persist in some areas due to security challenges.
Kebede Desisa, State Minister of the Government Communication Service, told Deutsche Welle that while the government acknowledges restrictions in certain parts of the country, the EHRC report failed to present the full context and to recognize the measures being taken to restore peace and security.
“The country’s overall peace and security situation has been assessed, and challenges are being addressed gradually over time,” Kebede said, adding that “major changes......
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#Red_Sea ambition by force not #Oromo people’s agenda; foreign-driven motives behind #Ethiopia’s push: senior #OLA leader
Jaal Jiregna Gudeta, senior adviser to Jaal Marroo, the leader of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), said that the Ethiopian government’s narrative to “seize” the Red Sea port of Assab amounts to rejecting internationally recognized (colonial) borders and does not represent Oromo aspirations.
“Ethiopia recognized, signed, and ceded #Assab as part of #Eritrea,” he said, adding that any attempt to “seize Assab” is tantamount to saying that “we oppose the colonial border.”
“The Oromo people have no intention of invading or crossing the borders of another area or another country,” Jaal Jiregna said, adding that the Red Sea issue is being driven by external interests.
“The government of Abiy Ahmed is well aware that this issue is not an Oromo question. The Red Sea question is a rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.”
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Jaal Jiregna Gudeta, senior adviser to Jaal Marroo, the leader of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), said that the Ethiopian government’s narrative to “seize” the Red Sea port of Assab amounts to rejecting internationally recognized (colonial) borders and does not represent Oromo aspirations.
“Ethiopia recognized, signed, and ceded #Assab as part of #Eritrea,” he said, adding that any attempt to “seize Assab” is tantamount to saying that “we oppose the colonial border.”
“The Oromo people have no intention of invading or crossing the borders of another area or another country,” Jaal Jiregna said, adding that the Red Sea issue is being driven by external interests.
“The government of Abiy Ahmed is well aware that this issue is not an Oromo question. The Red Sea question is a rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.”
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Analysis: #East_Borana residents report two month closure of Nagelle Borana–Moyale road amid conflicting official claims and stalled peace efforts
Residents of the East Borana Zone in #Oromia say the main road linking #Nagelle_Borana to #Moyale has been closed for more than two months due to renewed border insecurity between the Oromia & Somali regions. Local authorities have offered conflicting accounts regarding the road’s status.
Locals who spoke to Addis Standard said the closure has severely disrupted transport & livelihoods, as peace efforts between the two communities have yet to yield tangible results. An official from the East Borana Zone confirmed that the road remains closed. However, a Somali regional official insisted that “the road remains open.”
Residents attribute the disruption of movement to a peace and reconciliation process that has failed to materialize on the ground. Those interviewed described the process as “only between regional security forces,”
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Residents of the East Borana Zone in #Oromia say the main road linking #Nagelle_Borana to #Moyale has been closed for more than two months due to renewed border insecurity between the Oromia & Somali regions. Local authorities have offered conflicting accounts regarding the road’s status.
Locals who spoke to Addis Standard said the closure has severely disrupted transport & livelihoods, as peace efforts between the two communities have yet to yield tangible results. An official from the East Borana Zone confirmed that the road remains closed. However, a Somali regional official insisted that “the road remains open.”
Residents attribute the disruption of movement to a peace and reconciliation process that has failed to materialize on the ground. Those interviewed described the process as “only between regional security forces,”
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News: #Tigray forces’ protest enters third day as the interim administration issues statement following emergency cabinet meeting
Protests by members of the Tigray forces demanding improved pay and benefits have entered a third consecutive day, as key roads across the region remain blocked despite efforts by the regional leadership to calm tensions.
On Wednesday, road closures extended beyond the Mekelle–#Wukro–#Adigrat corridor, with protesters also blocking the Mekelle–Alamata route. The continued demonstrations come despite the President of the Tigray Interim Administration, Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede, addressing the soldiers both in person and through a public statement.
In a statement issued today, President Tadesse announced that the Cabinet of the Tigray Interim Administration held an emergency meeting to discuss the “rights and benefits of the Tigray Security Forces.”
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Protests by members of the Tigray forces demanding improved pay and benefits have entered a third consecutive day, as key roads across the region remain blocked despite efforts by the regional leadership to calm tensions.
On Wednesday, road closures extended beyond the Mekelle–#Wukro–#Adigrat corridor, with protesters also blocking the Mekelle–Alamata route. The continued demonstrations come despite the President of the Tigray Interim Administration, Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede, addressing the soldiers both in person and through a public statement.
In a statement issued today, President Tadesse announced that the Cabinet of the Tigray Interim Administration held an emergency meeting to discuss the “rights and benefits of the Tigray Security Forces.”
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#Somalia elects representatives to East African Community parliament for first time
Somalia’s bicameral Federal Parliament on Wednesday elected nine members to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), securing the Horn of Africa nation’s first legislative presence in the East African Community (EAC).
The joint sitting, chaired by Sheikh Adan Mohamed Noor (Madobe), Speaker of the House of the People, capped a process hailed as symbolising Somalia’s political integration with the rest of the EAC members. Somalia joined the EAC in March 2024, and was formally admitted into the bloc in November that year.
The nine legislators will join peers from #Kenya, #Uganda, #Tanzania, #Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo at the Assembly’s headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.
Somalia will also nominate a judge to the East African Court of Justice (EACJ), completing its institutional integration.
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Somalia’s bicameral Federal Parliament on Wednesday elected nine members to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), securing the Horn of Africa nation’s first legislative presence in the East African Community (EAC).
The joint sitting, chaired by Sheikh Adan Mohamed Noor (Madobe), Speaker of the House of the People, capped a process hailed as symbolising Somalia’s political integration with the rest of the EAC members. Somalia joined the EAC in March 2024, and was formally admitted into the bloc in November that year.
The nine legislators will join peers from #Kenya, #Uganda, #Tanzania, #Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo at the Assembly’s headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.
Somalia will also nominate a judge to the East African Court of Justice (EACJ), completing its institutional integration.
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#Ethiopian Airlines resumes flights to Port Sudan
Ethiopian Airlines has resumed its flights to #Port_Sudan, Sudan, effective 15 October 2025.
The national carrier said it will operate a daily flight to Port Sudan & plans to increase the frequency to twice daily starting 1 November 2025.
The resumption marks the latest step in Ethiopian Airlines’ efforts to restore and expand its regional network following disruptions caused by conflict and operational challenges in #Sudan.
Since the eruption of conflict between Sudan’s military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in April 2023, the Sudanese government had been administering the country from a temporary seat in Port Sudan, located in the east.
On 27 August 2025, the Sudanese cabinet convened its first meeting in the capital, Khartoum. The state news agency SUNA described the session as “a symbolic step toward the return of state institutions to the capital,” noting that security arrangements were still underway to ensure stability.
Ethiopian Airlines has resumed its flights to #Port_Sudan, Sudan, effective 15 October 2025.
The national carrier said it will operate a daily flight to Port Sudan & plans to increase the frequency to twice daily starting 1 November 2025.
The resumption marks the latest step in Ethiopian Airlines’ efforts to restore and expand its regional network following disruptions caused by conflict and operational challenges in #Sudan.
Since the eruption of conflict between Sudan’s military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in April 2023, the Sudanese government had been administering the country from a temporary seat in Port Sudan, located in the east.
On 27 August 2025, the Sudanese cabinet convened its first meeting in the capital, Khartoum. The state news agency SUNA described the session as “a symbolic step toward the return of state institutions to the capital,” noting that security arrangements were still underway to ensure stability.
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#Oromia government distributes 6,800 motorcycles to kebele administrations; residents say movement remains restricted in several areas
The Oromia Regional Government has distributed 6,800 motorcycles to kebele administrations as part of efforts to strengthen local governance and improve public service delivery, regional officials announced during the first-quarter performance evaluation meeting held in #Adama city.
Opening the three-day review meeting, which began on 14 October, Oromia Regional President Shimelis Abdisa said the motorcycles were handed over to kebele administrations across 21 zones, 292 districts, and 6,327 kebeles. He said kebele leaders who received the motorcycles are expected to “move within their communities and provide better service to the public.”
State media quoted President Shimelis as saying that the motorcycles “must properly serve all rural kebeles.” ...
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The Oromia Regional Government has distributed 6,800 motorcycles to kebele administrations as part of efforts to strengthen local governance and improve public service delivery, regional officials announced during the first-quarter performance evaluation meeting held in #Adama city.
Opening the three-day review meeting, which began on 14 October, Oromia Regional President Shimelis Abdisa said the motorcycles were handed over to kebele administrations across 21 zones, 292 districts, and 6,327 kebeles. He said kebele leaders who received the motorcycles are expected to “move within their communities and provide better service to the public.”
State media quoted President Shimelis as saying that the motorcycles “must properly serve all rural kebeles.” ...
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#Somaliland, #Yemen and #Djibouti Coast Guards Meet in Djibouti to Bolster Red Sea Security
Coast Guard commanders from Somaliland, Yemen and Djibouti met in Djibouti this week to strengthen coordination on maritime security in the #Red_Sea and Gulf of Aden, a region increasingly vital to global trade and regional stability.
The talks, held at the Djibouti Coast Guard headquarters, brought together Admiral Ahmed Hure Hariye of Somaliland, Admiral Khalid Ali Mohamed Salah of Yemen, and Admiral Wa’ays Omar Boqore of Djibouti.
The meeting aimed to deepen cooperation in protecting shared waters, countering maritime threats, and addressing external interference in the region.
The discussions covered joint maritime patrols, intelligence-sharing, and measures to combat piracy, smuggling, and environmental risks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden — key arteries linking the Suez Canal to...
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Coast Guard commanders from Somaliland, Yemen and Djibouti met in Djibouti this week to strengthen coordination on maritime security in the #Red_Sea and Gulf of Aden, a region increasingly vital to global trade and regional stability.
The talks, held at the Djibouti Coast Guard headquarters, brought together Admiral Ahmed Hure Hariye of Somaliland, Admiral Khalid Ali Mohamed Salah of Yemen, and Admiral Wa’ays Omar Boqore of Djibouti.
The meeting aimed to deepen cooperation in protecting shared waters, countering maritime threats, and addressing external interference in the region.
The discussions covered joint maritime patrols, intelligence-sharing, and measures to combat piracy, smuggling, and environmental risks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden — key arteries linking the Suez Canal to...
https://www.horndiplomat.com/2025/10/somaliland-yemen-and-djibouti-coast-guards-meet-in-djibouti-to-bolster-red-sea-security/
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President El-Sisi, #Sudan’s Al-Burhan discuss Nile water and Sudan crisis
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on 15 October 2025 received the President of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, Lt. General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, at Al-Ittihadiya Palace in Cairo for talks on bilateral relations and regional issues, including the Nile water file and the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
Presidential Spokesman Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy said President El-Sisi welcomed Lt. Gen. Al-Burhan’s visit, commending the “deeply rooted fraternal relations” between Egypt and Sudan and the progress achieved in various areas of cooperation.
The two leaders discussed recent developments concerning the Nile water issue and reaffirmed their “categorical rejection of any unilateral measures” on the Blue Nile that contradict international law, reads statement from the president’s office.
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on 15 October 2025 received the President of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, Lt. General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, at Al-Ittihadiya Palace in Cairo for talks on bilateral relations and regional issues, including the Nile water file and the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
Presidential Spokesman Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy said President El-Sisi welcomed Lt. Gen. Al-Burhan’s visit, commending the “deeply rooted fraternal relations” between Egypt and Sudan and the progress achieved in various areas of cooperation.
The two leaders discussed recent developments concerning the Nile water issue and reaffirmed their “categorical rejection of any unilateral measures” on the Blue Nile that contradict international law, reads statement from the president’s office.
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#Commentary: Language Matters: Complicity in the #Tigray genocide
Since the war on Tigray began in November 2020, “the international community has often adopted the language of Abiy Ahmed’s regime,” which was “deliberately weaponized against the Tigrayan people,” writes Desta Haileselassie in this commentary. Instead of naming the atrocities, he notes, “many international organizations, humanitarian agencies, global media outlets, and even some foreign governments” reduced the war to a vague “conflict in northern #Ethiopia” or “civil war in northern Ethiopia.” Desta emphasizes that “this was not careless wording” but a “calculated narrative strategy that amounted to complicity,” as it obscured Tigray’s identity and helped legitimize the destruction of its people.
The author points out that major humanitarian organizations, including the #UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (#OCHA), repeatedly referred to Tigray only as “northern Ethiopia,” effectively “erasing” its name. Desta states that this “word choice” eroded the “political and legal identity” of Tigray and provided “cover for mass atrocities” by portraying them merely as a “regional conflict.”
Furthermore, the article cites OCHA’s repeated use of maps and public statements describing Tigray’s constitutional borders as “contested” or “disputed” as another example of this pattern. According to the author, such language remains in use today, as Ethiopia’s federal institutions continue to “deliberately misrepresent” internationally recognized Tigrayan territories—including #Humera, #Welkait, and #Raya—as “part of the #Amhara region.” He argues that labeling these areas “contested” instead of “occupied land” or “Western and Southern Tigray” has helped to “legitimize the ethnic cleansing" that "forcibly expelled Tigrayans.”
Desta concludes that “language matters,” noting that the international community’s reliance on “softened terminology” has historically “shielded perpetrators” and “slowed decisive action,” as witnessed in #Rwanda and #Darfur. To ensure justice in Tigray, he urges the international community to "start by calling things by their real names" and unequivocally reject “any attempts to mask annexation” under the guise of “a border commission process or a local referendum.”
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Since the war on Tigray began in November 2020, “the international community has often adopted the language of Abiy Ahmed’s regime,” which was “deliberately weaponized against the Tigrayan people,” writes Desta Haileselassie in this commentary. Instead of naming the atrocities, he notes, “many international organizations, humanitarian agencies, global media outlets, and even some foreign governments” reduced the war to a vague “conflict in northern #Ethiopia” or “civil war in northern Ethiopia.” Desta emphasizes that “this was not careless wording” but a “calculated narrative strategy that amounted to complicity,” as it obscured Tigray’s identity and helped legitimize the destruction of its people.
The author points out that major humanitarian organizations, including the #UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (#OCHA), repeatedly referred to Tigray only as “northern Ethiopia,” effectively “erasing” its name. Desta states that this “word choice” eroded the “political and legal identity” of Tigray and provided “cover for mass atrocities” by portraying them merely as a “regional conflict.”
Furthermore, the article cites OCHA’s repeated use of maps and public statements describing Tigray’s constitutional borders as “contested” or “disputed” as another example of this pattern. According to the author, such language remains in use today, as Ethiopia’s federal institutions continue to “deliberately misrepresent” internationally recognized Tigrayan territories—including #Humera, #Welkait, and #Raya—as “part of the #Amhara region.” He argues that labeling these areas “contested” instead of “occupied land” or “Western and Southern Tigray” has helped to “legitimize the ethnic cleansing" that "forcibly expelled Tigrayans.”
Desta concludes that “language matters,” noting that the international community’s reliance on “softened terminology” has historically “shielded perpetrators” and “slowed decisive action,” as witnessed in #Rwanda and #Darfur. To ensure justice in Tigray, he urges the international community to "start by calling things by their real names" and unequivocally reject “any attempts to mask annexation” under the guise of “a border commission process or a local referendum.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52926
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#India, #Ethiopia hold inaugural Joint Defense Cooperation meeting in New Delhi
India and Ethiopia held their first-ever Joint Defense Cooperation (JDC) meeting in #New_Delhi on Wednesday, marking a new milestone in the long-standing bilateral defense relationship between the two countries.
The meeting was co-chaired by Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) at India’s Ministry of Defense, and Major General Teshome Gemechu, Director General for Defense Foreign Relations and Military Cooperation of Ethiopia.
According to India's Public Service Broadcaster, DD News, both sides reviewed ongoing defense cooperation and discussed new areas for collaboration, including training, joint military exercises, medical cooperation, and defense industry engagement.
Last week, Ethiopia and Pakistan have reached a similar agreement to enhance cooperation in defense and aviation as part of efforts to further strengthen their bilateral relations.
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India and Ethiopia held their first-ever Joint Defense Cooperation (JDC) meeting in #New_Delhi on Wednesday, marking a new milestone in the long-standing bilateral defense relationship between the two countries.
The meeting was co-chaired by Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) at India’s Ministry of Defense, and Major General Teshome Gemechu, Director General for Defense Foreign Relations and Military Cooperation of Ethiopia.
According to India's Public Service Broadcaster, DD News, both sides reviewed ongoing defense cooperation and discussed new areas for collaboration, including training, joint military exercises, medical cooperation, and defense industry engagement.
Last week, Ethiopia and Pakistan have reached a similar agreement to enhance cooperation in defense and aviation as part of efforts to further strengthen their bilateral relations.
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News; Over 43,000 people in need of assistance following recent earthquake in #Tigray and #Afar regions
More than 43,000 people have been identified as in need of humanitarian assistance following a 5.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Ethiopia’s northern regions of Afar and Tigray on 11 October, according to the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO).
The quake, which affected several districts across both regions, claimed the life of a 12-year-old child in Berhale district of Afar, while nine others sustained injuries, ECHO said.
In Afar, more than 1,400 houses were destroyed, along with 12 schools, 12 health centers, and 150 water points, leaving thousands without shelter, access to clean water, and essential social services. Local officials said residents from five localities severely affected by the disaster......
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More than 43,000 people have been identified as in need of humanitarian assistance following a 5.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Ethiopia’s northern regions of Afar and Tigray on 11 October, according to the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO).
The quake, which affected several districts across both regions, claimed the life of a 12-year-old child in Berhale district of Afar, while nine others sustained injuries, ECHO said.
In Afar, more than 1,400 houses were destroyed, along with 12 schools, 12 health centers, and 150 water points, leaving thousands without shelter, access to clean water, and essential social services. Local officials said residents from five localities severely affected by the disaster......
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Civilians targeted, new displacements reported across #Ethiopia in September
Attacks on civilians, abductions, & ongoing insecurity continued to affect multiple regions in Ethiopia in September 2025, according to a report by Global Protection Cluster.
In #Afar, a local dispute in Chiffra woreda reportedly escalated into a clan-related conflict, significantly disrupting social stability. In #Amhara, two humanitarian staff were abducted by unidentified armed groups (UAGs) near Gondar city, highlighting persistent insecurity along the Dabark–Gondar road, which remains unsafe for humanitarian movements and poses significant risks to civilians.
According to the report renewed tensions between communities in Tuli-Guled and Chenaksan, straddling the #Oromia and #Somali regions, resulted in one civilian death and two injuries, with armed groups reportedly mobilizing around the......
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Attacks on civilians, abductions, & ongoing insecurity continued to affect multiple regions in Ethiopia in September 2025, according to a report by Global Protection Cluster.
In #Afar, a local dispute in Chiffra woreda reportedly escalated into a clan-related conflict, significantly disrupting social stability. In #Amhara, two humanitarian staff were abducted by unidentified armed groups (UAGs) near Gondar city, highlighting persistent insecurity along the Dabark–Gondar road, which remains unsafe for humanitarian movements and poses significant risks to civilians.
According to the report renewed tensions between communities in Tuli-Guled and Chenaksan, straddling the #Oromia and #Somali regions, resulted in one civilian death and two injuries, with armed groups reportedly mobilizing around the......
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News: #Tigray Interim Admin, #CRS and #UN agencies discuss strengthening humanitarian response and durable solutions for displaced persons
The Tigray Interim Administration has urged Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and United Nations agencies to scale up humanitarian assistance and support durable solutions for displaced persons, while reaffirming its commitment to ensuring the safe return of internally displaced people (IDPs) and upholding the territorial integrity of Tigray.
The call was made during separate discussions held 15 and 16 October 2025 by the Interim Administration president and vice president with CRS and UN agencies delegations.
Lt. Gen. Tadesse Worede, President of the Tigray Interim Administration, urged CRS to expand its emergency assistance for vulnerable communities across Tigray and for refugees who have fled to Sudan.
According to the Office of the President, the discussions focused on ongoing humanitarian operations and efforts to support....
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The Tigray Interim Administration has urged Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and United Nations agencies to scale up humanitarian assistance and support durable solutions for displaced persons, while reaffirming its commitment to ensuring the safe return of internally displaced people (IDPs) and upholding the territorial integrity of Tigray.
The call was made during separate discussions held 15 and 16 October 2025 by the Interim Administration president and vice president with CRS and UN agencies delegations.
Lt. Gen. Tadesse Worede, President of the Tigray Interim Administration, urged CRS to expand its emergency assistance for vulnerable communities across Tigray and for refugees who have fled to Sudan.
According to the Office of the President, the discussions focused on ongoing humanitarian operations and efforts to support....
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#DP World launches new Jebel Ali-Berbera shipping route
DP World has launched a new direct shipping service linking Jebel Ali Port in the #UAE with Berbera Port in Somaliland, bonding trade routes between the Gulf and East Africa.
Operating every nine days, the service calls at Aden and Djibouti, offering faster, more reliable access to key regional markets. From Berbera, cargo can move onward to landlocked destinations such as #Ethiopia, reducing dependence on longer and more congested routes through Djibouti.
The route offers greater predictability and fewer regional bottlenecks, positioning Berbera as a vital alternative for Gulf–Africa trade flows.
Ganesh Raj, Group Chief Operating Officer, Marine Services at DP World, said, “The Jebel Ali to Berbera service further complements DP World’s investment drive into Africa.
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DP World has launched a new direct shipping service linking Jebel Ali Port in the #UAE with Berbera Port in Somaliland, bonding trade routes between the Gulf and East Africa.
Operating every nine days, the service calls at Aden and Djibouti, offering faster, more reliable access to key regional markets. From Berbera, cargo can move onward to landlocked destinations such as #Ethiopia, reducing dependence on longer and more congested routes through Djibouti.
The route offers greater predictability and fewer regional bottlenecks, positioning Berbera as a vital alternative for Gulf–Africa trade flows.
Ganesh Raj, Group Chief Operating Officer, Marine Services at DP World, said, “The Jebel Ali to Berbera service further complements DP World’s investment drive into Africa.
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DP World launches new Jebel Ali-Berbera shipping route
DP World opens new Jebel Ali–Berbera route to boost Gulf–Africa trade, enhancing East African market access and reducing regional bottlenecks
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