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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.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52921
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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.
https://www.trtafrika.com/english/article/a9de9f6cb385
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.
https://www.trtafrika.com/english/article/a9de9f6cb385
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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...
https://www.horndiplomat.com/2025/10/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...
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.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52926
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....
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52936
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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.
https://www.logisticsmiddleeast.com/news/dp-world-jebel-ali-berbera
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.
https://www.logisticsmiddleeast.com/news/dp-world-jebel-ali-berbera
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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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In #Ethiopia, a groundbreaking right to work directive transforms lives for the better
Ethiopia’s landmark 2019 Refugee Proclamation has transformed the lives of thousands of refugees by granting them, for the first time, the right to work, run businesses, and participate in the economy.
The reform, supported by the World Bank’s Ethiopia Economic Opportunities Program, followed the government’s 2016 pledges to improve refugee livelihoods & has since enabled more than 24,000 refugees & asylum seekers to obtain work permits, residence permits, & business licenses.
For decades, refugees like Michaele Haile from #Eritrea, Muetaz Mhd Semir from #Syria, & Ebtesam Khalid Mohammed from #Yemen struggled under restrictive laws, barred them from formal employment or business ownership.
The 2019 proclamation, followed by a right-to-work directive in 2020, changed that reality.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2025/10/15/in-ethiopia-a-groundbreaking-right-to-work-directive-transforms-lives-for-the-better
Ethiopia’s landmark 2019 Refugee Proclamation has transformed the lives of thousands of refugees by granting them, for the first time, the right to work, run businesses, and participate in the economy.
The reform, supported by the World Bank’s Ethiopia Economic Opportunities Program, followed the government’s 2016 pledges to improve refugee livelihoods & has since enabled more than 24,000 refugees & asylum seekers to obtain work permits, residence permits, & business licenses.
For decades, refugees like Michaele Haile from #Eritrea, Muetaz Mhd Semir from #Syria, & Ebtesam Khalid Mohammed from #Yemen struggled under restrictive laws, barred them from formal employment or business ownership.
The 2019 proclamation, followed by a right-to-work directive in 2020, changed that reality.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2025/10/15/in-ethiopia-a-groundbreaking-right-to-work-directive-transforms-lives-for-the-better
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𝐖𝐅𝐏 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝟏𝟓 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 #𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧
Addis Abeba – The World Food Programme (#WFP), in collaboration with the Government of Ethiopia, has activated its Drought Anticipatory Action Plan (AAP) across 15 districts in the Somali region to mitigate the projected impacts of drought during the October–December 2025 rainfall season.
According to WFP, the activation followed the crossing of pre-agreed drought triggers in July and August 2025.
The drought triggers were identified using a tool called the “AA Map Room,” which helps classify districts based on drought risk levels. Using this tool, WFP and its partners analyzed rainfall, vegetation, and water availability to determine the areas most at risk.
From the analysis, #Bokh, #Galadi, #Goro #Baqaqsa, #Guradamole, #Hudet..
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Addis Abeba – The World Food Programme (#WFP), in collaboration with the Government of Ethiopia, has activated its Drought Anticipatory Action Plan (AAP) across 15 districts in the Somali region to mitigate the projected impacts of drought during the October–December 2025 rainfall season.
According to WFP, the activation followed the crossing of pre-agreed drought triggers in July and August 2025.
The drought triggers were identified using a tool called the “AA Map Room,” which helps classify districts based on drought risk levels. Using this tool, WFP and its partners analyzed rainfall, vegetation, and water availability to determine the areas most at risk.
From the analysis, #Bokh, #Galadi, #Goro #Baqaqsa, #Guradamole, #Hudet..
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#IMF Projects #Ethiopia’s Economy to Grow by 7.2% in 2025
Ethiopia’s economy is projected to expand by 7.2 percent in 2025, maintaining its position among Sub-Saharan #Africa’s fastest-growing economies, according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa released in October 2025.
The IMF attributed Ethiopia’s strong performance to ongoing macroeconomic stabilization efforts and reforms that have helped sustain growth despite a challenging external environment marked by tight borrowing conditions, uneven commodity prices, and reduced aid flows.
Ethiopia, alongside #Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, #Rwanda, and #Uganda, is among the countries driving the region’s resilience, the report noted. The Fund highlighted that high prices for key commodities such as coffee and gold have benefited Ethiopia, offsetting some of the pressures from declining external assistance and global trade disruptions.
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Ethiopia’s economy is projected to expand by 7.2 percent in 2025, maintaining its position among Sub-Saharan #Africa’s fastest-growing economies, according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa released in October 2025.
The IMF attributed Ethiopia’s strong performance to ongoing macroeconomic stabilization efforts and reforms that have helped sustain growth despite a challenging external environment marked by tight borrowing conditions, uneven commodity prices, and reduced aid flows.
Ethiopia, alongside #Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, #Rwanda, and #Uganda, is among the countries driving the region’s resilience, the report noted. The Fund highlighted that high prices for key commodities such as coffee and gold have benefited Ethiopia, offsetting some of the pressures from declining external assistance and global trade disruptions.
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#Somaliland defence minister meets #US Congressman Chris Smith amid push for stronger ties
Somaliland’s Defence Minister Mohamed Yusuf Ali met on Thursday with U.S. Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) in Washington, marking another step in expanding congressional engagement over Somaliland’s evolving relationship with the United States.
The meeting comes as the U.S. House of Representatives advances legislation proposing the establishment of a U.S. Representative Office in Hargeisa and the inclusion of separate U.S. travel and advisory guidance for Somaliland. These provisions are embedded in key Fiscal Year 2026 foreign affairs and appropriations bills now moving through Congress.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Somaliland Mission in the United States said it “greatly appreciated Rep. Chris Smith’s meeting today with Somaliland Defence Minister Mohamed Yusuf Ali to discuss steady progress in U.S.–Somaliland relations and chart next steps to strengthen our partnership.” The Mission added that it “deeply values his leadership and commitment to advancing our shared priorities.”
The engagement follows a September 2 letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio from Congressman John Moolenaar (R-MI), chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, and Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), chairman of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China. The lawmakers urged Washington to issue a separate travel advisory for Somaliland, calling the measure “concrete and immediately actionable.” They said it would enhance global perceptions of Somaliland’s stability, attract U.S. investment, and strengthen American efforts to counter China’s growing influence in the Horn of Africa.
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Somaliland’s Defence Minister Mohamed Yusuf Ali met on Thursday with U.S. Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) in Washington, marking another step in expanding congressional engagement over Somaliland’s evolving relationship with the United States.
The meeting comes as the U.S. House of Representatives advances legislation proposing the establishment of a U.S. Representative Office in Hargeisa and the inclusion of separate U.S. travel and advisory guidance for Somaliland. These provisions are embedded in key Fiscal Year 2026 foreign affairs and appropriations bills now moving through Congress.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Somaliland Mission in the United States said it “greatly appreciated Rep. Chris Smith’s meeting today with Somaliland Defence Minister Mohamed Yusuf Ali to discuss steady progress in U.S.–Somaliland relations and chart next steps to strengthen our partnership.” The Mission added that it “deeply values his leadership and commitment to advancing our shared priorities.”
The engagement follows a September 2 letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio from Congressman John Moolenaar (R-MI), chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, and Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), chairman of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China. The lawmakers urged Washington to issue a separate travel advisory for Somaliland, calling the measure “concrete and immediately actionable.” They said it would enhance global perceptions of Somaliland’s stability, attract U.S. investment, and strengthen American efforts to counter China’s growing influence in the Horn of Africa.
https://www.horndiplomat.com/2025/10/somaliland-defence-minister-meets-u-s-congressman-chris-smith-amid-push-for-stronger-ties/
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Somaliland Defence Minister Meets U.S. Congressman Chris Smith Amid Push for Stronger Ties
#Somaliland President Abdirahman Irro concludes ‘successful’ visit to #Ethiopia, meets PM Abiy amid absence of official readout from Addis Abeba
Addis Abeba – Somaliland’s President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro) has concluded what his office described as a “successful official visit” to Ethiopia, during which he met with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and other senior Ethiopian officials. The visit, his first since assuming office in November 2024, took place between 14 and 16 October in Addis Abeba.
According to a statement from the Somaliland Presidency, the trip aimed to “further strengthen the longstanding bonds of friendship, cooperation, and mutual respect” between Somaliland and Ethiopia. It added that the visit “reaffirmed the shared commitment of both nations to advancing peace, stability, and sustainable development across the Horn of Africa.”
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Addis Abeba – Somaliland’s President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro) has concluded what his office described as a “successful official visit” to Ethiopia, during which he met with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and other senior Ethiopian officials. The visit, his first since assuming office in November 2024, took place between 14 and 16 October in Addis Abeba.
According to a statement from the Somaliland Presidency, the trip aimed to “further strengthen the longstanding bonds of friendship, cooperation, and mutual respect” between Somaliland and Ethiopia. It added that the visit “reaffirmed the shared commitment of both nations to advancing peace, stability, and sustainable development across the Horn of Africa.”
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