#Khartoum airport reopens with first flight after two-year closure
The management of Khartoum International Airport announced on Wednesday the official resumption of operations after a Badr Airlines civilian aircraft landed, marking the return of civil aviation activity to the Sudanese capital after a hiatus of more than two years due to the war.
The airport’s reopening comes despite being subjected to drone strikes by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over the past two days in an attempt to disrupt its inauguration, which followed the Civil Aviation Authority’s announcement that the airport was ready to operate starting Wednesday.
“A Badr Airlines plane landed a short while ago at Khartoum International Airport, thereby announcing the inauguration of the airport and the return of air traffic from the capital,” the airport administration said in a press statement on its official page.
It explained that this event represents a significant step in the recovery of .....
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The management of Khartoum International Airport announced on Wednesday the official resumption of operations after a Badr Airlines civilian aircraft landed, marking the return of civil aviation activity to the Sudanese capital after a hiatus of more than two years due to the war.
The airport’s reopening comes despite being subjected to drone strikes by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over the past two days in an attempt to disrupt its inauguration, which followed the Civil Aviation Authority’s announcement that the airport was ready to operate starting Wednesday.
“A Badr Airlines plane landed a short while ago at Khartoum International Airport, thereby announcing the inauguration of the airport and the return of air traffic from the capital,” the airport administration said in a press statement on its official page.
It explained that this event represents a significant step in the recovery of .....
https://sudantribune.com/article/306310
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#NBE vows coordinated crackdown on illegal remittance operations including customers
Addis Abeba – The National Bank of #Ethiopia (NBE) has issued a stern warning to remittance service providers suspected of engaging in unlawful activities, announcing plans for a coordinated crackdown targeting money laundering and terrorism financing.
In a televised statement following a meeting with remittance firms and commercial banks, NBE Governor Eyob Tekalign Tolina (PhD) said the central bank has conducted a “wide-ranging discussion” focused on enforcing legal compliance and promoting sustainable business practices.
“The focus of the talks was how to operate legally,” Eyob said, stressing that remittance institutions must align their systems with banks and strengthen institutional capacity. He added that both the NBE and bank leaders agreed to extend the necessary support to ensure compliance.
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Addis Abeba – The National Bank of #Ethiopia (NBE) has issued a stern warning to remittance service providers suspected of engaging in unlawful activities, announcing plans for a coordinated crackdown targeting money laundering and terrorism financing.
In a televised statement following a meeting with remittance firms and commercial banks, NBE Governor Eyob Tekalign Tolina (PhD) said the central bank has conducted a “wide-ranging discussion” focused on enforcing legal compliance and promoting sustainable business practices.
“The focus of the talks was how to operate legally,” Eyob said, stressing that remittance institutions must align their systems with banks and strengthen institutional capacity. He added that both the NBE and bank leaders agreed to extend the necessary support to ensure compliance.
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Election board proposes 1 June for #Ethiopia’s 7th general election; political parties express concern over peace and political climate
The National Election Board of Ethiopia (#NEBE) has proposed 1 June 2026 as the date for the country’s 7th general election, and held a consultative meeting with political party leaders on 20 October 2025.
While the Board said the schedule remains open for revision pending further discussions, opposition parties voiced concern over the prevailing security situation and shrinking political space, questioning the feasibility of holding a credible election under current conditions.
In an interview with Addis Standard, Professor Merera Gudina, Chairperson of the Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC), said the conditions necessary for a fair, free, and credible election “simply do not exist.”
“For elections to be fair, free, and credible, two basic conditions must be fulfilled: a political space that allows a level playing field.......
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The National Election Board of Ethiopia (#NEBE) has proposed 1 June 2026 as the date for the country’s 7th general election, and held a consultative meeting with political party leaders on 20 October 2025.
While the Board said the schedule remains open for revision pending further discussions, opposition parties voiced concern over the prevailing security situation and shrinking political space, questioning the feasibility of holding a credible election under current conditions.
In an interview with Addis Standard, Professor Merera Gudina, Chairperson of the Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC), said the conditions necessary for a fair, free, and credible election “simply do not exist.”
“For elections to be fair, free, and credible, two basic conditions must be fulfilled: a political space that allows a level playing field.......
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#Ethiopia: Road collision in #East_Shewa kills nine, including seven health professionals
A fatal road collision in Bosat, a town near #Adama, East Shewa Zone, #Oromia region has killed nine people, including seven health professionals who were traveling to Haramaya University for a professional training program, local traffic authorities reported.
The East Shewa Zone Traffic Office said the accident occurred on the night of 22 October 2025, at around 3:30 a.m., when a passenger bus traveling from Adama to Matahara collided with an Isuzu cargo truck, resulting in multiple fatalities.
According to the office, four passengers died at the scene, while four others were taken to Bosat Hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries. Another victim, who was being transferred to Adama for treatment, died en route, bringing the total number of deaths to nine.
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A fatal road collision in Bosat, a town near #Adama, East Shewa Zone, #Oromia region has killed nine people, including seven health professionals who were traveling to Haramaya University for a professional training program, local traffic authorities reported.
The East Shewa Zone Traffic Office said the accident occurred on the night of 22 October 2025, at around 3:30 a.m., when a passenger bus traveling from Adama to Matahara collided with an Isuzu cargo truck, resulting in multiple fatalities.
According to the office, four passengers died at the scene, while four others were taken to Bosat Hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries. Another victim, who was being transferred to Adama for treatment, died en route, bringing the total number of deaths to nine.
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#Opinion: Between Truth and Illusion: #Ethiopia’s national dialogue, search for enduring story
Ethiopia is at a critical crossroads, where “too many wars have stripped away trust” and “too many promises of unity have ended in suspicion,” writes Eyob Yohannes in this opinion piece. He argues that the #National_Dialogue is an urgent attempt to forge a new shared story, one that can hold “every wounded truth without collapsing.”
Eyob emphasizes that nations endure “not by truth alone” but by “transforming pain into purpose.” According to him, the true challenge of the dialogue lies in emotional repair, helping Ethiopians acknowledge each other's suffering. Unity, the author notes, means “coexistence under pressure,” not harmony.
Eyob underscores success will come not from “grand speeches” but from quiet rituals—laws, elections, and gestures of respect—that make “coexistence feel real.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53062
Ethiopia is at a critical crossroads, where “too many wars have stripped away trust” and “too many promises of unity have ended in suspicion,” writes Eyob Yohannes in this opinion piece. He argues that the #National_Dialogue is an urgent attempt to forge a new shared story, one that can hold “every wounded truth without collapsing.”
Eyob emphasizes that nations endure “not by truth alone” but by “transforming pain into purpose.” According to him, the true challenge of the dialogue lies in emotional repair, helping Ethiopians acknowledge each other's suffering. Unity, the author notes, means “coexistence under pressure,” not harmony.
Eyob underscores success will come not from “grand speeches” but from quiet rituals—laws, elections, and gestures of respect—that make “coexistence feel real.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53062
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News: #IMF’s Georgieva urges #Ethiopia to deepen private sector participation to unlock full economic potential
IMF Managing Director Kristalina #Georgieva has commended Ethiopian authorities for what she described as the “robust implementation” of the IMF-supported reform program, highlighting the country’s progress in achieving strong economic growth, reducing inflation, and further opening up its economy.
She made this remark during her discussion with a high-level Ethiopian delegation led by Minister of Finance Ahmed Shide, where she encouraged the government to sustain its reform momentum and deepen private sector participation “to unlock Ethiopia’s full economic potential.”
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) in its October 2025.Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa report projects Ethiopia’s economy to grow by 7.2% in 2025; maintaining its position among Sub-Saharan Africa’s fastest-growing economies.
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IMF Managing Director Kristalina #Georgieva has commended Ethiopian authorities for what she described as the “robust implementation” of the IMF-supported reform program, highlighting the country’s progress in achieving strong economic growth, reducing inflation, and further opening up its economy.
She made this remark during her discussion with a high-level Ethiopian delegation led by Minister of Finance Ahmed Shide, where she encouraged the government to sustain its reform momentum and deepen private sector participation “to unlock Ethiopia’s full economic potential.”
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) in its October 2025.Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa report projects Ethiopia’s economy to grow by 7.2% in 2025; maintaining its position among Sub-Saharan Africa’s fastest-growing economies.
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#Ethiopia: Teacher unionists set bold agenda and chart the future for quality education
The 23rd General Assembly of the Ethiopian Teachers’ Association (ETA) convened in Addis Abeba from 14–15 October 2025, drawing educators and union leaders from across Ethiopia and the continent.
ETA President and EI Executive Board member, Yohannes Benti, stressed the central role of teachers in shaping future generations. While acknowledging that multiple actors share responsibility for addressing declining education quality in Ethiopia, he emphasized that teachers are at the forefront - “from proposing solutions to implementing corrective actions.”
Benti further pointed to persistent gaps in staffing, resources, and school standards across the country, arguing that expecting quality outcomes “under such conditions is unrealistic.”
He urged increased financing to address critical shortages...
https://www.ei-ie.org/en/item/31575:ethiopia-teacher-unionists-set-bold-agenda-and-chart-the-future-for-quality-education
The 23rd General Assembly of the Ethiopian Teachers’ Association (ETA) convened in Addis Abeba from 14–15 October 2025, drawing educators and union leaders from across Ethiopia and the continent.
ETA President and EI Executive Board member, Yohannes Benti, stressed the central role of teachers in shaping future generations. While acknowledging that multiple actors share responsibility for addressing declining education quality in Ethiopia, he emphasized that teachers are at the forefront - “from proposing solutions to implementing corrective actions.”
Benti further pointed to persistent gaps in staffing, resources, and school standards across the country, arguing that expecting quality outcomes “under such conditions is unrealistic.”
He urged increased financing to address critical shortages...
https://www.ei-ie.org/en/item/31575:ethiopia-teacher-unionists-set-bold-agenda-and-chart-the-future-for-quality-education
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#Ethiopia: Over 36,000 foreign nationals fined for visa overstay, immigration service says
The Immigration and Citizenship Service (#ICS) announced that more than 36,000 foreign nationals have been penalized for overstaying the validity of their visas in Ethiopia and subsequently returned to the legal system.
Selamawit Dawit, Director General of the Service, said efforts are underway to ensure that foreign nationals visiting Ethiopia comply with immigration laws. She added that foreign citizens who took part in international and continental conferences held in Addis Abeba were served “without any complications.”
According to Selamawit, Ethiopia currently provides visa-on-arrival services to citizens of 188 countries and operates a 24-hour electronic visa (e-Visa) system to facilitate travel.
Regarding passport services, she said various reform measures have been implemented, ...
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The Immigration and Citizenship Service (#ICS) announced that more than 36,000 foreign nationals have been penalized for overstaying the validity of their visas in Ethiopia and subsequently returned to the legal system.
Selamawit Dawit, Director General of the Service, said efforts are underway to ensure that foreign nationals visiting Ethiopia comply with immigration laws. She added that foreign citizens who took part in international and continental conferences held in Addis Abeba were served “without any complications.”
According to Selamawit, Ethiopia currently provides visa-on-arrival services to citizens of 188 countries and operates a 24-hour electronic visa (e-Visa) system to facilitate travel.
Regarding passport services, she said various reform measures have been implemented, ...
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Surging gold exports poised to overtake coffee for first time, boosting #Ethiopia’s confidence in stronger currency
Ethiopia’s gold exports are on track to surpass coffee shipments for the first time — a milestone that could strengthen the country’s currency in the coming months, according to National Bank of Ethiopia (#NBE) Governor Eyob Tekalign (PhD).
Bloomberg reported that Eyob said the rise in gold exports is expected to support the birr, which has lost nearly two-thirds of its value since the government liberalized the foreign exchange market on 29 July.
“What we’ve seen over the last one year actually demonstrates clearly that getting prices right always works,” Eyob said, adding, “Exporters were not getting the full price of their exports, so there was a lot of informal activity — smuggling and third-party exports through neighboring countries.”
A recent report ranked the Ethiopian birr (#ETB) among the weakest currencies in Africa in 2025,....
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Ethiopia’s gold exports are on track to surpass coffee shipments for the first time — a milestone that could strengthen the country’s currency in the coming months, according to National Bank of Ethiopia (#NBE) Governor Eyob Tekalign (PhD).
Bloomberg reported that Eyob said the rise in gold exports is expected to support the birr, which has lost nearly two-thirds of its value since the government liberalized the foreign exchange market on 29 July.
“What we’ve seen over the last one year actually demonstrates clearly that getting prices right always works,” Eyob said, adding, “Exporters were not getting the full price of their exports, so there was a lot of informal activity — smuggling and third-party exports through neighboring countries.”
A recent report ranked the Ethiopian birr (#ETB) among the weakest currencies in Africa in 2025,....
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News: #Ethiopia-based, anti-Eritrea regime #Afar group announces graduation of new fighters
The Red Sea Afar Democratic Organization (#RSADO), an Ethiopia-based political and insurgent group, announced the graduation of a new cohort of fighters following more than three months of intensive military training.
In a statement released after the graduation ceremony, the group’s leader and commander of its forces, Ibrahim Haroun, praised the recruits for their discipline and determination, describing the completion of their training as a step toward strengthening the organization’s military capabilities.
Ibrahim Haroun reiterated the organization’s stated mission of defending the rights of Red Sea Afar communities and opposing what it described as repression by the #Eritrean government. He said the group intends to enhance its operational capacity, including the development of naval capabilities, to meet what he called “current political and military requirements.”...
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The Red Sea Afar Democratic Organization (#RSADO), an Ethiopia-based political and insurgent group, announced the graduation of a new cohort of fighters following more than three months of intensive military training.
In a statement released after the graduation ceremony, the group’s leader and commander of its forces, Ibrahim Haroun, praised the recruits for their discipline and determination, describing the completion of their training as a step toward strengthening the organization’s military capabilities.
Ibrahim Haroun reiterated the organization’s stated mission of defending the rights of Red Sea Afar communities and opposing what it described as repression by the #Eritrean government. He said the group intends to enhance its operational capacity, including the development of naval capabilities, to meet what he called “current political and military requirements.”...
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News: Media Authority ‘temporarily suspends’ Deutsche Welle #Ethiopia correspondents
Deutsche Welle (#DW), a #German state-funded global media network, has announced that its local journalists reporting from various parts of Ethiopia have been “temporarily suspended” from work.
In a statement released on its official Facebook page this evening, DW said the Ethiopian Media Authority (#EMA), in a letter issued today, accused the outlet and its local correspondents of “violating Ethiopian law and regulations and failing to respect professional ethics.”
The Authority has not published the statement suspending the broadcaster as of the publishing.
DW recalled that it has been reporting on Ethiopia’s political, economic, and social affairs since late 1980s, including coverage on the activities of local, continental, and international organizations based in Ethiopia. The broadcaster noted that its presence in Ethiopia has “relied on correspondents operating within the country.”
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Deutsche Welle (#DW), a #German state-funded global media network, has announced that its local journalists reporting from various parts of Ethiopia have been “temporarily suspended” from work.
In a statement released on its official Facebook page this evening, DW said the Ethiopian Media Authority (#EMA), in a letter issued today, accused the outlet and its local correspondents of “violating Ethiopian law and regulations and failing to respect professional ethics.”
The Authority has not published the statement suspending the broadcaster as of the publishing.
DW recalled that it has been reporting on Ethiopia’s political, economic, and social affairs since late 1980s, including coverage on the activities of local, continental, and international organizations based in Ethiopia. The broadcaster noted that its presence in Ethiopia has “relied on correspondents operating within the country.”
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#Kenya clarifies #Ethiopia, #Eritrea #asylum restrictions after outcry
Kenya says it is now considering asylum applications from Eritrea and Ethiopia on a case-by-case basis, thus clarifying its recent restrictions on applicants from the two countries since July.
In response to a lawsuit filed at the High Court, the Commissioner for Refugee Affairs in Kenya said that the registration of genuine asylum seekers would continue, with affirmative action created for women, children, persons with disability and persons who have suffered trauma.
Acting Commissioner for Refugee Affairs Mercy Mwasaru said that the cases being considered in compliance with the principle of non-refoulment (a principle of international law that prohibits a country from sending a person back to a place where they face a risk of persecution, torture, or other serious harm).
She added that more than 100 applications from the two countries have been approved, after the directive was issued on July 31.
Several NGOs, including the Refugee Legal Network, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, the Refugee Consortium of Kenya, Kituo Cha Sheria and the Sanctuary Foundation, challenged the directive, saying it was violating the rights of refugees and asylum seekers.
The High Court has since issued orders barring the government from suspending the registration of asylum seekers from these countries.
The organisations argued that the directive was not based on any legal provisions, was made in bad faith, and in excess of the power conferred under the various legal instruments.
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/kenya-clarifies-ethiopia-eritrea-asylum-restrictions-outcry-5242660
Kenya says it is now considering asylum applications from Eritrea and Ethiopia on a case-by-case basis, thus clarifying its recent restrictions on applicants from the two countries since July.
In response to a lawsuit filed at the High Court, the Commissioner for Refugee Affairs in Kenya said that the registration of genuine asylum seekers would continue, with affirmative action created for women, children, persons with disability and persons who have suffered trauma.
Acting Commissioner for Refugee Affairs Mercy Mwasaru said that the cases being considered in compliance with the principle of non-refoulment (a principle of international law that prohibits a country from sending a person back to a place where they face a risk of persecution, torture, or other serious harm).
She added that more than 100 applications from the two countries have been approved, after the directive was issued on July 31.
Several NGOs, including the Refugee Legal Network, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, the Refugee Consortium of Kenya, Kituo Cha Sheria and the Sanctuary Foundation, challenged the directive, saying it was violating the rights of refugees and asylum seekers.
The High Court has since issued orders barring the government from suspending the registration of asylum seekers from these countries.
The organisations argued that the directive was not based on any legal provisions, was made in bad faith, and in excess of the power conferred under the various legal instruments.
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/news/east-africa/kenya-clarifies-ethiopia-eritrea-asylum-restrictions-outcry-5242660
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Kenya clarifies Ethiopia, Eritrea asylum restrictions after outcry
Nairobi says it is reviewing asylum applications from Ethiopia and Eritrea on a case-by-case basis, after rights groups sued.
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Over 30 mln people in #Sudan in need of humanitarian assistance: UN agencies
Sudan is facing one of the world's most severe emergencies, with more than 30 million people in need of humanitarian assistance, including over 9.6 million internally displaced people and nearly 15 million children, four UN agencies said Thursday.
In a joint press release, the International Organization for Migration (#IOM), the UN Refugee Agency (#UNHCR), the United Nations Children's Fund and the World Food Programme called for urgent international attention to the crisis in Sudan.
"Over 900 days of brutal fighting, widespread violations of human rights, famine, and the breakdown of life-sustaining services have pushed millions to the brink of survival, particularly women and children," said the release.
During recent visits to Sudan, senior leaders from the four UN agencies witnessed the devastating impact of the crisis across the country, ....
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Sudan is facing one of the world's most severe emergencies, with more than 30 million people in need of humanitarian assistance, including over 9.6 million internally displaced people and nearly 15 million children, four UN agencies said Thursday.
In a joint press release, the International Organization for Migration (#IOM), the UN Refugee Agency (#UNHCR), the United Nations Children's Fund and the World Food Programme called for urgent international attention to the crisis in Sudan.
"Over 900 days of brutal fighting, widespread violations of human rights, famine, and the breakdown of life-sustaining services have pushed millions to the brink of survival, particularly women and children," said the release.
During recent visits to Sudan, senior leaders from the four UN agencies witnessed the devastating impact of the crisis across the country, ....
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#Ethiopia: Federal revenue hits 323 billion birr in three months, up from 152 billion last year
Addis Abeba - The federal government collected 323 billion birr in #revenue during the first three months of the current Ethiopian fiscal year, marking a significant increase from 152 billion birr collected during the same period last year.
The announcement was made by the Minister of Planning and Development, Fitsum Assefa (PhD), in her presentation of the government’s 100-day performance report for the 2018 Ethiopian fiscal year (July 2025 – June 2026),
She also reported that #gold exports generated $1.2 billion, while #coffee exports earned $763 million in the past three months. Remittance inflows reached $2.3 billion, and foreign direct investment (#FDI) was recorded at $961 million, according to the minister.
In a statement, the PMO said that despite challenges in the global economy, “Ethiopia continues to demonstrate distinctive resilience and momentum.”
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Addis Abeba - The federal government collected 323 billion birr in #revenue during the first three months of the current Ethiopian fiscal year, marking a significant increase from 152 billion birr collected during the same period last year.
The announcement was made by the Minister of Planning and Development, Fitsum Assefa (PhD), in her presentation of the government’s 100-day performance report for the 2018 Ethiopian fiscal year (July 2025 – June 2026),
She also reported that #gold exports generated $1.2 billion, while #coffee exports earned $763 million in the past three months. Remittance inflows reached $2.3 billion, and foreign direct investment (#FDI) was recorded at $961 million, according to the minister.
In a statement, the PMO said that despite challenges in the global economy, “Ethiopia continues to demonstrate distinctive resilience and momentum.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53108
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#China becomes fourth-largest importer of #Ethiopian coffee
China has become the fourth-largest importer of Ethiopian #coffee, up from seventh position two years ago, said Shafi Umer, deputy director general of the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority.
During the first quarter of Ethiopia's current fiscal year, which began on July 8, the country exported about 9,470 tonnes of coffee to China, earning 65.49 million U.S. dollars, Umer told Xinhua recently.
"The revenue earned from coffee exports to China during the first three months of the current fiscal year saw nearly a seven-fold increase compared to the income generated during the same period last year," Umer said.
He attributed the increase in coffee exports to China to shipments of organic coffee and improved delivery services, which meet the growing demand of Chinese consumers for high-quality coffee.
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China has become the fourth-largest importer of Ethiopian #coffee, up from seventh position two years ago, said Shafi Umer, deputy director general of the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority.
During the first quarter of Ethiopia's current fiscal year, which began on July 8, the country exported about 9,470 tonnes of coffee to China, earning 65.49 million U.S. dollars, Umer told Xinhua recently.
"The revenue earned from coffee exports to China during the first three months of the current fiscal year saw nearly a seven-fold increase compared to the income generated during the same period last year," Umer said.
He attributed the increase in coffee exports to China to shipments of organic coffee and improved delivery services, which meet the growing demand of Chinese consumers for high-quality coffee.
https://english.news.cn/africa/20251024/d810dce2f0ff413ebfb4fd1e749a6caf/c.html
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#Ethiopia’s Tana Forum opens in #Bahir_Dar after two-year pause
Addis Abeba – After a two-year delay caused by regional insecurity, the 11th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa opened today, 24 October 2025, in Bahir Dar, the capital of Ethiopia’s Amhara region, under the theme “Africa in an Evolving Global Order.”
The forum brings together African and international representatives, including diplomats, policy experts, and special envoys, to discuss the continent’s role in a changing global security landscape.
Organized by the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) at Addis Ababa University, the forum features three components: a high-level opening session, a meeting of special envoys addressing security concerns in the Horn of Africa, and a dialogue among foreign ministers. While the opening session is being held in Bahir Dar, ......
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Addis Abeba – After a two-year delay caused by regional insecurity, the 11th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa opened today, 24 October 2025, in Bahir Dar, the capital of Ethiopia’s Amhara region, under the theme “Africa in an Evolving Global Order.”
The forum brings together African and international representatives, including diplomats, policy experts, and special envoys, to discuss the continent’s role in a changing global security landscape.
Organized by the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) at Addis Ababa University, the forum features three components: a high-level opening session, a meeting of special envoys addressing security concerns in the Horn of Africa, and a dialogue among foreign ministers. While the opening session is being held in Bahir Dar, ......
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#EU and #Egypt call for greater international support to strengthen stability in #Somalia
The European Union (EU) and the Government of Egypt have jointly called for increased international support for Somalia, emphasizing the importance of global cooperation and the participation of new donors in the country’s stabilization efforts.
The EU and Egypt reiterated their commitment to strengthening the Federal Government of Somalia’s state-building, security, and military reform initiatives. Both sides also voiced concern about the continued threat posed by the al-Shabaab militant group and its destabilizing impact on the Horn of Africa.
The EU welcomed Egypt’s plans to participate in the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) as part of ongoing efforts to promote peace and security. Egypt announced its participation in December 2024, four months after signing a military cooperation protocol with Somalia. At the time, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said the deployment followed “a request from the Somali government and the approval of the African Union Peace and Security Council.”
Egyptian troops are expected to arrive in Somalia in the coming weeks, despite AUSSOM facing persistent funding challenges.
https://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2025/Oct/203393/eu_and_egypt_call_for_greater_international_support_to_strengthen_stability_in_somalia.aspx
The European Union (EU) and the Government of Egypt have jointly called for increased international support for Somalia, emphasizing the importance of global cooperation and the participation of new donors in the country’s stabilization efforts.
The EU and Egypt reiterated their commitment to strengthening the Federal Government of Somalia’s state-building, security, and military reform initiatives. Both sides also voiced concern about the continued threat posed by the al-Shabaab militant group and its destabilizing impact on the Horn of Africa.
The EU welcomed Egypt’s plans to participate in the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) as part of ongoing efforts to promote peace and security. Egypt announced its participation in December 2024, four months after signing a military cooperation protocol with Somalia. At the time, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said the deployment followed “a request from the Somali government and the approval of the African Union Peace and Security Council.”
Egyptian troops are expected to arrive in Somalia in the coming weeks, despite AUSSOM facing persistent funding challenges.
https://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2025/Oct/203393/eu_and_egypt_call_for_greater_international_support_to_strengthen_stability_in_somalia.aspx
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EU and Egypt call for greater international support to strengthen stability in Somalia
Cairo (HOL) - The European Union (EU) and the Government of Egypt have jointly called for increased international support for Somalia, emphasizing the importance of global cooperation and the participation of new donors in the country’s stabilization efforts.
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#Commentary: Broken Chains, Rising Prices: Why #Ethiopia must reform retail, wholesale markets to tackle inflation
As prices rise, public discourse often focuses on monetary policy, but in this commentary, Abreham Tesfaye argues that “an equally powerful, though less discussed, lever in the fight against inflation lies in the structure of wholesale and retail markets.”
In countries like Ethiopia, the author explains, inefficiencies and monopolistic practices within distribution chains exacerbate price shocks, making essentials unaffordable. He cites studies showing that in many #African urban centers, expenses accrued from logistics and intermediaries can constitute 30–50% of the retail price of staple commodities.
Abreham notes that “Inflation is ultimately experienced in the market, not in macroeconomic reports.” For genuine economic stability and consumer protection, he calls for a "shift from growth fetishism to price realism."
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53104
As prices rise, public discourse often focuses on monetary policy, but in this commentary, Abreham Tesfaye argues that “an equally powerful, though less discussed, lever in the fight against inflation lies in the structure of wholesale and retail markets.”
In countries like Ethiopia, the author explains, inefficiencies and monopolistic practices within distribution chains exacerbate price shocks, making essentials unaffordable. He cites studies showing that in many #African urban centers, expenses accrued from logistics and intermediaries can constitute 30–50% of the retail price of staple commodities.
Abreham notes that “Inflation is ultimately experienced in the market, not in macroeconomic reports.” For genuine economic stability and consumer protection, he calls for a "shift from growth fetishism to price realism."
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53104
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New airstrip built on island off #Yemen to counter Houthi activities in Red Sea
A new airstrip is being built on a volcanic island in the #Red_Sea off the coast of Yemen, satellite images show, likely the latest project by forces allied to those opposed to the country's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
Satellite photos from Planet Labs PBC show the construction of a nearly 2,000-metre runway on Zuqar Island, which is some 90 kilometres southeast of the Houthi-held port city of Hodeida, a key shipping hub.
The images show work began in April to build out a dock on the island, then land clearing along the site of the runway.
By late August, what appears to be asphalt was being laid across the runway. Images from October show the work continuing, with runway markings painted on in the middle of the month.
No one has claimed the construction. However, ship-tracking data analysed by the AP show...
https://www.euronews.com/2025/10/20/new-airstrip-built-on-island-off-yemen-to-counter-houthi-activities-in-red-sea
A new airstrip is being built on a volcanic island in the #Red_Sea off the coast of Yemen, satellite images show, likely the latest project by forces allied to those opposed to the country's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
Satellite photos from Planet Labs PBC show the construction of a nearly 2,000-metre runway on Zuqar Island, which is some 90 kilometres southeast of the Houthi-held port city of Hodeida, a key shipping hub.
The images show work began in April to build out a dock on the island, then land clearing along the site of the runway.
By late August, what appears to be asphalt was being laid across the runway. Images from October show the work continuing, with runway markings painted on in the middle of the month.
No one has claimed the construction. However, ship-tracking data analysed by the AP show...
https://www.euronews.com/2025/10/20/new-airstrip-built-on-island-off-yemen-to-counter-houthi-activities-in-red-sea
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