News: More than 25 civilians killed in East Arsi zone, #Oromia, in October, Orthodox Church says
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (#EOTC) Department of Public Relation said that more than 25 civilians were killed in #East_Arsi Zone, Oromia regionals state in the month of October alone.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 29, the Church’s Public Relations Department said that the victims were “the Church’s followers” in the area who were killed at various times during the month of October.
The department said it compiled the information through the Church’s structure, from the diocese level down to local congregations, and confirmed that “in total, in October, more than 25 innocent people were killed, including in the Honqolo Wabe and Merti Na Guna woredas.”
The statement also attributed a report received by the Church October 28, “five people were killed in Honqolo Wabe (Siltana) Woreda.” Other reports indicate they were members of the same family.
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The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (#EOTC) Department of Public Relation said that more than 25 civilians were killed in #East_Arsi Zone, Oromia regionals state in the month of October alone.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 29, the Church’s Public Relations Department said that the victims were “the Church’s followers” in the area who were killed at various times during the month of October.
The department said it compiled the information through the Church’s structure, from the diocese level down to local congregations, and confirmed that “in total, in October, more than 25 innocent people were killed, including in the Honqolo Wabe and Merti Na Guna woredas.”
The statement also attributed a report received by the Church October 28, “five people were killed in Honqolo Wabe (Siltana) Woreda.” Other reports indicate they were members of the same family.
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#Egyptian, #Sudanese FMs discuss situation in El Fasher after RSF takeover
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met his Sudanese counterpart Mohieldin Salim on Wednesday to discuss the critical humanitarian and security situation in Sudan's #El_Fasher, which was captured by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) over the weekend.
During their meeting in Cairo, Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's full support for the Sudanese people and its commitment to ongoing efforts aimed at achieving stability and peace in Sudan, according to a statement by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.
He reiterated Egypt's commitment to Sudan's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, noting that Sudan's stability is vital to the region.
The two ministers agreed to maintain coordination to support both nations' aspirations for peace and development.
https://english.news.cn/africa/20251030/07fae22970fd4e2d8b165d433e3d06dc/c.html
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met his Sudanese counterpart Mohieldin Salim on Wednesday to discuss the critical humanitarian and security situation in Sudan's #El_Fasher, which was captured by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) over the weekend.
During their meeting in Cairo, Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's full support for the Sudanese people and its commitment to ongoing efforts aimed at achieving stability and peace in Sudan, according to a statement by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.
He reiterated Egypt's commitment to Sudan's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, noting that Sudan's stability is vital to the region.
The two ministers agreed to maintain coordination to support both nations' aspirations for peace and development.
https://english.news.cn/africa/20251030/07fae22970fd4e2d8b165d433e3d06dc/c.html
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News: #Eritrea’s President heads to #Egypt for five-day working visit
Eritrean President #Isaias Afwerki departed for Egypt this morning for a five-day working visit at the invitation of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, marking another round of engagement between Asmara and Cairo amid shifting regional dynamics in the Red Sea and Horn of Africa.
According to Information Minister Yemane G. Meskel, the two leaders will hold talks on strengthening bilateral relations and exchanging views on regional and international issues of mutual concern. President Isaias and his delegation are also expected to attend the inauguration of the New Egyptian Grand Museum on November 1.
The Eritrean delegation includes Foreign Minister Osman Saleh.
The visit follows a series of diplomatic exchanges between the two countries this year. In March, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met President Isaias in Asmara to deliver a message from President al-Sisi, ...
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Eritrean President #Isaias Afwerki departed for Egypt this morning for a five-day working visit at the invitation of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, marking another round of engagement between Asmara and Cairo amid shifting regional dynamics in the Red Sea and Horn of Africa.
According to Information Minister Yemane G. Meskel, the two leaders will hold talks on strengthening bilateral relations and exchanging views on regional and international issues of mutual concern. President Isaias and his delegation are also expected to attend the inauguration of the New Egyptian Grand Museum on November 1.
The Eritrean delegation includes Foreign Minister Osman Saleh.
The visit follows a series of diplomatic exchanges between the two countries this year. In March, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met President Isaias in Asmara to deliver a message from President al-Sisi, ...
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News: Amnesty International urges war crimes probe into US air strike that killed dozens of #Ethiopian migrants in #Yemen
#Amnesty International has called for an immediate and transparent investigation by the #United_States into a deadly air strike on a migrant detention center in Sa’ada, north-western Yemen, which killed and injured dozens of Ethiopian migrants in April 2025, describing the attack as a likely war crime.
The human rights organization said the strike, carried out by the US military as part of “Operation Rough Rider” on 28 April 2025, amounted to an indiscriminate attack that violated international humanitarian law.
“The harrowing testimonies from survivors paint a clear picture of a civilian building, packed with detainees, being bombed without distinction,” said Kristine Beckerle, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for the #Middle_East and #North_Africa.
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#Amnesty International has called for an immediate and transparent investigation by the #United_States into a deadly air strike on a migrant detention center in Sa’ada, north-western Yemen, which killed and injured dozens of Ethiopian migrants in April 2025, describing the attack as a likely war crime.
The human rights organization said the strike, carried out by the US military as part of “Operation Rough Rider” on 28 April 2025, amounted to an indiscriminate attack that violated international humanitarian law.
“The harrowing testimonies from survivors paint a clear picture of a civilian building, packed with detainees, being bombed without distinction,” said Kristine Beckerle, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for the #Middle_East and #North_Africa.
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#Tanzania blackout after election chaos, deaths feared
Tanzania was under a communications blackout on Thursday a day after elections turned into violent chaos with unconfirmed reports of many dead.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan had sought to solidify her position and silence criticism within her party in the virtually uncontested polls, with the main challengers either jailed or barred from standing. But Election Day descended into violence as hundreds took to the streets.
An AFP journalist saw a police station burned down in the economic hub Dar es Salaam and there were reports of polling stations attacked and protesters tearing down images of the president in several parts of the country.
A diplomatic source told AFP they had unconfirmed reports of 30 or more people killed.
But a full internet blackout remained in place on Thursday, along with limits on international calls,....
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Tanzania was under a communications blackout on Thursday a day after elections turned into violent chaos with unconfirmed reports of many dead.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan had sought to solidify her position and silence criticism within her party in the virtually uncontested polls, with the main challengers either jailed or barred from standing. But Election Day descended into violence as hundreds took to the streets.
An AFP journalist saw a police station burned down in the economic hub Dar es Salaam and there were reports of polling stations attacked and protesters tearing down images of the president in several parts of the country.
A diplomatic source told AFP they had unconfirmed reports of 30 or more people killed.
But a full internet blackout remained in place on Thursday, along with limits on international calls,....
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#Op_ed: Ashes or Hope: #Ethiopia’s choice between war and peace
“Ethiopia stands once more at a dangerous crossroads,” writes the author, who has witnessed the devastating effects of war firsthand. He notes that while “the memory of the recent war in #Tigray is raw,” in #Amhara and #Oromia, “conflicts are still raging.”
According to the author, deep political mistrust, exclusion, and a “winner-takes-all” culture fuel the crisis, while failed peace efforts—such as the Pretoria deal and stalled talks with the #OLA—leave communities exposed. Survivors endure “mass rape, forced pregnancy, and sexual torture,” and rising tensions over Ethiopia’s push for sea access risk sparking a conflict “far worse than anything before.”
Yet, the author contends that “hope remains,” urging the U.S. and global actors to back inclusive dialogue, credible mediation, and peace-linked aid. “Now is the time to embrace dialogue, forgiveness, and a shared future.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53255
“Ethiopia stands once more at a dangerous crossroads,” writes the author, who has witnessed the devastating effects of war firsthand. He notes that while “the memory of the recent war in #Tigray is raw,” in #Amhara and #Oromia, “conflicts are still raging.”
According to the author, deep political mistrust, exclusion, and a “winner-takes-all” culture fuel the crisis, while failed peace efforts—such as the Pretoria deal and stalled talks with the #OLA—leave communities exposed. Survivors endure “mass rape, forced pregnancy, and sexual torture,” and rising tensions over Ethiopia’s push for sea access risk sparking a conflict “far worse than anything before.”
Yet, the author contends that “hope remains,” urging the U.S. and global actors to back inclusive dialogue, credible mediation, and peace-linked aid. “Now is the time to embrace dialogue, forgiveness, and a shared future.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53255
Analysis: Industry insiders say #Ethiopia’s new power tariff a crucial test for its Crypto mining boom
Ethiopia’s newly announced electricity tariff for data mining firms is being viewed by industry insiders as a pivotal test for the country’s fast-growing crypto mining sector.
While state power producer Ethiopian Electric Power (#EEP) says the tariff overhaul is aimed at ensuring cost recovery & system reliability, operators warn it could redefine the economics of doing business in one of the world’s most energy-competitive mining markets.
EEP has announced a new electricity tariff structure for data mining customers, introducing a Time-of-Use (TOU) & Availability-Based Tariff (ABT) system effective 1 December 2025, according to an official letter seen by Addis Standard.
In the letter dated 27 October 2025, EEP said the revised tariff follows “a thorough assessment of generation, transmission, & operational costs” and aligns with the national cost recovery framework.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53268
Ethiopia’s newly announced electricity tariff for data mining firms is being viewed by industry insiders as a pivotal test for the country’s fast-growing crypto mining sector.
While state power producer Ethiopian Electric Power (#EEP) says the tariff overhaul is aimed at ensuring cost recovery & system reliability, operators warn it could redefine the economics of doing business in one of the world’s most energy-competitive mining markets.
EEP has announced a new electricity tariff structure for data mining customers, introducing a Time-of-Use (TOU) & Availability-Based Tariff (ABT) system effective 1 December 2025, according to an official letter seen by Addis Standard.
In the letter dated 27 October 2025, EEP said the revised tariff follows “a thorough assessment of generation, transmission, & operational costs” and aligns with the national cost recovery framework.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53268
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President Isaias, #South_Africa’s deputy foreign Minister discuss enhancing bilateral relations in #Asmara
President Isaias Afwerki met yesterday at Adi Halo with Anna Thandi Moraka, South Africa’s Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, for extensive discussions on political, diplomatic, and developmental matters, according to Eritrea’s Ministry of Information.
The ministry said the discussions focused on strengthening the warm ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
Earlier, Addis Standard reported that Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki departed for Egypt this morning for a five-day working visit at the invitation of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, marking another round of engagement between Asmara and Cairo amid shifting regional dynamics in the Red Sea and Horn of Africa.
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President Isaias Afwerki met yesterday at Adi Halo with Anna Thandi Moraka, South Africa’s Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, for extensive discussions on political, diplomatic, and developmental matters, according to Eritrea’s Ministry of Information.
The ministry said the discussions focused on strengthening the warm ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
Earlier, Addis Standard reported that Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki departed for Egypt this morning for a five-day working visit at the invitation of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, marking another round of engagement between Asmara and Cairo amid shifting regional dynamics in the Red Sea and Horn of Africa.
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#Lucy and #Selam bid farewell to #Prague, National Museum of the Czech Republic attendance reaches record levels
After 60 days, during which visitors to the National Museum of the Czech Republic had the unique opportunity to come face to face with some of the oldest known ancestors of humankind, Lucy and Selam headed home to Addis Abeba.
The exhibition of the original fossils, 3.2 million-year-old Lucy and 150,000-year-old Selam, the most valuable objects of #Ethiopia's national cultural heritage, was part of the launch of the new exhibition People and Their Ancestors in the Historical Building of the National Museum of the Czech Republic, which proved extremely popular with visitors.
A unique opportunity to see some of the world's rarest paleoanthropological finds in less than two months was not missed by 210,441 visitors from the Czech Republic and abroad.
https://www.nm.cz/en/about-us/news/lucy-and-selam-bid-farewell-to-prague-national-museum-of-the-czech-republic-attendance-reaches-record-levels
After 60 days, during which visitors to the National Museum of the Czech Republic had the unique opportunity to come face to face with some of the oldest known ancestors of humankind, Lucy and Selam headed home to Addis Abeba.
The exhibition of the original fossils, 3.2 million-year-old Lucy and 150,000-year-old Selam, the most valuable objects of #Ethiopia's national cultural heritage, was part of the launch of the new exhibition People and Their Ancestors in the Historical Building of the National Museum of the Czech Republic, which proved extremely popular with visitors.
A unique opportunity to see some of the world's rarest paleoanthropological finds in less than two months was not missed by 210,441 visitors from the Czech Republic and abroad.
https://www.nm.cz/en/about-us/news/lucy-and-selam-bid-farewell-to-prague-national-museum-of-the-czech-republic-attendance-reaches-record-levels
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News: #Eritrean forces blamed for majority of nearly USD 11 billion destruction in #Tigray’s social sector - CITG report
The Commission of Inquiry on Tigray Genocide (#CITG) has released a comprehensive report estimating that the war in Tigray caused USD 10.86 billion in damage and losses across the region’s social sector, with the education and health sectors suffering the heaviest blows. The report attributes majority of the destruction to Eritrean forces.
The study found that the education sector sustained losses of about USD 4.36 billion (40.1 %), followed by the health sector at USD 3.78 billion (34.8 %), and social welfare & community services accounting for USD 2.72 billion (25.1 %) of the total estimated damage.
“Based on the share of the damage value attributed by perpetrators, the Eritrean Defense Forces (#EDF) took the lion's share in damage to education (56.3%), health (43.9%), & cultural heritage and religious institutions (ranging from 38.62% to 40.11%)....
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The Commission of Inquiry on Tigray Genocide (#CITG) has released a comprehensive report estimating that the war in Tigray caused USD 10.86 billion in damage and losses across the region’s social sector, with the education and health sectors suffering the heaviest blows. The report attributes majority of the destruction to Eritrean forces.
The study found that the education sector sustained losses of about USD 4.36 billion (40.1 %), followed by the health sector at USD 3.78 billion (34.8 %), and social welfare & community services accounting for USD 2.72 billion (25.1 %) of the total estimated damage.
“Based on the share of the damage value attributed by perpetrators, the Eritrean Defense Forces (#EDF) took the lion's share in damage to education (56.3%), health (43.9%), & cultural heritage and religious institutions (ranging from 38.62% to 40.11%)....
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#UN Security Council #condemns assault by paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on #Sudan’s El-Fasher
The members of the UN Security Council condemned on Thursday the assault by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on El-Fasher in Sudan’s North Darfur and expressed “grave concern” over escalating violence, Anadolu reports.
In a statement, the members of the Security Council “condemned reported atrocities being perpetrated by the RSF against the civilian population, including summary executions and arbitrary detentions, and expressed grave concern at the heightened risk of large-scale atrocities, including ethnically motivated atrocities.”
Recalling Resolution 2736 (2024), which demands that the RSF lift the siege of El-Fasher and calls for an immediate halt to the fighting and for de-escalation in and around El Fasher, the members “strongly” urged the RSF to implement the provisions of this resolution.
The members called for all perpetrators of violations to be held accountable.
Demanding that all parties to the conflict protect civilians and abide by their obligations under international law, the members called on them to respect and protect humanitarian personnel, their premises, and assets.
The members of the Security Council called on all parties to the conflict in Sudan to allow and facilitate safe and unhindered humanitarian access in a manner consistent with international law. They called for the protection of civilians and for safe passage for those trying to flee the city,” according to the statement.
They reiterated that the priority is for the parties to resume talks to reach a lasting ceasefire and a comprehensive, inclusive, and Sudanese-owned political process.
Urging all member states to refrain from external interference that seeks to foment conflict and instability, the council members unequivocally reaffirmed their “unwavering commitment” to the sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity of Sudan.
“In this regard, the Security Council reaffirmed its rejection to the establishment of a parallel governing authority in areas controlled by the RSF,” they added.
The paramilitary RSF was engaged in heavy fighting with the army and seized El-Fasher on Sunday. The city had been under siege by the rebel group since May 2024. Several local and international reports indicate mass killings, systematic ethnic cleansing, and torture of civilians by the rebel group in the city.
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20251030-un-security-council-condemns-assault-by-paramilitary-rapid-support-forces-on-sudans-el-fasher/
The members of the UN Security Council condemned on Thursday the assault by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on El-Fasher in Sudan’s North Darfur and expressed “grave concern” over escalating violence, Anadolu reports.
In a statement, the members of the Security Council “condemned reported atrocities being perpetrated by the RSF against the civilian population, including summary executions and arbitrary detentions, and expressed grave concern at the heightened risk of large-scale atrocities, including ethnically motivated atrocities.”
Recalling Resolution 2736 (2024), which demands that the RSF lift the siege of El-Fasher and calls for an immediate halt to the fighting and for de-escalation in and around El Fasher, the members “strongly” urged the RSF to implement the provisions of this resolution.
The members called for all perpetrators of violations to be held accountable.
Demanding that all parties to the conflict protect civilians and abide by their obligations under international law, the members called on them to respect and protect humanitarian personnel, their premises, and assets.
The members of the Security Council called on all parties to the conflict in Sudan to allow and facilitate safe and unhindered humanitarian access in a manner consistent with international law. They called for the protection of civilians and for safe passage for those trying to flee the city,” according to the statement.
They reiterated that the priority is for the parties to resume talks to reach a lasting ceasefire and a comprehensive, inclusive, and Sudanese-owned political process.
Urging all member states to refrain from external interference that seeks to foment conflict and instability, the council members unequivocally reaffirmed their “unwavering commitment” to the sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity of Sudan.
“In this regard, the Security Council reaffirmed its rejection to the establishment of a parallel governing authority in areas controlled by the RSF,” they added.
The paramilitary RSF was engaged in heavy fighting with the army and seized El-Fasher on Sunday. The city had been under siege by the rebel group since May 2024. Several local and international reports indicate mass killings, systematic ethnic cleansing, and torture of civilians by the rebel group in the city.
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20251030-un-security-council-condemns-assault-by-paramilitary-rapid-support-forces-on-sudans-el-fasher/
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#Ethiopia ranked among world’s most ecologically threatened countries, conflict cited as major multiplier – IEP report
Ethiopia has been ranked among the countries facing the highest levels of ecological threat globally, according to the Ecological Threat Report 2025 released by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP).
The report assigns Ethiopia an overall ecological threat score of 4.194 out of 5, placing it in the “very high” risk category and ranking it sixth worldwide, ahead of only #Niger, #Burundi, Afghanistan, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The IEP assessment, which analyzed data from 2019 to 2024, identifies Ethiopia as the fourth most at-risk nation worldwide under the indicator for the “impact of natural events.” The report states that more than 80% of Ethiopia’s population lives in areas classified as very high-risk.
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Ethiopia has been ranked among the countries facing the highest levels of ecological threat globally, according to the Ecological Threat Report 2025 released by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP).
The report assigns Ethiopia an overall ecological threat score of 4.194 out of 5, placing it in the “very high” risk category and ranking it sixth worldwide, ahead of only #Niger, #Burundi, Afghanistan, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The IEP assessment, which analyzed data from 2019 to 2024, identifies Ethiopia as the fourth most at-risk nation worldwide under the indicator for the “impact of natural events.” The report states that more than 80% of Ethiopia’s population lives in areas classified as very high-risk.
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News: #Ethiopia’s Modjo–Hawassa expressway, part of #Cairo–#Cape_Town corridor, nears Completion: World Bank says
Ethiopia is nearing the completion of the #Modjo–#Hawassa Expressway, a 202-kilometer high-standard toll road that forms part of the Cairo–Cape Town Trans-African Highway. The project is expected to significantly cut travel times, reduce vehicle operating costs, and strengthen regional connectivity, according to the World Bank.
Once fully operational, the expressway will reduce travel time by up to 40% and lower vehicle operating costs by 15–20%, improving access to markets, services, and industrial zones for more than 1.5 million people living along the route.
The Modjo–Hawassa Expressway is Ethiopia’s second major toll road and the first to meet international expressway standards. Stretching south of Addis Abeba, it links key urban and industrial centers — Modjo, Batu, Shashamene, and Hawassa — forming a vital corridor for domestic and cross-border trade.
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Ethiopia is nearing the completion of the #Modjo–#Hawassa Expressway, a 202-kilometer high-standard toll road that forms part of the Cairo–Cape Town Trans-African Highway. The project is expected to significantly cut travel times, reduce vehicle operating costs, and strengthen regional connectivity, according to the World Bank.
Once fully operational, the expressway will reduce travel time by up to 40% and lower vehicle operating costs by 15–20%, improving access to markets, services, and industrial zones for more than 1.5 million people living along the route.
The Modjo–Hawassa Expressway is Ethiopia’s second major toll road and the first to meet international expressway standards. Stretching south of Addis Abeba, it links key urban and industrial centers — Modjo, Batu, Shashamene, and Hawassa — forming a vital corridor for domestic and cross-border trade.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53291
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News: El-Sisi, Isaias discuss Horn of Africa and #Red_Sea developments; #Egypt reaffirms support for #Eritrea’s sovereignty and territorial integrity
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah #El_Sisi and Eritrean President #Isaias_Afwerki held extensive talks in #Cairo on Thursday, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and coordinating efforts to promote stability in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region, according to statements from both governments.
The Office of the President of Egypt said the two leaders exchanged views on regional developments, with President El-Sisi reaffirming Egypt’s firm commitment to supporting Eritrea’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
President Afwerki, in turn, expressed his appreciation for Egypt’s role in promoting stability and development across the Horn of Africa and East Africa, and welcomed expanded economic cooperation and coordination on regional and international matters of mutual interest.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53300
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah #El_Sisi and Eritrean President #Isaias_Afwerki held extensive talks in #Cairo on Thursday, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and coordinating efforts to promote stability in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region, according to statements from both governments.
The Office of the President of Egypt said the two leaders exchanged views on regional developments, with President El-Sisi reaffirming Egypt’s firm commitment to supporting Eritrea’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
President Afwerki, in turn, expressed his appreciation for Egypt’s role in promoting stability and development across the Horn of Africa and East Africa, and welcomed expanded economic cooperation and coordination on regional and international matters of mutual interest.
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#AU announces USD 30 Billion plan to modernize Africa’s aviation infrastructure under single African air transport market
The African Union (AU) has unveiled an ambitious US$30 billion investment plan to modernize the continent’s aviation infrastructure under the framework of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM).
The announcement was made by the AU Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, Amani Abou-Zeid Mataboge, during a high-level session on “Financing and Modernizing African Civil Aviation Infrastructure to Promote Integrated Continental Airspace and Enable Free Movement Under SAATM.”
Commissioner Mataboge highlighted aviation’s pivotal role in driving continental integration and economic transformation, describing it as essential to realizing the AU’s Agenda 2063 and the African Continental Free Trade Area (#AfCFTA).
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The African Union (AU) has unveiled an ambitious US$30 billion investment plan to modernize the continent’s aviation infrastructure under the framework of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM).
The announcement was made by the AU Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, Amani Abou-Zeid Mataboge, during a high-level session on “Financing and Modernizing African Civil Aviation Infrastructure to Promote Integrated Continental Airspace and Enable Free Movement Under SAATM.”
Commissioner Mataboge highlighted aviation’s pivotal role in driving continental integration and economic transformation, describing it as essential to realizing the AU’s Agenda 2063 and the African Continental Free Trade Area (#AfCFTA).
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#Op_ed: Stolen Childhoods: Reversing rise of child and forced marriage in post-war #Tigray
Batseba Seifu argues in this opinion piece that child and forced marriage in #Ethiopia’s Tigray region has surged as “a tragic survival strategy” following the 2020–2022 war, undoing decades of progress. Citing research by GEMTigray, she explains, “Families, facing famine, displacement, and collapsed institutions, often see marrying off daughters as their only option.”
The author attributes this crisis to deep structural issues—poverty and inequality—dramatically worsened by the war. Batseba emphasizes that effective intervention is severely limited, stating, “Awareness campaigns or laws cannot succeed in such an environment,” especially with restricted humanitarian access and weaponized sexual violence.
The author contends that ending child marriage “is not only a matter of gender justice—it is central to rebuilding a society devastated by war and famine.”
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Batseba Seifu argues in this opinion piece that child and forced marriage in #Ethiopia’s Tigray region has surged as “a tragic survival strategy” following the 2020–2022 war, undoing decades of progress. Citing research by GEMTigray, she explains, “Families, facing famine, displacement, and collapsed institutions, often see marrying off daughters as their only option.”
The author attributes this crisis to deep structural issues—poverty and inequality—dramatically worsened by the war. Batseba emphasizes that effective intervention is severely limited, stating, “Awareness campaigns or laws cannot succeed in such an environment,” especially with restricted humanitarian access and weaponized sexual violence.
The author contends that ending child marriage “is not only a matter of gender justice—it is central to rebuilding a society devastated by war and famine.”
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News: TPLF warns #Pretoria peace agreement “More Seriously Threatened than ever before”
The #Tigray People’s Liberation Front (#TPLF) has accused the Ethiopian government of violating and undermining the Pretoria Peace Agreement, warning that the accord is “more seriously threatened than ever before.”
In a statement released on Thursday, the TPLF said the federal government has failed to implement the key provisions of the peace deal signed in November 2022 to end the war in Tigray. The group claimed that “the Ethiopian government has been working to make the agreement meaningless” by arming and supporting forces that continue to occupy parts of Tigray and by obstructing the return of displaced residents.
Referring to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s recent speech in parliament, the TPLF criticized him for “downplaying the five-year genocide in Tigray” by characterizing the war as a “two-month conflict.”
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The #Tigray People’s Liberation Front (#TPLF) has accused the Ethiopian government of violating and undermining the Pretoria Peace Agreement, warning that the accord is “more seriously threatened than ever before.”
In a statement released on Thursday, the TPLF said the federal government has failed to implement the key provisions of the peace deal signed in November 2022 to end the war in Tigray. The group claimed that “the Ethiopian government has been working to make the agreement meaningless” by arming and supporting forces that continue to occupy parts of Tigray and by obstructing the return of displaced residents.
Referring to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s recent speech in parliament, the TPLF criticized him for “downplaying the five-year genocide in Tigray” by characterizing the war as a “two-month conflict.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53305
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'Hundreds dead' in #Tanzania post election violence, says opposition
Around 700 people have been killed in three days of election protests in Tanzania, the main opposition party said Friday, with protesters still on the streets in the midst of an internet blackout.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan, whose government is accused of a campaign of repression, had sought to cement her position and silence critics in her party in the virtually uncontested polls, with the main challengers either jailed or barred from standing.
Wednesday's election descended into chaos as huge crowds took to the streets of Dar es Salaam and other cities, tearing down her posters and attacking police and polling stations, leading to an internet shutdown and curfew.
With foreign journalists largely banned from covering the election and a communications block entering its third day, .....
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Around 700 people have been killed in three days of election protests in Tanzania, the main opposition party said Friday, with protesters still on the streets in the midst of an internet blackout.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan, whose government is accused of a campaign of repression, had sought to cement her position and silence critics in her party in the virtually uncontested polls, with the main challengers either jailed or barred from standing.
Wednesday's election descended into chaos as huge crowds took to the streets of Dar es Salaam and other cities, tearing down her posters and attacking police and polling stations, leading to an internet shutdown and curfew.
With foreign journalists largely banned from covering the election and a communications block entering its third day, .....
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News: Report warns water scarcity, population growth could intensify #GERD tensions; urges pragmatic Nile Basin cooperation
The Foreign Policy Research Institute (#FPRI) has cautioned that growing water scarcity, recurrent droughts, and competing national interests could reignite tensions between #Ethiopia and #Egypt over the operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
In a recent analysis, the #US.-based think tank outlined multiple future scenarios highlighting both the risks of escalation and the potential for cooperation through transparent and adaptive water management.
A new analysis titled “The GERD Dispute: Lessons for Water Governance and the Future of the Nile Basin” argues that Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)—Africa’s largest hydroelectric project with a capacity of 5,150 MW—has significantly reshaped diplomatic relations in the Nile Basin.
The think tank underscores that the most plausible flashpoint would emerge if, ....
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53287
The Foreign Policy Research Institute (#FPRI) has cautioned that growing water scarcity, recurrent droughts, and competing national interests could reignite tensions between #Ethiopia and #Egypt over the operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
In a recent analysis, the #US.-based think tank outlined multiple future scenarios highlighting both the risks of escalation and the potential for cooperation through transparent and adaptive water management.
A new analysis titled “The GERD Dispute: Lessons for Water Governance and the Future of the Nile Basin” argues that Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)—Africa’s largest hydroelectric project with a capacity of 5,150 MW—has significantly reshaped diplomatic relations in the Nile Basin.
The think tank underscores that the most plausible flashpoint would emerge if, ....
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#AS_Editorial: The Death of Free Movement: Pontification from the sky and luxury resorts vs. #Ethiopia’s reality
When citizens cannot move freely, the state loses its most basic measure of legitimacy. Ethiopia today is a country divided by mobility, where the rulers travel above, and the ruled are trapped below.
In recent weeks, Prime Minister #Abiy_Ahmed & senior #Prosperity_Party (PP) officials and long-time confidants have embarked on a series of high-profile tours to luxury resorts & heritage sites scattered across Ethiopia’s far corners and built under the Prime Minister’s Gebeta Lehager (Dine for Ethiopia) initiative.
In principle, these projects aim to blend eco-tourism with community empowerment. In practice, however, they have become the stage for what many see as performative nationalism, a carefully choreographed display of “unity” and “prosperity” that contrasts sharply with the lived experiences of millions of Ethiopians who cannot move freely...
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=53311
When citizens cannot move freely, the state loses its most basic measure of legitimacy. Ethiopia today is a country divided by mobility, where the rulers travel above, and the ruled are trapped below.
In recent weeks, Prime Minister #Abiy_Ahmed & senior #Prosperity_Party (PP) officials and long-time confidants have embarked on a series of high-profile tours to luxury resorts & heritage sites scattered across Ethiopia’s far corners and built under the Prime Minister’s Gebeta Lehager (Dine for Ethiopia) initiative.
In principle, these projects aim to blend eco-tourism with community empowerment. In practice, however, they have become the stage for what many see as performative nationalism, a carefully choreographed display of “unity” and “prosperity” that contrasts sharply with the lived experiences of millions of Ethiopians who cannot move freely...
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=53311
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