News: EHRC urges #Central_Ethiopia, #Oromia to protect civilians and enable return of displaced communities
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (#EHRC) has urged authorities in the Central Ethiopia and Oromia regions to take coordinated action to protect civilians, prevent damage to property in border areas, and facilitate the safe return of displaced residents, following a meeting with Central Ethiopia regional and local officials on 31 December 2025.
The call was made by EHRC Chief Commissioner Berhanu Adelo during a discussion in #Hosaena city involving senior officials from the Central Ethiopia Region, including regional, zonal, and special woreda administrations.
According to the report by the Commission, the meeting focused on the human rights situation in the region and reviewed findings from its previous monitoring and investigation activities.
The Commission said ....
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The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (#EHRC) has urged authorities in the Central Ethiopia and Oromia regions to take coordinated action to protect civilians, prevent damage to property in border areas, and facilitate the safe return of displaced residents, following a meeting with Central Ethiopia regional and local officials on 31 December 2025.
The call was made by EHRC Chief Commissioner Berhanu Adelo during a discussion in #Hosaena city involving senior officials from the Central Ethiopia Region, including regional, zonal, and special woreda administrations.
According to the report by the Commission, the meeting focused on the human rights situation in the region and reviewed findings from its previous monitoring and investigation activities.
The Commission said ....
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News: Commercial Bank of #Ethiopia says total deposits surpass two trillion birr
Addis Abeba — The state-owned Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (#CBE) announced on 1 January 2025 that its total deposits have exceeded two trillion birr.
The bank said more than 325 billion birr was added in deposits during the first half of the 2025/26 fiscal year, pushing the total balance past the two-trillion-birr milestone.
Ephrem Mekuria, Vice President for Corporate Services and representative of the bank’s president, noted that the deposit base had doubled in less than two years, attributing the growth to the implementation of CBE’s 2030 Strategic Plan.
The bank said it plans to mobilize an additional 750 billion birr by the end of the current budget year.
Addis Abeba — The state-owned Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (#CBE) announced on 1 January 2025 that its total deposits have exceeded two trillion birr.
The bank said more than 325 billion birr was added in deposits during the first half of the 2025/26 fiscal year, pushing the total balance past the two-trillion-birr milestone.
Ephrem Mekuria, Vice President for Corporate Services and representative of the bank’s president, noted that the deposit base had doubled in less than two years, attributing the growth to the implementation of CBE’s 2030 Strategic Plan.
The bank said it plans to mobilize an additional 750 billion birr by the end of the current budget year.
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#China to exempt #Sudan from 345 million yuan in debt
China plans to exempt Sudan from repaying 345 million #yuan ($45 million) in interest-free loans previously provided to finance various development projects, the Sudanese Ministry of Finance and Planning said in a statement.
The move followed an extensive meeting on Wednesday between Mohamed Bashar, Undersecretary for Planning at the Sudanese Ministry of Finance, and Zhang Jian, the Acting Charge d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Sudan. The two officials also reviewed the progress of a separate 200 million yuan ($28.58 million) grant allocated for infrastructure projects in Sudan’s water, agriculture, and electricity sectors.
The Chinese envoy expressed Beijing’s readiness to provide further assistance through United Nations organizations. This support will focus on solar energy projects for drinking water stations in Khartoum, Gezira, Sennar, and Blue Nile states.
Sudan’s public debt-to-GDP ratio reached ...
https://sudantribune.com/article/308891
China plans to exempt Sudan from repaying 345 million #yuan ($45 million) in interest-free loans previously provided to finance various development projects, the Sudanese Ministry of Finance and Planning said in a statement.
The move followed an extensive meeting on Wednesday between Mohamed Bashar, Undersecretary for Planning at the Sudanese Ministry of Finance, and Zhang Jian, the Acting Charge d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Sudan. The two officials also reviewed the progress of a separate 200 million yuan ($28.58 million) grant allocated for infrastructure projects in Sudan’s water, agriculture, and electricity sectors.
The Chinese envoy expressed Beijing’s readiness to provide further assistance through United Nations organizations. This support will focus on solar energy projects for drinking water stations in Khartoum, Gezira, Sennar, and Blue Nile states.
Sudan’s public debt-to-GDP ratio reached ...
https://sudantribune.com/article/308891
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News: #Ethiopia reaches preliminary deal with bondholders on restructuring of 2024 #Eurobond
Ethiopia has reached an agreement in principle with a group of international bondholders on the main financial terms for restructuring its US$1 billion Eurobond that matured in 2024, the Ministry of Finance said.
In a statement issued on 2 January 2026, the ministry said discussions were held between 23 December 2025 and 1 January 2026 with an Ad Hoc Committee of institutional investors holding more than 45 percent of Ethiopia’s 6.625 percent Notes due 2024.
The talks were conducted during a restricted period and focused on potential restructuring options for the defaulted bond. According to the ministry, the discussions resulted in an agreement in principle on the key financial terms of the restructuring.
The ministry said it believes the agreement aligns with the targets & parameters of Ethiopia’s ongoing International Monetary Fund (#IMF) program, as well as ...
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Ethiopia has reached an agreement in principle with a group of international bondholders on the main financial terms for restructuring its US$1 billion Eurobond that matured in 2024, the Ministry of Finance said.
In a statement issued on 2 January 2026, the ministry said discussions were held between 23 December 2025 and 1 January 2026 with an Ad Hoc Committee of institutional investors holding more than 45 percent of Ethiopia’s 6.625 percent Notes due 2024.
The talks were conducted during a restricted period and focused on potential restructuring options for the defaulted bond. According to the ministry, the discussions resulted in an agreement in principle on the key financial terms of the restructuring.
The ministry said it believes the agreement aligns with the targets & parameters of Ethiopia’s ongoing International Monetary Fund (#IMF) program, as well as ...
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=54422
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News: #US gains market access to export live cattle, poultry products to #Ethiopia
The United States has secured market access to export live cattle, day-old chicks, and hatching eggs to Ethiopia, the Kenyan newspaper The EastAfrican reported.
The paper cited the US Department of Agriculture (#USDA) as saying Ethiopia’s Agricultural Authority approved the market access requests on 16 December 2025, following the conclusion of new veterinary health certificates authorising the exports. The agreement also opens the Ethiopian market to US bovine semen and bovine embryos.
The development comes about three months after Washington offered support for Ethiopia’s planned US$10 billion #Bishoftu International Airport near Addis Abeba, marking what The EastAfrican described as the Trump administration’s first major business engagement in the Horn of Africa.
The United States currently imports...
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The United States has secured market access to export live cattle, day-old chicks, and hatching eggs to Ethiopia, the Kenyan newspaper The EastAfrican reported.
The paper cited the US Department of Agriculture (#USDA) as saying Ethiopia’s Agricultural Authority approved the market access requests on 16 December 2025, following the conclusion of new veterinary health certificates authorising the exports. The agreement also opens the Ethiopian market to US bovine semen and bovine embryos.
The development comes about three months after Washington offered support for Ethiopia’s planned US$10 billion #Bishoftu International Airport near Addis Abeba, marking what The EastAfrican described as the Trump administration’s first major business engagement in the Horn of Africa.
The United States currently imports...
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How the climate crisis is changing an ancient way of life in #Ethiopia
Driving through the desert-like landscapes of the #Afar, northern Ethiopia, traditional Afari tukuls – oval-shaped, flexible shelters made out of twigs and covered with mats or animal skins – are regularly seen scattered along the roadside.
These tent-like structures are specifically designed for their mobility, and they speak to how the livestock-raising community of Afar has traditionally trekked across the region, looking for pasture for their herds of camels and sheep, transporting the materials they need for their homes as they go.
Afar is considered the cradle of humanity, given that it is where the “mother of humanity”, known as “#Lucy”, was discovered in 1974, and some of the oldest known stone tools have been discovered in the region.
When Lucy walked the valleys of Afar three million years ago, the landscapes were lush green ...
https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/ethiopia-climate-crisis-drought-flood-b2851749.html
Driving through the desert-like landscapes of the #Afar, northern Ethiopia, traditional Afari tukuls – oval-shaped, flexible shelters made out of twigs and covered with mats or animal skins – are regularly seen scattered along the roadside.
These tent-like structures are specifically designed for their mobility, and they speak to how the livestock-raising community of Afar has traditionally trekked across the region, looking for pasture for their herds of camels and sheep, transporting the materials they need for their homes as they go.
Afar is considered the cradle of humanity, given that it is where the “mother of humanity”, known as “#Lucy”, was discovered in 1974, and some of the oldest known stone tools have been discovered in the region.
When Lucy walked the valleys of Afar three million years ago, the landscapes were lush green ...
https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/ethiopia-climate-crisis-drought-flood-b2851749.html
News: #Africa faces $95 Billion debt bill in 2026 despite robust growth prospects
African economies are projected to post strong growth in 2026, even as the continent prepares to service nearly $95 billion in debt repayments, according to an analysis by africanews.com, citing data from the International Monetary Fund (#IMF).
IMF forecasts indicate that Africa will host more high-growth economies—defined as expanding by at least six percent—than any other region in 2026. #South_Sudan and #Guinea are expected to record double-digit growth, driven largely by oil production and mining activity.
In East Africa, reform efforts are showing results, with #Uganda, #Rwanda, and #Ethiopia projected to average around seven percent growth, underscoring the region’s relative resilience.
However, africanews reports that the upbeat outlook is tempered by mounting vulnerabilities. Chief among them ...
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African economies are projected to post strong growth in 2026, even as the continent prepares to service nearly $95 billion in debt repayments, according to an analysis by africanews.com, citing data from the International Monetary Fund (#IMF).
IMF forecasts indicate that Africa will host more high-growth economies—defined as expanding by at least six percent—than any other region in 2026. #South_Sudan and #Guinea are expected to record double-digit growth, driven largely by oil production and mining activity.
In East Africa, reform efforts are showing results, with #Uganda, #Rwanda, and #Ethiopia projected to average around seven percent growth, underscoring the region’s relative resilience.
However, africanews reports that the upbeat outlook is tempered by mounting vulnerabilities. Chief among them ...
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Donald Trump launches attack on #Venezuela
Key points
- Donald Trump said the US had launched an attack on Venezuela.
- Caracas has been hit by multiple explosions.
- Residents of the Venezuelan capital reported dozens of aircraft flying low
- Videos appeared to show strikes on a military installation and an air base.
- Trump claimed to have captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro.
- The strikes come after weeks of escalating pressure from Washington.
Reactions
#Iran condemned the US attacks as a “blatant violation” of Venezuela’s “territorial integrity” and called on international organisations such as the UN to intervene.
#Russia accuses US of ‘act of armed aggression’
Russia’s foreign ministry condemned the attacks on Venezuela in a statement on Saturday and called for dialogue.
#Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez condemned as “criminal” the US’s military action against its leftwing ally Venezuela.
For live updates: https://www.ft.com/content/48be0c3d-0a37-4aac-be47-f15f7f1761b8
Key points
- Donald Trump said the US had launched an attack on Venezuela.
- Caracas has been hit by multiple explosions.
- Residents of the Venezuelan capital reported dozens of aircraft flying low
- Videos appeared to show strikes on a military installation and an air base.
- Trump claimed to have captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro.
- The strikes come after weeks of escalating pressure from Washington.
Reactions
#Iran condemned the US attacks as a “blatant violation” of Venezuela’s “territorial integrity” and called on international organisations such as the UN to intervene.
#Russia accuses US of ‘act of armed aggression’
Russia’s foreign ministry condemned the attacks on Venezuela in a statement on Saturday and called for dialogue.
#Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez condemned as “criminal” the US’s military action against its leftwing ally Venezuela.
For live updates: https://www.ft.com/content/48be0c3d-0a37-4aac-be47-f15f7f1761b8
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US Strike on Venezuela | Ethiopia Debt Restructuring & Somalia at UN Security Council | Debt Crisis
Weekly Recap
African economies are projected to lead global growth in 2026, but a looming $95 billion debt repayment burden raises concerns over fiscal sustainability.
Ethiopia reaches an agreement in principle with bondholders to restructure its $1 billion…
African economies are projected to lead global growth in 2026, but a looming $95 billion debt repayment burden raises concerns over fiscal sustainability.
Ethiopia reaches an agreement in principle with bondholders to restructure its $1 billion…
Trump says #US will 'run' #Venezuela until 'safe transition can take place'
Key takeaways:
President Trump says the US is going to "run" Venezuela "until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition".
US oil companies will fix Venezuela's "broken infrastructure" and "start making money for the country", he adds.
He says no US servicemen were killed in the operation and the US is "ready" to stage a second "and much larger" attack on the country if needed
Trump, a sharp critic of the US invasion of Iraq, now seems to be in the business of nation-building.
Trump earlier shared a photo he said was of Maduro on board the USS Iwo Jima. The image shows him blindfolded and wearing ear defenders.
Maduro has been indicted in New York on drugs and weapons charges.
Maduro has previously denied being the leader of drug cartel.
Venezuela has declared a national emergency, denouncing "extremely serious military aggression"
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c5yqygxe41pt
Key takeaways:
President Trump says the US is going to "run" Venezuela "until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition".
US oil companies will fix Venezuela's "broken infrastructure" and "start making money for the country", he adds.
He says no US servicemen were killed in the operation and the US is "ready" to stage a second "and much larger" attack on the country if needed
Trump, a sharp critic of the US invasion of Iraq, now seems to be in the business of nation-building.
Trump earlier shared a photo he said was of Maduro on board the USS Iwo Jima. The image shows him blindfolded and wearing ear defenders.
Maduro has been indicted in New York on drugs and weapons charges.
Maduro has previously denied being the leader of drug cartel.
Venezuela has declared a national emergency, denouncing "extremely serious military aggression"
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c5yqygxe41pt
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Isaias Afwerki discusses #Red_Sea stability with #Sudanese ministers
#Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki held talks with Sudanese Finance Minister Gibril Ibrahim and Information Minister Khalid Aleisir on Sunday to discuss coordination on Red Sea stability and regional security.
The meeting, held in the rural Adi Halo region, focused on the importance of continued political coordination to serve the interests of both nations and bolster stability in the Horn of Africa, the state-run Sudan News Agency (SUNA) reported.
The discussions covered bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation across various sectors, alongside consultations on regional and international developments.
Afwerki has been seeking to strengthen ties with Red Sea coastal states, including recent visits to #Saudi_Arabia and #Egypt, as neighbouring #Ethiopia continues to seek maritime access.
The Eritrean leader said his country is committed to its historical ties with Sudan and supports...
https://sudantribune.com/article/309001
#Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki held talks with Sudanese Finance Minister Gibril Ibrahim and Information Minister Khalid Aleisir on Sunday to discuss coordination on Red Sea stability and regional security.
The meeting, held in the rural Adi Halo region, focused on the importance of continued political coordination to serve the interests of both nations and bolster stability in the Horn of Africa, the state-run Sudan News Agency (SUNA) reported.
The discussions covered bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation across various sectors, alongside consultations on regional and international developments.
Afwerki has been seeking to strengthen ties with Red Sea coastal states, including recent visits to #Saudi_Arabia and #Egypt, as neighbouring #Ethiopia continues to seek maritime access.
The Eritrean leader said his country is committed to its historical ties with Sudan and supports...
https://sudantribune.com/article/309001
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#Somaliland voices support for U.S. action on #Venezuela
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Somaliland said it supports the #United_States position in favor of what it described as calibrated international action aimed at restoring constitutional order, democratic legitimacy, and the rule of law in Venezuela.
In a press statement issued on 04 January 2026, the ministry said Somaliland aligns itself with U.S.-led efforts that are conducted in coordination with regional and multilateral partners, arguing that such engagement could help address Venezuela’s protracted political and humanitarian crisis.
According to the statement, the Somaliland government believes coordinated international action could contribute to alleviating humanitarian suffering, countering transnational criminal networks, and supporting a peaceful, Venezuelan-led....
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Somaliland said it supports the #United_States position in favor of what it described as calibrated international action aimed at restoring constitutional order, democratic legitimacy, and the rule of law in Venezuela.
In a press statement issued on 04 January 2026, the ministry said Somaliland aligns itself with U.S.-led efforts that are conducted in coordination with regional and multilateral partners, arguing that such engagement could help address Venezuela’s protracted political and humanitarian crisis.
According to the statement, the Somaliland government believes coordinated international action could contribute to alleviating humanitarian suffering, countering transnational criminal networks, and supporting a peaceful, Venezuelan-led....
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#Türkiye 'closely' following developments in Yemen, Somalia, President Erdogan tells #Saudi crown prince
Türkiye is "closely" following developments in #Yemen and #Somalia, said President Recep Tayyip #Erdogan on Sunday in a phone call with the Saudi crown prince, stressing the importance of stability of protecting both countries' territorial integrity.
During the call, Erdogan and Mohammed bin Salman discussed bilateral relations and regional and global issues, according to the Turkish Communications Directorate.
Erdogan expressed Türkiye's readiness to contribute to efforts to bring together the parties that are at odds in Yemen.
He also said Ankara aims to enhance cooperation between Türkiye and Saudi Arabia by taking additional steps in the days to come.
Warning that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is getting worse with the onset of winter, Erdogan added that Türkiye continues to work for a lasting ceasefire and reconstruction in the war-battered enclave.
Türkiye is "closely" following developments in #Yemen and #Somalia, said President Recep Tayyip #Erdogan on Sunday in a phone call with the Saudi crown prince, stressing the importance of stability of protecting both countries' territorial integrity.
During the call, Erdogan and Mohammed bin Salman discussed bilateral relations and regional and global issues, according to the Turkish Communications Directorate.
Erdogan expressed Türkiye's readiness to contribute to efforts to bring together the parties that are at odds in Yemen.
He also said Ankara aims to enhance cooperation between Türkiye and Saudi Arabia by taking additional steps in the days to come.
Warning that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is getting worse with the onset of winter, Erdogan added that Türkiye continues to work for a lasting ceasefire and reconstruction in the war-battered enclave.
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4.5 Magnitude earthquake hit #Mekelle, #Adigrat, #Aksum and parts of #Afar
Mekelle - An earthquake was felt across several towns in #Tigray and neighboring parts of the Afar region on Sunday at around 11:05 p.m., residents reported.
According our reporter on the ground, residents in Mekelle felt tremors in the city at approximately 5:05 p.m. Similar reports were received from other towns across Tigray, including Adigrat, Aksum, #Shire, #Maychew, #Wukro, #Adi_Gudem, #Edagahamus, and #Adwa.
Volcano Discovery reported that the earthquake measured 4.5 on the Richter scale. The website said the quake originated 60km northeast of Mekelle.
The tremors were felt strongly in several areas of both Tigray and Afar.
This is not the first time northern Ethiopia has experienced significant seismic activity in recent months. In October last year, a series of strong earthquakes struck parts of ....
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Mekelle - An earthquake was felt across several towns in #Tigray and neighboring parts of the Afar region on Sunday at around 11:05 p.m., residents reported.
According our reporter on the ground, residents in Mekelle felt tremors in the city at approximately 5:05 p.m. Similar reports were received from other towns across Tigray, including Adigrat, Aksum, #Shire, #Maychew, #Wukro, #Adi_Gudem, #Edagahamus, and #Adwa.
Volcano Discovery reported that the earthquake measured 4.5 on the Richter scale. The website said the quake originated 60km northeast of Mekelle.
The tremors were felt strongly in several areas of both Tigray and Afar.
This is not the first time northern Ethiopia has experienced significant seismic activity in recent months. In October last year, a series of strong earthquakes struck parts of ....
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#Op_ed: No Peace Without Truth: How denial corrodes #Ethiopia’s path to transitional justice
In the aftermath of the war in #Tigray, which formally ended in late 2022, Ethiopia faces a pivotal choice: “whether it will confront atrocity with truth or bury it beneath denial,” writes Batseba Seifu. She notes, “Denial is a continuation of harm—a deliberate obstruction of truth, justice, and reparations, and an extension of violence against survivors whose suffering is rendered invisible.”
The author explains that independent investigations have confirmed that Ethiopian and #Eritrean forces and allied militias committed crimes against humanity and war crimes. Yet authorities continue to dismiss these findings, “shielding perpetrators” and “undermining accountability.”
Batseba contends, “Transitional justice cannot coexist with negationism,” and calls for official acknowledgment, independent investigations, and survivor protection.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=54426
In the aftermath of the war in #Tigray, which formally ended in late 2022, Ethiopia faces a pivotal choice: “whether it will confront atrocity with truth or bury it beneath denial,” writes Batseba Seifu. She notes, “Denial is a continuation of harm—a deliberate obstruction of truth, justice, and reparations, and an extension of violence against survivors whose suffering is rendered invisible.”
The author explains that independent investigations have confirmed that Ethiopian and #Eritrean forces and allied militias committed crimes against humanity and war crimes. Yet authorities continue to dismiss these findings, “shielding perpetrators” and “undermining accountability.”
Batseba contends, “Transitional justice cannot coexist with negationism,” and calls for official acknowledgment, independent investigations, and survivor protection.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=54426
News: #Trump cites high welfare use among #Somali- and #Ethiopian-Born households in U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, 04 January 2026, shared figures claiming that 71.9 percent of Somali-born households and 47.6 percent of Ethiopian-born households in the #United_States receive public assistance.
The data were presented in a chart titled “Immigrant Welfare Recipient Rates by Country of Origin,” which Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. The chart lists approximately 120 countries and territories and measures the proportion of households receiving government assistance based on the immigrant’s country of birth.
According to the chart, Somalia ranked third among the listed countries, with a reported welfare recipient rate of 71.9 percent, following #Bhutan at 81.4 percent and #Yemen at 75.2 percent. #Afghanistan & the #Dominican Republic were each listed at 68.1 percent...
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, 04 January 2026, shared figures claiming that 71.9 percent of Somali-born households and 47.6 percent of Ethiopian-born households in the #United_States receive public assistance.
The data were presented in a chart titled “Immigrant Welfare Recipient Rates by Country of Origin,” which Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. The chart lists approximately 120 countries and territories and measures the proportion of households receiving government assistance based on the immigrant’s country of birth.
According to the chart, Somalia ranked third among the listed countries, with a reported welfare recipient rate of 71.9 percent, following #Bhutan at 81.4 percent and #Yemen at 75.2 percent. #Afghanistan & the #Dominican Republic were each listed at 68.1 percent...
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