The Standard Signal | Episodes 1–8 Recap: War, Power, Peace & Ethiopia’s Unfinished Crisis
From war narratives and Red Sea rhetoric to broken peace talks, targeted violence, and the collapse of democratic transition—The Standard Signal has been tracking Ethiopia’s unfolding crises in real time.
This recap brings together key moments from Episodes 1–8 of The Standard Signal, a podcast by Addis Standard, hosted by Tsedale Lemma, featuring leading scholars, political figures, and activists.
Across these episodes, the conversations examine:
• How war narratives are manufactured and normalized
• The dangers of nationalist rhetoric and propaganda
• Ethiopia’s shifting foreign policy doctrine toward Eritrea
• The systematic targeting of Karrayyu Gadaa leaders
• The deepening crisis in the Amhara region
• Broken peace promises with ONLF and resource politics in the Somali region
• Moral collapse, cultivated silence, and collective responsibility
• Why repeated peace talks with OLF/OLA have failed to end the war in Oromia
Together, these episodes expose the structures of power, impunity, and political failure shaping Ethiopia’s present—and its uncertain future.
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From war narratives and Red Sea rhetoric to broken peace talks, targeted violence, and the collapse of democratic transition—The Standard Signal has been tracking Ethiopia’s unfolding crises in real time.
This recap brings together key moments from Episodes 1–8 of The Standard Signal, a podcast by Addis Standard, hosted by Tsedale Lemma, featuring leading scholars, political figures, and activists.
Across these episodes, the conversations examine:
• How war narratives are manufactured and normalized
• The dangers of nationalist rhetoric and propaganda
• Ethiopia’s shifting foreign policy doctrine toward Eritrea
• The systematic targeting of Karrayyu Gadaa leaders
• The deepening crisis in the Amhara region
• Broken peace promises with ONLF and resource politics in the Somali region
• Moral collapse, cultivated silence, and collective responsibility
• Why repeated peace talks with OLF/OLA have failed to end the war in Oromia
Together, these episodes expose the structures of power, impunity, and political failure shaping Ethiopia’s present—and its uncertain future.
📌 Watch the full episodes https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg0BzUe3g4CxZ_eNWV2_N2o7AOrsQoaHV
📌 Subscribe for in-depth analysis, not soundbites
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuFmjW7GtIE
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The Standard Signal | Episodes 1–8 Recap: War, Power, Peace & Ethiopia’s Unfinished Crisis
From war narratives and Red Sea rhetoric to broken peace talks, targeted violence, and the collapse of democratic transition—The Standard Signal has been tracking Ethiopia’s unfolding crises in real time.
This recap brings together key moments from Episodes…
This recap brings together key moments from Episodes…
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#Somalia denies #US allegation that it destroyed food aid warehouse
Somalia’s government on Thursday denied an allegation by the U.S. government that authorities in Mogadishu destroyed an American-funded warehouse belonging to the World Food Program and seized food aid earmarked for impoverished civilians.
The U.S. State Department said Wednesday that it has suspended all assistance from Washington to Somalia’s federal government over the allegations, saying the #Trump administration has “a zero-tolerance policy for waste, theft and diversion of life-saving assistance.”
A senior U.S. State Department official said authorities at the Mogadishu port demolished the warehouse of the World Food Program, a Rome-based U.N. agency, at the direction of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud “with no prior notification or coordination with international donor countries, including the United States.” The ...
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Somalia’s government on Thursday denied an allegation by the U.S. government that authorities in Mogadishu destroyed an American-funded warehouse belonging to the World Food Program and seized food aid earmarked for impoverished civilians.
The U.S. State Department said Wednesday that it has suspended all assistance from Washington to Somalia’s federal government over the allegations, saying the #Trump administration has “a zero-tolerance policy for waste, theft and diversion of life-saving assistance.”
A senior U.S. State Department official said authorities at the Mogadishu port demolished the warehouse of the World Food Program, a Rome-based U.N. agency, at the direction of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud “with no prior notification or coordination with international donor countries, including the United States.” The ...
https://apnews.com/article/somalia-united-states-world-food-program-warehouse-ad0befb6d102a18365ad91bfee9845a9
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#Ethiopia Habtemariam named #HYBE America president of music
HYBE #America has announced influential music industry exec Ethiopia #Habtemariam as President of Music, effective immediately.
Habtemariam joins HYBE America as the company continues to expand its influence across music, fandom, & global culture, the announcement states.
In the role, Habtemariam will help advance the company’s long-term growth strategy, spearheading A&R and artist development initiatives across its label ecosystem and identify new creative and commercial opportunities.
She will also play a key role in expanding HYBE America’s presence in her hometown of Atlanta, a global epicenter of R&B and hip-hop, further strengthening Quality Control’s presence & impact as Atlanta’s premier music company. Habtemariam will be based in Los Angeles and Atlanta.
“Ethiopia is a once-in-a-generation leader whose impact ...
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HYBE #America has announced influential music industry exec Ethiopia #Habtemariam as President of Music, effective immediately.
Habtemariam joins HYBE America as the company continues to expand its influence across music, fandom, & global culture, the announcement states.
In the role, Habtemariam will help advance the company’s long-term growth strategy, spearheading A&R and artist development initiatives across its label ecosystem and identify new creative and commercial opportunities.
She will also play a key role in expanding HYBE America’s presence in her hometown of Atlanta, a global epicenter of R&B and hip-hop, further strengthening Quality Control’s presence & impact as Atlanta’s premier music company. Habtemariam will be based in Los Angeles and Atlanta.
“Ethiopia is a once-in-a-generation leader whose impact ...
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News: #Ethiopia rejects all forms of #Taiwan independence, backs Beijing’s reunification efforts
Ethiopia has reaffirmed its firm commitment to the One-China principle, declaring that Taiwan is an inalienable part of #China and that the Government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal representative of the entire Chinese territory.
Ethiopia also stated that it firmly opposes all forms of Taiwan independence and supports all efforts by the Chinese government to achieve national reunification, while defending the authority of UN General Assembly Resolution 2758.
The announcement came as part of a joint press release following talks between China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Ethiopian leaders, including Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos, during Wang’s visit to Ethiopia from January 7 to 9, 2026.
According to the statement released by Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both countries ....
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Ethiopia has reaffirmed its firm commitment to the One-China principle, declaring that Taiwan is an inalienable part of #China and that the Government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal representative of the entire Chinese territory.
Ethiopia also stated that it firmly opposes all forms of Taiwan independence and supports all efforts by the Chinese government to achieve national reunification, while defending the authority of UN General Assembly Resolution 2758.
The announcement came as part of a joint press release following talks between China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Ethiopian leaders, including Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos, during Wang’s visit to Ethiopia from January 7 to 9, 2026.
According to the statement released by Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both countries ....
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#Opinion: When Power Shifts, Conscience Follows: Why #Ethiopians should judge leaders by character, not rhetoric
This opinion piece analyzes Getachew Reda’s shifting political stance—as “a forceful defender” of the federal government, then “a vocal critic” during the #Tigray war, and now “a conciliatory role”—as emblematic of a broader trend in Ethiopian politics: “the inclination of political figures to adjust their principles in response to shifting power.”
It argues, “When a political figure who once condemned state violence in unequivocal terms later adopts a conciliatory posture toward the same centers of power without a clear public reckoning, citizens are entitled to ask difficult questions.”
“A political actor who repeatedly adjusts moral positions to align with the strongest force in the room is not evolving in principle but adapting for survival.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=54462
This opinion piece analyzes Getachew Reda’s shifting political stance—as “a forceful defender” of the federal government, then “a vocal critic” during the #Tigray war, and now “a conciliatory role”—as emblematic of a broader trend in Ethiopian politics: “the inclination of political figures to adjust their principles in response to shifting power.”
It argues, “When a political figure who once condemned state violence in unequivocal terms later adopts a conciliatory posture toward the same centers of power without a clear public reckoning, citizens are entitled to ask difficult questions.”
“A political actor who repeatedly adjusts moral positions to align with the strongest force in the room is not evolving in principle but adapting for survival.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=54462
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#Chinese, #Iranian warships in South Africa for exercises
Chinese and Iranian warships were docked off #South_Africa's main navy base Thursday ahead of exercises that officials said were also meant to involve Russia.
The January 9-16 "Will for Peace" drill hosted by South Africa risks further straining its ties with the United States, which is in dispute with many of the countries taking part.
AFP journalists saw two Chinese ships in Cape Town's False Bay harbour on Wednesday, joined by an Iranian vessel on Thursday.
South African navy officials said warships from Russia were also expected to take part in the China-led exercises.
The drill was focused on the "safety of shipping and maritime economic activities", the South African defence force said in December when it announced the manoeuvres.
It was intended to "deepen cooperation in support of peaceful maritime security.....
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Chinese and Iranian warships were docked off #South_Africa's main navy base Thursday ahead of exercises that officials said were also meant to involve Russia.
The January 9-16 "Will for Peace" drill hosted by South Africa risks further straining its ties with the United States, which is in dispute with many of the countries taking part.
AFP journalists saw two Chinese ships in Cape Town's False Bay harbour on Wednesday, joined by an Iranian vessel on Thursday.
South African navy officials said warships from Russia were also expected to take part in the China-led exercises.
The drill was focused on the "safety of shipping and maritime economic activities", the South African defence force said in December when it announced the manoeuvres.
It was intended to "deepen cooperation in support of peaceful maritime security.....
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News: #Ethiopian authority issues safety alert on contaminated Nestlé infant Formula
The Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (#EFDA) has issued a safety alert after receiving information from #Nestlé about contamination detected in certain infant and toddler formula products, specifically under the brand NAN Special Pro HA 0-12.
The alert, released on January 8, 2026, calls for the withdrawal of the product from the market and urges the public to stop using it immediately.
The affected product carries the following details: Batch Number: 51660742F3, Production Date: 15 June 2025, Expiry Date: 15 December 2026, and Weight: 800g.
EFDA noted that although the product is not registered or authorized for market use in Ethiopia, it may still appear through unauthorized channels. The authority warned that supplying the product to the public in any way is strictly prohibited....
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The Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (#EFDA) has issued a safety alert after receiving information from #Nestlé about contamination detected in certain infant and toddler formula products, specifically under the brand NAN Special Pro HA 0-12.
The alert, released on January 8, 2026, calls for the withdrawal of the product from the market and urges the public to stop using it immediately.
The affected product carries the following details: Batch Number: 51660742F3, Production Date: 15 June 2025, Expiry Date: 15 December 2026, and Weight: 800g.
EFDA noted that although the product is not registered or authorized for market use in Ethiopia, it may still appear through unauthorized channels. The authority warned that supplying the product to the public in any way is strictly prohibited....
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#Saudi_Arabia moves to rein in #UAE after Yemen exposes rivalry
Saudi Arabia is moving to end the role of the United Arab Emirates in #Yemen and diminish its neighbor’s influence in other arenas, including the Red Sea, as tensions rise in the longstanding rivalry between the two Gulf powerhouses.
After ordering the UAE to withdraw troops from Yemen and bombing a shipment of weapons it said Abu Dhabi was delivering to secessionists, #Riyadh is now looking to bring all UAE-backed factions in the deeply divided country under its control, according to two people briefed on the situation. The two OPEC+ members have jockeyed for influence in the war-torn, strategically located nation for years.
The fallout between the #Arab world’s two biggest economies — and key American allies — will have repercussions far beyond Yemen. It could impact efforts to contain Iran and ensure the Gaza ......
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Saudi Arabia is moving to end the role of the United Arab Emirates in #Yemen and diminish its neighbor’s influence in other arenas, including the Red Sea, as tensions rise in the longstanding rivalry between the two Gulf powerhouses.
After ordering the UAE to withdraw troops from Yemen and bombing a shipment of weapons it said Abu Dhabi was delivering to secessionists, #Riyadh is now looking to bring all UAE-backed factions in the deeply divided country under its control, according to two people briefed on the situation. The two OPEC+ members have jockeyed for influence in the war-torn, strategically located nation for years.
The fallout between the #Arab world’s two biggest economies — and key American allies — will have repercussions far beyond Yemen. It could impact efforts to contain Iran and ensure the Gaza ......
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News: #Taiwan rejects #Ethiopia’s support for #Beijing’s reunification efforts, calls claims “false”
The Taiwan Representative Office in the Republic of #Somaliland has strongly criticized Ethiopia’s recent statement reaffirming the one-China principle, calling the claims regarding Taiwan “false” and expressing regret over what it described as ‘Ethiopia’s submission to Beijing’.
The response came after Ethiopia reaffirmed that Taiwan is an inalienable part of #China, that the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal representative of the entire Chinese territory, and firmly opposed all forms of Taiwan independence, supporting Beijing’s efforts toward national reunification.
Taiwan’s office said that neither the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is subordinate to the other, and stressed that UNGA Resolution 2758 does not mention Taiwan nor authorize the PRC to represent Taiwan or its people at the United ....
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The Taiwan Representative Office in the Republic of #Somaliland has strongly criticized Ethiopia’s recent statement reaffirming the one-China principle, calling the claims regarding Taiwan “false” and expressing regret over what it described as ‘Ethiopia’s submission to Beijing’.
The response came after Ethiopia reaffirmed that Taiwan is an inalienable part of #China, that the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal representative of the entire Chinese territory, and firmly opposed all forms of Taiwan independence, supporting Beijing’s efforts toward national reunification.
Taiwan’s office said that neither the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is subordinate to the other, and stressed that UNGA Resolution 2758 does not mention Taiwan nor authorize the PRC to represent Taiwan or its people at the United ....
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News: One-Third of #Sudan’s population displaced in 1,000 days of conflict, #IOM says
Nearly one in three people in Sudan has been displaced internally or across borders over the past 1,000 days of conflict, marking the largest displacement crisis in the world, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
In a statement, IOM said an average of five displacement-triggering events occurred each week since fighting erupted on 15 April 2023, devastating communities and uprooting millions.
The organization reported that 743 incidents have triggered displacement, including 524 conflict-related events and 219 natural hazards such as floods and fires.
IOM data show that more than 15 million people have been forced from their homes, with 11.58 million displaced inside Sudan and around four million fleeing across borders at the peak of the crisis.
The conflict has ...
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Nearly one in three people in Sudan has been displaced internally or across borders over the past 1,000 days of conflict, marking the largest displacement crisis in the world, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
In a statement, IOM said an average of five displacement-triggering events occurred each week since fighting erupted on 15 April 2023, devastating communities and uprooting millions.
The organization reported that 743 incidents have triggered displacement, including 524 conflict-related events and 219 natural hazards such as floods and fires.
IOM data show that more than 15 million people have been forced from their homes, with 11.58 million displaced inside Sudan and around four million fleeing across borders at the peak of the crisis.
The conflict has ...
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Today’s Top Stories from Addis Standard
From Somalia–U.S. tensions and global music leadership to Red Sea geopolitics and Ethiopia-China relations.
Full update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVODgwOB0SA
From Somalia–U.S. tensions and global music leadership to Red Sea geopolitics and Ethiopia-China relations.
Full update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVODgwOB0SA
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Today’s Global & African News: Ethiopia, Somalia, Saudi-UAE Tensions & Ethiopia-China Update
Today’s Top Stories from Addis standard
Somalia denies U.S. claim it destroyed food aid warehouse
Ethiopia Habtemariam named HYBE America President of Music
Chinese and Iranian warships arrive in South Africa for joint exercises
Saudi Arabia moves to…
Somalia denies U.S. claim it destroyed food aid warehouse
Ethiopia Habtemariam named HYBE America President of Music
Chinese and Iranian warships arrive in South Africa for joint exercises
Saudi Arabia moves to…
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#China's top diplomat postpones visit to #Somalia, arrives in Tanzania
China's top diplomat postponed what would have been a historic visit to Somalia, part of a tour of #Africa aimed at bolstering strategic trade, the East African nation's foreign affairs ministry said on Friday.
#Wang Yi's planned visit would have been the first by a Chinese foreign minister since the 1980s.
It had been expected to provide #Mogadishu with a diplomatic boost after #Israel became the first country to formally recognise the breakaway Republic of #Somaliland, a northern region that declared its independence in 1991.
Somalia's relations with the U.S. are also at a low point after Washington said this week it would pause further assistance that benefits the government over a dispute about the demolition of a World Food Programme warehouse.
Somali foreign affairs ministry officials told Reuters that the reason for the.....
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-top-diplomat-wang-yi-postpones-visit-somalia-2026-01-09/
China's top diplomat postponed what would have been a historic visit to Somalia, part of a tour of #Africa aimed at bolstering strategic trade, the East African nation's foreign affairs ministry said on Friday.
#Wang Yi's planned visit would have been the first by a Chinese foreign minister since the 1980s.
It had been expected to provide #Mogadishu with a diplomatic boost after #Israel became the first country to formally recognise the breakaway Republic of #Somaliland, a northern region that declared its independence in 1991.
Somalia's relations with the U.S. are also at a low point after Washington said this week it would pause further assistance that benefits the government over a dispute about the demolition of a World Food Programme warehouse.
Somali foreign affairs ministry officials told Reuters that the reason for the.....
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-top-diplomat-wang-yi-postpones-visit-somalia-2026-01-09/
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#UN rights office cites ‘widespread repression’ in #Uganda before next week’s presidential election
The U.N. Human Rights Office said Friday that a presidential election in Uganda next week would be “marked by widespread repression and intimidation” against the opposition and others.
Ugandan authorities in the East African country have used lawfare, including military legislation, to restrict the activities of politicians and others before voting on Jan. 15, the Geneva-based Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, or #OHCHR, said in a new report.
“Next week’s elections in Uganda will take place in an environment marked by widespread repression and intimidation against the political opposition, human rights defenders, journalists and those with dissenting views,” OHCHR said.
Ugandan police, the military and others have used live ammunition to disperse peaceful assemblies, & the security forces....
https://apnews.com/article/uganda-election-un-rights-report-1e30ab4e21419dad8cd73567fbc0759c
The U.N. Human Rights Office said Friday that a presidential election in Uganda next week would be “marked by widespread repression and intimidation” against the opposition and others.
Ugandan authorities in the East African country have used lawfare, including military legislation, to restrict the activities of politicians and others before voting on Jan. 15, the Geneva-based Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, or #OHCHR, said in a new report.
“Next week’s elections in Uganda will take place in an environment marked by widespread repression and intimidation against the political opposition, human rights defenders, journalists and those with dissenting views,” OHCHR said.
Ugandan police, the military and others have used live ammunition to disperse peaceful assemblies, & the security forces....
https://apnews.com/article/uganda-election-un-rights-report-1e30ab4e21419dad8cd73567fbc0759c
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News: #Ethiopia, #Kenya expected to drive East Africa’s growth in 2026: #UN
Ethiopia and Kenya are projected to be the main drivers of #East_Africa’s economic expansion in 2026, as the sub-region is expected to post the fastest growth rate on the continent, according to the United Nations’ World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 report.
The UN forecasts East Africa’s economy to grow by 5.8 percent in 2026, up from 5.4 percent in 2025, outperforming all other African sub-regions.
This performance is largely attributed to the economic outlook of Ethiopia and Kenya, supported by regional integration efforts and the expansion of renewable energy, the report said.
Reporting on the UN findings, Nairobi based daily newspaper The Star said Africa’s overall economic growth is projected to rise to four percent in 2026 and 4.1 percent in 2027, compared to 3.5 percent in 2024 and 3.9 percent in 2025, reflecting improving macroeconomic stability in several major...
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Ethiopia and Kenya are projected to be the main drivers of #East_Africa’s economic expansion in 2026, as the sub-region is expected to post the fastest growth rate on the continent, according to the United Nations’ World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 report.
The UN forecasts East Africa’s economy to grow by 5.8 percent in 2026, up from 5.4 percent in 2025, outperforming all other African sub-regions.
This performance is largely attributed to the economic outlook of Ethiopia and Kenya, supported by regional integration efforts and the expansion of renewable energy, the report said.
Reporting on the UN findings, Nairobi based daily newspaper The Star said Africa’s overall economic growth is projected to rise to four percent in 2026 and 4.1 percent in 2027, compared to 3.5 percent in 2024 and 3.9 percent in 2025, reflecting improving macroeconomic stability in several major...
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News: Transport tops #inflation as overall price pressures ease, followed by miscellaneous goods and communication: statistics agency
Transport recorded the highest inflation rate in #Ethiopia in the past month, even as overall inflation continued to slow, according to the Ethiopian Statistical Agency (#ESA).
In its latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, the agency said annual headline inflation declined to 9.7 percent, down sharply from 17.0 percent recorded in the same month last year. On a month-on-month basis, overall inflation fell by 0.3 percent, while remaining 0.8 percent higher than in the corresponding month a year earlier.
Transport posted the highest rate at 17.6 percent, followed by miscellaneous goods and services at 21.5 percent, and communication at 13.9 percent.
The ESA said non-food inflation stood at 9.6 percent, driven by price increases across...
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Transport recorded the highest inflation rate in #Ethiopia in the past month, even as overall inflation continued to slow, according to the Ethiopian Statistical Agency (#ESA).
In its latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, the agency said annual headline inflation declined to 9.7 percent, down sharply from 17.0 percent recorded in the same month last year. On a month-on-month basis, overall inflation fell by 0.3 percent, while remaining 0.8 percent higher than in the corresponding month a year earlier.
Transport posted the highest rate at 17.6 percent, followed by miscellaneous goods and services at 21.5 percent, and communication at 13.9 percent.
The ESA said non-food inflation stood at 9.6 percent, driven by price increases across...
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#Pope_Leo says ‘war is back in vogue’ in major address to global envoys
Pope Leo XIV has said the prohibition on countries violating one another’s borders has been “completely undermined,” in an important speech to diplomats gathered in the #Vatican.
The first #United_States-born pope, giving his debut “state of the world” address, expressed his concern about “escalating tensions” in the “#Caribbean Sea and the #American Pacific coast” while calling for the “will of the #Venezuelan people” to be respected, and a return to stability in the country.
“War is back in vogue and a zeal for war is spreading,” Leo told ambassadors from across the globe gathered in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace on Friday. “The principle established after the Second World War, which prohibited nations from using force to violate the borders of others, has been completely undermined.”
Leo was speaking just less than a week after the......
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/01/09/europe/pope-leo-state-of-world-address-envoys-intl
Pope Leo XIV has said the prohibition on countries violating one another’s borders has been “completely undermined,” in an important speech to diplomats gathered in the #Vatican.
The first #United_States-born pope, giving his debut “state of the world” address, expressed his concern about “escalating tensions” in the “#Caribbean Sea and the #American Pacific coast” while calling for the “will of the #Venezuelan people” to be respected, and a return to stability in the country.
“War is back in vogue and a zeal for war is spreading,” Leo told ambassadors from across the globe gathered in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace on Friday. “The principle established after the Second World War, which prohibited nations from using force to violate the borders of others, has been completely undermined.”
Leo was speaking just less than a week after the......
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/01/09/europe/pope-leo-state-of-world-address-envoys-intl
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#Yemeni southern separatists in #Riyadh announce disputed disbanding of #STC
-The STC, which #SaudiArabia says is backed by the #UAE, launched an offensive against Yemeni gov’t troops in December.
Yemen’s main southern separatists have decided to disband following talks in Saudi Arabia, the secretary-general of the organisation has said, although the announcement was dismissed by its spokesman, who called it “ridiculous”.
The Southern Transitional Council (STC) Secretary-General Abdulrahman Jalal al-Subaihi said in a broadcast on Yemeni television on Friday that the dissolution of the group was taken to preserve peace and security in the south and in neighbouring countries.
He praised “the measures taken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the solutions it has provided that meet the needs of the people of the South”.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/9/yemens-separatist-southern-transitional-council-announces-its-dissolution
-The STC, which #SaudiArabia says is backed by the #UAE, launched an offensive against Yemeni gov’t troops in December.
Yemen’s main southern separatists have decided to disband following talks in Saudi Arabia, the secretary-general of the organisation has said, although the announcement was dismissed by its spokesman, who called it “ridiculous”.
The Southern Transitional Council (STC) Secretary-General Abdulrahman Jalal al-Subaihi said in a broadcast on Yemeni television on Friday that the dissolution of the group was taken to preserve peace and security in the south and in neighbouring countries.
He praised “the measures taken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the solutions it has provided that meet the needs of the people of the South”.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/9/yemens-separatist-southern-transitional-council-announces-its-dissolution
#Opinion: #Somaliland’s Case for Recognition: Response to #AU chairperson’s misguided statement
In this opinion piece, Abdi Halim M. Musa contends that the African Union (AU) Chairperson’s recent dismissal of Somaliland’s independence favors political expediency over “historical accuracy and legal consistency.” He argues that labeling Somaliland an “integral part of Somalia” ignores its 1960 sovereignty before it “voluntarily and legally” joined #Somalia.
The author notes, "Somaliland’s case for statehood is not rooted in secession, rebellion, or opportunism; it is grounded in documented sovereignty." Musa also highlights the AU’s own 2005 mission, which called the case "unique and self-justified" and said recognition would not set a dangerous precedent.
He cautions, "To deny Somaliland indefinitely is to undermine the very principles the African Union claims to uphold."
https://addisstandard.com/?p=54474
In this opinion piece, Abdi Halim M. Musa contends that the African Union (AU) Chairperson’s recent dismissal of Somaliland’s independence favors political expediency over “historical accuracy and legal consistency.” He argues that labeling Somaliland an “integral part of Somalia” ignores its 1960 sovereignty before it “voluntarily and legally” joined #Somalia.
The author notes, "Somaliland’s case for statehood is not rooted in secession, rebellion, or opportunism; it is grounded in documented sovereignty." Musa also highlights the AU’s own 2005 mission, which called the case "unique and self-justified" and said recognition would not set a dangerous precedent.
He cautions, "To deny Somaliland indefinitely is to undermine the very principles the African Union claims to uphold."
https://addisstandard.com/?p=54474
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News: #Tigray to send 20 wounded veterans to #India for advanced medical treatment
Tigray’s Patriots Commission announced that 20 wounded veterans will be sent to India for specialized medical care at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi.
Commissioner Nassir Memhur said the veterans sustained severe injuries during the recent Tigray war and require treatment unavailable locally. “This initiative aims to support their recovery and enable them to achieve both physical and psychological self-sufficiency,” he added.
While 20 veterans will receive treatment, the total delegation traveling is 31 people, including six escorts, two health professionals, one finance expert, and two voluntary kidney donors, with all expenses fully covered. The group is scheduled to travel to Addis Abeba on 12 January 2026 before proceeding to India after completing documentation.
Nassir noted that ...
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Tigray’s Patriots Commission announced that 20 wounded veterans will be sent to India for specialized medical care at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi.
Commissioner Nassir Memhur said the veterans sustained severe injuries during the recent Tigray war and require treatment unavailable locally. “This initiative aims to support their recovery and enable them to achieve both physical and psychological self-sufficiency,” he added.
While 20 veterans will receive treatment, the total delegation traveling is 31 people, including six escorts, two health professionals, one finance expert, and two voluntary kidney donors, with all expenses fully covered. The group is scheduled to travel to Addis Abeba on 12 January 2026 before proceeding to India after completing documentation.
Nassir noted that ...
https://web.facebook.com/AddisstandardEng/posts/pfbid02oAsd8P3sh6FM4Hz4pZEzXWe2QydwRvoeLZWM2a4pLoqVkBjV43QjqyG7KHhdNQAnl
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