News: #Salsay_Weyane rejects claims of #Tigray’s participation in national dialogue as seven parties insist consultations must proceed
Salsay Weyane Tigray (#SAWET) has rejected what it described as “deceptive” claims that Tigray is participating in #Ethiopia’s national dialogue process, arguing that the region lacks constitutional representation, remains partially occupied, and continues to face unresolved political and humanitarian challenges.
The position contrasts with that of the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (#ENDC) and seven Tigrayan political parties, which maintain that consultations are necessary and should not be delayed.
In a statement issued on Monday, SAWET said federal government assertions that Tigray is taking part in the national dialogue disregard the region’s “actual situation” and seek to obscure what it called fundamental & unresolved questions.
The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission, however, said it remains committed ...
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Salsay Weyane Tigray (#SAWET) has rejected what it described as “deceptive” claims that Tigray is participating in #Ethiopia’s national dialogue process, arguing that the region lacks constitutional representation, remains partially occupied, and continues to face unresolved political and humanitarian challenges.
The position contrasts with that of the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (#ENDC) and seven Tigrayan political parties, which maintain that consultations are necessary and should not be delayed.
In a statement issued on Monday, SAWET said federal government assertions that Tigray is taking part in the national dialogue disregard the region’s “actual situation” and seek to obscure what it called fundamental & unresolved questions.
The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission, however, said it remains committed ...
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News: As #Israel expands in the Horn, #Afar leaders look to #Tel_Aviv for protection amid regional threats — Israel media
Leaders of the Afar community in the Horn of Africa are reportedly looking to Israel for support amid growing security concerns and repression in the region, according to Israeli media outlet Ynet News.
The Afar, a Sunni Muslim tribe spread across #Ethiopia, #Eritrea, and #Djibouti, have faced heightened threats from Iranian-linked actors, including #Houthi recruitment networks and regional arms shipments.
According to Ynet News, an Afar conference held in Ethiopia from 28 to 30 December 2025 brought together political figures, youth and women’s representatives, religious leaders, journalists, and human rights advocates from across Ethiopia, Eritrea, & Djibouti.
The Afar source cited by Ynet News framed the crisis not only as a humanitarian issue but also as a strategic concern, noting that Iranian influence and regional instability,,,
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Leaders of the Afar community in the Horn of Africa are reportedly looking to Israel for support amid growing security concerns and repression in the region, according to Israeli media outlet Ynet News.
The Afar, a Sunni Muslim tribe spread across #Ethiopia, #Eritrea, and #Djibouti, have faced heightened threats from Iranian-linked actors, including #Houthi recruitment networks and regional arms shipments.
According to Ynet News, an Afar conference held in Ethiopia from 28 to 30 December 2025 brought together political figures, youth and women’s representatives, religious leaders, journalists, and human rights advocates from across Ethiopia, Eritrea, & Djibouti.
The Afar source cited by Ynet News framed the crisis not only as a humanitarian issue but also as a strategic concern, noting that Iranian influence and regional instability,,,
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#Sudan police unveil Khartoum security plan as government returns
Sudan’s police on Tuesday outlined a sweeping security plan to protect the seven localities of #Khartoum state, hours before the cabinet and most federal ministries complete their relocation from the wartime seat of Port Sudan.
Brigadier-General Fath al-Rahman Mohamed al-Tom told Sudan Tribune the force will deploy additional officers, reactivate criminal-investigation units and relaunch the “999” emergency call centre to handle civilian complaints.
“Public facilities, bridges and river crossings are priority targets for protection,” al-Tom said, adding that patrols, fixed checkpoints and daily raids had already “dismantled a major cell in East Nile” and delivered “a measurable drop in crime”.
He said the police command had introduced “modern technology” to monitor deployments and pledged “immediate disciplinary action” against any officer found in violation of regulations....
https://sudantribune.com/article/309333
Sudan’s police on Tuesday outlined a sweeping security plan to protect the seven localities of #Khartoum state, hours before the cabinet and most federal ministries complete their relocation from the wartime seat of Port Sudan.
Brigadier-General Fath al-Rahman Mohamed al-Tom told Sudan Tribune the force will deploy additional officers, reactivate criminal-investigation units and relaunch the “999” emergency call centre to handle civilian complaints.
“Public facilities, bridges and river crossings are priority targets for protection,” al-Tom said, adding that patrols, fixed checkpoints and daily raids had already “dismantled a major cell in East Nile” and delivered “a measurable drop in crime”.
He said the police command had introduced “modern technology” to monitor deployments and pledged “immediate disciplinary action” against any officer found in violation of regulations....
https://sudantribune.com/article/309333
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#Uganda cuts internet days before presidential election
Ugandan authorities have imposed a nationwide internet blackout days before presidential elections in which President Yoweri #Museveni is expected to prolong his 40-year rule.
A government regulatory body instructed mobile network operators to block public internet access starting at 6pm (15:00 GMT) on Tuesday. Internet monitor NetBlocks later confirmed a “nation-scale disruption to internet connectivity”.
The network outage has heightened concerns about repression in the run-up to the January 15 vote, in which 81-year-old Museveni, Africa’s third-longest-serving leader, is being challenged by pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.
Musevni’s re-election ‘all but locked down’
Ugandan security personnel have rounded up hundreds of opposition supporters in advance of the vote and repeatedly fired live bullets and tear gas at pro-Wine campaign rallies. ...
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/13/uganda-cuts-internet-days-before-presidential-election
Ugandan authorities have imposed a nationwide internet blackout days before presidential elections in which President Yoweri #Museveni is expected to prolong his 40-year rule.
A government regulatory body instructed mobile network operators to block public internet access starting at 6pm (15:00 GMT) on Tuesday. Internet monitor NetBlocks later confirmed a “nation-scale disruption to internet connectivity”.
The network outage has heightened concerns about repression in the run-up to the January 15 vote, in which 81-year-old Museveni, Africa’s third-longest-serving leader, is being challenged by pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.
Musevni’s re-election ‘all but locked down’
Ugandan security personnel have rounded up hundreds of opposition supporters in advance of the vote and repeatedly fired live bullets and tear gas at pro-Wine campaign rallies. ...
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/13/uganda-cuts-internet-days-before-presidential-election
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News: Leading #Turkish natural stone and mining businessman among tourists killed in #Ethiopia
A leading figure in Turkey’s natural stone and mining industry was among two Turkish tourists and an Ethiopian driver killed in an armed attack in #South_West Ethiopia Peoples’ Region, regional authorities said.
In a statement released by the Regional Communication Bureau, the regional government said the attack occurred on 12 January 2026 at around 8:00 a.m. in #Suri Woreda, #West_Omo Zone, and was carried out by what it described as “unidentified pastoralist bandits.” The victims were reportedly targeted while traveling in the area, with robbery cited as the motive.
Condemning the incident as a “barbaric” act, the regional government said the attack claimed the lives of “three innocent people” and confirmed that a large-scale law enforcement operation has been launched,....
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A leading figure in Turkey’s natural stone and mining industry was among two Turkish tourists and an Ethiopian driver killed in an armed attack in #South_West Ethiopia Peoples’ Region, regional authorities said.
In a statement released by the Regional Communication Bureau, the regional government said the attack occurred on 12 January 2026 at around 8:00 a.m. in #Suri Woreda, #West_Omo Zone, and was carried out by what it described as “unidentified pastoralist bandits.” The victims were reportedly targeted while traveling in the area, with robbery cited as the motive.
Condemning the incident as a “barbaric” act, the regional government said the attack claimed the lives of “three innocent people” and confirmed that a large-scale law enforcement operation has been launched,....
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News: #Ethiopia, #Japan discuss investment and WTO accession as UN confirms $10.5m Japanese support for aid and development
Ethiopian officials held a series of high-level talks with a Japanese public-private delegation on investment, trade, and World Trade Organization (#WTO) accession, as the United Nations confirmed a $10.5 million contribution from Japan to support humanitarian and development programs in Ethiopia.
The Japanese delegation, led by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Ayano Kunimitsu (PhD), is currently on an official visit to Ethiopia and has held discussions with the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Minister of Trade and Regional Integration, according to government statements.
During talks with Finance Minister Ahmed Shide, Ethiopian officials briefed the delegation—comprising representatives of about 40 Japanese...
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Ethiopian officials held a series of high-level talks with a Japanese public-private delegation on investment, trade, and World Trade Organization (#WTO) accession, as the United Nations confirmed a $10.5 million contribution from Japan to support humanitarian and development programs in Ethiopia.
The Japanese delegation, led by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Ayano Kunimitsu (PhD), is currently on an official visit to Ethiopia and has held discussions with the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Minister of Trade and Regional Integration, according to government statements.
During talks with Finance Minister Ahmed Shide, Ethiopian officials briefed the delegation—comprising representatives of about 40 Japanese...
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#Ethiopia, World Bank sign $250 million deal to boost urban livelihoods and youth employment
Ethiopia and the #World_Bank have signed an additional $250 million financing agreement to support the Urban Productive Safety Net and Jobs Project, the Ministry of Finance announced on 14 January 2026.
The funding aims to improve incomes for urban poor households and enhance labor market inclusion for youth and women, the ministry said. Key initiatives under the project include labor-intensive public work opportunities, livelihood grants for vulnerable urban households, and youth employment programs aligned with the national job creation plan. The project will also extend support to refugees and host communities in selected areas.
In addition, the project seeks to strengthen social assistance systems through targeted cash transfers & reintegration services, supporting both social & economic...
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Ethiopia and the #World_Bank have signed an additional $250 million financing agreement to support the Urban Productive Safety Net and Jobs Project, the Ministry of Finance announced on 14 January 2026.
The funding aims to improve incomes for urban poor households and enhance labor market inclusion for youth and women, the ministry said. Key initiatives under the project include labor-intensive public work opportunities, livelihood grants for vulnerable urban households, and youth employment programs aligned with the national job creation plan. The project will also extend support to refugees and host communities in selected areas.
In addition, the project seeks to strengthen social assistance systems through targeted cash transfers & reintegration services, supporting both social & economic...
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#Commentary: Politics of Performance: #Ethiopia’s education crisis, PM Abiy’s ‘intellectual’ puzzle
In this commentary, Seife Tadelle analyzes Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s lecture delivered on 02 January 2026 to mark the 75th anniversary of Addis Ababa University (#AAU). While acknowledging its “ambitious scope and engaging tone,” he argues that “Who Is an Intellectual?” exposed “a notable methodological limitation.”
Seife notes, “Over the hour-long presentation, no sources, theoretical frameworks, or empirical references were cited,” a gap that weakens its academic credibility, “particularly within a university setting where scholarly rigor is foundational.”
More troubling, the author contends, was the marginalization of Ethiopia’s own intellectual heritage. “The omission of figures such as Zera Yacob, Gebrehiwot Baykedagn, Saint Yared, and Kebede Mikael risks erasing historical continuity,” thereby weakening the cumulative nature of scholarship.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=54522
In this commentary, Seife Tadelle analyzes Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s lecture delivered on 02 January 2026 to mark the 75th anniversary of Addis Ababa University (#AAU). While acknowledging its “ambitious scope and engaging tone,” he argues that “Who Is an Intellectual?” exposed “a notable methodological limitation.”
Seife notes, “Over the hour-long presentation, no sources, theoretical frameworks, or empirical references were cited,” a gap that weakens its academic credibility, “particularly within a university setting where scholarly rigor is foundational.”
More troubling, the author contends, was the marginalization of Ethiopia’s own intellectual heritage. “The omission of figures such as Zera Yacob, Gebrehiwot Baykedagn, Saint Yared, and Kebede Mikael risks erasing historical continuity,” thereby weakening the cumulative nature of scholarship.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=54522
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News: #Cairo expands military presence in #Somalia over fears breakaway Somaliland could enable #Israeli-#Ethiopian axis – The national
#Egypt has broadened its military mission in Somalia, prioritizing the protection of Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s government amid concerns that the breakaway region of #Somaliland could facilitate an Israeli-Ethiopian axis in the Horn of Africa, Abu Dhabi-based newspaper The National, citing its sources, reported.
The report said Cairo’s expansion reflects fears that Israel’s recognition of Somaliland last month may give it a strategic foothold, potentially allowing coordination with Ethiopia, with which Egypt has long-standing disputes over #Nile waters.
While some analysts downplay the risk of escalation, sources told The National that Egypt views Israeli and Ethiopian engagement in the Horn of Africa as a serious national security threat, particularly regarding the Nile and strategic maritime routes.
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#Egypt has broadened its military mission in Somalia, prioritizing the protection of Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s government amid concerns that the breakaway region of #Somaliland could facilitate an Israeli-Ethiopian axis in the Horn of Africa, Abu Dhabi-based newspaper The National, citing its sources, reported.
The report said Cairo’s expansion reflects fears that Israel’s recognition of Somaliland last month may give it a strategic foothold, potentially allowing coordination with Ethiopia, with which Egypt has long-standing disputes over #Nile waters.
While some analysts downplay the risk of escalation, sources told The National that Egypt views Israeli and Ethiopian engagement in the Horn of Africa as a serious national security threat, particularly regarding the Nile and strategic maritime routes.
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News: #US House extends #AGOA for three years, #Ethiopia’s potential inclusion still unclear
The United States House of Representatives has approved a three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (#AGOA), keeping the program in place until 31 December 2028, though Ethiopia’s potential participation remains uncertain.
The extension, enacted through H.R. 6500, the AGOA Extension Act, aims to provide stability for U.S. companies sourcing products from sub-Saharan #Africa and gives Congress time to consider long-term reforms for the trade program.
According to the statement, AGOA has the most stringent eligibility criteria of any preference program, requiring annual reviews to ensure countries meet standards related to rule of law, political pluralism, anti-corruption, intellectual property, human rights, and market access, while also safeguarding U.S. national security and foreign policy interests.
Meanwhile, Ethiopia’s bid to rejoin AGOA...
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The United States House of Representatives has approved a three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (#AGOA), keeping the program in place until 31 December 2028, though Ethiopia’s potential participation remains uncertain.
The extension, enacted through H.R. 6500, the AGOA Extension Act, aims to provide stability for U.S. companies sourcing products from sub-Saharan #Africa and gives Congress time to consider long-term reforms for the trade program.
According to the statement, AGOA has the most stringent eligibility criteria of any preference program, requiring annual reviews to ensure countries meet standards related to rule of law, political pluralism, anti-corruption, intellectual property, human rights, and market access, while also safeguarding U.S. national security and foreign policy interests.
Meanwhile, Ethiopia’s bid to rejoin AGOA...
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News: #Sudanese army says RSF vehicles destroyed in Blue Nile Region near #Ethiopian border
Mekelle - The Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF) said on Monday that their troops had destroyed several Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) vehicles in the #Blue_Nile sector, a region neighboring Ethiopia, during military operations carried out over the past 72 hours, as fighting continues across multiple fronts in the country.
In a statement issued by the SAF General Command, the army said four military vehicles belonging to the RSF were destroyed in the Blue Nile area, with dozens of RSF fighters killed or wounded during the operations.
The sector lies along Sudan’s southeastern corridor, near the Ethiopian border.
According to the SAF, operations in the Kordofan sector resulted in the destruction of 56 military vehicles and significant casualties among RSF fighters, while a further 47 vehicles were destroyed in the Darfur sector.....
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Mekelle - The Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF) said on Monday that their troops had destroyed several Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) vehicles in the #Blue_Nile sector, a region neighboring Ethiopia, during military operations carried out over the past 72 hours, as fighting continues across multiple fronts in the country.
In a statement issued by the SAF General Command, the army said four military vehicles belonging to the RSF were destroyed in the Blue Nile area, with dozens of RSF fighters killed or wounded during the operations.
The sector lies along Sudan’s southeastern corridor, near the Ethiopian border.
According to the SAF, operations in the Kordofan sector resulted in the destruction of 56 military vehicles and significant casualties among RSF fighters, while a further 47 vehicles were destroyed in the Darfur sector.....
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News: #Ethiopia’s Foreign Affairs and Water Ministers visit #Juba amid intensified regional diplomacy
Days after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s visit to #Djibouti and the unannounced trip of Ethiopia’s intelligence chief to #Mogadishu, Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos (Phd), accompanied by Minister of Water and Energy Habtamu Itefa Geleta (Phd) and senior officials, arrived in Juba for high-level talks with South Sudanese counterparts on regional stability and bilateral cooperation.
According to statements from the foreign ministries of both countries, the Ethiopian delegation met on 13 January 2026 with Ambassador Monday Semaya K. Kumba, South Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The meeting was also attended by James Mawich Makuach, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, alongside senior officials from both sides.....
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Days after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s visit to #Djibouti and the unannounced trip of Ethiopia’s intelligence chief to #Mogadishu, Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos (Phd), accompanied by Minister of Water and Energy Habtamu Itefa Geleta (Phd) and senior officials, arrived in Juba for high-level talks with South Sudanese counterparts on regional stability and bilateral cooperation.
According to statements from the foreign ministries of both countries, the Ethiopian delegation met on 13 January 2026 with Ambassador Monday Semaya K. Kumba, South Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The meeting was also attended by James Mawich Makuach, Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, alongside senior officials from both sides.....
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#Ethiopia, #Eritrea, #Somalia, #Sudan, and South Sudan among 75 countries affected by US visa processing freeze
The United States has paused immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, including Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Sudan, and South Sudan, as part of a move by the State Department to reassess screening and vetting procedures, according to an internal memo.
The internal State Department memo, first reported by Fox News, instructs US consular officers to refuse visas under existing law while the department conducts a review aimed at cracking down on applicants deemed likely to become a “public charge.”According to the memo, the pause will take effect on 21 January and will continue indefinitely until the reassessment of immigrant visa processing is completed.
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The United States has paused immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, including Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Sudan, and South Sudan, as part of a move by the State Department to reassess screening and vetting procedures, according to an internal memo.
The internal State Department memo, first reported by Fox News, instructs US consular officers to refuse visas under existing law while the department conducts a review aimed at cracking down on applicants deemed likely to become a “public charge.”According to the memo, the pause will take effect on 21 January and will continue indefinitely until the reassessment of immigrant visa processing is completed.
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#Boeing settles lawsuit by #Canadian man who lost family in 2019 #Ethiopia plane crash
Boeing reached a last-minute settlement with a Canadian who lost multiple relatives in a 737 MAX crash in 2019, averting a trial, the plaintiff's attorney announced on Wednesday.
A Chicago federal court was expected to hear opening arguments Wednesday after a jury was selected this week. But the two sides reached a deal Tuesday night on the civil case, said Clifford Law Offices.
Financial terms were not disclosed in the agreement, which Clifford's press release called an "11th hour" accord.
The case was brought by Manant Vaidya, whose sister Kosha and parents Pannagesh and Hansini Vaidya, perished in the March 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash that killed 157 in all.
Vaidya also lost his brother-in-law and two young nieces. Relatives of these victims sued Boeing separately in a case that was settled out of court in July 2025.
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Boeing reached a last-minute settlement with a Canadian who lost multiple relatives in a 737 MAX crash in 2019, averting a trial, the plaintiff's attorney announced on Wednesday.
A Chicago federal court was expected to hear opening arguments Wednesday after a jury was selected this week. But the two sides reached a deal Tuesday night on the civil case, said Clifford Law Offices.
Financial terms were not disclosed in the agreement, which Clifford's press release called an "11th hour" accord.
The case was brought by Manant Vaidya, whose sister Kosha and parents Pannagesh and Hansini Vaidya, perished in the March 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash that killed 157 in all.
Vaidya also lost his brother-in-law and two young nieces. Relatives of these victims sued Boeing separately in a case that was settled out of court in July 2025.
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#Egypt shared intelligence with #Saudi_Arabia on #UAE activities in #Yemen, sources say
Exclusive: Cairo sent Riyadh recordings of Emirati officials 'discussing their objectives in Yemen and coordination with leaders of the STC', says presidency official.
Egypt passed intelligence on recent Emirati operations in Yemen to Saudi authorities as part of efforts to rebuild strained relations with Riyadh, a senior Egyptian presidential source told Middle East Eye.
The move came amid rising tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with Egyptian officials viewing Emirati backing of armed and separatist groups in Yemen, Sudan and Somaliland as a growing threat to Egypt’s national security.
“Egypt offered the UAE as a sacrifice to restore Saudi support and preserve national security,” the source said, describing the step as a “carefully planned manoeuvre”.
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Exclusive: Cairo sent Riyadh recordings of Emirati officials 'discussing their objectives in Yemen and coordination with leaders of the STC', says presidency official.
Egypt passed intelligence on recent Emirati operations in Yemen to Saudi authorities as part of efforts to rebuild strained relations with Riyadh, a senior Egyptian presidential source told Middle East Eye.
The move came amid rising tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with Egyptian officials viewing Emirati backing of armed and separatist groups in Yemen, Sudan and Somaliland as a growing threat to Egypt’s national security.
“Egypt offered the UAE as a sacrifice to restore Saudi support and preserve national security,” the source said, describing the step as a “carefully planned manoeuvre”.
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#Ethiopian Federal Police allege #Eritrean link in ammunition seizure amid tensions
Ethiopian Federal Police says it has seized nearly 57,000 rounds of ammunition in Woldia town, Amhara region, alleging that the consignment originated from Eritrea and was intended for armed groups operating inside Ethiopia, amid tensions between the two countries.
In a statement issued on 14 January 2026, the Federal Police said they, in coordination with other security bodies, intercepted an Isuzu freight truck at a checkpoint in Woldia and detained two suspects. The vehicle was allegedly traveling from Mekelle, in the Tigray region, toward Shewa Robit.
According to the statement, a preliminary investigation indicated that the ammunition had been secretly transported from Eritrea, received in Mekelle, and was intended for delivery to the Fano armed group operating in the Amhara region. The police further accused the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) of facilitating the transfer.
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Ethiopian Federal Police says it has seized nearly 57,000 rounds of ammunition in Woldia town, Amhara region, alleging that the consignment originated from Eritrea and was intended for armed groups operating inside Ethiopia, amid tensions between the two countries.
In a statement issued on 14 January 2026, the Federal Police said they, in coordination with other security bodies, intercepted an Isuzu freight truck at a checkpoint in Woldia and detained two suspects. The vehicle was allegedly traveling from Mekelle, in the Tigray region, toward Shewa Robit.
According to the statement, a preliminary investigation indicated that the ammunition had been secretly transported from Eritrea, received in Mekelle, and was intended for delivery to the Fano armed group operating in the Amhara region. The police further accused the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) of facilitating the transfer.
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#Health professionals in #Oromia raise concerns over failure to apply overtime pay adjustments
Health professionals in the Oromia region are raising concerns over what they describe as the regional government’s failure to calculate overtime payments based on recent salary adjustments, despite federal directives aimed at standardizing compensation across the country.
Health workers who spoke to Addis Standard alleged that while the federal government has introduced reforms to improve the payment system, the Oromia regional administration has failed to implement the adjusted overtime calculations.
The Oromia Physicians Association (OPA) confirmed that overtime payments in the region continue to be calculated based on previous salary scales, despite recent salary adjustments.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=54559
Health professionals in the Oromia region are raising concerns over what they describe as the regional government’s failure to calculate overtime payments based on recent salary adjustments, despite federal directives aimed at standardizing compensation across the country.
Health workers who spoke to Addis Standard alleged that while the federal government has introduced reforms to improve the payment system, the Oromia regional administration has failed to implement the adjusted overtime calculations.
The Oromia Physicians Association (OPA) confirmed that overtime payments in the region continue to be calculated based on previous salary scales, despite recent salary adjustments.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=54559
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#Op_ed: Lingering Scourge of War: Unexploded ordnance, landmines continue endangering women and girls in #Tigray
Almost four years after the conclusion of the Tigray war in #Ethiopia, civilians continue to face lethal risks from anti-personnel mines and unexploded ordnance (UXO). This op-ed, written on behalf of GEM Tigray, emphasizes that these remnants of conflict have become “a critical and persistent threat to the civilian population, with children, women, and girls bearing a disproportionate share of the suffering.”
The article highlights that mines and UXO are dispersed across homes, schools, farmlands, and public spaces, resulting in fatalities, catastrophic injuries, and long-term disabilities, while severely disrupting livelihoods, food security, and access to education.
It further underscores that “addressing explosive contamination—with a clear gender lens—is not optional; it is essential.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=54549
Almost four years after the conclusion of the Tigray war in #Ethiopia, civilians continue to face lethal risks from anti-personnel mines and unexploded ordnance (UXO). This op-ed, written on behalf of GEM Tigray, emphasizes that these remnants of conflict have become “a critical and persistent threat to the civilian population, with children, women, and girls bearing a disproportionate share of the suffering.”
The article highlights that mines and UXO are dispersed across homes, schools, farmlands, and public spaces, resulting in fatalities, catastrophic injuries, and long-term disabilities, while severely disrupting livelihoods, food security, and access to education.
It further underscores that “addressing explosive contamination—with a clear gender lens—is not optional; it is essential.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=54549
Analysis: #Ethiopia’s food insecurity remains acute as over 15 million face urgent aid needs by July 2026: Famine Early Warning Systems warns
Ethiopia is expected to remain among the five countries with the largest populations in need of urgent humanitarian food assistance by mid-2026, even as overall food assistance needs show a projected decline compared to last year, according to the latest outlook by the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) released this month.
FEWS NET projects that between 15.0 and 15.9 million people in Ethiopia, equivalent to 10–15 percent of the national population, will face Crisis (IPC Phase 3) or Emergency (IPC Phase 4) levels of acute food insecurity in July 2026.
Ethiopia is expected to account for more than 10 percent of total global food assistance needs across FEWS NET-monitored countries, alongside Sudan, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Yemen.
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Ethiopia is expected to remain among the five countries with the largest populations in need of urgent humanitarian food assistance by mid-2026, even as overall food assistance needs show a projected decline compared to last year, according to the latest outlook by the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) released this month.
FEWS NET projects that between 15.0 and 15.9 million people in Ethiopia, equivalent to 10–15 percent of the national population, will face Crisis (IPC Phase 3) or Emergency (IPC Phase 4) levels of acute food insecurity in July 2026.
Ethiopia is expected to account for more than 10 percent of total global food assistance needs across FEWS NET-monitored countries, alongside Sudan, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Yemen.
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