#Opinion: From Allies to Adversaries: How #Saudi-#UAE rivalry reshapes Horn of Africa, opens window for #Tigray’s consolidation
In early 2026, #Saudi_Arabia accused the UAE of undermining its national security, signaling a growing Gulf rivalry. Desta Gebremedhin argues that Riyadh’s assertive pushback, especially in Yemen, marks the end of Abu Dhabi’s unchallenged influence in the Horn of #Africa.
He notes that while the UAE remains a key player, it “can no longer attempt to unilaterally determine the fates of political actors.” This stasis gives Tigray “a rare transient window” to “reassess failures and build a unified political platform.”
Gebremedhin cautions that “a stalled #Ethiopia-#Eritrea conflict” could shift federal focus to “domestic dissident actors,” urging Tigray to establish “collective strategic leadership” to protect its long-term interests.
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In early 2026, #Saudi_Arabia accused the UAE of undermining its national security, signaling a growing Gulf rivalry. Desta Gebremedhin argues that Riyadh’s assertive pushback, especially in Yemen, marks the end of Abu Dhabi’s unchallenged influence in the Horn of #Africa.
He notes that while the UAE remains a key player, it “can no longer attempt to unilaterally determine the fates of political actors.” This stasis gives Tigray “a rare transient window” to “reassess failures and build a unified political platform.”
Gebremedhin cautions that “a stalled #Ethiopia-#Eritrea conflict” could shift federal focus to “domestic dissident actors,” urging Tigray to establish “collective strategic leadership” to protect its long-term interests.
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News: Horn of Africa #elections in 2026 to test stability, credibility
Several countries in the Horn of Africa, including #Ethiopia, #Djibouti, #South_Sudan, and #Somaliland, are expected to hold key elections in 2026, with outcomes likely to shape domestic politics and regional dynamics, according to a report by Deutsche Welle (DW).
In Ethiopia, national elections are scheduled for 1 June 2026, marking the first polls since the end of the war in Tigray in late 2022. DW notes that the vote will take place in a fragile political and security environment, with ongoing conflict and tensions in parts of Amhara & Oromia regions raising concerns over whether the elections can be inclusive and credible.
Djibouti is expected to hold presidential elections by April 2026, with incumbent President Ismail Omar Guelleh, 78, seeking a sixth term in office. According to DW, little political change....
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Several countries in the Horn of Africa, including #Ethiopia, #Djibouti, #South_Sudan, and #Somaliland, are expected to hold key elections in 2026, with outcomes likely to shape domestic politics and regional dynamics, according to a report by Deutsche Welle (DW).
In Ethiopia, national elections are scheduled for 1 June 2026, marking the first polls since the end of the war in Tigray in late 2022. DW notes that the vote will take place in a fragile political and security environment, with ongoing conflict and tensions in parts of Amhara & Oromia regions raising concerns over whether the elections can be inclusive and credible.
Djibouti is expected to hold presidential elections by April 2026, with incumbent President Ismail Omar Guelleh, 78, seeking a sixth term in office. According to DW, little political change....
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News: #German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrives in #Ethiopia for bilateral talks
German Foreign Minister Johann #Wadephul arrived in Ethiopia on Wednesday for talks aimed at further strengthening bilateral relations, Prime Minister #Abiy Ahmed said.
In a social media post on 22 January 2026, Prime Minister Abiy said he welcomed Wadephul for “meaningful discussions on further strengthening the partnership between Ethiopia and Germany.”
The visit follows Wadephul’s trip to #Kenya on 21 January, where he held talks focused on trade, investment, and regional issues. According to the Kenya News Agency, Germany reaffirmed its commitment to peace and stability in Africa during the visit, recognizing Kenya’s role in regional mediation and global security efforts.
Speaking in #Nairobi, Foreign Minister Wadephul commended Kenya’s contributions to peace initiatives in #Sudan #South_Sudan...
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German Foreign Minister Johann #Wadephul arrived in Ethiopia on Wednesday for talks aimed at further strengthening bilateral relations, Prime Minister #Abiy Ahmed said.
In a social media post on 22 January 2026, Prime Minister Abiy said he welcomed Wadephul for “meaningful discussions on further strengthening the partnership between Ethiopia and Germany.”
The visit follows Wadephul’s trip to #Kenya on 21 January, where he held talks focused on trade, investment, and regional issues. According to the Kenya News Agency, Germany reaffirmed its commitment to peace and stability in Africa during the visit, recognizing Kenya’s role in regional mediation and global security efforts.
Speaking in #Nairobi, Foreign Minister Wadephul commended Kenya’s contributions to peace initiatives in #Sudan #South_Sudan...
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News: Human Rights First raises alarm over alleged arbitrary detentions and disappearances in #Tigray
Human Rights First has raised concern over what it described as a deteriorating human rights situation in the Tigray region, citing multiple allegations of arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances, and physical harm.
In a statement released on Thursday, the organization said it has documented several cases of abductions and detentions across different parts of the region, warning that the reported incidents indicate a broader pattern of deprivation of liberty without due process.
Among the cases highlighted is that of #Filmon_Gebrehiwot, who was reportedly abducted in Mekelle around five months ago.
Another reported case involves #Birhane Gebreghergis, a long-time activist and supporter of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (#TPLF), who was allegedly abducted seven days ago in Shire town, Northwestern Tigray.
The statement noted that Birhane had....
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Human Rights First has raised concern over what it described as a deteriorating human rights situation in the Tigray region, citing multiple allegations of arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances, and physical harm.
In a statement released on Thursday, the organization said it has documented several cases of abductions and detentions across different parts of the region, warning that the reported incidents indicate a broader pattern of deprivation of liberty without due process.
Among the cases highlighted is that of #Filmon_Gebrehiwot, who was reportedly abducted in Mekelle around five months ago.
Another reported case involves #Birhane Gebreghergis, a long-time activist and supporter of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (#TPLF), who was allegedly abducted seven days ago in Shire town, Northwestern Tigray.
The statement noted that Birhane had....
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#Coming_UP: The Standard Signal | Ep. 10: PM Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopian Intellectuals, and Power
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s January lecture at Addis Abeba University framed itself as a reflection on intellectuals, leadership, and national prosperity, defining who counts as an intellectual and assessing the role of ideas and academic institutions in Ethiopia’s history.
But who defines intellectuals? Why does it matter?
In this episode of The Standard Signal, Tsedale Lemma speaks with historian and public intellectual Ezekiel Gebissa to critically examine the lecture, probing what happens when power speaks in the language of ideas, and how this shapes intellectual autonomy and epistemic freedom.
Premiers at: 7:30 PM tonight.
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#Ethiopia #EthiopianIntellectuals #PowerAndIdeas #AcademicFreedom #AAU75 #PublicIntellectuals #PoliticsAndKnowledge #TheStandardSignal
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s January lecture at Addis Abeba University framed itself as a reflection on intellectuals, leadership, and national prosperity, defining who counts as an intellectual and assessing the role of ideas and academic institutions in Ethiopia’s history.
But who defines intellectuals? Why does it matter?
In this episode of The Standard Signal, Tsedale Lemma speaks with historian and public intellectual Ezekiel Gebissa to critically examine the lecture, probing what happens when power speaks in the language of ideas, and how this shapes intellectual autonomy and epistemic freedom.
Premiers at: 7:30 PM tonight.
Subscribe to watch: https://www.youtube.com/@AddisStandard
#Ethiopia #EthiopianIntellectuals #PowerAndIdeas #AcademicFreedom #AAU75 #PublicIntellectuals #PoliticsAndKnowledge #TheStandardSignal
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#Premiering_now: The Standard Signal | Ep. 10: PM Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopian Intellectuals, and Power
In this episode of The Standard Signal, Tsedale Lemma speaks with historian and public intellectual Ezekiel Gebissa to critically examine the lecture, probing what happens when power speaks in the langubage of ideas, and how this shapes intellectual autonomy and epistemic freedom.
Click here to watch: https://youtu.be/IW7z0tOd12Y
In this episode of The Standard Signal, Tsedale Lemma speaks with historian and public intellectual Ezekiel Gebissa to critically examine the lecture, probing what happens when power speaks in the langubage of ideas, and how this shapes intellectual autonomy and epistemic freedom.
Click here to watch: https://youtu.be/IW7z0tOd12Y
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The Standard Signal | Ep. 10: PM Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopian Intellectuals, and Power
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s lecture delivered in the first week of January at Addis Abeba University was presented as a reflection on intellectuals, leadership, and national prosperity. Delivered inside Ethiopia’s flagship academic institution, the address…
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News: More than eight million #Sudanese children miss nearly 500 days of schooling as war drags on
More than eight million children across Sudan have been deprived of education for nearly 500 days due to the ongoing war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF), Save the Children warned on Wednesday.
The conflict, which erupted in April 2023, has triggered one of the longest school closures globally, surpassing even the prolonged shutdowns experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the report, nearly half of Sudan’s estimated 17 million school-aged children have been unable to attend classes for about 484 days.
Save the Children said the education crisis has affected the entire country, with many schools remaining closed, others damaged by fighting, and some repurposed as shelters for families displaced by violence.
North Darfur has been among the hardest-hit regions, with only about three...
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More than eight million children across Sudan have been deprived of education for nearly 500 days due to the ongoing war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF), Save the Children warned on Wednesday.
The conflict, which erupted in April 2023, has triggered one of the longest school closures globally, surpassing even the prolonged shutdowns experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the report, nearly half of Sudan’s estimated 17 million school-aged children have been unable to attend classes for about 484 days.
Save the Children said the education crisis has affected the entire country, with many schools remaining closed, others damaged by fighting, and some repurposed as shelters for families displaced by violence.
North Darfur has been among the hardest-hit regions, with only about three...
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News: #Ethiopia ratifies prisoner transfer and extradition agreements with #China, #Brazil, and #South_Africa
The Ethiopian House of Peoples’ Representatives (#HoPR) has ratified proclamations approving prisoner transfer agreements with the People’s Republic of China and the Federal Republic of Brazil, as well as a criminal extradition agreement with the Republic of South Africa.
In a statement issued following the House’s ninth session on 22 January 2026, the HoPR said Etsegenet Mengistu, Chairperson of the Legal, Justice and Democracy Affairs Standing Committee, told lawmakers that the agreements aim to support the rehabilitation of Ethiopian citizens convicted abroad by allowing them to serve their sentences in Ethiopia.
According to the statement, Etsegenet explained that serving sentences closer to familiar communities, languages, and cultural environments contributes to more effective rehabilitation and social reintegration.
The HoPR said the...
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The Ethiopian House of Peoples’ Representatives (#HoPR) has ratified proclamations approving prisoner transfer agreements with the People’s Republic of China and the Federal Republic of Brazil, as well as a criminal extradition agreement with the Republic of South Africa.
In a statement issued following the House’s ninth session on 22 January 2026, the HoPR said Etsegenet Mengistu, Chairperson of the Legal, Justice and Democracy Affairs Standing Committee, told lawmakers that the agreements aim to support the rehabilitation of Ethiopian citizens convicted abroad by allowing them to serve their sentences in Ethiopia.
According to the statement, Etsegenet explained that serving sentences closer to familiar communities, languages, and cultural environments contributes to more effective rehabilitation and social reintegration.
The HoPR said the...
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Hunger, death, devastation: No respite in #Tigray a year after #US aid cuts
Lately, 88-year-old Nireayo Wubet spends many of his days burying friends and family members. As he grieves, he worries about whether there will be anyone left to offer him a decent burial when the time comes, as severe hunger ravages a large swath of his village in #Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region.
“We have little humanitarian support,” laments the octogenarian whose frail appearance is mirrored by many others in his village of #Hitsats, near the Eritrean border. “It’s not conflicts that will ultimately kill us, but famine,” he says.
Once a proud farmer from Humera – currently a disputed area within the Amhara region – Wubet took shelter in Hitsats four years ago, after fleeing conflicts and ethnic strife that uprooted him and others in the region.
He was first displaced in the middle of the Tigray war...
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Lately, 88-year-old Nireayo Wubet spends many of his days burying friends and family members. As he grieves, he worries about whether there will be anyone left to offer him a decent burial when the time comes, as severe hunger ravages a large swath of his village in #Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region.
“We have little humanitarian support,” laments the octogenarian whose frail appearance is mirrored by many others in his village of #Hitsats, near the Eritrean border. “It’s not conflicts that will ultimately kill us, but famine,” he says.
Once a proud farmer from Humera – currently a disputed area within the Amhara region – Wubet took shelter in Hitsats four years ago, after fleeing conflicts and ethnic strife that uprooted him and others in the region.
He was first displaced in the middle of the Tigray war...
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News: #IMF-backed forex reforms cost #Ethiopia $2.6 billion in central bank losses
Ethiopia’s central bank, the National Bank of Ethiopia (#NBE), has recorded losses equivalent to $2.6 billion following the country’s shift from a fixed to a market-based foreign exchange regime in July 2024, according to audited financial statements cited by the #Kenyan outlet The EastAfrican.
NBE said it incurred 407.1 billion birr in foreign exchange losses during the financial year ending June 30, 2025, largely due to the revaluation of its foreign currency assets and liabilities after the exchange rate realignment. Foreign exchange losses rose sharply to 445.23 billion birr, from 38.13 billion birr the previous year.
The surge pushed the National Bank of Ethiopia’s overall operating loss to 428.56 billion birr, up from 10.51 billion birr a year earlier, and drove the Bank into a negative equity position of 380 billion birr, raising concerns over its ability to continue...
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Ethiopia’s central bank, the National Bank of Ethiopia (#NBE), has recorded losses equivalent to $2.6 billion following the country’s shift from a fixed to a market-based foreign exchange regime in July 2024, according to audited financial statements cited by the #Kenyan outlet The EastAfrican.
NBE said it incurred 407.1 billion birr in foreign exchange losses during the financial year ending June 30, 2025, largely due to the revaluation of its foreign currency assets and liabilities after the exchange rate realignment. Foreign exchange losses rose sharply to 445.23 billion birr, from 38.13 billion birr the previous year.
The surge pushed the National Bank of Ethiopia’s overall operating loss to 428.56 billion birr, up from 10.51 billion birr a year earlier, and drove the Bank into a negative equity position of 380 billion birr, raising concerns over its ability to continue...
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#Opinion: Cost of Modernizing Addis: When progress pushes small businesses out
In recent years, #Ethiopia is undergoing rapid transformation, with digitalization expanding across daily life and #Addis_Abeba experiencing one of its most ambitious urban overhauls. However, Abraham Abebe Asfaw argues in this opinion piece that such ambition risks overwhelming the small and medium enterprises (#SMEs) that employ roughly 70% of the urban population.
He explains that tens of thousands of businesses are cancelling their licenses. This issue extends beyond tax compliance, as the combined pressures of taxation, informal payments, and displacement have eliminated the “margin that allowed firms to survive.”
Abraham emphasizes that “ignoring this distress is costly” and cautions that “development without guardrails risks becoming extractive rather than enabling.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=54697
In recent years, #Ethiopia is undergoing rapid transformation, with digitalization expanding across daily life and #Addis_Abeba experiencing one of its most ambitious urban overhauls. However, Abraham Abebe Asfaw argues in this opinion piece that such ambition risks overwhelming the small and medium enterprises (#SMEs) that employ roughly 70% of the urban population.
He explains that tens of thousands of businesses are cancelling their licenses. This issue extends beyond tax compliance, as the combined pressures of taxation, informal payments, and displacement have eliminated the “margin that allowed firms to survive.”
Abraham emphasizes that “ignoring this distress is costly” and cautions that “development without guardrails risks becoming extractive rather than enabling.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=54697
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News: #Ethiopia, #Belarus sign military MoU ahead of Air Force’s 90th anniversary
Ethiopia and Belarus have signed a bilateral memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening military cooperation between the two countries, the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (#ENDF) said.
In a statement issued on 22 January 2026, the ENDF said the agreement was signed by Ethiopia’s Minister of Defense, Engineer Aisha Mohammed, and Pantus Dmitry Aleksandrovich, Minister of State Authority for Military Industry of the Republic of Belarus.
According to the statement, Aisha described the MoU as a significant step toward advancing Ethiopia’s military technology and industrial capacity, particularly as the country seeks greater self-sufficiency in defense production.
She also recalled previous agreements reached between the leaders of Ethiopia and Belarus, noting that those understandings provide the foundation for implementing the current strategic cooperation...
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Ethiopia and Belarus have signed a bilateral memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening military cooperation between the two countries, the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (#ENDF) said.
In a statement issued on 22 January 2026, the ENDF said the agreement was signed by Ethiopia’s Minister of Defense, Engineer Aisha Mohammed, and Pantus Dmitry Aleksandrovich, Minister of State Authority for Military Industry of the Republic of Belarus.
According to the statement, Aisha described the MoU as a significant step toward advancing Ethiopia’s military technology and industrial capacity, particularly as the country seeks greater self-sufficiency in defense production.
She also recalled previous agreements reached between the leaders of Ethiopia and Belarus, noting that those understandings provide the foundation for implementing the current strategic cooperation...
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#UAE abruptly cuts aid to vital hospitals after withdrawing from #Yemen
The sudden exit of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Yemen early this month came with a decision to end years of humanitarian support for key hospitals, abruptly cutting off access to specialised healthcare for many Yemenis.
The UAE withdrew its forces after its separatist allies, the Southern Transitional Council, were routed in southern Yemen as #Riyadh sharply opposed the Emirati role in the #STC’s seizure of territory under the control of the Saudi-backed government.
UAE-funded hospitals played a vital role for Yemenis after more than a decade of conflict had damaged public health infrastructure and left many unable to afford private healthcare.
Patients from far and wide sought these these facilities in search of high-quality, free healthcare. Many undertake long journeys to access specialised surgeries...
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The sudden exit of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Yemen early this month came with a decision to end years of humanitarian support for key hospitals, abruptly cutting off access to specialised healthcare for many Yemenis.
The UAE withdrew its forces after its separatist allies, the Southern Transitional Council, were routed in southern Yemen as #Riyadh sharply opposed the Emirati role in the #STC’s seizure of territory under the control of the Saudi-backed government.
UAE-funded hospitals played a vital role for Yemenis after more than a decade of conflict had damaged public health infrastructure and left many unable to afford private healthcare.
Patients from far and wide sought these these facilities in search of high-quality, free healthcare. Many undertake long journeys to access specialised surgeries...
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News: #Germany reaffirms support for #Ethiopia’s peace building, Pretoria Agreement during FM Wadephul’s visit
German Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (Phd) has reaffirmed Germany’s support for Ethiopia’s peace building efforts and the full implementation of the #Pretoria Peace Agreement during talks with Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos (PhD) in Addis Abeba, as part of his official visit to Ethiopia on Thursday, 22 January 2026.
According to a statement from the German Embassy in Addis Abeba, Wadephul and Gedion underscored the importance of deepening bilateral relations, building on 120 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
During his visit, Wadephul met with Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer Mesfin Tasew and toured the airline’s cargo terminal at Bole International Airport, highlighting German involvement in infrastructure projects financed by KfW IPEX-Bank.
He was also briefed on the #Bishoftu International....
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German Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (Phd) has reaffirmed Germany’s support for Ethiopia’s peace building efforts and the full implementation of the #Pretoria Peace Agreement during talks with Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos (PhD) in Addis Abeba, as part of his official visit to Ethiopia on Thursday, 22 January 2026.
According to a statement from the German Embassy in Addis Abeba, Wadephul and Gedion underscored the importance of deepening bilateral relations, building on 120 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
During his visit, Wadephul met with Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer Mesfin Tasew and toured the airline’s cargo terminal at Bole International Airport, highlighting German involvement in infrastructure projects financed by KfW IPEX-Bank.
He was also briefed on the #Bishoftu International....
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News: #NEBE for second time in a month requests preparation of constituency, polling stations in #Tigray ahead of 2026 elections
The National Election Board of #Ethiopia (NEBE) has for the second time in a month formally requested the Tigray Interim Administration (#TIA) to prepare constituency and polling station offices ahead of the 7th national general election, scheduled for June 2026.
In a letter addressed to the Interim Administration and confirmed by Addis Standard, the Board said it is currently undertaking preparatory activities for the nationwide electoral process. NEBE recalled that it had made a similar request in an earlier letter dated 12 December 2025.
According to the letter, voter registration is scheduled to begin on 14 February 2026. In light of this timeline, NEBE urged the regional administration to ensure that constituency and polling station offices are prepared and ready for use by 2 February 2026.
The latest request follows NEBE’s...
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The National Election Board of #Ethiopia (NEBE) has for the second time in a month formally requested the Tigray Interim Administration (#TIA) to prepare constituency and polling station offices ahead of the 7th national general election, scheduled for June 2026.
In a letter addressed to the Interim Administration and confirmed by Addis Standard, the Board said it is currently undertaking preparatory activities for the nationwide electoral process. NEBE recalled that it had made a similar request in an earlier letter dated 12 December 2025.
According to the letter, voter registration is scheduled to begin on 14 February 2026. In light of this timeline, NEBE urged the regional administration to ensure that constituency and polling station offices are prepared and ready for use by 2 February 2026.
The latest request follows NEBE’s...
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#Sudan army leadership begins consultations to appoint legislative council
Sudan’s military leadership is holding extensive consultations to form a transitional legislative council to end a long-standing constitutional vacuum, sources told Sudan Tribune.
The move comes amid a complex political and military landscape as the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) nears the three-year mark.
Amendments made to the Constitutional Document last February granted Sovereign Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan broad powers to appoint and dismiss the prime minister, as well as to expand the council’s membership.
Sources said the army leadership has entered intensive talks with supportive political factions. The military is seeking to move beyond unilateral appointments by securing a civilian political base to provide legitimacy for the new body, which will be established by Sovereign Council decree......
https://sudantribune.com/article/309760
Sudan’s military leadership is holding extensive consultations to form a transitional legislative council to end a long-standing constitutional vacuum, sources told Sudan Tribune.
The move comes amid a complex political and military landscape as the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) nears the three-year mark.
Amendments made to the Constitutional Document last February granted Sovereign Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan broad powers to appoint and dismiss the prime minister, as well as to expand the council’s membership.
Sources said the army leadership has entered intensive talks with supportive political factions. The military is seeking to move beyond unilateral appointments by securing a civilian political base to provide legitimacy for the new body, which will be established by Sovereign Council decree......
https://sudantribune.com/article/309760
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News: Deputy #US Secretary of State to visit #Ethiopia, meet PM Abiy, #AU chair
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau is set to visit Ethiopia as part of a regional tour that will take him to #Egypt, #Kenya, and #Djibouti between January 24 and February 1, the US Department of State announced.
According to a statement issued by the Office of the Spokesperson, Landau will travel to Ethiopia alongside the Commander of US Africa Command (#AFRICOM), General Dagvin Anderson. During his visit to Addis Abeba, Landau is expected to promote opportunities for US commercial engagement with the Ethiopian government and the private sector.
The statement said the Deputy Secretary will also hold discussions with Ethiopian officials, including Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, focusing on regional peace and security issues.
In addition, he will meet with AU Commission Chair Mahmoud Ali...
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US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau is set to visit Ethiopia as part of a regional tour that will take him to #Egypt, #Kenya, and #Djibouti between January 24 and February 1, the US Department of State announced.
According to a statement issued by the Office of the Spokesperson, Landau will travel to Ethiopia alongside the Commander of US Africa Command (#AFRICOM), General Dagvin Anderson. During his visit to Addis Abeba, Landau is expected to promote opportunities for US commercial engagement with the Ethiopian government and the private sector.
The statement said the Deputy Secretary will also hold discussions with Ethiopian officials, including Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, focusing on regional peace and security issues.
In addition, he will meet with AU Commission Chair Mahmoud Ali...
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News: #US faces lawsuit over ending #Ethiopians’ deportation protection, putting over 5,000 at risk
Immigrant rights advocates have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block the #Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (#TPS) for thousands of Ethiopians living in the United States, a move they say would put more than 5,000 people at risk of deportation and loss of work authorization, according to Reuters.
The lawsuit, filed Thursday in #Boston federal court by three Ethiopian nationals and the non-profit African Communities Together, challenges the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decision to terminate Ethiopia’s TPS designation effective February 13, 2026.
The plaintiffs argue that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem ended the protections with only 60 days’ notice despite ongoing humanitarian and security challenges in Ethiopia, including continued conflict in ....
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Immigrant rights advocates have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block the #Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (#TPS) for thousands of Ethiopians living in the United States, a move they say would put more than 5,000 people at risk of deportation and loss of work authorization, according to Reuters.
The lawsuit, filed Thursday in #Boston federal court by three Ethiopian nationals and the non-profit African Communities Together, challenges the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decision to terminate Ethiopia’s TPS designation effective February 13, 2026.
The plaintiffs argue that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem ended the protections with only 60 days’ notice despite ongoing humanitarian and security challenges in Ethiopia, including continued conflict in ....
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News: USDA purchases #US wheat to support agricultural development in #Ethiopia and #Kenya
The United States Department of Agriculture (#USDA) has purchased 183,700 metric tons of U.S. hard red winter (HRW) wheat to support agricultural development projects in Ethiopia and Kenya, according to the U.S. Wheat Associates (USW).
The purchase, made in mid-January by the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), marks the first U.S. wheat procurements under the Food for Progress program for the 2025 fiscal year. The wheat will be delivered in four cargoes—three from #Houston, #Texas, and one from #Kalama, #Washington—destined for the two #East_African countries.
Food for Progress is a U.S. government program that provides agricultural commodities to support food security and development in partner countries. Under the program, donated food commodities are sold locally,....
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The United States Department of Agriculture (#USDA) has purchased 183,700 metric tons of U.S. hard red winter (HRW) wheat to support agricultural development projects in Ethiopia and Kenya, according to the U.S. Wheat Associates (USW).
The purchase, made in mid-January by the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), marks the first U.S. wheat procurements under the Food for Progress program for the 2025 fiscal year. The wheat will be delivered in four cargoes—three from #Houston, #Texas, and one from #Kalama, #Washington—destined for the two #East_African countries.
Food for Progress is a U.S. government program that provides agricultural commodities to support food security and development in partner countries. Under the program, donated food commodities are sold locally,....
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#Ethiopia: Shooting near #Gambella Grand Hotel leaves one dead, injures another; city administration imposes movement restrictions
One person was killed and another injured in a shooting near the Gambella Grand Hotel on Thursday afternoon, disrupting daily life in the city and prompting the Gambella City Administration to impose temporary restrictions on movement and public services, according to a senior regional official and a local resident who spoke to Addis Standard.
A senior regional official, who requested anonymity for security reasons, said the shooting occurred at around 1:05 p.m. while Tabots—sacred religious icons—were being escorted back to a local church following a religious ceremony.
According to the official, most of the procession had already passed the area near the hotel when the incident took place, affecting only a few people at the back of the escort.
“The target wasn’t the crowd,” the official said. “It appears the individual who....
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One person was killed and another injured in a shooting near the Gambella Grand Hotel on Thursday afternoon, disrupting daily life in the city and prompting the Gambella City Administration to impose temporary restrictions on movement and public services, according to a senior regional official and a local resident who spoke to Addis Standard.
A senior regional official, who requested anonymity for security reasons, said the shooting occurred at around 1:05 p.m. while Tabots—sacred religious icons—were being escorted back to a local church following a religious ceremony.
According to the official, most of the procession had already passed the area near the hotel when the incident took place, affecting only a few people at the back of the escort.
“The target wasn’t the crowd,” the official said. “It appears the individual who....
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=54727
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