'Our children are next' fear #Kenyans as #drought wipes out livestock
In drought-hit northeastern Kenya, villagers have been forced to drag their dead livestock to distant fields for burning to keep the stench of death and scavenging hyenas away from their homes.
Mandera county along Kenya's borders with Ethiopia and Somalia has seen no rain since May and is now on the point of a full-blown water emergency.
"I have lost all my cows and goats, and burned them here," Bishar Maalim Mohammed, 60, a resident of Tawakal village, told AFP.
In his village, where most are pastoralists relying heavily on their animals, the only remaining bull can no longer stand. He has lain in the same spot for nearly a week, severely dehydrated with bones protruding through his skin, as his owner watches helplessly.
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In drought-hit northeastern Kenya, villagers have been forced to drag their dead livestock to distant fields for burning to keep the stench of death and scavenging hyenas away from their homes.
Mandera county along Kenya's borders with Ethiopia and Somalia has seen no rain since May and is now on the point of a full-blown water emergency.
"I have lost all my cows and goats, and burned them here," Bishar Maalim Mohammed, 60, a resident of Tawakal village, told AFP.
In his village, where most are pastoralists relying heavily on their animals, the only remaining bull can no longer stand. He has lain in the same spot for nearly a week, severely dehydrated with bones protruding through his skin, as his owner watches helplessly.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=55089
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Residents report #phone, #internet #outages in #North_Shewa Zone, leaving families struggling to stay connected
Residents in several districts of North Shewa Zone of the #Oromia region say recent disruptions to mobile phone and internet services have left families unable to communicate, heightening concerns among civilians and students struggling to reach relatives in affected areas.
Residents who spoke to Addis Standard said the communication disruption began weeks ago and has made it difficult to obtain information about the safety and well-being of family members.
This is not the first time communication blackouts have affected the North Shewa Zone. In 2024, residents also reported data outages and network disruptions across parts of the zone in the Oromia region, with some saying the communication blackout persisted for nearly two months amid ongoing insurgency-related security concerns.
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Residents in several districts of North Shewa Zone of the #Oromia region say recent disruptions to mobile phone and internet services have left families unable to communicate, heightening concerns among civilians and students struggling to reach relatives in affected areas.
Residents who spoke to Addis Standard said the communication disruption began weeks ago and has made it difficult to obtain information about the safety and well-being of family members.
This is not the first time communication blackouts have affected the North Shewa Zone. In 2024, residents also reported data outages and network disruptions across parts of the zone in the Oromia region, with some saying the communication blackout persisted for nearly two months amid ongoing insurgency-related security concerns.
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#Tribute: Professor Asmarom Legesse: Pioneer Scholar Who Illuminated the #Gadaa System to the World
Professor Asmarom Legesse, the Eritrean-born anthropologist who redefined African democratic discourse, passed away on January 31, 2026, aged 94. In this tribute, Teferi Tafa notes the Harvard-trained scholar "spent over half a century documenting the #Oromo Gadaa system, dismantling colonial myths that dismissed indigenous #African governance as primitive."
The author explains that Asmarom’s works revealed "a sophisticated constitutional order" featuring rotational leadership and term limits. He proved that Gadaa was "a highly developed system of checks and balances... that had governed Oromo society for centuries."
Tafa emphasizes that Asmarom’s legacy of "intellectual decolonization" establishes him as a hero to the Oromo and a titan of global anthropology.
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Professor Asmarom Legesse, the Eritrean-born anthropologist who redefined African democratic discourse, passed away on January 31, 2026, aged 94. In this tribute, Teferi Tafa notes the Harvard-trained scholar "spent over half a century documenting the #Oromo Gadaa system, dismantling colonial myths that dismissed indigenous #African governance as primitive."
The author explains that Asmarom’s works revealed "a sophisticated constitutional order" featuring rotational leadership and term limits. He proved that Gadaa was "a highly developed system of checks and balances... that had governed Oromo society for centuries."
Tafa emphasizes that Asmarom’s legacy of "intellectual decolonization" establishes him as a hero to the Oromo and a titan of global anthropology.
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#Eritrea rejects #Ethiopia’s accusations as “false and fabricated” amid rising diplomatic tensions
Eritrea has dismissed recent accusations by Ethiopia as “patently false and fabricated,” rejecting claims made by Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister and describing them as part of what it called a prolonged pattern of hostility toward Asmara.
In a statement issued Monday, 09 February 2026 Eritrea’s Ministry of Information said the accusations were “astounding in tone and substance” and questioned what it described as the underlying motivations behind the claims.
The statement characterized the allegations as “yet another deplorable act in a pattern and spiral of hostile campaigns against Eritrea for more than two years now.”
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Eritrea has dismissed recent accusations by Ethiopia as “patently false and fabricated,” rejecting claims made by Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister and describing them as part of what it called a prolonged pattern of hostility toward Asmara.
In a statement issued Monday, 09 February 2026 Eritrea’s Ministry of Information said the accusations were “astounding in tone and substance” and questioned what it described as the underlying motivations behind the claims.
The statement characterized the allegations as “yet another deplorable act in a pattern and spiral of hostile campaigns against Eritrea for more than two years now.”
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#IGAD welcomes #Sudan’s return to regional bloc after two-year suspension
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has welcomed Sudan’s decision to resume full participation in the regional organization, describing the move as a step toward strengthening regional unity and cooperation.
In a statement issued today, IGAD said Sudan’s return reaffirms the bloc’s commitment to peace, stability, and collective action across the Horn of Africa and neighboring regions.
Sudan suspended its participation in IGAD in mid-January 2024, objecting to the bloc’s handling of its internal conflict.
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The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has welcomed Sudan’s decision to resume full participation in the regional organization, describing the move as a step toward strengthening regional unity and cooperation.
In a statement issued today, IGAD said Sudan’s return reaffirms the bloc’s commitment to peace, stability, and collective action across the Horn of Africa and neighboring regions.
Sudan suspended its participation in IGAD in mid-January 2024, objecting to the bloc’s handling of its internal conflict.
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Residents allege hardship after #uncompensated displacement linked to #Bishoftu airport project; city administration #denies claims
Residents of Abu Sera say they are facing hardship after being displaced without compensation in connection with the Bishoftu International Airport construction project, claims rejected by the Bishoftu City Administration.
Residents who spoke to Addis Standard said they were displaced from the Abu Lugna area after their land was taken for the airport project but alleged they received neither compensation nor replacement housing they were told would be provided. The city administration, however, said it had not received such complaints.
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Residents of Abu Sera say they are facing hardship after being displaced without compensation in connection with the Bishoftu International Airport construction project, claims rejected by the Bishoftu City Administration.
Residents who spoke to Addis Standard said they were displaced from the Abu Lugna area after their land was taken for the airport project but alleged they received neither compensation nor replacement housing they were told would be provided. The city administration, however, said it had not received such complaints.
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Religious leaders, civil society, #Tigray security bureau urge dialogue following reported clashes in southern Tigray
Religious leaders and community leaders from across Tigray, the Alliance of Civil Society Organizations of Tigray (ACSOT), and the Tigray Bureau of Peace and Security have renewed calls for dialogue and peaceful resolution as internal tensions among Tigrayan forces intensify.
Religious leaders representing multiple faiths and community leaders said they traveled to the Tigray–Afar border areas to meet leaders of an armed group operating in “Free Land,” aiming to mediate what they described as growing misunderstandings among Tigrayans through dialogue and mutual understanding. Speaking to a local broadcaster, the leaders said, although there was willingness for dialogue from all sides, planned discussions did not take place at the scheduled time and location.
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Religious leaders and community leaders from across Tigray, the Alliance of Civil Society Organizations of Tigray (ACSOT), and the Tigray Bureau of Peace and Security have renewed calls for dialogue and peaceful resolution as internal tensions among Tigrayan forces intensify.
Religious leaders representing multiple faiths and community leaders said they traveled to the Tigray–Afar border areas to meet leaders of an armed group operating in “Free Land,” aiming to mediate what they described as growing misunderstandings among Tigrayans through dialogue and mutual understanding. Speaking to a local broadcaster, the leaders said, although there was willingness for dialogue from all sides, planned discussions did not take place at the scheduled time and location.
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#Rights groups call on Interior Ministry to freeze #deportation of #Ethiopian migrants
Rights activists are calling on the Interior Minister not to act on a High Court decision to deport Ethiopian migrants, saying the security situation in the African country is too volatile.
In November 2021, Israel granted group protection to Ethiopian nationals in light of the bloody civil war between the Ethiopian armed forces and the TPLF (Tigray People’s Liberation Front) from 2020 to 2022.
In January 2024, Israel’s then-interior minister, Moshe Arbel, withdrew protection, following professional advice that the security situation in Ethiopia was sufficiently stable for nationals to return.
In December, the High Court upheld that decision, rejecting an appeal by three organizations — the Hotline for Refugees and Migrants, HIAS Israel, and ASSAF – Aid Organization for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Israel.
Saying they took no position on the rights of the Ethiopians concerned, the three High Court judges gave the migrants four months to prepare to leave.
However, the refugee and migrant organizations charge that Ethiopia is still too volatile. Israel’s Foreign Ministry itself says on its Addis Ababa website that Israelis should avoid non-essential travel to Tigray following the renewal of fighting between the Ethiopian army and the TPLF, which began on January 27.
Conflict is also raging between Ethiopian authorities and Amhara militia groups in the Amhara region, and between security forces and armed groups in the Oromia region.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/rights-groups-call-on-interior-ministry-to-freeze-deportation-of-ethiopian-migrants/
Rights activists are calling on the Interior Minister not to act on a High Court decision to deport Ethiopian migrants, saying the security situation in the African country is too volatile.
In November 2021, Israel granted group protection to Ethiopian nationals in light of the bloody civil war between the Ethiopian armed forces and the TPLF (Tigray People’s Liberation Front) from 2020 to 2022.
In January 2024, Israel’s then-interior minister, Moshe Arbel, withdrew protection, following professional advice that the security situation in Ethiopia was sufficiently stable for nationals to return.
In December, the High Court upheld that decision, rejecting an appeal by three organizations — the Hotline for Refugees and Migrants, HIAS Israel, and ASSAF – Aid Organization for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Israel.
Saying they took no position on the rights of the Ethiopians concerned, the three High Court judges gave the migrants four months to prepare to leave.
However, the refugee and migrant organizations charge that Ethiopia is still too volatile. Israel’s Foreign Ministry itself says on its Addis Ababa website that Israelis should avoid non-essential travel to Tigray following the renewal of fighting between the Ethiopian army and the TPLF, which began on January 27.
Conflict is also raging between Ethiopian authorities and Amhara militia groups in the Amhara region, and between security forces and armed groups in the Oromia region.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/rights-groups-call-on-interior-ministry-to-freeze-deportation-of-ethiopian-migrants/
The Times of Israel
Rights groups call on Interior Ministry to freeze deportation of Ethiopian migrants
With Foreign Ministry warning against travel to Tigray, groups say Ethiopia still too volatile to be safe
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#Djiboutian delegation visits #Afar regional capital Samara for talks on #harmonizing customary law
A large Djiboutian delegation on Monday held discussions in Samara, the capital of Ethiopia’s Afar Regional State, aimed at harmonizing Afar customary law across countries in the sub-region.
The Djiboutian News Agency (ADI) reported the delegation was led by Naguib Abdallah Mohamed Kamil, Secretary General of the Prime Minister’s Office of Djibouti, and met with regional officials as well as representatives of Afar communities in Ethiopia.
A statement from Djibouti’s Prime Minister’s Office states that the discussions focused on the shared intention to “lay the foundations for a harmonized legal framework for Afar customary law” applicable in Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Eritrea.
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A large Djiboutian delegation on Monday held discussions in Samara, the capital of Ethiopia’s Afar Regional State, aimed at harmonizing Afar customary law across countries in the sub-region.
The Djiboutian News Agency (ADI) reported the delegation was led by Naguib Abdallah Mohamed Kamil, Secretary General of the Prime Minister’s Office of Djibouti, and met with regional officials as well as representatives of Afar communities in Ethiopia.
A statement from Djibouti’s Prime Minister’s Office states that the discussions focused on the shared intention to “lay the foundations for a harmonized legal framework for Afar customary law” applicable in Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Eritrea.
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#TPLF claims #federal_forces advancing in #Tigray, warns of risk of renewed conflict
The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has claimed that Ethiopian federal forces are advancing in parts of Tigray, warning that the developments could risk renewed armed conflict and undermine the Pretoria peace agreement.
In a statement issued yesterday, the TPLF accused the federal government of engaging in military actions it said violate the November 2022 Pretoria Agreement, while maintaining that it remains committed to resolving disputes through dialogue and peaceful political means.
The party alleged that federal forces had in recent days opened fire on both military units and civilians, describing the incidents as part of what it said were efforts to push Tigray toward renewed conflict.
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The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has claimed that Ethiopian federal forces are advancing in parts of Tigray, warning that the developments could risk renewed armed conflict and undermine the Pretoria peace agreement.
In a statement issued yesterday, the TPLF accused the federal government of engaging in military actions it said violate the November 2022 Pretoria Agreement, while maintaining that it remains committed to resolving disputes through dialogue and peaceful political means.
The party alleged that federal forces had in recent days opened fire on both military units and civilians, describing the incidents as part of what it said were efforts to push Tigray toward renewed conflict.
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#Ethiopia reportedly hosting #RSF training camp, Reuters investigation finds
Ethiopia is hosting a training camp for fighters linked to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group, according to an investigative report by Reuters citing multiple diplomatic, security, and government sources, allegations that could signal deeper regional involvement in Sudan’s ongoing civil war. Ethiopian authorities have not publicly responded to the claims.
The Reuters investigation, based on interviews with 15 sources including Ethiopian officials, diplomats, and security personnel, as well as satellite imagery analysis, alleges the camp is located in the remote western Benishangul-Gumuz region near the Sudan border. The report said the facility may provide the RSF with new recruits as fighting continues in Sudan.
According to Reuters, eight sources, claimed the UAE financed construction of the site and provided logistical and training support.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=55125
Ethiopia is hosting a training camp for fighters linked to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group, according to an investigative report by Reuters citing multiple diplomatic, security, and government sources, allegations that could signal deeper regional involvement in Sudan’s ongoing civil war. Ethiopian authorities have not publicly responded to the claims.
The Reuters investigation, based on interviews with 15 sources including Ethiopian officials, diplomats, and security personnel, as well as satellite imagery analysis, alleges the camp is located in the remote western Benishangul-Gumuz region near the Sudan border. The report said the facility may provide the RSF with new recruits as fighting continues in Sudan.
According to Reuters, eight sources, claimed the UAE financed construction of the site and provided logistical and training support.
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#Op_ed: Redrawing Borders by Force: Western #Tigray, unmaking of #Ethiopia’s federal system
For decades, Western Tigray was administered as part of Ethiopia’s Tigray Regional State under the 1995 constitution. That order collapsed in November 2020, when #Amhara regional forces, backed by the federal military, seized the area during the war in Tigray. What followed, writes Gebremichael Negas, was not a routine dispute but “a campaign of ethnic cleansing,” involving mass expulsions, sexual violence, and forced demographic change.
Citing Article 46(2), the author warns that “the crisis in Western Tigray is not an isolated border quarrel” but a threat to Ethiopia’s federal system.
The choice, Gebremichael concludes, is clear: uphold the rule of law or accept borders “redrawn by blood and iron.”
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For decades, Western Tigray was administered as part of Ethiopia’s Tigray Regional State under the 1995 constitution. That order collapsed in November 2020, when #Amhara regional forces, backed by the federal military, seized the area during the war in Tigray. What followed, writes Gebremichael Negas, was not a routine dispute but “a campaign of ethnic cleansing,” involving mass expulsions, sexual violence, and forced demographic change.
Citing Article 46(2), the author warns that “the crisis in Western Tigray is not an isolated border quarrel” but a threat to Ethiopia’s federal system.
The choice, Gebremichael concludes, is clear: uphold the rule of law or accept borders “redrawn by blood and iron.”
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#UN rights chief urges de-escalation as tensions rise in #Tigray
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has called on all parties to take urgent steps toward de-escalation amid what he described as a precarious security and human rights situation in Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
In a statement issued today, Türk warned that recent fighting between the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) and regional Tigray Security Forces (TSF) risks deepening an already fragile humanitarian and human rights crisis in northern Ethiopia.
“The situation remains highly volatile, and we fear it will further deteriorate, worsening the region’s already precarious human rights and humanitarian situation,” Türk said. He stressed the need for “concerted and sustained efforts” by all sides, with support from the international community, to reduce tensions through political dialogue and confidence-building measures rather than renewed armed confrontation.
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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has called on all parties to take urgent steps toward de-escalation amid what he described as a precarious security and human rights situation in Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
In a statement issued today, Türk warned that recent fighting between the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) and regional Tigray Security Forces (TSF) risks deepening an already fragile humanitarian and human rights crisis in northern Ethiopia.
“The situation remains highly volatile, and we fear it will further deteriorate, worsening the region’s already precarious human rights and humanitarian situation,” Türk said. He stressed the need for “concerted and sustained efforts” by all sides, with support from the international community, to reduce tensions through political dialogue and confidence-building measures rather than renewed armed confrontation.
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#Sudan pursues $1.5 billion #Pakistan arms deal despite worsening humanitarian crisis
Mekelle - Sudan’s military authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to a roughly $1.5 billion arms agreement with Pakistan despite the country’s deepening humanitarian crisis and growing international concern over continued hostilities, Business Insider Africa reported.
The proposed procurement reportedly focuses on light attack aircraft, drones, and air defense systems aimed at strengthening the Sudanese Armed Forces’ (SAF) aerial capabilities after months of contested control of the skies in their conflict with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Assets under discussion include Karakoram-8 light attack trainers, more than 200 unmanned aerial vehicles, and upgraded air defense equipment.
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Mekelle - Sudan’s military authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to a roughly $1.5 billion arms agreement with Pakistan despite the country’s deepening humanitarian crisis and growing international concern over continued hostilities, Business Insider Africa reported.
The proposed procurement reportedly focuses on light attack aircraft, drones, and air defense systems aimed at strengthening the Sudanese Armed Forces’ (SAF) aerial capabilities after months of contested control of the skies in their conflict with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Assets under discussion include Karakoram-8 light attack trainers, more than 200 unmanned aerial vehicles, and upgraded air defense equipment.
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#ENDF Airborne School graduates combat paratroopers trained for #special_missions
Addis Abeba— The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) said its Airborne School, under the Special Operations Command Training Center, has today graduated combat paratroopers trained to carry out special missions.
Lieutenant General Shuma Abdeta, Commander of the Special Operations Command, attended the graduation ceremony and pinned “chest wings” on the graduates, according to a statement from ENDF.
Addressing the trainees, Lt. Gen. Shuma said the airborne force “is a cradle of great leaders and heroes,” describing it as a unit that “makes the country proud by concluding formidable and complex missions with victory.”
He added that joining the airborne force requires “exceptional bravery,” noting that a paratrooper must be “a determined hero, invincible to any earthly challenge, and capable of overcoming all obstacles to achieve success.”
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Addis Abeba— The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) said its Airborne School, under the Special Operations Command Training Center, has today graduated combat paratroopers trained to carry out special missions.
Lieutenant General Shuma Abdeta, Commander of the Special Operations Command, attended the graduation ceremony and pinned “chest wings” on the graduates, according to a statement from ENDF.
Addressing the trainees, Lt. Gen. Shuma said the airborne force “is a cradle of great leaders and heroes,” describing it as a unit that “makes the country proud by concluding formidable and complex missions with victory.”
He added that joining the airborne force requires “exceptional bravery,” noting that a paratrooper must be “a determined hero, invincible to any earthly challenge, and capable of overcoming all obstacles to achieve success.”
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#Federal Cassation Bench upholds desert allowance for #Metema Hospital staff; #unpaid overtime worsens hardship for health professionals in #Amhara region
Health professionals working in eight government hospitals across the Amhara Region say they are facing severe social and economic hardship due to years of unpaid “desert allowances.” Despite a court ruling in favor of Metema Hospital staff, the payments have yet to be implemented. Furthermore, health workers across the Amhara region report that overtime (duty) payments have not been made for several months....
A health professional at Dabat Primary Hospital testifies to the difficulty he is facing due to delayed duty payment. He describes his situation, saying, “I can’t make ends meet from month to month. I am living on borrowed money. I am married and have a child.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=55137
Health professionals working in eight government hospitals across the Amhara Region say they are facing severe social and economic hardship due to years of unpaid “desert allowances.” Despite a court ruling in favor of Metema Hospital staff, the payments have yet to be implemented. Furthermore, health workers across the Amhara region report that overtime (duty) payments have not been made for several months....
A health professional at Dabat Primary Hospital testifies to the difficulty he is facing due to delayed duty payment. He describes his situation, saying, “I can’t make ends meet from month to month. I am living on borrowed money. I am married and have a child.”
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#South_Sudan Could Be Dragged Into War Next Door
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) captured more than 10 South Sudanese citizens as part of the fight to retake the North Kordofan community of Kazigil in late December 2025.
The South Sudanese were fighting on the side of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has taken parts of the Kordofan region on the border with South Sudan in recent months.
The involvement of South Sudanese fighters on the side of the RSF prompted the Sudanese government to contact its counterparts in South Sudan regarding its citizens. The SAF has claimed since late 2024 that armed groups from South Sudan are fighting on the side of the RSF.
The involvement of South Sudanese citizens on the battlefield reveals the complex relationship between the two countries, one that appears to be dragging South Sudan into the conflict even as it could be on the brink of its own civil war.
“If things fall apart in South Sudan, then that would make it very difficult to separate the war in Sudan from the war in South Sudan,” Alan Boswell, an expert on South Sudan and Sudan for the International Crisis Group, told Al Jazeera last year.
https://adf-magazine.com/2026/02/south-sudan-could-be-dragged-into-war-next-door/
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) captured more than 10 South Sudanese citizens as part of the fight to retake the North Kordofan community of Kazigil in late December 2025.
The South Sudanese were fighting on the side of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has taken parts of the Kordofan region on the border with South Sudan in recent months.
The involvement of South Sudanese fighters on the side of the RSF prompted the Sudanese government to contact its counterparts in South Sudan regarding its citizens. The SAF has claimed since late 2024 that armed groups from South Sudan are fighting on the side of the RSF.
The involvement of South Sudanese citizens on the battlefield reveals the complex relationship between the two countries, one that appears to be dragging South Sudan into the conflict even as it could be on the brink of its own civil war.
“If things fall apart in South Sudan, then that would make it very difficult to separate the war in Sudan from the war in South Sudan,” Alan Boswell, an expert on South Sudan and Sudan for the International Crisis Group, told Al Jazeera last year.
https://adf-magazine.com/2026/02/south-sudan-could-be-dragged-into-war-next-door/
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South Sudan Could Be Dragged Into War Next Door - Africa Defense Forum
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) captured more than 10 South Sudanese citizens as part of the fight to retake the North Kordofan community of Kazigil in late December 2025. The South Sudanese were fighting on the side of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces…
U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Sen. Jim Risch has warned of potential consequences following a Reuters investigative report alleging Ethiopia is hosting a training camp for fighters linked to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
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#Ethiopia, #African Development Bank sign $71.9m financing deal for #climate resilience, livelihoods program
The Ethiopian government and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a financing agreement worth USD 71.9 million to support implementation of the Building Resilience for Food and Livelihoods Ethiopia Component Program, the Ministry of Finance said.
In a statement issued on 10 February 2026, the ministry said the agreement was signed between Finance Minister Ahmed Shide and Alex Mubiru, Director General for East Africa Business Delivery Office at the African Development Bank, which is acting as an accredited entity of the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
According to the ministry, the project will complement the ongoing AfDB-supported Building Resilience for Food and Nutrition Security program, expanding efforts aimed at addressing climate-related vulnerabilities affecting pastoral and agro-pastoral communities.
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The Ethiopian government and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a financing agreement worth USD 71.9 million to support implementation of the Building Resilience for Food and Livelihoods Ethiopia Component Program, the Ministry of Finance said.
In a statement issued on 10 February 2026, the ministry said the agreement was signed between Finance Minister Ahmed Shide and Alex Mubiru, Director General for East Africa Business Delivery Office at the African Development Bank, which is acting as an accredited entity of the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
According to the ministry, the project will complement the ongoing AfDB-supported Building Resilience for Food and Nutrition Security program, expanding efforts aimed at addressing climate-related vulnerabilities affecting pastoral and agro-pastoral communities.
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