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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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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#EBS Television founder Aman Fissehatsion dies
Aman Fissehatsion, founder and Chief Executive Officer of EBS Television, has died after receiving medical treatment for an illness, the station announced today, 11 February 2026.
In a statement issued Wednesday, EBS Television said Aman “played an irreplaceable role in the growth of #Ethiopian media and the success of EBS.” The station described him as “a man of outstanding vision,” adding that while his passing represents a loss to both his family and the institution, “the vision of Aman Fissehatsion will continue.”
The management and staff of EBS Television also expressed what they described as deep sorrow over his death.
Prime Minister #Abiy Ahmed (PhD) extended condolences following the announcement. In a message posted on his official Facebook page, the Prime Minister said Aman was “one of those who played a crucial role in the development of Ethiopia’s private media.”
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Aman Fissehatsion, founder and Chief Executive Officer of EBS Television, has died after receiving medical treatment for an illness, the station announced today, 11 February 2026.
In a statement issued Wednesday, EBS Television said Aman “played an irreplaceable role in the growth of #Ethiopian media and the success of EBS.” The station described him as “a man of outstanding vision,” adding that while his passing represents a loss to both his family and the institution, “the vision of Aman Fissehatsion will continue.”
The management and staff of EBS Television also expressed what they described as deep sorrow over his death.
Prime Minister #Abiy Ahmed (PhD) extended condolences following the announcement. In a message posted on his official Facebook page, the Prime Minister said Aman was “one of those who played a crucial role in the development of Ethiopia’s private media.”
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#Opinion: Mandatory foreign student quota at international schools risks eroding education quality in #Ethiopia
The Ethiopian Ministry of Education recently mandated that international schools enroll at least 30% foreign students or face closure or adoption of the local curriculum. The author, a parent of two children in these schools, links the policy to Education Minister Birhanu Nega’s ideological convictions, revealed in an interview praising the post-revolution 1970s for its “search for equality” and youth who “cared for society and fairness.”
The mandate appears an "unintended outcome of the minister's personal political views," driven by "strong socialist convictions."
Rather than advancing fairness, the author argues it "restricts opportunities" and undermines access to quality education.
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The Ethiopian Ministry of Education recently mandated that international schools enroll at least 30% foreign students or face closure or adoption of the local curriculum. The author, a parent of two children in these schools, links the policy to Education Minister Birhanu Nega’s ideological convictions, revealed in an interview praising the post-revolution 1970s for its “search for equality” and youth who “cared for society and fairness.”
The mandate appears an "unintended outcome of the minister's personal political views," driven by "strong socialist convictions."
Rather than advancing fairness, the author argues it "restricts opportunities" and undermines access to quality education.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=55134
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News: Political parties unveil symbols, slogans ahead of #Ethiopia’s 7th general election
Political parties have begun unveiling the symbols and slogans they will use for Ethiopia’s 7th national general #election, scheduled by the National Election Board of Ethiopia (#NEBE) for 1 June 2026, with the ruling #Prosperity Party and the Coalition for Ethiopian Unity among the first to present their campaign identities.
The Prosperity Party announced on 10 February 2026 that it will contest the election under a “sheaf of wheat” symbol accompanied by the slogan “Ethiopia to an exemplary nation!” The party introduced the symbol and slogan during a forum where it also presented its election manifesto prepared under the same theme.
Meanwhile, the Coalition for Ethiopian Unity told Addis Standard a “thumb” symbol will be used for the upcoming election.
The coalition said the symbol was.....
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Political parties have begun unveiling the symbols and slogans they will use for Ethiopia’s 7th national general #election, scheduled by the National Election Board of Ethiopia (#NEBE) for 1 June 2026, with the ruling #Prosperity Party and the Coalition for Ethiopian Unity among the first to present their campaign identities.
The Prosperity Party announced on 10 February 2026 that it will contest the election under a “sheaf of wheat” symbol accompanied by the slogan “Ethiopia to an exemplary nation!” The party introduced the symbol and slogan during a forum where it also presented its election manifesto prepared under the same theme.
Meanwhile, the Coalition for Ethiopian Unity told Addis Standard a “thumb” symbol will be used for the upcoming election.
The coalition said the symbol was.....
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News: #Amhara security bureau alleges #TPLF, #Eritrea involvement in ongoing conflicts
The Amhara Regional State Peace and Security Bureau has alleged that ongoing conflicts in the Amhara region and elsewhere in #Ethiopia are receiving what it described as “leadership and logistical support from #Mekelle and #Asmara,” referring to the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and Eritrean government.
In a statement released yesterday, the bureau said the public “must understand the reality” that the fighting is not only against groups it characterized as “extremists” but also involves what it described as internal and external actors.
The statement further alleged that a group seeking control over the areas of #Wolkait, #Telemt, and #Raya had assigned what it called a mission to “internal extremist forces” and was mobilizing them to advance that objective.
According to the bureau, the strategy aims to create conflicts across various zones and districts to...
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The Amhara Regional State Peace and Security Bureau has alleged that ongoing conflicts in the Amhara region and elsewhere in #Ethiopia are receiving what it described as “leadership and logistical support from #Mekelle and #Asmara,” referring to the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and Eritrean government.
In a statement released yesterday, the bureau said the public “must understand the reality” that the fighting is not only against groups it characterized as “extremists” but also involves what it described as internal and external actors.
The statement further alleged that a group seeking control over the areas of #Wolkait, #Telemt, and #Raya had assigned what it called a mission to “internal extremist forces” and was mobilizing them to advance that objective.
According to the bureau, the strategy aims to create conflicts across various zones and districts to...
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News: #EPRP says politician #Yeshiwas Assefa arrested, calls for immediate release
The #Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Party (EPRP) has announced that politician Yeshiwas Assefa has been arrested, saying it confirmed the development through his family members.
In a statement issued today, the party said Yeshiwas was taken into custody yesterday, describing the arrest as part of what it called the government’s continued crackdown on citizens engaged in peaceful political activity.
“This is one of the countless acts that demonstrate the government’s ongoing suppression of citizens engaging in peaceful political activities,” the statement read.
The EPRP further argued that such actions cast doubt on the credibility of the upcoming elections, which ruling party officials have repeatedly pledged will be free, fair and democratic. Instead, the party said, the current
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The #Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Party (EPRP) has announced that politician Yeshiwas Assefa has been arrested, saying it confirmed the development through his family members.
In a statement issued today, the party said Yeshiwas was taken into custody yesterday, describing the arrest as part of what it called the government’s continued crackdown on citizens engaged in peaceful political activity.
“This is one of the countless acts that demonstrate the government’s ongoing suppression of citizens engaging in peaceful political activities,” the statement read.
The EPRP further argued that such actions cast doubt on the credibility of the upcoming elections, which ruling party officials have repeatedly pledged will be free, fair and democratic. Instead, the party said, the current
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