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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#Coming_UP: The Standard Signal |Ep. 12 – Ethiopia’s Constitutional Foundation and the Crisis of Western Tigray. Part II
Five years after the war in Tigray began, the constitutional crisis it exposed remains unresolved.
In Part II, Tsedale Lemma continues her conversation with Daniel Berhane, examining whether Ethiopia is still governed by its Constitution — or whether force has replaced law in determining territory.
If territorial disputes are settled outside constitutional order, what does that mean for Ethiopia’s federal future?
Part II premiers at: 7:30 PM tonight.
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#Ethiopia #WesternTigray #ConstitutionalOrder #RuleOfLaw #Federalism #Tigray #HornOfAfrica #AddisStandard
Five years after the war in Tigray began, the constitutional crisis it exposed remains unresolved.
In Part II, Tsedale Lemma continues her conversation with Daniel Berhane, examining whether Ethiopia is still governed by its Constitution — or whether force has replaced law in determining territory.
If territorial disputes are settled outside constitutional order, what does that mean for Ethiopia’s federal future?
Part II premiers at: 7:30 PM tonight.
Subscribe to watch: https://www.youtube.com/@AddisStandard
#Ethiopia #WesternTigray #ConstitutionalOrder #RuleOfLaw #Federalism #Tigray #HornOfAfrica #AddisStandard
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#Premiering_now: The Standard Signal |Ep. 12 – Ethiopia’s Constitutional Foundation and the Crisis of Western Tigray. Part II
In Part II, Tsedale Lemma continues her conversation with Daniel Berhane, examining whether Ethiopia is still governed by its Constitution — or whether force has replaced law in determining territory.
Click here to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaqncChP2Gc
In Part II, Tsedale Lemma continues her conversation with Daniel Berhane, examining whether Ethiopia is still governed by its Constitution — or whether force has replaced law in determining territory.
Click here to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaqncChP2Gc
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The Standard Signal |Ep. 12 Constitutional Foundation and the Crisis of Western Tigray. Part II
Five years after the war in Tigray began, and three years after the Pretoria Agreement, the constitutional questions raised by Western Tigray remain unresolved.
In Part II of this conversation, host Tsedale Lemma continues her discussion with political analyst…
In Part II of this conversation, host Tsedale Lemma continues her discussion with political analyst…
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News: #BRICS membership brings #Ethiopia to qualitatively new level — Russian ambassador
#Russia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Yevgeny Terekhin, has said Ethiopia’s accession to the BRICS bloc marks a “qualitatively new level” in the country’s international engagement, highlighting expanded economic and financial opportunities.
In an interview with Russian state news agency TASS, Terekhin said Ethiopia’s entry into BRICS on 1 January 2024 positioned the country within an association that accounts for 35.6% of global GDP, surpassing the #G7’s 30.3%.
He added that BRICS member states represent a combined economic value of $58.9 trillion, cover 36% of the world’s land area, and comprise 45% of the global population.
According to the ambassador, membership in the bloc provides Ethiopia with access to alternative sources of financing for infrastructure and agricultural projects, which he.....
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#Russia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Yevgeny Terekhin, has said Ethiopia’s accession to the BRICS bloc marks a “qualitatively new level” in the country’s international engagement, highlighting expanded economic and financial opportunities.
In an interview with Russian state news agency TASS, Terekhin said Ethiopia’s entry into BRICS on 1 January 2024 positioned the country within an association that accounts for 35.6% of global GDP, surpassing the #G7’s 30.3%.
He added that BRICS member states represent a combined economic value of $58.9 trillion, cover 36% of the world’s land area, and comprise 45% of the global population.
According to the ambassador, membership in the bloc provides Ethiopia with access to alternative sources of financing for infrastructure and agricultural projects, which he.....
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#Ethiopia: Politician #Yeshiwas Assefa released hours after arrest
Politician Yeshiwas Assefa has been released from custody hours after his arrest was confirmed by his party, the Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Party (#EPRP).
Mistresellassie Tamrat, General Secretary of EPRP, confirmed to Addis Standard that Yeshiwas was released yesterday at approximately 5:00 PM. She said the politician, who is also an EPRP election candidate, was freed after being detained yesterday.
Earlier in the day, EPRP said it had verified through family members that Yeshiwas had been arrested. In a statement, the party described the arrest as “one of the countless acts demonstrating the government's ongoing suppression of citizens engaged in peaceful political activities.”
Yeshiwas, who previously served as chairman of the Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (#EZEMA), has faced prior....
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Politician Yeshiwas Assefa has been released from custody hours after his arrest was confirmed by his party, the Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Party (#EPRP).
Mistresellassie Tamrat, General Secretary of EPRP, confirmed to Addis Standard that Yeshiwas was released yesterday at approximately 5:00 PM. She said the politician, who is also an EPRP election candidate, was freed after being detained yesterday.
Earlier in the day, EPRP said it had verified through family members that Yeshiwas had been arrested. In a statement, the party described the arrest as “one of the countless acts demonstrating the government's ongoing suppression of citizens engaged in peaceful political activities.”
Yeshiwas, who previously served as chairman of the Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (#EZEMA), has faced prior....
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News: #Saudi Foreign Minister visits Addis Abeba a week after Gedion’s #Riyadh trip; talks focus on regional security and stability
#Saudi_Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, has arrived in #Addis_Abeba for an official visit, as #Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia step up diplomatic engagement centered on bilateral ties, regional security, and migration-related issues.
According to a press release from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the visit is aimed at discussing developments in the region and efforts to enhance regional security and stability.
Prime Minister #Abiy Ahmed, who met with Prince Faisal, said he held “productive discussions on a broad range of bilateral and multilateral issues,” noting that talks focused on strengthening longstanding ties, expanding cooperation across key sectors, and enhancing coordination on regional and global matters of mutual interest........
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#Saudi_Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, has arrived in #Addis_Abeba for an official visit, as #Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia step up diplomatic engagement centered on bilateral ties, regional security, and migration-related issues.
According to a press release from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the visit is aimed at discussing developments in the region and efforts to enhance regional security and stability.
Prime Minister #Abiy Ahmed, who met with Prince Faisal, said he held “productive discussions on a broad range of bilateral and multilateral issues,” noting that talks focused on strengthening longstanding ties, expanding cooperation across key sectors, and enhancing coordination on regional and global matters of mutual interest........
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News: #Somali president witnesses #Egyptian troop deployment to AU mission in Somalia
Somali President #Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has witnessed the formation of Egyptian forces assigned to the #African_Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (#AUSSOM), according to a report by Egypt Today, citing a statement from Egypt’s military spokesman.
The formation ceremony was attended by Egypt’s Minister of Defense and Military Production Gen. Abdel Mageed Saqr, Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Ahmed Khalifa, and senior Egyptian military commanders. The military spokesman said the visit included briefings on the preparation, equipping, and operational readiness of Egyptian troops designated for the mission.
The program also featured training exercises and a display of vehicles intended for deployment, with officials stating the forces had completed intensive professional training to ensure....
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Somali President #Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has witnessed the formation of Egyptian forces assigned to the #African_Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (#AUSSOM), according to a report by Egypt Today, citing a statement from Egypt’s military spokesman.
The formation ceremony was attended by Egypt’s Minister of Defense and Military Production Gen. Abdel Mageed Saqr, Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Ahmed Khalifa, and senior Egyptian military commanders. The military spokesman said the visit included briefings on the preparation, equipping, and operational readiness of Egyptian troops designated for the mission.
The program also featured training exercises and a display of vehicles intended for deployment, with officials stating the forces had completed intensive professional training to ensure....
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News: #Ethiopia, #France sign bilateral debt restructuring deal, €81.5 million financing agreement
Ethiopia and France have signed a bilateral debt restructuring agreement alongside a new €81.5 million financing package, in a move both governments described as reinforcing their strategic development partnership and supporting Ethiopia’s ongoing macroeconomic reform program.
The agreements were signed yesterday in #Addis_Abeba by Finance Minister Ahmed Shide and Eléonore Caroit, France’s Minister Delegate for #Europe and Foreign Affairs.
According to Ethiopia’s Ministry of Finance, the two countries concluded the first bilateral debt restructuring agreement between Ethiopia and a member of the Official Creditor Committee (#OCC) under the #G20 Common Framework.
The Ministry said France, which serves as Co-Chair of the OCC, played a key role in reaching the July 2025 Memorandum of Understanding that paved the way for the bilateral deal.
In addition to the....
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Ethiopia and France have signed a bilateral debt restructuring agreement alongside a new €81.5 million financing package, in a move both governments described as reinforcing their strategic development partnership and supporting Ethiopia’s ongoing macroeconomic reform program.
The agreements were signed yesterday in #Addis_Abeba by Finance Minister Ahmed Shide and Eléonore Caroit, France’s Minister Delegate for #Europe and Foreign Affairs.
According to Ethiopia’s Ministry of Finance, the two countries concluded the first bilateral debt restructuring agreement between Ethiopia and a member of the Official Creditor Committee (#OCC) under the #G20 Common Framework.
The Ministry said France, which serves as Co-Chair of the OCC, played a key role in reaching the July 2025 Memorandum of Understanding that paved the way for the bilateral deal.
In addition to the....
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#Op_ed: Renewed Conflict, Repeated Failure: Why #Tigray's peace and recovery depends on women's inclusion
As fighting resumes, Tigray faces a perilous crossroads, writes Batseba Seifu on behalf of GEM Tigray. She cautions, "Any humanitarian, security, or political initiative that excludes women's leadership, perspectives, and lived experiences is bound to fail."
Batseba highlights that women have long been first responders, mediators, and caregivers, yet their voices are largely absent from formal decision-making. Gender-disaggregated research shows female-headed households face hunger 24% more than male-headed households, reflecting structural inequalities intensified by conflict. Humanitarian interventions often overlook these realities, leaving the most vulnerable unassisted.
The author emphasizes, “Only by placing women at the heart of response efforts can we hope to protect civilians, restore services, and build a durable, just peace for all.”
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As fighting resumes, Tigray faces a perilous crossroads, writes Batseba Seifu on behalf of GEM Tigray. She cautions, "Any humanitarian, security, or political initiative that excludes women's leadership, perspectives, and lived experiences is bound to fail."
Batseba highlights that women have long been first responders, mediators, and caregivers, yet their voices are largely absent from formal decision-making. Gender-disaggregated research shows female-headed households face hunger 24% more than male-headed households, reflecting structural inequalities intensified by conflict. Humanitarian interventions often overlook these realities, leaving the most vulnerable unassisted.
The author emphasizes, “Only by placing women at the heart of response efforts can we hope to protect civilians, restore services, and build a durable, just peace for all.”
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News: Trade minister, #EU envoy discuss #WTO accession, bilateral trade cooperation
#Ethiopia’s Minister of Trade and Regional Integration, Kasahun Gofe (PhD), held talks with European Union Ambassador to Ethiopia Sophie From-Emmesberger on bilateral trade cooperation, including Ethiopia’s bid to join the World Trade Organization (WTO) and ongoing market access negotiations, the ministry said.
According to the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration, discussions focused on strengthening Ethiopia-EU trade ties and advancing negotiations related to Ethiopia’s WTO accession process.
Minister Kasahun said the ambassador expressed the European Union’s support for Ethiopia’s goal of completing its WTO accession by 2026, adding that both sides explored ways to conclude bilateral market access negotiations within a short timeframe.
The meeting also addressed implementation of the Eco......
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#Ethiopia’s Minister of Trade and Regional Integration, Kasahun Gofe (PhD), held talks with European Union Ambassador to Ethiopia Sophie From-Emmesberger on bilateral trade cooperation, including Ethiopia’s bid to join the World Trade Organization (WTO) and ongoing market access negotiations, the ministry said.
According to the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration, discussions focused on strengthening Ethiopia-EU trade ties and advancing negotiations related to Ethiopia’s WTO accession process.
Minister Kasahun said the ambassador expressed the European Union’s support for Ethiopia’s goal of completing its WTO accession by 2026, adding that both sides explored ways to conclude bilateral market access negotiations within a short timeframe.
The meeting also addressed implementation of the Eco......
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News: National Bank amends #forex directive allowing international payment cards, easing FX account rules
The National Bank of #Ethiopia (#NBE) has issued a new foreign exchange directive allowing domestic banks to issue internationally recognized payment cards and introducing a series of measures aimed at easing foreign exchange administration and supporting business activity.
Directive No. FXD/04/2026, which came into force on 12 February 2026, amends the earlier foreign exchange directive issued in 2024. The central bank said the revision is intended to relax foreign exchange administration, enhance market development, and strengthen business confidence.
Among the key changes, banks are now permitted to issue internationally recognized prepaid or debit cards for foreign currency account holders & load foreign currency based on customer instructions without requiring visas or air tickets.
The directive also authorizes banks to process advance payments...
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The National Bank of #Ethiopia (#NBE) has issued a new foreign exchange directive allowing domestic banks to issue internationally recognized payment cards and introducing a series of measures aimed at easing foreign exchange administration and supporting business activity.
Directive No. FXD/04/2026, which came into force on 12 February 2026, amends the earlier foreign exchange directive issued in 2024. The central bank said the revision is intended to relax foreign exchange administration, enhance market development, and strengthen business confidence.
Among the key changes, banks are now permitted to issue internationally recognized prepaid or debit cards for foreign currency account holders & load foreign currency based on customer instructions without requiring visas or air tickets.
The directive also authorizes banks to process advance payments...
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News: #Ethiopia shows slight improvement in global corruption index, governance concerns remain
Ethiopia recorded a modest improvement in #Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (#CPI), reflecting a slight shift in #global perceptions of public sector corruption, though governance challenges continue to persist.
According to the latest CPI release, Ethiopia scored 38 out of 100, ranking 96th out of 182 countries and territories assessed. This marks a small increase from the 2024 score of 37, when the country ranked 99th out of 180 countries.
The CPI, published annually by Transparency International, measures perceived levels of public sector corruption on a scale from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).
The 2025 report indicates that more than two-thirds of countries scored below 50, while the global average dropped to a new low, highlighting persistent governance challenges worldwide.
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Ethiopia recorded a modest improvement in #Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (#CPI), reflecting a slight shift in #global perceptions of public sector corruption, though governance challenges continue to persist.
According to the latest CPI release, Ethiopia scored 38 out of 100, ranking 96th out of 182 countries and territories assessed. This marks a small increase from the 2024 score of 37, when the country ranked 99th out of 180 countries.
The CPI, published annually by Transparency International, measures perceived levels of public sector corruption on a scale from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).
The 2025 report indicates that more than two-thirds of countries scored below 50, while the global average dropped to a new low, highlighting persistent governance challenges worldwide.
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News: #Somalia coordinating with Saudi-led partners to shield #Horn from ‘reckless escalation,’ president Hassan Sheikh says
Somalia’s President #Hassan_Sheikh Mohamud said his government is acting in close coordination with partners led by Saudi Arabia to safeguard stability and shield the Horn of #Africa from what he described as “reckless escalation” following #Israel’s reported recognition of #Somaliland.
In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Mohamud warned that any recognition of Somaliland as an independent state constitutes “a blatant violation” of Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial unity, and risks undermining regional peace and security in the Horn and along the Red Sea corridor.
He outlined a three-pronged political and legal strategy to counter the move. The first track involves immediate diplomatic engagement at the United Nations, African Union (#AU), & Organization...
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Somalia’s President #Hassan_Sheikh Mohamud said his government is acting in close coordination with partners led by Saudi Arabia to safeguard stability and shield the Horn of #Africa from what he described as “reckless escalation” following #Israel’s reported recognition of #Somaliland.
In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Mohamud warned that any recognition of Somaliland as an independent state constitutes “a blatant violation” of Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial unity, and risks undermining regional peace and security in the Horn and along the Red Sea corridor.
He outlined a three-pronged political and legal strategy to counter the move. The first track involves immediate diplomatic engagement at the United Nations, African Union (#AU), & Organization...
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News: #Ethiopian Airlines says houses provided for farmers displaced by #Bishoftu airport project as some residents report lack of compensation
Ethiopian Airlines Group says it has built and handed over standard housing in Bishoftu to farmers displaced by the construction of the planned Bishoftu International Airport, while some affected residents continue to report lack of compensation and adequate resettlement support.
Speaking at a press briefing 10 February 2026 presenting the airline group’s six-month performance report, Chief Executive Officer #Mesfin_Tasew said farmers whose land was taken for the project “have already moved into their new houses.”
He added that livelihood support measures, including job opportunities, had also been prepared for displaced residents. “Most have already started working, while the remaining few are close to completion,” he said.
However, residents from #Abu_Lugna, one of the areas affected by the airport development....
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Ethiopian Airlines Group says it has built and handed over standard housing in Bishoftu to farmers displaced by the construction of the planned Bishoftu International Airport, while some affected residents continue to report lack of compensation and adequate resettlement support.
Speaking at a press briefing 10 February 2026 presenting the airline group’s six-month performance report, Chief Executive Officer #Mesfin_Tasew said farmers whose land was taken for the project “have already moved into their new houses.”
He added that livelihood support measures, including job opportunities, had also been prepared for displaced residents. “Most have already started working, while the remaining few are close to completion,” he said.
However, residents from #Abu_Lugna, one of the areas affected by the airport development....
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News: #TPLF says it ‘will not stay idle’ if #Pretoria deal is breached, urges AU, US, EU to move beyond concern statements
The chairman of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), Debretsion Gebremichael (PhD), has warned that the party “will not stay idle” if the Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (#CoHA) is breached and the group comes under attack, while dismissing claims that it has been “weakened and dispersed.”
He also urged international actors including the African Union (#AU), the #United_States, and the European Union (#EU) to move beyond expressions of concern and take concrete action to safeguard the fragile peace process.
Speaking at a press briefing today, Debretsion rejected assertions that the TPLF has lost cohesion. “They say we are weakened and dispersed. But our answer is: we are not dispersed when it comes to our survival and security,” he said.
Debretsion also said he has been in frequent contact with representatives....
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The chairman of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), Debretsion Gebremichael (PhD), has warned that the party “will not stay idle” if the Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (#CoHA) is breached and the group comes under attack, while dismissing claims that it has been “weakened and dispersed.”
He also urged international actors including the African Union (#AU), the #United_States, and the European Union (#EU) to move beyond expressions of concern and take concrete action to safeguard the fragile peace process.
Speaking at a press briefing today, Debretsion rejected assertions that the TPLF has lost cohesion. “They say we are weakened and dispersed. But our answer is: we are not dispersed when it comes to our survival and security,” he said.
Debretsion also said he has been in frequent contact with representatives....
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#Trump cannot end deportation protections for South_Sudanese nationals, #US judge rules
A federal judge on Thursday blocked U.S. President Donald Trump's administration from ending temporary protections from deportation that had allowed hundreds of South Sudanese nationals to live and work in the United States.
U.S. District Judge Patti Saris in Boston concluded that U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had likely acted unlawfully by providing a "pretextual" reason for terminating South Sudan's Temporary Protected Status designation and not disclosing the real factor motivating her action.
That status is available to people whose home countries have experienced natural disasters, armed conflicts or other extraordinary events. It provides eligible migrants with work authorisation and temporary protection from deportation.
Noem in November published a notice terminating TPS for conflict-ridden South Sudan, saying the country no longer met the conditions for the designation, which was first issued in 2011.
https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-cannot-end-deportation-protections-south-sudanese-nationals-us-judge-rules
A federal judge on Thursday blocked U.S. President Donald Trump's administration from ending temporary protections from deportation that had allowed hundreds of South Sudanese nationals to live and work in the United States.
U.S. District Judge Patti Saris in Boston concluded that U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had likely acted unlawfully by providing a "pretextual" reason for terminating South Sudan's Temporary Protected Status designation and not disclosing the real factor motivating her action.
That status is available to people whose home countries have experienced natural disasters, armed conflicts or other extraordinary events. It provides eligible migrants with work authorisation and temporary protection from deportation.
Noem in November published a notice terminating TPS for conflict-ridden South Sudan, saying the country no longer met the conditions for the designation, which was first issued in 2011.
https://www.newarab.com/news/trump-cannot-end-deportation-protections-south-sudanese-nationals-us-judge-rules
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Trump cannot end deportation protections for South Sudanese nationals, US judge rules
A US district judge found it was unlawful to provide a "pretextual" reason for terminating South Sudan’s Temporary Protected Status designation.
News: #Election Board extends voter, candidate registration timelines for 2026 general election
Addi Abeba- The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has announced an extension of deadlines for voter and candidate registration, citing the need to complete outstanding preparatory work ahead of Ethiopia’s 7th General Election scheduled for 2026.
The Board disclosed the decision during a press briefing yesterday on pre-election preparations.
Melatwork Hailu, NEBE Chairperson, said the extension follows requests and challenges reported by political parties and independent candidates who were unable to complete registration within the previously set timeframe, as well as the Board’s need to finalize remaining preparatory activities.
Accordingly, voter registration, initially scheduled to begin on 14 February 2026, has been postponed and will now start on 07 March 2026.
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Addi Abeba- The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has announced an extension of deadlines for voter and candidate registration, citing the need to complete outstanding preparatory work ahead of Ethiopia’s 7th General Election scheduled for 2026.
The Board disclosed the decision during a press briefing yesterday on pre-election preparations.
Melatwork Hailu, NEBE Chairperson, said the extension follows requests and challenges reported by political parties and independent candidates who were unable to complete registration within the previously set timeframe, as well as the Board’s need to finalize remaining preparatory activities.
Accordingly, voter registration, initially scheduled to begin on 14 February 2026, has been postponed and will now start on 07 March 2026.
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