News: #Italy pledges deeper #Africa cooperation at second Italy–Africa summit in Addis Abeba
Italy pledged to deepen cooperation with African countries during the second Italy–Africa summit held yesterday evening in Addis Abeba, focusing on projects under Italy’s Mattei Plan for Africa in sectors including energy, infrastructure, trade, and migration.
Italian Prime Minister #Giorgia Meloni said the initiative aims to promote investment-driven partnerships rather than traditional aid, stressing collaboration aligned with African priorities. She also said Italy has “no interest in exploiting migration to obtain cheap labour” and vowed to address the “root causes” of migration. “We want to build things together,” she added, underscoring partnerships responsive to African countries’ needs.
Prime Minister #Abiy Ahmed called for equal and mutually beneficial engagement, urging a shift from donor-recipient dynamics toward cooperation...
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Italy pledged to deepen cooperation with African countries during the second Italy–Africa summit held yesterday evening in Addis Abeba, focusing on projects under Italy’s Mattei Plan for Africa in sectors including energy, infrastructure, trade, and migration.
Italian Prime Minister #Giorgia Meloni said the initiative aims to promote investment-driven partnerships rather than traditional aid, stressing collaboration aligned with African priorities. She also said Italy has “no interest in exploiting migration to obtain cheap labour” and vowed to address the “root causes” of migration. “We want to build things together,” she added, underscoring partnerships responsive to African countries’ needs.
Prime Minister #Abiy Ahmed called for equal and mutually beneficial engagement, urging a shift from donor-recipient dynamics toward cooperation...
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News: #Eritrean president meets #Saudi deputy FM in Asmara following #Riyadh– #Addis diplomatic engagements
President Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea held talks with Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al-Khereiji, Deputy Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, during a meeting in Asmara, according to Eritrea’s Ministry of Information.
The meeting, held Thursday at the Denden Guest House, focused on strengthening longstanding bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across political, economic, security, cultural, and social sectors. The information ministry said discussions also covered shared perspectives on regional and international developments, including the role of Red Sea littoral states in maintaining regional peace and stability.
Eritrea’s Foreign Minister Osman Saleh attended the talks alongside senior Saudi officials...
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President Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea held talks with Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al-Khereiji, Deputy Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, during a meeting in Asmara, according to Eritrea’s Ministry of Information.
The meeting, held Thursday at the Denden Guest House, focused on strengthening longstanding bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across political, economic, security, cultural, and social sectors. The information ministry said discussions also covered shared perspectives on regional and international developments, including the role of Red Sea littoral states in maintaining regional peace and stability.
Eritrea’s Foreign Minister Osman Saleh attended the talks alongside senior Saudi officials...
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#WFP condemns attacks on aid convoys, facilities in #Sudan
The World Food Programme has condemned a series of recent attacks on its trucks, assets, and facilities in Sudan, warning that the incidents have killed and injured humanitarian workers while disrupting delivery of life-saving food assistance to vulnerable civilians.
In a statement, the agency said four incidents over the past 10 days targeted humanitarian operations as aid workers were distributing food assistance. WFP described the attacks as unacceptable and stressed that humanitarian personnel and assets must never be targeted.
The organization also rejected what it called false social media claims alleging its trucks were transporting non-humanitarian items, saying such reports are unfounded and increase risks to aid workers and operations.
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The World Food Programme has condemned a series of recent attacks on its trucks, assets, and facilities in Sudan, warning that the incidents have killed and injured humanitarian workers while disrupting delivery of life-saving food assistance to vulnerable civilians.
In a statement, the agency said four incidents over the past 10 days targeted humanitarian operations as aid workers were distributing food assistance. WFP described the attacks as unacceptable and stressed that humanitarian personnel and assets must never be targeted.
The organization also rejected what it called false social media claims alleging its trucks were transporting non-humanitarian items, saying such reports are unfounded and increase risks to aid workers and operations.
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Abiy Ahmed meets António Guterres on #AU summit sidelines
Abiy Ahmed held talks today with António Guterres on the sidelines of the African Union Summit, focusing on multilateral priorities, according to a statement shared by the Ethiopian premier after the meeting.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres for what he described as a “constructive discussion” centered on multilateral cooperation and shared priorities.
In a social media post following the meeting, the prime minister said the discussions focused on key multilateral issues, without providing additional details about specific outcomes or agreements.
The talks took place alongside the ongoing African Union Summit, where leaders and high-level officials have gathered in Addis Abeba to discuss regional and international matters.
Abiy Ahmed held talks today with António Guterres on the sidelines of the African Union Summit, focusing on multilateral priorities, according to a statement shared by the Ethiopian premier after the meeting.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres for what he described as a “constructive discussion” centered on multilateral cooperation and shared priorities.
In a social media post following the meeting, the prime minister said the discussions focused on key multilateral issues, without providing additional details about specific outcomes or agreements.
The talks took place alongside the ongoing African Union Summit, where leaders and high-level officials have gathered in Addis Abeba to discuss regional and international matters.
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#Op_ed: Crumbling of Rentier Fortress: #Ethiopia’s maritime pivot, decline of #Djibouti’s monopoly
In this op-ed, Adam Daud Ahmed argues that for three decades, the Horn of Africa rested on a fragile arrangement: Ethiopia relied almost entirely on Djibouti for maritime access, while Djibouti turned geography into political and economic leverage. He notes, “That arrangement is now in terminal decline.”
Ahmed points to the January 2024 MoU between Ethiopia and #Somaliland on #Berbera port as the turning point, aimed at “diversifying its access to seaports.” For Djibouti—once handling over 95% of Ethiopia’s trade—the move threatens “a rent-based model” already strained by debt.
He emphasizes, “The Horn of #Africa is no longer organized around a single gatekeeper,” contending, “Rentier systems seldom survive erosion of monopoly; they either reform or they fracture.”
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In this op-ed, Adam Daud Ahmed argues that for three decades, the Horn of Africa rested on a fragile arrangement: Ethiopia relied almost entirely on Djibouti for maritime access, while Djibouti turned geography into political and economic leverage. He notes, “That arrangement is now in terminal decline.”
Ahmed points to the January 2024 MoU between Ethiopia and #Somaliland on #Berbera port as the turning point, aimed at “diversifying its access to seaports.” For Djibouti—once handling over 95% of Ethiopia’s trade—the move threatens “a rent-based model” already strained by debt.
He emphasizes, “The Horn of #Africa is no longer organized around a single gatekeeper,” contending, “Rentier systems seldom survive erosion of monopoly; they either reform or they fracture.”
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AU Summit in Addis Ababa highlights new investment partnerships amid rising regional security tensions. From Italy’s Mattei Plan to security developments in Tigray, Sudan, Somalia, and beyond — here’s your weekly recap from Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.
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AU Summit in Addis Ababa: Leaders Push Investment Partnerships Amid Regional Security Strains
This week’s recap covers major developments across the Ethiopia and Horn of Africa:
Giorgia Meloni pledges deeper Africa cooperation under Italy’s Mattei Plan at the Addis Ababa summit.
Abiy Ahmed calls for equal, mutually beneficial partnerships.
Residents…
Giorgia Meloni pledges deeper Africa cooperation under Italy’s Mattei Plan at the Addis Ababa summit.
Abiy Ahmed calls for equal, mutually beneficial partnerships.
Residents…
#Türkiye’s President Erdoğan to visit #UAE, #Ethiopia next week
Addis Abeba – Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is scheduled to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ethiopia next week as part of a two-nation tour according to Türkiye’s Communications Bureau.
The bureau said President Erdoğan will first travel to Abu Dhabi on Monday, where he is expected to meet with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Discussions are anticipated to focus on expanding cooperation between Türkiye and the UAE, as well as regional and global developments.
On Tuesday, President Erdoğan will arrive in Addis Abeba at the invitation of Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed. The Communications Bureau noted that several agreements and documents whose negotiations have been finalized are expected to be signed during the visits.
The announcement comes amid heightened regional attention over the ongoing conflict in neighboring Sudan.
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Addis Abeba – Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is scheduled to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ethiopia next week as part of a two-nation tour according to Türkiye’s Communications Bureau.
The bureau said President Erdoğan will first travel to Abu Dhabi on Monday, where he is expected to meet with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Discussions are anticipated to focus on expanding cooperation between Türkiye and the UAE, as well as regional and global developments.
On Tuesday, President Erdoğan will arrive in Addis Abeba at the invitation of Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed. The Communications Bureau noted that several agreements and documents whose negotiations have been finalized are expected to be signed during the visits.
The announcement comes amid heightened regional attention over the ongoing conflict in neighboring Sudan.
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#China to implement zero tariffs on imports from 53 #African countries
China will implement zero-tariff measures for 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, starting May 1, 2026, according to a statement.
China will continue negotiating and signing joint economic partnership agreements, and further expand market access for African exports through upgraded mechanisms such as the "green channel," said the statement.
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China will implement zero-tariff measures for 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, starting May 1, 2026, according to a statement.
China will continue negotiating and signing joint economic partnership agreements, and further expand market access for African exports through upgraded mechanisms such as the "green channel," said the statement.
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#Türkiye sends #drillship to #Somalia for first overseas mission
Türkiye on Sunday dispatched its deep-sea drillship Cagri Bey to Somalia for its first mission abroad, a move Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar called a historic step in the country’s offshore energy drive.
Speaking at a ceremony at Tasucu Port in Mersin, Bayraktar said the vessel is expected to reach Mogadishu in about 45 days and begin drilling in April at the Curad-1 well.
Türkiye and Somalia signed agreements in 2024 covering onshore and offshore oil and gas exploration. The seismic vessel Oruc Reis previously completed surveys in three offshore blocks.
Since the beginning of the year, Türkiye has signed strategic agreements with US-based ExxonMobil and Chevron and UK-based BP in oil and gas exploration, Bayraktar said. Another overseas offshore partnership agreement with an international company is planned for next week, he added.
Bayraktar said Türkiye aims for its national oil company to reach production of around 500,000 barrels of oil and gas per day by 2028, with a longer-term goal of increasing capacity to 1 million barrels per day.
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Türkiye on Sunday dispatched its deep-sea drillship Cagri Bey to Somalia for its first mission abroad, a move Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar called a historic step in the country’s offshore energy drive.
Speaking at a ceremony at Tasucu Port in Mersin, Bayraktar said the vessel is expected to reach Mogadishu in about 45 days and begin drilling in April at the Curad-1 well.
Türkiye and Somalia signed agreements in 2024 covering onshore and offshore oil and gas exploration. The seismic vessel Oruc Reis previously completed surveys in three offshore blocks.
Since the beginning of the year, Türkiye has signed strategic agreements with US-based ExxonMobil and Chevron and UK-based BP in oil and gas exploration, Bayraktar said. Another overseas offshore partnership agreement with an international company is planned for next week, he added.
Bayraktar said Türkiye aims for its national oil company to reach production of around 500,000 barrels of oil and gas per day by 2028, with a longer-term goal of increasing capacity to 1 million barrels per day.
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Türkiye sends drillship to Somalia for first overseas mission
Energy minister calls deployment historic step in offshore push
#Sudan’s Democratic Bloc split over unauthorized talks in #Ethiopia
Public divisions emerged within Sudan’s Freedom and Change – Democratic Bloc on Sunday after member organizations held unauthorized meetings with international mediators in the Ethiopian capital, #Addis_Abeba.
The “Quintuple Mechanism”—comprising the #African_Union, #IGAD, the #United_Nations, the #Arab_League, and the #European_Union—is seeking to bridge the gap between Sudanese political forces to launch a process on the country’s future governance.
Democratic Bloc spokesperson Juma al-Wakil disavowed the delegation in Addis Ababa, stating the coalition “did not participate in the meeting and did not send a representative delegation.” He added that no authorization had been issued for any entity to represent the bloc in the consultations.
Al-Wakil, who is affiliated with Minni Minawi’s Sudan Liberation Movement (#SLM), said that if members participated, they did so in a “personal or ....
https://sudantribune.com/article/310749
Public divisions emerged within Sudan’s Freedom and Change – Democratic Bloc on Sunday after member organizations held unauthorized meetings with international mediators in the Ethiopian capital, #Addis_Abeba.
The “Quintuple Mechanism”—comprising the #African_Union, #IGAD, the #United_Nations, the #Arab_League, and the #European_Union—is seeking to bridge the gap between Sudanese political forces to launch a process on the country’s future governance.
Democratic Bloc spokesperson Juma al-Wakil disavowed the delegation in Addis Ababa, stating the coalition “did not participate in the meeting and did not send a representative delegation.” He added that no authorization had been issued for any entity to represent the bloc in the consultations.
Al-Wakil, who is affiliated with Minni Minawi’s Sudan Liberation Movement (#SLM), said that if members participated, they did so in a “personal or ....
https://sudantribune.com/article/310749
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News: Poor market functionality persists across #Ethiopia despite slight easing of household costs
More than half of assessed #markets across Ethiopia showed poor functionality between late December 2025 and early January 2026, underscoring continued supply disruptions despite a slight decline in household expenditure costs, a recent Joint Market Monitoring Initiative factsheet indicates.
According to the report, more than half (52%) of assessed markets across Ethiopia were found to have poor functionality, with the highest prevalence reported in #Gambella (100%), #Amhara (74%), #Afar (67%), and #Oromia (63%).
The deterioration was largely linked to ongoing conflict, particularly in Gambella, Amhara, and Oromia, which disrupted trade routes and restricted trader movement.
Additional pressure came from fuel shortages and rising transportation costs that constrained commodity supply and weakened market integration.
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More than half of assessed #markets across Ethiopia showed poor functionality between late December 2025 and early January 2026, underscoring continued supply disruptions despite a slight decline in household expenditure costs, a recent Joint Market Monitoring Initiative factsheet indicates.
According to the report, more than half (52%) of assessed markets across Ethiopia were found to have poor functionality, with the highest prevalence reported in #Gambella (100%), #Amhara (74%), #Afar (67%), and #Oromia (63%).
The deterioration was largely linked to ongoing conflict, particularly in Gambella, Amhara, and Oromia, which disrupted trade routes and restricted trader movement.
Additional pressure came from fuel shortages and rising transportation costs that constrained commodity supply and weakened market integration.
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News: #Erdoğan postpones #UAE visit over Mohammed bin Zayed’s illness
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of #Türkiye, has postponed his planned visit to the United Arab Emirates after holding a phone call with Emirati President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to convey his wishes for a swift recovery following reports of a recent health issue.
During the telephone conversation, President Erdoğan expressed his concern over Sheikh Mohammed’s condition and extended his get-well wishes, reaffirming the importance Türkiye places on its relations with the UAE and the well-being of its leadership.
In light of the illness, Erdoğan decided to postpone his scheduled February 16 visit to Abu Dhabi. Turkish officials said the visit would be rescheduled at a mutually convenient time once the UAE leader’s condition improves.
The postponement comes as Erdoğan is also expected to visit #Ethiopia....
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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of #Türkiye, has postponed his planned visit to the United Arab Emirates after holding a phone call with Emirati President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to convey his wishes for a swift recovery following reports of a recent health issue.
During the telephone conversation, President Erdoğan expressed his concern over Sheikh Mohammed’s condition and extended his get-well wishes, reaffirming the importance Türkiye places on its relations with the UAE and the well-being of its leadership.
In light of the illness, Erdoğan decided to postpone his scheduled February 16 visit to Abu Dhabi. Turkish officials said the visit would be rescheduled at a mutually convenient time once the UAE leader’s condition improves.
The postponement comes as Erdoğan is also expected to visit #Ethiopia....
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#Opinion: From Disillusionment to Action: Questions #Tigray’s political class can no longer avoid
Tigray stands at an existential crossroads, where “how elites think, speak, and act matters as much as armies,” writes the author. He argues that the region’s political class faces deep disillusionment, forged through "years of sustained suffering without justice" and a largely unfulfilled peace process.
Yet, this collective exhaustion carries a grave risk. When skepticism eclipses strategy, Tigray confronts the threat of "collective political disarmament." Internal critique is essential, but advocating dismantlement under siege is not reform—it is "capitulation by proxy."
To survive, Tigrayan elites must adhere to a "minimal set of shared principles" prioritizing "collective survival over factional victory," refusing to legitimize "structures of collective punishment" or reduce justice to a bargaining chip.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=55195
Tigray stands at an existential crossroads, where “how elites think, speak, and act matters as much as armies,” writes the author. He argues that the region’s political class faces deep disillusionment, forged through "years of sustained suffering without justice" and a largely unfulfilled peace process.
Yet, this collective exhaustion carries a grave risk. When skepticism eclipses strategy, Tigray confronts the threat of "collective political disarmament." Internal critique is essential, but advocating dismantlement under siege is not reform—it is "capitulation by proxy."
To survive, Tigrayan elites must adhere to a "minimal set of shared principles" prioritizing "collective survival over factional victory," refusing to legitimize "structures of collective punishment" or reduce justice to a bargaining chip.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=55195
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News: #Tigray Independence Party blames #TPLF, federal authorities for stalled Pretoria deal; warns against “looming threat of war”
The Tigray Independence Party (#TIP) has warned of a potential return to conflict in Tigray, accusing the Tigray People’s Liberation Front leadership and the Federal Government of Ethiopia of failing to fully implement the #Pretoria peace agreement and protect the interests of civilians.
In a statement issued Sunday, the party said large parts of Tigray remain outside the regional administration’s control, while many displaced residents continue to lack durable resettlement solutions.
It also alleged that internal divisions within the TPLF and its military command have weakened institutions, fractured armed forces cohesion, and contributed to the region’s diplomatic isolation.
The party rejected what it described as attempts to mobilize the population for renewed conflict, arguing that another war would neither restore....
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The Tigray Independence Party (#TIP) has warned of a potential return to conflict in Tigray, accusing the Tigray People’s Liberation Front leadership and the Federal Government of Ethiopia of failing to fully implement the #Pretoria peace agreement and protect the interests of civilians.
In a statement issued Sunday, the party said large parts of Tigray remain outside the regional administration’s control, while many displaced residents continue to lack durable resettlement solutions.
It also alleged that internal divisions within the TPLF and its military command have weakened institutions, fractured armed forces cohesion, and contributed to the region’s diplomatic isolation.
The party rejected what it described as attempts to mobilize the population for renewed conflict, arguing that another war would neither restore....
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News: #Irish Minister begins official visit to #Ethiopia, Uganda to strengthen development and trade ties
Ireland’s Minister of State for International Development and the Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, has begun a visit to Ethiopia and #Uganda aimed at strengthening development partnerships, supporting poverty reduction programmes, and expanding economic cooperation across East Africa.
According to the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs, Minister Richmond’s visit, starting on Monday, 16 February, will include meetings with senior government officials and visits to communities supported by Irish Aid, Ireland’s international development programme.
His engagements in Ethiopia will highlight Ireland’s contributions to health, gender equality, and services for survivors of sexual and gender based violence.
A key focus will be on projects in the Ethiopian Somali Region, ....
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Ireland’s Minister of State for International Development and the Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, has begun a visit to Ethiopia and #Uganda aimed at strengthening development partnerships, supporting poverty reduction programmes, and expanding economic cooperation across East Africa.
According to the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs, Minister Richmond’s visit, starting on Monday, 16 February, will include meetings with senior government officials and visits to communities supported by Irish Aid, Ireland’s international development programme.
His engagements in Ethiopia will highlight Ireland’s contributions to health, gender equality, and services for survivors of sexual and gender based violence.
A key focus will be on projects in the Ethiopian Somali Region, ....
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News: #UN reports Over 6,000 killed in #Sudan’s El Fasher in three days as RSF took control
At least 6,000 civilians were killed in just three days during an assault on the #Darfur city of #El_Fasher, according to a new report by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (#OHCHR).
The report describes a wave of violence that has shocked human rights monitors, highlighting the scale of atrocities committed by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) and allied militias.
According to the report, the killings occurred between October 25 and 27, 2025, as RSF fighters and allied paramilitaries overran El Fasher. On October 26, the RSF, along with their allied Arab militias known as Janjaweed, seized control of el-Fasher, the Sudanese army’s last remaining stronghold in Darfur, and launched a violent campaign across the city and its surrounding areas after enduring...
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At least 6,000 civilians were killed in just three days during an assault on the #Darfur city of #El_Fasher, according to a new report by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (#OHCHR).
The report describes a wave of violence that has shocked human rights monitors, highlighting the scale of atrocities committed by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) and allied militias.
According to the report, the killings occurred between October 25 and 27, 2025, as RSF fighters and allied paramilitaries overran El Fasher. On October 26, the RSF, along with their allied Arab militias known as Janjaweed, seized control of el-Fasher, the Sudanese army’s last remaining stronghold in Darfur, and launched a violent campaign across the city and its surrounding areas after enduring...
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News: #Ethiopia among fastest-growing global tourism destinations with 15% surge in arrivals, says #UN Tourism
Ethiopia recorded a 15% increase in international tourist arrivals in 2025, emerging as one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations globally, according to a report by the BBC citing the latest global tourism data and the UN Tourism World Tourism Barometer.
The BBC attributed Ethiopia’s tourism rebound partly to improved stability following years of reduced travel linked to the conflict in the #Tigray region. The resumption of flights to northern destinations beginning in 2023 and renewed travel interest in 2024 helped lay the groundwork for recovery.
Ethiopia’s growth contributed to #Africa’s overall 8% increase in international arrivals, making the continent the fastest-growing region globally, according to the Barometer.
The report also noted that authorities & industry stakeholders have taken steps to rebuild traveler confidence, including...
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Ethiopia recorded a 15% increase in international tourist arrivals in 2025, emerging as one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations globally, according to a report by the BBC citing the latest global tourism data and the UN Tourism World Tourism Barometer.
The BBC attributed Ethiopia’s tourism rebound partly to improved stability following years of reduced travel linked to the conflict in the #Tigray region. The resumption of flights to northern destinations beginning in 2023 and renewed travel interest in 2024 helped lay the groundwork for recovery.
Ethiopia’s growth contributed to #Africa’s overall 8% increase in international arrivals, making the continent the fastest-growing region globally, according to the Barometer.
The report also noted that authorities & industry stakeholders have taken steps to rebuild traveler confidence, including...
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News: Former #Sudan PM Hamdok says Islamist factions major obstacle to ending war
Abdalla Hamdok, Former Sudanese Prime Minister and head of the Somoud civilian coalition, has said Islamist factions linked to Sudan’s former ruling party are among the main obstacles to ending the country’s nearly three-year civil war, according to a report by Abu Dhabi-based newspaper The National.
Speaking to the newspaper on the sidelines of the 39th African Union summit in #Addis_Abeba, Hamdok said Islamist groups and the National Congress Party (#NCP) — the political party of ousted president Omar Al Bashir — remains key actors resisting peace initiatives and efforts to reach a broader national consensus.
He also criticized Sudan’s army chief, Gen Abdel Fattah #Al_Burhan, for insisting on a military solution to defeat the rival Rapid Support Forces (#RSF). Al Burhan has publicly ruled out peace....
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Abdalla Hamdok, Former Sudanese Prime Minister and head of the Somoud civilian coalition, has said Islamist factions linked to Sudan’s former ruling party are among the main obstacles to ending the country’s nearly three-year civil war, according to a report by Abu Dhabi-based newspaper The National.
Speaking to the newspaper on the sidelines of the 39th African Union summit in #Addis_Abeba, Hamdok said Islamist groups and the National Congress Party (#NCP) — the political party of ousted president Omar Al Bashir — remains key actors resisting peace initiatives and efforts to reach a broader national consensus.
He also criticized Sudan’s army chief, Gen Abdel Fattah #Al_Burhan, for insisting on a military solution to defeat the rival Rapid Support Forces (#RSF). Al Burhan has publicly ruled out peace....
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