#Breaking: Fed. High Court temporarily suspends #NEBE announcement removing five electoral constituencies from #Tigray region overnight
The Federal High Court has issued today 26 Februray 2026 a temporary injunction suspending the announcement by the National Election Board of #Ethiopia (NEBE), which reflected the decision by the House of Federation (#HoF) removing five electoral constituencies from Tigray regional state overnight, pending a full hearing.
According to the court order, the injunction was issued in response to an application filed by the Tigray Democratic Solidarity (Simret Party), on 23 February, represented by Getachew Reda, against NEBE.
The case, registered under File No. 351364, is being heard by a panel of judges comprising Seble Kinfe, Wondwosen Tadesse, and Ashenafi Werkneh.
In its order, the court directed NEBE to formally respond to the applicant’s charges & supporting evidence noting that a summons would be issued to that effect...
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The Federal High Court has issued today 26 Februray 2026 a temporary injunction suspending the announcement by the National Election Board of #Ethiopia (NEBE), which reflected the decision by the House of Federation (#HoF) removing five electoral constituencies from Tigray regional state overnight, pending a full hearing.
According to the court order, the injunction was issued in response to an application filed by the Tigray Democratic Solidarity (Simret Party), on 23 February, represented by Getachew Reda, against NEBE.
The case, registered under File No. 351364, is being heard by a panel of judges comprising Seble Kinfe, Wondwosen Tadesse, and Ashenafi Werkneh.
In its order, the court directed NEBE to formally respond to the applicant’s charges & supporting evidence noting that a summons would be issued to that effect...
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#Commentary: The New Scramble for Horn of #Africa: Global powers’ expanding footprint; #Ethiopia’s maritime ambition
This commentary argues that the 39th #AU Summit met at a volatile moment when Africa’s development goals collided with a “fracturing global order.” Though officially focused on water, it was overshadowed by “catastrophic instability” in #Sudan and #Gaza, reflecting the “Coming Global Turn.”
The piece describes the Horn as a “cauldron of contradictions,” where a “new scramble” is unfolding and “strategic utility often outweighs legal status.” Meanwhile, Ethiopia, trapped in a “geographic prison,” views the #Red_Sea as a “structural condition for national growth,” urging “peaceful choreography” over coercion.
Without regional unity, the piece cautions, the Horn risks remaining a “peninsula of peril” driven by “foreign strategic whims.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=55427
This commentary argues that the 39th #AU Summit met at a volatile moment when Africa’s development goals collided with a “fracturing global order.” Though officially focused on water, it was overshadowed by “catastrophic instability” in #Sudan and #Gaza, reflecting the “Coming Global Turn.”
The piece describes the Horn as a “cauldron of contradictions,” where a “new scramble” is unfolding and “strategic utility often outweighs legal status.” Meanwhile, Ethiopia, trapped in a “geographic prison,” views the #Red_Sea as a “structural condition for national growth,” urging “peaceful choreography” over coercion.
Without regional unity, the piece cautions, the Horn risks remaining a “peninsula of peril” driven by “foreign strategic whims.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=55427
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News: #HRW condemns #EMA decision to revoke Addis Standard license, says move reflects growing repression of press freedom in Ethiopia
The Human Rights Watch (HRW) has condemned the #Ethiopian government’s decision to revoke the operating license of Addis Standard, warning that the move risks silencing one of the country’s last independent media institutions ahead of national elections.
On 24 February, the Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA) announced that it had revoked the outlet’s operating license, three months before scheduled national polls. HRW said the measure reflects what it described as authorities’ renewed reliance on “the authoritarian playbook.”
Founded in 2011, Addis Standard has been a prominent independent voice in what rights groups describe as an increasingly restrictive media environment, publishing in-depth reporting on politically sensitive issues. HRW noted that the outlet and its staff have faced repeated pressure over the years....
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The Human Rights Watch (HRW) has condemned the #Ethiopian government’s decision to revoke the operating license of Addis Standard, warning that the move risks silencing one of the country’s last independent media institutions ahead of national elections.
On 24 February, the Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA) announced that it had revoked the outlet’s operating license, three months before scheduled national polls. HRW said the measure reflects what it described as authorities’ renewed reliance on “the authoritarian playbook.”
Founded in 2011, Addis Standard has been a prominent independent voice in what rights groups describe as an increasingly restrictive media environment, publishing in-depth reporting on politically sensitive issues. HRW noted that the outlet and its staff have faced repeated pressure over the years....
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=55410
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News: #Djibouti seeks AfDB funding for delayed Biidley Airport as part of 2035 logistics hub plan
Djibouti has renewed efforts to secure financing for the long-delayed Biidley International Airport, holding talks with the African Development Bank (#AfDB) last week in #Abidjan over possible funding for the estimated $400 million project.
According to Geneva-based ECOFIN Agency, the move follows similar discussions held in October 2025 with the #Saudi Fund for Development, as Djibouti seeks to revive a project first launched in 2015.
Construction was initially awarded to #China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation before being suspended in 2017 for a new international tender.
The planned airport is designed to accommodate all types of commercial aircraft and handle up to 1.5 million passengers annually, along with 100,000 tons of cargo. It is expected to ....
https://www.ecofinagency.com/news-infrastructures/2602-53272-djibouti-reopens-400m-biidley-airport-financing-talks-amid-regional-competition
Djibouti has renewed efforts to secure financing for the long-delayed Biidley International Airport, holding talks with the African Development Bank (#AfDB) last week in #Abidjan over possible funding for the estimated $400 million project.
According to Geneva-based ECOFIN Agency, the move follows similar discussions held in October 2025 with the #Saudi Fund for Development, as Djibouti seeks to revive a project first launched in 2015.
Construction was initially awarded to #China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation before being suspended in 2017 for a new international tender.
The planned airport is designed to accommodate all types of commercial aircraft and handle up to 1.5 million passengers annually, along with 100,000 tons of cargo. It is expected to ....
https://www.ecofinagency.com/news-infrastructures/2602-53272-djibouti-reopens-400m-biidley-airport-financing-talks-amid-regional-competition
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#Ethiopia: Over 1,000 teachers resign in #Amhara region, many reportedly migrating to Arab states – Report
Around 1,020 teachers in three zones of the Amhara Region resigned during the 2025/26 academic year, with officials and educators attributing much of the exodus to migration to #Arab_states in search of better pay and living conditions, according to a report by Deutsche Welle (DW).
The departures were recorded in #South_Wollo, #North_Wollo, and the #Oromo Special Zone, where local education authorities say the trend is worsening existing challenges in the education sector.
Teachers interviewed by DW cited the rising cost of living and salaries that no longer match market realities as key factors behind their decisions to leave.
In districts such as #Kobo and #Habru in North Wollo, as well as #Bati woreda in the Oromo Special Zone, including Saint, Wagdi and Albko woredas, teachers have increasingly resigned to pursue opportunities abroad, the report....
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Around 1,020 teachers in three zones of the Amhara Region resigned during the 2025/26 academic year, with officials and educators attributing much of the exodus to migration to #Arab_states in search of better pay and living conditions, according to a report by Deutsche Welle (DW).
The departures were recorded in #South_Wollo, #North_Wollo, and the #Oromo Special Zone, where local education authorities say the trend is worsening existing challenges in the education sector.
Teachers interviewed by DW cited the rising cost of living and salaries that no longer match market realities as key factors behind their decisions to leave.
In districts such as #Kobo and #Habru in North Wollo, as well as #Bati woreda in the Oromo Special Zone, including Saint, Wagdi and Albko woredas, teachers have increasingly resigned to pursue opportunities abroad, the report....
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=55405
#India-#Israel axis: What are the IMEC corridor, I2U2 grouping Modi spoke of?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra #Modi has delved into the history of the relationship between India and Israel, which has improved exponentially since 2014 when he came to power, as he addressed the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem.
During the speech on Wednesday, the first day of his two-day visit to Israel, Modi also urged closer cooperation on various projects, including the proposed India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (#IMEC) and the #I2U2.
What did Modi say during his Knesset address?
Modi was greeted with a standing ovation in the #Knesset. Parliamentarians chanted his name as the Indian prime minister replied with a namaste by joining his palms.
The Indian prime minister opened his speech by saying the “world was shattered by the barbaric terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7”, ...
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra #Modi has delved into the history of the relationship between India and Israel, which has improved exponentially since 2014 when he came to power, as he addressed the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem.
During the speech on Wednesday, the first day of his two-day visit to Israel, Modi also urged closer cooperation on various projects, including the proposed India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (#IMEC) and the #I2U2.
What did Modi say during his Knesset address?
Modi was greeted with a standing ovation in the #Knesset. Parliamentarians chanted his name as the Indian prime minister replied with a namaste by joining his palms.
The Indian prime minister opened his speech by saying the “world was shattered by the barbaric terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7”, ...
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News: #Ethiopia, #Azerbaijan deepen ties as #PM_Abiy arrives in Baku on official visit
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Azerbaijan late Thursday for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
“The Prime Minister, along with the First Lady and a high-level delegation, arrived late today at #Heydar Aliyev International Airport in #Baku. This visit is expected to take bilateral relations to a more active and meaningful level,” said the office of the Prime Minister.
He was received at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku, where a guard of honor was lined up. Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister Samir Sharifov & Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev were among the senior officials who welcomed the Ethiopian leader, according to local media.
The visit follows an official invitation extended in January by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
In November 2025, Addis Standard reported that senior Azerbaijani...
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Azerbaijan late Thursday for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
“The Prime Minister, along with the First Lady and a high-level delegation, arrived late today at #Heydar Aliyev International Airport in #Baku. This visit is expected to take bilateral relations to a more active and meaningful level,” said the office of the Prime Minister.
He was received at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku, where a guard of honor was lined up. Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister Samir Sharifov & Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev were among the senior officials who welcomed the Ethiopian leader, according to local media.
The visit follows an official invitation extended in January by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
In November 2025, Addis Standard reported that senior Azerbaijani...
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#Sudan seeks #Egyptian expertise to build new administrative capital
Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris requested Egypt’s assistance on Thursday to build a new administrative capital, seeking to leverage #Cairo’s experience in large-scale urban development during official talks in the Egyptian capital.
The discussions with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly followed a meeting between Idris and President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who reaffirmed Cairo’s full support for Sudan’s security, stability, and its formal state institutions.
A joint statement issued after the talks confirmed that Egypt welcomed the Sudanese request to benefit from Egyptian expertise in establishing a new administrative city. The leadership of both countries emphasized their commitment to enhancing coordination to serve mutual interests in security and development.
The talks covered the ongoing conflict in Sudan, with Egypt reiterating its “red lines” regarding the country’s crisis......
https://sudantribune.com/article/311157
Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris requested Egypt’s assistance on Thursday to build a new administrative capital, seeking to leverage #Cairo’s experience in large-scale urban development during official talks in the Egyptian capital.
The discussions with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly followed a meeting between Idris and President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who reaffirmed Cairo’s full support for Sudan’s security, stability, and its formal state institutions.
A joint statement issued after the talks confirmed that Egypt welcomed the Sudanese request to benefit from Egyptian expertise in establishing a new administrative city. The leadership of both countries emphasized their commitment to enhancing coordination to serve mutual interests in security and development.
The talks covered the ongoing conflict in Sudan, with Egypt reiterating its “red lines” regarding the country’s crisis......
https://sudantribune.com/article/311157
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#Ethiopian woman peacekeeper mechanic honored with #UN Medal for service in #South_Sudan
Addis Abeba — Major Tigist Ferede, an Ethiopian woman peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), has been awarded the United Nations Medal in recognition of her contribution to peacekeeping and civilian protection efforts in the conflict-affected country.
Major Tigist, 46, an officer of the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), is deployed to Yambio in Western Equatoria State as a mechanic with the Ethiopian battalion under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). While not serving on frontline patrols, her role is central to ensuring that peacekeeping vehicles remain operational and that missions can be carried out safely, according to UNMISS.
“Every vehicle I repair carries hope. When they move safely, I know I’ve done my part for peace,” Major Tigist said.
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Addis Abeba — Major Tigist Ferede, an Ethiopian woman peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), has been awarded the United Nations Medal in recognition of her contribution to peacekeeping and civilian protection efforts in the conflict-affected country.
Major Tigist, 46, an officer of the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), is deployed to Yambio in Western Equatoria State as a mechanic with the Ethiopian battalion under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). While not serving on frontline patrols, her role is central to ensuring that peacekeeping vehicles remain operational and that missions can be carried out safely, according to UNMISS.
“Every vehicle I repair carries hope. When they move safely, I know I’ve done my part for peace,” Major Tigist said.
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#Ethiopia: “We have heard nothing about her; we have been weeping for an entire year” – Family of Genet Arage
“We have received no information regarding the matter; we will investigate and provide updates” – #EHRC
The family of Genet Arage, former National Women’s Affairs representative for #EZEMA, say her whereabouts remain unknown a year after she was allegedly taken by individuals described as wearing “red Red bonnet” on 13 February 2025
A close relative told Addis Standard that Genet was at a friend’s residence in the Sidist Kilo area when the incident occurred.
The family said they first learned of her disappearance through a phone call from youths in the neighbourhood who witnessed the incident. According to the relative, those who took her briefly returned her to the house to collect bedding before leaving again.
The family said they have no information about Genet’s current location. They reported the case to the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission...
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“We have received no information regarding the matter; we will investigate and provide updates” – #EHRC
The family of Genet Arage, former National Women’s Affairs representative for #EZEMA, say her whereabouts remain unknown a year after she was allegedly taken by individuals described as wearing “red Red bonnet” on 13 February 2025
A close relative told Addis Standard that Genet was at a friend’s residence in the Sidist Kilo area when the incident occurred.
The family said they first learned of her disappearance through a phone call from youths in the neighbourhood who witnessed the incident. According to the relative, those who took her briefly returned her to the house to collect bedding before leaving again.
The family said they have no information about Genet’s current location. They reported the case to the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission...
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#Kenya arrests suspect in duping men to fight for #Russia in Ukraine war
Police in Kenya have arrested a man accused of being a member of a human trafficking scheme that lured Kenyans to Russia with false promises of work, only for them to end up fighting on the front lines of #Ukrainian battlefields.
In a statement released late on Wednesday, Kenyan officials said Festus Arasa Omwamba was being detained in #Moyale, a town in the country’s north bordering Ethiopia.
The 33-year-old “is believed to be a key player in a more extensive human trafficking syndicate that exploits vulnerable individuals by promising them legitimate employment opportunities in European .....
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Police in Kenya have arrested a man accused of being a member of a human trafficking scheme that lured Kenyans to Russia with false promises of work, only for them to end up fighting on the front lines of #Ukrainian battlefields.
In a statement released late on Wednesday, Kenyan officials said Festus Arasa Omwamba was being detained in #Moyale, a town in the country’s north bordering Ethiopia.
The 33-year-old “is believed to be a key player in a more extensive human trafficking syndicate that exploits vulnerable individuals by promising them legitimate employment opportunities in European .....
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News: #Ethiopia, #Djibouti agree to deepen cooperation at Doraleh Port amid shifting Red Sea geopolitics
Ethiopia and Djibouti have agreed to strengthen cooperation aimed at improving the performance of the #Doraleh Port, Ethiopia’s primary maritime gateway, following discussions held on 26 February between Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Djibouti, Legesse Tulu, and Abdullahi Adaweh, Chief Executive Officer of the Doraleh Port.
According to Ambassador Legesse, during the discussion he highlighted the “significant regional importance of the strategic relationship between Ethiopia and Djibouti,” expressing “gratitude for the commitment of the Djiboutian government to elevate the relationship to a higher level.”
He further noted that the port administration, “by streamlining operations, has created a conducive environment for the implementation of key performance indicators in the service it is providing for .....
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Ethiopia and Djibouti have agreed to strengthen cooperation aimed at improving the performance of the #Doraleh Port, Ethiopia’s primary maritime gateway, following discussions held on 26 February between Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Djibouti, Legesse Tulu, and Abdullahi Adaweh, Chief Executive Officer of the Doraleh Port.
According to Ambassador Legesse, during the discussion he highlighted the “significant regional importance of the strategic relationship between Ethiopia and Djibouti,” expressing “gratitude for the commitment of the Djiboutian government to elevate the relationship to a higher level.”
He further noted that the port administration, “by streamlining operations, has created a conducive environment for the implementation of key performance indicators in the service it is providing for .....
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#Opinion: Shadows Over #Tigray: Risks of troop buildup in northern #Ethiopia, lessons of history written in blood
Recent troop movements in northern Ethiopia, particularly near Tigray, have heightened fears of renewed conflict. While officials describe the buildup as essential “security preparedness,” Gebremichael Negash warns that Ethiopia’s modern history tells a different story: “Military force has repeatedly been employed to resolve political disputes—and each time, the outcome has been deeper fragmentation, prolonged instability, and staggering human cost.”
Citing the 2020–2022 war in Tigray and ongoing conflicts in #Amhara and #Oromia, he shows how quickly “limited operations” can spiral into national crises.
Gebremichael emphasizes that Ethiopia now faces “a strategic choice between repeating historical cycles of militarized political settlement or investing in negotiated federal reform.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=55430
Recent troop movements in northern Ethiopia, particularly near Tigray, have heightened fears of renewed conflict. While officials describe the buildup as essential “security preparedness,” Gebremichael Negash warns that Ethiopia’s modern history tells a different story: “Military force has repeatedly been employed to resolve political disputes—and each time, the outcome has been deeper fragmentation, prolonged instability, and staggering human cost.”
Citing the 2020–2022 war in Tigray and ongoing conflicts in #Amhara and #Oromia, he shows how quickly “limited operations” can spiral into national crises.
Gebremichael emphasizes that Ethiopia now faces “a strategic choice between repeating historical cycles of militarized political settlement or investing in negotiated federal reform.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=55430
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What #Sudan can teach #Ethiopia as #Eritrea conflict looms
As African leaders gathered at the annual #African_Union summit in #Addis_Abeba last week under the seemingly non-urgent theme of “water sustainability,” there was only passing acknowledgement that “silencing the guns on our continent remains a challenge.”
Yet the cadence of conflict — and the threat of new war — hung low over the horizon. It never felt proximate enough, however, to darken the mood of the festivities.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was keen to show off his clean and modern metropolis, financed and looking like a “mini-me” version of his #Emirati backers in #Dubai. As host of the three-day summit, Abiy’s heads of state guests showed deference by making no mention of his increasingly bellicose calls for sea access — and the indirect threat to Eritrea, its neighbor.
Nor was there talk of Asmara’s response…..
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As African leaders gathered at the annual #African_Union summit in #Addis_Abeba last week under the seemingly non-urgent theme of “water sustainability,” there was only passing acknowledgement that “silencing the guns on our continent remains a challenge.”
Yet the cadence of conflict — and the threat of new war — hung low over the horizon. It never felt proximate enough, however, to darken the mood of the festivities.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was keen to show off his clean and modern metropolis, financed and looking like a “mini-me” version of his #Emirati backers in #Dubai. As host of the three-day summit, Abiy’s heads of state guests showed deference by making no mention of his increasingly bellicose calls for sea access — and the indirect threat to Eritrea, its neighbor.
Nor was there talk of Asmara’s response…..
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#Zambia and #Zimbabwe back away from ‘Prescriptive’ #US health deals
The government of Zambia acknowledged this week that it is unhappy with part of a proposed health aid deal with the #United_States that “does not align with the country’s interests”.
The Zambia-US bilateral deal was due to be signed last December, but it faltered after the US linked the billion-dollar deal to access to Zambian minerals, particularly copper and cobalt.
Just four days before the Memorandum of Understanding (#MOU) was due to be signed, the US announced that two countries had committed to a plan to unlock “a substantial grant package of US support in exchange for collaboration in the mining sector and clear business sector reforms that will drive economic growth and commercial investment that benefit both the United States & Zambia”.
“We want to leverage US assistance to bring about reforms that will.....
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The government of Zambia acknowledged this week that it is unhappy with part of a proposed health aid deal with the #United_States that “does not align with the country’s interests”.
The Zambia-US bilateral deal was due to be signed last December, but it faltered after the US linked the billion-dollar deal to access to Zambian minerals, particularly copper and cobalt.
Just four days before the Memorandum of Understanding (#MOU) was due to be signed, the US announced that two countries had committed to a plan to unlock “a substantial grant package of US support in exchange for collaboration in the mining sector and clear business sector reforms that will drive economic growth and commercial investment that benefit both the United States & Zambia”.
“We want to leverage US assistance to bring about reforms that will.....
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News: #Tigray interim President warns current dispute could trigger war, endanger all of #Ethiopia
A peaceful demonstration was held at the Baloni Stadium in #Mekelle city protesting the recent decision by Ethiopia’s House of Federation and the National #Electoral Board of Ethiopia.
Addressing the rally, Lt. Gen. Tadesse Woreda, President of the Tigray Interim Administration, warned that an issue that should be resolved politically must not be allowed to escalate into armed conflict.
Tadesse argued that the matter at hand is fundamentally political rather than legal. “This decision is not merely a matter for the House of Federation, the Ethiopian Election Board, or the law. It is political, & its solution must also be political,” he stated.
Meanwhile, #TPLF chairman Debrestion Gebremichael (PhD) warned against what he described as a plot aimed at permanently disintegrating Tigray, calling on the public to remain united in defending the region’s interests...
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A peaceful demonstration was held at the Baloni Stadium in #Mekelle city protesting the recent decision by Ethiopia’s House of Federation and the National #Electoral Board of Ethiopia.
Addressing the rally, Lt. Gen. Tadesse Woreda, President of the Tigray Interim Administration, warned that an issue that should be resolved politically must not be allowed to escalate into armed conflict.
Tadesse argued that the matter at hand is fundamentally political rather than legal. “This decision is not merely a matter for the House of Federation, the Ethiopian Election Board, or the law. It is political, & its solution must also be political,” he stated.
Meanwhile, #TPLF chairman Debrestion Gebremichael (PhD) warned against what he described as a plot aimed at permanently disintegrating Tigray, calling on the public to remain united in defending the region’s interests...
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=55448
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#Ethiopia shocks the #Crypto world with just $2,000 cost to mine one Bitcoin as global miners take notice
Ethiopia is drawing growing attention within the global cryptocurrency industry after reports indicated that mining one #Bitcoin in the country may cost as little as $2,000 in electricity expenses. The figure, if sustained under current energy conditions, positions the #East_African nation among the most cost-efficient Bitcoin mining locations worldwide.
The development was initially highlighted via the X account of Coinvo & later independently cited by Hokanews following editorial verification. The unusually low reported production cost reflects Ethiopia’s access to abundant hydroelectric energy & competitive electricity pricing, factors increasingly shaping global Bitcoin mining distribution.
The Economics Behind the $2,000 Estimate
Bitcoin mining costs vary widely depending....
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Ethiopia is drawing growing attention within the global cryptocurrency industry after reports indicated that mining one #Bitcoin in the country may cost as little as $2,000 in electricity expenses. The figure, if sustained under current energy conditions, positions the #East_African nation among the most cost-efficient Bitcoin mining locations worldwide.
The development was initially highlighted via the X account of Coinvo & later independently cited by Hokanews following editorial verification. The unusually low reported production cost reflects Ethiopia’s access to abundant hydroelectric energy & competitive electricity pricing, factors increasingly shaping global Bitcoin mining distribution.
The Economics Behind the $2,000 Estimate
Bitcoin mining costs vary widely depending....
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#Ethiopia: INSA warns of widespread #WhatsApp cyberattacks exploiting seventh general election
The Information Network Security Administration (#INSA) has issued an urgent warning over what it described as a widespread #cyberattack targeting WhatsApp users, with perpetrators exploiting the ongoing seventh general election process.
In a precautionary statement, INSA said it confirmed through received intelligence and cybersecurity analysis that attackers are using increasingly sophisticated tactics, taking advantage of the country’s current political climate.
The campaign is said to target high-ranking government officials, students living abroad, individuals pursuing online education, and influential public figures.
According to the agency, one of the primary tactics involves sending deceptive messages such as “Express your support for our party by clicking this link” or “Join our election campaign team,”
Students studying abroad or enrolled in digital...
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The Information Network Security Administration (#INSA) has issued an urgent warning over what it described as a widespread #cyberattack targeting WhatsApp users, with perpetrators exploiting the ongoing seventh general election process.
In a precautionary statement, INSA said it confirmed through received intelligence and cybersecurity analysis that attackers are using increasingly sophisticated tactics, taking advantage of the country’s current political climate.
The campaign is said to target high-ranking government officials, students living abroad, individuals pursuing online education, and influential public figures.
According to the agency, one of the primary tactics involves sending deceptive messages such as “Express your support for our party by clicking this link” or “Join our election campaign team,”
Students studying abroad or enrolled in digital...
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