#US, #Israel attack #Iran, Trump announces ‘major combat operations’
• United States President Donald #Trump says the US has begun “major combat operations” in Iran after Israel also said it had launched missile attacks against the country.
• Iran’s Revolutionary Guards says it has launched first large-scale wave of retaliatory missile and drone strikes towards Israel.
• Bahrain says a missile attack has targeted the US Navy’s 5th Fleet headquarters in the country, while a missile has been intercepted in Qatar. An explosion has also been reported in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, while countries across the region have shut their airspace.
• Multiple explosions have been heard in Iran’s capital, Tehran, while blasts have also been reported in several other locations across the country.
• There was no immediate official Iranian reaction, but state media is reporting President Masoud Pezeshkian is “safe and sound”.
Updates will follow
• United States President Donald #Trump says the US has begun “major combat operations” in Iran after Israel also said it had launched missile attacks against the country.
• Iran’s Revolutionary Guards says it has launched first large-scale wave of retaliatory missile and drone strikes towards Israel.
• Bahrain says a missile attack has targeted the US Navy’s 5th Fleet headquarters in the country, while a missile has been intercepted in Qatar. An explosion has also been reported in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, while countries across the region have shut their airspace.
• Multiple explosions have been heard in Iran’s capital, Tehran, while blasts have also been reported in several other locations across the country.
• There was no immediate official Iranian reaction, but state media is reporting President Masoud Pezeshkian is “safe and sound”.
Updates will follow
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#Updates: #Lufthansa, #TurkishAirlines, #AirFrance cancel Saturday flights to and from Tel Aviv, Middle East capitals
The German airline group Lufthansa said in a statement that it and its subsidiaries were suspending flights to and from #Dubai and #Abu_Dhabi until Sunday, citing the “current situation in the Middle East.”
Air France also cancelled its Saturday flights to and from #Tel_Aviv and #Beirut after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, adding that it would provide further updates on its schedule in the coming days.
“Due to the security situation at the destination, the airline has decided to cancel its flights scheduled for February 28 to/from Tel Aviv and to/from Beirut,” Air France told AFP. “Air France will communicate later on its flight schedule to these destinations for the coming days,” it added.
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The German airline group Lufthansa said in a statement that it and its subsidiaries were suspending flights to and from #Dubai and #Abu_Dhabi until Sunday, citing the “current situation in the Middle East.”
Air France also cancelled its Saturday flights to and from #Tel_Aviv and #Beirut after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, adding that it would provide further updates on its schedule in the coming days.
“Due to the security situation at the destination, the airline has decided to cancel its flights scheduled for February 28 to/from Tel Aviv and to/from Beirut,” Air France told AFP. “Air France will communicate later on its flight schedule to these destinations for the coming days,” it added.
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#Djibouti leader wary of #Israel’s presence in #Somaliland
Djibouti President Ismail Omar #Guelleh on Friday warned that the establishment of an Israeli military base in the strategic port city of #Berbera in Somaliland will pose a direct threat to regional stability.
Speaking to a local media, Guelleh accused Israel of exploiting Somaliland’s decades-long quest for statehood to secure a foothold in the Horn of Africa.
He expressed deep concern that the authorities in #Hargeisa might agree to any geopolitical concession in exchange for formal recognition.
The veteran leader also leveled uncharacteristically blunt criticism at the United Arab Emirates, describing the Gulf nation as Israel’s primary “gateway” into the region.
Guelleh pointed out that the #UAE is driving strategic shifts in the Horn of Africa and the #Red_Sea that exacerbate existing conflicts. He further alleged....
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Djibouti President Ismail Omar #Guelleh on Friday warned that the establishment of an Israeli military base in the strategic port city of #Berbera in Somaliland will pose a direct threat to regional stability.
Speaking to a local media, Guelleh accused Israel of exploiting Somaliland’s decades-long quest for statehood to secure a foothold in the Horn of Africa.
He expressed deep concern that the authorities in #Hargeisa might agree to any geopolitical concession in exchange for formal recognition.
The veteran leader also leveled uncharacteristically blunt criticism at the United Arab Emirates, describing the Gulf nation as Israel’s primary “gateway” into the region.
Guelleh pointed out that the #UAE is driving strategic shifts in the Horn of Africa and the #Red_Sea that exacerbate existing conflicts. He further alleged....
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#US advisor talks #Sudan crisis with #Egypt, #UAE, and #Saudi foreign ministers
U.S. Senior Advisor for #Arab and #African Affairs Massad Boulos said on Friday he held productive talks with the foreign ministers of Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia to advance a humanitarian truce in Sudan.
In a statement posted on social media platform X, Boulos said the discussions focused on the gravity of the humanitarian crisis and the “immense suffering of civilians.”
He emphasized the urgent need to secure a lasting ceasefire and underscored a shared commitment to alleviating human suffering while seeking a sustainable path toward peace.
The Egyptian foreign ministry confirmed that Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed developments in the Sudanese crisis during the call with Boulos. The ministry stated the conversation took place within the framework of ongoing coordination...
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U.S. Senior Advisor for #Arab and #African Affairs Massad Boulos said on Friday he held productive talks with the foreign ministers of Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia to advance a humanitarian truce in Sudan.
In a statement posted on social media platform X, Boulos said the discussions focused on the gravity of the humanitarian crisis and the “immense suffering of civilians.”
He emphasized the urgent need to secure a lasting ceasefire and underscored a shared commitment to alleviating human suffering while seeking a sustainable path toward peace.
The Egyptian foreign ministry confirmed that Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed developments in the Sudanese crisis during the call with Boulos. The ministry stated the conversation took place within the framework of ongoing coordination...
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News: Coalition for #Ethiopian Unity urges end to civilian attacks, media closures
The Coalition for Ethiopian Unity has called for an immediate end to attacks on civilians and the closure of #media outlets, warning that ongoing conflicts across several regions are inflicting heavy harm on innocent populations.
In a statement issued on 27 February 2026, the coalition — which includes the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Party and the #Enat Party — said the cycle of war the country has experienced over the past seven years has reached alarming levels. It highlighted what it described as escalating attacks against civilians in the #Amhara region as particularly concerning.
The coalition further raised concerns about the security situation in other regions. It cited attacks “based on religion and identity” in #East_Arsi’s Merti Wereda and North Shewa’s Warajarso Wereda in #Oromia region, urging the government to fulfill its constitutional responsibility to .….
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The Coalition for Ethiopian Unity has called for an immediate end to attacks on civilians and the closure of #media outlets, warning that ongoing conflicts across several regions are inflicting heavy harm on innocent populations.
In a statement issued on 27 February 2026, the coalition — which includes the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Party and the #Enat Party — said the cycle of war the country has experienced over the past seven years has reached alarming levels. It highlighted what it described as escalating attacks against civilians in the #Amhara region as particularly concerning.
The coalition further raised concerns about the security situation in other regions. It cited attacks “based on religion and identity” in #East_Arsi’s Merti Wereda and North Shewa’s Warajarso Wereda in #Oromia region, urging the government to fulfill its constitutional responsibility to .….
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Weekly Recap: Ethiopia, Horn of Africa & Beyond
This week brought major geopolitical shifts and critical domestic developments — including tensions in the Middle East, electoral disputes in Ethiopia, media freedom concerns, and evolving regional security dynamics.
Stay informed with Addis Standard’s verified weekly roundup.
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This week brought major geopolitical shifts and critical domestic developments — including tensions in the Middle East, electoral disputes in Ethiopia, media freedom concerns, and evolving regional security dynamics.
Stay informed with Addis Standard’s verified weekly roundup.
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Iran-Israel War Escalates as Horn of Africa Tensions Rise |Tigray Dispute & Ethiopia Media Crackdown
This week’s recap covers major developments across the Ethiopia and Horn of Africa:
• US and Israel launch strikes on Iran, triggering regional retaliation
• Explosions reported in Tehran as Middle East tensions escalate
• Ethiopia faces political dispute…
• US and Israel launch strikes on Iran, triggering regional retaliation
• Explosions reported in Tehran as Middle East tensions escalate
• Ethiopia faces political dispute…
Updates: #Ethiopian Airlines cancels regional flights to and from the #Middle_East as conflict escalates following #U.S.-#Israel strikes on Iran
• Ethiopian Airlines has announced the cancellation of several flights to and from the Middle East due to the current security situation in the region.
• In a statement, the airline said flights to #Amman, #Tel_Aviv, Dammam, and #Beirut have been cancelled. “We continue to actively monitor developments and will take appropriate measures to ensure the safety and convenience of our passengers and crew,” the airline said.
• The announcement comes as multiple countries across the Middle East closed or restricted their airspace on Saturday, and major global airlines suspended services after a new wave of conflict erupted following a U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran.
• The United Nations Security Council is set to hold an .....
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• Ethiopian Airlines has announced the cancellation of several flights to and from the Middle East due to the current security situation in the region.
• In a statement, the airline said flights to #Amman, #Tel_Aviv, Dammam, and #Beirut have been cancelled. “We continue to actively monitor developments and will take appropriate measures to ensure the safety and convenience of our passengers and crew,” the airline said.
• The announcement comes as multiple countries across the Middle East closed or restricted their airspace on Saturday, and major global airlines suspended services after a new wave of conflict erupted following a U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran.
• The United Nations Security Council is set to hold an .....
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#Confirmed: #US, #Israel attack on #Iran: Tehran confirms Khamenei’s killing
Iranian state media confirms the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the US and Israel’s ongoing attacks on the country.
Iranian state media say Khamenei’s daughter, son-in-law, and grandson were also killed.
On Saturday, a strike on a school in southern Iran has killed at least 108 people, and that at least 201 people have been killed across 24 provinces.
Iran’s retaliatory attacks have targeted Israel and US assets in multiple Middle East countries, including Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
Several countries across the region have shut their airspace amid the exchange of attacks.
Source: Al Jazeera
Iranian state media confirms the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the US and Israel’s ongoing attacks on the country.
Iranian state media say Khamenei’s daughter, son-in-law, and grandson were also killed.
On Saturday, a strike on a school in southern Iran has killed at least 108 people, and that at least 201 people have been killed across 24 provinces.
Iran’s retaliatory attacks have targeted Israel and US assets in multiple Middle East countries, including Qatar, the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
Several countries across the region have shut their airspace amid the exchange of attacks.
Source: Al Jazeera
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#Update: #US, #Israel attack on #Iran: Mass protests erupt in #Tehran after confirmation of Supreme Leader’s killing
Thousands of Iranians poured into the streets of Tehran on Sunday in mass protests and mourning rallies following state media confirmation that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during ongoing U.S. and Israeli attacks on the country.
Iran’s state broadcaster Press TV quoted the government as vowing that the “crime of assassinating the Leader of the Islamic Revolution will not go unpunished,” as crowds gathered in central Tehran chanting anti-U.S. and anti-Israel slogans and carrying portraits of the late leader.
Earlier Iranian authorities reported at least 201 people have been killed nationwide.
One of the deadliest was a strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ school in Minab, southern Iran, which killed 108 students, according to the Iranian Red Crescent Society. Responsibility for the strike has not been independently confirmed.
Pictures: Middle East Eye
Thousands of Iranians poured into the streets of Tehran on Sunday in mass protests and mourning rallies following state media confirmation that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during ongoing U.S. and Israeli attacks on the country.
Iran’s state broadcaster Press TV quoted the government as vowing that the “crime of assassinating the Leader of the Islamic Revolution will not go unpunished,” as crowds gathered in central Tehran chanting anti-U.S. and anti-Israel slogans and carrying portraits of the late leader.
Earlier Iranian authorities reported at least 201 people have been killed nationwide.
One of the deadliest was a strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ school in Minab, southern Iran, which killed 108 students, according to the Iranian Red Crescent Society. Responsibility for the strike has not been independently confirmed.
Pictures: Middle East Eye
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#South_Sudan faces turmoil as former officials arrested in wave of detentions
A former South Sudan finance minister is the latest former government official arrested in a wave of detentions that analysts say shows cracks in the government of President Salva Kiir, who also faces an armed rebellion.
The latest arrest came Friday when Bak Barnaba Chol was taken into custody while attempting to cross the border into Uganda. His arrest followed that of another former minister of finance and planning, Marial Dongrin Ater, who was fired in August.
In the past week, a former central bank governor, a former undersecretary for the ministry of petroleum, and a general in the domestic intelligence agency previously posted to the same ministry have been detained.
The exact reasons for the arrests remain unclear.
Government spokesman Ateny Wek Ateny told local media outlet Eye Radio that the arrests were “not political”....
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A former South Sudan finance minister is the latest former government official arrested in a wave of detentions that analysts say shows cracks in the government of President Salva Kiir, who also faces an armed rebellion.
The latest arrest came Friday when Bak Barnaba Chol was taken into custody while attempting to cross the border into Uganda. His arrest followed that of another former minister of finance and planning, Marial Dongrin Ater, who was fired in August.
In the past week, a former central bank governor, a former undersecretary for the ministry of petroleum, and a general in the domestic intelligence agency previously posted to the same ministry have been detained.
The exact reasons for the arrests remain unclear.
Government spokesman Ateny Wek Ateny told local media outlet Eye Radio that the arrests were “not political”....
https://apnews.com/article/south-sudan-finance-arrests-6f7468fe4f251443b4ea8fb9eaebf8f2
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#Somaliland condemns #Iran strikes on Gulf States as #Somalia remains silent
The Government of the Republic of Somaliland has strongly condemned recent Iranian strikes targeting #Gulf and #Arab states, describing the attacks as a threat to regional peace and stability, while Somalia’s federal leadership has not issued any public statement regarding the strikes.
In an official statement, Somaliland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced what it called “unprovoked aggression” against the #UAE, #Qatar, #Kuwait, #Bahrain, #Saudi_Arabia and #Jordan.
“The Government of the Republic of Somaliland condemns in the strongest terms the recent Iranian strikes targeting the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the.....
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The Government of the Republic of Somaliland has strongly condemned recent Iranian strikes targeting #Gulf and #Arab states, describing the attacks as a threat to regional peace and stability, while Somalia’s federal leadership has not issued any public statement regarding the strikes.
In an official statement, Somaliland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced what it called “unprovoked aggression” against the #UAE, #Qatar, #Kuwait, #Bahrain, #Saudi_Arabia and #Jordan.
“The Government of the Republic of Somaliland condemns in the strongest terms the recent Iranian strikes targeting the United Arab Emirates, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the.....
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#Sudanese army evacuates hundreds as drone strikes intensify near #Ethiopian border
Sudanese army trucks evacuated hundreds of civilians from the strategic border town of #Kurmuk on Saturday, as an escalation in drone strikes by paramilitary and rebel forces opened a volatile new front in the country’s internal conflict.
The displaced residents arrived in #Ed_Damazin, the capital of the #Blue_Nile region in Sudan’s far southeast, following two days of intensified aerial bombardment.
Local officials reported that a combined force of the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (#SPLM-N), led by Joseph Touka, has been targeting residential neighbourhoods and infrastructure.
“The attacks forced citizens to flee toward Ed Damazin once again,” said Kurmuk Commissioner Abdel Ati al-Faki. He noted that approximately 80 families, totalling some 300 people, reached the capital on Saturday, joining nearly 1,900 others who have arrived...
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Sudanese army trucks evacuated hundreds of civilians from the strategic border town of #Kurmuk on Saturday, as an escalation in drone strikes by paramilitary and rebel forces opened a volatile new front in the country’s internal conflict.
The displaced residents arrived in #Ed_Damazin, the capital of the #Blue_Nile region in Sudan’s far southeast, following two days of intensified aerial bombardment.
Local officials reported that a combined force of the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (#SPLM-N), led by Joseph Touka, has been targeting residential neighbourhoods and infrastructure.
“The attacks forced citizens to flee toward Ed Damazin once again,” said Kurmuk Commissioner Abdel Ati al-Faki. He noted that approximately 80 families, totalling some 300 people, reached the capital on Saturday, joining nearly 1,900 others who have arrived...
https://sudantribune.com/article/311214
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#Updates: #Sudan condemns #Iranian missile strikes but excludes #UAE; Trump Threatens with ‘Force Never Seen Before’ if Tehran Retaliates
#Khartoum has issued a sharp diplomatic rebuke of Iran’s recent ballistic missile assault on #Gulf states — condemning attacks on #Qatar, #Bahrain, #Kuwait and #Jordan while conspicuously excluding the United Arab Emirates amid strained ties — as #US President Donald #Trump warned that Iran would face a level of force “never seen before” should it pursue further retaliation following the reported death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
#Israel and the United States launched fresh waves of intensive strikes across Iran on the second day of their military campaign, escalating a confrontation that has plunged the Middle East into a rapidly widening regional conflict with no clear timeline or outcome.
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#Khartoum has issued a sharp diplomatic rebuke of Iran’s recent ballistic missile assault on #Gulf states — condemning attacks on #Qatar, #Bahrain, #Kuwait and #Jordan while conspicuously excluding the United Arab Emirates amid strained ties — as #US President Donald #Trump warned that Iran would face a level of force “never seen before” should it pursue further retaliation following the reported death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
#Israel and the United States launched fresh waves of intensive strikes across Iran on the second day of their military campaign, escalating a confrontation that has plunged the Middle East into a rapidly widening regional conflict with no clear timeline or outcome.
Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday .....
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News: #Ethiopian national among 58 injured in Iran attacks on #UAE; authorities do not specify number of Ethiopians affected
At least one Ethiopian national is among 58 people injured in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a series of #Iranian missile and drone attacks that began on 28 February 2026, according to a press release by the UAE Ministry of Defense, which did not specify how many Ethiopians were wounded.
In its statement, the Ministry said UAE air defenses have intercepted 165 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles, and 541 drones launched from Iran since the start of the attacks.
On the second day alone, the UAE Air Force and Air Defense Forces destroyed 20 ballistic missiles, with eight falling into the sea, and intercepted two cruise missiles and 311 drones. However, 21 drones struck civilian targets, the Ministry said.
Since 28 February, 165 ballistic missiles were detected heading toward the UAE, of which 152 were destroyed and 13.....
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At least one Ethiopian national is among 58 people injured in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a series of #Iranian missile and drone attacks that began on 28 February 2026, according to a press release by the UAE Ministry of Defense, which did not specify how many Ethiopians were wounded.
In its statement, the Ministry said UAE air defenses have intercepted 165 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles, and 541 drones launched from Iran since the start of the attacks.
On the second day alone, the UAE Air Force and Air Defense Forces destroyed 20 ballistic missiles, with eight falling into the sea, and intercepted two cruise missiles and 311 drones. However, 21 drones struck civilian targets, the Ministry said.
Since 28 February, 165 ballistic missiles were detected heading toward the UAE, of which 152 were destroyed and 13.....
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#Update: #Ethiopian Airlines extends flight suspensions to several #Middle_East destinations as regional airspace closures persist
Ethiopian Airlines has announced updated suspension of flights to and from multiple Middle East destinations due to ongoing airspace closures across the region, the airline said in a statement.
The cancellations affect services to #Amman (Jordan), #Beirut (Lebanon), #Tel_Aviv (Israel), #Doha (Qatar), #Kuwait City (Kuwait), #Dubai (United Arab Emirates), #Sharjah (United Arab Emirates), #Abu_Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), and #Dammam (Saudi Arabia).
The suspension will remain in effect until further notice.
The airline urged passengers traveling to or from the affected region to regularly check their flight status through its official digital platforms to avoid inconvenience.
Earlier today it was reported that at least one Ethiopian national is among 58 people injured in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a series of....
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Ethiopian Airlines has announced updated suspension of flights to and from multiple Middle East destinations due to ongoing airspace closures across the region, the airline said in a statement.
The cancellations affect services to #Amman (Jordan), #Beirut (Lebanon), #Tel_Aviv (Israel), #Doha (Qatar), #Kuwait City (Kuwait), #Dubai (United Arab Emirates), #Sharjah (United Arab Emirates), #Abu_Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), and #Dammam (Saudi Arabia).
The suspension will remain in effect until further notice.
The airline urged passengers traveling to or from the affected region to regularly check their flight status through its official digital platforms to avoid inconvenience.
Earlier today it was reported that at least one Ethiopian national is among 58 people injured in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a series of....
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News: #PM_Abiy calls #Kuwait Crown Prince, condemns Iran attack as violation of sovereignty
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has held a telephone conversation with Kuwait’s Crown Prince, strongly condemning the recent #Iranian attack and expressing Ethiopia’s solidarity with Kuwait, according to the state-run Kuwait News Agency (KUNA).
KUNA reported that Abiy spoke on Sunday with Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, during which the Ethiopian premier denounced what he described as an “atrocious attack” that violated Kuwait’s sovereignty, airspace, and international law, as well as the #UN Charter.
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has held a telephone conversation with Kuwait’s Crown Prince, strongly condemning the recent #Iranian attack and expressing Ethiopia’s solidarity with Kuwait, according to the state-run Kuwait News Agency (KUNA).
KUNA reported that Abiy spoke on Sunday with Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, during which the Ethiopian premier denounced what he described as an “atrocious attack” that violated Kuwait’s sovereignty, airspace, and international law, as well as the #UN Charter.
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News: #Somaliland's #Israel deal could put #Berbera port at risk
#Somaliland says its recognition by Israel could be a boon for its Berbera port. But with missiles flying across the region, it could also be a target.
Berbera port on the Gulf of Aden has been transformed by the #UAE firm #DP_World over the past decade into a state-of-the-art facility on one of the world's busiest trade routes.
Berbera still handles far fewer containers than nearby #Djibouti or #Mombasa, but port traffic was up 30 percent from 2023 to 2025, and recent diplomatic moves could lead to much more.
A deal under negotiation with #Ethiopia, a landlocked neighbour with more than 130 million inhabitants, could see traffic rise by another 80 percent, said port authority director Ali Diriye Ahmed.
Ethiopia did not respond to queries on the subject.
But an alliance with Israel also brings risks, particularly as the US-Israeli attacks on Iran this weekend increase the threat of ........
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#Somaliland says its recognition by Israel could be a boon for its Berbera port. But with missiles flying across the region, it could also be a target.
Berbera port on the Gulf of Aden has been transformed by the #UAE firm #DP_World over the past decade into a state-of-the-art facility on one of the world's busiest trade routes.
Berbera still handles far fewer containers than nearby #Djibouti or #Mombasa, but port traffic was up 30 percent from 2023 to 2025, and recent diplomatic moves could lead to much more.
A deal under negotiation with #Ethiopia, a landlocked neighbour with more than 130 million inhabitants, could see traffic rise by another 80 percent, said port authority director Ali Diriye Ahmed.
Ethiopia did not respond to queries on the subject.
But an alliance with Israel also brings risks, particularly as the US-Israeli attacks on Iran this weekend increase the threat of ........
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