News: #Tigray marks Adwa anniversary amid renewed political tensions
Authorities in Tigray have commemorated the 130th anniversary of the historic Battle of #Adwa, framing the occasion not only as a celebration of past triumph but also as a reflection of the region’s current political and territorial challenges.
In a statement issued yesterday, the Tigray Communication Affairs Bureau described the 1896 victory at Adwa as a defining moment of African resistance and a symbol of resilience deeply rooted in Tigray’s history.
The bureau emphasized the role of Tigrayan forces in late 19th-century battles against Ottoman, Egyptian, Italian and Dervish expansionist campaigns, highlighting the leadership of Ras Alula Abanega in key confrontations at Gundet, Gura and Dogali prior to the decisive defeat of Italian forces at Adwa.
However, this year’s commemoration unfolded against a backdrop of heightened tensions between #Mekelle and #Addis_Abeba......
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Authorities in Tigray have commemorated the 130th anniversary of the historic Battle of #Adwa, framing the occasion not only as a celebration of past triumph but also as a reflection of the region’s current political and territorial challenges.
In a statement issued yesterday, the Tigray Communication Affairs Bureau described the 1896 victory at Adwa as a defining moment of African resistance and a symbol of resilience deeply rooted in Tigray’s history.
The bureau emphasized the role of Tigrayan forces in late 19th-century battles against Ottoman, Egyptian, Italian and Dervish expansionist campaigns, highlighting the leadership of Ras Alula Abanega in key confrontations at Gundet, Gura and Dogali prior to the decisive defeat of Italian forces at Adwa.
However, this year’s commemoration unfolded against a backdrop of heightened tensions between #Mekelle and #Addis_Abeba......
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News: #Sudan government alleges drone attacks originated ‘from #Ethiopian territory,’ warns of action to defend sovereignty
Sudan has accused Ethiopian authorities of allowing #drones to enter its airspace from Ethiopian territory and strike locations inside the country, warning of consequences and asserting its right to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In a press release issued on Monday, 02 March 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said the Government of Sudan had been monitoring what it described as the “entry of drones from within Ethiopian territory” throughout February and early March.
#Khartoum warned Ethiopian authorities of what it called the consequences of such acts and reaffirmed Sudan’s right to defend its sovereignty “by all means necessary” to counter the alleged attacks.
The ministry characterized the reported incidents as “hostile behavior” that ….
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Sudan has accused Ethiopian authorities of allowing #drones to enter its airspace from Ethiopian territory and strike locations inside the country, warning of consequences and asserting its right to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In a press release issued on Monday, 02 March 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said the Government of Sudan had been monitoring what it described as the “entry of drones from within Ethiopian territory” throughout February and early March.
#Khartoum warned Ethiopian authorities of what it called the consequences of such acts and reaffirmed Sudan’s right to defend its sovereignty “by all means necessary” to counter the alleged attacks.
The ministry characterized the reported incidents as “hostile behavior” that ….
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169 people killed after insurgents raid a #South_Sudan village
At least 169 people have been killed and buried in a mass grave in northern South Sudan, two local officials told AFP Monday, as the country sees a dramatic increase in violence.
The latest massacre happened early on Sunday in #Abiemnom County near the #Sudan border. "A total of 169 bodies have been laid to rest in a mass grave," Elizabeth Achol, health minister in northern Ruweng administrative area, told AFP by phone.
Local information minister James Monyluak gave the same toll, saying it included women, children and elderly people and could increase further as more bodies are found.
A diplomatic source, speaking to AFP anonymously, placed the death toll at 70 but said it could rise. The government condemned "the barbaric attack" in a statement, confirming the killing of two senior local officials.
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At least 169 people have been killed and buried in a mass grave in northern South Sudan, two local officials told AFP Monday, as the country sees a dramatic increase in violence.
The latest massacre happened early on Sunday in #Abiemnom County near the #Sudan border. "A total of 169 bodies have been laid to rest in a mass grave," Elizabeth Achol, health minister in northern Ruweng administrative area, told AFP by phone.
Local information minister James Monyluak gave the same toll, saying it included women, children and elderly people and could increase further as more bodies are found.
A diplomatic source, speaking to AFP anonymously, placed the death toll at 70 but said it could rise. The government condemned "the barbaric attack" in a statement, confirming the killing of two senior local officials.
Minister of .......
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#US sanctions #Rwanda’s military and top officials over support for M23 rebels in Congo
The U.S. imposed sanctions Monday on the Rwandan Defence Forces and four of its senior officials for supporting the March 23 Movement, an armed group responsible for human rights abuses in the central African nation of #Congo.
The latest penalties come after a U.S.-mediated peace agreement was signed in December by Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul #Kagame in #Washington, alongside U.S. President Donald #Trump.
Trump at the time praised the leaders for their courage, as the deal also opened the region’s critical mineral reserves to the U.S. government and U.S. companies.
Despite the agreement, fighting between the two parties continues on several fronts in eastern Congo, claiming numerous civilian and military casualties.
#M23 is the most prominent of about 100 armed factions...
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The U.S. imposed sanctions Monday on the Rwandan Defence Forces and four of its senior officials for supporting the March 23 Movement, an armed group responsible for human rights abuses in the central African nation of #Congo.
The latest penalties come after a U.S.-mediated peace agreement was signed in December by Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul #Kagame in #Washington, alongside U.S. President Donald #Trump.
Trump at the time praised the leaders for their courage, as the deal also opened the region’s critical mineral reserves to the U.S. government and U.S. companies.
Despite the agreement, fighting between the two parties continues on several fronts in eastern Congo, claiming numerous civilian and military casualties.
#M23 is the most prominent of about 100 armed factions...
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State Department urges #Americans to depart Middle East countries over “serious safety risks”
The United States Department of State has urged American citizens in several Middle Eastern countries to “depart now via commercial means due to serious safety risks,” according to a security update issued on 2 March.
In a public notice titled “Security Updates for Americans in the Middle East,” the State Department advised U.S. nationals currently in the region to leave using available commercial transportation options.
The advisory applies to Americans in “#Bahrain, #Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.”
The notice did not specify the precise nature of the safety risks but emphasized the urgency of departure.
The United States Department of State has urged American citizens in several Middle Eastern countries to “depart now via commercial means due to serious safety risks,” according to a security update issued on 2 March.
In a public notice titled “Security Updates for Americans in the Middle East,” the State Department advised U.S. nationals currently in the region to leave using available commercial transportation options.
The advisory applies to Americans in “#Bahrain, #Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.”
The notice did not specify the precise nature of the safety risks but emphasized the urgency of departure.
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Analysis: #Journalism under pressure: New report documents escalating threats to media freedom in #Ethiopia
A report released in February this year warns that journalists in Ethiopia continue to operate in an increasingly hostile environment marked by physical danger, legal pressure, and expanding digital surveillance, despite years of official reform pledges.
The findings are detailed in the Annual Assessment Report on Journalist Safety in Ethiopia 2025, published by International Media Support (#IMS).
The report describes 2025 as “a worrying period for journalists in Ethiopia,” citing persistent intimidation, detention, and harassment nationwide. At least 44 journalists were abducted or detained during the year, slightly higher than the 43 recorded in 2024, underscoring what the report calls a continuity of attacks against the press.
A central finding of the assessment is the continued reliance on national security .......
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A report released in February this year warns that journalists in Ethiopia continue to operate in an increasingly hostile environment marked by physical danger, legal pressure, and expanding digital surveillance, despite years of official reform pledges.
The findings are detailed in the Annual Assessment Report on Journalist Safety in Ethiopia 2025, published by International Media Support (#IMS).
The report describes 2025 as “a worrying period for journalists in Ethiopia,” citing persistent intimidation, detention, and harassment nationwide. At least 44 journalists were abducted or detained during the year, slightly higher than the 43 recorded in 2024, underscoring what the report calls a continuity of attacks against the press.
A central finding of the assessment is the continued reliance on national security .......
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#Commentary: Stalled Recovery, Rising Fragility: #Tigray between self-reliance and societal collapse
As forces reportedly mass near #Ethiopia’s Tigray region, fears of renewed war are rising. In this commentary, Duke Burbridge notes, “It’s anyone’s guess whether Tigray will be a target or a staging ground to attack #Eritrea,” but either outcome would devastate civilians still reeling from past atrocities.
After visiting areas from #Mekelle to hard-hit rural districts, he found one constant: “Suffering and despair are endemic.” Most people lack necessities, while reconstruction has barely begun since the 2022 ceasefire. In displacement camps, life is now “harder than it was during the war.”
“Survival has limits,” Burbridge emphasizes, cautioning that if the federal government chooses conflict over rebuilding, it will "eventually lose the war against its people."
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As forces reportedly mass near #Ethiopia’s Tigray region, fears of renewed war are rising. In this commentary, Duke Burbridge notes, “It’s anyone’s guess whether Tigray will be a target or a staging ground to attack #Eritrea,” but either outcome would devastate civilians still reeling from past atrocities.
After visiting areas from #Mekelle to hard-hit rural districts, he found one constant: “Suffering and despair are endemic.” Most people lack necessities, while reconstruction has barely begun since the 2022 ceasefire. In displacement camps, life is now “harder than it was during the war.”
“Survival has limits,” Burbridge emphasizes, cautioning that if the federal government chooses conflict over rebuilding, it will "eventually lose the war against its people."
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#Ethiopia: Council of Ministers refers external loan agreements to Parliament, authorizes mining license deals
The Prime Minister’s Office said the Council of Ministers has referred three external financing agreements to the House of Peoples’ Representatives for approval and authorized the Ministry of #Mines to sign #gold and #iron_ore production license agreements, following deliberations during its 53rd regular session held on 2 March, 2026.
In a statement issued after the meeting, the Office said the Council reviewed financial support agreements linked to energy & social protection programs and determined that they are consistent with the country’s debt management policy before deciding to submit the draft proclamations to parliament for legislative consideration.
According to the statement, one of the agreements concerns the National Electricity Power Expansion Project, to be financed through a loan of USD 60,223,000 from the Korea Export-Import Bank....
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The Prime Minister’s Office said the Council of Ministers has referred three external financing agreements to the House of Peoples’ Representatives for approval and authorized the Ministry of #Mines to sign #gold and #iron_ore production license agreements, following deliberations during its 53rd regular session held on 2 March, 2026.
In a statement issued after the meeting, the Office said the Council reviewed financial support agreements linked to energy & social protection programs and determined that they are consistent with the country’s debt management policy before deciding to submit the draft proclamations to parliament for legislative consideration.
According to the statement, one of the agreements concerns the National Electricity Power Expansion Project, to be financed through a loan of USD 60,223,000 from the Korea Export-Import Bank....
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News: #PM_Abiy expresses solidarity with #Qatar in call with Emir following #Iranian attacks
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has expressed #Ethiopia’s solidarity with Qatar during a phone conversation with Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, following recent Iranian attacks that heightened tensions in the #Gulf region.
According to a statement from Qatar’s Amiri Diwan, the two leaders spoke on 2 March, during which Prime Minister Abiy checked on the situation in Qatar and conveyed Ethiopia’s support amid the unfolding developments.
He reaffirmed Ethiopia’s confidence in Qatar’s capacity to manage the repercussions of the attacks in a manner that safeguards its security and stability.
The Emir of Qatar, in turn, thanked Prime Minister Abiy for what was described as his sincere sentiments and solidarity, and commended the longstanding relations between the two countries.
The call comes on the heels of a similar diplomatic outreach by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to Sheikh.....
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has expressed #Ethiopia’s solidarity with Qatar during a phone conversation with Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, following recent Iranian attacks that heightened tensions in the #Gulf region.
According to a statement from Qatar’s Amiri Diwan, the two leaders spoke on 2 March, during which Prime Minister Abiy checked on the situation in Qatar and conveyed Ethiopia’s support amid the unfolding developments.
He reaffirmed Ethiopia’s confidence in Qatar’s capacity to manage the repercussions of the attacks in a manner that safeguards its security and stability.
The Emir of Qatar, in turn, thanked Prime Minister Abiy for what was described as his sincere sentiments and solidarity, and commended the longstanding relations between the two countries.
The call comes on the heels of a similar diplomatic outreach by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to Sheikh.....
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#Ethiopia: Religious councils, OLA condemn killing of civilians in #East_Arsi, call for swift accountability
The Permanent Synod of the Ethiopian #Orthodox Tewahedo Church, the #Inter-Religious Council of Ethiopia, and the Ethiopian #Islamic Affairs Supreme Council have issued separate statements condemning the killing of 21 civilians in #Shirka Woreda, East Arsi Zone of #Oromia Region, urging authorities to take immediate action to bring perpetrators to justice and strengthen protection for residents.
In their respective statements, the religious institutions denounced the attack and called for swift, transparent investigations, warning against attempts to exploit the incident to incite further violence.
The Oromo Liberation Army (#OLA), for its part, accused what it described as “mercenaries” of moving through Arsi Zone and deliberately targeting Orthodox Christian civilians in an effort to inflame inter-religious and inter-ethnic tensions........
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The Permanent Synod of the Ethiopian #Orthodox Tewahedo Church, the #Inter-Religious Council of Ethiopia, and the Ethiopian #Islamic Affairs Supreme Council have issued separate statements condemning the killing of 21 civilians in #Shirka Woreda, East Arsi Zone of #Oromia Region, urging authorities to take immediate action to bring perpetrators to justice and strengthen protection for residents.
In their respective statements, the religious institutions denounced the attack and called for swift, transparent investigations, warning against attempts to exploit the incident to incite further violence.
The Oromo Liberation Army (#OLA), for its part, accused what it described as “mercenaries” of moving through Arsi Zone and deliberately targeting Orthodox Christian civilians in an effort to inflame inter-religious and inter-ethnic tensions........
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#Updates: #Iran Red Crescent says 787 killed so far since war began, Oil passes $85 a barrel
Oil prices soared as the war disrupted supplies, with the crucial Strait of #Hormuz effectively closed and energy infrastructure across the region hit. The Brent North Sea crude contract, the international benchmark, jumped more than eight percent to reach $85.12 a barrel, its highest level since July 2024.
Precious metal prices fell sharply as traders piled in with strategic bets on energy and the #US dollar. Gold, which had risen the day before, shed more than four percent to around $5,075 an ounce, while silver plunged more than 12 percent to just under $78 an ounce.
The Iranian Red Crescent said Tuesday that more than 780 people have been killed nationwide since the United States and Israel started striking Iran. AFP was not in a position to verify the toll given by the organisation.....
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Oil prices soared as the war disrupted supplies, with the crucial Strait of #Hormuz effectively closed and energy infrastructure across the region hit. The Brent North Sea crude contract, the international benchmark, jumped more than eight percent to reach $85.12 a barrel, its highest level since July 2024.
Precious metal prices fell sharply as traders piled in with strategic bets on energy and the #US dollar. Gold, which had risen the day before, shed more than four percent to around $5,075 an ounce, while silver plunged more than 12 percent to just under $78 an ounce.
The Iranian Red Crescent said Tuesday that more than 780 people have been killed nationwide since the United States and Israel started striking Iran. AFP was not in a position to verify the toll given by the organisation.....
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Grand #Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: how #Africa’s largest hydropower project Is powering #Ethiopia’s future
A detailed examination of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam – its construction, specifications, commissioning, regional impact, and remaining challenges.
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (#GERD) is the largest hydropower project in Africa. Located on the #Blue_Nile in Ethiopia’s #Benishangul-Gumuz region, about 14km from the Sudanese border, the project has been delivered by Ethiopian Electric Power (#EEP) with major civil works undertaken by #Webuild Group (formerly #Salini Impregilo).
The objective of the dam is to increase Ethiopia’s electricity generation capacity, reduce dependence on imported energy, and support long-term industrial and economic development.
Construction began in 2011, and Ethiopia officially inaugurated......
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A detailed examination of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam – its construction, specifications, commissioning, regional impact, and remaining challenges.
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (#GERD) is the largest hydropower project in Africa. Located on the #Blue_Nile in Ethiopia’s #Benishangul-Gumuz region, about 14km from the Sudanese border, the project has been delivered by Ethiopian Electric Power (#EEP) with major civil works undertaken by #Webuild Group (formerly #Salini Impregilo).
The objective of the dam is to increase Ethiopia’s electricity generation capacity, reduce dependence on imported energy, and support long-term industrial and economic development.
Construction began in 2011, and Ethiopia officially inaugurated......
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Memorial park honoring prominent #Somali anti-colonial leader Sayyid Mohammed Abdullah Hassan inaugurated in #Jigjiga
A new memorial park honoring Sayyid Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, the early 20th century Somali scholar, poet and anti-colonial military leader, has been officially inaugurated in Jigjiga, capital of #Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State.
Known in Somali as Maxamed Cabdulle Xasan, Sayyid Mohammed Abdullah Hassan is know to have founded and led the Dervish movement, which waged armed resistance against #British, #Italian and Ethiopian colonial expansion in the Somali Peninsula.
While widely revered by many Somalis as a symbol of anti-colonial struggle, he was pejoratively labeled the “Mad Mullah” by the British Empire. In 1917, the Ottoman Empire recognized him as the “Emir of the Somali People.”
Regional President Mustafa Muhummed presided over the ribbon-.....
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A new memorial park honoring Sayyid Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, the early 20th century Somali scholar, poet and anti-colonial military leader, has been officially inaugurated in Jigjiga, capital of #Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State.
Known in Somali as Maxamed Cabdulle Xasan, Sayyid Mohammed Abdullah Hassan is know to have founded and led the Dervish movement, which waged armed resistance against #British, #Italian and Ethiopian colonial expansion in the Somali Peninsula.
While widely revered by many Somalis as a symbol of anti-colonial struggle, he was pejoratively labeled the “Mad Mullah” by the British Empire. In 1917, the Ottoman Empire recognized him as the “Emir of the Somali People.”
Regional President Mustafa Muhummed presided over the ribbon-.....
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#Sudan warns of rising disease rates as war hampers health response
Sudan’s health ministry on Tuesday reported a surge in cases of dengue fever, malaria, and measles across several states, as officials struggle to contain outbreaks amid a collapsing #healthcare system and ongoing conflict.
Health services in Sudan have faced severe disruption since the war began. Logistics have been crippled by fighting and road closures, preventing the delivery of life-saving medicines and medical supplies.
Public health surveillance and prevention programs have also deteriorated as the number of internally displaced people climbs, overwhelming hospitals in affected regions.
The Federal Ministry of Health’s Emergency Operations Centre said in a statement that cumulative dengue fever infections have reached 6,976, including five deaths, representing an increase over the same period last year.....
https://sudantribune.com/article/311336
Sudan’s health ministry on Tuesday reported a surge in cases of dengue fever, malaria, and measles across several states, as officials struggle to contain outbreaks amid a collapsing #healthcare system and ongoing conflict.
Health services in Sudan have faced severe disruption since the war began. Logistics have been crippled by fighting and road closures, preventing the delivery of life-saving medicines and medical supplies.
Public health surveillance and prevention programs have also deteriorated as the number of internally displaced people climbs, overwhelming hospitals in affected regions.
The Federal Ministry of Health’s Emergency Operations Centre said in a statement that cumulative dengue fever infections have reached 6,976, including five deaths, representing an increase over the same period last year.....
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#UK to end study visas for #Sudan, #Cameroon, Myanmar, Afghanistan students
The United Kingdom says it will end study visas for students from #Afghanistan, Cameroon, #Myanmar and Sudan, and work visas for Afghans, amid a rise in anti-immigration sentiment in the country.
The UK Home Office said in a statement on Tuesday that “an ’emergency brake’ on visas has been imposed for the first time on nationals from four countries”, following a surge in asylum claims by students on study visas.
The Home Office said the number of asylum applications by students from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan had “rocketed” by more than 470 percent between 2021 and 2025.
“Britain will always provide refuge to people fleeing war and persecution, but our visa system must not be abused,” Secretary of State for the Home Department Shabana Mahmood said.
“That is why I am taking the unprecedented......
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The United Kingdom says it will end study visas for students from #Afghanistan, Cameroon, #Myanmar and Sudan, and work visas for Afghans, amid a rise in anti-immigration sentiment in the country.
The UK Home Office said in a statement on Tuesday that “an ’emergency brake’ on visas has been imposed for the first time on nationals from four countries”, following a surge in asylum claims by students on study visas.
The Home Office said the number of asylum applications by students from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan had “rocketed” by more than 470 percent between 2021 and 2025.
“Britain will always provide refuge to people fleeing war and persecution, but our visa system must not be abused,” Secretary of State for the Home Department Shabana Mahmood said.
“That is why I am taking the unprecedented......
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Goodbye officer, hello touchscreen - a vision for policing in #Ethiopia
Computer tablet screens glow inside a row of partitioned booths at this new-style Ethiopian #police_station. There is no commotion. There is no front desk, no bench of anxiously waiting civilians, no officer calling out names.
This pilot project of what is being called a "smart" - or unmanned - police station in the Bole district of the capital, Addis Ababa, is the latest chapter in Ethiopia's bid to catch up with the digital revolution. A large monitor on the wall cycles through welcome messages as well as images of Prime Minister #Abiy_Ahmed.
But at the moment there are uniformed officers standing by to demonstrate how the system works - it makes the place feels more like a tech showroom. Recently opened, the staff "are here to help people get used to it", the police's head of technology expansion department.....
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Computer tablet screens glow inside a row of partitioned booths at this new-style Ethiopian #police_station. There is no commotion. There is no front desk, no bench of anxiously waiting civilians, no officer calling out names.
This pilot project of what is being called a "smart" - or unmanned - police station in the Bole district of the capital, Addis Ababa, is the latest chapter in Ethiopia's bid to catch up with the digital revolution. A large monitor on the wall cycles through welcome messages as well as images of Prime Minister #Abiy_Ahmed.
But at the moment there are uniformed officers standing by to demonstrate how the system works - it makes the place feels more like a tech showroom. Recently opened, the staff "are here to help people get used to it", the police's head of technology expansion department.....
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