#Ethiopia: OLA outlines factual error in #Amnesty report; calls for independent investigation
The Oromo Liberation Army (#OLA) has rejected findings of a recent report by Amnesty International accusing its fighters of gang rape and sexual slavery against women in #western_Oromia, alleging that the report contains “serious methodological flaws and factual errors,” and calling for an independent investigation into abuses committed in the region.
In a press release issued on 06 March, the OLA said that while it condemns all forms of gender-based violence and supports efforts to document abuses against civilians, Amnesty’s report titled “No One Came to My Rescue” suffers from investigative shortcomings & fails to conclusively identify the perpetrators of the crimes described.
The armed group argued that Amnesty itself acknowledged in the report that it could not verify the identities of the alleged perpetrators at the time of publication, a point the OLA said..
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The Oromo Liberation Army (#OLA) has rejected findings of a recent report by Amnesty International accusing its fighters of gang rape and sexual slavery against women in #western_Oromia, alleging that the report contains “serious methodological flaws and factual errors,” and calling for an independent investigation into abuses committed in the region.
In a press release issued on 06 March, the OLA said that while it condemns all forms of gender-based violence and supports efforts to document abuses against civilians, Amnesty’s report titled “No One Came to My Rescue” suffers from investigative shortcomings & fails to conclusively identify the perpetrators of the crimes described.
The armed group argued that Amnesty itself acknowledged in the report that it could not verify the identities of the alleged perpetrators at the time of publication, a point the OLA said..
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#African experts meet in #Rwanda for continental textile standardization
African experts have convened in the Rwandan capital #Kigali for the Technical Committee (#TC 53) meeting on the standardization of textiles, textile products, and accessories.
The forum, which ran from Tuesday to Friday, focused on finalizing agreements and establishing key standards and labeling systems for the textile sector, with the aim of strengthening trade and supporting economic growth within the continent's textile industry.
Hermogene Nsengimana, secretary general of the African Organisation for Standardization (#ARSO), highlighted that Africa still faces a significant gap in developing common quality standards.
He added that currently, only about 25 percent of the standards required for all products in the African common market have been established.
Nsengimana said that ARSO has set a target to significantly reduce this gap within the......
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African experts have convened in the Rwandan capital #Kigali for the Technical Committee (#TC 53) meeting on the standardization of textiles, textile products, and accessories.
The forum, which ran from Tuesday to Friday, focused on finalizing agreements and establishing key standards and labeling systems for the textile sector, with the aim of strengthening trade and supporting economic growth within the continent's textile industry.
Hermogene Nsengimana, secretary general of the African Organisation for Standardization (#ARSO), highlighted that Africa still faces a significant gap in developing common quality standards.
He added that currently, only about 25 percent of the standards required for all products in the African common market have been established.
Nsengimana said that ARSO has set a target to significantly reduce this gap within the......
https://english.news.cn/africa/20260307/6634375ed4a4474cab2c20d0c4a31253/c.html
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Islamic militants abduct more than 300 people in northeastern #Nigeria, officials say
Islamic militants attacked a town in northeastern Nigeria on Friday, abducting more than 300 people, including women and children, local officials said.
The attack happened in the town of Ngoshe in #Borno state, according to Bulama Sawa, an official from the #Gwoza area. He told The Associated Press the attack was likely in retaliation for an operation by the military that killed three commanders of the militant #Boko_Haram group.
No one immediately claimed responsibility for Friday’s attack. Nigeria is battling a complex security crisis from different armed groups. The United States has sent troops to the #West_African nation to help advise its military on the fight against insecurity.
Separate attacks this week also took place in the communities of Konduga, Marte, Jakana, and Mainok between Wednesday and early Friday,....
https://apnews.com/article/nigeria-borno-state-militant-attack-a7f5f647c4a7c9d23120e051aa69d099
Islamic militants attacked a town in northeastern Nigeria on Friday, abducting more than 300 people, including women and children, local officials said.
The attack happened in the town of Ngoshe in #Borno state, according to Bulama Sawa, an official from the #Gwoza area. He told The Associated Press the attack was likely in retaliation for an operation by the military that killed three commanders of the militant #Boko_Haram group.
No one immediately claimed responsibility for Friday’s attack. Nigeria is battling a complex security crisis from different armed groups. The United States has sent troops to the #West_African nation to help advise its military on the fight against insecurity.
Separate attacks this week also took place in the communities of Konduga, Marte, Jakana, and Mainok between Wednesday and early Friday,....
https://apnews.com/article/nigeria-borno-state-militant-attack-a7f5f647c4a7c9d23120e051aa69d099
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Sissi says #Egypt in ‘state of near-emergency’ as #US-#Israel war with #Iran threatens economy
President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi says his country is in an economic “state of near-emergency” as a result of the Middle East war, warning of runaway inflation.
The Arab world’s most populous nation has not been physically impacted by the US and Israeli war with Iran, which has seen strikes on Egypt’s wealthy Gulf allies and paralysed trade through the vital Strait of Hormuz.
But by the close of business Thursday, the Egyptian pound had fallen to an eight-month low against the US dollar, trading at 50.2 to the USD amid reports of short-term investment outflows.
Egypt’s import-dependent economy has proven highly sensitive to fluctuations in the currency, which has lost two-thirds of its value since 2022.
At a military academy event, Sissi says “the current crisis might have some repercussions on prices.”
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President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi says his country is in an economic “state of near-emergency” as a result of the Middle East war, warning of runaway inflation.
The Arab world’s most populous nation has not been physically impacted by the US and Israeli war with Iran, which has seen strikes on Egypt’s wealthy Gulf allies and paralysed trade through the vital Strait of Hormuz.
But by the close of business Thursday, the Egyptian pound had fallen to an eight-month low against the US dollar, trading at 50.2 to the USD amid reports of short-term investment outflows.
Egypt’s import-dependent economy has proven highly sensitive to fluctuations in the currency, which has lost two-thirds of its value since 2022.
At a military academy event, Sissi says “the current crisis might have some repercussions on prices.”
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The #Nile dam standoff is heating up, and #Israel is caught between allies – analysis
#US President Donald Trump is widely admired in Israel for achieving what no other leader could: bringing home #Gaza hostages and imposing a ceasefire on what seemed to be an endless war.
Now it appears the self-appointed head of the new Board of Peace may be about to challenge the odds again, this time with a planned plunge into the waters of the Nile. In January, Trump formally notified #Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi that the US is renewing efforts to resolve the longstanding dispute between Egypt, joined by #Sudan, on the one hand, and #Ethiopia on the other, over the longest river in the world.
The most noteworthy aspect of the planned mediation is that the US is firmly on Egypt’s side, as it had been in past US mediation, which Ethiopia broke off in 2020. This means that to make a Trumpian “deal,” the president’s instinct may be to try to use .......
https://www.jpost.com/jerusalem-report/article-888720
#US President Donald Trump is widely admired in Israel for achieving what no other leader could: bringing home #Gaza hostages and imposing a ceasefire on what seemed to be an endless war.
Now it appears the self-appointed head of the new Board of Peace may be about to challenge the odds again, this time with a planned plunge into the waters of the Nile. In January, Trump formally notified #Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi that the US is renewing efforts to resolve the longstanding dispute between Egypt, joined by #Sudan, on the one hand, and #Ethiopia on the other, over the longest river in the world.
The most noteworthy aspect of the planned mediation is that the US is firmly on Egypt’s side, as it had been in past US mediation, which Ethiopia broke off in 2020. This means that to make a Trumpian “deal,” the president’s instinct may be to try to use .......
https://www.jpost.com/jerusalem-report/article-888720
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News: #Ethiopia among countries targeted in Dangote Cement’s $1 billion expansion plan
Ethiopia is among the African countries set to benefit from a $1 billion expansion plan by #Dangote Cement aimed at significantly increasing the company’s production capacity across the continent, according to a report by Business Insider Africa.
The #Nigeria-based cement manufacturer, controlled by #Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, plans to invest the funds over the next four years to boost its overall production capacity by about 45%, from 55.17 million tons to 80 million tons annually.
Citing remarks by the company’s Chief Financial Officer Gbenga Fapohunda during an investor conference call in Lagos, the report said the planned investment will target operations in Nigeria, Ethiopia, and several other African markets.
The company’s Group Managing Director, Arvind Pathak, said the firm plans to continue commissioning new production capacity and advancing expansion....
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Ethiopia is among the African countries set to benefit from a $1 billion expansion plan by #Dangote Cement aimed at significantly increasing the company’s production capacity across the continent, according to a report by Business Insider Africa.
The #Nigeria-based cement manufacturer, controlled by #Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, plans to invest the funds over the next four years to boost its overall production capacity by about 45%, from 55.17 million tons to 80 million tons annually.
Citing remarks by the company’s Chief Financial Officer Gbenga Fapohunda during an investor conference call in Lagos, the report said the planned investment will target operations in Nigeria, Ethiopia, and several other African markets.
The company’s Group Managing Director, Arvind Pathak, said the firm plans to continue commissioning new production capacity and advancing expansion....
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#Op_ed: Mirage of Pillar: Why #Djibouti’s ‘rentier’ reality cannot outrun Horn’s maritime pivot
In this rebuttal, Adam Daud Ahmed challenges the portrayal of Djibouti as an unshakeable “pillar of stability,” arguing that current conditions mask a regime prioritizing survival over meaningful reform.
Ahead of the 2026 elections, constitutional maneuvers have cleared the path for a “lifetime presidency,” making the state a high-risk dependency tied to a single leader. With no independent press and widespread censorship, “stability” has become little more than the absence of an audible alternative. High debt and reliance make Djibouti a “leveraged middleman” rather than a reliable partner.
The author concludes that its “Rentier Fortress” prioritizes regime longevity over institutional reform.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=55628
In this rebuttal, Adam Daud Ahmed challenges the portrayal of Djibouti as an unshakeable “pillar of stability,” arguing that current conditions mask a regime prioritizing survival over meaningful reform.
Ahead of the 2026 elections, constitutional maneuvers have cleared the path for a “lifetime presidency,” making the state a high-risk dependency tied to a single leader. With no independent press and widespread censorship, “stability” has become little more than the absence of an audible alternative. High debt and reliance make Djibouti a “leveraged middleman” rather than a reliable partner.
The author concludes that its “Rentier Fortress” prioritizes regime longevity over institutional reform.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=55628
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#Ethiopia: Tigray Transport Bureau announces 100% tariff increase, cites #fuel shortage
#Tigray Transport Bureau has announced a temporary 100% increase in public transport tariffs across the region, citing fuel shortages in the region as constraint to public transportation services.
In a notice shared on its official social media account, the bureau said the measure aims to ensure continued public transport service and facilitate the introduction of an electronic ticketing system at transport stations across Tigray beginning March 5 with the new tariff.
According to the bureau, the tariff adjustment comes as transport services have been disrupted in several areas, with some trips reportedly canceled due to a lack of cash and difficulties in securing fuel.
Meanwhile, the Director of Road Transport and Terminal Services at the bureau said transport operators should accept bank transfer payments during journeys to and from towns with in Tigray, as part......
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#Tigray Transport Bureau has announced a temporary 100% increase in public transport tariffs across the region, citing fuel shortages in the region as constraint to public transportation services.
In a notice shared on its official social media account, the bureau said the measure aims to ensure continued public transport service and facilitate the introduction of an electronic ticketing system at transport stations across Tigray beginning March 5 with the new tariff.
According to the bureau, the tariff adjustment comes as transport services have been disrupted in several areas, with some trips reportedly canceled due to a lack of cash and difficulties in securing fuel.
Meanwhile, the Director of Road Transport and Terminal Services at the bureau said transport operators should accept bank transfer payments during journeys to and from towns with in Tigray, as part......
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News: #Election Board says 73 independent candidates, over 10,900 party candidates registered for 7th general election
The National Election Board of #Ethiopia (#NEBE) said 73 independent candidates have registered to compete in the country’s upcoming 7th general election, while political parties have fielded 10,934 candidates.
Speaking at a press conference held yesterday, 06 March, the Board said the candidates were nominated by 47 registered political parties for the general election scheduled for 01 June 2026.
NEBE Chairperson #Melatwork Hailu said that of the candidates fielded by political parties, 2,098 will compete for seats in the House of Peoples’ Representatives, while 8,736 will run for regional council positions. She added that an additional 73 candidates have registered to run as independents.
The Board also announced that voter registration will run for one month beginning today, 07 March 2026.
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=55662
The National Election Board of #Ethiopia (#NEBE) said 73 independent candidates have registered to compete in the country’s upcoming 7th general election, while political parties have fielded 10,934 candidates.
Speaking at a press conference held yesterday, 06 March, the Board said the candidates were nominated by 47 registered political parties for the general election scheduled for 01 June 2026.
NEBE Chairperson #Melatwork Hailu said that of the candidates fielded by political parties, 2,098 will compete for seats in the House of Peoples’ Representatives, while 8,736 will run for regional council positions. She added that an additional 73 candidates have registered to run as independents.
The Board also announced that voter registration will run for one month beginning today, 07 March 2026.
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Weekly News Recap | Addis Standard
This week’s top stories from Ethiopia and the region. Watch the full recap in the video below.
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This week’s top stories from Ethiopia and the region. Watch the full recap in the video below.
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Abiy Warns Eritrea, OLA Denies Amnesty Claims, Egypt Faces Economic Strain from Middle East War
Abiy Ahmed issues warning to Eritrea over post-Tigray war tensions.
OLA rejects Amnesty International allegations of sexual violence in western Oromia.
Cash shortages in Tigray banks disrupt humanitarian aid operations.
Sudan accuses drones entering from…
OLA rejects Amnesty International allegations of sexual violence in western Oromia.
Cash shortages in Tigray banks disrupt humanitarian aid operations.
Sudan accuses drones entering from…
#Burhan: Military operations will continue until rebellion’s defeat
The Chairman of the Transitional Sovereign Council and Commander-in-Chief of the #Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF), Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, met on Sunday with Musa Hilal, head of the Revolutionary Awakening Council, in the presence of the Governor of Darfur, Minni Arko Minawi.
During the meeting, the Chairman of the Sovereign Council offered his condolences for the martyrs of Mustariha region who confronted the militia’s aggression and sacrificed their souls for the nation’s honor and dignity.
The meeting also addressed the situation in North Darfur State and the violations committed by the #RSF against civilians in the Mustariha region.
Burhan affirmed that SAF Forces are continuing their operations until the rebellion is eradicated and security and stability are restored all over the country......
https://sudanhorizon.com/burhan-military-operations-will-continue-until-rebellions-defeat/
The Chairman of the Transitional Sovereign Council and Commander-in-Chief of the #Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF), Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, met on Sunday with Musa Hilal, head of the Revolutionary Awakening Council, in the presence of the Governor of Darfur, Minni Arko Minawi.
During the meeting, the Chairman of the Sovereign Council offered his condolences for the martyrs of Mustariha region who confronted the militia’s aggression and sacrificed their souls for the nation’s honor and dignity.
The meeting also addressed the situation in North Darfur State and the violations committed by the #RSF against civilians in the Mustariha region.
Burhan affirmed that SAF Forces are continuing their operations until the rebellion is eradicated and security and stability are restored all over the country......
https://sudanhorizon.com/burhan-military-operations-will-continue-until-rebellions-defeat/
Thousands flee #Akobo after #South_Sudan army issues forced evacuation order
Thousands of civilians have fled an opposition stronghold in eastern South Sudan after the army ordered evacuations to clear the way for a military offensive, the latest sign that the country’s fragile peace is unravelling, as fears of a return to all-out civil war haunt the world’s youngest nation.
The town of Akobo, near the #Ethiopian border, was almost completely emptied by Sunday after the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces issued an ultimatum on Friday demanding that civilians, aid workers and United Nations peacekeepers leave ahead of a planned assault.
“The town is now almost empty,” said Nhial Lew, a local humanitarian official. “Women, children and the elderly have left and crossed into Ethiopia.” By Sunday evening, he could hear the conflict closing in. “We are hearing the sound of machine guns....
https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2026/3/8/thousands-flee-akobo-after-south-sudan-army-issues-forced-evacuation-order
Thousands of civilians have fled an opposition stronghold in eastern South Sudan after the army ordered evacuations to clear the way for a military offensive, the latest sign that the country’s fragile peace is unravelling, as fears of a return to all-out civil war haunt the world’s youngest nation.
The town of Akobo, near the #Ethiopian border, was almost completely emptied by Sunday after the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces issued an ultimatum on Friday demanding that civilians, aid workers and United Nations peacekeepers leave ahead of a planned assault.
“The town is now almost empty,” said Nhial Lew, a local humanitarian official. “Women, children and the elderly have left and crossed into Ethiopia.” By Sunday evening, he could hear the conflict closing in. “We are hearing the sound of machine guns....
https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2026/3/8/thousands-flee-akobo-after-south-sudan-army-issues-forced-evacuation-order
News: Iyob Mesafint elected leader of #Ezema as Prof. Berhanu Nega steps down
#Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (Ezema) has elected #Iyob_Mesafint as its new leader after #Berhanu_Nega stepped down from the party’s top leadership role.
The party announced that an emergency general assembly held yesterday elected leaders who will guide the party for the next five years and coordinate preparations for the 2026 national election.
Accordingly, after competing among candidates nominated for the party leadership, Iyob Mesafint assumed the role after being elected by a majority vote of the assembly. According to the party’s bylaws, the newly elected leaders will serve for one government term, which is five years.
Alongside the leadership election, information cited by local media indicated that the assembly unanimously approved revised and newly introduced policy documents, including Ezema’s “White Covenant Document” prepared for the 2026 election.........
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#Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (Ezema) has elected #Iyob_Mesafint as its new leader after #Berhanu_Nega stepped down from the party’s top leadership role.
The party announced that an emergency general assembly held yesterday elected leaders who will guide the party for the next five years and coordinate preparations for the 2026 national election.
Accordingly, after competing among candidates nominated for the party leadership, Iyob Mesafint assumed the role after being elected by a majority vote of the assembly. According to the party’s bylaws, the newly elected leaders will serve for one government term, which is five years.
Alongside the leadership election, information cited by local media indicated that the assembly unanimously approved revised and newly introduced policy documents, including Ezema’s “White Covenant Document” prepared for the 2026 election.........
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News: With eight all-women-operated flights, #Ethiopian Airlines marks International Women’s Day
Ethiopian Airlines marked International #Women’s Day by operating eight flights fully managed by women across various international routes, highlighting the role of female professionals across the airline’s operations.
According to information shared on the airline’s official pages, the flights were operated entirely by women, including pilots, cabin crew, technicians, dispatchers, and ground staff, as part of the airline’s annual initiative recognizing women’s contributions to the aviation industry.
One of the flights connected Addis Abeba with #Djibouti, described by the airline as one of its earliest #East_African destinations. The airline said the all-women-operated service reflected “a beautiful moment of connection” with the historic route.
Another flight landed in #Frankfurt, .....
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Ethiopian Airlines marked International #Women’s Day by operating eight flights fully managed by women across various international routes, highlighting the role of female professionals across the airline’s operations.
According to information shared on the airline’s official pages, the flights were operated entirely by women, including pilots, cabin crew, technicians, dispatchers, and ground staff, as part of the airline’s annual initiative recognizing women’s contributions to the aviation industry.
One of the flights connected Addis Abeba with #Djibouti, described by the airline as one of its earliest #East_African destinations. The airline said the all-women-operated service reflected “a beautiful moment of connection” with the historic route.
Another flight landed in #Frankfurt, .....
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#Kenya flood toll rises to 42 as government pledges support for affected families
The death toll from severe flooding in Kenya has risen to 42 since Friday after heavy rains triggered flash floods across several regions, police said Sunday.
Authorities said 26 of the deaths were recorded in the capital #Nairobi, where floodwaters swept through low-lying neighborhoods and informal settlements, submerging homes and carrying away vehicles as rivers overflowed their banks.
Emergency teams continued search and rescue operations in several parts of the city and surrounding areas.
Police said fatalities were reported in multiple counties as torrential rains battered large parts of the country over the weekend, flooding roads and disrupting transport and daily activities in several towns.
Public Service and Special Programmes Minister Geoffrey Ruku confirmed the death toll while speaking.....
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The death toll from severe flooding in Kenya has risen to 42 since Friday after heavy rains triggered flash floods across several regions, police said Sunday.
Authorities said 26 of the deaths were recorded in the capital #Nairobi, where floodwaters swept through low-lying neighborhoods and informal settlements, submerging homes and carrying away vehicles as rivers overflowed their banks.
Emergency teams continued search and rescue operations in several parts of the city and surrounding areas.
Police said fatalities were reported in multiple counties as torrential rains battered large parts of the country over the weekend, flooding roads and disrupting transport and daily activities in several towns.
Public Service and Special Programmes Minister Geoffrey Ruku confirmed the death toll while speaking.....
https://web.facebook.com/AddisstandardEng/posts/pfbid021CYKatAuWwqqunu3KNJBCYemyAQc4DLuVfcwBFFJziPnUpDAaSU5FDHztFwHm45ql
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#Commentary: #Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission: Monolingual mediator in multilingual country
Established in 2021, the National Dialogue Commission (#NDC) is tasked with fostering inclusive dialogue, peace, and social cohesion in #Ethiopia. However, Mesfin Wodajo argues the Commission operates in a “de facto monolingual” manner in a country of more than eighty languages. Despite its commitment to inclusivity, he contends its heavy reliance on Amharic risks “alienating” large segments of the population.
Mesfin cautions that “language could constrain or empower participants in such national dialogues" and emphasizes that the absence of a clear translation and interpreting strategy reflects an “age-old ideology of implicit linguistic nationalism.”
He urges the NDC to “adopt a multilingual operational framework” to safeguard linguistic rights and ensure meaningful participation for all.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=55668
Established in 2021, the National Dialogue Commission (#NDC) is tasked with fostering inclusive dialogue, peace, and social cohesion in #Ethiopia. However, Mesfin Wodajo argues the Commission operates in a “de facto monolingual” manner in a country of more than eighty languages. Despite its commitment to inclusivity, he contends its heavy reliance on Amharic risks “alienating” large segments of the population.
Mesfin cautions that “language could constrain or empower participants in such national dialogues" and emphasizes that the absence of a clear translation and interpreting strategy reflects an “age-old ideology of implicit linguistic nationalism.”
He urges the NDC to “adopt a multilingual operational framework” to safeguard linguistic rights and ensure meaningful participation for all.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=55668
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News: Demonstration held in #Kobo town, #Amhara region, supporting House of Federation decision; IDPs allege pressure to participate
A public demonstration was held on Saturday in Kobo town, #North_Wollo Zone of the Amhara Region, in support of a decision by the House of #Federation and the National Election Board of #Ethiopia allowing elections to be conducted in disputed areas of the Raya zone outside the administration of the Tigray Region.
However, internally displaced people (#IDPs) and residents who participated in the gathering told Addis Standard they were warned that failure to take part could affect their access to humanitarian assistance.
On 23 February 2026, it was reported that Ethiopia’s House of Federation had ordered the upcoming federal parliamentary elections in five electoral districts previously under the Tigray regional state to be conducted outside the Tigray administration’s oversight until the “ownership claim is resolved.”..........
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A public demonstration was held on Saturday in Kobo town, #North_Wollo Zone of the Amhara Region, in support of a decision by the House of #Federation and the National Election Board of #Ethiopia allowing elections to be conducted in disputed areas of the Raya zone outside the administration of the Tigray Region.
However, internally displaced people (#IDPs) and residents who participated in the gathering told Addis Standard they were warned that failure to take part could affect their access to humanitarian assistance.
On 23 February 2026, it was reported that Ethiopia’s House of Federation had ordered the upcoming federal parliamentary elections in five electoral districts previously under the Tigray regional state to be conducted outside the Tigray administration’s oversight until the “ownership claim is resolved.”..........
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