#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.....
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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.
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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.
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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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#IndiGo flight from Delhi to Manchester makes sudden mid-air U-turn near #Ethiopia
A #Delhi–#Manchester flight operated by IndiGo made an unexpected mid-air U-turn near the Ethiopia border on Monday, with the reason for the diversion still unclear.
Flight 6E33, operated on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, had departed from Indira #Gandhi International Airport in 3New_Delhi on a scheduled service to Manchester in the #United_Kingdom. The aircraft was en route over East Africa when it abruptly changed course and returned toward Indian airspace.
Flight tracking data shows that the plane had approached the Ethiopian border before performing the sudden turnaround. There has been no indication of. a technical fault or operational issue, and no official explanation has been provided by the airline.
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A #Delhi–#Manchester flight operated by IndiGo made an unexpected mid-air U-turn near the Ethiopia border on Monday, with the reason for the diversion still unclear.
Flight 6E33, operated on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, had departed from Indira #Gandhi International Airport in 3New_Delhi on a scheduled service to Manchester in the #United_Kingdom. The aircraft was en route over East Africa when it abruptly changed course and returned toward Indian airspace.
Flight tracking data shows that the plane had approached the Ethiopian border before performing the sudden turnaround. There has been no indication of. a technical fault or operational issue, and no official explanation has been provided by the airline.
Passengers on board were reportedly unaware of any immediate danger, and the flight later .....
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News: #CPJ calls for release of #Ethiopian journalists on International Women’s Day, warns of threats to press freedom
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called for the release of imprisoned women journalists worldwide, including Ethiopian reporters #Genet_Asmamaw and #Meskerem_Abera, warning that the criminalization of journalism and targeting of women reporting on politics pose serious threats to freedom of expression.
Marking International Women’s Day 2026, CPJ said the two journalists have been detained for nearly three years over their reporting and commentary on conflict in Ethiopia’s #Amhara region and could face the death penalty if convicted on terrorism charges.
According to CPJ, Genet and Meskerem are expected to present their defense in court in May. The organization said their continued detention highlights broader concerns about the safety........
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The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called for the release of imprisoned women journalists worldwide, including Ethiopian reporters #Genet_Asmamaw and #Meskerem_Abera, warning that the criminalization of journalism and targeting of women reporting on politics pose serious threats to freedom of expression.
Marking International Women’s Day 2026, CPJ said the two journalists have been detained for nearly three years over their reporting and commentary on conflict in Ethiopia’s #Amhara region and could face the death penalty if convicted on terrorism charges.
According to CPJ, Genet and Meskerem are expected to present their defense in court in May. The organization said their continued detention highlights broader concerns about the safety........
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News: #Ethio_Telecom announces strategic network expansion agreements with #Ericsson, #ZTE, Huawei, Nokia at Barcelona
Ethio Telecom announced that it has reached a series of strategic network expansion and modernization agreements with global technology partners Ericsson, ZTE, #Huawei, and #Nokia during the Mobile World Congress 2026 held in #Barcelona, #Spain.
The telecom provider said its CEO #Frehiwot Tamru, together with a senior management delegation, held high-level strategic discussions with executives of the company’s key international technology partners and network equipment suppliers on the sidelines of the global industry event.
As part of the engagements, Ethio Telecom and ZTE finalized a major network expansion and modernization agreement covering 647 network sites, including 115 rural sites. The company said the initiative will strengthen nationwide connectivity and expand digital inclusion across the country.
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Ethio Telecom announced that it has reached a series of strategic network expansion and modernization agreements with global technology partners Ericsson, ZTE, #Huawei, and #Nokia during the Mobile World Congress 2026 held in #Barcelona, #Spain.
The telecom provider said its CEO #Frehiwot Tamru, together with a senior management delegation, held high-level strategic discussions with executives of the company’s key international technology partners and network equipment suppliers on the sidelines of the global industry event.
As part of the engagements, Ethio Telecom and ZTE finalized a major network expansion and modernization agreement covering 647 network sites, including 115 rural sites. The company said the initiative will strengthen nationwide connectivity and expand digital inclusion across the country.
Separately, Ethio Telecom …..
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#Ethiopia: Tigray military commander warns military solution to tensions will not succeed; says army in “good posture”
Migbe Haile, a brigadier general and senior commander of the Tigrayan Forces, said the #Tigray military remains in a “good posture” amid rising tensions, while warning that attempts to resolve political disputes through military means would not succeed.
In interview with local media, Bri. Gen. Migbe said, “Our force is in good posture. Things are not as they wish. It wasn’t like it yesterday. It’s not today. And won’t be for the future,” Brig. Gen. Migbe said.
Speaking on the role of technology in modern warfare, he stressed that while military equipment is important, it is not the decisive factor in determining victory.
Addressing speculation about contacts with neighboring actors, the general said he has not held any meetings with authorities in #Eritrea nor with leaders of the #Amhara militia group #Fano.
On recent tensions, Brig. Gen.…
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Migbe Haile, a brigadier general and senior commander of the Tigrayan Forces, said the #Tigray military remains in a “good posture” amid rising tensions, while warning that attempts to resolve political disputes through military means would not succeed.
In interview with local media, Bri. Gen. Migbe said, “Our force is in good posture. Things are not as they wish. It wasn’t like it yesterday. It’s not today. And won’t be for the future,” Brig. Gen. Migbe said.
Speaking on the role of technology in modern warfare, he stressed that while military equipment is important, it is not the decisive factor in determining victory.
Addressing speculation about contacts with neighboring actors, the general said he has not held any meetings with authorities in #Eritrea nor with leaders of the #Amhara militia group #Fano.
On recent tensions, Brig. Gen.…
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#US blacklists #Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as ‘terrorist’ group
The United States has designated the Sudanese #Muslim_Brotherhood as a “terrorist” group, as the administration of President Donald Trump widens its crackdown on the organisation.
The State Department accused the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood on Monday of receiving support from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (#IRGC).
Washington labelled the group as a “specially designated global terrorist” (#SDGT) and said that it will designate it as a “foreign terrorist organisation” (FTO) starting next week.
“The Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood uses unrestrained violence against civilians to undermine efforts to ........
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The United States has designated the Sudanese #Muslim_Brotherhood as a “terrorist” group, as the administration of President Donald Trump widens its crackdown on the organisation.
The State Department accused the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood on Monday of receiving support from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (#IRGC).
Washington labelled the group as a “specially designated global terrorist” (#SDGT) and said that it will designate it as a “foreign terrorist organisation” (FTO) starting next week.
“The Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood uses unrestrained violence against civilians to undermine efforts to ........
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#AU warns Gulf attacks threaten global energy and #African economies
The African Union Commission (#AUC) has warned about escalating attacks on critical infrastructure in the #Persian_Gulf, cautioning that the incidents threaten global energy security and are already affecting African economies.
The situation in the Gulf has worsened over the past week amid the ongoing #US-#Israeli war against #Iran, which has expanded into a broader regional conflict.
In retaliation, Iran has targeted US military bases and critical infrastructure across several Gulf states. The strikes have heightened tensions and raised concerns about the stability of energy supplies and trade routes that are vital to the global economy.
In a statement issued on Monday, AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf highlighted the growing risks to trade and transportation in the region, noting that disruptions in ......
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The African Union Commission (#AUC) has warned about escalating attacks on critical infrastructure in the #Persian_Gulf, cautioning that the incidents threaten global energy security and are already affecting African economies.
The situation in the Gulf has worsened over the past week amid the ongoing #US-#Israeli war against #Iran, which has expanded into a broader regional conflict.
In retaliation, Iran has targeted US military bases and critical infrastructure across several Gulf states. The strikes have heightened tensions and raised concerns about the stability of energy supplies and trade routes that are vital to the global economy.
In a statement issued on Monday, AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf highlighted the growing risks to trade and transportation in the region, noting that disruptions in ......
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News: IFJ condemns killing of journalist in #Kismayo, calls for urgent investigation
The International Federation of Journalists (#IFJ) has condemned the killing of #Somali freelance journalist Abshir Khalif Shide Omar, who was shot dead by a police officer in the city of Kismayo in southern #Somalia.
According to the IFJ, Omar was killed on 2 March following a brief altercation with a police officer in Kismayo, the commercial capital of the autonomous #Jubbaland region, located about 528 kilometers from #Mogadishu.
The IFJ said it joined its affiliate, the National Union of Somali Journalists (#NUSOJ), in condemning the killing and calling for an urgent and thorough investigation into the incident.
In a statement, NUSOJ said Omar had been returning from an Iftar gathering with colleagues after editing a program about politicians that was scheduled to be released later that .....
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The International Federation of Journalists (#IFJ) has condemned the killing of #Somali freelance journalist Abshir Khalif Shide Omar, who was shot dead by a police officer in the city of Kismayo in southern #Somalia.
According to the IFJ, Omar was killed on 2 March following a brief altercation with a police officer in Kismayo, the commercial capital of the autonomous #Jubbaland region, located about 528 kilometers from #Mogadishu.
The IFJ said it joined its affiliate, the National Union of Somali Journalists (#NUSOJ), in condemning the killing and calling for an urgent and thorough investigation into the incident.
In a statement, NUSOJ said Omar had been returning from an Iftar gathering with colleagues after editing a program about politicians that was scheduled to be released later that .....
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News: Fears of fresh war drive #Tigrayans to flee north #Ethiopia
Its deep in the night in #Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s #Tigray region, but dozens of young men with backpacks and suitcases are searching for a bus to #Addis_Abeba.
Abel, 23, fought for the Tigrayan Defence Forces during the civil war against the federal government of 2020-22 that killed at least 600,000 people. He worries a fresh conflict is imminent.
"It’s not safe here anymore," said Abel, whose name has been changed to protect his identity. "I saw people die. I don’t want to relive that, I don’t want the war to catch up with me again."
While war sets much of the #Middle_East alight, just across the waters of the #Red_Sea, another conflict is looming in the Horn of Africa.
Federal and Tigrayan forces are once again massing at their shared border in northern Ethiopia.
There are no exact numbers, but hundreds are fleeing Tigray -- a region that was home to around six million.......
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Its deep in the night in #Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s #Tigray region, but dozens of young men with backpacks and suitcases are searching for a bus to #Addis_Abeba.
Abel, 23, fought for the Tigrayan Defence Forces during the civil war against the federal government of 2020-22 that killed at least 600,000 people. He worries a fresh conflict is imminent.
"It’s not safe here anymore," said Abel, whose name has been changed to protect his identity. "I saw people die. I don’t want to relive that, I don’t want the war to catch up with me again."
While war sets much of the #Middle_East alight, just across the waters of the #Red_Sea, another conflict is looming in the Horn of Africa.
Federal and Tigrayan forces are once again massing at their shared border in northern Ethiopia.
There are no exact numbers, but hundreds are fleeing Tigray -- a region that was home to around six million.......
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#Putin and #Trump discuss Iran and Ukraine wars: #Kremlin
Russia's President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump on Monday discussed the #Iran war and #Ukraine conflict during a "frank and constructive" telephone call, the Kremlin said.
Putin and Trump held a one-hour call in their first talks since December and #Washington sought the discussion, Putin's diplomatic advisor Yuri Ushakov was quoted as saying by Russian news agencies.
"The accent was placed on the situation surrounding the conflict with Iran and the bilateral negotiations underway with the representatives of the United States on settling the Ukrainian question," Ushakov said.
Ushakov said Putin called for a "quick political and diplomatic settlement" to the US-Israeli war against Iran, which has been a key ally for Russia.
The Russian leader also gave Trump "a description of the current ......
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Russia's President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump on Monday discussed the #Iran war and #Ukraine conflict during a "frank and constructive" telephone call, the Kremlin said.
Putin and Trump held a one-hour call in their first talks since December and #Washington sought the discussion, Putin's diplomatic advisor Yuri Ushakov was quoted as saying by Russian news agencies.
"The accent was placed on the situation surrounding the conflict with Iran and the bilateral negotiations underway with the representatives of the United States on settling the Ukrainian question," Ushakov said.
Ushakov said Putin called for a "quick political and diplomatic settlement" to the US-Israeli war against Iran, which has been a key ally for Russia.
The Russian leader also gave Trump "a description of the current ......
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News: #Google Expands AI Search to 13 #African Languages, Including #Ethiopia’s Afaan Oromoo, Amharic, and Somali
Google has expanded its artificial intelligence–powered search tools to support 13 African languages, including Ethiopian languages #Afaan_Oromoo, #Amharic, and #Somali, in a move aimed at widening access to digital services across the continent.
The update introduces local language support for Google’s #AI search features, enabling users to interact with the platform using text, voice, or images in their preferred languages. The company said the expansion is intended to make AI tools more accessible to millions of African users who rely on local languages for everyday communication.
In addition to Afaan Oromoo, Amharic, and Somali, the newly supported languages include Afrikaans, Akan, Hausa, Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, Sesotho, Setswana, Wolof, Yorùbá, and isiZulu. Google......
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Google has expanded its artificial intelligence–powered search tools to support 13 African languages, including Ethiopian languages #Afaan_Oromoo, #Amharic, and #Somali, in a move aimed at widening access to digital services across the continent.
The update introduces local language support for Google’s #AI search features, enabling users to interact with the platform using text, voice, or images in their preferred languages. The company said the expansion is intended to make AI tools more accessible to millions of African users who rely on local languages for everyday communication.
In addition to Afaan Oromoo, Amharic, and Somali, the newly supported languages include Afrikaans, Akan, Hausa, Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, Sesotho, Setswana, Wolof, Yorùbá, and isiZulu. Google......
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#Op_ed: Breaking Silence, Demanding Accountability: Confronting war crimes in #Oromia
Ewnetu B. Debela cites a report by #Amnesty_International documenting grave atrocities in #Ethiopia’s Oromia region, including gang rape and sexual slavery. He writes, “Under international humanitarian law, these abuses—as well as acts such as the summary execution of civilians and the large-scale forced displacement of populations—constitute war crimes and demand urgent investigation and accountability.”
Ewnetu adds that “international observers have also documented widespread abuses… allegedly committed by both government forces and the Oromo Liberation Army (#OLA).”
He emphasizes, “Documentation alone, however, is not justice,” warning that “history will judge… those who knew of these atrocities and chose silence over action.”
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Ewnetu B. Debela cites a report by #Amnesty_International documenting grave atrocities in #Ethiopia’s Oromia region, including gang rape and sexual slavery. He writes, “Under international humanitarian law, these abuses—as well as acts such as the summary execution of civilians and the large-scale forced displacement of populations—constitute war crimes and demand urgent investigation and accountability.”
Ewnetu adds that “international observers have also documented widespread abuses… allegedly committed by both government forces and the Oromo Liberation Army (#OLA).”
He emphasizes, “Documentation alone, however, is not justice,” warning that “history will judge… those who knew of these atrocities and chose silence over action.”
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#Ethiopia: Funding shortfall pushes war-torn #Tigray education system toward collapse, bureau warns
Tigray #Education Bureau has issued an urgent appeal warning that a severe funding crisis threatens the fragile recovery of the region’s education system, as teachers remain unpaid and schools face the risk of closure.
In a letter dated 9 March, and addressed to the #FDRE Ministry of Education, the Ethiopia Disaster Risk Management Commission, and other education partners, the bureau said the education sector in Tigray is at “serious risk of reversal” after years of effort to rebuild following the war.
Meanwhile, opposition #Salsay_Weyane Tigray accused the federal government of using restrictions on basic services as a political tool against the people of Tigray.
In a press statement yesterday, the party said “Resorting to restrictions on social services in response to political differences is not what one expects from a government. Yet the Government.....
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Tigray #Education Bureau has issued an urgent appeal warning that a severe funding crisis threatens the fragile recovery of the region’s education system, as teachers remain unpaid and schools face the risk of closure.
In a letter dated 9 March, and addressed to the #FDRE Ministry of Education, the Ethiopia Disaster Risk Management Commission, and other education partners, the bureau said the education sector in Tigray is at “serious risk of reversal” after years of effort to rebuild following the war.
Meanwhile, opposition #Salsay_Weyane Tigray accused the federal government of using restrictions on basic services as a political tool against the people of Tigray.
In a press statement yesterday, the party said “Resorting to restrictions on social services in response to political differences is not what one expects from a government. Yet the Government.....
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News: #Ethiopian state minister holds talks with Israeli, Saudi, Kuwaiti diplomats amid escalating #Middle_East tensions
Hadera Abera, State Minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, held separate meetings with diplomats from #Israel, #Saudi_Arabia, and #Kuwait on Monday, discussing bilateral relations and regional developments as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East.
The meetings come amid an intensifying conflict involving the United States and Israel on one side and #Iran on the other, with Iran launching attacks targeting countries widely considered to be #US. allies in the region.
During a meeting at his office in Addis Abeba, Hadera held talks with Avraham Neguise, Ambassador of Israel to Ethiopia. According to the foreign ministry, the two sides discussed ways of strengthening longstanding bilateral relations between the two countries.
No further details of the discussion were disclosed by the ministry.
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Hadera Abera, State Minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, held separate meetings with diplomats from #Israel, #Saudi_Arabia, and #Kuwait on Monday, discussing bilateral relations and regional developments as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East.
The meetings come amid an intensifying conflict involving the United States and Israel on one side and #Iran on the other, with Iran launching attacks targeting countries widely considered to be #US. allies in the region.
During a meeting at his office in Addis Abeba, Hadera held talks with Avraham Neguise, Ambassador of Israel to Ethiopia. According to the foreign ministry, the two sides discussed ways of strengthening longstanding bilateral relations between the two countries.
No further details of the discussion were disclosed by the ministry.
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#Ethiopia: Six reported killed in ‘heavy weapons attack’ on monastery in South Wollo, #Amhara region
Six people were reportedly killed and more than 20 others injured in what witnesses described as a “heavy weapons attack” on Re'ese Adbarat Wota'eka Negest Atronse Maryam #Monastery in Mehal Sayint Woreda of #South_Wollo Zone, Amhara Region,
The monastery’s administrator, Mekbib Abba Gebre-Egziabher Hailemariam, told the BBC that a mortar attack occurred on Saturday, 7 March 2026, at around 9:30 a.m. According to the administrator, who said he was present during the incident, three projectiles were fired toward the area.
Another local resident who witnessed the incident told the BBC that the monastery is surrounded by forest and that residents suspect the attack may have been carried out under the assumption that militants were present in the surrounding area. He added that there had been “continuous firing” in the #Mehal_Sayint area since the attack .....
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Six people were reportedly killed and more than 20 others injured in what witnesses described as a “heavy weapons attack” on Re'ese Adbarat Wota'eka Negest Atronse Maryam #Monastery in Mehal Sayint Woreda of #South_Wollo Zone, Amhara Region,
The monastery’s administrator, Mekbib Abba Gebre-Egziabher Hailemariam, told the BBC that a mortar attack occurred on Saturday, 7 March 2026, at around 9:30 a.m. According to the administrator, who said he was present during the incident, three projectiles were fired toward the area.
Another local resident who witnessed the incident told the BBC that the monastery is surrounded by forest and that residents suspect the attack may have been carried out under the assumption that militants were present in the surrounding area. He added that there had been “continuous firing” in the #Mehal_Sayint area since the attack .....
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News: ENDF promotes #Ethiopian navy officers, defense college staff during ceremony led by navy chief
The Ethiopian National Defense Force (#ENDF) says the Ethiopian #Navy and the Defense War College have conferred new ranks on eligible members who completed the required service terms and met promotion criteria.
The promotions were announced in a statement issued by the ENDF on 10 March following ceremonies attended by senior military leadership.
According to ENDF, the rank conferment ceremony for naval officers was presided over by #Vice_Admiral #Kindu Gezu, Commander-in-Chief of the Ethiopian Navy. In his keynote address, Vice Admiral Kindu said promotions are granted alongside greater responsibility and accountability.
“Recipients must recognize that the rank bestowed today represents an additional responsibility,” he said, urging officers to strengthen their knowledge and professional skills while drawing lessons from past combat experience to ......
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The Ethiopian National Defense Force (#ENDF) says the Ethiopian #Navy and the Defense War College have conferred new ranks on eligible members who completed the required service terms and met promotion criteria.
The promotions were announced in a statement issued by the ENDF on 10 March following ceremonies attended by senior military leadership.
According to ENDF, the rank conferment ceremony for naval officers was presided over by #Vice_Admiral #Kindu Gezu, Commander-in-Chief of the Ethiopian Navy. In his keynote address, Vice Admiral Kindu said promotions are granted alongside greater responsibility and accountability.
“Recipients must recognize that the rank bestowed today represents an additional responsibility,” he said, urging officers to strengthen their knowledge and professional skills while drawing lessons from past combat experience to ......
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News: #Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority bans retroactive surcharges amid Gulf crisis
The Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority (#DPFZA) has directed all licensed shipping agents that cargo loaded prior to the ongoing #Gulf_crisis must not incur any additional surcharge fees.
In a notice issued today, DPFZA Chairman Aboubaker Omar Hadi said, “this measure is intended to ensure fairness to both cargo owners & ship-owners and to prevent the retroactive application of surcharges to shipments arranged before the onset of the Gulf crisis.”
The authority warned that violations would face strict administrative and regulatory measures under port regulations.
Global shipping is under further strain, according to a report released today by #GrECo, a leading corporate risk consultant and specialty insurance broker across Central and Eastern #Europe.
For #Ethiopia, which depends on Djibouti for over 95% of its foreign trade, the impact could be significant.
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=55736
The Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority (#DPFZA) has directed all licensed shipping agents that cargo loaded prior to the ongoing #Gulf_crisis must not incur any additional surcharge fees.
In a notice issued today, DPFZA Chairman Aboubaker Omar Hadi said, “this measure is intended to ensure fairness to both cargo owners & ship-owners and to prevent the retroactive application of surcharges to shipments arranged before the onset of the Gulf crisis.”
The authority warned that violations would face strict administrative and regulatory measures under port regulations.
Global shipping is under further strain, according to a report released today by #GrECo, a leading corporate risk consultant and specialty insurance broker across Central and Eastern #Europe.
For #Ethiopia, which depends on Djibouti for over 95% of its foreign trade, the impact could be significant.
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=55736
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