#Türkiye deploys F-16 jets to #Mogadishu amid #Somalia’s federal-regional tensions
Addis Abeba — Türkiye has deployed F-16 fighter jets to Somalia, marking a significant increase in military support for the federal government as it moves to consolidate territorial control and counter growing regional dissent.
The deployment, first reported by Janes, follows months of infrastructure upgrades at Aden Adde International Airport, including the construction of specialized hangars and maintenance facilities, the local Garowe news service reported on 14 April.
Turkish officials said the aircraft are intended to strengthen counterterrorism operations against al-Shabaab and enhance maritime security, particularly in relation to ongoing oil exploration activities off Somalia’s coast.
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Addis Abeba — Türkiye has deployed F-16 fighter jets to Somalia, marking a significant increase in military support for the federal government as it moves to consolidate territorial control and counter growing regional dissent.
The deployment, first reported by Janes, follows months of infrastructure upgrades at Aden Adde International Airport, including the construction of specialized hangars and maintenance facilities, the local Garowe news service reported on 14 April.
Turkish officials said the aircraft are intended to strengthen counterterrorism operations against al-Shabaab and enhance maritime security, particularly in relation to ongoing oil exploration activities off Somalia’s coast.
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#Ethiopia's #Afar Rift provides glimpse into life and death 100,000 years ago
The study of ancient cultures around Ethiopia during the Middle Stone Age (MSA) time period is important for understanding how some of the first Homo sapiens lived and eventually left Africa. Unfortunately, there are not many well-preserved, open-air archaeological sites from the MSA, especially with both human fossils and artifacts. The Middle Awash study area in Ethiopia, however, is one of the few areas with a well-preserved treasure trove of artifacts capable of painting a picture of early human life in Ethiopia. A new study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, reports on some fascinating findings from this region, giving clues into what life—and death—might have been like.
Life in the Afar Rift
Around 1,800 piece-plotted stone artifacts larger than a centimeter were found, along with 132 animal remains.
https://phys.org/news/2026-04-ethiopia-afar-rift-glimpse-life.html
The study of ancient cultures around Ethiopia during the Middle Stone Age (MSA) time period is important for understanding how some of the first Homo sapiens lived and eventually left Africa. Unfortunately, there are not many well-preserved, open-air archaeological sites from the MSA, especially with both human fossils and artifacts. The Middle Awash study area in Ethiopia, however, is one of the few areas with a well-preserved treasure trove of artifacts capable of painting a picture of early human life in Ethiopia. A new study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, reports on some fascinating findings from this region, giving clues into what life—and death—might have been like.
Life in the Afar Rift
Around 1,800 piece-plotted stone artifacts larger than a centimeter were found, along with 132 animal remains.
https://phys.org/news/2026-04-ethiopia-afar-rift-glimpse-life.html
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#Op_ed: Mandate Expired, Authority Retained: #Somalia’s risky power extension amid emerging rivalries
Adam Daud Ahmed argues that Somalia’s decision to postpone elections to 2027 represents a perilous shift toward authoritarianism. He notes, “What is unfolding in #Mogadishu is not a routine political delay; it reflects the systematic erosion of democratic legitimacy, replaced by the cold logic of force.”
Regional rivals, denouncing the move as a "constitutional coup," are preparing to establish a transitional authority by 15 May, heightening the risk of state collapse. This instability is compounded by the use of foreign arms for internal coercion, which “provides exactly the oxygen the insurgency needs to outlast the federal project.”
He underscores, “The question is no longer whether Somalia faces risk—it’s whether time remains to avert violent fragmentation.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=56507
Adam Daud Ahmed argues that Somalia’s decision to postpone elections to 2027 represents a perilous shift toward authoritarianism. He notes, “What is unfolding in #Mogadishu is not a routine political delay; it reflects the systematic erosion of democratic legitimacy, replaced by the cold logic of force.”
Regional rivals, denouncing the move as a "constitutional coup," are preparing to establish a transitional authority by 15 May, heightening the risk of state collapse. This instability is compounded by the use of foreign arms for internal coercion, which “provides exactly the oxygen the insurgency needs to outlast the federal project.”
He underscores, “The question is no longer whether Somalia faces risk—it’s whether time remains to avert violent fragmentation.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=56507
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News: #Sudan criticizes Berlin conference as ‘colonial tutelage,’ rejects exclusion of Khartoum
Addis Abeba — Sudan has denounced a conference held in #Berlin, #Germany, criticizing it as a “colonial tutelage approach” and accusing Western countries of attempting to impose their agenda without consulting Khartoum.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Sudan’s Foreign Ministry said organizing the conference without coordination with the Sudanese government reflects “disregard for the visions presented by the #Sudanese state and its official institutions.”
The conference, held in Berlin, brought together Sudanese political and civilian groups and aims to mobilize support for people affected by the ongoing war, as well as explore pathways toward ending the conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (#RSF).
Khartoum said the move “reflects a colonial tutelage approach still practiced by some
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Addis Abeba — Sudan has denounced a conference held in #Berlin, #Germany, criticizing it as a “colonial tutelage approach” and accusing Western countries of attempting to impose their agenda without consulting Khartoum.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Sudan’s Foreign Ministry said organizing the conference without coordination with the Sudanese government reflects “disregard for the visions presented by the #Sudanese state and its official institutions.”
The conference, held in Berlin, brought together Sudanese political and civilian groups and aims to mobilize support for people affected by the ongoing war, as well as explore pathways toward ending the conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (#RSF).
Khartoum said the move “reflects a colonial tutelage approach still practiced by some
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#Iran warns of #Red_Sea disruption if #US blockade persists
Addis Abeba — Iran’s military has warned it could expand disruptions to key maritime routes, including the Red Sea, Sea of Oman and the Gulf if the United States continues its naval blockade on Iranian ports.
In a statement carried by state television, a senior official at Iran’s military central command said continued U.S. actions targeting Iranian commercial vessels and oil tankers would “create insecurity” and risk undermining an already fragile ceasefire.
“The powerful armed forces of the Islamic Republic will not allow any exports or imports to continue in the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, and the Red Sea,” Iranian state media quoted Ali Abdollahi as saying.
He added that Iran would “act decisively to defend its national sovereignty and its interests.”
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Addis Abeba — Iran’s military has warned it could expand disruptions to key maritime routes, including the Red Sea, Sea of Oman and the Gulf if the United States continues its naval blockade on Iranian ports.
In a statement carried by state television, a senior official at Iran’s military central command said continued U.S. actions targeting Iranian commercial vessels and oil tankers would “create insecurity” and risk undermining an already fragile ceasefire.
“The powerful armed forces of the Islamic Republic will not allow any exports or imports to continue in the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, and the Red Sea,” Iranian state media quoted Ali Abdollahi as saying.
He added that Iran would “act decisively to defend its national sovereignty and its interests.”
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#Ethiopia: Statement on the abduction of #Addis_Standard Managing Editor by plainclothes men from his workplace
JAKENN Publishing PLC expresses grave concern over the disappearance of its Managing Editor, #Million_Beyene, who was taken at approximately 10:40 a.m. today (15 April 2026) from the newsroom by a group of unidentified individuals in plain clothes.
The individuals informed Million that he was “needed for questioning” before taking him to an undisclosed location.
Security camera footage reviewed by JAKENN shows a sequence of events in which multiple individuals in civilian clothing entered the building in a staggered manner over several minutes. The footage captures at least three men, wearing caps and face masks, and one without a cap and a face mask, moving through the stairwell area and coordinating their movements. Shortly thereafter, Million is seen being escorted out of the premises by the group. The individuals appear to act in a deliberate
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=56522
JAKENN Publishing PLC expresses grave concern over the disappearance of its Managing Editor, #Million_Beyene, who was taken at approximately 10:40 a.m. today (15 April 2026) from the newsroom by a group of unidentified individuals in plain clothes.
The individuals informed Million that he was “needed for questioning” before taking him to an undisclosed location.
Security camera footage reviewed by JAKENN shows a sequence of events in which multiple individuals in civilian clothing entered the building in a staggered manner over several minutes. The footage captures at least three men, wearing caps and face masks, and one without a cap and a face mask, moving through the stairwell area and coordinating their movements. Shortly thereafter, Million is seen being escorted out of the premises by the group. The individuals appear to act in a deliberate
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=56522
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#Ethiopia: Residents of #Ambo recount a city ‘under siege’ by ‘criminal gangs’ after social media revelations expose disturbing abuses
Residents of Ambo city, in west #Shewa zone of #Oromia regional state, say they are “living in fear” amid “a pattern of violence, intimidation, and impunity.”
Many are speaking up following a wave of social media posts over the past two days that have brought renewed scrutiny to rampant abuses in the city of civilians by organized group of men called “120”.
Multiple videos and pictures, shared widely on social media networks and echoed in messages sent to Addis Standard, describe incidents ranging from public beatings and arbitrary detention to extortion and, in some cases, killings.
While Addis Standard did not independently verify these videos and pictures, residents who reached out pleasing to share their accounts speak of a harrowing experience over the past “two years.”
“We are living in a city under siege,”
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=56525
Residents of Ambo city, in west #Shewa zone of #Oromia regional state, say they are “living in fear” amid “a pattern of violence, intimidation, and impunity.”
Many are speaking up following a wave of social media posts over the past two days that have brought renewed scrutiny to rampant abuses in the city of civilians by organized group of men called “120”.
Multiple videos and pictures, shared widely on social media networks and echoed in messages sent to Addis Standard, describe incidents ranging from public beatings and arbitrary detention to extortion and, in some cases, killings.
While Addis Standard did not independently verify these videos and pictures, residents who reached out pleasing to share their accounts speak of a harrowing experience over the past “two years.”
“We are living in a city under siege,”
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=56525
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#Update Statement on Our Missing Colleague
Nearly 24 hours after he was taken, the whereabouts of Million Beyene, Managing Editor of Addis Standard, remain unknown.
His family is increasingly distressed and deeply concerned for his safety.
JAKENN Publishing PLC renews its urgent call on the relevant authorities, including the Addis Ababa Police, the Federal Police Commission, and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission, to act without delay to establish his whereabouts and ensure his safe and immediate return.
Nearly 24 hours after he was taken, the whereabouts of Million Beyene, Managing Editor of Addis Standard, remain unknown.
His family is increasingly distressed and deeply concerned for his safety.
JAKENN Publishing PLC renews its urgent call on the relevant authorities, including the Addis Ababa Police, the Federal Police Commission, and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission, to act without delay to establish his whereabouts and ensure his safe and immediate return.
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News: #Somaliland rejects #Somalia’s claims over its diplomatic engagement with #Israel
The government of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland has rejected what it described as “misleading claims” by the Federal Government of Somalia regarding its diplomatic engagement with Israel, insisting that its foreign relations are a matter of sovereign authority.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Somaliland said the assertions by Mogadishu are “unfounded in law, inaccurate in history, and lack factual basis,” dismissing Somalia’s position as having no legal standing to comment on or interfere in its bilateral relations.
The statement reiterated Somaliland’s longstanding claim to sovereignty, noting that it attained independence on 26 June 1960 and was recognized internationally prior to its union with Somalia later that year. It argued that its sovereignty “neither originated from, nor is contingent upon, any authority in Mogadishu.”
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=56529
The government of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland has rejected what it described as “misleading claims” by the Federal Government of Somalia regarding its diplomatic engagement with Israel, insisting that its foreign relations are a matter of sovereign authority.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Somaliland said the assertions by Mogadishu are “unfounded in law, inaccurate in history, and lack factual basis,” dismissing Somalia’s position as having no legal standing to comment on or interfere in its bilateral relations.
The statement reiterated Somaliland’s longstanding claim to sovereignty, noting that it attained independence on 26 June 1960 and was recognized internationally prior to its union with Somalia later that year. It argued that its sovereignty “neither originated from, nor is contingent upon, any authority in Mogadishu.”
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=56529
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#Op_ed: Historical Divides, Emerging Alliances: Shifting politics, rising hopes for dialogue in #Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s political crisis reflects not just a struggle for power but “fundamentally conflicting narratives about the country’s formation,” centered on Menelik II, writes Yaekob Yatene. One view sees expansion as “reunification,” while another defines it as “conquest.”
These competing narratives have shaped modern politics and institutions. While the #Derg’s “Land to the Tiller” addressed inequality, and ethnic federalism enabled self-rule, both failed to resolve deeper demands for autonomy.
Yaekob notes a shift: #Amhara actors now prioritize “the protection and survival of the Amhara,” even exploring “collaboration on the ground” with former rivals. He argues this “decoupling…from pseudo-unionist ideological control” could open space for “interest-based engagement.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=56531
Ethiopia’s political crisis reflects not just a struggle for power but “fundamentally conflicting narratives about the country’s formation,” centered on Menelik II, writes Yaekob Yatene. One view sees expansion as “reunification,” while another defines it as “conquest.”
These competing narratives have shaped modern politics and institutions. While the #Derg’s “Land to the Tiller” addressed inequality, and ethnic federalism enabled self-rule, both failed to resolve deeper demands for autonomy.
Yaekob notes a shift: #Amhara actors now prioritize “the protection and survival of the Amhara,” even exploring “collaboration on the ground” with former rivals. He argues this “decoupling…from pseudo-unionist ideological control” could open space for “interest-based engagement.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=56531
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Whose progress?
A new documentary reveals how #Ethiopia’s manufacturing push redistributes land, labor, and opportunity—delivering gains for some while displacing others.
Industrial parks have become spaces where the interests of investors, workers, local communities, and the state often collide. These tensions are not limited to HSEZ, and I recently saw them brought vividly to life in the documentary film Made in Ethiopia, which focuses on the Eastern Industrial Zone (EIZ).
Directed by Xinyan Yu and Max Duncan, the 2024 award-winning film explores the tension between rapid industrial growth, local traditions, and personal lives. The EIZ, launched in 2009 about 35 kilometers south of Addis Ababa, has created more than 20,000 jobs. For some, this means new income and opportunity. For others, it has meant land loss and deep disruption to their way of life.
Read the full article: https://africasacountry.com/2026/04/whose-progress
A new documentary reveals how #Ethiopia’s manufacturing push redistributes land, labor, and opportunity—delivering gains for some while displacing others.
Industrial parks have become spaces where the interests of investors, workers, local communities, and the state often collide. These tensions are not limited to HSEZ, and I recently saw them brought vividly to life in the documentary film Made in Ethiopia, which focuses on the Eastern Industrial Zone (EIZ).
Directed by Xinyan Yu and Max Duncan, the 2024 award-winning film explores the tension between rapid industrial growth, local traditions, and personal lives. The EIZ, launched in 2009 about 35 kilometers south of Addis Ababa, has created more than 20,000 jobs. For some, this means new income and opportunity. For others, it has meant land loss and deep disruption to their way of life.
Read the full article: https://africasacountry.com/2026/04/whose-progress
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News: #CPJ calls for release of #Addis_Standard editor seized by unidentified men
The Committee to Protect Journalists has called on #Ethiopian authorities to urgently locate and release #Million_Beyene, who was taken by unidentified individuals from the newsroom of Addis Standard in the capital.
In a statement issued on April 16, CPJ said Million was seized on Wednesday morning by a group of men in plainclothes from the outlet’s newsroom in #Addis_Abeba and taken to an undisclosed location.
#JAKENN Publishing PLC, publisher of Addis Standard, says the whereabouts of its Managing Editor, Million Beyene, remain unknown nearly 24 hours after he was taken by unidentified individuals from the newsroom.
In an update issued this morning, the publisher said concerns are growing over his safety, noting that his family is “increasingly distressed and deeply concerned.”
CPJ described the incident as alarming and urged authorities to determine those responsible
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=56534
The Committee to Protect Journalists has called on #Ethiopian authorities to urgently locate and release #Million_Beyene, who was taken by unidentified individuals from the newsroom of Addis Standard in the capital.
In a statement issued on April 16, CPJ said Million was seized on Wednesday morning by a group of men in plainclothes from the outlet’s newsroom in #Addis_Abeba and taken to an undisclosed location.
#JAKENN Publishing PLC, publisher of Addis Standard, says the whereabouts of its Managing Editor, Million Beyene, remain unknown nearly 24 hours after he was taken by unidentified individuals from the newsroom.
In an update issued this morning, the publisher said concerns are growing over his safety, noting that his family is “increasingly distressed and deeply concerned.”
CPJ described the incident as alarming and urged authorities to determine those responsible
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=56534
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#Lebanon–#Israel ceasefire takes effect as Hezbollah links compliance to Israeli halt in hostilities
Addis Abeba- #US President Donald Trump said a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect at 21:00 GMT on Thursday, April 16, following talks with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said both sides had agreed to “formally begin a 10 Day CEASEFIRE” starting at 5 p.m. EST, after what he described as “excellent conversations” with the two leaders. He added that U.S. officials, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, would work with both countries toward a “lasting peace.”
The announcement follows recent talks in Washington, D.C., marking the first direct meeting between Lebanese and Israeli officials in more than three decades.
However, uncertainty remains over the ceasefire’s implementation.
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Addis Abeba- #US President Donald Trump said a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect at 21:00 GMT on Thursday, April 16, following talks with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said both sides had agreed to “formally begin a 10 Day CEASEFIRE” starting at 5 p.m. EST, after what he described as “excellent conversations” with the two leaders. He added that U.S. officials, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, would work with both countries toward a “lasting peace.”
The announcement follows recent talks in Washington, D.C., marking the first direct meeting between Lebanese and Israeli officials in more than three decades.
However, uncertainty remains over the ceasefire’s implementation.
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#Notice: 48 hours since our colleague Million Beyene disappeared without a trace.
Addis Abeba - Forty-eight hours after he was taken, the whereabouts of #Million_Beyene, Managing Editor of Addis Standard, remain unknown.
The #newsroom has learned that his phone was briefly active at around 10:00 p.m. last night before going silent again, raising further concern about his safety and condition.
His family and colleagues are enduring growing distress.
JAKENN Publishing PLC renews its urgent call for his safe and immediate return, and urges the relevant authorities, including the Addis Ababa Police and the Federal Police Commission, to act without delay to establish his whereabouts.
We also call on the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (#EHRC) to investigate this apparent enforced disappearance and ensure accountability.
#WhereIsMillion
#JournalismIsNotACrime
#PressFreedom
#BringMillionHome
Addis Abeba - Forty-eight hours after he was taken, the whereabouts of #Million_Beyene, Managing Editor of Addis Standard, remain unknown.
The #newsroom has learned that his phone was briefly active at around 10:00 p.m. last night before going silent again, raising further concern about his safety and condition.
His family and colleagues are enduring growing distress.
JAKENN Publishing PLC renews its urgent call for his safe and immediate return, and urges the relevant authorities, including the Addis Ababa Police and the Federal Police Commission, to act without delay to establish his whereabouts.
We also call on the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (#EHRC) to investigate this apparent enforced disappearance and ensure accountability.
#WhereIsMillion
#JournalismIsNotACrime
#PressFreedom
#BringMillionHome
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From #AS_Archive
Op-ed: Human Rights Under Siege: How security forces in #Oromia fuel terror and fear to control residents through lawlessness
Many have been shocked by reports of the wanton violence gripping #Ambo in West Shewa zone of Oromia, detailed in recent news coverage, including by Addis Standard, and a wave of social media posts over the past three days describing fear, abuse, and alleged attacks by a group known as “120.”
Yet these revelations are less surprising than they are confirming, pointing to a deeper breakdown of law and order in the region.
In January 2025, Addis Standard warned of the long-term risks posed by the expansion of irregular security structures and coercive enforcement practices across parts of Oromia.
Accounts now emerging from Ambo, of harassment, extortion, and unchecked violence, echo those earlier concerns about the human cost of a security approach increasingly described by residents as rule by fear.
Revisit the full version the 2025 op-ed in our archive for deeper context and analysis.
https://addisstandard.com/human-rights-under-siege-how-security-forces-in-oromia-fuel-terror-fear-to-control-residents-through-lawlessness/
Op-ed: Human Rights Under Siege: How security forces in #Oromia fuel terror and fear to control residents through lawlessness
Many have been shocked by reports of the wanton violence gripping #Ambo in West Shewa zone of Oromia, detailed in recent news coverage, including by Addis Standard, and a wave of social media posts over the past three days describing fear, abuse, and alleged attacks by a group known as “120.”
Yet these revelations are less surprising than they are confirming, pointing to a deeper breakdown of law and order in the region.
In January 2025, Addis Standard warned of the long-term risks posed by the expansion of irregular security structures and coercive enforcement practices across parts of Oromia.
Accounts now emerging from Ambo, of harassment, extortion, and unchecked violence, echo those earlier concerns about the human cost of a security approach increasingly described by residents as rule by fear.
Revisit the full version the 2025 op-ed in our archive for deeper context and analysis.
https://addisstandard.com/human-rights-under-siege-how-security-forces-in-oromia-fuel-terror-fear-to-control-residents-through-lawlessness/
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Human Rights Under Siege: How security forces in Oromia fuel terror, fear to control residents through lawlessness - Addis Standard
Human Rights Under Siege: How security forces in Oromia fuel terror, fear to control residents through lawlessness Addis Standard Op/Ed -
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News: #EPRP signals readiness to bypass electoral board for nationwide protests
Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Party says it will proceed with planned demonstrations in ten cities on 8 May, 2026, even if it does not receive approval from the National Election Board of Ethiopia, citing constitutional guarantees on the right to assembly.
Speaking to Addis Standard, #Mistireslassie_Tamrat, EPRP’s General Secretary, said the party had formally notified #NEBE ahead of the planned protests but has yet to receive any response.
“Regarding the letter we submitted to the Electoral Board, we have not received any response so far; they haven’t notified us of anything, and we are still waiting,” she said.
Despite the lack of communication, Mistireslassie indicated that the party is prepared to move forward outside the electoral framework if necessary. “If this demonstration cannot proceed through the Electoral Board's framework, we will
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=56537
Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Party says it will proceed with planned demonstrations in ten cities on 8 May, 2026, even if it does not receive approval from the National Election Board of Ethiopia, citing constitutional guarantees on the right to assembly.
Speaking to Addis Standard, #Mistireslassie_Tamrat, EPRP’s General Secretary, said the party had formally notified #NEBE ahead of the planned protests but has yet to receive any response.
“Regarding the letter we submitted to the Electoral Board, we have not received any response so far; they haven’t notified us of anything, and we are still waiting,” she said.
Despite the lack of communication, Mistireslassie indicated that the party is prepared to move forward outside the electoral framework if necessary. “If this demonstration cannot proceed through the Electoral Board's framework, we will
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=56537
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Through difficult years, uncertainty, and immense pressure to quit, you never looked away, you stayed, you read, you questioned, and you trusted.
Your unwavering support has been a powerful reminder that ethical journalism matters, and that truth still has a place.
We are deeply grateful for the trust out audience across different platforms continue to place in us.
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News: DR Congo set to overtake Ethiopia as Sub-Saharan Africa’s fifth-largest economy: IMF
The Democratic Republic of #Congo is poised to surpass #Ethiopia to become #sub-Saharan #Africa’s fifth-largest economy in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund, as cited by Bloomberg.
The #IMF estimates Congo’s gross domestic product will reach $123 billion this year, slightly ahead of Ethiopia’s projected $122 billion.
The shift comes as Ethiopia’s currency, the birr, has depreciated by about 17% over the past year, in contrast to Congo’s strengthening currency. #South_Africa is expected to retain its position as the region’s largest economy, followed by #Nigeria, #Angola, and #Kenya.
The shift is driven largely by Congo’s mining boom and a strengthening currency. The country, the world’s leading cobalt producer and a major source of copper, is attracting increased global investment amid rising demand for battery metals.
In contrast, Ethiopia liberalized
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=56539
The Democratic Republic of #Congo is poised to surpass #Ethiopia to become #sub-Saharan #Africa’s fifth-largest economy in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund, as cited by Bloomberg.
The #IMF estimates Congo’s gross domestic product will reach $123 billion this year, slightly ahead of Ethiopia’s projected $122 billion.
The shift comes as Ethiopia’s currency, the birr, has depreciated by about 17% over the past year, in contrast to Congo’s strengthening currency. #South_Africa is expected to retain its position as the region’s largest economy, followed by #Nigeria, #Angola, and #Kenya.
The shift is driven largely by Congo’s mining boom and a strengthening currency. The country, the world’s leading cobalt producer and a major source of copper, is attracting increased global investment amid rising demand for battery metals.
In contrast, Ethiopia liberalized
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=56539
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#Just_In: #Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ during #Lebanon ceasefire
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz will remain “completely open” to all commercial vessels during the ongoing 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon.
In a statement posted on X, Araghchi said the move aligns with the ceasefire period, adding that maritime traffic will continue along “coordinated routes” previously announced by Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organisation.
The development follows a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel that took effect late Thursday, after talks involving U.S. President Donald Trump, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The 10-day truce aims to halt weeks of cross-border hostilities.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz will remain “completely open” to all commercial vessels during the ongoing 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon.
In a statement posted on X, Araghchi said the move aligns with the ceasefire period, adding that maritime traffic will continue along “coordinated routes” previously announced by Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organisation.
The development follows a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel that took effect late Thursday, after talks involving U.S. President Donald Trump, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The 10-day truce aims to halt weeks of cross-border hostilities.
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The Standard Signal Ep 16| Two Years Without Justice: Remembering the Brutal Assassination of Bate Urgessa
On April 9, 2024, Bate Urgessa was brutally assassinated by government forces.
This special episode revisits the timeline, and what it reveals about justice and political space in Ethiopia today.
#TsedaleLemma in conversation with #EzekielGebissa
Premiers tonight at 7:30 PM EAT
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#BateUrgessa #Ethiopia #Anniversary #JusticeDelayed #HumanRights #PoliticalViolence #Oromo #OLF #Accountability #HornOfAfrica #TheStandardSignal
On April 9, 2024, Bate Urgessa was brutally assassinated by government forces.
This special episode revisits the timeline, and what it reveals about justice and political space in Ethiopia today.
#TsedaleLemma in conversation with #EzekielGebissa
Premiers tonight at 7:30 PM EAT
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