News: #Sudan reportedly reinforces troops, anti-aircraft defenses along #Ethiopia borders in #Blue_Nile, #al_Fashaga after accusations
Sudan’s military has reportedly increased troop deployments and anti-aircraft defenses along areas bordering Ethiopia, including Blue Nile State along the Benishangul-Gumuz Region of western Ethiopia, and the disputed al-Fashaga area, in Sudan’s Gedaref state bordering the Amhara regional state of Ethiopia.
As of the time of publication, Ethiopian officials had not publicly responded to the latest developments.
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Sudan’s military has reportedly increased troop deployments and anti-aircraft defenses along areas bordering Ethiopia, including Blue Nile State along the Benishangul-Gumuz Region of western Ethiopia, and the disputed al-Fashaga area, in Sudan’s Gedaref state bordering the Amhara regional state of Ethiopia.
As of the time of publication, Ethiopian officials had not publicly responded to the latest developments.
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#Ethiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby
A woman has given birth to rare quintuplets in Ethiopia's Harari Regional state after 12 years of trying for a baby.
Bedriya Adem said she and her husband were "overjoyed" to be "blessed with five children at once".
The 35-year-old delivered four boys and a girl, all of whom are in "full health", at the Hiwot Fana Specialized Hospital, the hospital said.
"I cannot express my happiness in words," she told the BBC, recalling how she was "filled with depression and pain" until her prayers were answered.
Hospital medical director Dr Mohammed Nur Abdulahi said the mother and babies remained under medical care at the hospital. The babies weighed between 1.3 and 1.4kg (3lb).
He told the BBC that newborns who weigh more than a kilogram have a high chance of survival and healthy growth.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c893y34zlv0o
A woman has given birth to rare quintuplets in Ethiopia's Harari Regional state after 12 years of trying for a baby.
Bedriya Adem said she and her husband were "overjoyed" to be "blessed with five children at once".
The 35-year-old delivered four boys and a girl, all of whom are in "full health", at the Hiwot Fana Specialized Hospital, the hospital said.
"I cannot express my happiness in words," she told the BBC, recalling how she was "filled with depression and pain" until her prayers were answered.
Hospital medical director Dr Mohammed Nur Abdulahi said the mother and babies remained under medical care at the hospital. The babies weighed between 1.3 and 1.4kg (3lb).
He told the BBC that newborns who weigh more than a kilogram have a high chance of survival and healthy growth.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c893y34zlv0o
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News: #Tigray Interim President warns of ‘dangerous course of action’ after Debretsion-led cabinet holds first meeting
Tigray’s federally appointed Interim President, Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede has warned over escalating political tensions in the region, describing earlier cabinet meeting convened by Debretsion Gebremichael, as the beginning of a “dangerous and destructive phase” and accusing an unnamed group of attempting to seize administrative "power by force".
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Tigray’s federally appointed Interim President, Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede has warned over escalating political tensions in the region, describing earlier cabinet meeting convened by Debretsion Gebremichael, as the beginning of a “dangerous and destructive phase” and accusing an unnamed group of attempting to seize administrative "power by force".
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News: Persistent shortages, days-long queues across cities in #Oromia cast doubt on gov’t claims of restored diesel supply
A public transport driver operating between #Awash and #Adama, told #Addis_Standard that he has been stranded in a diesel queue near #Adama for the past three days.
In #Batu (Zway), east Shewa zone of Oromia, another driver described a similar situation, saying diesel deliveries were quickly depleted.
“We heard two tankers of diesel arrived recently, but that supply was exhausted by tractors and Code-04 vehicles,” he told #Addis_Standard.
Similarly, a resident in #Yabello, in southern Oromia, also reported acute shortages, saying diesel is currently available at only one fuel station in the town.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=56853
A public transport driver operating between #Awash and #Adama, told #Addis_Standard that he has been stranded in a diesel queue near #Adama for the past three days.
In #Batu (Zway), east Shewa zone of Oromia, another driver described a similar situation, saying diesel deliveries were quickly depleted.
“We heard two tankers of diesel arrived recently, but that supply was exhausted by tractors and Code-04 vehicles,” he told #Addis_Standard.
Similarly, a resident in #Yabello, in southern Oromia, also reported acute shortages, saying diesel is currently available at only one fuel station in the town.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=56853
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#EXPLAINER —How #TPLF Reclaimed the #Tigray State Council?
In one of the most consequential political developments in post-war Tigray, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front has formally reconstituted the Tigray State Council and appointed #Debretsion_Gebremichael as regional president, escalating a deepening confrontation with Ethiopia’s federal government.
The move effectively sidelines the federally-recognized Tigray Interim Administration, led by Lt. Gen. #Tadesse_Werede, and creates a situation in which Tigray now has two competing centers of authority: one operating through the reinstated State Council under Debretsion, and another still formally recognized by #Addis_Abeba under Lieutenant General Tadesse Werede.
The latest developments come amid growing tensions over the stalled implementation of the Pretoria Agreement, unresolved issues such as constitutional territory, return of IDPs, delays in the disarmament and reintegration process, and worsening humanitarian
https://addisstandard.com/?p=56857
In one of the most consequential political developments in post-war Tigray, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front has formally reconstituted the Tigray State Council and appointed #Debretsion_Gebremichael as regional president, escalating a deepening confrontation with Ethiopia’s federal government.
The move effectively sidelines the federally-recognized Tigray Interim Administration, led by Lt. Gen. #Tadesse_Werede, and creates a situation in which Tigray now has two competing centers of authority: one operating through the reinstated State Council under Debretsion, and another still formally recognized by #Addis_Abeba under Lieutenant General Tadesse Werede.
The latest developments come amid growing tensions over the stalled implementation of the Pretoria Agreement, unresolved issues such as constitutional territory, return of IDPs, delays in the disarmament and reintegration process, and worsening humanitarian
https://addisstandard.com/?p=56857
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#Coming_UP: The Standard Signal | Ep.18: Too Early, Too Consequential: Washington’s Eritrea Reset Explained
#TsedaleLemma speaks with #CameronHudson, Former U.S. intelligence and State Department Official on Washington’s reported move to lift sanctions on Eritrea, Red Sea tensions, and Ethiopia’s sea access ambitions.
Watch the full conversation on Addis Standard.
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#TsedaleLemma speaks with #CameronHudson, Former U.S. intelligence and State Department Official on Washington’s reported move to lift sanctions on Eritrea, Red Sea tensions, and Ethiopia’s sea access ambitions.
Watch the full conversation on Addis Standard.
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#TheStandardSignal #Eritrea #Ethiopia #HornOfAfrica #RedSea #Tigray #USForeignPolicy #Geopolitics #BabAlMandeb #Sudan #Somalia #EastAfrica #CameronHudson #TsedaleLemma
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Book honoring #Oromo political, intellectual figure #Lencho_Leta to be launched
Addis Abeba – A new biography chronicling the life and political journey of veteran Oromo politician and scholar Lencho Leta is set to be launched in Addis Abeba, according to organizers.
The book launch will take place on 10 May 2026 at Skylight Hotel, as part of a broader program marking what organizers describe as the “half-century journey of struggle” associated with Lencho Leta’s political and intellectual life.
The biography, authored by Ms #Zufan_Urgati, documents Lencho Leta’s life history, political thought, and contributions to Oromo political discourse and broader debates on identity, nationalism, and statehood in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.
The book, which has been prepared in Afaan Oromo and Amharic, will be officially unveiled during the launch event and made available to readers...
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Addis Abeba – A new biography chronicling the life and political journey of veteran Oromo politician and scholar Lencho Leta is set to be launched in Addis Abeba, according to organizers.
The book launch will take place on 10 May 2026 at Skylight Hotel, as part of a broader program marking what organizers describe as the “half-century journey of struggle” associated with Lencho Leta’s political and intellectual life.
The biography, authored by Ms #Zufan_Urgati, documents Lencho Leta’s life history, political thought, and contributions to Oromo political discourse and broader debates on identity, nationalism, and statehood in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.
The book, which has been prepared in Afaan Oromo and Amharic, will be officially unveiled during the launch event and made available to readers...
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#Premiering_now: The Standard Signal | Ep.18: Too Early, Too Consequential: Washington’s Eritrea Reset Explained
In this episode of The Standard Signal, Cameron Hudson, Former U.S. intelligence and State Department Official, explains why he described the decision a “head scratcher,” and what it could mean for Ethiopia, Eritrea, Red Sea security, and accountability.
Click here to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-z7QtSe9NM
#TsedaleLemma speaks with #CameronHudson, Former U.S. intelligence and State Department Official on Washington’s reported move to lift sanctions on Eritrea, Red Sea tensions, and Ethiopia’s sea access ambitions.
In this episode of The Standard Signal, Cameron Hudson, Former U.S. intelligence and State Department Official, explains why he described the decision a “head scratcher,” and what it could mean for Ethiopia, Eritrea, Red Sea security, and accountability.
Click here to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-z7QtSe9NM
#TsedaleLemma speaks with #CameronHudson, Former U.S. intelligence and State Department Official on Washington’s reported move to lift sanctions on Eritrea, Red Sea tensions, and Ethiopia’s sea access ambitions.
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The Standard Signal Ep.18: Too Early, Too Consequential: Washington’s Eritrea Reset Explained
In this episode of The Standard Signal, host Tsedale Lemma speaks with Cameron Hudson, Former U.S. intelligence and State Department Official who spent decades closely following the Horn of Africa, to unpack what he called a “head scratcher” policy shift…
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#US warns #Sudan war turns into ‘proxy battlefield’ for ‘multiple countries’, other countries enabling their territories for arms transfers
Addis Abeba – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that Sudan’s ongoing conflict is increasingly turning into a “proxy battlefield” involving multiple countries, while calling for a humanitarian ceasefire to facilitate aid delivery and protect civilians.
Speaking during a press conference in Italy following meetings with Pope Leo XIV and Italian officials on Friday, Rubio described the war in Sudan as “one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises ever.” He said Washington is intensifying diplomatic efforts through the so-called “Quartet” track to push for an end to the conflict.
“Obviously, Sudan has become in some way sort of a proxy engagement between multiple countries that are behind some of the elements that are fighting,”…
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Addis Abeba – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that Sudan’s ongoing conflict is increasingly turning into a “proxy battlefield” involving multiple countries, while calling for a humanitarian ceasefire to facilitate aid delivery and protect civilians.
Speaking during a press conference in Italy following meetings with Pope Leo XIV and Italian officials on Friday, Rubio described the war in Sudan as “one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises ever.” He said Washington is intensifying diplomatic efforts through the so-called “Quartet” track to push for an end to the conflict.
“Obviously, Sudan has become in some way sort of a proxy engagement between multiple countries that are behind some of the elements that are fighting,”…
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#Ethiopia: Communities mourn merchant shot dead in police custody in #Addis_Abeba; city police say ‘officer detained’
The fatal shooting of Tegegn Balcha, a young merchant, by a police officer inside a police station compound in Addis Abeba’s Shiro Meda area has sparked widespread anger among communities and renewed concerns over police conduct and the treatment of suspects in custody.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=56868
The fatal shooting of Tegegn Balcha, a young merchant, by a police officer inside a police station compound in Addis Abeba’s Shiro Meda area has sparked widespread anger among communities and renewed concerns over police conduct and the treatment of suspects in custody.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=56868
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#UAE, #Egypt Presidents inspect ‘Egyptian fighter detachment’ stationed in UAE
Addis Abeba – President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, conducted an inspection visit to an “Egyptian fighter detachment stationed in the country,” according to the UAE Ministry of Defense said.
In a statement released Friday on X, the ministry said the two leaders reviewed the detachment’s “readiness, operational capabilities, and preparedness for various challenges,” as well as ongoing efforts aimed at strengthening operational efficiency.
According to the official Emirates News Agency, the inspection focused on the unit’s combat preparedness and coordination capabilities amid growing regional security concerns.
President Sisi arrived in the UAE on Thursday and was received by bin Zayed upon arrival at Abu Dhabi...
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Addis Abeba – President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, conducted an inspection visit to an “Egyptian fighter detachment stationed in the country,” according to the UAE Ministry of Defense said.
In a statement released Friday on X, the ministry said the two leaders reviewed the detachment’s “readiness, operational capabilities, and preparedness for various challenges,” as well as ongoing efforts aimed at strengthening operational efficiency.
According to the official Emirates News Agency, the inspection focused on the unit’s combat preparedness and coordination capabilities amid growing regional security concerns.
President Sisi arrived in the UAE on Thursday and was received by bin Zayed upon arrival at Abu Dhabi...
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Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of #EVs in #Africa, led by #Ethiopia
Use of electric vehicles in Africa is surging, led by Ethiopia, as soaring prices and fuel shortages compel countries to opt for cleaner and cheaper transport.
Africa imported 44,358 electric vehicles from China in 2025, according to data from China’s Commerce Ministry, up from 19,386 in 2024. The shipments, valued at over $200 million, highlight growing demand, especially in Ethiopia after it banned new imports of gas and diesel-powered vehicles in 2024.
https://abcnews.com/Business/wireStory/fuel-shortages-high-prices-push-adoption-evs-africa-132803859
Use of electric vehicles in Africa is surging, led by Ethiopia, as soaring prices and fuel shortages compel countries to opt for cleaner and cheaper transport.
Africa imported 44,358 electric vehicles from China in 2025, according to data from China’s Commerce Ministry, up from 19,386 in 2024. The shipments, valued at over $200 million, highlight growing demand, especially in Ethiopia after it banned new imports of gas and diesel-powered vehicles in 2024.
https://abcnews.com/Business/wireStory/fuel-shortages-high-prices-push-adoption-evs-africa-132803859
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Addis Standard Weekly News Recap:
From rising Middle East tensions to political developments in Ethiopia and growing concerns over media freedom — catch up on the week’s biggest stories.
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From rising Middle East tensions to political developments in Ethiopia and growing concerns over media freedom — catch up on the week’s biggest stories.
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Ethiopia Calls for Dialogue, Tigray Crisis, Regional Diplomacy & Police Custody Killing,
Top stories from Addis Standard
Iran warns that U.S. naval operations in the Strait of Hormuz could violate a fragile ceasefire and heighten regional tensions.
Ethiopia’s Orthodox Patriarch Abune Mathias urges leaders to prioritize peace, justice, and national…
Iran warns that U.S. naval operations in the Strait of Hormuz could violate a fragile ceasefire and heighten regional tensions.
Ethiopia’s Orthodox Patriarch Abune Mathias urges leaders to prioritize peace, justice, and national…
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News: Oil surges as #Trump rejects #Iran peace response, fears grow over prolonged #Gulf disruption
Global oil prices surged sharply on Monday after #US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response to a U.S.-backed peace proposal aimed at ending the 10-week war, deepening fears that disruptions in the Strait of #Hormuz could continue for weeks or even months. Brent crude jumped more than 4% to above $105 a barrel, while U.S. crude neared the $100 mark as markets reacted to the growing diplomatic deadlock.
Trump dismissed #Tehran’s proposal as “totally unacceptable” shortly after Iran outlined conditions for ending the conflict, including compensation for war damages, the lifting of sanctions, an end to the U.S. naval blockade, and recognition of #Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. The rejection signaled a major setback to ongoing efforts to de-escalate the conflict,
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Global oil prices surged sharply on Monday after #US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s response to a U.S.-backed peace proposal aimed at ending the 10-week war, deepening fears that disruptions in the Strait of #Hormuz could continue for weeks or even months. Brent crude jumped more than 4% to above $105 a barrel, while U.S. crude neared the $100 mark as markets reacted to the growing diplomatic deadlock.
Trump dismissed #Tehran’s proposal as “totally unacceptable” shortly after Iran outlined conditions for ending the conflict, including compensation for war damages, the lifting of sanctions, an end to the U.S. naval blockade, and recognition of #Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. The rejection signaled a major setback to ongoing efforts to de-escalate the conflict,
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#Sudan army says it recaptured strategic #Blue_Nile town near #Ethiopian border
Addis Abeba – The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced that it has regained control of the strategic town of Al-Kaily in Sudan’s Blue Nile State near the Ethiopian border, following days of intense fighting against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied fighters from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N).
According to Sudan Tribune, the town had fallen to RSF and allied forces on 25 April after heavy clashes, marking a significant setback for the army in the border region. Its recapture is being presented by SAF as a major military gain, particularly for the army’s 4th Infantry Division operating in Blue Nile State.
Al-Kaily lies along a key corridor linking the regional capital Ed Damazin with the border town of Kurmuk, an area that has witnessed escalating clashes in recent weeks amid the wider conflict between SAF and RSF.
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Addis Abeba – The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced that it has regained control of the strategic town of Al-Kaily in Sudan’s Blue Nile State near the Ethiopian border, following days of intense fighting against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied fighters from the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N).
According to Sudan Tribune, the town had fallen to RSF and allied forces on 25 April after heavy clashes, marking a significant setback for the army in the border region. Its recapture is being presented by SAF as a major military gain, particularly for the army’s 4th Infantry Division operating in Blue Nile State.
Al-Kaily lies along a key corridor linking the regional capital Ed Damazin with the border town of Kurmuk, an area that has witnessed escalating clashes in recent weeks amid the wider conflict between SAF and RSF.
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#News_Analysis: Early Warning new report reveals suspension of #Safety_Net worsening #Ethiopia’s food shortage crisis amid conflicts, fuel shocks
- The Productive Safety Net Program (#PSNP), one of Ethiopia’s largest social assistance schemes, has faced major disruptions this year after public works transfers were suspended across most parts of the country since January 2026.
- Emergency (IPC Phase 4) conditions are expected to continue in lowland areas of #East_Hararghe and among newly arrived South Sudanese refugees in #Gambella, while widespread Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes persist across parts of #Tigray, #Amhara, #Afar, #Oromia, and the #Somali regions.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=56878
- The Productive Safety Net Program (#PSNP), one of Ethiopia’s largest social assistance schemes, has faced major disruptions this year after public works transfers were suspended across most parts of the country since January 2026.
- Emergency (IPC Phase 4) conditions are expected to continue in lowland areas of #East_Hararghe and among newly arrived South Sudanese refugees in #Gambella, while widespread Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes persist across parts of #Tigray, #Amhara, #Afar, #Oromia, and the #Somali regions.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=56878
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#Op_ed: Abducted, Banned, Prosecuted: Systematic war on #Ethiopia’s independent media
Fanuel Hailemariam argues in this op-ed that Ethiopia's independent media is undergoing "a systematic dismantling." He notes that the state has weaponized both legal measures and licensing requirements to "silence journalists,” causing the nation to fall to 148th place in the World Press Freedom Index.
The author explains that beyond arrests, authorities have increasingly used licensing laws to suppress critical outlets, citing vague allegations tied to “national interests” and “media ethics.” Fanuel contends that the crackdown has intensified ahead of Ethiopia’s June 2026 election, “deliberately narrowing the information environment.”
The author emphasizes that when governments begin treating journalism as “a security threat rather than a civic function,” democratic institutions gradually erode “quietly, procedurally, and through the full apparatus of the law.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=56872
Fanuel Hailemariam argues in this op-ed that Ethiopia's independent media is undergoing "a systematic dismantling." He notes that the state has weaponized both legal measures and licensing requirements to "silence journalists,” causing the nation to fall to 148th place in the World Press Freedom Index.
The author explains that beyond arrests, authorities have increasingly used licensing laws to suppress critical outlets, citing vague allegations tied to “national interests” and “media ethics.” Fanuel contends that the crackdown has intensified ahead of Ethiopia’s June 2026 election, “deliberately narrowing the information environment.”
The author emphasizes that when governments begin treating journalism as “a security threat rather than a civic function,” democratic institutions gradually erode “quietly, procedurally, and through the full apparatus of the law.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=56872
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