News: #Sudan peace consultations in #Addis_Ababa face delay amid disputes over delegates, participation blocs
Crucial consultations on Sudan's political future, scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa this week under the auspices of the "#Quintet Committee," face possible postponement due to disagreements over representation among participating groups and mediating organizations.
According to #Sudan_Tribune, meetings planned for Wednesday in the #Ethiopian capital have encountered significant obstacles as the mediation mechanism seeks to bring together #Sudanese political actors and narrow divisions over a future political process aimed at ending the country's prolonged conflict.
Sources familiar with the preparations told the outlet that the African Union (#AU), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (#IGAD), and the League of Arab States have raised objections regarding the composition and number of delegates allocated
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Crucial consultations on Sudan's political future, scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa this week under the auspices of the "#Quintet Committee," face possible postponement due to disagreements over representation among participating groups and mediating organizations.
According to #Sudan_Tribune, meetings planned for Wednesday in the #Ethiopian capital have encountered significant obstacles as the mediation mechanism seeks to bring together #Sudanese political actors and narrow divisions over a future political process aimed at ending the country's prolonged conflict.
Sources familiar with the preparations told the outlet that the African Union (#AU), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (#IGAD), and the League of Arab States have raised objections regarding the composition and number of delegates allocated
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#Kenya moves to integrate Madrasa, Pastoral learning into formal education system
Addis Abeba -Kenyan President William Ruto has directed Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba to develop reforms aimed at formally integrating alternative learning pathways, including madrasa education, pastoral instruction programs, and Tuksi religious learning, into the country’s basic education system, according to Kenyan media outlet, Kenyans.co.
Speaking during Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir on 1 June, Ruto said the move is intended to ensure that children in marginalized and pastoralist communities are not excluded from education due to geography, historical neglect, or the lack of recognition for informal learning systems.
He instructed the Education Ministry to consult stakeholders under the Basic Education Act and propose measures for the formal recognition of these programs.
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Addis Abeba -Kenyan President William Ruto has directed Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba to develop reforms aimed at formally integrating alternative learning pathways, including madrasa education, pastoral instruction programs, and Tuksi religious learning, into the country’s basic education system, according to Kenyan media outlet, Kenyans.co.
Speaking during Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir on 1 June, Ruto said the move is intended to ensure that children in marginalized and pastoralist communities are not excluded from education due to geography, historical neglect, or the lack of recognition for informal learning systems.
He instructed the Education Ministry to consult stakeholders under the Basic Education Act and propose measures for the formal recognition of these programs.
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News: #South_Sudan requests closure of #Egyptian ‘forward base’ near #Ethiopia border as #Nile_Basin realignment deepens
The facility, described by Egyptian officials as a “forward operating base,” was reportedly used for training, technical support, and monitoring Nile River flows, particularly in relation to developments around Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
The Pagak corridor itself has gained increasing importance in Ethiopia–South Sudan connectivity, particularly through proposed infrastructure and energy routes linking Gambella and Upper Nile.
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The facility, described by Egyptian officials as a “forward operating base,” was reportedly used for training, technical support, and monitoring Nile River flows, particularly in relation to developments around Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
The Pagak corridor itself has gained increasing importance in Ethiopia–South Sudan connectivity, particularly through proposed infrastructure and energy routes linking Gambella and Upper Nile.
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News: #TPLF-reinstated pre-war #Tigray council approves senior appointments, names Amanuel Assefa vice president
The pre-war Tigray Regional Council reinstated by the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has approved a series of senior appointments, including naming #Amanuel_Assefa as vice president and head of the #Justice_Bureau.
The appointments were endorsed during the 4th Extraordinary Session of the 6th Term Council of the “National Regional State of Tigray”, which began by approving the minutes of the previous regular meeting before discussing and unanimously endorsing a proposal on the organizational structure of regional bureaus.
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The pre-war Tigray Regional Council reinstated by the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has approved a series of senior appointments, including naming #Amanuel_Assefa as vice president and head of the #Justice_Bureau.
The appointments were endorsed during the 4th Extraordinary Session of the 6th Term Council of the “National Regional State of Tigray”, which began by approving the minutes of the previous regular meeting before discussing and unanimously endorsing a proposal on the organizational structure of regional bureaus.
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#US to drastically reduce visa-processing posts in #Africa; U.S. Embassy in #Addis_Abeba among 20 regional hubs to remain operational
Addis Abeba – The United States Department of State is planning a major restructuring of its visa-processing operations across Africa, significantly reducing the number of U.S. embassies and consulates authorized to process visa applications from foreign nationals seeking entry to the United States.
According to three U.S. officials and an internal memorandum obtained by the Associated Press, the number of visa-processing posts across the continent will be cut from nearly 50 to just 20 regional hubs in the coming weeks. While no official implementation date has been announced, the changes are expected to take effect in June.
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-06-01/u-s-to-drastically-slash-number-of-embassies-in-africa-that-can-process-visas
Addis Abeba – The United States Department of State is planning a major restructuring of its visa-processing operations across Africa, significantly reducing the number of U.S. embassies and consulates authorized to process visa applications from foreign nationals seeking entry to the United States.
According to three U.S. officials and an internal memorandum obtained by the Associated Press, the number of visa-processing posts across the continent will be cut from nearly 50 to just 20 regional hubs in the coming weeks. While no official implementation date has been announced, the changes are expected to take effect in June.
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-06-01/u-s-to-drastically-slash-number-of-embassies-in-africa-that-can-process-visas
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#Opinion: Stalled Peace, Restored Council: Case for #Baito revival amid faltering Pretoria implementation in #Tigray
Fikru Kidane argues that the #TPLF’s May 2026 reconstitution of the Tigray State Council is not a rejection of the #Pretoria Agreement, but “the predictable outcome of that agreement’s prolonged failure to be implemented.”
He points out that key provisions of the November 2022 agreement—including civilian return, constitutional normalization, and wartime accountability—remain unfulfilled. Instead, temporary arrangements have quietly supplanted the original accord.
According to Fikru, reconstituting regional and local councils, also known as the Baito, is an urgent effort to reestablish a legitimate institutional center before Ethiopia’s June 2026 elections.
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Fikru Kidane argues that the #TPLF’s May 2026 reconstitution of the Tigray State Council is not a rejection of the #Pretoria Agreement, but “the predictable outcome of that agreement’s prolonged failure to be implemented.”
He points out that key provisions of the November 2022 agreement—including civilian return, constitutional normalization, and wartime accountability—remain unfulfilled. Instead, temporary arrangements have quietly supplanted the original accord.
According to Fikru, reconstituting regional and local councils, also known as the Baito, is an urgent effort to reestablish a legitimate institutional center before Ethiopia’s June 2026 elections.
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News: Some bondholders move with legal action threat after rejecting #Ethiopia’s revised $1bn Eurobond restructuring proposal
The latest development follows Ethiopia’s announcement on 27 May that restricted discussions held between 6 and 27 May with the bondholder committee had ended without agreement after creditors rejected a revised restructuring proposal prepared by the government.
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The latest development follows Ethiopia’s announcement on 27 May that restricted discussions held between 6 and 27 May with the bondholder committee had ended without agreement after creditors rejected a revised restructuring proposal prepared by the government.
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News: Several killed as armed attacks ravage #East_Arsi; Churches burned, residents seek refuge in forests
Two eyewitnesses who spoke to #Addis_Standard described the assault that started on 30 May in remote farming localities around Teleta Gebriel, approximately 18 kilometers from #Aseko town, and continued through the national election period on 01 June.
According to one eyewitness, some survivors from the attacks were transported to Aseko Health Center as armed groups moved through villages “carrying Kalashnikov rifles”.
“The attackers targeted anyone in their view,” the witness said
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Two eyewitnesses who spoke to #Addis_Standard described the assault that started on 30 May in remote farming localities around Teleta Gebriel, approximately 18 kilometers from #Aseko town, and continued through the national election period on 01 June.
According to one eyewitness, some survivors from the attacks were transported to Aseko Health Center as armed groups moved through villages “carrying Kalashnikov rifles”.
“The attackers targeted anyone in their view,” the witness said
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The Death of the Electoral Aspiration?
“Election has become so devalued that it will take a lot of effort to bring citizens to believe elections matter again,” says Jawar Mohammed in The Standard Signal Ep. 20 with Tsedale Lemma.
Watch his analysis of the lasting ramifications of what he describes as a symbolic electoral process and the challenges facing democratic participation in Ethiopia.
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#Ethiopia #Democracy #PoliticsAndKnowledge
“Election has become so devalued that it will take a lot of effort to bring citizens to believe elections matter again,” says Jawar Mohammed in The Standard Signal Ep. 20 with Tsedale Lemma.
Watch his analysis of the lasting ramifications of what he describes as a symbolic electoral process and the challenges facing democratic participation in Ethiopia.
📺 Watch the full episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiAH5i9kbVU
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#Iran launches missiles, drones at #US targets in Gulf after strikes near #Hormuz
Addis Abeba- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (#IRGC) launched missiles and drones targeting US military assets in the Gulf region, including claims of attacks on the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in #Bahrain, an airbase, and other facilities, in retaliation for what Tehran described as US strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and communications infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz, according to Al Jazeera.
The retaliatory attacks also included missiles and drones fired toward US bases and allied facilities in #Bahrain and #Kuwait. Reuters reported that most of the projectiles were intercepted or failed to reach their targets, with air defense systems activated in Kuwait and the US military assisting in regional defenses. The US also said it downed drones that posed threats to civilian maritime traffic.
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Addis Abeba- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (#IRGC) launched missiles and drones targeting US military assets in the Gulf region, including claims of attacks on the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in #Bahrain, an airbase, and other facilities, in retaliation for what Tehran described as US strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and communications infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz, according to Al Jazeera.
The retaliatory attacks also included missiles and drones fired toward US bases and allied facilities in #Bahrain and #Kuwait. Reuters reported that most of the projectiles were intercepted or failed to reach their targets, with air defense systems activated in Kuwait and the US military assisting in regional defenses. The US also said it downed drones that posed threats to civilian maritime traffic.
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#Op_ed: Exhausted Before Arrival: Ending heavy human toll of #Addis_Abeba’s transport crisis
Addis Abeba’s transportation crisis disproportionately affects low-income commuters, who may spend up to 32% of their income on mobility, writes Shambel Assefa Esheti. He notes that rising fares, fuel costs, and unreliable services have made daily commuting a prolonged experience marked by queues, overcrowding, and exhaustion.
The author argues that “when people spend three or four hours every day simply trying to reach work and return home, transportation becomes more than an infrastructure issue—it becomes a quality-of-life issue.”
Shambel calls for long-term planning, emphasizing that transport systems should “connect people to opportunity, not exhaust them.”
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Addis Abeba’s transportation crisis disproportionately affects low-income commuters, who may spend up to 32% of their income on mobility, writes Shambel Assefa Esheti. He notes that rising fares, fuel costs, and unreliable services have made daily commuting a prolonged experience marked by queues, overcrowding, and exhaustion.
The author argues that “when people spend three or four hours every day simply trying to reach work and return home, transportation becomes more than an infrastructure issue—it becomes a quality-of-life issue.”
Shambel calls for long-term planning, emphasizing that transport systems should “connect people to opportunity, not exhaust them.”
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News: ‘Break this chain of attacks and bring the perpetrators to justice’: Patriarch urges action after deadly #East_Arsi violence
The Patriarch condemned the latest attacks in #Aseko, #Shirka, #Honkolo_Wabe, and #Munesa districts of the Arsi Diocese, describing them as a grave assault on both human life and religious freedom.
“Break this chain of attacks and bring the perpetrators to justice,” the Patriarch appealed to security officials and government authorities. “History will judge you by the price you pay for the safety of citizens during your tenure.”
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The Patriarch condemned the latest attacks in #Aseko, #Shirka, #Honkolo_Wabe, and #Munesa districts of the Arsi Diocese, describing them as a grave assault on both human life and religious freedom.
“Break this chain of attacks and bring the perpetrators to justice,” the Patriarch appealed to security officials and government authorities. “History will judge you by the price you pay for the safety of citizens during your tenure.”
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#Sudan’s Burhan holds talks with President Erdoğan in #Ankara
Addis Abeba – The Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, held unannounced talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara on Tuesday.
Burhan arrived in Turkey earlier in the day, although his departure from Sudan had not been publicly announced in advance by state media, according to Sudan Tribune.
In a brief statement, President Erdoğan’s office stated that “Türkiye continues its efforts to end the bloodshed in Sudan.” The leaders also discussed regional issues, “with a particular focus on the Türkiye–Sudan bilateral relations.”
Similarly, the Sovereign Council’s media office confirmed the meeting, saying it took place within the framework of strengthening bilateral relations between Sudan and Türkiye.
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Addis Abeba – The Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, held unannounced talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara on Tuesday.
Burhan arrived in Turkey earlier in the day, although his departure from Sudan had not been publicly announced in advance by state media, according to Sudan Tribune.
In a brief statement, President Erdoğan’s office stated that “Türkiye continues its efforts to end the bloodshed in Sudan.” The leaders also discussed regional issues, “with a particular focus on the Türkiye–Sudan bilateral relations.”
Similarly, the Sovereign Council’s media office confirmed the meeting, saying it took place within the framework of strengthening bilateral relations between Sudan and Türkiye.
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News: Coalition for #Ethiopian Unity says no candidate will take council seats under its name
The coalition, which presented 226 candidates for the House of Peoples’ Representatives and 827 for regional councils, said it entered the election despite what it described as “numerous trials, the absence of prerequisites, and inherent flaws.”
“Whatever the outcome may be, no candidate shall enter any council under the name of the Coalition,” it said, adding that even if such cases occur, they would be “completely unacceptable.”
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The coalition, which presented 226 candidates for the House of Peoples’ Representatives and 827 for regional councils, said it entered the election despite what it described as “numerous trials, the absence of prerequisites, and inherent flaws.”
“Whatever the outcome may be, no candidate shall enter any council under the name of the Coalition,” it said, adding that even if such cases occur, they would be “completely unacceptable.”
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#Commentary: Between Opportunity and Vulnerability: How #Hormuz crisis reshapes #Ethiopia’s Red Sea future
Since #Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in March 2026, freight rates have tripled. For the first time in modern history, both Hormuz and the #Red_Sea routes are compromised. Ambachew A. Anjulo argues that this has turned the Horn of Africa into a geopolitical hotspot, sparking what he calls a “new scramble—not for the interior of Africa, but for its northeastern maritime edge.”
For Ethiopia, which considers sea access an “irreversible” national priority, the stakes are high. External powers now offer investment and security deals to discourage unilateral action.
The author concludes, "Ethiopia must ensure its interests aren't swallowed by this scramble but defined through negotiated frameworks."
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Since #Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in March 2026, freight rates have tripled. For the first time in modern history, both Hormuz and the #Red_Sea routes are compromised. Ambachew A. Anjulo argues that this has turned the Horn of Africa into a geopolitical hotspot, sparking what he calls a “new scramble—not for the interior of Africa, but for its northeastern maritime edge.”
For Ethiopia, which considers sea access an “irreversible” national priority, the stakes are high. External powers now offer investment and security deals to discourage unilateral action.
The author concludes, "Ethiopia must ensure its interests aren't swallowed by this scramble but defined through negotiated frameworks."
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A statement issued by the legal team of JAKENN Publishing PLC concerning the civil proceedings filed before the Federal High Court, Lideta Division, Administrative Affairs Bench, on May 7, 2026, challenging the administrative measures imposed by the Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA) against #Addis_Standard publication.
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News: #AU, #IGAD observers urge inclusive political dialogue, stronger democratic institutions after #Ethiopia's election
The #African Union Election Observation Mission (#AUEOM) to Ethiopia's June 1 general election has called on the government, political actors and other stakeholders to pursue "inclusive and sustained political dialogue" to foster national consensus, strengthen trust among political actors and advance democratic consolidation in the country.
Asked by #Addis_Standard why the mission had not included recommendations regarding the situation in #Tigray and other areas where elections were not held, #Kenyatta said officials of the National #Election Board of Ethiopia (#NEBE) had assured the mission that preparations were in place to conduct elections once security conditions improve.
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The #African Union Election Observation Mission (#AUEOM) to Ethiopia's June 1 general election has called on the government, political actors and other stakeholders to pursue "inclusive and sustained political dialogue" to foster national consensus, strengthen trust among political actors and advance democratic consolidation in the country.
Asked by #Addis_Standard why the mission had not included recommendations regarding the situation in #Tigray and other areas where elections were not held, #Kenyatta said officials of the National #Election Board of Ethiopia (#NEBE) had assured the mission that preparations were in place to conduct elections once security conditions improve.
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News: Publisher files court challenge, injunction against EMA decision revoking #Addis_Standard registration
JAKENN also confirmed that it has requested an injunction seeking suspension of the EMA’s decision until the court reaches a final ruling on the substantive case. “The case is currently pending before the court,” the statement said.
The latest legal move follows the EMA’s February 24, 2026 announcement revoking the online media registration certificate of Addis Standard, effective immediately. In its statement at the time, the Authority accused the publication of “repeatedly broadcast[ing] reports that endanger media ethics, Ethiopian laws, and the national interests of the country and its people.”
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JAKENN also confirmed that it has requested an injunction seeking suspension of the EMA’s decision until the court reaches a final ruling on the substantive case. “The case is currently pending before the court,” the statement said.
The latest legal move follows the EMA’s February 24, 2026 announcement revoking the online media registration certificate of Addis Standard, effective immediately. In its statement at the time, the Authority accused the publication of “repeatedly broadcast[ing] reports that endanger media ethics, Ethiopian laws, and the national interests of the country and its people.”
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News: #IMF urges tight monetary policy, forex transparency as #Ethiopia nears new $468 million disbursement
"Maintaining strong policy implementation will be essential to consolidate macroeconomic stability. A tight monetary policy stance remains warranted to anchor inflation expectations. Further efforts to enhance the functioning and transparency of the foreign exchange market will be important to support external adjustment. Continued progress in domestic revenue mobilization and prudent expenditure management will help safeguard fiscal sustainability while responding to new spending pressures," the Fund said.
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"Maintaining strong policy implementation will be essential to consolidate macroeconomic stability. A tight monetary policy stance remains warranted to anchor inflation expectations. Further efforts to enhance the functioning and transparency of the foreign exchange market will be important to support external adjustment. Continued progress in domestic revenue mobilization and prudent expenditure management will help safeguard fiscal sustainability while responding to new spending pressures," the Fund said.
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News: Former #Kenyan President and head of the #African Union Election Observation Mission, #Uhuru_Kenyatta, delivers the mission’s preliminary assessment of #Ethiopia’s 7th general election in Addis Abeba on 03 June 2026, highlighting calls for inclusive political dialogue and strengthened democratic institutions.
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