#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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News: Oil prices fall as #Israel-Lebanon ceasefire raises hopes of broader regional de-escalation
Global oil prices fell on Thursday after Israel and #Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire, boosting hopes for a broader diplomatic breakthrough that could help end the ongoing #US-Israeli conflict with #Iran and ease concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies.
The decline came a day after oil prices surged about 2% amid renewed tensions in the #Middle_East, including Iranian attacks on #Kuwait and U.S. military strikes near the Strait of #Hormuz, one of the world's most important oil shipping routes.
The latest market reaction followed announcements from Israel and Lebanon that they had agreed to implement a ceasefire after negotiations in #Washington. The agreement is expected to support broader diplomatic efforts between #Washington and #Tehran, with Iran having previously linked progress in negotiations to an end to
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Global oil prices fell on Thursday after Israel and #Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire, boosting hopes for a broader diplomatic breakthrough that could help end the ongoing #US-Israeli conflict with #Iran and ease concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies.
The decline came a day after oil prices surged about 2% amid renewed tensions in the #Middle_East, including Iranian attacks on #Kuwait and U.S. military strikes near the Strait of #Hormuz, one of the world's most important oil shipping routes.
The latest market reaction followed announcements from Israel and Lebanon that they had agreed to implement a ceasefire after negotiations in #Washington. The agreement is expected to support broader diplomatic efforts between #Washington and #Tehran, with Iran having previously linked progress in negotiations to an end to
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#US warns actions in #Mogadishu crisis could have “lasting consequences” for #Somalia’s future
Addis Ababa- The United States Embassy in Mogadishu has expressed concern over escalating violence in the Somali capital, warning that decisions taken in the coming days could significantly affect the country's stability and unity.
“The violence unfolding in Mogadishu is reckless. Somali leaders on all sides have a responsibility to preserve stability and resolve differences through peaceful means,” the embassy said in a statement posted on X this morning. It added that, “Actions taken in the coming hours and days may have lasting consequences for Somalia’s security, unity, and future.”
Heavy clashes across parts of Mogadishu erupted on 03 June amid rising political tensions ahead of opposition protests planned for 04 June.
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Addis Ababa- The United States Embassy in Mogadishu has expressed concern over escalating violence in the Somali capital, warning that decisions taken in the coming days could significantly affect the country's stability and unity.
“The violence unfolding in Mogadishu is reckless. Somali leaders on all sides have a responsibility to preserve stability and resolve differences through peaceful means,” the embassy said in a statement posted on X this morning. It added that, “Actions taken in the coming hours and days may have lasting consequences for Somalia’s security, unity, and future.”
Heavy clashes across parts of Mogadishu erupted on 03 June amid rising political tensions ahead of opposition protests planned for 04 June.
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News: #Ethiopia-D.C. United exhibition match called off amid visa hurdles, #Ebola precautions
Major League Soccer club #DC_United has canceled its scheduled friendly match against the #Ethiopian national football team, citing visa complications and heightened precautions related to the ongoing Ebola outbreak.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the #Washington-based club said the match, which had been scheduled for 11 July at #Audi_Field, would no longer take place due to difficulties securing visas and "heightened measures surrounding the recent global Ebola outbreak."
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Major League Soccer club #DC_United has canceled its scheduled friendly match against the #Ethiopian national football team, citing visa complications and heightened precautions related to the ongoing Ebola outbreak.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the #Washington-based club said the match, which had been scheduled for 11 July at #Audi_Field, would no longer take place due to difficulties securing visas and "heightened measures surrounding the recent global Ebola outbreak."
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News: #Eritrean-born #UK resident charged with smuggling two #Ethiopians across #Lithuanian border
The two Ethiopian nationals, both 26 years old, have been charged with the illegal use of identity documents, while the suspect faces charges of organizing the unlawful movement of persons across a state border and the illegal use of personal documents. According to prosecutors, the case has been referred to the Panevėžys Regional Court for trial.
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The two Ethiopian nationals, both 26 years old, have been charged with the illegal use of identity documents, while the suspect faces charges of organizing the unlawful movement of persons across a state border and the illegal use of personal documents. According to prosecutors, the case has been referred to the Panevėžys Regional Court for trial.
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News: #China-backed project begins converting #Addis_Abeba buses to natural gas
#Ethiopia has launched a large-scale program to convert public buses from diesel to natural gas, with the first retrofitted bus successfully completing a road test in Addis Abeba, according to a report by #China_Daily.
The initiative, led by China’s #GCL Africa Industrial Group, is part of Ethiopia’s broader efforts to reduce dependence on imported fuel and promote environmentally sustainable public transportation.
China Daily reported that the project aims to retrofit more than 2,000 public buses operating in Addis Abeba within eight months. Preparations are also underway to convert a fleet of government-owned Mercedes-Benz buses.
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#Ethiopia has launched a large-scale program to convert public buses from diesel to natural gas, with the first retrofitted bus successfully completing a road test in Addis Abeba, according to a report by #China_Daily.
The initiative, led by China’s #GCL Africa Industrial Group, is part of Ethiopia’s broader efforts to reduce dependence on imported fuel and promote environmentally sustainable public transportation.
China Daily reported that the project aims to retrofit more than 2,000 public buses operating in Addis Abeba within eight months. Preparations are also underway to convert a fleet of government-owned Mercedes-Benz buses.
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#Op_ed: From Peace Deal to Political Instrument: #Pretoria Agreement's quiet demise; weaponization of ceasefire in #Tigray
Three years after the Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (#CoHA), what promised recovery is now “a managed stalemate sustained through narrative manipulation, economic coercion, military occupation, and normalization of impunity,” writes Gebremichael Negash.
He argues that the federal government minimized global scrutiny by reframing the Tigray war as a local dispute, ignoring mandates such as the withdrawal of non-#ENDF troops and the return of civilians. Though active fighting stopped, economic warfare and occupation endure, leaving a million people displaced.
Gebremichael emphasizes, "A ceasefire devoid of justice, accountability, and implementation is not peace,” leaving Pretoria as “the managed burial of an unfinished war, rather than a foundation for sustainable peace.”
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Three years after the Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (#CoHA), what promised recovery is now “a managed stalemate sustained through narrative manipulation, economic coercion, military occupation, and normalization of impunity,” writes Gebremichael Negash.
He argues that the federal government minimized global scrutiny by reframing the Tigray war as a local dispute, ignoring mandates such as the withdrawal of non-#ENDF troops and the return of civilians. Though active fighting stopped, economic warfare and occupation endure, leaving a million people displaced.
Gebremichael emphasizes, "A ceasefire devoid of justice, accountability, and implementation is not peace,” leaving Pretoria as “the managed burial of an unfinished war, rather than a foundation for sustainable peace.”
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WATCH: #Addis_Standard journalist questions AU Election Observation Mission head Uhuru Kenyatta on #Tigray’s exclusion from Ethiopia’s 1 June general elections, concerns over media freedom, and the competitiveness of the polls.
Kenyatta said election board has indicated it is prepared to conduct elections in Tigray and other constituencies excluded from voting once security conditions permit.
He did not, however, directly address questions regarding the shrinking media freedom and regulatory actions taken against media outlets.
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Kenyatta said election board has indicated it is prepared to conduct elections in Tigray and other constituencies excluded from voting once security conditions permit.
He did not, however, directly address questions regarding the shrinking media freedom and regulatory actions taken against media outlets.
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News: #Abbaa_Gadaa Goobana confirms receiving appeals from former #OLA members jailed across #Oromia after surrendering peacefully
Speaking to #Addis_Standard, Abbaa Gadaa Goobana said the letters originated from detainees held in #Shaashamannee, #Batuu, #Adama, and other locations across the Oromia regional state. He noted that the inmates are serving sentences ranging from three to 20 years.
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Speaking to #Addis_Standard, Abbaa Gadaa Goobana said the letters originated from detainees held in #Shaashamannee, #Batuu, #Adama, and other locations across the Oromia regional state. He noted that the inmates are serving sentences ranging from three to 20 years.
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