#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."
https://addisstandard.com/?p=57372
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."
https://addisstandard.com/?p=57372
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.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=57389
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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
https://x.com/addisstandard/status/2062412370081710219?s=20
#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."
https://x.com/addisstandard/status/2062441438579679630?s=20
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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.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=57411
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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.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=57424
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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.
(Video: Addis Standard)
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.
(Video: Addis Standard)
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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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#Iran's Khamenei says #US, #Israel aim to sow 'division' after war defeat
Iran's supreme leader on Thursday accused the US and Israel of trying to sow "division" among Iranians after suffering a "decisive blow" during the Middle East war.
In a written message, Mojtaba Khamenei said "the malicious enemy" was seeking to "plant the seeds of doubt, despair, fear, mistrust and division" among the public.
"In confronting these ill intentions, everyone must, through steadfastness, insight, preserving unity and cohesion... neutralise their sinister plot," his message said.
The remarks by Iran's third supreme leader were recited by a prayer leader at the mausoleum of the founder of Iran's Islamic revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, on the 37th anniversary of his death.
The 1979 revolution toppled the US-backed shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, ending a dynasty.
https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/06/1455375/irans-khamenei-says-us-israel-aim-sow-division-after-war-defeat
Iran's supreme leader on Thursday accused the US and Israel of trying to sow "division" among Iranians after suffering a "decisive blow" during the Middle East war.
In a written message, Mojtaba Khamenei said "the malicious enemy" was seeking to "plant the seeds of doubt, despair, fear, mistrust and division" among the public.
"In confronting these ill intentions, everyone must, through steadfastness, insight, preserving unity and cohesion... neutralise their sinister plot," his message said.
The remarks by Iran's third supreme leader were recited by a prayer leader at the mausoleum of the founder of Iran's Islamic revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, on the 37th anniversary of his death.
The 1979 revolution toppled the US-backed shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, ending a dynasty.
https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/06/1455375/irans-khamenei-says-us-israel-aim-sow-division-after-war-defeat
News: ‘Risk of catastrophic conflict is no longer hypothetical,’ #TPLF warns, urges international intervention
“The trajectory is unmistakable,” the #TPLF said. “A policy of unilateralism, coercion, and militarization is increasingly replacing dialogue, compromise, and political agreement. The continued pursuit of this course will inevitably heighten the risk of renewed armed confrontation.”
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“The trajectory is unmistakable,” the #TPLF said. “A policy of unilateralism, coercion, and militarization is increasingly replacing dialogue, compromise, and political agreement. The continued pursuit of this course will inevitably heighten the risk of renewed armed confrontation.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=57419
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News: Defendant opens fire inside courtroom, kills judge, one other in #West_Shewa Zone, #Oromia
When asked by #Addis_Standard how the defendant was able to enter the courtroom with a firearm, Getacho responded: “for now, the matter is under police investigation.”
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When asked by #Addis_Standard how the defendant was able to enter the courtroom with a firearm, Getacho responded: “for now, the matter is under police investigation.”
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News: #Hezbollah not party to #Israel-#Lebanon ceasefire, raising doubts over broader U.S.-Iran peace efforts
A #US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has raised hopes for progress toward a broader agreement between #Washington and #Tehran, but uncertainty remains as Hezbollah—the armed group at the center of the conflict—has not publicly endorsed the deal.
Lebanese President #Joseph_Aoun said the ceasefire would take effect within 24 hours once approved by all parties concerned. However, Hezbollah had not commented on the agreement by Thursday, raising questions about whether the truce can be implemented on the ground.
The ceasefire is viewed as a potentially important step in ongoing efforts to end the wider conflict involving the #United_States, Israel and #Iran. Tehran has repeatedly linked progress in negotiations with Washington to an end to hostilities in Lebanon, where Hezbollah, Iran's most powerful regional ally,
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A #US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has raised hopes for progress toward a broader agreement between #Washington and #Tehran, but uncertainty remains as Hezbollah—the armed group at the center of the conflict—has not publicly endorsed the deal.
Lebanese President #Joseph_Aoun said the ceasefire would take effect within 24 hours once approved by all parties concerned. However, Hezbollah had not commented on the agreement by Thursday, raising questions about whether the truce can be implemented on the ground.
The ceasefire is viewed as a potentially important step in ongoing efforts to end the wider conflict involving the #United_States, Israel and #Iran. Tehran has repeatedly linked progress in negotiations with Washington to an end to hostilities in Lebanon, where Hezbollah, Iran's most powerful regional ally,
https://x.com/addisstandard/status/2062770095114375427?s=20
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