Feature: #Abbaa_Gadaa_Goobana, in pre-power transfer ceremonies, laments: ‘Though my #Gadaa period saw success, #Oromos’ lack of unity saddens me’
Having completed his eight-year term, Abbaa Gadaa Goobana Hoolaa arrived at Dhakaa Koraa, in Galan district, Shagar City, some 28 km south of Addis Abeba, to transfer the #Baallii, or the Gadaa whip (Alangee), to the incoming Gadaa class. Reflecting on his tenure, he told #Addis_Standard that while his leadership period witnessed numerous successes, the ongoing security crisis across Oromia remains a profound source of grief for him.
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Having completed his eight-year term, Abbaa Gadaa Goobana Hoolaa arrived at Dhakaa Koraa, in Galan district, Shagar City, some 28 km south of Addis Abeba, to transfer the #Baallii, or the Gadaa whip (Alangee), to the incoming Gadaa class. Reflecting on his tenure, he told #Addis_Standard that while his leadership period witnessed numerous successes, the ongoing security crisis across Oromia remains a profound source of grief for him.
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News: Fed. Court orders #Ethiopian_Media_Authority to respond in #Addis_Standard case; hearing adjourned to 24 June
“Today, we appeared before the Lideta High Court’s Administrative Matters bench on 10 June, where the court formally accepted JAKENN’s suit for judicial review against EMA’s revocation of Addis Standard’s online media license, confirming it meets the legal requirements set forth by Administrative Procedure Proclamation No. 1183/2020,” JAKENN’s defense lawyers said in a written response to #Addis_Standard.
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“Today, we appeared before the Lideta High Court’s Administrative Matters bench on 10 June, where the court formally accepted JAKENN’s suit for judicial review against EMA’s revocation of Addis Standard’s online media license, confirming it meets the legal requirements set forth by Administrative Procedure Proclamation No. 1183/2020,” JAKENN’s defense lawyers said in a written response to #Addis_Standard.
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#Somali soccer referee denied entry to #US for World Cup is welcomed home as a hero
A leading soccer referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the #United_States for the #World_Cup tournament was warmly received by a crowd of supporters and officials on Wednesday as he arrived home.
Omar Artan, who was named as #Africa’s best male referee in 2025., said he plans to be at the next World Cup and urged Somali youth to be proud of their country.
Artan was set to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup after making FIFA’s final list for the tournament.
He was denied entry to the U.S. at Miami International Airport on Saturday over unspecified “vetting concerns,” U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement, without giving details of the concerns. FIFA subsequently cut him from the tournament’s referee list.
Artan was issued a visa to travel to the U.S. last week,......
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A leading soccer referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the #United_States for the #World_Cup tournament was warmly received by a crowd of supporters and officials on Wednesday as he arrived home.
Omar Artan, who was named as #Africa’s best male referee in 2025., said he plans to be at the next World Cup and urged Somali youth to be proud of their country.
Artan was set to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup after making FIFA’s final list for the tournament.
He was denied entry to the U.S. at Miami International Airport on Saturday over unspecified “vetting concerns,” U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement, without giving details of the concerns. FIFA subsequently cut him from the tournament’s referee list.
Artan was issued a visa to travel to the U.S. last week,......
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Two babies from #Congo orphanage die of #Ebola, highlighting risk to children
A devastating Ebola outbreak has claimed the lives of two infants at a church-run orphanage in eastern Congo, highlighting the severe challenges faced by vulnerable children in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province.
The tragedy began when baby #Buswaza, brought to the orphanage after her mother's death in late May, developed a fever and subsequently died from the deadly virus.
Following Buswaza's death, six other babies at the Bunia orphanage, home to 69 children, were identified as suspected Ebola cases. They were swiftly transferred to the Evangelical Medical Centre (#CME) for urgent care and isolation.
In a moment of relief, five of these infants later tested negative for Ebola and were discharged on Tuesday.
Medics in full protective suits returned the babies to.....
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/newborn-congo-orphanage-dies-ebola-highlighting-risks-faced-by-children-2026-06-10/
A devastating Ebola outbreak has claimed the lives of two infants at a church-run orphanage in eastern Congo, highlighting the severe challenges faced by vulnerable children in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province.
The tragedy began when baby #Buswaza, brought to the orphanage after her mother's death in late May, developed a fever and subsequently died from the deadly virus.
Following Buswaza's death, six other babies at the Bunia orphanage, home to 69 children, were identified as suspected Ebola cases. They were swiftly transferred to the Evangelical Medical Centre (#CME) for urgent care and isolation.
In a moment of relief, five of these infants later tested negative for Ebola and were discharged on Tuesday.
Medics in full protective suits returned the babies to.....
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/newborn-congo-orphanage-dies-ebola-highlighting-risks-faced-by-children-2026-06-10/
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#Iran announces closing #Strait_of_Hormuz after #US-#Iran strikes escalate over night; oil prices jump higher
Addis Abeba – Oil prices surged and fears of wider regional disruption intensified again after Iran announced the “full closure of the Strait of Hormuz” following a fresh round of US military strikes on Iranian targets, marking a an overnight escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran.
The latest confrontation began after the United States carried out what the US Central Command (#CENTCOM) described as additional “self-defense strikes” against multiple targets in Iran, including military surveillance assets, communications systems, and air defense facilities. According to Reuters and Bloomberg, the strikes were ordered by US President Donald Trump following an earlier incident involving the downing of a US Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, which Washington attributed to Iran.
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Addis Abeba – Oil prices surged and fears of wider regional disruption intensified again after Iran announced the “full closure of the Strait of Hormuz” following a fresh round of US military strikes on Iranian targets, marking a an overnight escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran.
The latest confrontation began after the United States carried out what the US Central Command (#CENTCOM) described as additional “self-defense strikes” against multiple targets in Iran, including military surveillance assets, communications systems, and air defense facilities. According to Reuters and Bloomberg, the strikes were ordered by US President Donald Trump following an earlier incident involving the downing of a US Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, which Washington attributed to Iran.
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News: #Ethiopian Airlines broadens #Moscow reach with three new one-stop routes through Addis Abeba
Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its network for Moscow-based travelers, introducing new one-stop connections to #Mauritius, #Mozambique, and #Oman routed through its Addis Abeba hub — a move that deepens the carrier’s role as a bridge between Russia and destinations spanning the Indian Ocean islands, southern #Africa, and the #Arabian_Peninsula.
According to a report by The Traveler, the new services are designed to connect with Ethiopian Airlines’ existing flights between Moscow and #Addis_Abeba, positioning the Ethiopian capital as a key transit point for Russian leisure and business travelers heading to the three destinations.
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Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its network for Moscow-based travelers, introducing new one-stop connections to #Mauritius, #Mozambique, and #Oman routed through its Addis Abeba hub — a move that deepens the carrier’s role as a bridge between Russia and destinations spanning the Indian Ocean islands, southern #Africa, and the #Arabian_Peninsula.
According to a report by The Traveler, the new services are designed to connect with Ethiopian Airlines’ existing flights between Moscow and #Addis_Abeba, positioning the Ethiopian capital as a key transit point for Russian leisure and business travelers heading to the three destinations.
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News: #Ethiopia, #Nigeria agree on transfer of convicted prisoners
The governments of Ethiopia and Nigeria have signed a bilateral agreement on the transfer of sentenced persons, marking a new step in legal cooperation between the two countries.
The agreement was signed yesterday in #Addis_Abeba by Ethiopia's Minister of Justice, Hanna Arayaselassie, and Nigeria's Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, according to a statement from Ethiopia's Ministry of Justice.
Nigerian media outlets reported that the agreement is expected to facilitate the transfer of more than 100 Nigerian nationals serving prison sentences in Ethiopia back to Nigeria to complete their terms.
Nigeria's federal government disclosed on Wednesday that four Nigerian inmates died in Ethiopian correctional facilities while negotiations on the prisoner transfer agreement were underway.
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The governments of Ethiopia and Nigeria have signed a bilateral agreement on the transfer of sentenced persons, marking a new step in legal cooperation between the two countries.
The agreement was signed yesterday in #Addis_Abeba by Ethiopia's Minister of Justice, Hanna Arayaselassie, and Nigeria's Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, according to a statement from Ethiopia's Ministry of Justice.
Nigerian media outlets reported that the agreement is expected to facilitate the transfer of more than 100 Nigerian nationals serving prison sentences in Ethiopia back to Nigeria to complete their terms.
Nigeria's federal government disclosed on Wednesday that four Nigerian inmates died in Ethiopian correctional facilities while negotiations on the prisoner transfer agreement were underway.
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News: #Egypt says #Horn_of_Africa stability ‘direct extension’ of its ‘national security’ in ongoing talks with #Eritrea
On #Red_Sea security, the ministers reaffirmed a position increasingly emphasized by both governments, stating that “the security and management of the Red Sea remain the exclusive responsibility of its littoral states.” They also expressed “complete rejection of any attempts by non-littoral parties to impose security arrangements or roles in this context or to assert their maritime access in violation of the provisions of international law.”
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On #Red_Sea security, the ministers reaffirmed a position increasingly emphasized by both governments, stating that “the security and management of the Red Sea remain the exclusive responsibility of its littoral states.” They also expressed “complete rejection of any attempts by non-littoral parties to impose security arrangements or roles in this context or to assert their maritime access in violation of the provisions of international law.”
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News: #Obasanjo, international envoys arrive in #Mekelle for talks on #Pretoria Agreement, regional security
Former #Nigerian President and #African Union High Representative for the Horn of #Africa, #Olusegun_Obasanjo, has arrived in #Mekelle alongside international envoys for discussions with #TPLF Chairman #Debretsion_Gebremichael.
According to information obtained from Tigray President Office Page, the envoys arrived in Mekelle on 11 June and are expected to hold talks focused on two key issues: preventing a return to war and assessing the implementation of the Pretoria peace agreement.
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Former #Nigerian President and #African Union High Representative for the Horn of #Africa, #Olusegun_Obasanjo, has arrived in #Mekelle alongside international envoys for discussions with #TPLF Chairman #Debretsion_Gebremichael.
According to information obtained from Tigray President Office Page, the envoys arrived in Mekelle on 11 June and are expected to hold talks focused on two key issues: preventing a return to war and assessing the implementation of the Pretoria peace agreement.
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#Op_ed: Ancient Identity, Sacred Continuity: Why #Axum ‘holy city’ decree reaffirms 3,000-year continuum, protects living heritage
Following the May 2026 declaration by the Synod of the #Tigray Orthodox Tewahedo Church designating Axum as an exclusively Christian “Holy City,” Tsegay Fseha argues that the status “simply codifies an ancient, unbroken sacred identity.”
He emphasizes that "officially designating Axum as a holy city actively strengthens and validates its inscription on the #UNESCO World Heritage List.”
Tsegay notes, "Preserving Axum’s 3,000-year continuous Christian identity and guarding the absolute epicenter of Christian civilization is not a political policy... It is the sacred, historical, and moral duty of every Christian citizen."
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Following the May 2026 declaration by the Synod of the #Tigray Orthodox Tewahedo Church designating Axum as an exclusively Christian “Holy City,” Tsegay Fseha argues that the status “simply codifies an ancient, unbroken sacred identity.”
He emphasizes that "officially designating Axum as a holy city actively strengthens and validates its inscription on the #UNESCO World Heritage List.”
Tsegay notes, "Preserving Axum’s 3,000-year continuous Christian identity and guarding the absolute epicenter of Christian civilization is not a political policy... It is the sacred, historical, and moral duty of every Christian citizen."
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News: #Oromo Federalist Congress rejects #Ethiopia’s election as ‘Sham,’ warns of deepening legitimacy crisis
The Oromo Federalist Congress (#OFC) has rejected Ethiopia’s 7th National Election held on 1 June, describing it as a “sham election” that “will not bring lasting peace, stability, or democratic governance” to the country.
In a strongly worded post-election statement, OFC, one of the country’s oldest opposition blocs, said the process fell short of basic standards of credibility, participation, and fairness, arguing that it was conducted under conditions that undermined its legitimacy.
“The recent 7th National Election… will not bring lasting peace, stability, or democratic governance to the peoples of Ethiopia,” the statement said.
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The Oromo Federalist Congress (#OFC) has rejected Ethiopia’s 7th National Election held on 1 June, describing it as a “sham election” that “will not bring lasting peace, stability, or democratic governance” to the country.
In a strongly worded post-election statement, OFC, one of the country’s oldest opposition blocs, said the process fell short of basic standards of credibility, participation, and fairness, arguing that it was conducted under conditions that undermined its legitimacy.
“The recent 7th National Election… will not bring lasting peace, stability, or democratic governance to the peoples of Ethiopia,” the statement said.
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News: #Ethiopia, #China five-year agreement sees Chinese language integration into national education system
The agreement builds on discussions held in Dec. 2024 between Ethiopia’s Ministry of Education and a Chinese delegation led by Yu Yunfeng, Director-General of China’s Center for Language Education and Cooperation, on expanding Chinese language instruction in Ethiopia.
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The agreement builds on discussions held in Dec. 2024 between Ethiopia’s Ministry of Education and a Chinese delegation led by Yu Yunfeng, Director-General of China’s Center for Language Education and Cooperation, on expanding Chinese language instruction in Ethiopia.
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#Somali referee Omar Artan appointed to officiate 2026 #UEFA Super Cup after #World_Cup setback
Addis Abeba – Somali referee Omar Artan has been appointed to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on 12 August in Salzburg, marking a major milestone for the 34-year-old official weeks after he was denied entry to the United States and removed from the FIFA World Cup referees’ roster.
The appointment was announced by UEFA as part of a new cooperation framework between UEFA and Confederation of African Football aimed at strengthening collaboration, inclusion, and exchange opportunities between the two governing bodies. Omar, who was named CAF Men’s Referee of the Year in 2025, will oversee one of European football’s marquee curtain-raiser matches at Salzburg’s Red Bull Arena.
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Addis Abeba – Somali referee Omar Artan has been appointed to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on 12 August in Salzburg, marking a major milestone for the 34-year-old official weeks after he was denied entry to the United States and removed from the FIFA World Cup referees’ roster.
The appointment was announced by UEFA as part of a new cooperation framework between UEFA and Confederation of African Football aimed at strengthening collaboration, inclusion, and exchange opportunities between the two governing bodies. Omar, who was named CAF Men’s Referee of the Year in 2025, will oversee one of European football’s marquee curtain-raiser matches at Salzburg’s Red Bull Arena.
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First group of #Nigerians returns home after anti-immigration protests in #South_Africa
The first group of Nigerians returned home from South Africa on Thursday as part of repatriation ordered by the government following violent anti-immigration protests.
A total of 262 passengers and three officials were on board the flight to #Lagos, according to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ministry earlier said over 1,000 Nigerians have registered for voluntary return.
Authorities in South Africa said the returnees were found to be in the country illegally, contradicting Nigerian officials that they were fleeing #xenophobic attacks.
Nigeria is the latest African nation to organize such evacuation flights from South Africa. Since April, a series of anti-immigration protests have led to attacks against some foreigners. The protests highlight tensions between foreign workers and locals who claim.....
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The first group of Nigerians returned home from South Africa on Thursday as part of repatriation ordered by the government following violent anti-immigration protests.
A total of 262 passengers and three officials were on board the flight to #Lagos, according to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ministry earlier said over 1,000 Nigerians have registered for voluntary return.
Authorities in South Africa said the returnees were found to be in the country illegally, contradicting Nigerian officials that they were fleeing #xenophobic attacks.
Nigeria is the latest African nation to organize such evacuation flights from South Africa. Since April, a series of anti-immigration protests have led to attacks against some foreigners. The protests highlight tensions between foreign workers and locals who claim.....
https://apnews.com/article/nigeria-south-africa-migrants-repatriation-86a56e2929c8b0fe0d15991346bda4ce
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Drone strikes on key #Sudan city kill 23
Drone strikes on the strategic Sudanese city of El-Obeid killed 23 people, a rights group and witnesses said on Thursday, in one of the deadliest aerial attacks the city has seen since the war began.
Drone warfare has become an increasingly prominent feature of Sudan's conflict, which erupted in April 2023 between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (#RSF).
"It is tragic. The roofs of houses collapsed on their occupants," a resident of the Al-Matar neighbourhood in the city's east said, describing the aftermath of the strikes.
"When you look at some houses, you feel no one could have survived," he told AFP on condition of anonymity for safety reasons.
Another resident of the Al-Qubba neighbourhood in the city centre said his cousin was among those killed and that he had seen more than seven bodies brought to a local hospital.
A medical source told AFP that two children and ........
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Drone strikes on the strategic Sudanese city of El-Obeid killed 23 people, a rights group and witnesses said on Thursday, in one of the deadliest aerial attacks the city has seen since the war began.
Drone warfare has become an increasingly prominent feature of Sudan's conflict, which erupted in April 2023 between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (#RSF).
"It is tragic. The roofs of houses collapsed on their occupants," a resident of the Al-Matar neighbourhood in the city's east said, describing the aftermath of the strikes.
"When you look at some houses, you feel no one could have survived," he told AFP on condition of anonymity for safety reasons.
Another resident of the Al-Qubba neighbourhood in the city centre said his cousin was among those killed and that he had seen more than seven bodies brought to a local hospital.
A medical source told AFP that two children and ........
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News: #Ethiopia among 10 countries approved for domestic worker recruitment in #Kuwait
Kuwait has included Ethiopia among 10 countries approved for the recruitment of domestic workers under newly revised regulations governing the sector, according to a report by Gulf News citing local media.
The report said Kuwait's Interior Ministry issued a circular restricting the recruitment of domestic workers to 10 designated countries while prohibiting recruitment from 27 others as part of efforts to strengthen oversight and regulation of the domestic labor sector.
Under the directive, domestic workers can be recruited from Ethiopia, #Eritrea, #South_Africa, #Benin, the Philippines….
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Kuwait has included Ethiopia among 10 countries approved for the recruitment of domestic workers under newly revised regulations governing the sector, according to a report by Gulf News citing local media.
The report said Kuwait's Interior Ministry issued a circular restricting the recruitment of domestic workers to 10 designated countries while prohibiting recruitment from 27 others as part of efforts to strengthen oversight and regulation of the domestic labor sector.
Under the directive, domestic workers can be recruited from Ethiopia, #Eritrea, #South_Africa, #Benin, the Philippines….
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#Africa’s largest refinery cuts petrol unit by 34% as exports slump
#Nigeria’s #Dangote refinery has reduced operating rates at its main gasoline-producing unit by 34% since May 21, raising concerns about fuel supply and export volumes at a time when global oil markets are already under pressure.Africa’s largest refinery has reduced operating rates at its key petrol-producing unit by 34% since May 21.
Industry monitor IIR Energy said the refinery’s Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (#RFCCU) is expected to return to full rates by mid-June after repairs to a flue gas slide gate valve.
“Initially, lighter crude being processed resulted in insufficient feed availability for the RFCCU. However, by the end of May, IIR Energy confirmed that the RFCCU was also facing an issue with its flue gas slide gate valve. Repair work on that issue is almost complete,” Reuters quoted IIR as.....
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#Nigeria’s #Dangote refinery has reduced operating rates at its main gasoline-producing unit by 34% since May 21, raising concerns about fuel supply and export volumes at a time when global oil markets are already under pressure.Africa’s largest refinery has reduced operating rates at its key petrol-producing unit by 34% since May 21.
Industry monitor IIR Energy said the refinery’s Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (#RFCCU) is expected to return to full rates by mid-June after repairs to a flue gas slide gate valve.
“Initially, lighter crude being processed resulted in insufficient feed availability for the RFCCU. However, by the end of May, IIR Energy confirmed that the RFCCU was also facing an issue with its flue gas slide gate valve. Repair work on that issue is almost complete,” Reuters quoted IIR as.....
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News: #UN children’s agency warns of high humanitarian needs in #Ethiopia as it faces 81% funding shortfall
“Humanitarian needs in Ethiopia remain high due to conflict, refugee inflows, climate shocks, and economic pressures,” the agency said, adding that “insecurity in several regions disrupts livelihoods and aid delivery.”
The warning comes amid similar concerns from the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET), whose latest Ethiopia Food Security Outlook Update covering April to September 2026 highlighted the combined impacts of conflict, economic shocks, and anticipated rainfall deficits on vulnerable households.
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“Humanitarian needs in Ethiopia remain high due to conflict, refugee inflows, climate shocks, and economic pressures,” the agency said, adding that “insecurity in several regions disrupts livelihoods and aid delivery.”
The warning comes amid similar concerns from the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET), whose latest Ethiopia Food Security Outlook Update covering April to September 2026 highlighted the combined impacts of conflict, economic shocks, and anticipated rainfall deficits on vulnerable households.
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#Opinion: From Resistance to Reconstruction: Reimagining #Ethiopian #Somali Diaspora Engagement
In this opinion piece, Hirsi Abdulkadir Mohamed contends that the Ethiopian Somali diaspora, historically united by opposition to political exclusion and advocacy for Somali political aspirations, now confronts a transformed landscape shaped by Ethiopia’s post-2018 reforms.
He explains that although the peace agreement between the #ONLF and the federal government successfully ended armed conflict and opened avenues for political participation, it has also contributed to increased political fragmentation, especially within the diaspora.
Hirsi notes that “the challenge for the Somali regional government is not simply to attract diaspora investment but to earn diaspora confidence” by demonstrating improved governance, transparency, accountability, and inclusive political engagement.
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In this opinion piece, Hirsi Abdulkadir Mohamed contends that the Ethiopian Somali diaspora, historically united by opposition to political exclusion and advocacy for Somali political aspirations, now confronts a transformed landscape shaped by Ethiopia’s post-2018 reforms.
He explains that although the peace agreement between the #ONLF and the federal government successfully ended armed conflict and opened avenues for political participation, it has also contributed to increased political fragmentation, especially within the diaspora.
Hirsi notes that “the challenge for the Somali regional government is not simply to attract diaspora investment but to earn diaspora confidence” by demonstrating improved governance, transparency, accountability, and inclusive political engagement.
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News: #Ethiopia’s new #Customs_Proclamation grants full seizure powers over contraband vehicles, redirects proceed to Customs capacity building
At the center of the amendment is a strict enforcement measure mandating the confiscation of vehicles used in smuggling activities, a provision justified by what lawmakers described as widening operational and financial constraints facing the Customs Commission.
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At the center of the amendment is a strict enforcement measure mandating the confiscation of vehicles used in smuggling activities, a provision justified by what lawmakers described as widening operational and financial constraints facing the Customs Commission.
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News: #Ethiopia intelligence chief, PM advisor accuse #TPLF of imminent offensive in ‘coming days’; claim escalates mutual war warnings
Two senior Ethiopian officials have accused the #Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) of preparing to launch an offensive against the federal government “in the coming days,” warning of a potential relapse into war in the war-torn Tigray region.
In a joint opinion article published by Al Jazeera, #Getachew_Reda, Minister Advisor for East African Affairs, and #Redwan_Hussein, Director General of the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS), alleged that hardline factions within the TPLF are mobilizing for renewed conflict in violation of the Pretoria peace framework that ended the two-year war.
The officials said “the hardline rump of the TPLF has decided to launch an offensive against the federal government in the coming days,” further alleging continued recruitment, training, & armament of fighters with external backing.....
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Two senior Ethiopian officials have accused the #Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) of preparing to launch an offensive against the federal government “in the coming days,” warning of a potential relapse into war in the war-torn Tigray region.
In a joint opinion article published by Al Jazeera, #Getachew_Reda, Minister Advisor for East African Affairs, and #Redwan_Hussein, Director General of the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS), alleged that hardline factions within the TPLF are mobilizing for renewed conflict in violation of the Pretoria peace framework that ended the two-year war.
The officials said “the hardline rump of the TPLF has decided to launch an offensive against the federal government in the coming days,” further alleging continued recruitment, training, & armament of fighters with external backing.....
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