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.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=57603
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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.....
https://apnews.com/article/nigeria-south-africa-migrants-repatriation-86a56e2929c8b0fe0d15991346bda4ce
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 ........
https://x.com/addisstandard/status/2065328780688675069?s=20
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 ........
https://x.com/addisstandard/status/2065328780688675069?s=20
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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.....
https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/africas-largest-refinery-cuts-petrol-unit-by-34-as-exports-slump/rvlcm6b
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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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News: #French journalist expelled from #Ethiopia following reporting trip to #Tigray
#Ethiopian authorities have revoked the accreditation and residence permit of a French journalist working for the #Catholic_daily La Croix and ordered her to leave the country following a reporting trip to Tigray earlier this month.
Asked about the case, the Ethiopian Media Authority (#EMA) told Addis Standard to submit its questions in writing. Responses were not available at the time of publication.
#Augustine_Passilly, 30, #La_Croix's Horn of #Africa correspondent based in Ethiopia since 2023, left the country on 11 June after receiving an exit visa issued by Ethiopian authorities.
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#Ethiopian authorities have revoked the accreditation and residence permit of a French journalist working for the #Catholic_daily La Croix and ordered her to leave the country following a reporting trip to Tigray earlier this month.
Asked about the case, the Ethiopian Media Authority (#EMA) told Addis Standard to submit its questions in writing. Responses were not available at the time of publication.
#Augustine_Passilly, 30, #La_Croix's Horn of #Africa correspondent based in Ethiopia since 2023, left the country on 11 June after receiving an exit visa issued by Ethiopian authorities.
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#Iran war is straining #African airlines, industry body warns
The war in Iran is driving up jet fuel prices and worsening supply strains for African airlines, forcing carriers to review routes and raising fresh concerns about the stability of the continent’s aviation network.
The African Airlines Association (#AFRAA) says the crisis has exposed its heavy dependence on imported refined jet fuel, leaving airlines vulnerable to global shocks.
African carriers were already paying about 17% more for jet fuel than the global average before the Iran war, according to AFRAA. The new price pressures are adding to already thin margins across the sector.
“The impact is dire and a major shock for our members,” AFRAA Secretary-General Abderahmane Berthe told The Associated Press. “Fuel represents between 30% and 40% of airlines’ operating costs. Any increase directly affects their balance sheets.”.....
https://apnews.com/article/africa-airlines-iran-hormuz-jet-fuel-80494b249acc4c028d1ebf1ac6634c11
The war in Iran is driving up jet fuel prices and worsening supply strains for African airlines, forcing carriers to review routes and raising fresh concerns about the stability of the continent’s aviation network.
The African Airlines Association (#AFRAA) says the crisis has exposed its heavy dependence on imported refined jet fuel, leaving airlines vulnerable to global shocks.
African carriers were already paying about 17% more for jet fuel than the global average before the Iran war, according to AFRAA. The new price pressures are adding to already thin margins across the sector.
“The impact is dire and a major shock for our members,” AFRAA Secretary-General Abderahmane Berthe told The Associated Press. “Fuel represents between 30% and 40% of airlines’ operating costs. Any increase directly affects their balance sheets.”.....
https://apnews.com/article/africa-airlines-iran-hormuz-jet-fuel-80494b249acc4c028d1ebf1ac6634c11
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#Ethiopia plans wider budget gap as spending Jumps 21%
Ethiopia’s budget deficit is projected to widen to 1.4% of gross domestic product in the coming fiscal year.
The government plans to increase spending by a fifth to 2.34 trillion birr ($14.8 billion) in the year starting July, creating a shortfall of 308.6 billion birr, most of which will be plugged domestically, Finance Minister Ahmed Shide said in a budget speech.
That financing gap compares with 1% of GDP in the current fiscal year — the lowest in the past seven years — & 4.1% recorded in the 2024-25 period.
“Compared to this year’s budget, next year’s budget shows an increase,” Ahmed told lawmakers Thursday. “It is important to understand that the increase is done primarily considering expenses linked to the crisis in the Middle East.”
Ethiopia will allocate 1.2 trillion birr, or just over half of the overall budget, for recurrent.....
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-11/ethiopia-plans-wider-budget-gap-as-2026-27-spending-jumps-21
Ethiopia’s budget deficit is projected to widen to 1.4% of gross domestic product in the coming fiscal year.
The government plans to increase spending by a fifth to 2.34 trillion birr ($14.8 billion) in the year starting July, creating a shortfall of 308.6 billion birr, most of which will be plugged domestically, Finance Minister Ahmed Shide said in a budget speech.
That financing gap compares with 1% of GDP in the current fiscal year — the lowest in the past seven years — & 4.1% recorded in the 2024-25 period.
“Compared to this year’s budget, next year’s budget shows an increase,” Ahmed told lawmakers Thursday. “It is important to understand that the increase is done primarily considering expenses linked to the crisis in the Middle East.”
Ethiopia will allocate 1.2 trillion birr, or just over half of the overall budget, for recurrent.....
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-11/ethiopia-plans-wider-budget-gap-as-2026-27-spending-jumps-21
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News: CPJ condemns expulsion of #French journalist following reporting trip to #Tigray
The Committee to Protect Journalists (#CPJ) has condemned Ethiopia's expulsion of French journalist #Augustine_Passilly following a reporting trip to Tigray, calling on authorities to reverse the decision and allow her to continue reporting in the country.
#Passilly, a correspondent for the French #Catholic_daily #La_Croix, left #Ethiopia on 11 June after authorities revoked her press accreditation and residence permit and issued her an exit visa. The measures followed a reporting trip to #Shire, in Tigray, from 03 to 06 June, where she had traveled to report on residents' concerns over the possibility of renewed conflict in the region.
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The Committee to Protect Journalists (#CPJ) has condemned Ethiopia's expulsion of French journalist #Augustine_Passilly following a reporting trip to Tigray, calling on authorities to reverse the decision and allow her to continue reporting in the country.
#Passilly, a correspondent for the French #Catholic_daily #La_Croix, left #Ethiopia on 11 June after authorities revoked her press accreditation and residence permit and issued her an exit visa. The measures followed a reporting trip to #Shire, in Tigray, from 03 to 06 June, where she had traveled to report on residents' concerns over the possibility of renewed conflict in the region.
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#UAE paid #Iran billions of dollars to halt strikes: Report
The UAE paid Iran billions of dollars in return for a halt to attacks on the country in an about-face for the Gulf state that staked out the most hawkish position on Iran, lobbying the US to continue waging war on the Islamic Republic, Reuters reported on Friday.
The UAE has already delivered $3bn to Iran as part of the agreement, which two regional sources said reached as high as $10bn. Two other sources told Reuters that the UAE would eventually pay Iran $20bn.
The report reflects a stunning turn of events for Abu Dhabi and an indicator that Iran has emerged stronger from the war.
The UAE joined the US and Israel in conducting dozens of strikes on Iran during the war. It also tried to prevent Pakistan from mediating an end to the conflict.
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/uae-paid-iran-billions-dollars-halt-strikes-report?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Social_Traffic&utm_content=ap_mvr0cpqmkd
The UAE paid Iran billions of dollars in return for a halt to attacks on the country in an about-face for the Gulf state that staked out the most hawkish position on Iran, lobbying the US to continue waging war on the Islamic Republic, Reuters reported on Friday.
The UAE has already delivered $3bn to Iran as part of the agreement, which two regional sources said reached as high as $10bn. Two other sources told Reuters that the UAE would eventually pay Iran $20bn.
The report reflects a stunning turn of events for Abu Dhabi and an indicator that Iran has emerged stronger from the war.
The UAE joined the US and Israel in conducting dozens of strikes on Iran during the war. It also tried to prevent Pakistan from mediating an end to the conflict.
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/uae-paid-iran-billions-dollars-halt-strikes-report?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Social_Traffic&utm_content=ap_mvr0cpqmkd
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News: Cardinal Berhaneyesus retires as #Pope_Leo XIV appoints Bishop Tesfaye Tadesse to lead #Addis_Abeba Archdiocese
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the retirement of #Cardinal_Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel from the pastoral leadership of the Catholic Archdiocese of Addis Abeba and appointed Auxiliary #Bishop_Tesfaye Tadesse Gebresilasie as his successor, according to a report by ACI Africa.
The appointment was announced by the Holy See Press Office on Friday, 12 June, and communicated the same day by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia, a continental Catholic news agency ACI Africa reported.
Cardinal Berhaneyesus, 77, has led the Archdiocese of Addis Abeba since July 1999, when he was appointed archbishop by Pope John Paul II following his tenure as Apostolic Administrator of the archdiocese.
His successor, Bishop Tesfaye Tadesse Gebresilasie, was born in #Harar and is a member of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ). He made......
https://addisstandard.com/?p=57661
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the retirement of #Cardinal_Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel from the pastoral leadership of the Catholic Archdiocese of Addis Abeba and appointed Auxiliary #Bishop_Tesfaye Tadesse Gebresilasie as his successor, according to a report by ACI Africa.
The appointment was announced by the Holy See Press Office on Friday, 12 June, and communicated the same day by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia, a continental Catholic news agency ACI Africa reported.
Cardinal Berhaneyesus, 77, has led the Archdiocese of Addis Abeba since July 1999, when he was appointed archbishop by Pope John Paul II following his tenure as Apostolic Administrator of the archdiocese.
His successor, Bishop Tesfaye Tadesse Gebresilasie, was born in #Harar and is a member of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus (MCCJ). He made......
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#Polish firefighters teach life-saving skills to #Ethiopian rescuers
The training is being carried out in #Arba_Minch, southern Ethiopia, by instructors working with the Polish Center for International Aid Foundation (PCPM), which has provided humanitarian support to the country for years.
The two-week course focuses on practical rescue skills, including firefighting, first aid, emergency communication and team management during rescue operations.
Instructors are also teaching firefighters how to use specialist equipment, including tools carried on fire trucks, water fittings and extinguishing foam.
“We are trying to introduce practical, real-life elements into these exercises,” Bartosz Kozak, one of the Polish instructors, told Poland’s public broadcaster TVP Info.
“It is certainly a very positive experience to be able to share the knowledge and skills I gained during my training in Poland, and to help develop the fire service here on the ground,” he added.
https://tvpworld.com/93780106/from-fires
The training is being carried out in #Arba_Minch, southern Ethiopia, by instructors working with the Polish Center for International Aid Foundation (PCPM), which has provided humanitarian support to the country for years.
The two-week course focuses on practical rescue skills, including firefighting, first aid, emergency communication and team management during rescue operations.
Instructors are also teaching firefighters how to use specialist equipment, including tools carried on fire trucks, water fittings and extinguishing foam.
“We are trying to introduce practical, real-life elements into these exercises,” Bartosz Kozak, one of the Polish instructors, told Poland’s public broadcaster TVP Info.
“It is certainly a very positive experience to be able to share the knowledge and skills I gained during my training in Poland, and to help develop the fire service here on the ground,” he added.
https://tvpworld.com/93780106/from-fires
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