News: Journalist #Salsawit_Baynesagn detained by Addis Abeba police, has not yet appeared in court, family says
Salsawit’s sister, Haymanot Baynesagn, told #Addis_Standard that the family has not been informed of the reasons behind the arrest.
“My sister was detained on Monday. We have not been given any explanation for her detention, and she still has not been brought before a court," she said.
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Salsawit’s sister, Haymanot Baynesagn, told #Addis_Standard that the family has not been informed of the reasons behind the arrest.
“My sister was detained on Monday. We have not been given any explanation for her detention, and she still has not been brought before a court," she said.
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News: ‘A dam was built in #Ethiopia and it's causing tremendous problems for #Egypt’: #Trump says #US may reengage on #GERD
“We're helping him with a little dam project that I think was very - I think you were very unfairly treated, if you want to know that, in Ethiopia,” Trump said, referring to President el-Sisi. He added that the two leaders would discuss “the Nile because the Nile is getting a little emptier than it should be.”
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“We're helping him with a little dam project that I think was very - I think you were very unfairly treated, if you want to know that, in Ethiopia,” Trump said, referring to President el-Sisi. He added that the two leaders would discuss “the Nile because the Nile is getting a little emptier than it should be.”
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News: ‘Reasonable grounds’ exist to believe ‘crimes against humanity’ may still occur in #Eritrea, #UN expert; #Asmara rejects report
Addressing the Council at the conclusion of his six-year mandate, Mohamed said the “core human rights issues that prompted this mandate still remain mostly unresolved” and that the situation in Eritrea had continued to deteriorate. “Reasonable grounds” remain to believe that “crimes against humanity may still be occurring in Eritrea,” he said.
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Addressing the Council at the conclusion of his six-year mandate, Mohamed said the “core human rights issues that prompted this mandate still remain mostly unresolved” and that the situation in Eritrea had continued to deteriorate. “Reasonable grounds” remain to believe that “crimes against humanity may still be occurring in Eritrea,” he said.
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Trump revives #GERD criticism at #G7, falsely claims #Nile is “getting emptier”
Accompanied by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of the ongoing G7 Summit in France, U.S. President Donald Trump once again revived criticism of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), falsely claiming the project is causing “tremendous problems” for Egypt.
Trump said the two leaders would discuss “the Nile,” which he inaccurately described as “getting a little emptier than it should be.”
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Accompanied by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of the ongoing G7 Summit in France, U.S. President Donald Trump once again revived criticism of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), falsely claiming the project is causing “tremendous problems” for Egypt.
Trump said the two leaders would discuss “the Nile,” which he inaccurately described as “getting a little emptier than it should be.”
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#US and #Iran presidents sign ceasefire agreement, but Trump says he could still resume attacks
The U.S. and Iran released the text of an interim agreement their presidents have signed to end their war on Wednesday, with U.S. President Donald #Trump threatening to resume attacks and kill Iranian officials if they failed to honour their commitments.
Trump, attending the #G7 with other leaders in #France, also withdrew at least one of his stated rationales for attacking Iran in the first place, saying it would be "unfair" for #Tehran not to have ballistic missiles, having previously vowed to obliterate them.
"We're going to bomb the hell out of them if they violate the agreement," Trump said of Iran at a press conference. "I don't want them to. I want them to honor the agreement." He also called Iranians "smart people" as U.S. & Iranian negotiators work on a permanent truce over the coming 60.....
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/g7-leaders-demand-ceasefire-lebanon-welcome-iran-deal-2026-06-17/
The U.S. and Iran released the text of an interim agreement their presidents have signed to end their war on Wednesday, with U.S. President Donald #Trump threatening to resume attacks and kill Iranian officials if they failed to honour their commitments.
Trump, attending the #G7 with other leaders in #France, also withdrew at least one of his stated rationales for attacking Iran in the first place, saying it would be "unfair" for #Tehran not to have ballistic missiles, having previously vowed to obliterate them.
"We're going to bomb the hell out of them if they violate the agreement," Trump said of Iran at a press conference. "I don't want them to. I want them to honor the agreement." He also called Iranians "smart people" as U.S. & Iranian negotiators work on a permanent truce over the coming 60.....
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/g7-leaders-demand-ceasefire-lebanon-welcome-iran-deal-2026-06-17/
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#Somaliland receiving #Israeli military training but not in talks for base, minister says
Israel has no base in Somaliland but is training its police and military forces, Somaliland's Defence Minister Mohamed Yusuf Ali said on Wednesday, as the breakaway territory appealed for Israeli investment in agriculture and other sectors.
Yusuf Ali was part of a large delegation to Israel this week to mark Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi's first official visit, after Israel became the first country to formally recognise Somaliland as an independent state in December.
#Somalia rejected Israel's recognition of Somaliland and termed it a "deliberate attack" on its sovereignty. The Somali Guardian reported on Sunday that Israel had opened an intelligence base in Somaliland and there were discussions over the possible establishment of an Israeli military base............
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/no-talks-establish-israeli-military-base-somaliland-defence-minister-says-2026-06-17/
Israel has no base in Somaliland but is training its police and military forces, Somaliland's Defence Minister Mohamed Yusuf Ali said on Wednesday, as the breakaway territory appealed for Israeli investment in agriculture and other sectors.
Yusuf Ali was part of a large delegation to Israel this week to mark Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi's first official visit, after Israel became the first country to formally recognise Somaliland as an independent state in December.
#Somalia rejected Israel's recognition of Somaliland and termed it a "deliberate attack" on its sovereignty. The Somali Guardian reported on Sunday that Israel had opened an intelligence base in Somaliland and there were discussions over the possible establishment of an Israeli military base............
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/no-talks-establish-israeli-military-base-somaliland-defence-minister-says-2026-06-17/
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Meet Yibrah Tesfazghi: The #Eritrean refugee who challenged corporate bias and grew a #US company’s African revenue from $150 million to $3.8 billion
Yibrah Tesfazghi rose from humble beginnings in Eritrea to become one of General Electric’s most influential #African executives, growing the company’s regional revenue from about $150 million to $3.8 billion while confronting the corporate barriers that often limit African leadership.
In a recent interview with Business Insider Africa, Tesfazghi reflected on his 38-year GE career, including becoming the first Black African to hold a senior regional leadership role within GE International in 2003.
Under his leadership, GE Africa’s revenue rose from about $150 million to $3.8 billion in 3 years, while the region became one of the company’s fastest-growing and most profitable businesses.
His story, later documented......
https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/leaders/meet-yibrah-tesfazghi-the-eritrean-refugee-who-challenged-corporate-bias-and-grew-a/fffztdz
Yibrah Tesfazghi rose from humble beginnings in Eritrea to become one of General Electric’s most influential #African executives, growing the company’s regional revenue from about $150 million to $3.8 billion while confronting the corporate barriers that often limit African leadership.
In a recent interview with Business Insider Africa, Tesfazghi reflected on his 38-year GE career, including becoming the first Black African to hold a senior regional leadership role within GE International in 2003.
Under his leadership, GE Africa’s revenue rose from about $150 million to $3.8 billion in 3 years, while the region became one of the company’s fastest-growing and most profitable businesses.
His story, later documented......
https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/leaders/meet-yibrah-tesfazghi-the-eritrean-refugee-who-challenged-corporate-bias-and-grew-a/fffztdz
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News: #US announces over $1 billion in humanitarian aid, includes support for #Ethiopia
The United States has announced more than $1 billion in new humanitarian and disaster response assistance to the United Nations Children's Fund (#UNICEF) and the World Food Programme (#WFP), with Ethiopia among more than 40 countries expected to benefit from the funding.
In a statement issued on 16 June, the United States Department of State said the assistance includes more than $218 million for UNICEF and over $800 million for WFP under a new global funding mechanism designed to support life-saving humanitarian operations.
According to the department, the funding will support multi-sectoral humanitarian assistance in countries facing significant humanitarian needs, including Ethiopia, Myanmar, and Ukraine. The assistance will cover food, nutrition, health, child protection, logistics, as well as water, sanitation & hygiene services.
The State Department....
https://x.com/addisstandard/status/2067532225101385789?s=20
The United States has announced more than $1 billion in new humanitarian and disaster response assistance to the United Nations Children's Fund (#UNICEF) and the World Food Programme (#WFP), with Ethiopia among more than 40 countries expected to benefit from the funding.
In a statement issued on 16 June, the United States Department of State said the assistance includes more than $218 million for UNICEF and over $800 million for WFP under a new global funding mechanism designed to support life-saving humanitarian operations.
According to the department, the funding will support multi-sectoral humanitarian assistance in countries facing significant humanitarian needs, including Ethiopia, Myanmar, and Ukraine. The assistance will cover food, nutrition, health, child protection, logistics, as well as water, sanitation & hygiene services.
The State Department....
https://x.com/addisstandard/status/2067532225101385789?s=20
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#Opinion: Beyond 'Imperial Visionary' Caricature: Understanding #Ethiopia’s complex realities, dangers of one-dimensional portrayals
Writing in direct response to The Economist’s recent characterization of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as an "imperial visionary," Abdisa Kalbesa argues that such framing "oversimplifies Ethiopia's complex political realities and risks reinforcing misleading narratives about the country's present and future."
While recognizing valid worries about human rights and democracy, he contends that calling Ethiopia's efforts for economic growth and access to the sea "imperialism" ignores the country's history and the real security needs of a landlocked nation with 135 million people.
Abdisa emphasizes that Ethiopia deserves “rigorous but fair scrutiny, not one-dimensional caricature."
https://addisstandard.com/?p=57773
Writing in direct response to The Economist’s recent characterization of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as an "imperial visionary," Abdisa Kalbesa argues that such framing "oversimplifies Ethiopia's complex political realities and risks reinforcing misleading narratives about the country's present and future."
While recognizing valid worries about human rights and democracy, he contends that calling Ethiopia's efforts for economic growth and access to the sea "imperialism" ignores the country's history and the real security needs of a landlocked nation with 135 million people.
Abdisa emphasizes that Ethiopia deserves “rigorous but fair scrutiny, not one-dimensional caricature."
https://addisstandard.com/?p=57773
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News: #Ethiopia among countries with highest attacks on education as global incidents surge, report finds
Ethiopia was among the countries recording the highest number of attacks on education over the past two years, according to a new report by the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (#GCPEA), which warns that violence against schools, students and educators has reached alarming levels worldwide.
In its latest report, Education under Attack 2026, released this week, GCPEA documented at least 8,566 attacks on education globally between 2024 and 2025, representing an increase of more than 40% compared to the previous reporting period covering 2022 and 2023.
The report identified #Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the #Congo, Ethiopia, #Haiti, #Palestine and #Ukraine as the countries recording the highest numbers of attacks on education.
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Ethiopia was among the countries recording the highest number of attacks on education over the past two years, according to a new report by the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (#GCPEA), which warns that violence against schools, students and educators has reached alarming levels worldwide.
In its latest report, Education under Attack 2026, released this week, GCPEA documented at least 8,566 attacks on education globally between 2024 and 2025, representing an increase of more than 40% compared to the previous reporting period covering 2022 and 2023.
The report identified #Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the #Congo, Ethiopia, #Haiti, #Palestine and #Ukraine as the countries recording the highest numbers of attacks on education.
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News: #Sudan deploys troops to #Red_Sea state mining hub to defuse tribal tensions
The security committee of Sudan’s #Red_Sea_state deployed military reinforcements on Wednesday to the Al-Rataj area in the #Halaib locality to contain escalating security tensions and clamp down on recent lawlessness.
The decision was made during an emergency meeting in #Port_Sudan, chaired by Red Sea Governor Major General #Mustafa_Mohamed_Nour.
The committee discussed recent developments in Al-Rataj, located near the #Sudanese-#Egyptian border, where growing disputes between the #Bishariyn and #Rashaida groups have raised fears of a tribal clash.
https://sudantribune.com/article/315192
The security committee of Sudan’s #Red_Sea_state deployed military reinforcements on Wednesday to the Al-Rataj area in the #Halaib locality to contain escalating security tensions and clamp down on recent lawlessness.
The decision was made during an emergency meeting in #Port_Sudan, chaired by Red Sea Governor Major General #Mustafa_Mohamed_Nour.
The committee discussed recent developments in Al-Rataj, located near the #Sudanese-#Egyptian border, where growing disputes between the #Bishariyn and #Rashaida groups have raised fears of a tribal clash.
https://sudantribune.com/article/315192
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#Breaking: #US imposes visa restrictions on ‘hardline members’ of #TPLF, their ‘immediate family members’ citing rising tensions that risk ‘reigniting conflict’
Pursuant to Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Secretary Rubio is “taking steps to impose visa restrictions on hardline members of the TPLF and their immediate family members.” The measure, the State Department said, targets individuals “responsible for, or complicit in, undermining resolution to the crisis in the Tigray region.”
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Pursuant to Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Secretary Rubio is “taking steps to impose visa restrictions on hardline members of the TPLF and their immediate family members.” The measure, the State Department said, targets individuals “responsible for, or complicit in, undermining resolution to the crisis in the Tigray region.”
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News: #Russian, #Ethiopian researchers launch joint project on fullerene-based drug delivery using African raw materials
“Professor #Abebe_Gemta_Belay of the Department of Applied Physics at #Adama University of Science and Technology, Secretary of the Ethiopian Physical Society, has taken up a position as a visiting scientist at SevSU’s Institute for Advanced Research. This became possible because our research topics are closely aligned, and we have already defined a scientific agenda for further work in molecular biophysics and nanobiotechnology,” said Maxim Evstigneev, Vice-Rector of #Sevastopol_state_university
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“Professor #Abebe_Gemta_Belay of the Department of Applied Physics at #Adama University of Science and Technology, Secretary of the Ethiopian Physical Society, has taken up a position as a visiting scientist at SevSU’s Institute for Advanced Research. This became possible because our research topics are closely aligned, and we have already defined a scientific agenda for further work in molecular biophysics and nanobiotechnology,” said Maxim Evstigneev, Vice-Rector of #Sevastopol_state_university
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News: #Tigray Teachers' Association says unpaid salaries pushing teachers into severe hardship, urges national body to intervene
In a letter addressed to the #Ethiopian Teachers’ Association, the association said the prolonged non-payment of salaries has exposed teachers and their families to illness, extreme economic difficulties, and, in some cases, death due to hunger.
The association condemned the withholding of teachers’ salaries, which it attributed to political and ideological disagreements, describing the situation as “an act of extreme injustice” that would be “condemned by history.”
#Nigisti_Gared, President of the Tigray Teachers’ Association , says teachers in the region have repeatedly appealed for the payment of their salaries through written requests and peaceful demonstrations. However, the association said no responsible body has responded adequately to address their grievances.
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In a letter addressed to the #Ethiopian Teachers’ Association, the association said the prolonged non-payment of salaries has exposed teachers and their families to illness, extreme economic difficulties, and, in some cases, death due to hunger.
The association condemned the withholding of teachers’ salaries, which it attributed to political and ideological disagreements, describing the situation as “an act of extreme injustice” that would be “condemned by history.”
#Nigisti_Gared, President of the Tigray Teachers’ Association , says teachers in the region have repeatedly appealed for the payment of their salaries through written requests and peaceful demonstrations. However, the association said no responsible body has responded adequately to address their grievances.
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#Breaking: #US imposes visa restrictions on ‘hardline members’ of #TPLF, their ‘immediate family members’ citing rising tensions that risk ‘reigniting conflict’
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#Just_In: #US lifts #Iran naval blockade as nuclear talks enter 60-day implementation period
Addis Abeba – The United States has formally ended its naval blockade of Iran, allowing commercial and energy shipments to resume through the Gulf and Gulf of Oman as a newly signed agreement between Washington and Tehran enters its implementation phase.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that US forces are no longer preventing vessels from entering or departing Iranian ports. Maritime traffic has reportedly begun resuming, including Iranian oil tankers and cargo ships, although US naval assets remain deployed in the region to monitor compliance with the agreement.
The lifting of the blockade follows an earlier announcement by US President Donald Trump authorizing the measure as part of a broader understanding reached between the two countries.
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Addis Abeba – The United States has formally ended its naval blockade of Iran, allowing commercial and energy shipments to resume through the Gulf and Gulf of Oman as a newly signed agreement between Washington and Tehran enters its implementation phase.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that US forces are no longer preventing vessels from entering or departing Iranian ports. Maritime traffic has reportedly begun resuming, including Iranian oil tankers and cargo ships, although US naval assets remain deployed in the region to monitor compliance with the agreement.
The lifting of the blockade follows an earlier announcement by US President Donald Trump authorizing the measure as part of a broader understanding reached between the two countries.
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News: More than 500 #Sudan sexual violence cases verified in 2025, #UN says
The United Nations verified more than 500 cases of conflict-related sexual violence in Sudan in 2025, with women and girls making up 98% of the victims, #UN_Women said in a report on Thursday.
The agency noted that the majority of victims in Sudan were targeted on the basis of ethnicity, as well as for their real or perceived affiliation with rival forces.
However, the verified figures represent just the “tip of the iceberg” due to pervasive insecurity, social stigma, and fear of retaliation. According to UN Women’s latest data, the number of women and girls requiring support for gender-based violence has quadrupled since the war began more than three years ago, reaching an estimated 12.4 million people in 2026.
https://sudantribune.com/article/315220
The United Nations verified more than 500 cases of conflict-related sexual violence in Sudan in 2025, with women and girls making up 98% of the victims, #UN_Women said in a report on Thursday.
The agency noted that the majority of victims in Sudan were targeted on the basis of ethnicity, as well as for their real or perceived affiliation with rival forces.
However, the verified figures represent just the “tip of the iceberg” due to pervasive insecurity, social stigma, and fear of retaliation. According to UN Women’s latest data, the number of women and girls requiring support for gender-based violence has quadrupled since the war began more than three years ago, reaching an estimated 12.4 million people in 2026.
https://sudantribune.com/article/315220
#US-#Iran talks in #Switzerland postponed amid implementation uncertainties over preliminary ceasefire deal
Addis Abeba – Planned talks between the United States and Iran scheduled to take place at Switzerland’s Bürgenstock resort on 19 June have been postponed, according to Swiss and U.S. officials, casting uncertainty over efforts to implement a preliminary agreement aimed at ending recent hostilities and reopening key regional trade routes.
According to Reuters, the White House confirmed that U.S. Vice President JD Vance would no longer travel to Switzerland for the anticipated meeting, while Switzerland’s Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) said the Bürgenstock gathering would not take place as planned. No alternative date was immediately announced.
The meeting was expected to focus on implementing a tentative agreement reached electronically between Washington and Tehran on 17–18 June.
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Addis Abeba – Planned talks between the United States and Iran scheduled to take place at Switzerland’s Bürgenstock resort on 19 June have been postponed, according to Swiss and U.S. officials, casting uncertainty over efforts to implement a preliminary agreement aimed at ending recent hostilities and reopening key regional trade routes.
According to Reuters, the White House confirmed that U.S. Vice President JD Vance would no longer travel to Switzerland for the anticipated meeting, while Switzerland’s Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) said the Bürgenstock gathering would not take place as planned. No alternative date was immediately announced.
The meeting was expected to focus on implementing a tentative agreement reached electronically between Washington and Tehran on 17–18 June.
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News: At #G7 summit, #Kenya calls for better recognition of #Africa by international institutions
Kenya's President #William_Ruto attended the G7 summit after its host, #French President #Emmanuel_Macron, invited him during the Africa Forward summit held in #Nairobi a few weeks earlier. Ruto used the platform to advocate for Africa to be better recognised by international institutions.
https://www.france24.com/en/at-g7-summit-kenya-calls-for-better-recognition-of-africa-by-international-institutions
Kenya's President #William_Ruto attended the G7 summit after its host, #French President #Emmanuel_Macron, invited him during the Africa Forward summit held in #Nairobi a few weeks earlier. Ruto used the platform to advocate for Africa to be better recognised by international institutions.
https://www.france24.com/en/at-g7-summit-kenya-calls-for-better-recognition-of-africa-by-international-institutions
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