#Iran says technical talks with #US in Switzerland have concluded
Technical talks between Iran and the United States in #Switzerland have concluded, with negotiating groups to be set up on nuclear issues and sanctions, Iran's state media reported Tuesday.
The negotiators "decided that four working groups would be established: Sanctions Termination, Nuclear Affairs, Reconstruction and Economic Development, and Monitoring and Implementation," said IRNA state news agency, quoting Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi.
At the heart of the deal to end the #Middle_East war lies a $300 billion fund to rebuild and develop Iran -- but so far it is unclear who will foot the bill.
The memorandum of understanding says #Washington "undertakes with regional partners to develop a definitive mutually agreed plan with at least $300 billion for the reconstruction and economic development" of Iran.
"The mechanism for the implementation of this plan will.....
https://x.com/addisstandard/status/2069295454005633195?s=20
Technical talks between Iran and the United States in #Switzerland have concluded, with negotiating groups to be set up on nuclear issues and sanctions, Iran's state media reported Tuesday.
The negotiators "decided that four working groups would be established: Sanctions Termination, Nuclear Affairs, Reconstruction and Economic Development, and Monitoring and Implementation," said IRNA state news agency, quoting Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi.
At the heart of the deal to end the #Middle_East war lies a $300 billion fund to rebuild and develop Iran -- but so far it is unclear who will foot the bill.
The memorandum of understanding says #Washington "undertakes with regional partners to develop a definitive mutually agreed plan with at least $300 billion for the reconstruction and economic development" of Iran.
"The mechanism for the implementation of this plan will.....
https://x.com/addisstandard/status/2069295454005633195?s=20
Confirmed Ebola cases in #Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities say
Confirmed cases in the #Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, as tracing those who had been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
A total of 100 people have recovered in the outbreak concentrated in the #Ituri province since it was declared on May 15, Congo’s Ministry of Health said Sunday. At least 365 patients are in hospitals or in isolation, it said.
The Ebola outbreak caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, which has no vaccines or treatment, was the worst ever in its first month. Officials admit there could be far more cases they still don’t know about and that the peak of the outbreak is still ahead.
Contact tracing remains a key issue for local authorities, who have only achieved a 55% coverage rate, the ministry said.
“If you want to control an.....
https://apnews.com/article/congo-ebola-outbreak-bundibugyo-1000-cases-d298bfadf678a07412c8fbb8c46263ad
Confirmed cases in the #Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, as tracing those who had been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
A total of 100 people have recovered in the outbreak concentrated in the #Ituri province since it was declared on May 15, Congo’s Ministry of Health said Sunday. At least 365 patients are in hospitals or in isolation, it said.
The Ebola outbreak caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, which has no vaccines or treatment, was the worst ever in its first month. Officials admit there could be far more cases they still don’t know about and that the peak of the outbreak is still ahead.
Contact tracing remains a key issue for local authorities, who have only achieved a 55% coverage rate, the ministry said.
“If you want to control an.....
https://apnews.com/article/congo-ebola-outbreak-bundibugyo-1000-cases-d298bfadf678a07412c8fbb8c46263ad
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News: #Djibouti, Emirati oil group discuss expansion of fuel infrastructure serving #Ethiopian market
Djibouti’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Djama Mohamed Hassan, held talks on Sunday with Hussain Sultan Lootah, CEO of the Emirati oil group #ENOC and chairman of Horizon Djibouti Terminals Limited (#HDTL), focusing on the expansion of energy infrastructure serving the Ethiopian market.
Information obtained by Addis Standard from Djibouti’s Ministry of Energy shows that the meeting reviewed the performance of the #Doraleh Oil Terminal and a series of projects aimed at increasing fuel handling, storage, and transport capacity for petroleum products destined for Ethiopia.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=57862
Djibouti’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Djama Mohamed Hassan, held talks on Sunday with Hussain Sultan Lootah, CEO of the Emirati oil group #ENOC and chairman of Horizon Djibouti Terminals Limited (#HDTL), focusing on the expansion of energy infrastructure serving the Ethiopian market.
Information obtained by Addis Standard from Djibouti’s Ministry of Energy shows that the meeting reviewed the performance of the #Doraleh Oil Terminal and a series of projects aimed at increasing fuel handling, storage, and transport capacity for petroleum products destined for Ethiopia.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=57862
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#Egypt arrests 223 suspects in organized crime crackdown near #Sudan border
The Egyptian military said Monday that a security operation in the Southern Military Region, near the country's border with Sudan, led to the arrest of 223 suspects, including 136 foreigners, involved in cross-border crimes and illegal gold mining.
According to statement by the military, the massive crackdown targeted "criminal hotbeds exploited by organized groups" involved in weapons and drug trafficking, illegal gold prospecting, and undocumented migration.
The military emphasized that the activities pose a direct threat to Egypt's national security, while negatively impacting economic stability, the investment climate, and sustainable development efforts.
The statement said 87 Egyptian nationals and 136 foreign nationals were arrested, adding that security forces also seized 14 vehicles of various types, wireless communication devices, and substantial sums of.......
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The Egyptian military said Monday that a security operation in the Southern Military Region, near the country's border with Sudan, led to the arrest of 223 suspects, including 136 foreigners, involved in cross-border crimes and illegal gold mining.
According to statement by the military, the massive crackdown targeted "criminal hotbeds exploited by organized groups" involved in weapons and drug trafficking, illegal gold prospecting, and undocumented migration.
The military emphasized that the activities pose a direct threat to Egypt's national security, while negatively impacting economic stability, the investment climate, and sustainable development efforts.
The statement said 87 Egyptian nationals and 136 foreign nationals were arrested, adding that security forces also seized 14 vehicles of various types, wireless communication devices, and substantial sums of.......
https://x.com/addisstandard/status/2069352325274075148?s=20
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#Op_ed: Fatal Power of Words: Dehumanizing language and conflict analysis in #Ethiopia
Gebre Selassie Araya reflects on a recent dispute between Kjetil Tronvoll, Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies, and Professor Clionadh Raleigh, Director of the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (#ACLED), which has reignited debate over ethics in conflict analysis following Raleigh’s use of the term “cancer” to describe the #TPLF during an ACLED podcast.
He argues that “mass atrocities do not begin with weapons; they begin with words,” noting that dehumanizing terms such as “cancer,” “weeds,” and “gangrene” were widely documented during the #Tigray war and often preceded violence against civilians.
The author emphasizes that “those who analyze conflict must never allow themselves to use the vocabulary of war-makers.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=57854
Gebre Selassie Araya reflects on a recent dispute between Kjetil Tronvoll, Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies, and Professor Clionadh Raleigh, Director of the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (#ACLED), which has reignited debate over ethics in conflict analysis following Raleigh’s use of the term “cancer” to describe the #TPLF during an ACLED podcast.
He argues that “mass atrocities do not begin with weapons; they begin with words,” noting that dehumanizing terms such as “cancer,” “weeds,” and “gangrene” were widely documented during the #Tigray war and often preceded violence against civilians.
The author emphasizes that “those who analyze conflict must never allow themselves to use the vocabulary of war-makers.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=57854
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News: #Addis_Standard to receive 2026 Democracy Award for independent journalism as #US marks 250th anniversary
The National Endowment for Democracy (#NED) has named Addis Standard trilingual publication among the recipients of its 2026 Democracy Awards, recognizing individuals and organizations from #Ethiopia, #Burma, #Syria, #Russia, and #Cuba for what it described as their courage and leadership in advancing democratic freedoms.
“The yearning for freedom that launched our nation 250 years ago remains one of the most powerful forces in the world today,” said Board Chairman Peter Roskam. “
“This year’s honorees embody the courage and persistence required to defend those rights in their own communities. Their work reminds us that America’s commitment to liberty is strongest when we stand with those carrying that promise forward.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=57868
The National Endowment for Democracy (#NED) has named Addis Standard trilingual publication among the recipients of its 2026 Democracy Awards, recognizing individuals and organizations from #Ethiopia, #Burma, #Syria, #Russia, and #Cuba for what it described as their courage and leadership in advancing democratic freedoms.
“The yearning for freedom that launched our nation 250 years ago remains one of the most powerful forces in the world today,” said Board Chairman Peter Roskam. “
“This year’s honorees embody the courage and persistence required to defend those rights in their own communities. Their work reminds us that America’s commitment to liberty is strongest when we stand with those carrying that promise forward.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=57868
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News: #Ethiopia, #India security officials discuss expanding strategic partnership at BRICS security meeting
Ethiopia and India have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral security cooperation after senior intelligence officials from both countries met on the sidelines of the 16th #BRICS National Security Advisers (#NSAs) Meeting.
According to India's Ministry of External Affairs, India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held bilateral talks on Monday with Executive Director of Analysis at Ethiopia's National Intelligence and Security Service (#NISS), Million Lema Tadesse, alongside separate meetings with senior security officials from #Brazil and #South_Africa.
The ministry said Doval and Million explored areas of cooperation aimed at strengthening and expanding the India–Ethiopia Strategic Partnership. It did not disclose further details on the specific areas of cooperation discussed.
The meeting comes as Addis Abeba and......
https://x.com/addisstandard/status/2069416888472359250?s=20
Ethiopia and India have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral security cooperation after senior intelligence officials from both countries met on the sidelines of the 16th #BRICS National Security Advisers (#NSAs) Meeting.
According to India's Ministry of External Affairs, India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held bilateral talks on Monday with Executive Director of Analysis at Ethiopia's National Intelligence and Security Service (#NISS), Million Lema Tadesse, alongside separate meetings with senior security officials from #Brazil and #South_Africa.
The ministry said Doval and Million explored areas of cooperation aimed at strengthening and expanding the India–Ethiopia Strategic Partnership. It did not disclose further details on the specific areas of cooperation discussed.
The meeting comes as Addis Abeba and......
https://x.com/addisstandard/status/2069416888472359250?s=20
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#US warns #RSF, allied forces ‘must cease’ any action around #Sudan’s #El_Obeid amid fears of imminent atrocities
The United States has warned that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied forces must cease actions that could endanger civilians after reports emerged that the paramilitary force is massing troops around the strategic Sudanese city of El Obeid, raising fears of a major escalation in the conflict.
In a statement on Monday, the U.S. said it was “deeply concerned” by reports that RSF and allied forces were concentrating fighters around El Obeid in a manner that “significantly increases the risk of violence against civilians,” including attacks on civilian infrastructure and further escalation across the Kordofan region.
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The United States has warned that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied forces must cease actions that could endanger civilians after reports emerged that the paramilitary force is massing troops around the strategic Sudanese city of El Obeid, raising fears of a major escalation in the conflict.
In a statement on Monday, the U.S. said it was “deeply concerned” by reports that RSF and allied forces were concentrating fighters around El Obeid in a manner that “significantly increases the risk of violence against civilians,” including attacks on civilian infrastructure and further escalation across the Kordofan region.
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News: #Ethiopia among countries seeing surge in #Chinese EV sales, but charging infrastructure struggles to keep pace
Ethiopia's push toward electric mobility is gaining renewed momentum as rising global oil prices following the Iran conflict accelerate demand for electric vehicles (#EVs), although limited charging infrastructure remains a major obstacle, according to an analysis by the Associated Press.
AP reported that disruptions to global energy supplies following the blockade of the Strait of #Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of the world's crude oil and liquefied natural gas passes, have driven up fuel prices across #Asia and #Africa, encouraging consumers and governments to shift more rapidly toward electric vehicles.
The report said Ethiopia is among countries embracing electrification to reduce dependence on imported fuel and lower the cost of fuel subsidies. The trend coincides with a sharp increase in Chinese EV exports,....
https://x.com/addisstandard/status/2069444993958461818?s=20
Ethiopia's push toward electric mobility is gaining renewed momentum as rising global oil prices following the Iran conflict accelerate demand for electric vehicles (#EVs), although limited charging infrastructure remains a major obstacle, according to an analysis by the Associated Press.
AP reported that disruptions to global energy supplies following the blockade of the Strait of #Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of the world's crude oil and liquefied natural gas passes, have driven up fuel prices across #Asia and #Africa, encouraging consumers and governments to shift more rapidly toward electric vehicles.
The report said Ethiopia is among countries embracing electrification to reduce dependence on imported fuel and lower the cost of fuel subsidies. The trend coincides with a sharp increase in Chinese EV exports,....
https://x.com/addisstandard/status/2069444993958461818?s=20
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News: Coalition for #Ethiopian Unity says it will not take up seats won in election, warns members against joining parliament
In remarks to #Addis_Standard, #Mistreslassie_Tamerat, Secretary General of the coalition, said the alliance maintains its position that it should not participate in institutions formed through what it does not consider a democratic election.
“We maintain our position that we should not participate. Some claim this stance is due to not being offered a seat, but if that were the case, our position would have changed now that seats have been made available,” #Mistreslassie said.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=57878
In remarks to #Addis_Standard, #Mistreslassie_Tamerat, Secretary General of the coalition, said the alliance maintains its position that it should not participate in institutions formed through what it does not consider a democratic election.
“We maintain our position that we should not participate. Some claim this stance is due to not being offered a seat, but if that were the case, our position would have changed now that seats have been made available,” #Mistreslassie said.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=57878
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Today’s Top Stories from Addis Standard
🏆 Addis Standard to Receive 2026 Democracy Award for Independent Journalism as the U.S. Marks Its 250th Anniversary.
Watch the full report here:
https://youtu.be/TGCpBAa4-ds?is=30MUfktmXNe75-yN
#AddisStandard #DemocracyAward #IndependentJournalism #Ethiopia #PressFreedom #NewsUpdate #YouTubeNews
🏆 Addis Standard to Receive 2026 Democracy Award for Independent Journalism as the U.S. Marks Its 250th Anniversary.
Watch the full report here:
https://youtu.be/TGCpBAa4-ds?is=30MUfktmXNe75-yN
#AddisStandard #DemocracyAward #IndependentJournalism #Ethiopia #PressFreedom #NewsUpdate #YouTubeNews
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#Kenya signs $1.2 billion deal with #Chinese firm to expand #Nairobi airport
Kenya's government has signed a 154.2 billion Kenyan shilling ($1.2 billion) agreement with China Road and Bridge Corporation to expand #Jomo_Kenyatta International Airport, Transport Minister Davis Chirchir said on Tuesday.
The East African nation plans to nearly triple the annual passenger capacity at the Nairobi airport to 22 million people from 7.5 million. The project was previously halted last year after Kenya cancelled a 2024 agreement with India's Adani Group following the indictment of its founder in the #United_States.
"The project scope includes the construction of a new terminal building and associated support facilities, the modernization and upgrading of existing infrastructure, the improvement of airside and landside operations," Chirchir said on his X account.
Kenya is aiming to maintain its role........
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Kenya's government has signed a 154.2 billion Kenyan shilling ($1.2 billion) agreement with China Road and Bridge Corporation to expand #Jomo_Kenyatta International Airport, Transport Minister Davis Chirchir said on Tuesday.
The East African nation plans to nearly triple the annual passenger capacity at the Nairobi airport to 22 million people from 7.5 million. The project was previously halted last year after Kenya cancelled a 2024 agreement with India's Adani Group following the indictment of its founder in the #United_States.
"The project scope includes the construction of a new terminal building and associated support facilities, the modernization and upgrading of existing infrastructure, the improvement of airside and landside operations," Chirchir said on his X account.
Kenya is aiming to maintain its role........
https://x.com/addisstandard/status/2069655871789920516?s=20
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#Britain ‘failed to intervene in #Sudan massacre to maintain #UAE ties’
Officials ignored intelligence on the ‘genocidal’ siege of El Fasher to protect relations with Abu Dhabi, parliamentary committee told
The Government failed to intervene in a “genocidal” massacre in Sudan due to concerns it could damage Britain’s relationship with the United Arab Emirates, a leading war crimes investigator has told Parliament.
But despite the warnings it failed to act, with officials citing political concern over the reaction of the UAE which was backing Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Mr Raymond told the International Development Committee, appointed by the House of Commons to scrutinise the work of the FCDO, on Tuesday.
The UAE has been widely accused of smuggling arms to the RSF – something it has strenuously denied.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/terror-and-security/britain-failed-to-intervene-sudan-massacre-maintain-uae-tie/
Officials ignored intelligence on the ‘genocidal’ siege of El Fasher to protect relations with Abu Dhabi, parliamentary committee told
The Government failed to intervene in a “genocidal” massacre in Sudan due to concerns it could damage Britain’s relationship with the United Arab Emirates, a leading war crimes investigator has told Parliament.
But despite the warnings it failed to act, with officials citing political concern over the reaction of the UAE which was backing Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Mr Raymond told the International Development Committee, appointed by the House of Commons to scrutinise the work of the FCDO, on Tuesday.
The UAE has been widely accused of smuggling arms to the RSF – something it has strenuously denied.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/terror-and-security/britain-failed-to-intervene-sudan-massacre-maintain-uae-tie/
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#UN inquiry says #Israeli actions against #Palestinian children in #Gaza amount to genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes
The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel has accused Israeli authorities and security forces of deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza, concluding that such actions amount to genocide, crimes against humanity, & war crimes, while also documenting war crimes against Palestinian children in the occupied #West_Bank.
In a report released on 23 June, the commission said Palestinian children had been “deliberately targeted and killed” during Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, including after a ceasefire took effect in October 2025. Commission Chair Srinivasan Muralidhar said the evidence showed that “Palestinian children have been deliberately.....
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The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel has accused Israeli authorities and security forces of deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza, concluding that such actions amount to genocide, crimes against humanity, & war crimes, while also documenting war crimes against Palestinian children in the occupied #West_Bank.
In a report released on 23 June, the commission said Palestinian children had been “deliberately targeted and killed” during Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, including after a ceasefire took effect in October 2025. Commission Chair Srinivasan Muralidhar said the evidence showed that “Palestinian children have been deliberately.....
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#Paris_Club says debt restructurings need improvement
Despite progress in recent years the process for helping over-indebted countries restructure their public debts needs further improvement, the Paris Club said Tuesday.
The Paris Club brings together 22 mostly Western creditor nations which negotiate together on the terms to reduce the debt burden of countries that can no longer pay back their loans.
The group, in its annual report, said better coordination among creditors, more transparency and better information sharing could help improve the process.
In 2020, the Paris Club and the #G20 nations launched a so-called Common Framework to streamline the debt restructuring of eligible low-income countries.
"Over the course of five years, the Common Framework has delivered significant results in practice," the Paris Club's co-chairman, Thomas Revial, said in the report.
He noted that more than $45 billion of external debt has been ........
https://x.com/addisstandard/status/2069703916053311823?s=20
Despite progress in recent years the process for helping over-indebted countries restructure their public debts needs further improvement, the Paris Club said Tuesday.
The Paris Club brings together 22 mostly Western creditor nations which negotiate together on the terms to reduce the debt burden of countries that can no longer pay back their loans.
The group, in its annual report, said better coordination among creditors, more transparency and better information sharing could help improve the process.
In 2020, the Paris Club and the #G20 nations launched a so-called Common Framework to streamline the debt restructuring of eligible low-income countries.
"Over the course of five years, the Common Framework has delivered significant results in practice," the Paris Club's co-chairman, Thomas Revial, said in the report.
He noted that more than $45 billion of external debt has been ........
https://x.com/addisstandard/status/2069703916053311823?s=20
News: #Sudan army says it captured rebel stronghold near #Ethiopia border amid renewed Blue Nile offensive
The Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF) said they have captured a key rebel stronghold near the Ethiopian border after launching a large-scale military offensive in Sudan's #Blue_Nile region, as fighting intensifies across several fronts in the country's civil war.
According to Sudan Tribune and Chinese state news agency Xinhua, the operation was carried out on Tuesday by the SAF's 13th Infantry Brigade under the Fourth Infantry Division in Geissan district, targeting areas beyond #Abu_Dugla and #Ashambo, about one kilometer from the Ethiopia-Sudan border.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=57883
The Sudanese Armed Forces (#SAF) said they have captured a key rebel stronghold near the Ethiopian border after launching a large-scale military offensive in Sudan's #Blue_Nile region, as fighting intensifies across several fronts in the country's civil war.
According to Sudan Tribune and Chinese state news agency Xinhua, the operation was carried out on Tuesday by the SAF's 13th Infantry Brigade under the Fourth Infantry Division in Geissan district, targeting areas beyond #Abu_Dugla and #Ashambo, about one kilometer from the Ethiopia-Sudan border.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=57883
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News: #HRW urges #Tigray authorities to scrap law enabling forced mobilization, punishment for dissent
The rights group said the law would effectively compel civilians into military service while criminalizing refusal to comply, assistance in avoiding recruitment, and expression perceived as discouraging mobilization. It also warned that provisions targeting media reporting could be used to silence criticism under broad and vague security justifications.
“Tigrayans are still reeling from a devastating two-year conflict and its aftermath,” said #Laetitia_Bader, deputy Africa director at #Human_Rights_Watch. “Authorities in the region should not respond to ongoing political tensions by forcing civilians into military service while simultaneously punishing criticism of such forced conscription.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=57888
The rights group said the law would effectively compel civilians into military service while criminalizing refusal to comply, assistance in avoiding recruitment, and expression perceived as discouraging mobilization. It also warned that provisions targeting media reporting could be used to silence criticism under broad and vague security justifications.
“Tigrayans are still reeling from a devastating two-year conflict and its aftermath,” said #Laetitia_Bader, deputy Africa director at #Human_Rights_Watch. “Authorities in the region should not respond to ongoing political tensions by forcing civilians into military service while simultaneously punishing criticism of such forced conscription.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=57888
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#Policy_Brief: Cyclist Safety at Intersections: Next frontier for #Addis_Abeba’s active mobility push
The rapid urban transformation in #Ethiopia’s capital offers a unique opportunity to prioritize sustainable and inclusive transport, writes Shambel Assefa Esheti. He argues that by integrating walking and cycling into the city’s infrastructure, officials can improve affordability and effectively reduce traffic congestion.
However, the author cautions that the success of these initiatives hinges on safety. Because “pedestrians and cyclists are classified as Vulnerable Road Users,” infrastructure design must prioritize their protection, particularly at high-risk intersections where traffic conflicts peak. Consequently, implementing context-sensitive planning—such as protected crossings and clearer pavement markings—is essential.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=57875
The rapid urban transformation in #Ethiopia’s capital offers a unique opportunity to prioritize sustainable and inclusive transport, writes Shambel Assefa Esheti. He argues that by integrating walking and cycling into the city’s infrastructure, officials can improve affordability and effectively reduce traffic congestion.
However, the author cautions that the success of these initiatives hinges on safety. Because “pedestrians and cyclists are classified as Vulnerable Road Users,” infrastructure design must prioritize their protection, particularly at high-risk intersections where traffic conflicts peak. Consequently, implementing context-sensitive planning—such as protected crossings and clearer pavement markings—is essential.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=57875
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