#Hamas agrees to deal for disarmament, #Israel's withdrawal from Gaza
Hamas said Friday it agreed to a deal to end the war with Israel that included provisions addressing its weapons and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the #Gaza_Strip.
The group's disarmament has been one of the key sticking points in the advancement of a ceasefire deal that has been in place in Gaza since October.
#US President Donald Trump announced late Thursday an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas, calling it a critical step toward a new #Palestinian government in Gaza.
Hamas officials told AFP a committee established by Trump's Board of Peace to govern Gaza would oversee the process of storing the Islamist movement's weapons.
The group said it expected mediators and the Board of Peace to ensure Israel complied with the deal's terms, which included Israel's withdrawal from Gaza.
Ghazi Hamad, a member of the group's negotiating team, said.....
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Hamas said Friday it agreed to a deal to end the war with Israel that included provisions addressing its weapons and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the #Gaza_Strip.
The group's disarmament has been one of the key sticking points in the advancement of a ceasefire deal that has been in place in Gaza since October.
#US President Donald Trump announced late Thursday an agreement for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas, calling it a critical step toward a new #Palestinian government in Gaza.
Hamas officials told AFP a committee established by Trump's Board of Peace to govern Gaza would oversee the process of storing the Islamist movement's weapons.
The group said it expected mediators and the Board of Peace to ensure Israel complied with the deal's terms, which included Israel's withdrawal from Gaza.
Ghazi Hamad, a member of the group's negotiating team, said.....
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#IGAD chief meets #Sudan’s al-Burhan, reaffirms support for Sudanese-led peace
The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Workneh Gebeyehu, met with Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council Chairman, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, in Khartoum on Thursday as part of his official mission to the country.
The meeting focused on Sudan’s ongoing conflict and efforts to advance a lasting, Sudanese-led peace, according to the IGAD Secretariat. The regional bloc reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sudan’s path towards peace, stability and recovery through sustained dialogue, regional solidarity and continued engagement with the Sudanese government and people.
Following the meeting, Dr. Workneh said Sudan’s future was closely linked to that of the wider region, adding that peace in the country was essential to regional stability and to the millions of Sudanese affected by the conflict.
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The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Workneh Gebeyehu, met with Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council Chairman, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, in Khartoum on Thursday as part of his official mission to the country.
The meeting focused on Sudan’s ongoing conflict and efforts to advance a lasting, Sudanese-led peace, according to the IGAD Secretariat. The regional bloc reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sudan’s path towards peace, stability and recovery through sustained dialogue, regional solidarity and continued engagement with the Sudanese government and people.
Following the meeting, Dr. Workneh said Sudan’s future was closely linked to that of the wider region, adding that peace in the country was essential to regional stability and to the millions of Sudanese affected by the conflict.
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#Saudi_Arabia unveils Red Sea maritime defence coalition as #UAE, #Oman stay out
Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans for a multinational maritime defence coalition to protect commercial shipping and energy routes across the #Red_Sea, Bab el-Mandeb Strait and Gulf of #Aden, amid escalating attacks by Yemen’s #Iran-aligned Houthi movement.
The Saudi Defence Ministry announced the initiative on July 30 following a meeting attended by military representatives from 43 countries and a #European_Union delegation. Saudi Arabia will lead the proposed coalition and host its headquarters. The initiative aims to strengthen maritime security, safeguard freedom of navigation and protect international trade and energy supplies, Reuters reported.
Fourteen countries formally backed the proposed framework: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Yemen, Bangladesh, Nigeria......
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Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans for a multinational maritime defence coalition to protect commercial shipping and energy routes across the #Red_Sea, Bab el-Mandeb Strait and Gulf of #Aden, amid escalating attacks by Yemen’s #Iran-aligned Houthi movement.
The Saudi Defence Ministry announced the initiative on July 30 following a meeting attended by military representatives from 43 countries and a #European_Union delegation. Saudi Arabia will lead the proposed coalition and host its headquarters. The initiative aims to strengthen maritime security, safeguard freedom of navigation and protect international trade and energy supplies, Reuters reported.
Fourteen countries formally backed the proposed framework: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, Yemen, Bangladesh, Nigeria......
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News: #Amhara reports first National Bank gold deposit of 357 kilograms
The Amhara Regional State government says it deposited 357 kilograms of #gold with the National Bank of Ethiopia (#NBE) for the first time during the 2018 Ethiopian Fiscal Year, while also seizing more than 133,500 cubic meters of illegally extracted minerals.
The announcement was made by Amhara Regional State Chief Administrator Arega Kebede during a report presented to the 12th regular session of the 6th term, 5th year of the Amhara Regional State Council.
According to the Amhara Region Communication Bureau, Arega said the gold deposit marked the first such transfer from the region to the National Bank, describing it as a milestone that strengthened the region's economic capacity while contributing to foreign exchange earnings and financial stability.
He said the regional government also intensified.....
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The Amhara Regional State government says it deposited 357 kilograms of #gold with the National Bank of Ethiopia (#NBE) for the first time during the 2018 Ethiopian Fiscal Year, while also seizing more than 133,500 cubic meters of illegally extracted minerals.
The announcement was made by Amhara Regional State Chief Administrator Arega Kebede during a report presented to the 12th regular session of the 6th term, 5th year of the Amhara Regional State Council.
According to the Amhara Region Communication Bureau, Arega said the gold deposit marked the first such transfer from the region to the National Bank, describing it as a milestone that strengthened the region's economic capacity while contributing to foreign exchange earnings and financial stability.
He said the regional government also intensified.....
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News: Report highlights chronic water shortages disrupt daily life in #Eritrea's capital
Chronic water shortages are increasingly disrupting daily life in Eritrea's capital, #Asmara, forcing many households to ration water, purchase costly supplies from private tankers, and rely on rainwater collection, according to an AFP report based on interviews with residents.
AFP said residents interviewed for the report requested anonymity due to fears of reprisals in Eritrea, where independent media are banned and criticism of the government can carry severe consequences.
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Chronic water shortages are increasingly disrupting daily life in Eritrea's capital, #Asmara, forcing many households to ration water, purchase costly supplies from private tankers, and rely on rainwater collection, according to an AFP report based on interviews with residents.
AFP said residents interviewed for the report requested anonymity due to fears of reprisals in Eritrea, where independent media are banned and criticism of the government can carry severe consequences.
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#Op_ed: Flight Delayed, Rights Denied: How codeshare loopholes leave #Ethiopian travelers without compensation
In this op-ed, Saint-Yves Kodjo examines why Ethiopian travelers on delayed #European flights receive different levels of compensation despite experiencing identical disruptions. He argues that eligibility for passenger compensation depends largely on factors such as the flight route, the operating carrier, and the departure location.
The author explains that #EU and #UK regulations provide fixed compensation for delays on flights departing from their territories, but these protections often do not apply to flights originating from #Addis_Abeba.
He warns travelers to “Check who operates the flight, not whose name sold it to you,” highlighting the hidden risks of codeshare arrangements.
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In this op-ed, Saint-Yves Kodjo examines why Ethiopian travelers on delayed #European flights receive different levels of compensation despite experiencing identical disruptions. He argues that eligibility for passenger compensation depends largely on factors such as the flight route, the operating carrier, and the departure location.
The author explains that #EU and #UK regulations provide fixed compensation for delays on flights departing from their territories, but these protections often do not apply to flights originating from #Addis_Abeba.
He warns travelers to “Check who operates the flight, not whose name sold it to you,” highlighting the hidden risks of codeshare arrangements.
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News: Ethiopian Media Authority issues final written warnings to #ARTSTV, #AhaduFM over alleged ‘repeated legal, ethical violations’
The Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA) has issued final written warnings to African Renaissance Television Services S.C. (ARTS TV) and Ahadu FM 94.3, accusing the two broadcasters of “repeatedly violating” provisions of Ethiopia’s Media Proclamation and professional ethics “despite earlier engagements and warnings.”
In two separate letters dated 07 July and signed by Abyu Mekonnen Kebede, Lead Executive for Media and Advertising Monitoring, the Authority said the broadcasters had continued to “air content that contravened” obligations under Media Proclamation No. 1238/2021, prompting the issuance of final written warnings under Article 74(g) of the law.
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The Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA) has issued final written warnings to African Renaissance Television Services S.C. (ARTS TV) and Ahadu FM 94.3, accusing the two broadcasters of “repeatedly violating” provisions of Ethiopia’s Media Proclamation and professional ethics “despite earlier engagements and warnings.”
In two separate letters dated 07 July and signed by Abyu Mekonnen Kebede, Lead Executive for Media and Advertising Monitoring, the Authority said the broadcasters had continued to “air content that contravened” obligations under Media Proclamation No. 1238/2021, prompting the issuance of final written warnings under Article 74(g) of the law.
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News: #Swedish police say #Ethiopian football team members reported missing left voluntarily, find no evidence of human trafficking
Swedish police say there are no indications of criminal activity, including human trafficking, in the case of around 20 Ethiopian football team members reported missing after participating in the 2026 Gothia Cup youth tournament in Gothenburg, describing their disappearance as apparently voluntary.
Following reports of the players’ disappearance, the Ethiopian Football Federation said the youth team traveled to Sweden through arrangements made independently and was not representing Ethiopia’s national football team.
According to Swedish media outlets, the group, consisting mostly of boys aged between 14 and 17, along with at least one adult team leader, had been staying at a school during the tournament held from 12 to 18 July. On the......
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Swedish police say there are no indications of criminal activity, including human trafficking, in the case of around 20 Ethiopian football team members reported missing after participating in the 2026 Gothia Cup youth tournament in Gothenburg, describing their disappearance as apparently voluntary.
Following reports of the players’ disappearance, the Ethiopian Football Federation said the youth team traveled to Sweden through arrangements made independently and was not representing Ethiopia’s national football team.
According to Swedish media outlets, the group, consisting mostly of boys aged between 14 and 17, along with at least one adult team leader, had been staying at a school during the tournament held from 12 to 18 July. On the......
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#China urges #Kuwait to protect Chinese nationals after Iranian strike hits Chinese company
China has urged Kuwait to take effective measures to protect Chinese nationals and institutions after an Iranian strike hit a building belonging to a Chinese company in northern Kuwait, while confirming that no Chinese citizens were injured.
Kuwaiti authorities said the July 30 strike killed one worker and caused extensive material damage. China’s embassy in Kuwait said the victim was a Nepalese driver employed by a Kuwaiti subcontractor working on a project for the Chinese company. A vehicle was also targeted in the incident.
At a 31 July press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said verified information indicated that no Chinese nationals had been affected. She said the Chinese Embassy had advised Chinese citizens and institutions in Kuwait to increase risk awareness and strengthen security precautions.
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China has urged Kuwait to take effective measures to protect Chinese nationals and institutions after an Iranian strike hit a building belonging to a Chinese company in northern Kuwait, while confirming that no Chinese citizens were injured.
Kuwaiti authorities said the July 30 strike killed one worker and caused extensive material damage. China’s embassy in Kuwait said the victim was a Nepalese driver employed by a Kuwaiti subcontractor working on a project for the Chinese company. A vehicle was also targeted in the incident.
At a 31 July press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said verified information indicated that no Chinese nationals had been affected. She said the Chinese Embassy had advised Chinese citizens and institutions in Kuwait to increase risk awareness and strengthen security precautions.
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#Ethiopia: Farmers allege rising Arjo-Dhidheessa Dam reservoir caused flooding, damaged homes and crops; district says probe underway
Residents of Borracha District in #Bunno_Beddelle Zone, #Oromia Region, say water impounded by the #Arjo_Dhidheessa Dam reservoir has inundated farmland, destroyed homes and crops, and displaced hundreds of families, while district authorities say the extent of the damage is being assessed.
Residents who spoke to Addis Standard said the rising reservoir swept away winter crops, coffee plantations, fruit trees, homes, and other property, leaving many families without shelter or livelihoods. One resident, who requested anonymity, said the reservoir destroyed everything he owned on three hectares of land, including his home, forcing his family to flee.
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Residents of Borracha District in #Bunno_Beddelle Zone, #Oromia Region, say water impounded by the #Arjo_Dhidheessa Dam reservoir has inundated farmland, destroyed homes and crops, and displaced hundreds of families, while district authorities say the extent of the damage is being assessed.
Residents who spoke to Addis Standard said the rising reservoir swept away winter crops, coffee plantations, fruit trees, homes, and other property, leaving many families without shelter or livelihoods. One resident, who requested anonymity, said the reservoir destroyed everything he owned on three hectares of land, including his home, forcing his family to flee.
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Ethiopian Media Authority issues final written warnings to #ARTSTV, #AhaduFM over alleged ‘repeated legal, ethical violations’
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#Congo's Ebola outbreak is second-largest on record, latest data shows
Democratic Republic of Congo's fast-spreading #Ebola outbreak is now the world's second-largest on record, government data showed on Friday, as transmission continues to outpace efforts to contain the epidemic.
The number of cases reported across Congo has risen to 3,532, the Communications Ministry said in a statement, with 1,556 deaths recorded.
"It's the fastest-spreading Ebola epidemic that we have ever seen," Carl Skau, acting head of the #UN World Food Programme, told Reuters this week. "The world needs to pay much more attention."
Less than three months since the outbreak began, the disease has killed five times as many people as previous outbreaks had by the same stage, according to Africa's top public health agency, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
The outbreak is caused by......
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Democratic Republic of Congo's fast-spreading #Ebola outbreak is now the world's second-largest on record, government data showed on Friday, as transmission continues to outpace efforts to contain the epidemic.
The number of cases reported across Congo has risen to 3,532, the Communications Ministry said in a statement, with 1,556 deaths recorded.
"It's the fastest-spreading Ebola epidemic that we have ever seen," Carl Skau, acting head of the #UN World Food Programme, told Reuters this week. "The world needs to pay much more attention."
Less than three months since the outbreak began, the disease has killed five times as many people as previous outbreaks had by the same stage, according to Africa's top public health agency, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
The outbreak is caused by......
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#Sudanese Army receives surrender of #RSF unit in #Omdurman
A Rapid Support Forces (RSF) unit, including the group known as “Group 26,” has surrendered to the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in the Omdurman area, handing over its personnel and military equipment, according to Sudan’s official news agency SUNA.
The unit, reportedly comprising about 45 fighters and officers, arrived from Bara and other areas of North Kordofan following recent SAF advances in the region. The fighters surrendered with their military equipment, including combat vehicles and weapons, SUNA reported.
The surrender comes as the Sudanese army has expanded its presence in North Kordofan, including along strategic routes connecting El Obeid with the capital region.
The group was received by army and intelligence officials, alongside Al-Nour Ahmed Adam, also known as Al-Nour al-Qubba, a former senior RSF commander who defected to the army earlier this year.
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A Rapid Support Forces (RSF) unit, including the group known as “Group 26,” has surrendered to the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in the Omdurman area, handing over its personnel and military equipment, according to Sudan’s official news agency SUNA.
The unit, reportedly comprising about 45 fighters and officers, arrived from Bara and other areas of North Kordofan following recent SAF advances in the region. The fighters surrendered with their military equipment, including combat vehicles and weapons, SUNA reported.
The surrender comes as the Sudanese army has expanded its presence in North Kordofan, including along strategic routes connecting El Obeid with the capital region.
The group was received by army and intelligence officials, alongside Al-Nour Ahmed Adam, also known as Al-Nour al-Qubba, a former senior RSF commander who defected to the army earlier this year.
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News: ‘People earning wages in #birr saw their incomes decimated’: Former WB president says #Ethiopia’s currency reforms deepened poverty
Former #World_Bank President David Malpass has said that Ethiopia's currency devaluations and exchange-rate reforms have significantly worsened poverty, saying people paid in birr “saw their incomes decimated” while a narrow group benefited from privileged access to foreign exchange and local-currency loans.
Using Ethiopia as one of his principal case studies in his policy research paper presented at Stanley Fischer Memorial Lecture: Public Debt and Central Banks, Policy Research Working Paper Malpass described the country as possessing “huge growth potential,” citing its agricultural land, natural resources, water, favorable climate and “raw human talent.” He noted that the World Bank has financed about 200 projects in Ethiopia, with 43 still ongoing, but said the country's per capita income remains around USD 1,100, making it “......
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Former #World_Bank President David Malpass has said that Ethiopia's currency devaluations and exchange-rate reforms have significantly worsened poverty, saying people paid in birr “saw their incomes decimated” while a narrow group benefited from privileged access to foreign exchange and local-currency loans.
Using Ethiopia as one of his principal case studies in his policy research paper presented at Stanley Fischer Memorial Lecture: Public Debt and Central Banks, Policy Research Working Paper Malpass described the country as possessing “huge growth potential,” citing its agricultural land, natural resources, water, favorable climate and “raw human talent.” He noted that the World Bank has financed about 200 projects in Ethiopia, with 43 still ongoing, but said the country's per capita income remains around USD 1,100, making it “......
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News: #Tigray authorities claim new fighting erupts in #Western_Tigray
Tigray authorities have accused the #Ethiopian federal government of launching a new military offensive in Western Tigray, alleging that fighting began early Friday, 1 August, in the direction of Shererina in Western Tigray zone.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (#TPLF)-led administration in Tigray claimed that the federal government had “launched an open war” in Western Tigray Zone, citing what it described as renewed military activity in the area.
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Tigray authorities have accused the #Ethiopian federal government of launching a new military offensive in Western Tigray, alleging that fighting began early Friday, 1 August, in the direction of Shererina in Western Tigray zone.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (#TPLF)-led administration in Tigray claimed that the federal government had “launched an open war” in Western Tigray Zone, citing what it described as renewed military activity in the area.
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