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#Eritrea posed ‘extraordinary’ situation that compelled Ethiopia ‘to adopt an exceptional position’
In a rare move that signals a sharp departure in tone and policy since Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki forged an alliance in the summer of 2018, Ethiopia has voted in favor of renewing the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Eritrea.
“…the situation is extraordinary and compels us to adopt an exceptional position,” Ambassador Tsegab Kebebew, Ethiopia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna, said.
Citing national security threats, continued occupation of Ethiopia’s sovereign territory, and “gross human rights violations particularly in the border areas”, Ambassador Tsegab said “the current context marked by persistent non-cooperation and escalating threats demands robust international attention.”
The vote took place during the 30th meeting of the 59th Session of the UN Human Rights Council last week Friday. AS
In a rare move that signals a sharp departure in tone and policy since Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki forged an alliance in the summer of 2018, Ethiopia has voted in favor of renewing the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Eritrea.
“…the situation is extraordinary and compels us to adopt an exceptional position,” Ambassador Tsegab Kebebew, Ethiopia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Vienna, said.
Citing national security threats, continued occupation of Ethiopia’s sovereign territory, and “gross human rights violations particularly in the border areas”, Ambassador Tsegab said “the current context marked by persistent non-cooperation and escalating threats demands robust international attention.”
The vote took place during the 30th meeting of the 59th Session of the UN Human Rights Council last week Friday. AS
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#In_Depth_Analysis: Trapped between federal leverage and local fractures: Can #Tigray’s Interim Admin. reclaim legitimacy and deliver on a mandate not fully its own?
Four months since it was formed by a federally choregraphed ceremony in Addis Abeba, Tigray’s Interim Administration faces mounting pressure from all sides amid a deepening humanitarian and political crisis.
Trapped between federal leverage and local fragmentation, the administration of Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede is struggling to return nearly a million internally displaced people (IDPs) and restore territorial integrity. “This is a matter of life and death,” said Yohannes Tekle (PhD) of Mekelle University, underscoring the urgency of returning IDPs - particularly from Western Tigray - the fifth rainy season hits. It may well be the making and breaking of the interim administration, which was given barley one year and a litany of to-do lists.
The return of displaced communities remains paralyzed by overlapping federal inaction and internal power struggles.“The issue has become a political gamble,” said Berhanu Astebeha of Salsay Woyane, pointing to divisions within the TPLF and a federal government accused of using delay tactics.
For a historian interviewed for this in-depth “The federal government remains both the biggest challenge and the key to any solution,” stressing its role in withholding budget, blocking roads, and failing to enforce the Pretoria Agreement.
Despite these challenges, some observers see potential in the new leadership under Lt. Gen. Tadesse. His background in the security sector and relative credibility with both Mekelle and Addis Abeba could be an opportunity to unify factions and restore public trust.
“The greatest hope is that this administration is not yet entangled in internal power struggles,” one historian noted. But as time runs out, the question remains: Can the administration reclaim legitimacy and deliver on its federally choreographed mandate?
https://addisstandard.com/?p=51349
Four months since it was formed by a federally choregraphed ceremony in Addis Abeba, Tigray’s Interim Administration faces mounting pressure from all sides amid a deepening humanitarian and political crisis.
Trapped between federal leverage and local fragmentation, the administration of Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede is struggling to return nearly a million internally displaced people (IDPs) and restore territorial integrity. “This is a matter of life and death,” said Yohannes Tekle (PhD) of Mekelle University, underscoring the urgency of returning IDPs - particularly from Western Tigray - the fifth rainy season hits. It may well be the making and breaking of the interim administration, which was given barley one year and a litany of to-do lists.
The return of displaced communities remains paralyzed by overlapping federal inaction and internal power struggles.“The issue has become a political gamble,” said Berhanu Astebeha of Salsay Woyane, pointing to divisions within the TPLF and a federal government accused of using delay tactics.
For a historian interviewed for this in-depth “The federal government remains both the biggest challenge and the key to any solution,” stressing its role in withholding budget, blocking roads, and failing to enforce the Pretoria Agreement.
Despite these challenges, some observers see potential in the new leadership under Lt. Gen. Tadesse. His background in the security sector and relative credibility with both Mekelle and Addis Abeba could be an opportunity to unify factions and restore public trust.
“The greatest hope is that this administration is not yet entangled in internal power struggles,” one historian noted. But as time runs out, the question remains: Can the administration reclaim legitimacy and deliver on its federally choreographed mandate?
https://addisstandard.com/?p=51349
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In-Depth Analysis: Trapped between federal leverage and local fractures: Can Tigray’s Interim Admin. reclaim legitimacy and deliver…
In-Depth Analysis: Trapped between federal leverage and local fractures: Can Tigray’s Interim Admin. reclaim legitimacy and deliver on a mandate not fully its own? Addis Standard In-Depth Analysis -
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'Shoot in the 'leg'—#Kenyan leader orders police to curb violent protests
Kenya's President William Ruto has ordered police to shoot protesters targeting businesses in the legs, ensuring they are incapacitated but not killed.
The UN and human rights groups have accused the police of using excessive force in the recent wave of anti-government protests - 31 people were killed on Monday, according to a state-run body.
"Anyone caught burning another person's business or property should be shot in the leg, hospitalised, and later taken to court. Don't kill them, but ensure their legs are broken," the president said.
He further warned his political rivals against sponsoring and using violent protests and "unlawful" means to forcibly remove him from power.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9dgv5e6447o.amp
Kenya's President William Ruto has ordered police to shoot protesters targeting businesses in the legs, ensuring they are incapacitated but not killed.
The UN and human rights groups have accused the police of using excessive force in the recent wave of anti-government protests - 31 people were killed on Monday, according to a state-run body.
"Anyone caught burning another person's business or property should be shot in the leg, hospitalised, and later taken to court. Don't kill them, but ensure their legs are broken," the president said.
He further warned his political rivals against sponsoring and using violent protests and "unlawful" means to forcibly remove him from power.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9dgv5e6447o.amp
Bbc
'Shoot in the leg' - Kenyan leader orders police to curb violent protests
Government will not stand by and watch businesses and lives destroyed by sponsored rioters, Ruto says.
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#Op_ed: Unfulfilled Promises, Unstable Peace: Unresolved Western #Tigray crisis fuels regional tensions, threatens #Ethiopia’s stability
More than two years after the Pretoria Peace Agreement brought an end to Ethiopia’s devastating civil war, peace remains tenuous—primarily due to the unresolved status of Western Tigray, writes Mulat Gebreslassie, the author of this op-ed. He explains that although Western Tigray was constitutionally part of the Tigray region prior to the war, it remains under the control of #Amhara forces, preventing the return of hundreds of thousands of displaced Tigrayans.
The author contends that the federal government’s inaction has significantly exacerbated this crisis. He posits that this inaction is primarily motivated by efforts to “avoid confrontation with Amhara forces,” warning that “this approach—a dangerous gambit premised on the assumption that time and fatigue will eventually compel Tigray to concede—is ultimately unsustainable.” Furthermore, he emphasizes that the unresolved status of Western Tigray has simultaneously become the principal grievance leveraged by the #TPLF to “reignite nationalist sentiment.” The TPLF, Mulat notes, portrays federal inaction as “betrayal and neglect,” thus granting itself “a lifeline beyond its natural expiration.”
The op-ed also identifies both external and internal obstacles undermining the full implementation of the peace accord. Chief among the external challenges is #Eritrea, a non-signatory to the #Pretoria Agreement, whose continued troop presence in Tigray’s border areas “violates Ethiopia’s sovereignty and obstructs IDP returns.” Internally, the prevailing narrative in the Amhara region that Western Tigray is “reclaimed ancestral land” poses a direct challenge to constitutional authority and undermines reconciliation efforts.
The author underscores that “altered realities stemming from the 2020 war are unsustainable” and asserts that identity-based claims “must be addressed strictly through constitutional mechanisms.” He further contends that the achievement of lasting peace will necessitate the “full and uncompromising” implementation of the peace agreement, which encompasses “the safe and dignified return of all #IDPs, resolving Western Tigray’s status constitutionally, and the withdrawal of non-ENDF forces.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=51361
More than two years after the Pretoria Peace Agreement brought an end to Ethiopia’s devastating civil war, peace remains tenuous—primarily due to the unresolved status of Western Tigray, writes Mulat Gebreslassie, the author of this op-ed. He explains that although Western Tigray was constitutionally part of the Tigray region prior to the war, it remains under the control of #Amhara forces, preventing the return of hundreds of thousands of displaced Tigrayans.
The author contends that the federal government’s inaction has significantly exacerbated this crisis. He posits that this inaction is primarily motivated by efforts to “avoid confrontation with Amhara forces,” warning that “this approach—a dangerous gambit premised on the assumption that time and fatigue will eventually compel Tigray to concede—is ultimately unsustainable.” Furthermore, he emphasizes that the unresolved status of Western Tigray has simultaneously become the principal grievance leveraged by the #TPLF to “reignite nationalist sentiment.” The TPLF, Mulat notes, portrays federal inaction as “betrayal and neglect,” thus granting itself “a lifeline beyond its natural expiration.”
The op-ed also identifies both external and internal obstacles undermining the full implementation of the peace accord. Chief among the external challenges is #Eritrea, a non-signatory to the #Pretoria Agreement, whose continued troop presence in Tigray’s border areas “violates Ethiopia’s sovereignty and obstructs IDP returns.” Internally, the prevailing narrative in the Amhara region that Western Tigray is “reclaimed ancestral land” poses a direct challenge to constitutional authority and undermines reconciliation efforts.
The author underscores that “altered realities stemming from the 2020 war are unsustainable” and asserts that identity-based claims “must be addressed strictly through constitutional mechanisms.” He further contends that the achievement of lasting peace will necessitate the “full and uncompromising” implementation of the peace agreement, which encompasses “the safe and dignified return of all #IDPs, resolving Western Tigray’s status constitutionally, and the withdrawal of non-ENDF forces.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=51361
Addis Standard
Unfulfilled Promises, Unstable Peace: Unresolved Western Tigray crisis fuels regional tensions, threatens Ethiopia’s stability…
Unfulfilled Promises, Unstable Peace: Unresolved Western Tigray crisis fuels regional tensions, threatens Ethiopia’s stability Addis Standard Op/Ed -
Six rescued, 15 missing after #Houthi attack on cargo ship in #Red_Sea
Six crew members have been rescued from a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in the Red Sea, according to a European Union naval force, after an attack claimed by #Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
The assault, which sank the Greek-owned vessel on Wednesday, also killed at least four sailors and left 15 others missing, the Reuters news agency reported, citing maritime officials.
The Houthis said the attack on the Eternity C had been conducted on Monday using an unmanned boat and missiles, and was carried out in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, to pressure the Israeli military to end its assault on the besieged enclave.
The group’s military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, said that the Eternity C had been headed towards Israel, and that the Houthis had also “responded to rescue a number of the ship’s crew, provide them with medical care, and transport them to a safe location”.
The rebels released a video they said depicted their attack on Eternity C. It included a call for the crew to evacuate and showed explosions on the ship before it sank.
The United States Mission in Yemen accused the Houthis of kidnapping many surviving crew members from Eternity C and called for their immediate and unconditional safe release.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center (UKMTO), run by the British military, had said on Tuesday that the ship sustained “significant damage” and “lost all propulsion”.
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Six crew members have been rescued from a Liberian-flagged cargo ship in the Red Sea, according to a European Union naval force, after an attack claimed by #Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
The assault, which sank the Greek-owned vessel on Wednesday, also killed at least four sailors and left 15 others missing, the Reuters news agency reported, citing maritime officials.
The Houthis said the attack on the Eternity C had been conducted on Monday using an unmanned boat and missiles, and was carried out in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, to pressure the Israeli military to end its assault on the besieged enclave.
The group’s military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, said that the Eternity C had been headed towards Israel, and that the Houthis had also “responded to rescue a number of the ship’s crew, provide them with medical care, and transport them to a safe location”.
The rebels released a video they said depicted their attack on Eternity C. It included a call for the crew to evacuate and showed explosions on the ship before it sank.
The United States Mission in Yemen accused the Houthis of kidnapping many surviving crew members from Eternity C and called for their immediate and unconditional safe release.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center (UKMTO), run by the British military, had said on Tuesday that the ship sustained “significant damage” and “lost all propulsion”.
https://aje.io/dl4nmi
Al Jazeera
Six rescued, 15 missing after Houthi attack on cargo ship in Red Sea
Surge in Red Sea attacks after months of calm potentially signals revival of Houthis’ campaign over Gaza war.
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#US slashes #Ethiopian visa validity, entry limit
Starting 8 July 2025, the U.S. has revised its visa rules for Ethiopian citizens, limiting “most nonimmigrant visas” to single-entry and a 3-month validity, the State Department announced.
Visas issued before this date will remain unaffected by the change, according to the announcement made through the U.S. Embassy in Addis Abeba.
Starting 8 July 2025, the U.S. has revised its visa rules for Ethiopian citizens, limiting “most nonimmigrant visas” to single-entry and a 3-month validity, the State Department announced.
Visas issued before this date will remain unaffected by the change, according to the announcement made through the U.S. Embassy in Addis Abeba.
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Analysis: Renewed security crisis in #Metekel Zone, #Benishagul_Gumuz rekindles longstanding instability
The Metekel Zone of Benishangul-Gumuz is once again at the center of a growing security crisis. A new wave of violence that began in May 2025 has shattered the fragile calm the region had seen since 2022.
Most recently, on 06 July, at least one person was killed, several homes were burned, and civilians were reportedly raped and looted in Donbon Kebele, Debate Woreda. Local residents and a leader of the Boro Democratic Party who spoke to Addis Standard allege that the attacks are being carried out by fighters of the “Shene militants”, the term commonly used to refer to the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA).
An OLA representative told Addis Standard the group is reviewing the reports and will respond in due course.
This resurgence recalls the brutal 2019-2022 crises in Metekel Zone, where hundreds of people were killed and thousands displaced. The re-emergence and growing activities of “Gumuz militants” in Dangur and Guba woredas are also reported in connection with the current crises.
Earlier government attempts to stabilize Metekel, including peace deals and local militia recruitment, now appear to be unraveling. Residents say the current deployments of federal and regional forces are insufficient.
Addis Standard made repeated attempts to reach the head of the Debate Woreda Police Office and the regional Peace Building Bureau for comment, but both efforts were unsuccessful at the time of publication.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=51364
The Metekel Zone of Benishangul-Gumuz is once again at the center of a growing security crisis. A new wave of violence that began in May 2025 has shattered the fragile calm the region had seen since 2022.
Most recently, on 06 July, at least one person was killed, several homes were burned, and civilians were reportedly raped and looted in Donbon Kebele, Debate Woreda. Local residents and a leader of the Boro Democratic Party who spoke to Addis Standard allege that the attacks are being carried out by fighters of the “Shene militants”, the term commonly used to refer to the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA).
An OLA representative told Addis Standard the group is reviewing the reports and will respond in due course.
This resurgence recalls the brutal 2019-2022 crises in Metekel Zone, where hundreds of people were killed and thousands displaced. The re-emergence and growing activities of “Gumuz militants” in Dangur and Guba woredas are also reported in connection with the current crises.
Earlier government attempts to stabilize Metekel, including peace deals and local militia recruitment, now appear to be unraveling. Residents say the current deployments of federal and regional forces are insufficient.
Addis Standard made repeated attempts to reach the head of the Debate Woreda Police Office and the regional Peace Building Bureau for comment, but both efforts were unsuccessful at the time of publication.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=51364
Addis Standard
Renewed security crisis in Metekel Zone, Benishagul Gumuz rekindles longstanding instability - Addis Standard
Renewed security crisis in Metekel Zone, Benishagul Gumuz rekindles longstanding instability Addis Standard Analysis -
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#Trump presses #African leaders to take deported migrants, sources say
The Trump administration this week pressed five African presidents to take in migrants from other countries when they are deported by the U.S., two officials familiar with the discussions told Reuters on Thursday.
The plan was presented to the presidents of Liberia, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania and Gabon during their visit to the White House on Wednesday, according to a U.S. and a Liberian official who both asked not to be named.
The White House and official spokespeople for the five nations did not respond to requests for comment. It was not immediately clear if any of the countries had agreed to the plan.
Since returning to office in January, U.S. President Donald Trump has been pressing to speed up deportations, including by sending migrants to third countries when there are problems or delays over sending them to their home nations.
On Saturday, eight migrants - from Cuba, Laos, Mexico, Myanmar, Sudan and Vietnam, according to their lawyers - arrived in South Sudan's capital after they lost a legal battle to halt their transfer.
Wednesday's meeting at the White House had been organised partly to talk about the deportation plan, the U.S. official said. Liberia's government was "preparing to accommodate" an effort to house migrants in its capital Monrovia, the U.S. official added.
The Liberian official confirmed that the deportation plan was a focus of Wednesday's meeting, but did not say whether Liberian President Joseph Boakai had agreed to it.
The Wall Street Journal reported, opens new tab on Wednesday that an internal State Department document sent to the African governments before the meeting called on them to agree to the "dignified, safe, and timely transfer from the United States" of third country nationals.
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/trump-presses-african-leaders-take-deported-migrants-sources-say-2025-07-10/
The Trump administration this week pressed five African presidents to take in migrants from other countries when they are deported by the U.S., two officials familiar with the discussions told Reuters on Thursday.
The plan was presented to the presidents of Liberia, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania and Gabon during their visit to the White House on Wednesday, according to a U.S. and a Liberian official who both asked not to be named.
The White House and official spokespeople for the five nations did not respond to requests for comment. It was not immediately clear if any of the countries had agreed to the plan.
Since returning to office in January, U.S. President Donald Trump has been pressing to speed up deportations, including by sending migrants to third countries when there are problems or delays over sending them to their home nations.
On Saturday, eight migrants - from Cuba, Laos, Mexico, Myanmar, Sudan and Vietnam, according to their lawyers - arrived in South Sudan's capital after they lost a legal battle to halt their transfer.
Wednesday's meeting at the White House had been organised partly to talk about the deportation plan, the U.S. official said. Liberia's government was "preparing to accommodate" an effort to house migrants in its capital Monrovia, the U.S. official added.
The Liberian official confirmed that the deportation plan was a focus of Wednesday's meeting, but did not say whether Liberian President Joseph Boakai had agreed to it.
The Wall Street Journal reported, opens new tab on Wednesday that an internal State Department document sent to the African governments before the meeting called on them to agree to the "dignified, safe, and timely transfer from the United States" of third country nationals.
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/trump-presses-african-leaders-take-deported-migrants-sources-say-2025-07-10/
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News: #Tigray Orthodox Church leaders express concern over PM Abiy's remarks, assessment of reality of Tigray people
Religious leaders of the Tigray Orthodox Church have expressed concerns over recent remarks made by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, cautioning that his assessment of the region's situation is “disconnected from the lived experiences of the people.”
In a statement released Wednesday, they said the Prime Minister’s speech risks deepening the humanitarian crisis and undermining the fragile peace process. They cited the ongoing failure to return displaced persons and restore essential services as evidence of the disconnect.
“The Prime Minister’s speech did not take into account the economic and social realities of Tigray,” the leaders said. “This raises serious concerns about the government’s commitment to fully addressing the needs of our people.”
The Church announced it will send a delegation of elders to meet the Prime Minister to convey the concerns of Tigrayans and push for a more responsive approach.
While PM Abiy called on religious leaders to help prevent renewed conflict during his parliamentary address last week, the Tigray Orthodox Church said true peace requires understanding and addressing the economic and social realities in Tigray. The leaders also urged international actors and religious institutions to amplify Tigrayan voices and ensure the government fulfills its obligations under the Pretoria Agreement.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=51369
Religious leaders of the Tigray Orthodox Church have expressed concerns over recent remarks made by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, cautioning that his assessment of the region's situation is “disconnected from the lived experiences of the people.”
In a statement released Wednesday, they said the Prime Minister’s speech risks deepening the humanitarian crisis and undermining the fragile peace process. They cited the ongoing failure to return displaced persons and restore essential services as evidence of the disconnect.
“The Prime Minister’s speech did not take into account the economic and social realities of Tigray,” the leaders said. “This raises serious concerns about the government’s commitment to fully addressing the needs of our people.”
The Church announced it will send a delegation of elders to meet the Prime Minister to convey the concerns of Tigrayans and push for a more responsive approach.
While PM Abiy called on religious leaders to help prevent renewed conflict during his parliamentary address last week, the Tigray Orthodox Church said true peace requires understanding and addressing the economic and social realities in Tigray. The leaders also urged international actors and religious institutions to amplify Tigrayan voices and ensure the government fulfills its obligations under the Pretoria Agreement.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=51369
Addis Standard
Tigray Orthodox Church leaders express concern over PM Abiy's remarks, assessment of reality of Tigray people - Addis Standard
Tigray Orthodox Church leaders express concern over PM Abiy's remarks, assessment of reality of Tigray people Addis Standard News -
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#China, #Egypt vow to deepen strategic ties, promote mutual benefit
Chinese Premier Li Qiang wrapped up a two-day official visit to Egypt on Thursday, reaffirming stronger bilateral ties and pledging deeper cooperation between the two countries.
During his visit, the Chinese premier underscored the enduring strength and strategic depth of China-Egypt relations, highlighting the two nations' longstanding friendship, shared values as ancient civilizations, and growing partnership.
China is a major trade and investment partner for Egypt. Bilateral trade exceeded 17 billion U.S. dollars in 2024, and Chinese investments in Egypt have surged, especially in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. The China-Egypt TEDA Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone, hosting 185 companies, has become a model for industrial cooperation.
https://english.news.cn/20250711/89734abd14df4c5e8b6b903f81328613/c.html
Chinese Premier Li Qiang wrapped up a two-day official visit to Egypt on Thursday, reaffirming stronger bilateral ties and pledging deeper cooperation between the two countries.
During his visit, the Chinese premier underscored the enduring strength and strategic depth of China-Egypt relations, highlighting the two nations' longstanding friendship, shared values as ancient civilizations, and growing partnership.
China is a major trade and investment partner for Egypt. Bilateral trade exceeded 17 billion U.S. dollars in 2024, and Chinese investments in Egypt have surged, especially in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. The China-Egypt TEDA Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone, hosting 185 companies, has become a model for industrial cooperation.
https://english.news.cn/20250711/89734abd14df4c5e8b6b903f81328613/c.html
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#Turkey’s mediation stalls in #Somalia–#Ethiopia sea access dispute
Turkey’s year-long push to defuse the bitter dispute between Somalia and Ethiopia has reportedly stalled, Somali and Ethiopian diplomats said Wednesday, after negotiators broke off contact over Addis Ababa’s bid for direct sea access through Somaliland.
The mediation, launched in Ankara in February 2024, aimed to calm tensions sparked when landlocked Ethiopia signed a contentious memorandum of understanding with Somaliland on January 1, 2024, granting it a 20-kilometre naval and commercial corridor to the Gulf of Aden in exchange for potential diplomatic recognition of the self-declared republic. Somalia denounced the pact as “an open breach” of its sovereignty and began an aggressive diplomatic campaign to block it.
Three Ankara-hosted rounds culminated in a provisional “Ankara Declaration” on Dec. 11, 2024, in which both sides agreed to technical talks and pledged to respect each other’s territorial integrity. However, those expert-level meetings, held from February 2 to 4, 2025, faltered over the sequencing of maritime access and recognition, and no session has been scheduled since April, two officials familiar with the process told HOL on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed restated his country’s position to parliament on July 3, calling sea access “an existential matter”, echoing a Jan. 5, 2024, speech in which he warned Ethiopia could not remain “an island surrounded by water”. Somalia’s Foreign Ministry responded by labelling the Somaliland deal a “destabilizing land grab” and urged the U.N. Security Council to intervene.
Diplomats warn that the stalemate could hamper anti-piracy patrols in the busy Gulf of Aden and Red Sea corridor, complicate humanitarian deliveries across Somalia’s drought-hit north, and erode the fragile security gains made against al-Shabab. For now, no mediator appears ready to step into Turkey’s place, leaving the region’s most contentious maritime question unresolved.
https://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2025/July/202138/turkey_s_mediation_stalls_in_somalia%E2%80%93ethiopia_sea_access_dispute.aspx
Turkey’s year-long push to defuse the bitter dispute between Somalia and Ethiopia has reportedly stalled, Somali and Ethiopian diplomats said Wednesday, after negotiators broke off contact over Addis Ababa’s bid for direct sea access through Somaliland.
The mediation, launched in Ankara in February 2024, aimed to calm tensions sparked when landlocked Ethiopia signed a contentious memorandum of understanding with Somaliland on January 1, 2024, granting it a 20-kilometre naval and commercial corridor to the Gulf of Aden in exchange for potential diplomatic recognition of the self-declared republic. Somalia denounced the pact as “an open breach” of its sovereignty and began an aggressive diplomatic campaign to block it.
Three Ankara-hosted rounds culminated in a provisional “Ankara Declaration” on Dec. 11, 2024, in which both sides agreed to technical talks and pledged to respect each other’s territorial integrity. However, those expert-level meetings, held from February 2 to 4, 2025, faltered over the sequencing of maritime access and recognition, and no session has been scheduled since April, two officials familiar with the process told HOL on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed restated his country’s position to parliament on July 3, calling sea access “an existential matter”, echoing a Jan. 5, 2024, speech in which he warned Ethiopia could not remain “an island surrounded by water”. Somalia’s Foreign Ministry responded by labelling the Somaliland deal a “destabilizing land grab” and urged the U.N. Security Council to intervene.
Diplomats warn that the stalemate could hamper anti-piracy patrols in the busy Gulf of Aden and Red Sea corridor, complicate humanitarian deliveries across Somalia’s drought-hit north, and erode the fragile security gains made against al-Shabab. For now, no mediator appears ready to step into Turkey’s place, leaving the region’s most contentious maritime question unresolved.
https://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2025/July/202138/turkey_s_mediation_stalls_in_somalia%E2%80%93ethiopia_sea_access_dispute.aspx
Hiiraan
Turkey’s mediation stalls in Somalia–Ethiopia sea access dispute
Mogadishu (HOL) — Turkey’s year-long push to defuse the bitter dispute between Somalia and Ethiopia has reportedly stalled, Somali and Ethiopian diplomats said Wednesday, after negotiators broke off contact over Addis Ababa’s bid for direct sea access through…
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#Egypt, #Eritrea Foreign Ministers discuss #Horn_of_Africa, #Red_Sea current affairs
Egyptian and Eritrean foreign ministers, Badr Abdelatty and Osman Saleh, respectively, held a phone conversation on Thursday, reaffirming their “commitment to deepen” bilateral ties and regional coordination.
The call underscored both countries' desire to build on recent diplomatic gains and expand cooperation across multiple sectors, guided by the directives of Presidents Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Isaias Afwerki, Ahram online reported.
The report said the ministers agreed to maintain close coordination on Horn of Africa and Red Sea developments. There is no official readout from Asmara at the time of publication.
Their discussion came days after President el-Sisi met with Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in the Egyptian coastal city of El Alamein and pledged intensified military support to Somalia and renewed Egypt’s interest in securing the Red Sea...
More: https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1943612873499881530
Egyptian and Eritrean foreign ministers, Badr Abdelatty and Osman Saleh, respectively, held a phone conversation on Thursday, reaffirming their “commitment to deepen” bilateral ties and regional coordination.
The call underscored both countries' desire to build on recent diplomatic gains and expand cooperation across multiple sectors, guided by the directives of Presidents Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Isaias Afwerki, Ahram online reported.
The report said the ministers agreed to maintain close coordination on Horn of Africa and Red Sea developments. There is no official readout from Asmara at the time of publication.
Their discussion came days after President el-Sisi met with Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in the Egyptian coastal city of El Alamein and pledged intensified military support to Somalia and renewed Egypt’s interest in securing the Red Sea...
More: https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1943612873499881530
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#Ethiopia: Police allege Dr. Daniel leading health professionals’ movement ‘from prison using electronics’
Despite no recent activities from Ethiopian health workers, during Thursday’s hearing at the Bahir Dar City High Court, police alleged that Dr. Daniel Fantahun, a prominent gynecology resident and leading figure in the Health Professionals Movement, is “continuing and leading the struggle from prison using electronics.”
According to attendees who spoke with Addis Standard, the police from the Amhara Regional State Police Commission claimed he was supplied with electronic devices “with the cooperation of the prison administration” and maintained links with what they described as “extremist forces.” One officer told the court, “He is not just a doctor with simple salary demands… we have evidence linking him with external actors.”
The court granted a third five-day extension for police to continue investigating, citing ongoing digital forensics and witness protection concerns. Police also alleged that Dr. Daniel and his associates were intimidating the families of individuals who allegedly died as a result of the strike and that the Amhara Regional Health Bureau is still assessing institutional damages.
Dr. Daniel’s defense team strongly challenged the claims, arguing that if any devices entered prison, accountability lies with authorities, not their client. They also criticized the lack of tangible evidence despite repeated police promises. “The allegation is speculative and not ground enough to detain a public servant indefinitely,” they told the court.
During the hearing yesterday, health professionals gathered in solidarity with Dr. Daniel, while his colleagues raised alarm over possible evidence fabrication. “The accusations have no connection to Dr. Daniel’s reality,” one told Addis Standard, noting that his Facebook page appeared active despite his detention.
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Despite no recent activities from Ethiopian health workers, during Thursday’s hearing at the Bahir Dar City High Court, police alleged that Dr. Daniel Fantahun, a prominent gynecology resident and leading figure in the Health Professionals Movement, is “continuing and leading the struggle from prison using electronics.”
According to attendees who spoke with Addis Standard, the police from the Amhara Regional State Police Commission claimed he was supplied with electronic devices “with the cooperation of the prison administration” and maintained links with what they described as “extremist forces.” One officer told the court, “He is not just a doctor with simple salary demands… we have evidence linking him with external actors.”
The court granted a third five-day extension for police to continue investigating, citing ongoing digital forensics and witness protection concerns. Police also alleged that Dr. Daniel and his associates were intimidating the families of individuals who allegedly died as a result of the strike and that the Amhara Regional Health Bureau is still assessing institutional damages.
Dr. Daniel’s defense team strongly challenged the claims, arguing that if any devices entered prison, accountability lies with authorities, not their client. They also criticized the lack of tangible evidence despite repeated police promises. “The allegation is speculative and not ground enough to detain a public servant indefinitely,” they told the court.
During the hearing yesterday, health professionals gathered in solidarity with Dr. Daniel, while his colleagues raised alarm over possible evidence fabrication. “The accusations have no connection to Dr. Daniel’s reality,” one told Addis Standard, noting that his Facebook page appeared active despite his detention.
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Addis Standard
Police allege Dr. Daniel leading health professionals’ movement ‘from prison using electronics’ - Addis Standard
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#Ethiopia: Fuel supply to #Tigray plummets by over 85%, officials warn of severe impact on humanitarian activities
Fuel supply to Tigray has plunged by over 85% in just one month, from 5.2 million liters in May to 2.09 million in June, far below the region’s 15-million-liter monthly quota. “This sharp decline is having a heavy impact on the overall functioning of the region, including transport, healthcare, and education,” Tekleshe Gebrehiwot, Communications Director of the Tigray Trade and Export Agency, told Addis Standard.
Locals are sounding the alarm. “I’m losing customers because of the price,” said Luel Hiluf, a bajaj driver. “Fuel now costs 300 birr per liter.” Henok Gebremedh added, “Every morning, my biggest concern is fuel… we buy from the black market, smuggled from Amhara and Afar.” Officials say the crisis is disrupting farming, as fertilizers remain out of reach.
Despite repeated appeals, regional authorities say there’s been “no proper response” from the federal government. “The people suffered during the war, they shouldn’t also suffer now,” Tekleshe stressed, urging urgent fuel dispatch.
The current shortage is happening at the time Tigray continues to face fallout from wartime blockades, which the UN previously described as a “de facto blockade.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=51378
Fuel supply to Tigray has plunged by over 85% in just one month, from 5.2 million liters in May to 2.09 million in June, far below the region’s 15-million-liter monthly quota. “This sharp decline is having a heavy impact on the overall functioning of the region, including transport, healthcare, and education,” Tekleshe Gebrehiwot, Communications Director of the Tigray Trade and Export Agency, told Addis Standard.
Locals are sounding the alarm. “I’m losing customers because of the price,” said Luel Hiluf, a bajaj driver. “Fuel now costs 300 birr per liter.” Henok Gebremedh added, “Every morning, my biggest concern is fuel… we buy from the black market, smuggled from Amhara and Afar.” Officials say the crisis is disrupting farming, as fertilizers remain out of reach.
Despite repeated appeals, regional authorities say there’s been “no proper response” from the federal government. “The people suffered during the war, they shouldn’t also suffer now,” Tekleshe stressed, urging urgent fuel dispatch.
The current shortage is happening at the time Tigray continues to face fallout from wartime blockades, which the UN previously described as a “de facto blockade.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=51378
Addis Standard
Fuel supply to Tigray plummets by over 85%, officials warn of severe impact on humanitarian activities - Addis Standard
Fuel supply to Tigray plummets by over 85%, officials warn of severe impact on humanitarian activities Addis Standard News -
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#Ethiopia: #OLA denies involvement in #Metekel civilian Attacks, willing to review ‘any evidence’ presented by local party
The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) has denied allegations linking it to the 06 July attack in Donbon Kebele, Metekel Zone, where one person was killed and homes were burned.
In response to Addis Standard’s 10 July report, the group said it was “not aware of any incidents involving civilian casualties” in its recent engagements and instead accused ENDF forces of targeting members of local Benishangul Gumuz state militia under the pretext of failure to secure the area from the OLA.”
The OLA called the people of Benishangul-Gumuz “brothers and good neighbors” and expressed readiness to “review any evidence” presented by the Boro Democratic Party, which has accused the group of ongoing violence in the region.
In addition to blaming the OLA, the Boro Democratic party leader also admitted the presence and growing activities of “Gumuz militants” in Dangur and Guba woredas.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=51382
The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) has denied allegations linking it to the 06 July attack in Donbon Kebele, Metekel Zone, where one person was killed and homes were burned.
In response to Addis Standard’s 10 July report, the group said it was “not aware of any incidents involving civilian casualties” in its recent engagements and instead accused ENDF forces of targeting members of local Benishangul Gumuz state militia under the pretext of failure to secure the area from the OLA.”
The OLA called the people of Benishangul-Gumuz “brothers and good neighbors” and expressed readiness to “review any evidence” presented by the Boro Democratic Party, which has accused the group of ongoing violence in the region.
In addition to blaming the OLA, the Boro Democratic party leader also admitted the presence and growing activities of “Gumuz militants” in Dangur and Guba woredas.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=51382
Addis Standard
OLA denies involvement in Metekel civilian Attacks, willing to review ‘any evidence’ presented by local party - Addis Standard
OLA denies involvement in Metekel civilian Attacks, willing to review ‘any evidence’ presented by local party Addis Standard News -
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#Ethiopia: #Addis_Abeba City says migrants ‘involved in crimes apprehended in ‘rule of law’ crackdown
The Addis Abeba City Administration announced that ongoing efforts to “enforce the rule of law” have led to the arrest of migrants allegedly involved in various “criminal activities, including murder, robbery, and financial fraud.”
According to the City’s communication bureau, the announcement was during the 4th regular and end-of-budget-year session of the City Council’s fourth tenure today, where executive bodies addressed questions raised by council members.
Commissioner Getu Argaw, head of the Addis Abeba Police Commission Command Chief, briefed the council members on recent security measures.
Read more at: https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1943728427275841950?s=46&t=ofAzVW8-64dDK-xsjodCGA
The Addis Abeba City Administration announced that ongoing efforts to “enforce the rule of law” have led to the arrest of migrants allegedly involved in various “criminal activities, including murder, robbery, and financial fraud.”
According to the City’s communication bureau, the announcement was during the 4th regular and end-of-budget-year session of the City Council’s fourth tenure today, where executive bodies addressed questions raised by council members.
Commissioner Getu Argaw, head of the Addis Abeba Police Commission Command Chief, briefed the council members on recent security measures.
Read more at: https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1943728427275841950?s=46&t=ofAzVW8-64dDK-xsjodCGA
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#GERD: Giant Ethiopian dam promises greater flood control and water management
The idea of harnessing the Blue Nile’s potential for hydropower generation has a long history in Ethiopia, but neither the technology nor the financial resources existed back then to realize such an ambitious project. The modern conception of the GERD can be traced back to a series of studies and negotiations spanning several decades.
In the late 1950s and early 1960s, for instance, the United States Bureau of Reclamation conducted a comprehensive study of the region and recommended several cascading dams along the Blue Nile for hydropower production. But the lack of financing stopped the implementation of such projects. Still, one of the proposed locations, called the border dam, corresponds to the current site of the GERD.
Unfortunately, controversy over the GERD project has overshadowed historical aspirations for collaborative water management among Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan in the Eastern Nile Basin. One attempt at collaboration that did come to fruition is the Cooperative Framework Agreement, which establishes principles for equitable and sustainable water use among some of the other Nile Basin countries.
The framework agreement, which officially went into effect in October 2024, after years of negotiations, was developed by the Nile Basin Initiative, an intergovernmental partnership of Nile Basin countries. This historic development establishes a permanent Nile River Basin Commission to coordinate transboundary water management, but Egypt and Sudan did not sign the agreement.
While the GERD will function as a non-water-consumptive hydroelectric dam that temporarily stores and releases water during power generation, Egypt and Sudan are concerned that this megaproject may jeopardize their water security. Consequently, although Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan have considered various joint projects for the use of Nile water, these efforts all failed, leading the Ethiopian government to build the GERD on its own.
Multifunctional improvements
In addition to its primary function of power generation, the GERD serves multiple crucial purposes. As a flood control measure, it will help regulate the Blue Nile’s flow, mitigating devastating floods in downstream countries, particularly Sudan.
The dam’s improved water management capabilities are expected to increase agricultural productivity through irrigation, benefiting the region as well. Economically, the GERD presents a significant opportunity for Ethiopia to increase its foreign currency earnings by exporting excess power, thus driving overall economic growth.
Perhaps most importantly, from a national perspective, the GERD stands as a symbol of Ethiopian pride and self-reliance, demonstrating the country’s ability to undertake and finance large-scale infrastructure projects independently. This marked a significant shift from reliance on foreign aid to self-driven development.
https://www.asce.org/publications-and-news/civil-engineering-source/civil-engineering-magazine/issues/magazine-issue/article/2025/07/giant-ethiopian-dam-promises-greater-flood-control-and-water-management
The idea of harnessing the Blue Nile’s potential for hydropower generation has a long history in Ethiopia, but neither the technology nor the financial resources existed back then to realize such an ambitious project. The modern conception of the GERD can be traced back to a series of studies and negotiations spanning several decades.
In the late 1950s and early 1960s, for instance, the United States Bureau of Reclamation conducted a comprehensive study of the region and recommended several cascading dams along the Blue Nile for hydropower production. But the lack of financing stopped the implementation of such projects. Still, one of the proposed locations, called the border dam, corresponds to the current site of the GERD.
Unfortunately, controversy over the GERD project has overshadowed historical aspirations for collaborative water management among Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan in the Eastern Nile Basin. One attempt at collaboration that did come to fruition is the Cooperative Framework Agreement, which establishes principles for equitable and sustainable water use among some of the other Nile Basin countries.
The framework agreement, which officially went into effect in October 2024, after years of negotiations, was developed by the Nile Basin Initiative, an intergovernmental partnership of Nile Basin countries. This historic development establishes a permanent Nile River Basin Commission to coordinate transboundary water management, but Egypt and Sudan did not sign the agreement.
While the GERD will function as a non-water-consumptive hydroelectric dam that temporarily stores and releases water during power generation, Egypt and Sudan are concerned that this megaproject may jeopardize their water security. Consequently, although Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan have considered various joint projects for the use of Nile water, these efforts all failed, leading the Ethiopian government to build the GERD on its own.
Multifunctional improvements
In addition to its primary function of power generation, the GERD serves multiple crucial purposes. As a flood control measure, it will help regulate the Blue Nile’s flow, mitigating devastating floods in downstream countries, particularly Sudan.
The dam’s improved water management capabilities are expected to increase agricultural productivity through irrigation, benefiting the region as well. Economically, the GERD presents a significant opportunity for Ethiopia to increase its foreign currency earnings by exporting excess power, thus driving overall economic growth.
Perhaps most importantly, from a national perspective, the GERD stands as a symbol of Ethiopian pride and self-reliance, demonstrating the country’s ability to undertake and finance large-scale infrastructure projects independently. This marked a significant shift from reliance on foreign aid to self-driven development.
https://www.asce.org/publications-and-news/civil-engineering-source/civil-engineering-magazine/issues/magazine-issue/article/2025/07/giant-ethiopian-dam-promises-greater-flood-control-and-water-management
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Giant Ethiopian dam promises greater flood control and water management
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam project will provide reliable electricity for the region.
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#GERD: #Egyptian premier urges #Ethiopian counterpart to finalize agreement on Blue Nile mega-dam
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly called on his Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed to finalize an agreement regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) that guarantees "no harm to Egypt.”
Madbouly made the remarks during a press conference in Egypt broadcast late Wednesday by the Prime Minister’s office on Facebook.
His comment came in response to a question about his meeting with the Ethiopian prime minister at the BRICS economic summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from July 6-7.
"There was a group photo of heads of state and government on the sidelines of the BRICS summit. There were protocol arrangements, including handshakes with neighbors, and it happened that Egypt was seated next to Ethiopia and Iran. The photo was cropped to focus on the bilateral image between the Ethiopian and Egyptian prime ministers," Madbouly said.
"Egypt maintains relations with all countries worldwide and does not antagonize anyone. Our relations with all African countries are based on mutual respect. We have repeatedly confirmed that we are not against development in any country, but not at the expense of Egypt’s rights to Nile waters. This is a firm stance,” he added.
The meeting between the two prime ministers occurred amid a longstanding crisis between the countries over Ethiopia’s refusal to sign an agreement on filling and operating the dam.
http://v.aa.com.tr/3626639
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly called on his Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed to finalize an agreement regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) that guarantees "no harm to Egypt.”
Madbouly made the remarks during a press conference in Egypt broadcast late Wednesday by the Prime Minister’s office on Facebook.
His comment came in response to a question about his meeting with the Ethiopian prime minister at the BRICS economic summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from July 6-7.
"There was a group photo of heads of state and government on the sidelines of the BRICS summit. There were protocol arrangements, including handshakes with neighbors, and it happened that Egypt was seated next to Ethiopia and Iran. The photo was cropped to focus on the bilateral image between the Ethiopian and Egyptian prime ministers," Madbouly said.
"Egypt maintains relations with all countries worldwide and does not antagonize anyone. Our relations with all African countries are based on mutual respect. We have repeatedly confirmed that we are not against development in any country, but not at the expense of Egypt’s rights to Nile waters. This is a firm stance,” he added.
The meeting between the two prime ministers occurred amid a longstanding crisis between the countries over Ethiopia’s refusal to sign an agreement on filling and operating the dam.
http://v.aa.com.tr/3626639
Anadolu Agency
Egyptian premier urges Ethiopian counterpart to finalize agreement on Blue Nile mega-dam
‘Egypt’s position has not changed at all; it will not allow any harm to its share of Nile waters,’ says Mostafa Madbouly
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Sensational sweeps: #Ethiopia in the women's 5000m at the 2005 World Championships
The 2005 World Athletics Championships in Helsinki, Finland, holds particular significance in the history of sweeps. Not only were podium sweeps achieved in three events, but in two of those – the women’s 5000m and the men’s 200m – the top four spots were secured by athletes from the same nation: a feat never before achieved at the World Championships.
After leading an all-Ethiopian podium in the women’s 10,000m, Tirunesh Dibaba returned to head the first ever women’s World Championships 1-2-3-4 in the 5000m. At the age of 19, she became the first woman to complete the 5000m and 10,000m double.
As well as making history with its ‘foursweep’ and Tirunesh Dibaba double, the women’s 5000m featured one of the best rivalries in women’s international long-distance running. While notable Ethiopian women came before and after Tirunesh Dibaba and Meseret Defar, their legacies carry weight in the country today as thousands of young women began running after seeing their success on television or hearing about it on the radio.
After winning her first world 5000m noscript as a 17-year-old in Paris in 2003, Dibaba eyed the double in Helsinki. First up was the 10,000m final on 6 August, which she won ahead of her compatriots Berhane Adere and Ejegayehu Dibaba, Tirunesh’s older sister. Many, however, were more excited for her face off against Defar in the 5000m.
Meseret Defar wanted to claim the world noscript in her Olympic gold medal event, and Tirunesh wanted to become the first woman to prevail in both the 5000m – for which she had a wild card entry as the defending champion – and the 10,000m. https://www.worldathletics.org/competitions/world-athletics-championships/tokyo25/news/series/podium-sweep-world-championships-ethiopia-5000m-2005
The 2005 World Athletics Championships in Helsinki, Finland, holds particular significance in the history of sweeps. Not only were podium sweeps achieved in three events, but in two of those – the women’s 5000m and the men’s 200m – the top four spots were secured by athletes from the same nation: a feat never before achieved at the World Championships.
After leading an all-Ethiopian podium in the women’s 10,000m, Tirunesh Dibaba returned to head the first ever women’s World Championships 1-2-3-4 in the 5000m. At the age of 19, she became the first woman to complete the 5000m and 10,000m double.
As well as making history with its ‘foursweep’ and Tirunesh Dibaba double, the women’s 5000m featured one of the best rivalries in women’s international long-distance running. While notable Ethiopian women came before and after Tirunesh Dibaba and Meseret Defar, their legacies carry weight in the country today as thousands of young women began running after seeing their success on television or hearing about it on the radio.
After winning her first world 5000m noscript as a 17-year-old in Paris in 2003, Dibaba eyed the double in Helsinki. First up was the 10,000m final on 6 August, which she won ahead of her compatriots Berhane Adere and Ejegayehu Dibaba, Tirunesh’s older sister. Many, however, were more excited for her face off against Defar in the 5000m.
Meseret Defar wanted to claim the world noscript in her Olympic gold medal event, and Tirunesh wanted to become the first woman to prevail in both the 5000m – for which she had a wild card entry as the defending champion – and the 10,000m. https://www.worldathletics.org/competitions/world-athletics-championships/tokyo25/news/series/podium-sweep-world-championships-ethiopia-5000m-2005
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Sensational sweeps: Ethiopia in the women's 5000m at the 2005 World Championships
The 2005 World Athletics Championships in Helsinki holds particular significance in the history of sweeps
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