#Somaliland Foreign Minister confirms President’s planed #US visit for recognition talks
Somaliland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdirahman Dahir Adam, confirmed to local media that Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro is set to embark on an official visit to the United States in the coming days, as diplomatic momentum builds around the territory’s bid for international recognition.
President Irro will hold high-level meetings in Washington, D.C., engaging with senior U.S. government officials, members of Congress, policy experts, and representatives from leading think tanks.
According to the foreign affairs minister, the discussions will focus on strengthening bilateral relations, boosting economic cooperation, and addressing regional security challenges in the Horn of Africa.
https://www.horndiplomat.com/2025/08/somaliland-president-plans-us-visit-for-recognition-talks/
Somaliland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdirahman Dahir Adam, confirmed to local media that Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro is set to embark on an official visit to the United States in the coming days, as diplomatic momentum builds around the territory’s bid for international recognition.
President Irro will hold high-level meetings in Washington, D.C., engaging with senior U.S. government officials, members of Congress, policy experts, and representatives from leading think tanks.
According to the foreign affairs minister, the discussions will focus on strengthening bilateral relations, boosting economic cooperation, and addressing regional security challenges in the Horn of Africa.
https://www.horndiplomat.com/2025/08/somaliland-president-plans-us-visit-for-recognition-talks/
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#TPLF warns forced return of displaced including to Western #Tigray deepens existing crisis
Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) chairman Debretsion Gebremichael (PhD), cautioned on Friday that pushing displaced persons to return home without addressing security and justice concerns risks creating a “dangerous situation” in the region.
Speaking on Friday after the party’s recent Central Committee meeting, Debretsion said conditions for a safe and sustainable return of displaced Tigrayans as outlined by the Pretoria agreement remain unmet.
Among the major challenges include the absence of withdrawal of “invading forces and settlers from occupied areas,” lack of accountability of those responsible for “genocide and atrocities in Western Tigray”, and dismantling of the state-backed administration in the areas.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=51827
Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) chairman Debretsion Gebremichael (PhD), cautioned on Friday that pushing displaced persons to return home without addressing security and justice concerns risks creating a “dangerous situation” in the region.
Speaking on Friday after the party’s recent Central Committee meeting, Debretsion said conditions for a safe and sustainable return of displaced Tigrayans as outlined by the Pretoria agreement remain unmet.
Among the major challenges include the absence of withdrawal of “invading forces and settlers from occupied areas,” lack of accountability of those responsible for “genocide and atrocities in Western Tigray”, and dismantling of the state-backed administration in the areas.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=51827
#Ethiopia: Angelina Jolie visits St. Peter’s Hospital, pledges support for MDR-TB treatment
Renowned American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian #Angelina_Jolie visited St. Peter's Specialized Hospital in Addis Abeba Sunday, focusing on the institution’s work in combating Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB).
During her visit, she toured the hospital’s TB and MDR-TB treatment wards and laboratory, and met with patients. She recalled a previous visit to the facility years ago and expressed delight at the “multifaceted changes” achieved since then. She noted that with adequate support, the hospital is well-positioned to further enhance the quality of its services.
The actress “praised the progress” made in TB treatment at St. Peter’s as “highly commendable and reliable,” pledging future assistance through the Global Health Committee (GHC), according to the Hospital.
Read more: https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1954927268641247340
Renowned American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian #Angelina_Jolie visited St. Peter's Specialized Hospital in Addis Abeba Sunday, focusing on the institution’s work in combating Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB).
During her visit, she toured the hospital’s TB and MDR-TB treatment wards and laboratory, and met with patients. She recalled a previous visit to the facility years ago and expressed delight at the “multifaceted changes” achieved since then. She noted that with adequate support, the hospital is well-positioned to further enhance the quality of its services.
The actress “praised the progress” made in TB treatment at St. Peter’s as “highly commendable and reliable,” pledging future assistance through the Global Health Committee (GHC), according to the Hospital.
Read more: https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1954927268641247340
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#Tigray authorities seize 440 illegal mining machines; report over 7 billion birr loss in revenue
Tigray’s Task Force for Preventing and Combating Illegal Mining has seized over 440 machines from illegal sites in the Northwestern Zone, regional media reported. It said mineral smuggling has cost the region more than 7 billion birr in revenue.
The task force, established in December last year by the Tigray Interim Administration under former president Getachew Reda, aims to regain control of the region’s mining sector.
During a meeting in Mekelle on Saturday with zonal and district leaders, senior military officials, and security and justice bodies, the task force revealed that illegal mining and mineral smuggling have cost Tigray over 7 billion birr in lost revenue to the National Bank. It noted that only 24 million birr in gold revenue has been recorded this year, well below projections.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=51831
Tigray’s Task Force for Preventing and Combating Illegal Mining has seized over 440 machines from illegal sites in the Northwestern Zone, regional media reported. It said mineral smuggling has cost the region more than 7 billion birr in revenue.
The task force, established in December last year by the Tigray Interim Administration under former president Getachew Reda, aims to regain control of the region’s mining sector.
During a meeting in Mekelle on Saturday with zonal and district leaders, senior military officials, and security and justice bodies, the task force revealed that illegal mining and mineral smuggling have cost Tigray over 7 billion birr in lost revenue to the National Bank. It noted that only 24 million birr in gold revenue has been recorded this year, well below projections.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=51831
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#Somalia executes two soldiers convicted of aiding #al_Shabaab in commander's killing
Two members of the Somali National Army (SNA) were executed, Monday following convictions by the Armed Forces Court over links with the al-Shabaab fighters, a group that has destabilized peace in the country for two decades.
The two, the court established, worked closely withtlhe al-Shabaab ighters in killing a senior army officer. They were placed on the murder scene as the court issued a death sentence, sending a strong warning to rogue soldiers working with Al-Shabaab fighters.
Mohamed Hussein Buule and Aadan Isaaq Yarow, alias Salaad Koof, were convicted for the death of the army officer and served in the famous 14th October Brigade, named after a deadly attack in Mogadishu that left over 600 people dead.
https://www.garoweonline.com/en/news/somalia/somalia-executes-two-soldiers-convicted-of-aiding-al-shabaab-in-commander-s-killing
Two members of the Somali National Army (SNA) were executed, Monday following convictions by the Armed Forces Court over links with the al-Shabaab fighters, a group that has destabilized peace in the country for two decades.
The two, the court established, worked closely withtlhe al-Shabaab ighters in killing a senior army officer. They were placed on the murder scene as the court issued a death sentence, sending a strong warning to rogue soldiers working with Al-Shabaab fighters.
Mohamed Hussein Buule and Aadan Isaaq Yarow, alias Salaad Koof, were convicted for the death of the army officer and served in the famous 14th October Brigade, named after a deadly attack in Mogadishu that left over 600 people dead.
https://www.garoweonline.com/en/news/somalia/somalia-executes-two-soldiers-convicted-of-aiding-al-shabaab-in-commander-s-killing
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African Development Bank to finance $500 million of #Ethiopia's new airport
The African Development Bank will contribute $500 million towards the financing of a new airport in Ethiopia - which is expected to be Africa's largest when completed in 2029 - it said on Monday.
State-owned Ethiopian Airlines has signed an agreement for the design of the four-runway airport near the town of Bishoftu, around 45 km (28 miles) southeast of the capital Addis Abeba. The airline has said it will provide 20% of the funding for the $10 billion project and the rest will come from creditors.
"The bank has itself earmarked up to $500 million, subject to board approval, to anchor the funding of this transformational regional integration project," the development bank said in a statement.
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/african-development-bank-finance-500-million-ethiopias-new-airport-2025-08-11/
The African Development Bank will contribute $500 million towards the financing of a new airport in Ethiopia - which is expected to be Africa's largest when completed in 2029 - it said on Monday.
State-owned Ethiopian Airlines has signed an agreement for the design of the four-runway airport near the town of Bishoftu, around 45 km (28 miles) southeast of the capital Addis Abeba. The airline has said it will provide 20% of the funding for the $10 billion project and the rest will come from creditors.
"The bank has itself earmarked up to $500 million, subject to board approval, to anchor the funding of this transformational regional integration project," the development bank said in a statement.
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/african-development-bank-finance-500-million-ethiopias-new-airport-2025-08-11/
#NBE governor, #US ambassador discuss cross-border remittance regulation amid crackdown on illicit transfers
Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), Mamo Mihretu, met with United States Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ervin Massinga, to discuss ongoing reforms aimed at improving the investment climate and tightening regulation of cross-border remittances.
According to the NBE, the talks on Monday focused on “enhancing regulatory cooperation” to ensure remittance flows are channeled through formal and regulated financial systems.
The meeting follows a 2 August statement in which the NBE publicly named four U.S.-based money transfer service providers accused of laundering funds and financing illicit activities through remittances from the Ethiopian diaspora. The companies — Shgey Money Transfer, Adulis Money Transfer, Ramada Pay (Kaah) and TAAJ Money Transfer — operate in Virginia and Minnesota.
https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1955171390891626893
Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), Mamo Mihretu, met with United States Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ervin Massinga, to discuss ongoing reforms aimed at improving the investment climate and tightening regulation of cross-border remittances.
According to the NBE, the talks on Monday focused on “enhancing regulatory cooperation” to ensure remittance flows are channeled through formal and regulated financial systems.
The meeting follows a 2 August statement in which the NBE publicly named four U.S.-based money transfer service providers accused of laundering funds and financing illicit activities through remittances from the Ethiopian diaspora. The companies — Shgey Money Transfer, Adulis Money Transfer, Ramada Pay (Kaah) and TAAJ Money Transfer — operate in Virginia and Minnesota.
https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1955171390891626893
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#Egypt-#Uganda: Museveni visits Egypt for talks with el-Sisi on #Nile_River cooperation
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has arrived in #Cairo on Monday for a three-day official visit at the invitation of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, in a diplomatic mission aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and advancing regional cooperation on the Nile River.
The visit comes less than a week after Museveni hosted Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Badr Abdellaty, at State House Entebbe for high-level discussions on Nile Basin sustainability and development.
During the Entebbe talks, Museveni said the greatest threats to the river are not geopolitical disputes, but environmental degradation and underdevelopment in upstream countries. He cited deforestation caused by communities lacking access to electricity and “primitive agriculture” as key dangers to the Nile’s long-term health, according to UGDiplomat.
https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1955191828371624040
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has arrived in #Cairo on Monday for a three-day official visit at the invitation of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, in a diplomatic mission aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and advancing regional cooperation on the Nile River.
The visit comes less than a week after Museveni hosted Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Badr Abdellaty, at State House Entebbe for high-level discussions on Nile Basin sustainability and development.
During the Entebbe talks, Museveni said the greatest threats to the river are not geopolitical disputes, but environmental degradation and underdevelopment in upstream countries. He cited deforestation caused by communities lacking access to electricity and “primitive agriculture” as key dangers to the Nile’s long-term health, according to UGDiplomat.
https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1955191828371624040
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#Op_ed: Who can stop #Ethiopia’s revolving door of injustices?
In this op-ed, Deprose Muchena, the former Senior Director of Regional Human Rights Impact at Amnesty International, reflects on Ethiopia’s enduring cycle of injustice. He recalls joining Amnesty in 2014, when youth-led protests in #Oromia called for justice and equality—demands later “dashed” by the government.
He details how Ethiopia descended in 2020 into a devastating war in #Tigray, described as "one of the worst atrocities of the 21st century," characterized by "mass killings, mass displacements, sexual violence, and unmatched polarization." The author underscores the international community’s failure to act, attributing it in part to the divisive influence of big tech and a deeply fractured global political order that “was failing to deliver on commitments embodied in the #UN Charter.” He further notes that Ethiopian authorities invoked the slogan “African solutions to African problems” to deflect international pressure, effectively “drowning out victims’ pleas for justice and accountability.”
The article draws attention to what it calls a “revolving door of impunity,” where new conflicts erupt before previous ones are meaningfully addressed. Muchena points out that even as conflict escalated in the #Amhara region, promised transitional justice mechanisms "remain on paper to date." He emphasizes that "no one has more power to stop atrocities and the culture of impunity than the ordinary Ethiopians," who require support to foster a society upholding the principle that "no one is safe until everyone is safe."
The author states that "Solidarity is indeed the most valued currency of the oppressed," but highlights that “it is becoming increasingly scarce,” requiring “leadership, investment, and a genuine commitment to making difficult decisions. ”An empowered society that honors justice is possible in Ethiopia,” he concludes, but only if “solidarity transcends borders” and “agency is returned to the people.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=51838
In this op-ed, Deprose Muchena, the former Senior Director of Regional Human Rights Impact at Amnesty International, reflects on Ethiopia’s enduring cycle of injustice. He recalls joining Amnesty in 2014, when youth-led protests in #Oromia called for justice and equality—demands later “dashed” by the government.
He details how Ethiopia descended in 2020 into a devastating war in #Tigray, described as "one of the worst atrocities of the 21st century," characterized by "mass killings, mass displacements, sexual violence, and unmatched polarization." The author underscores the international community’s failure to act, attributing it in part to the divisive influence of big tech and a deeply fractured global political order that “was failing to deliver on commitments embodied in the #UN Charter.” He further notes that Ethiopian authorities invoked the slogan “African solutions to African problems” to deflect international pressure, effectively “drowning out victims’ pleas for justice and accountability.”
The article draws attention to what it calls a “revolving door of impunity,” where new conflicts erupt before previous ones are meaningfully addressed. Muchena points out that even as conflict escalated in the #Amhara region, promised transitional justice mechanisms "remain on paper to date." He emphasizes that "no one has more power to stop atrocities and the culture of impunity than the ordinary Ethiopians," who require support to foster a society upholding the principle that "no one is safe until everyone is safe."
The author states that "Solidarity is indeed the most valued currency of the oppressed," but highlights that “it is becoming increasingly scarce,” requiring “leadership, investment, and a genuine commitment to making difficult decisions. ”An empowered society that honors justice is possible in Ethiopia,” he concludes, but only if “solidarity transcends borders” and “agency is returned to the people.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=51838
Addis Standard
Who can stop Ethiopia’s revolving door of injustices? - Addis Standard
Who can stop Ethiopia’s revolving door of injustices? Addis Standard Op/Ed -
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#Ethiopia: #Addis_Abeba Police detain five over alleged #TikTok-based ‘security threats’ broadcast, seek ‘one fugitive’
The Addis Abeba Police said it has detained five individuals accused of using the social media platform TikTok to organize activities aimed at “disrupting the peace” and “creating a security threat” in the capital.
Police identified the detainees as Kirubel Melaku, Ahmed Shahir, Mihi’el Abiy, Bereket Daniel, and Abiyu Degarege, and said they were apprehended following monitoring of social media activities and tips from the public. The suspects are alleged to have spread messages with the intent to “endanger public safety.”
Read more: https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1955233843138416871
The Addis Abeba Police said it has detained five individuals accused of using the social media platform TikTok to organize activities aimed at “disrupting the peace” and “creating a security threat” in the capital.
Police identified the detainees as Kirubel Melaku, Ahmed Shahir, Mihi’el Abiy, Bereket Daniel, and Abiyu Degarege, and said they were apprehended following monitoring of social media activities and tips from the public. The suspects are alleged to have spread messages with the intent to “endanger public safety.”
Read more: https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1955233843138416871
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#Ezema says ruling party ‘sidesteps’ own failures, asks it to embrace accountability, address failures in #Pretoria_agreement
The Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice Party (Ezema) has criticized the ruling party’s latest statement on Ethiopia’s political and security situation, accusing the ruling party of “sidestepping” its own failures and showing “a low level of commitment to accountability.”
In its statement last week, the Prosperity Party (PP) has accused what it termed “historical enemies” and “internal traitors” of mounting a renewed and coordinated campaign to destabilize Ethiopia.
In a response issued today, Ezema said the Prosperity Party’s portrayal of its role in ending the war in the Tigray region and signing the Pretoria Agreement ignored the “collective contribution” of Ethiopians and the governing party’s shortcomings in fulfilling the accord’s provisions.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=51842
The Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice Party (Ezema) has criticized the ruling party’s latest statement on Ethiopia’s political and security situation, accusing the ruling party of “sidestepping” its own failures and showing “a low level of commitment to accountability.”
In its statement last week, the Prosperity Party (PP) has accused what it termed “historical enemies” and “internal traitors” of mounting a renewed and coordinated campaign to destabilize Ethiopia.
In a response issued today, Ezema said the Prosperity Party’s portrayal of its role in ending the war in the Tigray region and signing the Pretoria Agreement ignored the “collective contribution” of Ethiopians and the governing party’s shortcomings in fulfilling the accord’s provisions.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=51842
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#Sudan: Dozens killed in attack on #Sudan camp for people who had fled war
At least 40 people have been killed in an attack on a camp for displaced people in Sudan's western Darfur region, according to an aid group that works there.
The Abu Shouk Emergency Response Room said Monday's assault was carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The resistance committee in nearby el-Fasher city, made up of local citizens and activists, also reported this.
El-Fasher, which came under intense attack as well, is the last major foothold in Darfur for the army and its allies, which have been fighting the paramilitary RSF in the two-year civil war.
The conflict has triggered a humanitarian crisis with the UN warning that families trapped in the besieged city faced starvation.
Sudanese media reported that the camp was caught in the crossfire of the fighting in el-Fasher.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c890dx9vk8do
At least 40 people have been killed in an attack on a camp for displaced people in Sudan's western Darfur region, according to an aid group that works there.
The Abu Shouk Emergency Response Room said Monday's assault was carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The resistance committee in nearby el-Fasher city, made up of local citizens and activists, also reported this.
El-Fasher, which came under intense attack as well, is the last major foothold in Darfur for the army and its allies, which have been fighting the paramilitary RSF in the two-year civil war.
The conflict has triggered a humanitarian crisis with the UN warning that families trapped in the besieged city faced starvation.
Sudanese media reported that the camp was caught in the crossfire of the fighting in el-Fasher.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c890dx9vk8do
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#Analysis: #Oromia demands full stake over mining licenses, compliance; Hong Kong Xingxu Mining, several others face ‘revocation of non-compliant licenses’
The Oromia Mineral Development Authority (#OMDA) has moved to take full control over mining license issuance, renewal, and revocation within the region, in a sweeping policy shift outlined in an August 5 letter to the Federal Ministry of Mines. In July, Addis Standard reported on the contested renewal of three exploration licenses held by Hong Kong Xingxu Mining in West Wollega Zone.
The letter, seen by Addis Standard, placed fifteen companies, including Hong Kong Xingxu, under “revocation of non-compliant licenses.” Despite that, Australian based Askari Metals, which insisted to have acquired Hong Kong Xingxu says it has secured assurances that it can deploy capital and resources for exploration activities, a claim that carries potential legal action if it “continues to disseminate misleading and incorrect information,” according to a senior official.
Dozens more mining companies have also been flagged for suspension or subjected to new requirements for regional endorsement. Effective immediately, no mining license can be granted or renewed in Oromia without OMDA’s prior clearance, and any issued without it will be deemed unauthorized.
The decision has ignited debate over the constitutional balance of power between federal and regional authorities in Ethiopia’s mining sector. Industry experts caution the move could improve local oversight but also introduce new bureaucratic hurdles for investors.
OMDA says the measures are part of a broader legal reform plan aimed at ensuring transparency, accountability, and equitable development while asserting Oromia’s constitutional rights over its natural resources.
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https://addisstandard.com/?p=51845
The Oromia Mineral Development Authority (#OMDA) has moved to take full control over mining license issuance, renewal, and revocation within the region, in a sweeping policy shift outlined in an August 5 letter to the Federal Ministry of Mines. In July, Addis Standard reported on the contested renewal of three exploration licenses held by Hong Kong Xingxu Mining in West Wollega Zone.
The letter, seen by Addis Standard, placed fifteen companies, including Hong Kong Xingxu, under “revocation of non-compliant licenses.” Despite that, Australian based Askari Metals, which insisted to have acquired Hong Kong Xingxu says it has secured assurances that it can deploy capital and resources for exploration activities, a claim that carries potential legal action if it “continues to disseminate misleading and incorrect information,” according to a senior official.
Dozens more mining companies have also been flagged for suspension or subjected to new requirements for regional endorsement. Effective immediately, no mining license can be granted or renewed in Oromia without OMDA’s prior clearance, and any issued without it will be deemed unauthorized.
The decision has ignited debate over the constitutional balance of power between federal and regional authorities in Ethiopia’s mining sector. Industry experts caution the move could improve local oversight but also introduce new bureaucratic hurdles for investors.
OMDA says the measures are part of a broader legal reform plan aimed at ensuring transparency, accountability, and equitable development while asserting Oromia’s constitutional rights over its natural resources.
Read more….
https://addisstandard.com/?p=51845
Addis Standard
Analysis: Oromia demands full stake over mining licenses, compliance; Hong Kong Xingxu Mining, several others face ‘revocation…
Analysis: Oromia demands full stake over mining licenses, compliance; Hong Kong Xingxu Mining, several others face ‘revocation of non-compliant licenses’ Addis Standard Analysis -
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#Egypt says will not give up its water rights amid #Nile_dam dispute with #Ethiopia
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi rejected any unilateral actions on the Nile River, warning that anyone who believes Egypt will overlook its water rights “is mistaken.”
Addressing a joint press conference in Cairo with his Ugandan counterpart, Yoweri Museveni, Sisi said the combined annual water flow from the White and Blue Nile, tributaries of the Nile River, is approximately 1,600 billion cubic meters, much of which is lost through forests, swamps, evaporation, and groundwater.
“Only a minor portion of water reaches the Nile, and that Egypt and Sudan together receive about 85 billion cubic meters - only around 4 percent of the total,” he added.
The Egyptian leader stressed that abandoning this share of water “would effectively mean relinquishing Egypt’s very life,” as the country lacks alternative water resources and receives minimal rainfall.
Sisi said while Egypt welcomes the development benefits of Nile waters for sister countries – whether in agriculture, electricity production, or general development, “such growth must not diminish the amount of water reaching Egypt.”
He framed the Nile water issue within a broader pressure campaign aimed at Egypt to advance unrelated objectives.
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/egypt-says-will-not-give-up-its-water-rights-amid-nile-dam-dispute-with-ethiopia/3657530
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi rejected any unilateral actions on the Nile River, warning that anyone who believes Egypt will overlook its water rights “is mistaken.”
Addressing a joint press conference in Cairo with his Ugandan counterpart, Yoweri Museveni, Sisi said the combined annual water flow from the White and Blue Nile, tributaries of the Nile River, is approximately 1,600 billion cubic meters, much of which is lost through forests, swamps, evaporation, and groundwater.
“Only a minor portion of water reaches the Nile, and that Egypt and Sudan together receive about 85 billion cubic meters - only around 4 percent of the total,” he added.
The Egyptian leader stressed that abandoning this share of water “would effectively mean relinquishing Egypt’s very life,” as the country lacks alternative water resources and receives minimal rainfall.
Sisi said while Egypt welcomes the development benefits of Nile waters for sister countries – whether in agriculture, electricity production, or general development, “such growth must not diminish the amount of water reaching Egypt.”
He framed the Nile water issue within a broader pressure campaign aimed at Egypt to advance unrelated objectives.
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/egypt-says-will-not-give-up-its-water-rights-amid-nile-dam-dispute-with-ethiopia/3657530
Anadolu Agency
Egypt says will not give up its water rights amid Nile dam dispute with Ethiopia
Egypt’s president says Nile water issue allegedly part of pressure campaign to advance unrelated objectives
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#AU urges permanent ceasefire, full implementation of revitalized peace accord in #South_Sudan
The African Union (AU) on Tuesday called for a permanent ceasefire and full implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan following a three-day field mission to Juba, the country's capital.
The delegation, comprising representatives of 15 members of the AU Peace and Security Council (AUPSC), engaged with South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and other political leaders on the ongoing implementation of the revitalized peace accord as well as the December 2026 elections, which will end the transition period in the conflict-hit country.
"The council stressed the need to ensure the full implementation of the remaining tasks in the revitalized agreement, and called for a permanent ceasefire and protection of civilians and humanitarian workers," the AUPSC said in a statement.
Commending the commitment expressed by South Sudanese political leaders for the completion of the transition process, the council called for "an inclusive political high-level dialogue among the political leaders for an amicable resolution of the current political situation in the country."
The AUPSC reaffirmed its "continued dedication to support South Sudan to end the conflict and ensure a successful completion of the transition period," expressing its unwavering support to South Sudan toward the organization of the December 2026 elections.
https://english.news.cn/africa/20250813/dc1db3842cbb4a81866a6b2c8cdc6d4a/c.html
The African Union (AU) on Tuesday called for a permanent ceasefire and full implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan following a three-day field mission to Juba, the country's capital.
The delegation, comprising representatives of 15 members of the AU Peace and Security Council (AUPSC), engaged with South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and other political leaders on the ongoing implementation of the revitalized peace accord as well as the December 2026 elections, which will end the transition period in the conflict-hit country.
"The council stressed the need to ensure the full implementation of the remaining tasks in the revitalized agreement, and called for a permanent ceasefire and protection of civilians and humanitarian workers," the AUPSC said in a statement.
Commending the commitment expressed by South Sudanese political leaders for the completion of the transition process, the council called for "an inclusive political high-level dialogue among the political leaders for an amicable resolution of the current political situation in the country."
The AUPSC reaffirmed its "continued dedication to support South Sudan to end the conflict and ensure a successful completion of the transition period," expressing its unwavering support to South Sudan toward the organization of the December 2026 elections.
https://english.news.cn/africa/20250813/dc1db3842cbb4a81866a6b2c8cdc6d4a/c.html
english.news.cn
AU urges permanent ceasefire, full implementation of revitalized peace accord in South Sudan
ADDIS ABABA, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- The African Union (AU) on Tuesday called for a permanent ceasefire and full implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan following a three-day field mission to Juba, the country's…
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#US. mum on secret Burhan talks as other sources confirm meeting
The U.S. State Department on Tuesday declined to comment on reports of a secret meeting in Switzerland between Sudanese leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and a U.S. advisor, even as other government and media sources confirmed the high-stakes talks took place.
A high-level State Department diplomatic source, who declined to confirm or deny the meeting took place, told Sudan Tribune that Washington continues to engage with Sudanese parties through multiple channels.
“I will not get into the details of those discussions,” the source said, adding that the U.S. is “committed to supporting a dialogue that leads to peace and ends the suffering of the Sudanese people.”
However, Agence France-Presse (AFP), citing two Sudanese government sources, reported that Burhan and senior U.S. adviser Massaad Boulos met for three hours on Monday to discuss a U.S. peace plan, including a proposal for a comprehensive ceasefire.
https://sudantribune.com/article303878/
The U.S. State Department on Tuesday declined to comment on reports of a secret meeting in Switzerland between Sudanese leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and a U.S. advisor, even as other government and media sources confirmed the high-stakes talks took place.
A high-level State Department diplomatic source, who declined to confirm or deny the meeting took place, told Sudan Tribune that Washington continues to engage with Sudanese parties through multiple channels.
“I will not get into the details of those discussions,” the source said, adding that the U.S. is “committed to supporting a dialogue that leads to peace and ends the suffering of the Sudanese people.”
However, Agence France-Presse (AFP), citing two Sudanese government sources, reported that Burhan and senior U.S. adviser Massaad Boulos met for three hours on Monday to discuss a U.S. peace plan, including a proposal for a comprehensive ceasefire.
https://sudantribune.com/article303878/
Sudan Tribune
U.S. mum on secret Burhan talks as other sources confirm meeting
August 12, 2025 (WASHINGTON) – The U.S. State Department on Tuesday declined to comment on reports of a secret meeting in Switzerland between Sudanese leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and a U.S. advisor, even as other government and media sources confirmed the…
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