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#Somaliland President Endorses #Trump for #Nobel_Peace_Prize

Somaliland President Dr Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has publicly endorsed U.S. President Donald J. Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, praising his efforts to resolve some of the world’s most pressing conflicts.

Speaking in Buroa second capital of Somaliland, President Irro said he would “add his voice” in support of awarding Trump the prestigious prize, highlighting Trump’s push to end wars ranging from Russia–Ukraine to the escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly between Israel and Iran.

“I would like to thank the President of the United States for considering the recognition of the Republic of Somaliland. Today, I hereby declare that, as the President of Somaliland, I join global leaders in supporting President Trump’s nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, recognizing his efforts to resolve conflicts and promote peace across the world.” President irro remarked.

The statement comes amid growing speculation about a possible U.S. policy shift in the Horn of Africa under Trump’s leadership, with Somaliland seeking international recognition after more than three decades of self-rule.

https://www.horndiplomat.com/2025/08/somaliland-president-endorses-trump-for-nobel-peace-prize/
Ministry of Labor, ILO launch app to support #Ethiopians working abroad

The Ministry of Labor and Skills, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), has launched a new application, LeMengede, aimed at assisting Ethiopian workers deployed abroad.

At the launch yesterday, Nebiha Mohammed, State Minister of Labor and Skills, said the platform provides information on pre-departure preparations and the rights and responsibilities of citizens seeking employment overseas. She added that the app also allows workers to file complaints with relevant authorities if they encounter problems while abroad.

Khumbula Ndaba, ILO Country Director for #Ethiopia, Djibouti, #Somalia, Sudan, and #South_Sudan, welcomed the initiative, noting its potential to provide practical support for labor migrants. He said the organization will continue collaborating with the ministry on similar efforts.

The ministry said the enhanced application will be accessible in #Amharic, #Arabic, and #English through Telebirr.
#AS_Editorial: From mirage of victory to the abyss: Why the incumbent must end its dance with fragmented adversaries

“The belief in the possibility of a short decisive war appears to be one of the most ancient and dangerous of human illusions.” – Robert Lynd

Robert Lynd’s century-old warning, drawn from the wreckage of Europe’s wars, remains painfully relevant for Ethiopia today. His caution against illusions of “short decisive wars” underscores a lesson repeatedly ignored by leaders who assume brute force and the systemic fragmentation of adversaries can quickly settle political disputes.

History, from the trenches of World War I to Vietnam, Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria, and Libya, demonstrates that such illusions breed only immense human suffering, prolonged instability, and, often, outright state collapse.

Ethiopia has outlived the hope of swift resolutions to its metastasizing militarized conflicts. What has emerged instead is a cycle where no side secures decisive victory, while the Prosperity Party itself cultivates and celebrates the fragmentation of its adversaries, both in the battlefield and in peaceful politics, as if it were a measure of progress…

This publication believes this is grim news for Ethiopia: a tried-and-failed strategy that strikes at the very core of lasting peace.

But a different path is still possible…
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52011
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#In_pictures: #Ashenda, the vibrant annual festival of girls and young women, is once again bringing song, dance, and color to the streets of Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s #Tigray. Marking the third celebration since the end of the Tigray war, this year’s Ashenda unfolds against an undercurrent of unease over the region’s fragile peace.
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#UN says attacks by #RSF paramilitaries in #Darfur killed 89 #civilians in 10 days

The United Nations high commissioner for human rights on Friday said it was appalled by “brutal” attacks by Rapid Support Forces in Sudan’s western region of Darfur, which killed at least 89 civilians, including 16 who were summarily executed, in a span of 10 days this month.

The attacks occurred between Aug. 11-20 in the city of el-Fasher and the nearby Abu Shouk displacement camp, Jeremy Laurence, a spokesperson for commissioner Volker Türk, said in a Geneva briefing. He said the death toll is likely higher.

The dead include at least 57 who were killed in attacks on Aug. 11, he said. Another 32 were killed between Aug. 16-20, Laurence said. Among the dead were 16 civilians, mostly from the African Zaghawa tribe, who were summarily executed in the Abu Shouk camp, he said.

Another one was killed in el-Fasher by RSF fighters when he said he belonged to the African Berti tribe, Laurence said.

“This pattern of attacks on civilians and willful killings, which are serious violations of international humanitarian law, deepens our concerns about ethnically motivated violence,” he said.



https://www.newarab.com/news/un-says-attacks-rsf-darfur-killed-89-civilians-10-days
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#Ethiopia: Two abducted #journalists released after more than ten days in detention

Two journalists who were abducted earlier this month have been released after spending more than ten days in captivity.

Reporter newspaper’s senior editor, Yonas Amare, was freed on Friday, 22 August, after 9 p.m. Similarly, Abdul Samad Mohammed, host of the Saturday Market program on Ahadu FM 94.3, has also been released, according to the Reporter newspaper.

Yonas was released on the tenth day of his abduction, while Abdul Samad was freed after twelve days. No details have yet emerged regarding the identity of the abductors, the conditions of their detention, or whether the journalists suffered physical harm.

It is recalled that Yonas was abducted on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, from his residence in Koye Feche Condominium, Sheger City, by masked men.

https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1959146135731233250
#Ethiopia: #Mekelle residents alarmed by surge in kidnappings, disappearances amid rising insecurity

Residents of Mekelle, Tigray’s capital, say they are living in fear amid rising kidnappings, ransom demands, robberies, and unexplained disappearances.

The latest case involves Filmon Gebrehiwot, a cameraman missing for more than a week. His wife, Genet Ezra, told Addis Standard he last called on 10 August, saying he was on his way home, before his phone went dark.

Residents blame unemployment, ex-combatants, weak law enforcement, and political power struggles for what they describe as “a complete collapse” of security.

Police admit to rising crime, including robberies, assaults, and killings, but say several missing persons cases were resolved. Filmon’s case, however, remains unresolved, leaving families anxious and Mekelle’s fragile recovery overshadowed by fear.

https://addisstandard.com/?p=52040
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#Op_ed: Layers of Exclusion: How war intensifies discrimination in #Tigray; women with disabilities hit hardest

Disability inclusion is widely recognized as a global human rights priority that #Ethiopia has supported by ratifying the #UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2010.Yet for women and girls in Tigray living with disabilities, these protections remain largely theoretical, writes Batseba Kassahun, the author of this op-ed. She contends that despite additional legal safeguards, such as the Right to Employment of Persons with Disability Proclamation, “translating such commitments into meaningful protections remains elusive, especially in fragile and conflict-affected contexts.”

The author explains that the war in Tigray has “exacerbated pre-existing inequalities and created new, devastating vulnerabilities,” noting that “systematic destruction of infrastructure, mass displacement, and widespread sexual violence” have disproportionately harmed women with disabilities, cutting them off from healthcare, education, livelihoods, and justice. She further contends that stigma worsens these barriers, as disability is often seen as a “curse,” leading families to “hide girls with disabilities in an effort to shield them from criticism or sexual violence” rather than supporting their education or employment.

The article identifies three particularly vulnerable subgroups: internally displaced people (#IDPs), disabled women in rural areas, and former combatants living with war-related injuries. These groups, the author states, face extraordinary risks, “exposing them to challenges far greater than those faced by other marginalized groups.” Batseba further points to critical gaps in data collection, which “severely impede policy development and accountability.”

Looking ahead, the author emphasizes that meaningful change requires stronger legal enforcement, accessible humanitarian aid, rehabilitation centers, inclusive education, and political participation. These measures, she argues, “must be guaranteed by placing disabled women in leadership roles on reconstruction committees.” Batseba concludes, “Centering disabled women in reconstruction is not optional: it is essential for justice and sustainable peace.”

https://addisstandard.com/?p=52035
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#In_Pictures: Ashenda came to a close on Sunday after three days of festivities that began on Friday, carrying Tigray through a weekend of joy, faith, and cultural pride. In Mekelle, girls and young women brought the celebration to life with vibrant attire, elaborate hairstyles, and unceasing songs, leaving behind enduring images of resilience while hopes for lasting peace remain unsteady.
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13 civilians executed by paramilitary #RSF in #Sudan’s #Darfur: Local doctors

Thirteen Sudanese civilians were executed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Darfur, a local medical group said on Sunday.

The victims included “5 children, 4 women, and 4 elderly individuals,” the Sudan Doctors Network said in a statement on the US social media company X.

It described the attack in the Khazan Qolo area along the El-Fasher-Tawila road as a “horrific massacre” targeting civilians.

The network called the attack “yet another episode in the ongoing campaign of ethnic cleansing and genocide being perpetrated by the RSF against unarmed civilians in Darfur, in blatant violation of all international and humanitarian laws.”

“The systematic targeting of children, women, and the elderly clearly proves that the RSF is pursuing a deliberate policy of forcibly displacing citizens from their land based on ethnic grounds,” it said.

This attack, the network said, “constitutes a full-fledged war crime and a crime against humanity, and contradicts the RSF's own calls for civilians to evacuate El-Fasher.”

While holding the RSF “fully responsible for these ongoing massacres,” it called on the international community and the UN Security Council “to take immediate action to stop the genocide and ethnic cleansing through urgent measures against the RSF leadership, in response to their continued atrocities in Darfur.”

El-Fasher has been under siege since May, with local groups repeatedly accusing the RSF of shelling civilian areas despite international calls to protect humanitarian corridors.

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/13-civilians-executed-by-paramilitary-rsf-in-sudan-s-darfur-local-doctors/3667798
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#Israeli strikes hit #Yemen’s capital in retaliation for earlier #Houthi attacks

Israeli strikes have hit the Yemeni capital, Sana’a, in retaliation for Houthi missiles fired towards Israel, with Houthi health officials saying the attack had killed six people.

The strikes on Sunday were the latest in more than a year of direct attacks and counterstrikes between Israel and Houthi militants in Yemen, part of a spillover from the war in Gaza.

The Israeli military said its targets included a military compound housing the presidential palace, two power plants and a fuel storage site.

A Houthi health ministry spokesperson said 86 people were also injured, in a final toll posted on X.

The Israeli military said: “The strikes were conducted in response to repeated attacks by the Houthi terrorist regime against the State of Israel and its civilians, including the launching of surface-to-surface missiles and UAVs toward Israeli territory in recent days.”

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/24/israeli-strikes-hit-yemen-capital-in-retaliation-for-earlier-missile-attacks
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#Ethiopia: Two car #accidents leave 11 dead, 17 injured in #Amhara region

Eleven people lost their lives, and 17 others sustained serious and minor injuries in two car accidents that occurred on Sunday, 24 August, in the Amhara region, the regional police said.

The first accident happened in the Angolela-Tera district of the North Shewa Zone when a public transport vehicle, commonly known as a “High Roof,” carrying 19 passengers from Debre Birhan to Addis Abeba, overturned after a tire burst.


The second accident occurred in the Jiga sub-district of the West Gojjam Zone, at a place known as Leza River, when a trailer truck traveling from Finote Selam to Addis Abeba collided with a three-wheeler bajaj. Nine people were killed in the crash, including seven passengers inside the Bajaj and two pedestrians, according to police.

https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1959887163731960142
#Ethiopia: As millions remain out of school, #Amhara region plans to register 7.4 million students for new academic year

The Amhara Regional State Education Bureau has launched registration for the 2025/2026 academic year, aiming to enroll 7.4 million students, as millions of children in the region remain out of school due to persistent security challenges.

Mulunesh Dessie (PhD), Coordinator of the Social Sector with the rank of Deputy Chief Administrator and Head of the Amhara Regional State Education Bureau, said the bureau is prepared to register 7,445,545 students.

Mulunesh highlighted a steep decline in student enrollment across the region. “Due to the current instability in the region, 2.5 million students were out of school in the 2023/2024 academic year. In 2024/2025, 4.1 million students who should have been registered were out of school,” she said.

Officials warn that prolonged disruptions could create a generational gap. “Millions of students have been away from school. In the next 14 or 15 years, there may not be enough graduates from universities in this region,” Getachew Getachew Biyazn, head of public relations at the education bureau, said. Mulunesh added that if the trend continues, it will deprive the region of an educated workforce, deepen poverty, and widen the generational gap.

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