#Op_ed: Breaking Past, Building Future: #GERD inauguration shatters myth of ‘historical rights’ on #Nile
In this op-ed, Hassen Mama Muse argues that #Ethiopia's completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) marks a new era for the Nile River, moving away from outdated colonial treaties and toward a more just and cooperative future. He notes that for decades, #Egypt and #Sudan have claimed "historical rights" to the Nile's waters, based on agreements from the British colonial era that effectively denied upstream nations like Ethiopia a share of the river. Hassen emphasizes that these treaties are illegitimate under international law, as "a treaty cannot impose obligations or confer rights on a third party."
The author explains that the GERD represents Ethiopia's legal right to "equitable and reasonable utilization" of the Nile. As a non-consumptive hydroelectric project, the dam not only provides electricity for Ethiopia but also offers benefits to downstream countries, such as flood control and reduced siltation. Hassen contends that for lasting stability and shared prosperity, it is "essential for downstream states, particularly Egypt and Sudan, to move beyond their claims of historical rights and embrace the principles of international water law."
Drawing on examples from the Mekong Commission, the Indus Treaty, and the Columbia River deal—all of which prove that “water can be a tool for peace, not conflict”—the article highlights the importance of shared responsibility and mutual benefit over individual claims.
The author highlights that the Nile’s future lies not in colonial ennoscriptments but in collective stewardship. He concludes, “The GERD is not an act of aggression but rather a rightful exercise of Ethiopia's legal right to develop its resources for the benefit of its people within the context of transboundary watercourse usage.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52352
In this op-ed, Hassen Mama Muse argues that #Ethiopia's completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) marks a new era for the Nile River, moving away from outdated colonial treaties and toward a more just and cooperative future. He notes that for decades, #Egypt and #Sudan have claimed "historical rights" to the Nile's waters, based on agreements from the British colonial era that effectively denied upstream nations like Ethiopia a share of the river. Hassen emphasizes that these treaties are illegitimate under international law, as "a treaty cannot impose obligations or confer rights on a third party."
The author explains that the GERD represents Ethiopia's legal right to "equitable and reasonable utilization" of the Nile. As a non-consumptive hydroelectric project, the dam not only provides electricity for Ethiopia but also offers benefits to downstream countries, such as flood control and reduced siltation. Hassen contends that for lasting stability and shared prosperity, it is "essential for downstream states, particularly Egypt and Sudan, to move beyond their claims of historical rights and embrace the principles of international water law."
Drawing on examples from the Mekong Commission, the Indus Treaty, and the Columbia River deal—all of which prove that “water can be a tool for peace, not conflict”—the article highlights the importance of shared responsibility and mutual benefit over individual claims.
The author highlights that the Nile’s future lies not in colonial ennoscriptments but in collective stewardship. He concludes, “The GERD is not an act of aggression but rather a rightful exercise of Ethiopia's legal right to develop its resources for the benefit of its people within the context of transboundary watercourse usage.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52352
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Breaking Past, Building Future: GERD inauguration shatters myth of ‘historical rights’ on Nile - Addis Standard
Breaking Past, Building Future: GERD inauguration shatters myth of ‘historical rights’ on Nile Addis Standard Op/Ed -
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#Ethiopia: #Tigray interim president warns of “visible cloud of war,” urges federal government to fully implement #Pretoria_Agreement
Amid rising tensions in Tigray and between Ethiopia and Eritrea, Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede, president of the Tigray Interim Administration, has warned of a “visible cloud of war” and urged the federal government to fully implement the Pretoria Peace Agreement, following local protests in Maichew over a leadership reshuffle. The 2025 Global Peace Index has identified Ethiopia-#Eritrea as one of four conflict dyads at highest risk of rapid escalation, while Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister accused Eritrea of supporting TPLF factions and armed groups, warning that such actions threaten fragile peace in the Horn of Africa.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52359
Amid rising tensions in Tigray and between Ethiopia and Eritrea, Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede, president of the Tigray Interim Administration, has warned of a “visible cloud of war” and urged the federal government to fully implement the Pretoria Peace Agreement, following local protests in Maichew over a leadership reshuffle. The 2025 Global Peace Index has identified Ethiopia-#Eritrea as one of four conflict dyads at highest risk of rapid escalation, while Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister accused Eritrea of supporting TPLF factions and armed groups, warning that such actions threaten fragile peace in the Horn of Africa.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52359
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Team #JAKENN and #Addis_Standard congratulate the people of Ethiopia on the historic milestone of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
The #GERD stands as Ethiopia’s pride, a monument to sacrifice, unity, and unshakable determination.
Today, we celebrate the GERD as more than steel and concrete: it is the heartbeat of Ethiopia, the symbol of dignity, and the triumph of a country that dared the impossible and made it real.
In celebrating this achievement, we honor the unthinkable vision of the late Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, who laid its foundations, and remember with deep respect the limitless dream and tireless dedication of GERD’s late Chief Engineer, Semegnew Bekele.
Congratulations, Ethiopia. The GERD is our pride.
https://youtu.be/_mesuQye49k
The #GERD stands as Ethiopia’s pride, a monument to sacrifice, unity, and unshakable determination.
Today, we celebrate the GERD as more than steel and concrete: it is the heartbeat of Ethiopia, the symbol of dignity, and the triumph of a country that dared the impossible and made it real.
In celebrating this achievement, we honor the unthinkable vision of the late Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, who laid its foundations, and remember with deep respect the limitless dream and tireless dedication of GERD’s late Chief Engineer, Semegnew Bekele.
Congratulations, Ethiopia. The GERD is our pride.
https://youtu.be/_mesuQye49k
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Congratulations, Ethiopia. The GERD is our pride.
Team #JAKENN and #Addis_Standard congratulate the people of Ethiopia on the historic milestone of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
The #GERD stands as Ethiopia’s pride, a monument to sacrifice, unity, and unshakable determination.
Today, we celebrate…
The #GERD stands as Ethiopia’s pride, a monument to sacrifice, unity, and unshakable determination.
Today, we celebrate…
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News: #Ethiopia’s #GERD equals energy of ‘three nuclear power plants’: Webuild
The GERD is “one of the biggest and most advanced infrastructure projects to be built in years,” #Webuild_Group, the Italian leading engineering company (formerly Salini Impregilo), said.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52365
The GERD is “one of the biggest and most advanced infrastructure projects to be built in years,” #Webuild_Group, the Italian leading engineering company (formerly Salini Impregilo), said.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52365
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#Egypt warns #Ethiopia’s Nile dam ‘violates international law’ in letter to #UN Security Council
Egypt on Tuesday said it has submitted a letter to the UN Security Council warning against Ethiopia’s unilateral operation of its new Nile dam, describing the move as a “breach” of international law.
In the letter, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Addis Ababa’s inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was “an unlawful unilateral act” that cannot be legitimized.
“Any misconceptions that Cairo would turn a blind eye to its existential interests in the Nile are pure delusions,” the letter said, stressing that Egypt “will not allow Ethiopia to impose unilateral control over shared water resources.”
Cairo said it reserves the right to take all measures permitted under international law and the UN Charter “to defend the existential interests of its people.”
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/egypt-warns-ethiopia-s-nile-dam-violates-international-law-in-letter-to-un-security-council/3682496
Egypt on Tuesday said it has submitted a letter to the UN Security Council warning against Ethiopia’s unilateral operation of its new Nile dam, describing the move as a “breach” of international law.
In the letter, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Addis Ababa’s inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was “an unlawful unilateral act” that cannot be legitimized.
“Any misconceptions that Cairo would turn a blind eye to its existential interests in the Nile are pure delusions,” the letter said, stressing that Egypt “will not allow Ethiopia to impose unilateral control over shared water resources.”
Cairo said it reserves the right to take all measures permitted under international law and the UN Charter “to defend the existential interests of its people.”
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/egypt-warns-ethiopia-s-nile-dam-violates-international-law-in-letter-to-un-security-council/3682496
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#Egypt identifies military bases in #Somalia ahead of troop deployment
The Egyptian Defence Forces have identified various Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in Somalia ahead of the deployment of its troops, who will be serving in the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), as African countries assist in the state-building process.
Several key towns were identified by the technical committee of the Egyptian army, which visited the Horn of Africa nation last week, as part of its evaluation of the environment, climate, and community interaction for the Egyptian forces.
According to multiple sources, the Egyptian forces will be stationed in Bal'ad, Jowhar, Burane, and Mahaday currently manned by Burundian peacekeepers operating in the Middle Shabelle region.
https://www.garoweonline.com/en/news/somalia/egypt-identifies-military-bases-in-somalia-ahead-of-troop-deployment
The Egyptian Defence Forces have identified various Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in Somalia ahead of the deployment of its troops, who will be serving in the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), as African countries assist in the state-building process.
Several key towns were identified by the technical committee of the Egyptian army, which visited the Horn of Africa nation last week, as part of its evaluation of the environment, climate, and community interaction for the Egyptian forces.
According to multiple sources, the Egyptian forces will be stationed in Bal'ad, Jowhar, Burane, and Mahaday currently manned by Burundian peacekeepers operating in the Middle Shabelle region.
https://www.garoweonline.com/en/news/somalia/egypt-identifies-military-bases-in-somalia-ahead-of-troop-deployment
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Egypt Identifies Military Bases in Somalia Ahead of Troop Deployment
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Leaked documents expose Chinese firm’s role in exporting internet censorship technology to #Ethiopia, #Myanmar, #Pakistan and #Kazakhstan
A major leak of more than 100,000 internal documents has revealed that Chinese company Geedge Networks has been exporting internet censorship technology, modeled after China’s “Great Firewall,” to the governments of Ethiopia, Myanmar, Pakistan and Kazakhstan, according to Canadian newspaper The Globe and Mail.
The documents show that Geedge has played a central role in developing and deploying advanced surveillance and filtering tools for its client states.
In Ethiopia, Geedge has reportedly partnered with internet service providers such as Safaricom to implement government censorship directives.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-leaked-files-show-a-chinese-company-is-exporting-the-great-firewalls/
A major leak of more than 100,000 internal documents has revealed that Chinese company Geedge Networks has been exporting internet censorship technology, modeled after China’s “Great Firewall,” to the governments of Ethiopia, Myanmar, Pakistan and Kazakhstan, according to Canadian newspaper The Globe and Mail.
The documents show that Geedge has played a central role in developing and deploying advanced surveillance and filtering tools for its client states.
In Ethiopia, Geedge has reportedly partnered with internet service providers such as Safaricom to implement government censorship directives.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-leaked-files-show-a-chinese-company-is-exporting-the-great-firewalls/
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#Ruto, #Kiir praise Ethiopia’s new dam, pledge electricity import agreements
#Ethiopia on Tuesday inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (#GERD), Africa’s largest hydroelectric project, which officials say will strengthen the economy, ease recurrent power outages, and accelerate the country’s transition to electric mobility following its recent ban on gasoline-powered vehicle imports.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hailed the GERD as a landmark achievement, describing it as proof of “what Africans are capable of accomplishing.” The launch ceremony, attended by dozens of African heads of state and government, underscored regional interest in Ethiopia’s growing role as a power exporter, the Associated Press reported.
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir announced that his government is finalizing an agreement to import electricity generated from the GERD.
https://apnews.com/article/ethiopia-grand-renaissance-dam-inauguration-12ae4fcb39169cd077c538c7c112c6fd
#Ethiopia on Tuesday inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (#GERD), Africa’s largest hydroelectric project, which officials say will strengthen the economy, ease recurrent power outages, and accelerate the country’s transition to electric mobility following its recent ban on gasoline-powered vehicle imports.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hailed the GERD as a landmark achievement, describing it as proof of “what Africans are capable of accomplishing.” The launch ceremony, attended by dozens of African heads of state and government, underscored regional interest in Ethiopia’s growing role as a power exporter, the Associated Press reported.
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir announced that his government is finalizing an agreement to import electricity generated from the GERD.
https://apnews.com/article/ethiopia-grand-renaissance-dam-inauguration-12ae4fcb39169cd077c538c7c112c6fd
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#Somali President discusses #AUSSOM financing with regional leaders in Ethiopia
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, participated in a high-level meeting in #Guba, Ethiopia, focused on financing the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).
According to Villa Somalia the discussion emphasized the need for sustained support to the Somali National Army and AUSSOM in consolidating recent gains against international terrorism and in advancing regional peace and stability.
Also present at the meeting were President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh of #Djibouti, President William Ruto of #Kenya, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of $Ethiopia, and the Chairperson of the #African Union Commission.
It was reported in February that funding for the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) remains uncertain as delays in implementing a UN-AU cost-sharing mechanism raise concerns over financial sustainability.
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, participated in a high-level meeting in #Guba, Ethiopia, focused on financing the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).
According to Villa Somalia the discussion emphasized the need for sustained support to the Somali National Army and AUSSOM in consolidating recent gains against international terrorism and in advancing regional peace and stability.
Also present at the meeting were President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh of #Djibouti, President William Ruto of #Kenya, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of $Ethiopia, and the Chairperson of the #African Union Commission.
It was reported in February that funding for the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) remains uncertain as delays in implementing a UN-AU cost-sharing mechanism raise concerns over financial sustainability.
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#Ethiopia, #EU sign €120 million RISED initiative to boost clean energy and digital transitions
Addis Abeba- Ethiopia and the European Union have signed a €120 million agreement under the Global Gateway RISED (Renewable, Integrated, Sustainable Energy, and Digitalization) initiative on the sidelines of the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in Addis Abeba, according to the Ministry of Finance.
The program, co-funded by the European Union, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and Ethiopian Electric Power (#EEP), aims to strengthen and modernize Ethiopia’s electricity grid, expand renewable energy integration, and improve digital connectivity. It is expected to provide electricity access to 4 million people, extend mobile broadband to 12 million, cut power outages by half, and avoid 150,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually by 2030.
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Addis Abeba- Ethiopia and the European Union have signed a €120 million agreement under the Global Gateway RISED (Renewable, Integrated, Sustainable Energy, and Digitalization) initiative on the sidelines of the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in Addis Abeba, according to the Ministry of Finance.
The program, co-funded by the European Union, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and Ethiopian Electric Power (#EEP), aims to strengthen and modernize Ethiopia’s electricity grid, expand renewable energy integration, and improve digital connectivity. It is expected to provide electricity access to 4 million people, extend mobile broadband to 12 million, cut power outages by half, and avoid 150,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually by 2030.
https://web.facebook.com/AddisstandardEng/posts/pfbid0BWNBnenXbKfh2Juzke6SxYXha7Nq9HTEDshZfhw7DWkfjgG4Y18rhEQm24ka1GbAl
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#Opinion: #Namummaa: Reviving humanity through #Oromo wisdom
In a world brimming with extraordinary possibility yet shadowed by profound peril, we find ourselves asking: What does it mean to be human? For Berhanu Workneh, the author of this opinion piece, this is not abstract but lived experience, rooted in his childhood in the #Betcho district of the #Oromia region, where Namummaa was practiced daily. He writes, "At its heart, Namummaa means being fully human—not just in isolation, nor just in relationship to others, but through the integration of self-realization, social harmony, and moral alignment with the natural world."
The author explains that Namummaa is a way of life that balances individual potential with a responsibility to others and to the natural world. Unlike ideologies that favor either individualism or collectivism, this philosophy "holds both in dynamic balance." Berhanu highlights that this wisdom is embodied in the #Gadaa system, a democratic Oromo governance model that is guided by #Saffuu—a moral code promoting respect and responsibility to all life.
To make this ancient wisdom relevant today, the author proposes #Michuu_Namummaa, a regenerative framework with three dimensions. The first, Essence, encourages us to honor our humanity while treating others and nature with dignity. The second, Living, focuses on nurturing both individual excellence and community harmony. The third dimension, Excellence, calls for "regenerative leadership—leaders who heal, not harm, and who create, not conquer."
Berhanu emphasizes that Michuu Namummaa is not merely a framework; "it is a call to recenter the human being within all our systems, to reclaim morality not as dogma but as a generative responsibility, and to live in a manner worthy of our highest human potential—while fostering societies in which all can flourish.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52372
In a world brimming with extraordinary possibility yet shadowed by profound peril, we find ourselves asking: What does it mean to be human? For Berhanu Workneh, the author of this opinion piece, this is not abstract but lived experience, rooted in his childhood in the #Betcho district of the #Oromia region, where Namummaa was practiced daily. He writes, "At its heart, Namummaa means being fully human—not just in isolation, nor just in relationship to others, but through the integration of self-realization, social harmony, and moral alignment with the natural world."
The author explains that Namummaa is a way of life that balances individual potential with a responsibility to others and to the natural world. Unlike ideologies that favor either individualism or collectivism, this philosophy "holds both in dynamic balance." Berhanu highlights that this wisdom is embodied in the #Gadaa system, a democratic Oromo governance model that is guided by #Saffuu—a moral code promoting respect and responsibility to all life.
To make this ancient wisdom relevant today, the author proposes #Michuu_Namummaa, a regenerative framework with three dimensions. The first, Essence, encourages us to honor our humanity while treating others and nature with dignity. The second, Living, focuses on nurturing both individual excellence and community harmony. The third dimension, Excellence, calls for "regenerative leadership—leaders who heal, not harm, and who create, not conquer."
Berhanu emphasizes that Michuu Namummaa is not merely a framework; "it is a call to recenter the human being within all our systems, to reclaim morality not as dogma but as a generative responsibility, and to live in a manner worthy of our highest human potential—while fostering societies in which all can flourish.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52372
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Namummaa: Reviving humanity through Oromo wisdom - Addis Standard
Namummaa: Reviving humanity through Oromo wisdom Addis Standard Opinion -
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Lemma Megerssa congratulates #Ethiopia on GERD completion, urges end to conflicts and pleads for peace
Former Defense Minister and ex-President of #Oromia Regional State, #Lemma Megerssa, has extended his congratulations to Ethiopians on the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (#GERD), while simultaneously issuing a heartfelt call for peace.
In a letter verified by Addis Standard dated 09 September 2025, Lemma hailed the GERD as “a historic dam where every Ethiopian, from young to old, from poor to rich, has left their mark by contributing what they could to its construction. It is a symbol of our unity.”
Lemma, a former close ally of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, urged Ethiopians to safeguard this unity as the foundation for future victories: “all Ethiopians must realize that our unity is always the foundation of our victory.....”
However, alongside his words of celebration, he issued a sobering reminder of the country’s ongoing conflict-related challenges.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52377
Former Defense Minister and ex-President of #Oromia Regional State, #Lemma Megerssa, has extended his congratulations to Ethiopians on the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (#GERD), while simultaneously issuing a heartfelt call for peace.
In a letter verified by Addis Standard dated 09 September 2025, Lemma hailed the GERD as “a historic dam where every Ethiopian, from young to old, from poor to rich, has left their mark by contributing what they could to its construction. It is a symbol of our unity.”
Lemma, a former close ally of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, urged Ethiopians to safeguard this unity as the foundation for future victories: “all Ethiopians must realize that our unity is always the foundation of our victory.....”
However, alongside his words of celebration, he issued a sobering reminder of the country’s ongoing conflict-related challenges.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52377
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“A dream realized”: Pietro Salini celebrates #GERD completion
Pietro Salini, CEO of Webuild (formerly Salini Impregilo), hailed the Grand #Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as “a miracle” and a dream realized after 15 years. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, he praised Ethiopia’s resilience in completing the project “against all difficulties, opponents, and challenges” with its own resources.
The dam will triple Ethiopia’s power supply, connect more than 35 million people to electricity, and allow the country to export energy to neighbors strengthening regional peace and development.
Paying tribute to the 33 workers who lost their lives, Salini highlighted the contribution of over 10,000 workers and 25,000 trained technicians and engineers, calling the dam a national and regional triumph. “It was their dam,” he said, underscoring Ethiopia’s determination to complete the project with its own resources.
Pietro Salini, CEO of Webuild (formerly Salini Impregilo), hailed the Grand #Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as “a miracle” and a dream realized after 15 years. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, he praised Ethiopia’s resilience in completing the project “against all difficulties, opponents, and challenges” with its own resources.
The dam will triple Ethiopia’s power supply, connect more than 35 million people to electricity, and allow the country to export energy to neighbors strengthening regional peace and development.
Paying tribute to the 33 workers who lost their lives, Salini highlighted the contribution of over 10,000 workers and 25,000 trained technicians and engineers, calling the dam a national and regional triumph. “It was their dam,” he said, underscoring Ethiopia’s determination to complete the project with its own resources.
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#Ethiopia: Team #JAKENN and #Addis_Standard publications extend our warm wishes to all Ethiopians who are celebrating the New Year tomorrow.
May the year 2018 be a year of health and peace!
መልካም አዲስ ዓመት!
Ayyaana Qaammee Garii!
ርሑስ ሓድሽ ዓመት!
May the year 2018 be a year of health and peace!
መልካም አዲስ ዓመት!
Ayyaana Qaammee Garii!
ርሑስ ሓድሽ ዓመት!
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#Kenya, #Rwanda condemn #Israel's strike on #Doha
Kenya and Rwanda have joined other African nations, including Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, and Somalia, in condemning Israel's recent strike on Qatar's capital.
In a statement dated Thursday, September 11, Kenya's Foreign Ministry said: "The attack is not only a clear violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the State of Qatar, but also poses a serious threat to regional and international peace and security."
In a separate but related statement on Thursday, Rwanda said: "The wanton trampling of foundational norms of interstate relations (by Israel) is dangerous, and is leading the world into a 'no-rules-based order' for which there is no contemporary incident."
https://trt.global/afrika-english/article/d17a060faf25
Kenya and Rwanda have joined other African nations, including Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, and Somalia, in condemning Israel's recent strike on Qatar's capital.
In a statement dated Thursday, September 11, Kenya's Foreign Ministry said: "The attack is not only a clear violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the State of Qatar, but also poses a serious threat to regional and international peace and security."
In a separate but related statement on Thursday, Rwanda said: "The wanton trampling of foundational norms of interstate relations (by Israel) is dangerous, and is leading the world into a 'no-rules-based order' for which there is no contemporary incident."
https://trt.global/afrika-english/article/d17a060faf25
#South_Sudan VP Machar charged with treason and murder, suspended by president
South Sudan's First Vice President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity for his alleged involvement in attacks by an ethnic militia against federal forces in March, the justice minister said on Thursday.
Hours after the minister's announcement, President Salva Kiir suspended Machar from his post, a decree read on state radio said, without giving more details.
The charges against Machar and his suspension escalate a feud between the country's two main political camps - the other led by Kiir - which faced off in a 2013-2018 civil war in which an estimated 400,000 people died.
Kiir also suspended Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol, who was charged alongside Machar, the decree said.
Machar has been under house arrest since March in connection with attacks by the White Army militia in the northeastern town of Nasir.
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-sudan-vp-machar-charged-with-treason-murder-suspended-by-president-2025-09-11/
South Sudan's First Vice President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity for his alleged involvement in attacks by an ethnic militia against federal forces in March, the justice minister said on Thursday.
Hours after the minister's announcement, President Salva Kiir suspended Machar from his post, a decree read on state radio said, without giving more details.
The charges against Machar and his suspension escalate a feud between the country's two main political camps - the other led by Kiir - which faced off in a 2013-2018 civil war in which an estimated 400,000 people died.
Kiir also suspended Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol, who was charged alongside Machar, the decree said.
Machar has been under house arrest since March in connection with attacks by the White Army militia in the northeastern town of Nasir.
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-sudan-vp-machar-charged-with-treason-murder-suspended-by-president-2025-09-11/
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South Sudan VP Machar charged with treason and murder, suspended by president
South Sudan's First Vice President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity for his alleged involvement in attacks by an ethnic militia against federal forces in March, the justice minister said on Thursday.
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News: #Ethiopia’s EV drive gains momentum despite power, infrastructure challenges
Ethiopians are increasingly turning to electric vehicles (#EVs) as part of the country’s green transition, despite persistent challenges in infrastructure and power supply.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), Africa accounted for just one percent of global EV sales in 2024, but Ethiopia is attempting to shift the trend. In what officials described as a world first, the government last year banned the import of petrol and diesel cars, citing both environmental ambitions and the need to reduce reliance on costly fuel imports.
The policy has been welcomed by many, yet it has also exposed shortcomings in Ethiopia’s capacity to sustain a rapid transition.
https://web.facebook.com/AddisstandardEng/posts/pfbid032aVQTdK85VLA9YSxx4XaYu4krwACNrcqf5bd9PVJothPmwWVm33iMmyysuRbkjs2l
Ethiopians are increasingly turning to electric vehicles (#EVs) as part of the country’s green transition, despite persistent challenges in infrastructure and power supply.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), Africa accounted for just one percent of global EV sales in 2024, but Ethiopia is attempting to shift the trend. In what officials described as a world first, the government last year banned the import of petrol and diesel cars, citing both environmental ambitions and the need to reduce reliance on costly fuel imports.
The policy has been welcomed by many, yet it has also exposed shortcomings in Ethiopia’s capacity to sustain a rapid transition.
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#Mogadishu ‘never been more secure’ in last decade than today, says #Somalia’s deputy premier
The Somali capital of Mogadishu has never been more secure in the last decade than today, despite its forces still fighting terrorists, said the East African country’s deputy prime minister.
Speaking with Anadolu, Salah Ahmed Jama said the number of incidents in the country has significantly decreased, and Mogadishu's security has greatly improved despite the fight against the al-Shabaab terrorist organization.
“But the challenge remains. The Somali armed forces and security forces at various levels, in collaboration with our international partners, from the Americans, Türkiye, the African Union, and many others, are certainly improving the security of the country,” Jama said, adding: “And the Somali people have shown a great deal of resilience and strength in fighting off one of the most potent terrorist groups in the world.”
He noted that the long-debated direct election system based on the principle of “one person, one vote” is one of the goals long desired by the Somali people.
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/mogadishu-never-been-more-secure-in-last-decade-than-today-says-somalia-s-deputy-premier/3685128
The Somali capital of Mogadishu has never been more secure in the last decade than today, despite its forces still fighting terrorists, said the East African country’s deputy prime minister.
Speaking with Anadolu, Salah Ahmed Jama said the number of incidents in the country has significantly decreased, and Mogadishu's security has greatly improved despite the fight against the al-Shabaab terrorist organization.
“But the challenge remains. The Somali armed forces and security forces at various levels, in collaboration with our international partners, from the Americans, Türkiye, the African Union, and many others, are certainly improving the security of the country,” Jama said, adding: “And the Somali people have shown a great deal of resilience and strength in fighting off one of the most potent terrorist groups in the world.”
He noted that the long-debated direct election system based on the principle of “one person, one vote” is one of the goals long desired by the Somali people.
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/mogadishu-never-been-more-secure-in-last-decade-than-today-says-somalia-s-deputy-premier/3685128
Anadolu Agency
Mogadishu ‘never been more secure’ in last decade than today, says Somalia’s deputy premier
‘Somali people have shown a great deal of resilience and strength in fighting off one of the most potent terrorist groups in the world,’ Salah Ahmed Jama tells Anadolu
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#South_Sudan to repatriate 27 prisoners held in #Ethiopia
South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it is working with Ethiopian authorities to repatriate 27 nationals detained at Muzan Prison in Addis Abeba.
Speaking at the ministry’s weekly media briefing, spokesperson Amb. Apuk Ayuel Mayen said the detainees are cattle herders from Eastern Equatoria State who unintentionally crossed the international border. “The ministry is coordinating the safe return of 27 youth from Eastern Equatoria State who are currently detained in Muzan prison in Ethiopia,” Apuk stated.
“They were cattle herders, so they were armed. And they faced detention on the other side. And so, through our embassy in Addis Ababa, we are negotiating with the government of Ethiopia for their release,” she added.
https://www.sudanspost.com/south-sudan-to-repatriate-27-prisoners-held-in-ethiopia/
South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it is working with Ethiopian authorities to repatriate 27 nationals detained at Muzan Prison in Addis Abeba.
Speaking at the ministry’s weekly media briefing, spokesperson Amb. Apuk Ayuel Mayen said the detainees are cattle herders from Eastern Equatoria State who unintentionally crossed the international border. “The ministry is coordinating the safe return of 27 youth from Eastern Equatoria State who are currently detained in Muzan prison in Ethiopia,” Apuk stated.
“They were cattle herders, so they were armed. And they faced detention on the other side. And so, through our embassy in Addis Ababa, we are negotiating with the government of Ethiopia for their release,” she added.
https://www.sudanspost.com/south-sudan-to-repatriate-27-prisoners-held-in-ethiopia/
#Opinion: Managing Scarcity, Dreaming Abundance: #Ethiopia’s struggle to rise beyond survival
Every society defines its challenges through the lens of either scarcity or abundance, writes Eyob Yohannes, the author of this opinion piece. In Ethiopia, he notes, the struggle is defined by scarcity and survival, with pressing issues such as inflation, food insecurity, and conflict dominating public life. By contrast, problems in Western nations—shaped by conditions of abundance—often revolve around climate ethics, gender identity, and animal rights, concerns that emerge only once survival is secured.
The author contends that although initiatives such as Unity Park, the Green Legacy campaign, the Museum of Art and Science, and the Corridor Development Project are “controversial” with domestic institutions “mirroring this tension,” they represent an effort to expand Ethiopia’s imagination toward “what could be” and to “shift the narrative away from survival into abundance.” However, Eyob states that Ethiopia’s ability to redefine its challenges is not determined internally alone. Western institutions—the #IMF, #World_Bank, and donor governments—reinforce scarcity through loans, debt conditions, and sanctions. “In this way, Western institutions become curators of Ethiopia’s problems—deciding what the government must prioritize and ensuring that survival concerns remain permanently on the table.”
The author argues that despite their flaws, the current administration's projects are "attempts to bridge this gap." He emphasizes, however, that "unless Ethiopia gains structural independence from Western financial constraints and reforms its institutions to think beyond crisis management, imagination will collapse under the weight of survival." Eyob concludes, “If survival chains us to the present, imagination is the bridge to a future worth inhabiting.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52382
Every society defines its challenges through the lens of either scarcity or abundance, writes Eyob Yohannes, the author of this opinion piece. In Ethiopia, he notes, the struggle is defined by scarcity and survival, with pressing issues such as inflation, food insecurity, and conflict dominating public life. By contrast, problems in Western nations—shaped by conditions of abundance—often revolve around climate ethics, gender identity, and animal rights, concerns that emerge only once survival is secured.
The author contends that although initiatives such as Unity Park, the Green Legacy campaign, the Museum of Art and Science, and the Corridor Development Project are “controversial” with domestic institutions “mirroring this tension,” they represent an effort to expand Ethiopia’s imagination toward “what could be” and to “shift the narrative away from survival into abundance.” However, Eyob states that Ethiopia’s ability to redefine its challenges is not determined internally alone. Western institutions—the #IMF, #World_Bank, and donor governments—reinforce scarcity through loans, debt conditions, and sanctions. “In this way, Western institutions become curators of Ethiopia’s problems—deciding what the government must prioritize and ensuring that survival concerns remain permanently on the table.”
The author argues that despite their flaws, the current administration's projects are "attempts to bridge this gap." He emphasizes, however, that "unless Ethiopia gains structural independence from Western financial constraints and reforms its institutions to think beyond crisis management, imagination will collapse under the weight of survival." Eyob concludes, “If survival chains us to the present, imagination is the bridge to a future worth inhabiting.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52382
Addis Standard
Managing Scarcity, Dreaming Abundance: Ethiopia’s struggle to rise beyond survival - Addis Standard
Managing Scarcity, Dreaming Abundance: Ethiopia’s struggle to rise beyond survival Addis Standard Opinion -
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