#Ethiopia records over 76,000 arrivals fleeing #Sudan conflict, UNHCR
Ethiopia has continued to receive thousands of people fleeing the conflict in Sudan, according to the UN Refugee Agency (#UNHCR). The arrivals include Sudanese nationals, Ethiopian refugee returnees, and other groups seeking international protection.
The UNHCR, in its latest report noscriptd Population Movement from Sudan to Ethiopia released on 16 September 2025, stated that as of 31 August 2025, a total of 76,052 people in need of international protection had entered Ethiopia since the outbreak of fighting in Sudan on 15 April 2023.
The arrivals in 2025 alone reached 8,268, the report said. The nationality breakdown includes 45,118 Sudanese, 20,226 Ethiopian refugee returnees, 8,284 #Eritreans, and 2,424 individuals of other nationalities.
The Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS), in collaboration with UNHCR, continues to screen and register new arrivals at multiple border entry points between Sudan and Ethiopia.
Ethiopia has continued to receive thousands of people fleeing the conflict in Sudan, according to the UN Refugee Agency (#UNHCR). The arrivals include Sudanese nationals, Ethiopian refugee returnees, and other groups seeking international protection.
The UNHCR, in its latest report noscriptd Population Movement from Sudan to Ethiopia released on 16 September 2025, stated that as of 31 August 2025, a total of 76,052 people in need of international protection had entered Ethiopia since the outbreak of fighting in Sudan on 15 April 2023.
The arrivals in 2025 alone reached 8,268, the report said. The nationality breakdown includes 45,118 Sudanese, 20,226 Ethiopian refugee returnees, 8,284 #Eritreans, and 2,424 individuals of other nationalities.
The Refugees and Returnees Service (RRS), in collaboration with UNHCR, continues to screen and register new arrivals at multiple border entry points between Sudan and Ethiopia.
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News: Jailed opposition MP Christian Tadelle’s health deteriorating: Defense lawyer
Addis Abeba – The health of #Christian Taddele, a member of the House of Peoples’ Representatives detained at Kilinto Prison, is worsening, his lawyer Solomon Gezahegn told Addis Standard.
Solomon said that during his most recent visit two days ago, Christian reported his condition had significantly deteriorated. Six months earlier, both Christian and fellow detainee Yohannes Boyalew were treated at Mekrez Hospital before being returned to prison.
According to Solomon, Christian was previously prescribed liquid nourishment by doctors, which his family had been providing. However, prison authorities have recently restricted the entry of such food. “He is now in a difficult situation,” the lawyer said.
Christian had suffered intestinal bleeding that has since stopped, but swelling has developed,,,,,,
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Addis Abeba – The health of #Christian Taddele, a member of the House of Peoples’ Representatives detained at Kilinto Prison, is worsening, his lawyer Solomon Gezahegn told Addis Standard.
Solomon said that during his most recent visit two days ago, Christian reported his condition had significantly deteriorated. Six months earlier, both Christian and fellow detainee Yohannes Boyalew were treated at Mekrez Hospital before being returned to prison.
According to Solomon, Christian was previously prescribed liquid nourishment by doctors, which his family had been providing. However, prison authorities have recently restricted the entry of such food. “He is now in a difficult situation,” the lawyer said.
Christian had suffered intestinal bleeding that has since stopped, but swelling has developed,,,,,,
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#Ethiopia-#US advisor for #Africa meets PM Abiy, discusses Ethiopia’s ‘engagement with its neighbors’, role in 'fostering peace, regional stability’
Addis Abeba – Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor for Africa at the U.S. Department of State, met today with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and held discussions with emphasize on “the importance of Ethiopia’s engagement with its neighbors and its role in fostering peace and regional stability, a key priority of President Trump.”
Boulos added that the talks also covered “a range of commercial opportunities that advance mutual prosperity for the United States and Ethiopia.”
Prime Minister Abiy, in a short post on social media, confirmed that he met Boulos at his office, where they held discussions on “a range of issues.”
Addis Abeba – Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor for Africa at the U.S. Department of State, met today with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and held discussions with emphasize on “the importance of Ethiopia’s engagement with its neighbors and its role in fostering peace and regional stability, a key priority of President Trump.”
Boulos added that the talks also covered “a range of commercial opportunities that advance mutual prosperity for the United States and Ethiopia.”
Prime Minister Abiy, in a short post on social media, confirmed that he met Boulos at his office, where they held discussions on “a range of issues.”
#Kenya: Fraud #scandal robs millions of health care, #pensions
Kenya's pension and health insurance systems were meant to bring people dignity in old age. But fraud, delays and broken promises have left retirees and patients paying with their savings — and even their lives.
For decades, Kenya's public pension and health insurance systems have promised workers security in retirement and protection during illness.
But for many citizens, these promises have now turned into frustration and betrayal as the money they faithfully contributed has ended up in the pockets of fraudsters within the system.
In 2024, a report by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu revealed more than 260,000 cases of fraudulent activities targeting pension schemes in Kenya.
Between 2013 and 2020, over 67 billion Kenyan shillings ($515 million, €442 million) were lost through fake pension scheme payments.
Meanwhile, legitimate retirees have been left empty-handed, and older people are passing away while still waiting to receive the pensions they worked so hard for.
https://www.dw.com/en/kenya-fraud-scandal-robs-millions-of-health-care-pensions/a-73857794
Kenya's pension and health insurance systems were meant to bring people dignity in old age. But fraud, delays and broken promises have left retirees and patients paying with their savings — and even their lives.
For decades, Kenya's public pension and health insurance systems have promised workers security in retirement and protection during illness.
But for many citizens, these promises have now turned into frustration and betrayal as the money they faithfully contributed has ended up in the pockets of fraudsters within the system.
In 2024, a report by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu revealed more than 260,000 cases of fraudulent activities targeting pension schemes in Kenya.
Between 2013 and 2020, over 67 billion Kenyan shillings ($515 million, €442 million) were lost through fake pension scheme payments.
Meanwhile, legitimate retirees have been left empty-handed, and older people are passing away while still waiting to receive the pensions they worked so hard for.
https://www.dw.com/en/kenya-fraud-scandal-robs-millions-of-health-care-pensions/a-73857794
DW
Kenya: Fraud scandal robs millions of health care, pensions
Kenya's pension and health insurance systems were meant to bring people dignity in old age. But fraud, delays and broken promises have left retirees and patients paying with their savings — and even their lives.
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#Somaliland deepens financial and diplomatic ties with #Taiwan
Somaliland is deepening its financial and diplomatic partnership with Taiwan, officials said on Tuesday, signaling expanded economic engagement in a geopolitically sensitive region.
Abdinasir A. Hersi, Governor of the Central Bank of Somaliland, met with Taiwan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Wu Chih-chung François and senior officials to explore modernization of Somaliland’s financial sector. The talks focused on capacity building, technology development, and integration into international payment systems.
“Since launching our partnership in 202o, Somaliland and Taiwan have built a relationship based on trust and shared aspirations,” Hersi said. “Expanding cooperation in finance and technology is critical for the prosperity of both nations.”
Discussions included the Central Bank of Taiwan, the Financial Supervisory Commission, and the Central Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC). Officials agreed to formalize cooperation through Memoranda of Understanding, starting with the establishment of a Somaliland Deposit Protection Fund.
https://www.horndiplomat.com/2025/09/somaliland-deepens-financial-and-diplomatic-ties-with-taiwan/
Somaliland is deepening its financial and diplomatic partnership with Taiwan, officials said on Tuesday, signaling expanded economic engagement in a geopolitically sensitive region.
Abdinasir A. Hersi, Governor of the Central Bank of Somaliland, met with Taiwan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Wu Chih-chung François and senior officials to explore modernization of Somaliland’s financial sector. The talks focused on capacity building, technology development, and integration into international payment systems.
“Since launching our partnership in 202o, Somaliland and Taiwan have built a relationship based on trust and shared aspirations,” Hersi said. “Expanding cooperation in finance and technology is critical for the prosperity of both nations.”
Discussions included the Central Bank of Taiwan, the Financial Supervisory Commission, and the Central Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC). Officials agreed to formalize cooperation through Memoranda of Understanding, starting with the establishment of a Somaliland Deposit Protection Fund.
https://www.horndiplomat.com/2025/09/somaliland-deepens-financial-and-diplomatic-ties-with-taiwan/
Horn Diplomat
Somaliland Deepens Financial and Diplomatic Ties with Taiwan
By: Mohamed Duale Taipei, Taiwan – Sept 17, 2025 – Somaliland is deepening its financial and diplomatic partnership with Taiwan, officials said on Tuesday, signaling expanded economic engagement in a geopolitically sensitive region. Abdinasir A. Hersi, Governor…
The Nile water ‘war’ is over. #Ethiopia won
If Egypt’s hands are tied, Sudan’s are broken.
For more than a decade, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was billed as the flashpoint for what many believed would be the biggest water war in modern history.
The narrative was compelling and simple: a rising upstream power, Ethiopia, was building a colossal dam that would choke the lifeblood of the historic downstream hegemon, #Egypt, leading inevitably to conflict. That story is now officially history, terminated on September 9, as Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the completed $5 billion dam, hailing it as the “greatest achievement in the history of the Black race.”
The old levers of influence, once firmly in Egyptian hands, have rusted and broken. The downstream alliance has crumbled, international mediation has evaporated, and a new, more complex game is now being played across the Nile Valley.....
https://thearabweekly.com/nile-water-war-over-ethiopia-won
If Egypt’s hands are tied, Sudan’s are broken.
For more than a decade, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was billed as the flashpoint for what many believed would be the biggest water war in modern history.
The narrative was compelling and simple: a rising upstream power, Ethiopia, was building a colossal dam that would choke the lifeblood of the historic downstream hegemon, #Egypt, leading inevitably to conflict. That story is now officially history, terminated on September 9, as Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the completed $5 billion dam, hailing it as the “greatest achievement in the history of the Black race.”
The old levers of influence, once firmly in Egyptian hands, have rusted and broken. The downstream alliance has crumbled, international mediation has evaporated, and a new, more complex game is now being played across the Nile Valley.....
https://thearabweekly.com/nile-water-war-over-ethiopia-won
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News: #Tigray police thwart trafficking attempt of 34 individuals
The Tigray Police Commission has announced that regional security forces intercepted an attempted human trafficking operation involving 34 individuals, including 10 women.
According to the Commission, the group was being transported in a minibus when the vehicle was stopped at the Ashegoda checkpoint on Wednesday afternoon. The driver and his assistant were apprehended and transferred to police custody in Enderta district, where the incident occurred.
Police said an investigation has been launched to identify and bring to justice the brokers believed to be behind the scheme.
This marks the second reported case of attempted human trafficking in the region in just over two weeks. Last week, police in the Southeast Tigray Zone intercepted a similar attempt and arrested suspects accused of trying to traffic 37 people....
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The Tigray Police Commission has announced that regional security forces intercepted an attempted human trafficking operation involving 34 individuals, including 10 women.
According to the Commission, the group was being transported in a minibus when the vehicle was stopped at the Ashegoda checkpoint on Wednesday afternoon. The driver and his assistant were apprehended and transferred to police custody in Enderta district, where the incident occurred.
Police said an investigation has been launched to identify and bring to justice the brokers believed to be behind the scheme.
This marks the second reported case of attempted human trafficking in the region in just over two weeks. Last week, police in the Southeast Tigray Zone intercepted a similar attempt and arrested suspects accused of trying to traffic 37 people....
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#Somalia says talks ongoing with #Puntland, #Jubaland to resolve electoral disputes
Somalia’s federal government has confirmed that productive talks are ongoing with the regional administrations of Puntland and Jubaland, aimed at resolving electoral disputes ahead of upcoming national and local elections.
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, in an interview with Saudi-based Al-Arabiya TV, said open dialogue is underway to address disagreements over the electoral process, particularly concerning Puntland and Jubaland.
Addressing the situation in Jubaland, President Mohamud expressed optimism that outstanding issues could be resolved before both the local and national elections.
“The channels of communication remain open, and we are continuing dialogue and engagement with the leadership of Jubaland and Puntland,” he said.
https://shabellemedia.com/somalia-says-talks-ongoing-with-puntland-jubaland-to-resolve-electoral-disputes/
Somalia’s federal government has confirmed that productive talks are ongoing with the regional administrations of Puntland and Jubaland, aimed at resolving electoral disputes ahead of upcoming national and local elections.
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, in an interview with Saudi-based Al-Arabiya TV, said open dialogue is underway to address disagreements over the electoral process, particularly concerning Puntland and Jubaland.
Addressing the situation in Jubaland, President Mohamud expressed optimism that outstanding issues could be resolved before both the local and national elections.
“The channels of communication remain open, and we are continuing dialogue and engagement with the leadership of Jubaland and Puntland,” he said.
https://shabellemedia.com/somalia-says-talks-ongoing-with-puntland-jubaland-to-resolve-electoral-disputes/
News: #Ethiopia submits ‘sufficient written clarification' to UN Security Council on #Egypt’s GERD complaint - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (#MoFA) has announced that Ethiopia has submitted a detailed “written clarification” to the #UN Security Council in response to a complaint lodged by Egypt regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
At a press briefing on Thursday, 18 September, MoFA spokesperson Ambassador Nebiyat Getachew said the inauguration of the GERD has “shifted the narrative of water use from an unfair to an equitable one.” He added that the project has strengthened Ethiopia’s diplomatic standing and enhanced its regional influence.
Addressing questions on Egypt’s complaint, Ambassador Nebiyat underscored that “Ethiopia only desires equitable water use and a fair right to development.” He further stressed that the country’s position and interests are “justified,” ....
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52451
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (#MoFA) has announced that Ethiopia has submitted a detailed “written clarification” to the #UN Security Council in response to a complaint lodged by Egypt regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
At a press briefing on Thursday, 18 September, MoFA spokesperson Ambassador Nebiyat Getachew said the inauguration of the GERD has “shifted the narrative of water use from an unfair to an equitable one.” He added that the project has strengthened Ethiopia’s diplomatic standing and enhanced its regional influence.
Addressing questions on Egypt’s complaint, Ambassador Nebiyat underscored that “Ethiopia only desires equitable water use and a fair right to development.” He further stressed that the country’s position and interests are “justified,” ....
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52451
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#Op_ed: From #Kathmandu to #Addis_Abeba: #Ethiopia's looming lesson
Recently, #Nepal has been embroiled in its most significant unrest in decades. By September 2025, protesters had stormed the parliament, set fire to the prime minister's residence, and clashed with police. This upheaval ultimately forced Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli from office, leading to the appointment of Sushila Karki as the new interim prime minister. The core of the rebellion was the "Nepo-baby syndrome," a term for the children of the elite who flaunted unearned privilege. For Nepal's youth, these individuals symbolize all that was wrong with the country's political system. Inspired by similar youth-led movements in #Sri_Lanka and #Bangladesh, Nepal's Gen Z transformed their outrage over corruption into a full-scale revolution.
In his commentary, Mebratu Kelecha draws a direct parallel to Ethiopia's own "ticking time bomb"—a privileged class known as the "Baalagizee." These individuals, who are “connected to those in power,” have accumulated immense wealth through political ties. Their opulent lifestyles create a stark contrast with the millions of Ethiopians struggling with rising inflation, hunger, and a lack of opportunities. The author argues that this dynamic is a dangerous echo of the past, mirroring the "final years of the former #TPLF-led #EPRDF regime," where "the generals, officials, and their children behaved much the same as today’s #Baalagizee."
The article highlights that Ethiopia faces mounting risks as economic hardship, corruption, and youth discontent increasingly mirror crises abroad. History, Mebratu emphasizes, warns that “when leaders ignore popular suffering and scorn accountability, they invite their own overthrow.” He contends that Nepal’s sudden revolt illustrates how rapidly regimes can collapse and cautions that Ethiopian leaders must abandon the illusion that “it can’t happen here” before grievances erupt.
The author notes that Ethiopia's political powerhouse must decide "not whether change will come, but how." He underscores that leaders can either cling to power through denial and the protection of elites until "a popular uprising becomes inevitable," or they can proactively embrace reforms and plan for a peaceful transition before a full-blown crisis erupts.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52446
Recently, #Nepal has been embroiled in its most significant unrest in decades. By September 2025, protesters had stormed the parliament, set fire to the prime minister's residence, and clashed with police. This upheaval ultimately forced Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli from office, leading to the appointment of Sushila Karki as the new interim prime minister. The core of the rebellion was the "Nepo-baby syndrome," a term for the children of the elite who flaunted unearned privilege. For Nepal's youth, these individuals symbolize all that was wrong with the country's political system. Inspired by similar youth-led movements in #Sri_Lanka and #Bangladesh, Nepal's Gen Z transformed their outrage over corruption into a full-scale revolution.
In his commentary, Mebratu Kelecha draws a direct parallel to Ethiopia's own "ticking time bomb"—a privileged class known as the "Baalagizee." These individuals, who are “connected to those in power,” have accumulated immense wealth through political ties. Their opulent lifestyles create a stark contrast with the millions of Ethiopians struggling with rising inflation, hunger, and a lack of opportunities. The author argues that this dynamic is a dangerous echo of the past, mirroring the "final years of the former #TPLF-led #EPRDF regime," where "the generals, officials, and their children behaved much the same as today’s #Baalagizee."
The article highlights that Ethiopia faces mounting risks as economic hardship, corruption, and youth discontent increasingly mirror crises abroad. History, Mebratu emphasizes, warns that “when leaders ignore popular suffering and scorn accountability, they invite their own overthrow.” He contends that Nepal’s sudden revolt illustrates how rapidly regimes can collapse and cautions that Ethiopian leaders must abandon the illusion that “it can’t happen here” before grievances erupt.
The author notes that Ethiopia's political powerhouse must decide "not whether change will come, but how." He underscores that leaders can either cling to power through denial and the protection of elites until "a popular uprising becomes inevitable," or they can proactively embrace reforms and plan for a peaceful transition before a full-blown crisis erupts.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52446
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#European_Commission proposes freezing #Israel trade pact over #Gaza
The European Commission has announced a proposal to suspend free trade with Israel and sanction two Israeli ministers, in measures that would represent a major blow to Israel-EU relations.
"The horrific events taking place in Gaza on a daily basis must stop," EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday after presenting the proposal to the EU Council.
"There needs to be an immediate ceasefire, unrestrained access for all humanitarian aid, and the release of all hostages held by Hamas."
The move comes a day after Israeli forces launched a ground offensive on Gaza City and a major UN investigation found Israel guilty of genocide.
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/eu-commission-proposes-freezing-trade-pact-israel-gaza
The European Commission has announced a proposal to suspend free trade with Israel and sanction two Israeli ministers, in measures that would represent a major blow to Israel-EU relations.
"The horrific events taking place in Gaza on a daily basis must stop," EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday after presenting the proposal to the EU Council.
"There needs to be an immediate ceasefire, unrestrained access for all humanitarian aid, and the release of all hostages held by Hamas."
The move comes a day after Israeli forces launched a ground offensive on Gaza City and a major UN investigation found Israel guilty of genocide.
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/eu-commission-proposes-freezing-trade-pact-israel-gaza
Middle East Eye
European Commission proposes freezing Israel trade pact over Gaza
If approved, the measures will represent the first sanctions by the EU on its largest trading partner
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News: 12 ‘Tigray Peace Army’ members detained without trial in #Afar region; half held by fellow fighters: rights group
Human Rights First, a civil organization that advocates for human rights, reported that 12 members of an armed group calling itself "#Tigray Peace Army" have been detained for a month without trial, with six held by fellow armed group members in the Afar region
In a statement released on 16 September 2025, the group said the detentions followed divisions among former Tigrayan fighters who had broken away from the main forces and reorganized in Afar. According to the report, six detainees are being held in a police station in Semera, while the other six, including a member identified as Shewit Bitew, are detained in Dubti. None have been brought before a court of law as required.
The report noted that those held in Dubti are not in a police facility but under the custody of the same armed groups that identify themselves as the “Tigray Peace Army.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52458
Human Rights First, a civil organization that advocates for human rights, reported that 12 members of an armed group calling itself "#Tigray Peace Army" have been detained for a month without trial, with six held by fellow armed group members in the Afar region
In a statement released on 16 September 2025, the group said the detentions followed divisions among former Tigrayan fighters who had broken away from the main forces and reorganized in Afar. According to the report, six detainees are being held in a police station in Semera, while the other six, including a member identified as Shewit Bitew, are detained in Dubti. None have been brought before a court of law as required.
The report noted that those held in Dubti are not in a police facility but under the custody of the same armed groups that identify themselves as the “Tigray Peace Army.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52458
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News: Former UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy cautioned #Ethiopia’s Gedion Timotheos over Red Sea tensions ahead of departure
The #UK Parliament has discussed recent tensions between Ethiopia and #Eritrea, with former Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who is now deputy prime minister, reported to have had directly cautioned Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister, Gedion Timotheos, against “miscalculation” while urging dialogue with Eritrea.
In a debate on 16 September 2025, Gerard Anthony Lemos, Government Whip, said U.K’s former Foreign Secretary David Lammy spoke to Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Gedion “in August, when he warned against the risk of miscalculation and encouraged dialogue with Eritrea. Similar points have been made to the Eritrean Government by our officials there.”
Read more:https://addisstandard.com/?p=52462
The #UK Parliament has discussed recent tensions between Ethiopia and #Eritrea, with former Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who is now deputy prime minister, reported to have had directly cautioned Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister, Gedion Timotheos, against “miscalculation” while urging dialogue with Eritrea.
In a debate on 16 September 2025, Gerard Anthony Lemos, Government Whip, said U.K’s former Foreign Secretary David Lammy spoke to Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Gedion “in August, when he warned against the risk of miscalculation and encouraged dialogue with Eritrea. Similar points have been made to the Eritrean Government by our officials there.”
Read more:https://addisstandard.com/?p=52462
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#Sudan: #UN relief chief welcomes progress towards three-month #truce
The UN relief chief Tom Fletcher has highlighted recent diplomatic progress made towards a three-month pause to the brutal fighting in Sudan between rival militaries.
“Welcome progress from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE and the US towards urgently needed 3-month humanitarian truce in Sudan,” Mr. Fletcher wrote on social media.
“We stand ready to deliver,” he added. “Safe, unhindered access is key.”
The joint statement made by the four countries comes amid Sudan’s spiralling crisis of violence, hunger and environmental disaster.
The joint statement, which Mr. Fletcher shared on X, called for a three-month truce “to enable the swift entry of humanitarian aid to all parts of Sudan, to lead immediately to a permanent ceasefire,” and to be followed by a nine-month transition process towards a civilian government.
The call for a pause to the fighting was one of the five principles laid out in the statement. The remaining principles included an end to external military support, the facilitation by all parties of humanitarian access, territorial integrity, and agreement that there is no military solution to the conflict.
https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/09/1165879
The UN relief chief Tom Fletcher has highlighted recent diplomatic progress made towards a three-month pause to the brutal fighting in Sudan between rival militaries.
“Welcome progress from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE and the US towards urgently needed 3-month humanitarian truce in Sudan,” Mr. Fletcher wrote on social media.
“We stand ready to deliver,” he added. “Safe, unhindered access is key.”
The joint statement made by the four countries comes amid Sudan’s spiralling crisis of violence, hunger and environmental disaster.
The joint statement, which Mr. Fletcher shared on X, called for a three-month truce “to enable the swift entry of humanitarian aid to all parts of Sudan, to lead immediately to a permanent ceasefire,” and to be followed by a nine-month transition process towards a civilian government.
The call for a pause to the fighting was one of the five principles laid out in the statement. The remaining principles included an end to external military support, the facilitation by all parties of humanitarian access, territorial integrity, and agreement that there is no military solution to the conflict.
https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/09/1165879
UN News
Sudan: UN relief chief welcomes progress towards three-month truce
The UN relief chief Tom Fletcher has highlighted recent diplomatic progress made towards a three-month pause to the brutal fighting in Sudan between rival militaries.
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News: #Ethiopia submits bid to host World athletics championships in 2029 or 2031
Ethiopia has formally submitted a bid to World Athletics to host the World Athletics Championships in either 2029 or 2031.
Government representatives and officials from the Ethiopian Athletics Federation (#EAF) attended the Observer Program in Tokyo, where they held discussions and exchanged experiences with delegations from other countries interested in hosting the event.
Meku Mohammed, State Minister for Sport Development at the Ministry of Culture and Sport, said the government is giving special attention and resources to the athletics sector. He noted that Ethiopia has worked to build its capacity by addressing existing challenges in sports facilities and constructing new stadiums. “The government is committed to restoring athletics to its former glory and vitality,” Meku stated.
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Ethiopia has formally submitted a bid to World Athletics to host the World Athletics Championships in either 2029 or 2031.
Government representatives and officials from the Ethiopian Athletics Federation (#EAF) attended the Observer Program in Tokyo, where they held discussions and exchanged experiences with delegations from other countries interested in hosting the event.
Meku Mohammed, State Minister for Sport Development at the Ministry of Culture and Sport, said the government is giving special attention and resources to the athletics sector. He noted that Ethiopia has worked to build its capacity by addressing existing challenges in sports facilities and constructing new stadiums. “The government is committed to restoring athletics to its former glory and vitality,” Meku stated.
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News: Nearly half of #Tigray’s children remain out of school as war’s impact persists
Nearly 1.2 million children, 46% of Tigray’s school-age population, are out of school this academic year, the regional Bureau of Education said, citing the incomplete implementation of the Pretoria peace deal and the war’s lasting social and economic toll.
According to the Bureau, 2.53 million students were expected to enroll across Tigray, but only 1.36 million have registered, leaving more than a million out of school.
In a statement shared with Addis Standard, the Tselemti Development Association revealed that schools in three districts of Tselemti, home to more than 250,000 people, have remained closed for six consecutive years since 2020 due to COVID-19 and the subsequent war. According to the association, prior to the conflict, more than 56,000 students were enrolled across 79 schools in the districts.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52472
Nearly 1.2 million children, 46% of Tigray’s school-age population, are out of school this academic year, the regional Bureau of Education said, citing the incomplete implementation of the Pretoria peace deal and the war’s lasting social and economic toll.
According to the Bureau, 2.53 million students were expected to enroll across Tigray, but only 1.36 million have registered, leaving more than a million out of school.
In a statement shared with Addis Standard, the Tselemti Development Association revealed that schools in three districts of Tselemti, home to more than 250,000 people, have remained closed for six consecutive years since 2020 due to COVID-19 and the subsequent war. According to the association, prior to the conflict, more than 56,000 students were enrolled across 79 schools in the districts.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52472
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#Sudan’s Burhan rejects #Quad ceasefire call, vows to keep fighting
Sudan’s army chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, on Thursday rejected a ceasefire proposal from the Quad group of nations, dismissing it as an external agenda that does not concern his government.
Speaking in Doha, Burhan said the Quad’s communiqué “does not concern us and we are not a party to it.” He added that he had informed the United States of Khartoum’s “categorical refusal” of any externally imposed agenda or solutions unacceptable to the Sudanese people.
The Quad, which comprises the United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt, called for a timeline to end the conflict last week. The proposal included a three-month humanitarian truce, a ceasefire, and a nine-month transition to civilian rule.
https://sudantribune.com/article305175/
Sudan’s army chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, on Thursday rejected a ceasefire proposal from the Quad group of nations, dismissing it as an external agenda that does not concern his government.
Speaking in Doha, Burhan said the Quad’s communiqué “does not concern us and we are not a party to it.” He added that he had informed the United States of Khartoum’s “categorical refusal” of any externally imposed agenda or solutions unacceptable to the Sudanese people.
The Quad, which comprises the United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt, called for a timeline to end the conflict last week. The proposal included a three-month humanitarian truce, a ceasefire, and a nine-month transition to civilian rule.
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#Opinion: Tiger on Paper, Symbolic in Reality: Why renewal of U.S. executive order fails to sway #Ethiopia
The administration of #US President Donald Trump recently extended the national emergency on Ethiopia for another year. The order was originally issued by President Biden in 2021 during the war in #Tigray, with the stated purpose of imposing sanctions on specific individuals in response to the humanitarian and human rights crisis. While many have welcomed the extension as a victory for accountability, Mulat Gebreslassie, the author of this opinion piece, argues otherwise. "Rather than being a potent tool that influences the Ethiopian government," he writes, "the renewal of the executive order largely remains a symbolic act."
The author explains that Executive Order (EO) 14046 was intended to address “widespread violence, atrocities, and serious human rights abuse, including those involving ethnic-based violence, rape … and obstruction of humanitarian operations.” Although extended twice by the Biden administration and most recently by President Trump, Mulat contends that "the order has had little effect" on Ethiopia’s leadership because its primary targets have been Eritrean entities, such as the #Eritrean Defense Forces and the ruling party.
He emphasizes that, by design, the order is limited; it freezes assets and revokes visas for selected individuals but "does not sanction the Ethiopian government itself." This narrow scope, the author argues, renders it "ineffective." The lack of leverage, Mulat adds, is also evident in the "stalled Pretoria Peace Agreement," where key provisions—such as the disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (#DDR) of Tigrayan forces; the complete withdrawal of non-ENDF troops, including Eritrean forces; and the return of internally displaced persons (#IDPs) to Western Tigray—"remain unfulfilled."
In conclusion, the author states that the executive order is a "paper tiger whose bark is heard much louder in #Asmara than in the corridors of power in Ethiopia." While it signals “ongoing U.S. concern,” he contends that Executive Order 14046 does little “to pressure the Ethiopian government or enforce lasting peace.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52469
The administration of #US President Donald Trump recently extended the national emergency on Ethiopia for another year. The order was originally issued by President Biden in 2021 during the war in #Tigray, with the stated purpose of imposing sanctions on specific individuals in response to the humanitarian and human rights crisis. While many have welcomed the extension as a victory for accountability, Mulat Gebreslassie, the author of this opinion piece, argues otherwise. "Rather than being a potent tool that influences the Ethiopian government," he writes, "the renewal of the executive order largely remains a symbolic act."
The author explains that Executive Order (EO) 14046 was intended to address “widespread violence, atrocities, and serious human rights abuse, including those involving ethnic-based violence, rape … and obstruction of humanitarian operations.” Although extended twice by the Biden administration and most recently by President Trump, Mulat contends that "the order has had little effect" on Ethiopia’s leadership because its primary targets have been Eritrean entities, such as the #Eritrean Defense Forces and the ruling party.
He emphasizes that, by design, the order is limited; it freezes assets and revokes visas for selected individuals but "does not sanction the Ethiopian government itself." This narrow scope, the author argues, renders it "ineffective." The lack of leverage, Mulat adds, is also evident in the "stalled Pretoria Peace Agreement," where key provisions—such as the disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (#DDR) of Tigrayan forces; the complete withdrawal of non-ENDF troops, including Eritrean forces; and the return of internally displaced persons (#IDPs) to Western Tigray—"remain unfulfilled."
In conclusion, the author states that the executive order is a "paper tiger whose bark is heard much louder in #Asmara than in the corridors of power in Ethiopia." While it signals “ongoing U.S. concern,” he contends that Executive Order 14046 does little “to pressure the Ethiopian government or enforce lasting peace.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52469
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Tiger on Paper, Symbolic in Reality: Why renewal of U.S. executive order fails to sway Ethiopia - Addis Standard
Tiger on Paper, Symbolic in Reality: Why renewal of U.S. executive order fails to sway Ethiopia Addis Standard Opinion -
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News: #Ethiopia’s debt ‘unsustainable,’ World Bank–IMF warn as country remains in debt distress
Addis Abeba – A new joint #World Bank–#IMF assessment has delivered a stark warning on Ethiopia’s economic outlook, declaring the country’s external debt “unsustainable” and confirming that the government is already in debt distress.
The report, approved by senior officials from both institutions, said: “Ethiopia’s debt is assessed to be unsustainable, mainly due to protracted breaches of exports-related external debt indicators and is based on a weak Debt Carrying Capacity.” It added that the country has been in debt distress since it missed a Eurobond interest payment in December 2023.
The assessment highlights that Ethiopia’s repayment risks are aggravated by “bunching of debt service in the near to medium term” and by the sharp decline in external financing during and after the Tigray war.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52476
Addis Abeba – A new joint #World Bank–#IMF assessment has delivered a stark warning on Ethiopia’s economic outlook, declaring the country’s external debt “unsustainable” and confirming that the government is already in debt distress.
The report, approved by senior officials from both institutions, said: “Ethiopia’s debt is assessed to be unsustainable, mainly due to protracted breaches of exports-related external debt indicators and is based on a weak Debt Carrying Capacity.” It added that the country has been in debt distress since it missed a Eurobond interest payment in December 2023.
The assessment highlights that Ethiopia’s repayment risks are aggravated by “bunching of debt service in the near to medium term” and by the sharp decline in external financing during and after the Tigray war.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52476
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#Breaking: PM Abiy appoints #Eyob_Tekalign Governor of National Bank of #Ethiopia
Addis Abeba –Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has appointed Eyob Tekalign (PhD) as the new Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia, effective today.
Eyob most recently served as State Minister at the Ministry of Finance and earlier headed the National Planning Commission. With more than 18 years of experience, he has held senior roles across public, private, supranational, multinational, and academic institutions, contributing to Ethiopia’s economic and social development.
He succeeds Mamo Mihretu, whose departure after seven years in economic leadership roles came as a surprise to many within Ethiopia’s financial and government circles. Mamo said he is leaving government service to pursue other professional opportunities.
A former World Bank staffer, Mamo first joined the Office of the Prime Minister as senior policy advisor and later served as Ethiopia’s chief trade negotiator at the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Addis Abeba –Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has appointed Eyob Tekalign (PhD) as the new Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia, effective today.
Eyob most recently served as State Minister at the Ministry of Finance and earlier headed the National Planning Commission. With more than 18 years of experience, he has held senior roles across public, private, supranational, multinational, and academic institutions, contributing to Ethiopia’s economic and social development.
He succeeds Mamo Mihretu, whose departure after seven years in economic leadership roles came as a surprise to many within Ethiopia’s financial and government circles. Mamo said he is leaving government service to pursue other professional opportunities.
A former World Bank staffer, Mamo first joined the Office of the Prime Minister as senior policy advisor and later served as Ethiopia’s chief trade negotiator at the World Trade Organization (WTO).
PM Abiy appoints #Enatalem_Melese Head of Government #Communication Service with ministerial portfolio
Prime Minister #Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has appointed Enatalem Melese as Head of the Government Communication Service with a ministerial portfolio. She replaces outgoing Minister of Communication Legesse Tulu(PhD), who held the position from October 2021 until September.
Enatalem previously served as Head of the Addis Abeba City Administration communication office.
Prime Minister #Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has appointed Enatalem Melese as Head of the Government Communication Service with a ministerial portfolio. She replaces outgoing Minister of Communication Legesse Tulu(PhD), who held the position from October 2021 until September.
Enatalem previously served as Head of the Addis Abeba City Administration communication office.
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