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Trump calls impact of #GERD on Nile waters “a big problem”
U.S. President Donald #Trump has commented on the Grand #Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), describing its impact on Nile waters as “a big problem” for Egypt.
“They built a little dam in Ethiopia that’s like the largest dam in the world. And it affects the water going to the Nile. Would you say that’s a problem? I would say that’s a big problem,” Trump said on Saturday at the American Cornerstone Institute Founder’s Dinner in Mount Vernon, Virginia.
He listed the GERD alongside other global crises, including tensions between #India and #Pakistan, #Thailand and #Cambodia, #Armenia and #Azerbaijan, #Kosovo and #Serbia, and #Israel and #Iran. In July, Trump controversially claimed the GERD was “largely” funded by U.S.
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U.S. President Donald #Trump has commented on the Grand #Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), describing its impact on Nile waters as “a big problem” for Egypt.
“They built a little dam in Ethiopia that’s like the largest dam in the world. And it affects the water going to the Nile. Would you say that’s a problem? I would say that’s a big problem,” Trump said on Saturday at the American Cornerstone Institute Founder’s Dinner in Mount Vernon, Virginia.
He listed the GERD alongside other global crises, including tensions between #India and #Pakistan, #Thailand and #Cambodia, #Armenia and #Azerbaijan, #Kosovo and #Serbia, and #Israel and #Iran. In July, Trump controversially claimed the GERD was “largely” funded by U.S.
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#Israel and #US to boycott French-Saudi summit to rally for two-state solution at UNGA
Several of the attendees are expected to join others in recognizing a Palestinian state at the summit -- a move that could elicit harsh responses from Israel and the US
#France and #Saudi_Arabia will bring together dozens of world leaders on Monday to rally support for a two-state solution, several of whom are expected to join the UK and several other countries who have already done so in recognizing a Palestinian state -- a move that could elicit harsh responses from Israel and the US.
Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon said that Israel and the United States will boycott the summit, describing the event as a “circus.” “We don't think it's helpful. We think it's actually rewarding terrorism,” he told reporters on Thursday.
https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/artc-france-and-saudi-arabia-to-host-summit-to-rally-for-two-state-solution-at-unga
Several of the attendees are expected to join others in recognizing a Palestinian state at the summit -- a move that could elicit harsh responses from Israel and the US
#France and #Saudi_Arabia will bring together dozens of world leaders on Monday to rally support for a two-state solution, several of whom are expected to join the UK and several other countries who have already done so in recognizing a Palestinian state -- a move that could elicit harsh responses from Israel and the US.
Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon said that Israel and the United States will boycott the summit, describing the event as a “circus.” “We don't think it's helpful. We think it's actually rewarding terrorism,” he told reporters on Thursday.
https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/international/artc-france-and-saudi-arabia-to-host-summit-to-rally-for-two-state-solution-at-unga
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#Commentary: From Megawatts to Malware: Why cybersecurity holds key to securing #Ethiopia’s #GERD
With a generating capacity exceeding 5,000 megawatts, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) represents not only a feat of modern engineering but also a potent emblem of Ethiopia’s national aspirations. Yet, Abebe Diro argues in this commentary that the dam’s most critical asset may not be its towering structure or massive turbines—but rather its unseen digital architecture: “digital systems that regulate turbines, monitor data, and ensure efficient distribution.” He emphasizes that the GERD is more than concrete and steel; it depends on a digital “nervous system” to manage energy effectively—though that same system also opens the door to cyber threats.
The author contends that the true power of the GERD lies not merely in its physical scale but in the intricate “digital nervous system” orchestrating its operations. Through SCADA systems, IoT sensors, AI-driven analytics, and predictive modeling, the dam achieves "operational efficiency, reliability, and resilience" while also seamlessly integrating with other renewable sources to support a modern, adaptive power grid. But this digital foundation, he warns, carries a hidden cost: Industrial Control Systems, once designed to operate in isolation, are now connected to broader networks—making them increasingly vulnerable to cyber intrusion.
The article underscores that cyber vulnerabilities pose risks far more consequential than mechanical breakdowns. As the author puts it, “the dam’s immense physical power is meaningless without a resilient digital infrastructure”—because a well-targeted cyberattack could trigger “blackouts,” paralyzing entire sectors of the economy. The fallout, according to Abebe, would extend beyond technical failure, carrying “economic, societal, and geopolitical consequences” that could unsettle not just Ethiopia but the wider region.
Protecting these digital systems, the author states, is no longer a technical concern alone—it is “a matter of national security, economic stability, and regional diplomacy.”He notes, "The strength of GERD’s concrete walls is only as meaningful as the security and reliability of the digital protocols that govern them."
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52523
With a generating capacity exceeding 5,000 megawatts, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) represents not only a feat of modern engineering but also a potent emblem of Ethiopia’s national aspirations. Yet, Abebe Diro argues in this commentary that the dam’s most critical asset may not be its towering structure or massive turbines—but rather its unseen digital architecture: “digital systems that regulate turbines, monitor data, and ensure efficient distribution.” He emphasizes that the GERD is more than concrete and steel; it depends on a digital “nervous system” to manage energy effectively—though that same system also opens the door to cyber threats.
The author contends that the true power of the GERD lies not merely in its physical scale but in the intricate “digital nervous system” orchestrating its operations. Through SCADA systems, IoT sensors, AI-driven analytics, and predictive modeling, the dam achieves "operational efficiency, reliability, and resilience" while also seamlessly integrating with other renewable sources to support a modern, adaptive power grid. But this digital foundation, he warns, carries a hidden cost: Industrial Control Systems, once designed to operate in isolation, are now connected to broader networks—making them increasingly vulnerable to cyber intrusion.
The article underscores that cyber vulnerabilities pose risks far more consequential than mechanical breakdowns. As the author puts it, “the dam’s immense physical power is meaningless without a resilient digital infrastructure”—because a well-targeted cyberattack could trigger “blackouts,” paralyzing entire sectors of the economy. The fallout, according to Abebe, would extend beyond technical failure, carrying “economic, societal, and geopolitical consequences” that could unsettle not just Ethiopia but the wider region.
Protecting these digital systems, the author states, is no longer a technical concern alone—it is “a matter of national security, economic stability, and regional diplomacy.”He notes, "The strength of GERD’s concrete walls is only as meaningful as the security and reliability of the digital protocols that govern them."
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52523
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#Kenya opens inquiry after reports of citizens forced into #Russia’s war in Ukraine
• Kenya has initiated investigations into claims of its citizens being trafficked to Russia and involved in the war in Ukraine.
• The inquiry follows the case of Evans Kibet, an athlete who alleges he was coerced into joining the Russian military.
• Kenyan officials are liaising with both Russian and Ukrainian authorities to ascertain the facts and ensure the welfare of those affected.
• The situation highlights concerns over recruitment practices targeting foreign nationals in conflict zones.
Kenya has opened investigations after reports emerged that some of its citizens were allegedly trafficked to Russia and are now being held as prisoners of war in Ukraine. The probe follows the case of 36-year-old athlete Evans Kibet, who says he was tricked into joining the Russian military
https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/lifestyle/kenya-opens-inquiry-after-reports-of-citizens-forced-into-russias-war-in-ukraine/ne0ctk5
• Kenya has initiated investigations into claims of its citizens being trafficked to Russia and involved in the war in Ukraine.
• The inquiry follows the case of Evans Kibet, an athlete who alleges he was coerced into joining the Russian military.
• Kenyan officials are liaising with both Russian and Ukrainian authorities to ascertain the facts and ensure the welfare of those affected.
• The situation highlights concerns over recruitment practices targeting foreign nationals in conflict zones.
Kenya has opened investigations after reports emerged that some of its citizens were allegedly trafficked to Russia and are now being held as prisoners of war in Ukraine. The probe follows the case of 36-year-old athlete Evans Kibet, who says he was tricked into joining the Russian military
https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/lifestyle/kenya-opens-inquiry-after-reports-of-citizens-forced-into-russias-war-in-ukraine/ne0ctk5
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#Malta MP condemns deportation of three #Ethiopians after 18 years in country
Nationalist Party (PN) MP Albert Buttigieg has denounced the deportation of three Ethiopian men who had lived in Malta for 18 years, accusing the Labour government of double standards in its treatment of migrants while depending on foreign workers to sustain the economy.
“MPs must be the voice of the voiceless even if this costs us popularity and support,” Buttigieg told parliament earlier this week. He said the government was scapegoating asylum seekers to ease public fears about overpopulation while relying on migrant labour to drive economic growth.
Buttigieg cited the cases of Abdu, Abdi, Yusuf, and Kondienah. Three were deported despite nearly two decades in Malta, while Abdu, an LGBT activist, was released following pressure from the Malta Gay Rights Movement.
https://timesofmalta.com/article/pn-mp-condemns-deportation-three-ethiopians-1518-years-malta.1116535
Nationalist Party (PN) MP Albert Buttigieg has denounced the deportation of three Ethiopian men who had lived in Malta for 18 years, accusing the Labour government of double standards in its treatment of migrants while depending on foreign workers to sustain the economy.
“MPs must be the voice of the voiceless even if this costs us popularity and support,” Buttigieg told parliament earlier this week. He said the government was scapegoating asylum seekers to ease public fears about overpopulation while relying on migrant labour to drive economic growth.
Buttigieg cited the cases of Abdu, Abdi, Yusuf, and Kondienah. Three were deported despite nearly two decades in Malta, while Abdu, an LGBT activist, was released following pressure from the Malta Gay Rights Movement.
https://timesofmalta.com/article/pn-mp-condemns-deportation-three-ethiopians-1518-years-malta.1116535
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ENDF Chief cites poverty, divisions as internal weaknesses exploited by ‘enemies’
Field Marshal #Berhanu Jula, Chief of the General Staff of the #Ethiopian National Defence Force (#ENDF), warned that Ethiopia’s enemies are exploiting internal weaknesses during the inauguration of new officers at Hurso military training school.
He said poverty, divisions, and internal disagreements are being used by enemies and their internal collaborators to weaken the nation. “They find, arm, and fund groups, amplify them through media, and exploit our vulnerabilities to advance their agenda,” Berhanu said.
Addressing graduates, he called them “modern patriots” tasked with identifying and confronting internal agents and historic enemies to preserve national unity, protect sovereignty, and secure Ethiopia’s
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Field Marshal #Berhanu Jula, Chief of the General Staff of the #Ethiopian National Defence Force (#ENDF), warned that Ethiopia’s enemies are exploiting internal weaknesses during the inauguration of new officers at Hurso military training school.
He said poverty, divisions, and internal disagreements are being used by enemies and their internal collaborators to weaken the nation. “They find, arm, and fund groups, amplify them through media, and exploit our vulnerabilities to advance their agenda,” Berhanu said.
Addressing graduates, he called them “modern patriots” tasked with identifying and confronting internal agents and historic enemies to preserve national unity, protect sovereignty, and secure Ethiopia’s
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Treason trial begins for #South_Sudan VP Machar as ‘unity government’ breaks
The latest break between the two foremost military and political leaders risks igniting civil war again for the embattled nation.
South Sudan has started holding a trial for First Vice President Riek #Machar, who has been sacked by his decades-long rival, President Salva Kiir, and charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity in relation to rebellion and an attack by a militia linked with ethnic tensions.
Machar and seven others who have been charged alongside him, including Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol, were seen sitting inside a barred cage in the court on Monday during a live broadcast on national television.
Machar has been held in house arrest at his residence in the capital, Juba, for months following investigations by the government of his allies.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/22/treason-trial-begins-for-south-sudan-vp-machar-as-unity-government-breaks
The latest break between the two foremost military and political leaders risks igniting civil war again for the embattled nation.
South Sudan has started holding a trial for First Vice President Riek #Machar, who has been sacked by his decades-long rival, President Salva Kiir, and charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity in relation to rebellion and an attack by a militia linked with ethnic tensions.
Machar and seven others who have been charged alongside him, including Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol, were seen sitting inside a barred cage in the court on Monday during a live broadcast on national television.
Machar has been held in house arrest at his residence in the capital, Juba, for months following investigations by the government of his allies.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/22/treason-trial-begins-for-south-sudan-vp-machar-as-unity-government-breaks
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#Ethiopia: National Bank governor Eyob Tekalign leads delegation to #China for debt talks
A high-level Ethiopian delegation led by Eyob Tekalign (Phd), the newly appointed governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia, is visiting China this week to advance debt restructuring discussions and strengthen economic cooperation, state media reported.
The delegation is scheduled to meet senior officials from China’s Ministry of Finance, the People’s Bank of China, and Exim Bank, along with representatives of major financial and commercial institutions.
According to the report, the visit builds on the recently concluded debt restructuring agreement with the Official Creditors Committee, co-chaired by China and France, and aims to accelerate Ethiopia’s restructuring process.
https://web.facebook.com/AddisstandardEng/posts/pfbid0wJ45sTP6FwaZLCPaTpBwoGn39fqQWDEgmTN6CYDQmwf6SVcpdtUHrjC3Dt6CszL3l
A high-level Ethiopian delegation led by Eyob Tekalign (Phd), the newly appointed governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia, is visiting China this week to advance debt restructuring discussions and strengthen economic cooperation, state media reported.
The delegation is scheduled to meet senior officials from China’s Ministry of Finance, the People’s Bank of China, and Exim Bank, along with representatives of major financial and commercial institutions.
According to the report, the visit builds on the recently concluded debt restructuring agreement with the Official Creditors Committee, co-chaired by China and France, and aims to accelerate Ethiopia’s restructuring process.
https://web.facebook.com/AddisstandardEng/posts/pfbid0wJ45sTP6FwaZLCPaTpBwoGn39fqQWDEgmTN6CYDQmwf6SVcpdtUHrjC3Dt6CszL3l
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#France to recognize #Palestinian state tonight— France's ambassador to Ethiopia and the AU
France will formally recognize the State of Palestine tonight, Alexis Lamek, France’s ambassador to #Ethiopia and the #African Union, announced, describing the move as “the beginning of a process” toward a two-state solution.
He said the decision aims to reopen diplomatic channels and restore a credible political horizon for peace. The ambassador stressed that an immediate ceasefire in #Gaza, the release of hostages, and increased humanitarian access remain urgent priorities. He noted ongoing mediation efforts by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, which France supports.
However, he cautioned that “ceasefire alone is not enough” and underlined the need to prepare for post-war stability. France’s recognition, he said, seeks to secure long-term peace for both Palestinians and Israelis.
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France will formally recognize the State of Palestine tonight, Alexis Lamek, France’s ambassador to #Ethiopia and the #African Union, announced, describing the move as “the beginning of a process” toward a two-state solution.
He said the decision aims to reopen diplomatic channels and restore a credible political horizon for peace. The ambassador stressed that an immediate ceasefire in #Gaza, the release of hostages, and increased humanitarian access remain urgent priorities. He noted ongoing mediation efforts by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, which France supports.
However, he cautioned that “ceasefire alone is not enough” and underlined the need to prepare for post-war stability. France’s recognition, he said, seeks to secure long-term peace for both Palestinians and Israelis.
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#France among six more countries to formally recognise #Palestinian statehood
#France, #Andorra, #Belgium, #Luxembourg, #Malta, #Monaco join diplomatic push as #Israel unleashes fierce attacks on #Gaza.
The leaders of six countries, including France, have moved to recognise Palestinian statehood at a high-level summit ahead of the annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting in New York.
The additional countries recognising Palestine now join some 147 of the 193 UN member states that had already formally recognised Palestinian statehood as of April this year.
With more than 80 percent of the international community now recognising the state of Palestine, diplomatic pressure has ramped up on Israel as it continues its genocidal war on Gaza, where more than 65,300 Palestinians have been killed and the has been enclave turned into rubble.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/22/france-recognises-palestinian-state-ahead-of-the-unga-meeting
#France, #Andorra, #Belgium, #Luxembourg, #Malta, #Monaco join diplomatic push as #Israel unleashes fierce attacks on #Gaza.
The leaders of six countries, including France, have moved to recognise Palestinian statehood at a high-level summit ahead of the annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting in New York.
The additional countries recognising Palestine now join some 147 of the 193 UN member states that had already formally recognised Palestinian statehood as of April this year.
With more than 80 percent of the international community now recognising the state of Palestine, diplomatic pressure has ramped up on Israel as it continues its genocidal war on Gaza, where more than 65,300 Palestinians have been killed and the has been enclave turned into rubble.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/22/france-recognises-palestinian-state-ahead-of-the-unga-meeting
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France among six more countries to formally recognise Palestinian statehood
France, Andorra, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco join diplomatic push as Israel unleashes fierce attacks on Gaza.
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#Sudan: #EU extends sanctions regime by one year
The Council has agreed today to extend for another year the EU restrictive measures against those responsible for destabilising Sudan and obstructing its political transition.
As a consequence, the sanctions regime in view of the situation in Sudan will remain in force until 10 October 2026, covering ten individuals and eight entities. Those listed are subject to an EU-wide travel ban, the freezing of assets, and a prohibition on making funds or economic resources available to them, either directly or indirectly.
For the past two years, the war in Sudan has brutally impacted the lives of millions of civilians, with responsibility resting on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), and their respective affiliated militias.
https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2025/09/22/sudan-eu-extends-sanctions-regime-by-one-year/
The Council has agreed today to extend for another year the EU restrictive measures against those responsible for destabilising Sudan and obstructing its political transition.
As a consequence, the sanctions regime in view of the situation in Sudan will remain in force until 10 October 2026, covering ten individuals and eight entities. Those listed are subject to an EU-wide travel ban, the freezing of assets, and a prohibition on making funds or economic resources available to them, either directly or indirectly.
For the past two years, the war in Sudan has brutally impacted the lives of millions of civilians, with responsibility resting on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), and their respective affiliated militias.
https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2025/09/22/sudan-eu-extends-sanctions-regime-by-one-year/
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#Ethiopian coffee sets a new auction record at US$1,739 per kilogram
A coffee produced by Alo Coffee has set a new record for Ethiopian beans at auction, selling for AU$2,635 (US$1,739) per kilogram at the Echoes of the Peak event hosted by M-Cultivo. The record surpassed the previous high of AU$2,431 per kilogram, achieved earlier this year by a #Sidama Keramo Super Natural lot purchased by Black Gold Coffee. The winning lot, weighing five kilograms, will be shared between Coffee Camps Limited and H Proper.
Harley Keith of H Proper described the purchase as a deserved recognition of Alo Coffee’s quality and the commitment of its producers. “Working closely with a producer who is so responsive to your demands is quite a rare thing, especially with Tamiru’s [Alo Coffee representative Tamiru Tadessa Tesema] calibre in the specialty coffee scene,” he said,
https://www.beanscenemag.com.au/ethiopian-coffee-breaks-auction-record/
A coffee produced by Alo Coffee has set a new record for Ethiopian beans at auction, selling for AU$2,635 (US$1,739) per kilogram at the Echoes of the Peak event hosted by M-Cultivo. The record surpassed the previous high of AU$2,431 per kilogram, achieved earlier this year by a #Sidama Keramo Super Natural lot purchased by Black Gold Coffee. The winning lot, weighing five kilograms, will be shared between Coffee Camps Limited and H Proper.
Harley Keith of H Proper described the purchase as a deserved recognition of Alo Coffee’s quality and the commitment of its producers. “Working closely with a producer who is so responsive to your demands is quite a rare thing, especially with Tamiru’s [Alo Coffee representative Tamiru Tadessa Tesema] calibre in the specialty coffee scene,” he said,
https://www.beanscenemag.com.au/ethiopian-coffee-breaks-auction-record/
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News: #Benishangul Gumuz–#Oromia road closure deepens hardships, MP says
Addis Abeba - A member of the House of Peoples' Representatives, Menahl Imiran, has stated that the closure of the road connecting the Benishangul-Gumuz and Oromia regions due to security issues has exposed residents to significant social and economic hardships.
During a discussion with residents of District Two in Assosa town, which she represents, Menahl noted that the road has been closed for years, causing various social and economic problems for the city's inhabitants.
In addition to the road issue, the MP announced that "due to the lack of a referral hospital in the region, residents are traveling to neighboring regions and as far as Addis Ababa, incurring high costs." Based on this, she requested that a referral hospital be built at the regional level.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52534
Addis Abeba - A member of the House of Peoples' Representatives, Menahl Imiran, has stated that the closure of the road connecting the Benishangul-Gumuz and Oromia regions due to security issues has exposed residents to significant social and economic hardships.
During a discussion with residents of District Two in Assosa town, which she represents, Menahl noted that the road has been closed for years, causing various social and economic problems for the city's inhabitants.
In addition to the road issue, the MP announced that "due to the lack of a referral hospital in the region, residents are traveling to neighboring regions and as far as Addis Ababa, incurring high costs." Based on this, she requested that a referral hospital be built at the regional level.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52534
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#Commentary: Reform in Reverse: #Ethiopia’s #CSO law amendments undercut basic freedoms, shrink democratic space
After a brief period of reform, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Ethiopia once again face serious threats from proposed draft amendments to the 2019 law that would “reassert state control,” writes Wakjira Tesfaye, the author of this commentary. He argues that, if enacted, these changes would give federal authorities sweeping powers to “deny registration, suspend, or dissolve organizations” on vague “national security” grounds.
The proposed amendments, Wakjira notes, would also prohibit foreign-funded CSOs from engaging in “political advocacy, civic and voter education, election observation, or any election-related work.” Such restrictions, he contends, would effectively criminalize independent civil society and “shrink civic space precisely when independent scrutiny is most needed” ahead of the 2026 national elections.
The article highlights that the draft law has been widely condemned by human rights groups as a “grave rollback” that contravenes Ethiopia’s constitution and international human rights commitments. It further stresses that these proposals mirror the repressive measures of the 2009 Charities and Societies Proclamation and risk erasing the limited democratic progress achieved in recent years. Wakjira cautions, “The proposed law would mean only state-approved organizations can speak about politics,” depriving citizens of independent information and undermining civic oversight.
The author underscores that Ethiopia must abandon these “repressive” proposed amendments. He emphasizes, "Retaining the 2019 framework, improving transparency, narrowly defining risks, and consulting civil society would preserve scrutiny, safeguard democratic gains, and maintain international credibility."
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52530
After a brief period of reform, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Ethiopia once again face serious threats from proposed draft amendments to the 2019 law that would “reassert state control,” writes Wakjira Tesfaye, the author of this commentary. He argues that, if enacted, these changes would give federal authorities sweeping powers to “deny registration, suspend, or dissolve organizations” on vague “national security” grounds.
The proposed amendments, Wakjira notes, would also prohibit foreign-funded CSOs from engaging in “political advocacy, civic and voter education, election observation, or any election-related work.” Such restrictions, he contends, would effectively criminalize independent civil society and “shrink civic space precisely when independent scrutiny is most needed” ahead of the 2026 national elections.
The article highlights that the draft law has been widely condemned by human rights groups as a “grave rollback” that contravenes Ethiopia’s constitution and international human rights commitments. It further stresses that these proposals mirror the repressive measures of the 2009 Charities and Societies Proclamation and risk erasing the limited democratic progress achieved in recent years. Wakjira cautions, “The proposed law would mean only state-approved organizations can speak about politics,” depriving citizens of independent information and undermining civic oversight.
The author underscores that Ethiopia must abandon these “repressive” proposed amendments. He emphasizes, "Retaining the 2019 framework, improving transparency, narrowly defining risks, and consulting civil society would preserve scrutiny, safeguard democratic gains, and maintain international credibility."
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52530
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#Somaliland president meets #US military officials to strengthen security ties
The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro), held a strategic meeting on Monday with senior U.S. military officials for security in East Africa.
During the meeting, President Irro thanked the officers for visiting Somaliland and discussed ways to enhance regional security, cooperation, and partnership between Somaliland and the United States.
He emphasized Somaliland’s strategic importance in the Horn of Africa and highlighted the territory’s long-standing role in promoting peace, stability, democracy, and social development for over three decades.
Irro also expressed gratitude to U.S. legislative bodies for supporting Somaliland’s international recognition and the positive developments in U.S. foreign policy concerning Somaliland and Somalia.
https://www.horndiplomat.com/2025/09/somaliland-president-meets-u-s-military-officials-to-strengthen-security-ties/
The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro), held a strategic meeting on Monday with senior U.S. military officials for security in East Africa.
During the meeting, President Irro thanked the officers for visiting Somaliland and discussed ways to enhance regional security, cooperation, and partnership between Somaliland and the United States.
He emphasized Somaliland’s strategic importance in the Horn of Africa and highlighted the territory’s long-standing role in promoting peace, stability, democracy, and social development for over three decades.
Irro also expressed gratitude to U.S. legislative bodies for supporting Somaliland’s international recognition and the positive developments in U.S. foreign policy concerning Somaliland and Somalia.
https://www.horndiplomat.com/2025/09/somaliland-president-meets-u-s-military-officials-to-strengthen-security-ties/
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Somaliland President Meets U.S. Military Officials to Strengthen Security Ties
The President Republic of Somaliland Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro), held a strategic meeting on Monday with senior U.S. military
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Convicted #Ethiopian asylum seeker sentenced to 12 months, requests deportation
An Ethiopian asylum seeker, Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, 41, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for sexually assaulting a woman and a 14-year-old girl. The assaults occurred while he was staying at the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex. Following the incident, protests took place outside the hotel for several weeks.
Kebatu was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault, attempted sexual assault, inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity, and harassment without violence.
During his sentencing at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court, his lawyer, Molly Dyas, stated that Kebatu's "firm wish" was to be deported. She added that this was a view he had held "before the trial."
https://news.sky.com/story/epping-hotel-asylum-seeker-jailed-after-sexually-assaulting-woman-and-14-year-old-girl-13419197
An Ethiopian asylum seeker, Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, 41, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for sexually assaulting a woman and a 14-year-old girl. The assaults occurred while he was staying at the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex. Following the incident, protests took place outside the hotel for several weeks.
Kebatu was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault, attempted sexual assault, inciting a girl to engage in sexual activity, and harassment without violence.
During his sentencing at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court, his lawyer, Molly Dyas, stated that Kebatu's "firm wish" was to be deported. She added that this was a view he had held "before the trial."
https://news.sky.com/story/epping-hotel-asylum-seeker-jailed-after-sexually-assaulting-woman-and-14-year-old-girl-13419197
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‘The Silent Weapon’ on wartime sexual violence in #Tigray wins top prize at 2025 Hinzpeter Awards
Marianne Getti and Agnes Nabat’s documentary The Silent Weapon has won the grand prize at the 2025 Hinzpeter Awards for its reporting on wartime sexual violence in #Ethiopia. The award, noscriptd World at a Crossroads, was announced during a press conference at the May Recollection Archive Hall in Gwangju, #South_Korea.
The documentary, produced after the two journalists covertly entered the Tigray region in northern Ethiopia, documents acts of sexual violence committed during the conflict and highlights the efforts of those providing support to survivors.
The work was commended for its exceptional courage in the face of what organizers described as the Ethiopian government’s “war without witnesses,” a conflict that has claimed an estimated 600,000 lives......
https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_national/1220220.html
Marianne Getti and Agnes Nabat’s documentary The Silent Weapon has won the grand prize at the 2025 Hinzpeter Awards for its reporting on wartime sexual violence in #Ethiopia. The award, noscriptd World at a Crossroads, was announced during a press conference at the May Recollection Archive Hall in Gwangju, #South_Korea.
The documentary, produced after the two journalists covertly entered the Tigray region in northern Ethiopia, documents acts of sexual violence committed during the conflict and highlights the efforts of those providing support to survivors.
The work was commended for its exceptional courage in the face of what organizers described as the Ethiopian government’s “war without witnesses,” a conflict that has claimed an estimated 600,000 lives......
https://www.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_national/1220220.html
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News: Hijab ruling brings relief to Muslim students in #Axum, but enforcement remains uncertain
A ruling by the #Tigray Supreme Court has affirmed Muslim students’ right to wear the #hijab in schools, condemning restrictions that had barred students from classrooms and even excluded some from sitting for national exams. While the decision has brought relief to many, questions linger over its enforcement on the ground.
One student, who asked not to be named and aspires to study medicine, said the ban nearly crushed her confidence. “Before this incident my school life was very good, and I was full of hope. But when they forbade us to wear the hijab, we were very sad. It felt like they left us behind our peers and played with our morale and our time,” she told Addis Standard.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52538
A ruling by the #Tigray Supreme Court has affirmed Muslim students’ right to wear the #hijab in schools, condemning restrictions that had barred students from classrooms and even excluded some from sitting for national exams. While the decision has brought relief to many, questions linger over its enforcement on the ground.
One student, who asked not to be named and aspires to study medicine, said the ban nearly crushed her confidence. “Before this incident my school life was very good, and I was full of hope. But when they forbade us to wear the hijab, we were very sad. It felt like they left us behind our peers and played with our morale and our time,” she told Addis Standard.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52538
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#Turkish #Drones Are Fueling a #Somali Shadow War
Ankara’s stealth takeover suits its geopolitical interests but has ruined many civilian lives.
As 50-year-old Mohamed Ahmed Nur departed his home in the town of Quracley in Somalia’s Hiiraan region on Jan. 30, 2023, he recalled seeing drones hovering overhead but didn’t think much of it. Drones had become a common sight in the al- Shabab-controlled town.
Nur was at a funeral in a nearby district when news of the strike reached him later that day. He rushed back to a scene of horror.
“I saw charred remains of my children and other youth smoldering,” Nur told Foreign Policy in March.
“Their remains were scattered around the tree.”
A few al-Shabab fighters were present when he arrived, Nur said. They looked to be trying to confirm the identities of those killed in the strike. Once it became clear that the victims were not fellow combatants but young boys, they left.
Nur then called for help to collect the remains.
“A total of 12 people arrived, and then they helped me pick up the body parts, one by one. Then we placed them in sacks,” he said. “I couldn’t even wash my children’s bodies according to the Islamic rulings when dealing with the deceased, because the bodies of my children were ripped to pieces.”
Seven young people were killed in the drone strike; five of those victims were minors. The deceased included three of Nur’s sons: 20-year-old Ahmed Mohamed Nur, 18-year-old Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, and 8-year-old Qays Mohamed Nur. Mohamed’s 17-year-old nephew as well as a 13-year-old, 14-year-old, and 11-year-old also died in the drone strike.
Turkey is waging a drone war against al-Shabab in Somalia from a joint command with Somalia’s intelligence agency. (The United States and United Arab Emirates are also involved in Somalia’s drone operations.) It carries out drone strikes at the behest of Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), with Somalia’s NISA feeding Turkey intelligence on targets, and Turkey then carrying out the strikes.
https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/24/turkish-drones-somali-shadow-war/
Ankara’s stealth takeover suits its geopolitical interests but has ruined many civilian lives.
As 50-year-old Mohamed Ahmed Nur departed his home in the town of Quracley in Somalia’s Hiiraan region on Jan. 30, 2023, he recalled seeing drones hovering overhead but didn’t think much of it. Drones had become a common sight in the al- Shabab-controlled town.
Nur was at a funeral in a nearby district when news of the strike reached him later that day. He rushed back to a scene of horror.
“I saw charred remains of my children and other youth smoldering,” Nur told Foreign Policy in March.
“Their remains were scattered around the tree.”
A few al-Shabab fighters were present when he arrived, Nur said. They looked to be trying to confirm the identities of those killed in the strike. Once it became clear that the victims were not fellow combatants but young boys, they left.
Nur then called for help to collect the remains.
“A total of 12 people arrived, and then they helped me pick up the body parts, one by one. Then we placed them in sacks,” he said. “I couldn’t even wash my children’s bodies according to the Islamic rulings when dealing with the deceased, because the bodies of my children were ripped to pieces.”
Seven young people were killed in the drone strike; five of those victims were minors. The deceased included three of Nur’s sons: 20-year-old Ahmed Mohamed Nur, 18-year-old Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, and 8-year-old Qays Mohamed Nur. Mohamed’s 17-year-old nephew as well as a 13-year-old, 14-year-old, and 11-year-old also died in the drone strike.
Turkey is waging a drone war against al-Shabab in Somalia from a joint command with Somalia’s intelligence agency. (The United States and United Arab Emirates are also involved in Somalia’s drone operations.) It carries out drone strikes at the behest of Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), with Somalia’s NISA feeding Turkey intelligence on targets, and Turkey then carrying out the strikes.
https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/24/turkish-drones-somali-shadow-war/
Foreign Policy
Turkish Drones Are Fueling a Somali Shadow War
Ankara’s stealth takeover suits its geopolitical interests but has ruined many civilian lives.
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#Kenyan aviation workers give seven-day notice for strike
Kenya Aviation Workers Union on Tuesday gave seven days notice for strike action, demanding the resignation of the Kenya Airports Authority board in response to labour disputes and the fallout from a cancelled airport leasing deal.
The planned industrial action could disrupt operations at Kenya's main international airport, one of Africa's busiest aviation hubs.
KAWU Secretary General Moses Ndiema declined to specify when the strike would begin, saying it could start at any time after the notice period had expired.
Workers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport held a day-long strike a year ago over concerns about a plan to lease the airport to the Adani Group, an Indian company led by one of Asia's richest people, billionaire Gautam Adani.
https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/kenyan-aviation-workers-give-seven-day-notice-strike-2025-09-23/
Kenya Aviation Workers Union on Tuesday gave seven days notice for strike action, demanding the resignation of the Kenya Airports Authority board in response to labour disputes and the fallout from a cancelled airport leasing deal.
The planned industrial action could disrupt operations at Kenya's main international airport, one of Africa's busiest aviation hubs.
KAWU Secretary General Moses Ndiema declined to specify when the strike would begin, saying it could start at any time after the notice period had expired.
Workers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport held a day-long strike a year ago over concerns about a plan to lease the airport to the Adani Group, an Indian company led by one of Asia's richest people, billionaire Gautam Adani.
https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/kenyan-aviation-workers-give-seven-day-notice-strike-2025-09-23/
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Kenyan aviation workers give seven-day notice for strike
Kenya Aviation Workers Union on Tuesday gave seven days notice for strike action, demanding the resignation of the Kenya Airports Authority board in response to labour disputes and the fallout from a cancelled airport leasing deal.
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Key questions from Pretoria Agreement remain unresolved, #Tigray admin working to avert war – President Tadesse Worede
Addis Abeba – President of the Tigray Interim Administration, Lieutenant General Tadesse Worede, said his administration is working to consolidate peace and prevent a return to war, despite unresolved questions in the aftermath of the Pretoria Agreement.
He made the remarks on 23 September 2025 during a meeting with Abibatou Wone, Chief of Mission at IOM Ethiopia.
Addressing concerns raised by the federal government that Tigray is preparing for war, President Tadesse stressed that his administration “is working diligently to avoid war for any reason” and that “there will be no war started by the Tigray side.”
Just last week, President Tadesse warned of a “visible cloud of war” amid mounting tensions, urging the federal government to honor key provisions of the Pretoria Peace Agreement.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52549
Addis Abeba – President of the Tigray Interim Administration, Lieutenant General Tadesse Worede, said his administration is working to consolidate peace and prevent a return to war, despite unresolved questions in the aftermath of the Pretoria Agreement.
He made the remarks on 23 September 2025 during a meeting with Abibatou Wone, Chief of Mission at IOM Ethiopia.
Addressing concerns raised by the federal government that Tigray is preparing for war, President Tadesse stressed that his administration “is working diligently to avoid war for any reason” and that “there will be no war started by the Tigray side.”
Just last week, President Tadesse warned of a “visible cloud of war” amid mounting tensions, urging the federal government to honor key provisions of the Pretoria Peace Agreement.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=52549