#Commentary: Neo-Patrimonial Trap: Systemic analysis of institutional, cultural failure in #Ethiopia's fight against corruption
Corruption in Ethiopia is “not merely a collection of isolated regulatory failures but a deep-seated, systemic crisis” rooted in “a neo-patrimonial political culture,” writes Mohammedawel Hagos. He argues that stalled development stems from “a dangerous synergy between a clientelist state structure, the politicization of economic policy, and a destructive social ethos that actively normalizes graft and punishes integrity.”
The author explains that historical patrimonialism, cultural norms, and low salaries have created a “desperation economy” where bribery is a survival strategy, reflecting “a fundamental lack of public trust in government institutions.”
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Corruption in Ethiopia is “not merely a collection of isolated regulatory failures but a deep-seated, systemic crisis” rooted in “a neo-patrimonial political culture,” writes Mohammedawel Hagos. He argues that stalled development stems from “a dangerous synergy between a clientelist state structure, the politicization of economic policy, and a destructive social ethos that actively normalizes graft and punishes integrity.”
The author explains that historical patrimonialism, cultural norms, and low salaries have created a “desperation economy” where bribery is a survival strategy, reflecting “a fundamental lack of public trust in government institutions.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53382
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News: #Africa urged to turn rising global presence into influence amid shifting world order as conflicts threaten Continent’s future
African leaders and policymakers have called for renewed efforts to turn the continent’s growing global presence into tangible influence amid mounting security challenges.
The call came as a two-day high-level conference on “Africa’s Rising Influence: Advancing Agency in Foreign Policy and Global Governance” opened in Addis Abeba today, highlighting how ongoing conflicts threaten to derail Africa’s aspirations for greater leadership in the evolving multipolar world.
The conference is organized through collaboration between the #Chatham House Africa Programme, Amani Africa, an independent research institution, and the United Nations Development Programme (#UNDP). It brings together senior officials, diplomats, and representatives of multilateral agencies to deliberate on Africa’s role in reshaping international governance.
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African leaders and policymakers have called for renewed efforts to turn the continent’s growing global presence into tangible influence amid mounting security challenges.
The call came as a two-day high-level conference on “Africa’s Rising Influence: Advancing Agency in Foreign Policy and Global Governance” opened in Addis Abeba today, highlighting how ongoing conflicts threaten to derail Africa’s aspirations for greater leadership in the evolving multipolar world.
The conference is organized through collaboration between the #Chatham House Africa Programme, Amani Africa, an independent research institution, and the United Nations Development Programme (#UNDP). It brings together senior officials, diplomats, and representatives of multilateral agencies to deliberate on Africa’s role in reshaping international governance.
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News: U.S. Senate foreign relations committee calls for full implementation of #Pretoria agreement
#US. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman, #Senator Jim Risch, has urged renewed efforts to fully implement the Pretoria peace agreement, marking five years since the outbreak of the #Tigray war.
In a statement posted on the Committee’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, Senator Risch said that while the United States helped stop the fighting, the agreement “remains only partly fulfilled.” He noted that Tigray “is still unstable,” adding that “there is no justice for victims, and tensions with #Eritrea continue.”
Risch underscored that a secure and peaceful Horn of Africa is vital to protecting U.S. interests, preventing extremist threats, stabilizing regional partners, and aiding millions who continue to suffer from the effects of the war.
Meanwhile opposition parties in Tigray echoed the same message. “#Salsay_Weyane Tigray observes the fifth anniversary....
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#US. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman, #Senator Jim Risch, has urged renewed efforts to fully implement the Pretoria peace agreement, marking five years since the outbreak of the #Tigray war.
In a statement posted on the Committee’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, Senator Risch said that while the United States helped stop the fighting, the agreement “remains only partly fulfilled.” He noted that Tigray “is still unstable,” adding that “there is no justice for victims, and tensions with #Eritrea continue.”
Risch underscored that a secure and peaceful Horn of Africa is vital to protecting U.S. interests, preventing extremist threats, stabilizing regional partners, and aiding millions who continue to suffer from the effects of the war.
Meanwhile opposition parties in Tigray echoed the same message. “#Salsay_Weyane Tigray observes the fifth anniversary....
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News: Isaias Afwerki blames foreign intervention for instability in Horn of Africa, #Red_Sea and beyond
#Eritrean President #Isaias_Afwerki has accused foreign powers of deepening instability across the #Horn of Africa, the Red Sea region, and the wider continent, during a wide-ranging interview with #Egyptian local media aired on Tuesday.
His remarks came as part of a five-day official visit to Egypt which concluded Tuesday, where he held talks with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on regional security and bilateral cooperation.
In his interview with local media lalqaheranews, President Isaias said that conflicts in the Horn of Africa have become “complicated due to the intervention of various forces and governments.” Citing #Somalia, #Ethiopia, and #South_Sudan, he argued that instability in these countries is “not only internal but also regional and even global.”
“Somalia is a country with 3,300 km of coastline, & this length of coastline in such a strategic...
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#Eritrean President #Isaias_Afwerki has accused foreign powers of deepening instability across the #Horn of Africa, the Red Sea region, and the wider continent, during a wide-ranging interview with #Egyptian local media aired on Tuesday.
His remarks came as part of a five-day official visit to Egypt which concluded Tuesday, where he held talks with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on regional security and bilateral cooperation.
In his interview with local media lalqaheranews, President Isaias said that conflicts in the Horn of Africa have become “complicated due to the intervention of various forces and governments.” Citing #Somalia, #Ethiopia, and #South_Sudan, he argued that instability in these countries is “not only internal but also regional and even global.”
“Somalia is a country with 3,300 km of coastline, & this length of coastline in such a strategic...
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#Ethiopia to deploy newly trained “special anti-terror commando forces” nationwide
The Ethiopian #Federal_Police announced it is in the final phase of training and graduating “a large contingent” of Special Anti-Terror Commando forces that will “soon be deployed” across the country.
“We have reached the final stage of training and graduating a large number of Special Anti-Terror Commando forces,” said Commissioner General Demelash G/Michael during the first-quarter performance review of the current fiscal year plan.
According to the Commissioner General, the Federal Police ‘has completed preparations” to equip the new force with “advanced armaments” designed to enhance operational capacity and support the police’s broader mandate.
“The Special Anti-Terror Commando force, which has been undergoing intensive training for several months and is capable of utilizing this modern capacity ...
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The Ethiopian #Federal_Police announced it is in the final phase of training and graduating “a large contingent” of Special Anti-Terror Commando forces that will “soon be deployed” across the country.
“We have reached the final stage of training and graduating a large number of Special Anti-Terror Commando forces,” said Commissioner General Demelash G/Michael during the first-quarter performance review of the current fiscal year plan.
According to the Commissioner General, the Federal Police ‘has completed preparations” to equip the new force with “advanced armaments” designed to enhance operational capacity and support the police’s broader mandate.
“The Special Anti-Terror Commando force, which has been undergoing intensive training for several months and is capable of utilizing this modern capacity ...
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#Ethiopia: In an alarming escalation, authorities in the #Afar regional state say that “six villages were seized” and “civilians were shelled” in Magale Woreda of the Afar region by forces they claim belong to the #TPLF in the neighboring #Tigray region.
The authorities warned of retaliation if “hostilities continue.”
As of publication, Tigray regional authorities have not issued a statement regarding the reported incidents.
Read the news: https://addisstandard.com/afar-regional-govt-accuses-tigrayan-forces-of-crossing-border-and-attacking-civilians-in-violation-of-pretoria-agreement/?amp=1
The authorities warned of retaliation if “hostilities continue.”
As of publication, Tigray regional authorities have not issued a statement regarding the reported incidents.
Read the news: https://addisstandard.com/afar-regional-govt-accuses-tigrayan-forces-of-crossing-border-and-attacking-civilians-in-violation-of-pretoria-agreement/?amp=1
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#Context: The reported hostilities in the #Afar region today come amid deepening political and military divisions within the #Tigray region and the emergence of a splinter armed group known as the “Tigray Peace Force (TPF),” which operates along the Afar–Tigray border and opposes the TPLF leadership in Tigray.
Leaders of the TPF claim they are operating in what they describe as “a free land.” Earlier this month, Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede, rejected that claim, stating, “the free land is not inside Tigray; the free land is inside the Afar Regional State.”
Tadesse said differences with the group must be resolved peacefully, but cautioned that “any provocation coming from the Afar Region will be considered to be from the Afar Gov't or the Federal Gov't, and will not be considered as being carried out by Tegaru.”
He further called on all armed groups operating in the Afar Regional State to “lay down their weapons” and commit to dialogue.
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Leaders of the TPF claim they are operating in what they describe as “a free land.” Earlier this month, Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede, rejected that claim, stating, “the free land is not inside Tigray; the free land is inside the Afar Regional State.”
Tadesse said differences with the group must be resolved peacefully, but cautioned that “any provocation coming from the Afar Region will be considered to be from the Afar Gov't or the Federal Gov't, and will not be considered as being carried out by Tegaru.”
He further called on all armed groups operating in the Afar Regional State to “lay down their weapons” and commit to dialogue.
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#Sudan: Dozens killed in attack on funeral in Kordofan region
A deadly drone attack took place in el-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state, as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces were preparing to launch an assault on the army in the region.
At least 40 people were killed in an attack on a funeral in el-Obeid, a key city in Sudan's central Kordofan region which is contested by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the army.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported the attack on Wednesday, but did not specify when the attack occurred or who were the perpetrators. According to the Sudan Tribune and other local media outlets, the RSF launched drone strikes targeting a funeral service in el-Obeid on Monday.
"Local sources report that at least 40 civilians were killed and dozens injured yesterday in an attack on a funeral gathering in el-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan State," the UN's agency said.
"Once again, OCHA calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and for all parties to protect civilians and respect international humanitarian law."
https://www.dw.com/en/sudan-dozens-killed-in-attack-on-funeral-in-kordofan-region/a-74633847
A deadly drone attack took place in el-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state, as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces were preparing to launch an assault on the army in the region.
At least 40 people were killed in an attack on a funeral in el-Obeid, a key city in Sudan's central Kordofan region which is contested by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the army.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported the attack on Wednesday, but did not specify when the attack occurred or who were the perpetrators. According to the Sudan Tribune and other local media outlets, the RSF launched drone strikes targeting a funeral service in el-Obeid on Monday.
"Local sources report that at least 40 civilians were killed and dozens injured yesterday in an attack on a funeral gathering in el-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan State," the UN's agency said.
"Once again, OCHA calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and for all parties to protect civilians and respect international humanitarian law."
https://www.dw.com/en/sudan-dozens-killed-in-attack-on-funeral-in-kordofan-region/a-74633847
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Sudan: Dozens killed in attack on funeral in Kordofan region
A deadly drone attack took place in el-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state, as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces were preparing to launch an assault on the army in the region.
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News: #Ethiopia, #Russia hold high-level talks to deepen cooperation in industry, energy, and infrastructure
Ethiopia and Russia have conducted high-level discussions to advance bilateral cooperation in key sectors including industry, energy, and infrastructure, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos and Finance Minister Ahmed Shide met with Maxim S. Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Russian Presidential Executive Office, and Maxim Reshetnikov, Russia’s Minister of Economic Development, for talks covering a wide range of strategic and economic issues.
During the discussions, FM Gedion encouraged Russian investment in agriculture, manufacturing, ICT, and mineral development, as well as joint ventures in fertilizer production, metallurgy, and energy infrastructure, including nuclear and renewable energy projects.
According to a report by the Russian news agency, Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov stated...
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Ethiopia and Russia have conducted high-level discussions to advance bilateral cooperation in key sectors including industry, energy, and infrastructure, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos and Finance Minister Ahmed Shide met with Maxim S. Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Russian Presidential Executive Office, and Maxim Reshetnikov, Russia’s Minister of Economic Development, for talks covering a wide range of strategic and economic issues.
During the discussions, FM Gedion encouraged Russian investment in agriculture, manufacturing, ICT, and mineral development, as well as joint ventures in fertilizer production, metallurgy, and energy infrastructure, including nuclear and renewable energy projects.
According to a report by the Russian news agency, Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov stated...
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#Gold mining boom drives 470% surge in HD Hyundai Infracore sales in #Ethiopia
Sales of construction machinery by HD #Hyundai Infracore in Ethiopia have surged by 470% this year, driven by rising demand from the country’s expanding gold mining sector, Business Korea reported.
According to the report, the company’s construction equipment brand, DEVELON, recorded sales of around 1,300 units in the Ethiopian market in 2025, a sharp increase compared to the same period last year. The 36-ton Develon excavator (DX360) was the leading model, accounting for more than 1,100 of the total units sold, representing over 90% of sales.
HD Hyundai Infracore attributed the performance to growing mining development projects and its continued strategy to strengthen operations in emerging #African markets.
Ethiopia’s mining industry, characterized by small- and medium-scale operations...
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Sales of construction machinery by HD #Hyundai Infracore in Ethiopia have surged by 470% this year, driven by rising demand from the country’s expanding gold mining sector, Business Korea reported.
According to the report, the company’s construction equipment brand, DEVELON, recorded sales of around 1,300 units in the Ethiopian market in 2025, a sharp increase compared to the same period last year. The 36-ton Develon excavator (DX360) was the leading model, accounting for more than 1,100 of the total units sold, representing over 90% of sales.
HD Hyundai Infracore attributed the performance to growing mining development projects and its continued strategy to strengthen operations in emerging #African markets.
Ethiopia’s mining industry, characterized by small- and medium-scale operations...
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#Amhara police seize weapons and ammunition smuggled from #Sudan en route to militants
The Amhara Regional State has announced that regional police forces intercepted a cache of weapons and ammunition allegedly smuggled from Sudan and destined for armed groups operating within the region.
“The weapons & ammunition intended for the illegal group have been brought under police control,” said Commander Misganaw Kassie, Head of the #West_Gondar Zone Police Department, according to information released by the Amhara Regional Communication Bureau.
Commander Misganaw explained that the contraband shipment was being transported from Sudan on four motorcycles & was intercepted while attempting to cross into the region through Mert Gelego Kebele in Qwara Woreda.
According to the Bureau, security forces conducted intensive surveillance operations & seized the illegal cargo at a location known....
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The Amhara Regional State has announced that regional police forces intercepted a cache of weapons and ammunition allegedly smuggled from Sudan and destined for armed groups operating within the region.
“The weapons & ammunition intended for the illegal group have been brought under police control,” said Commander Misganaw Kassie, Head of the #West_Gondar Zone Police Department, according to information released by the Amhara Regional Communication Bureau.
Commander Misganaw explained that the contraband shipment was being transported from Sudan on four motorcycles & was intercepted while attempting to cross into the region through Mert Gelego Kebele in Qwara Woreda.
According to the Bureau, security forces conducted intensive surveillance operations & seized the illegal cargo at a location known....
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#IMF delegation visits #Ethiopia Commodity Exchange to review economic reform progress
A high-level delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has visited the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (#ECX) as part of its mission to review Ethiopia’s ongoing economic reform agenda and assess the performance of key market institutions contributing to national growth, according to a statement from the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration issued on 5 November 2025.
The IMF team, led by Mr. Christopher, an economist from the IMF’s Strategy, Policy, and Review Department, held discussions with ECX management to gain insights into the Exchange’s market operations, infrastructure, and its broader role in supporting Ethiopia’s macroeconomic stability.
Welcoming the delegation, Kidest Sitotaw, Deputy CEO for Trade and Market Operations, provided an overview of ECX’s achievements and....
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A high-level delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has visited the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (#ECX) as part of its mission to review Ethiopia’s ongoing economic reform agenda and assess the performance of key market institutions contributing to national growth, according to a statement from the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration issued on 5 November 2025.
The IMF team, led by Mr. Christopher, an economist from the IMF’s Strategy, Policy, and Review Department, held discussions with ECX management to gain insights into the Exchange’s market operations, infrastructure, and its broader role in supporting Ethiopia’s macroeconomic stability.
Welcoming the delegation, Kidest Sitotaw, Deputy CEO for Trade and Market Operations, provided an overview of ECX’s achievements and....
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#Op_ed: Beneath Ceasefire: #Tigray’s children trapped in cycle of trauma, exploitation
More than two years after the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, “Tigray’s children remain trapped in trauma, displacement, and exploitation,” writes Batseba Seifu in this op-ed.
According to the author, “the humanitarian collapse… has created fertile ground for predators and profiteers,” as traffickers target displaced children with false promises of employment before selling them into forced labor or sexual servitude. Batseba notes, “Boys as young as 12 are smuggled to farms and informal mining sites, while girls are trafficked for domestic or sexual exploitation.”
The author calls for immediate and concrete action: accountability for perpetrators, the restoration of robust child protection systems, enhanced cross-border cooperation to combat trafficking, and comprehensive, survivor-centered care.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53431
More than two years after the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, “Tigray’s children remain trapped in trauma, displacement, and exploitation,” writes Batseba Seifu in this op-ed.
According to the author, “the humanitarian collapse… has created fertile ground for predators and profiteers,” as traffickers target displaced children with false promises of employment before selling them into forced labor or sexual servitude. Batseba notes, “Boys as young as 12 are smuggled to farms and informal mining sites, while girls are trafficked for domestic or sexual exploitation.”
The author calls for immediate and concrete action: accountability for perpetrators, the restoration of robust child protection systems, enhanced cross-border cooperation to combat trafficking, and comprehensive, survivor-centered care.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53431
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#Ethiopia’s grand renaissance dam: What lessons can #Uganda learn?
On September 9, 2025, the Ethiopian prime minister, Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (#GERD), a towering 145-metre-tall engineering and architectural marvel.
The GERD is projected to generate 5,100MW of electricity at full capacity, which will double Ethiopia’s power output. Crucially, it will provide electricity to an estimated 60 per cent of Ethiopians who currently have no access and contribute to the country’s growing industrial power needs.
Consequently, Ethiopia offers critical lessons for Uganda. Estimated to have cost about $5 billion, Africa’s largest power plant was financed through a combination of government funds, bonds and contributions from Ethiopians both at home and in the diaspora.
In contrast, many power projects in Ugandan face insufficient funding, which leads to delays in commissioning the plant.
https://observer.ug/news/ethiopias-grand-renaissance-dam-what-lessons-can-uganda-learn/
On September 9, 2025, the Ethiopian prime minister, Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (#GERD), a towering 145-metre-tall engineering and architectural marvel.
The GERD is projected to generate 5,100MW of electricity at full capacity, which will double Ethiopia’s power output. Crucially, it will provide electricity to an estimated 60 per cent of Ethiopians who currently have no access and contribute to the country’s growing industrial power needs.
Consequently, Ethiopia offers critical lessons for Uganda. Estimated to have cost about $5 billion, Africa’s largest power plant was financed through a combination of government funds, bonds and contributions from Ethiopians both at home and in the diaspora.
In contrast, many power projects in Ugandan face insufficient funding, which leads to delays in commissioning the plant.
https://observer.ug/news/ethiopias-grand-renaissance-dam-what-lessons-can-uganda-learn/
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News: Political parties’ council warns legal and security conditions threaten free and fair #Election, urges reforms ahead of 7th general Poll
The #Ethiopian Political Parties Joint Council (EPPJC) has urged the government and relevant institutions to revise existing election laws and address security challenges that it says could undermine the credibility of the upcoming 7th General Election.
In a letter issued on 5 November 2025, the Council warned that “the current legal framework and peace and security conditions in the country do not allow political parties to operate freely,” adding that these constraints risk preventing a fair and competitive electoral process.
The Council said it is working to ensure that the next national election will be “freer, fairer, more peaceful, and more democratic than any previous one,” and that the results are acceptable to all stakeholders, including voters, political parties, and observers.
It highlighted four key areas....
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The #Ethiopian Political Parties Joint Council (EPPJC) has urged the government and relevant institutions to revise existing election laws and address security challenges that it says could undermine the credibility of the upcoming 7th General Election.
In a letter issued on 5 November 2025, the Council warned that “the current legal framework and peace and security conditions in the country do not allow political parties to operate freely,” adding that these constraints risk preventing a fair and competitive electoral process.
The Council said it is working to ensure that the next national election will be “freer, fairer, more peaceful, and more democratic than any previous one,” and that the results are acceptable to all stakeholders, including voters, political parties, and observers.
It highlighted four key areas....
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News: #African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights finds Ethiopia violated rights of indigenous peoples over #Kuraz Sugar Project
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (#ACHPR) has found that the #Ethiopian government violated the rights of indigenous peoples in the Lower Omo Valley in relation to the Kuraz Sugar Project, while clearing the country of violations linked to the controversial Gibe III dam.
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) has found the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in violation of Article 22(1) of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, which guarantees “the right to economic, social and cultural development with due regard to their freedom and identity & in the equal enjoyment of the common heritage of mankind.”
However, the Commission “found that the Respondent State has not violated the provisions of Articles 20(1), 21(1), 22(1) (in respect of Gibe III dam) & 24 of the African Charter,” ...
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The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (#ACHPR) has found that the #Ethiopian government violated the rights of indigenous peoples in the Lower Omo Valley in relation to the Kuraz Sugar Project, while clearing the country of violations linked to the controversial Gibe III dam.
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) has found the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in violation of Article 22(1) of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, which guarantees “the right to economic, social and cultural development with due regard to their freedom and identity & in the equal enjoyment of the common heritage of mankind.”
However, the Commission “found that the Respondent State has not violated the provisions of Articles 20(1), 21(1), 22(1) (in respect of Gibe III dam) & 24 of the African Charter,” ...
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News: War-Caused environmental damage in #Tigray estimated at over USD 46 Billion, forest sector identified as hardest hit – CITG report
The Commission of Inquiry on ‘Tigray Genocide’ (#CITG) has released a comprehensive report documenting extensive destruction to Tigray’s natural resources and environment as a result of the war that erupted in November 2020.
According to the report, the assessment—conducted across six zones and all accessible districts—estimated the total damage and losses at more than USD 46 billion, with the forest sector identified as the hardest hit.
The findings reveal widespread deforestation, severe soil degradation, & the collapse of biodiversity caused by military operations, artillery bombardment, looting, and the breakdown of environmental management systems during the conflict & subsequent blockade.
The report attributes most of the damage to the #Ethiopian National Defense Forces (#ENDF), the #Eritrean Defense Forces (#EDF), & #Amhara...
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The Commission of Inquiry on ‘Tigray Genocide’ (#CITG) has released a comprehensive report documenting extensive destruction to Tigray’s natural resources and environment as a result of the war that erupted in November 2020.
According to the report, the assessment—conducted across six zones and all accessible districts—estimated the total damage and losses at more than USD 46 billion, with the forest sector identified as the hardest hit.
The findings reveal widespread deforestation, severe soil degradation, & the collapse of biodiversity caused by military operations, artillery bombardment, looting, and the breakdown of environmental management systems during the conflict & subsequent blockade.
The report attributes most of the damage to the #Ethiopian National Defense Forces (#ENDF), the #Eritrean Defense Forces (#EDF), & #Amhara...
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53452
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#Sudan’s paramilitary group agrees on truce proposed by #US-led mediator group
The Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group that has been at war with the Sudanese military for over two years, said Thursday it has agreed to a humanitarian truce proposed by a U.S.-led mediator group known as the Quad.
The agreement to the proposal comes more than a week after the RSF seized el-Fasher city which had been under siege for over 18 months. It was also the last Sudanese military stronghold in Sudan’s western Darfur region.
“The Rapid Support Forces looks forward to implementing the agreement and immediately commencing discussions on arrangements for a cessation of hostilities and the fundamental principles guiding the political process in Sudan, in a manner that addresses the root causes of the conflicts, ending the suffering of the Sudanese people,” an RSF statement read.
https://apnews.com/article/sudan-talks-paramilitaries-agrees-truce-c95d461ffb963f6a0214cb717b11c488
The Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group that has been at war with the Sudanese military for over two years, said Thursday it has agreed to a humanitarian truce proposed by a U.S.-led mediator group known as the Quad.
The agreement to the proposal comes more than a week after the RSF seized el-Fasher city which had been under siege for over 18 months. It was also the last Sudanese military stronghold in Sudan’s western Darfur region.
“The Rapid Support Forces looks forward to implementing the agreement and immediately commencing discussions on arrangements for a cessation of hostilities and the fundamental principles guiding the political process in Sudan, in a manner that addresses the root causes of the conflicts, ending the suffering of the Sudanese people,” an RSF statement read.
https://apnews.com/article/sudan-talks-paramilitaries-agrees-truce-c95d461ffb963f6a0214cb717b11c488
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Strengthening #Nigeria’s primary health system with lessons from #Ethiopia
On 22 October 2025, Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare approved and released 32.9 billion Naira under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), the third disbursement this year.
In 2023, under the Renewed Hope Agenda, the Federal Government launched the Primary Health Care Revitalisation Plan as part of the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII). The goal was to revitalise about 17,600 primary health care centres (PHCs) by 2027, ensuring at least one fully functional PHC in every ward.
However, as of September 2025, more than two years after, only 1,295 PHCs had reached the required standard.
Ethiopia operates a mixed financing system for its PHCs; The government treasury is the main source of funding, covering about 32.2 % of total health expenditure.....
https://nigeriahealthwatch.medium.com/strengthening-nigerias-primary-health-system-with-lessons-from-ethiopia-798a172e60aa
On 22 October 2025, Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare approved and released 32.9 billion Naira under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), the third disbursement this year.
In 2023, under the Renewed Hope Agenda, the Federal Government launched the Primary Health Care Revitalisation Plan as part of the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII). The goal was to revitalise about 17,600 primary health care centres (PHCs) by 2027, ensuring at least one fully functional PHC in every ward.
However, as of September 2025, more than two years after, only 1,295 PHCs had reached the required standard.
Ethiopia operates a mixed financing system for its PHCs; The government treasury is the main source of funding, covering about 32.2 % of total health expenditure.....
https://nigeriahealthwatch.medium.com/strengthening-nigerias-primary-health-system-with-lessons-from-ethiopia-798a172e60aa
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News: #Safaricom #Ethiopia reports 53% drop in losses, citing forex reforms and stabilizing security in Oromia and Tigray
Safaricom Ethiopia has reported a 52.83 percent reduction in losses for the six months ending September 2025, signaling a positive turnaround in its operations. The company attributed the improvement to ongoing foreign exchange reforms and a stabilizing security situation in key regions, including #Tigray and #Oromia, The EastAfrican newspaper reports on its website.
According to The EastAfrican, Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia (STE) Plc, the Ethiopian subsidiary of Kenya’s Safaricom Plc, narrowed its losses to Ksh13.3 billion (approximately USD 103.1 million) in the first half of the 2025/26 financial year, down from Ksh28.2 billion (USD 218.6 million) in the same period last year.
The report said this represents a 52.83 percent decline in losses, marking a notable turnaround for the company since it launched commercial operation...
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53460
Safaricom Ethiopia has reported a 52.83 percent reduction in losses for the six months ending September 2025, signaling a positive turnaround in its operations. The company attributed the improvement to ongoing foreign exchange reforms and a stabilizing security situation in key regions, including #Tigray and #Oromia, The EastAfrican newspaper reports on its website.
According to The EastAfrican, Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia (STE) Plc, the Ethiopian subsidiary of Kenya’s Safaricom Plc, narrowed its losses to Ksh13.3 billion (approximately USD 103.1 million) in the first half of the 2025/26 financial year, down from Ksh28.2 billion (USD 218.6 million) in the same period last year.
The report said this represents a 52.83 percent decline in losses, marking a notable turnaround for the company since it launched commercial operation...
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53460
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