#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...
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53452
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...
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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...
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No criminal charges for #Boeing over fatal 737 Max jet crashes
A #US judge dropped criminal charges against Boeing on Thursday over deadly crashes of its 737 MAX 8 aircraft as part of an agreement between the company and prosecutors, AFP reports.
Judge Reed O'Connor's decision stemmed from a May 23 agreement between the Department of Justice (#DoJ) and the aircraft manufacturer to resolve the case over two crashes that resulted in 346 fatalities.
Under the deal, Boeing will pay $1.1 billion in return for the dismissal of a charge of "conspiracy to defraud the United States" over its conduct in the certification of the MAX, according to a federal filing.
The amount includes a $244 million fine, $445 million for a compensation fund for families of victims, and $455 million to strengthen safety, quality and compliance programs at Boeing. The accord, a "non-prosecution agreement,"...
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A #US judge dropped criminal charges against Boeing on Thursday over deadly crashes of its 737 MAX 8 aircraft as part of an agreement between the company and prosecutors, AFP reports.
Judge Reed O'Connor's decision stemmed from a May 23 agreement between the Department of Justice (#DoJ) and the aircraft manufacturer to resolve the case over two crashes that resulted in 346 fatalities.
Under the deal, Boeing will pay $1.1 billion in return for the dismissal of a charge of "conspiracy to defraud the United States" over its conduct in the certification of the MAX, according to a federal filing.
The amount includes a $244 million fine, $445 million for a compensation fund for families of victims, and $455 million to strengthen safety, quality and compliance programs at Boeing. The accord, a "non-prosecution agreement,"...
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#Commentary: Genesis of Two Digital Cities: Social Media as dual polis; rise of virtual serfdom in #Ethiopia
Social media, from its early forms to platforms like TikTok, has become a "simultaneously redemptive and corrosive polis" in Ethiopia, writes Guyo Wariyo Aba-Jirma. While offering liberating potential, it has produced a "fractured digital polity characterized by hyper-polarization."
He notes that TikTok, in particular, has emerged as a forum where users are “rendered incapable of critically interrogating… manipulative perils,” allowing “virality [to] supplant veracity, and spectacle [to be] privileged over substance.” State crackdowns target dissent, while pro-government actors operate under “de facto immunity,” enacting a “tragic reversal: from resistance to complicity.”
The author emphasizes that Ethiopia’s digital future hinges on “constitutional safeguards, pedagogical investments, and the moral clarity of its citizenry.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53456
Social media, from its early forms to platforms like TikTok, has become a "simultaneously redemptive and corrosive polis" in Ethiopia, writes Guyo Wariyo Aba-Jirma. While offering liberating potential, it has produced a "fractured digital polity characterized by hyper-polarization."
He notes that TikTok, in particular, has emerged as a forum where users are “rendered incapable of critically interrogating… manipulative perils,” allowing “virality [to] supplant veracity, and spectacle [to be] privileged over substance.” State crackdowns target dissent, while pro-government actors operate under “de facto immunity,” enacting a “tragic reversal: from resistance to complicity.”
The author emphasizes that Ethiopia’s digital future hinges on “constitutional safeguards, pedagogical investments, and the moral clarity of its citizenry.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53456
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#News_Analysis: #Tigray Interim Admn. denies crossing into #Afar, faults federal gov't for undermining Pretoria Agreement
The interim administration said the "accusation is entirely baseless. There has been no violation of the Afar–Tigray border, from either side." However, it said that “repeated attacks” had been carried out against Tigray by armed groups operating in Afar region, alleging that these forces were “organized and armed” with external support.
This is the second time in a month that the interim administration accused TPF of carrying out or planning to carry out attacks against Tigrayan forces.
The TPF was organized by Brigadier General Gebre-Egziabher Beyene, a former senior member of the Tigrayan forces, who claimed to have control over “four divisions” operating in both Afar and Tigray regional states.
Read the analysis here: https://addisstandard.com/?p=53465
The interim administration said the "accusation is entirely baseless. There has been no violation of the Afar–Tigray border, from either side." However, it said that “repeated attacks” had been carried out against Tigray by armed groups operating in Afar region, alleging that these forces were “organized and armed” with external support.
This is the second time in a month that the interim administration accused TPF of carrying out or planning to carry out attacks against Tigrayan forces.
The TPF was organized by Brigadier General Gebre-Egziabher Beyene, a former senior member of the Tigrayan forces, who claimed to have control over “four divisions” operating in both Afar and Tigray regional states.
Read the analysis here: https://addisstandard.com/?p=53465
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Camels replace cows as #Kenya battles drought
"God, God, God, protect them," chanted two herders, their eyes following a dozen #camels rushing toward acacia trees, oblivious to the dry riverbed in northern Kenya where it hasn't rained since April, AFP reports.
Sitting on the edge of a nearby well, Chapan Lolpusike recounted how his cows and oxen "all died" in the worst drought in four decades, caused by a succession of poor rainfall in 2021 and 2022.
After that, the herder made a sweeping change. "We no longer have cattle at home. We only raise camels," said Lolpusike, a member of the semi-nomadic Samburu community. Camels can graze on dry grasses, go more than a week without water, and produce up to six times more milk than cattle -- making them an increasingly necessary option in northern Kenya, an area particularly vulnerable to climate change.
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"God, God, God, protect them," chanted two herders, their eyes following a dozen #camels rushing toward acacia trees, oblivious to the dry riverbed in northern Kenya where it hasn't rained since April, AFP reports.
Sitting on the edge of a nearby well, Chapan Lolpusike recounted how his cows and oxen "all died" in the worst drought in four decades, caused by a succession of poor rainfall in 2021 and 2022.
After that, the herder made a sweeping change. "We no longer have cattle at home. We only raise camels," said Lolpusike, a member of the semi-nomadic Samburu community. Camels can graze on dry grasses, go more than a week without water, and produce up to six times more milk than cattle -- making them an increasingly necessary option in northern Kenya, an area particularly vulnerable to climate change.
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#Ethiopia among three African nations still covered by U.S. Temporary Protected Status after #South_Sudan’s exit
The #United_States government has officially terminated the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for South Sudan, ending protections for thousands of South Sudanese nationals who have lived and worked legally in the U.S. under humanitarian grounds, Africa Business Insider reports.
The decision, part of a broader U.S. immigration policy shift, has renewed attention on the few #African nations that continue to benefit from the program. According to the report, #Somalia, #Ethiopia, and #Sudan remain under TPS protection due to ongoing humanitarian crises that make safe repatriation impossible.
Ethiopia’s inclusion in the program, granted in 2022, was linked to the conflict in #Tigray and large-scale displacement
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The #United_States government has officially terminated the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for South Sudan, ending protections for thousands of South Sudanese nationals who have lived and worked legally in the U.S. under humanitarian grounds, Africa Business Insider reports.
The decision, part of a broader U.S. immigration policy shift, has renewed attention on the few #African nations that continue to benefit from the program. According to the report, #Somalia, #Ethiopia, and #Sudan remain under TPS protection due to ongoing humanitarian crises that make safe repatriation impossible.
Ethiopia’s inclusion in the program, granted in 2022, was linked to the conflict in #Tigray and large-scale displacement
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Feature: Two seasons of rain, but no relief: #Borana pastoralists battle to rise from devastating drought’s ruins
Residents of Borana Zone in #Ethiopia’s #Oromia Regional State, who lost more than three million livestock to the severe drought that struck between 2020 & 2023, say they have yet to recover from the devastating impact. Although two rainy seasons have passed since, most of the zone’s largely pastoralist population told Addis Standard that they continue to struggle to rebuild their livelihoods.
#Pastoralists interviewed said that both the government & non-governmental organizations should not only respond when such crises occur but also work proactively to transform pastoral livelihoods & strengthen resilience.
Jatani Dida, a resident of Yabello town, recalled that Borana has faced recurrent droughts for over five decades since the era of Gadaa Goba Bule (1977-1984).
https://addisstandard.com/two-seasons-of-rain-but-no-relief-borana-pastoralists-battle-to-rise-from-devastating-droughts-ruins/
Residents of Borana Zone in #Ethiopia’s #Oromia Regional State, who lost more than three million livestock to the severe drought that struck between 2020 & 2023, say they have yet to recover from the devastating impact. Although two rainy seasons have passed since, most of the zone’s largely pastoralist population told Addis Standard that they continue to struggle to rebuild their livelihoods.
#Pastoralists interviewed said that both the government & non-governmental organizations should not only respond when such crises occur but also work proactively to transform pastoral livelihoods & strengthen resilience.
Jatani Dida, a resident of Yabello town, recalled that Borana has faced recurrent droughts for over five decades since the era of Gadaa Goba Bule (1977-1984).
https://addisstandard.com/two-seasons-of-rain-but-no-relief-borana-pastoralists-battle-to-rise-from-devastating-droughts-ruins/
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News: #TPLF accuses #Ethiopian government of Drone Strike, says attack caused casualties among Tigray forces and civilians
The #Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has accused the Ethiopian government of carrying out a #drone_strike on the night of 6 November 2025, saying the attack caused casualties among members of the Tigray forces and residents of the area.
In a statement released on Thursday, the TPLF said the strike marked “a dangerous escalation” that puts the Pretoria Agreement at serious risk. “This drone strike has caused casualties among members of the Tigray Army and residents of the area,” the statement read, calling the attack “a complete violation of the Pretoria Agreement.”
The group accused the federal government of “openly escalating to the violation of the Agreement,” alleging that it has been obstructing the accord’s implementation...
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The #Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has accused the Ethiopian government of carrying out a #drone_strike on the night of 6 November 2025, saying the attack caused casualties among members of the Tigray forces and residents of the area.
In a statement released on Thursday, the TPLF said the strike marked “a dangerous escalation” that puts the Pretoria Agreement at serious risk. “This drone strike has caused casualties among members of the Tigray Army and residents of the area,” the statement read, calling the attack “a complete violation of the Pretoria Agreement.”
The group accused the federal government of “openly escalating to the violation of the Agreement,” alleging that it has been obstructing the accord’s implementation...
https://addisstandard.com/tplf-accuses-ethiopian-government-of-drone-strike-says-attack-caused-casualties-among-tigray-forces-and-civilians/
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