News: “No religious or ethnic motivation behind #Arsi Zone attack,” #Ethiopian Inter-Religious Council reports
The Ethiopian Inter-Religious Council (#EIRC) said its investigation confirmed that the attack in the Arsi Zone of #Oromia Regional State was not motivated by religion or ethnicity.
The Council recalled that it had established a task force comprising representatives of relevant stakeholders to investigate the situation in the Guna, Merti, Sherka, and Holonqo Wabi districts of the Arsi Zone. The task force was deployed to the affected areas on 4 November 2025.
According to the EIRC, the investigation team spent five consecutive days conducting field assessments in the four districts. On 10 November 2025, the committee’s chairperson and vice-chairperson publicly released the preliminary findings.
The report stated that the team “obtained information from local communities ...
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The Ethiopian Inter-Religious Council (#EIRC) said its investigation confirmed that the attack in the Arsi Zone of #Oromia Regional State was not motivated by religion or ethnicity.
The Council recalled that it had established a task force comprising representatives of relevant stakeholders to investigate the situation in the Guna, Merti, Sherka, and Holonqo Wabi districts of the Arsi Zone. The task force was deployed to the affected areas on 4 November 2025.
According to the EIRC, the investigation team spent five consecutive days conducting field assessments in the four districts. On 10 November 2025, the committee’s chairperson and vice-chairperson publicly released the preliminary findings.
The report stated that the team “obtained information from local communities ...
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World must act now to halt 'horrific atrocities' in #Sudan: #UN
UN rights chief urges urgent action to stop "horrific atrocities” in Sudan’s El-Fasher, warning the world must not wait for #genocide to be declared.
The world must act immediately to halt the "horrific atrocities" in Sudan's El-Fasher, the UN rights chief told AFP Monday, urging countries not to wait until a "genocide" was declared.
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has been at war with the regular army since April 2023, captured the last military stronghold in western Darfur on 26 October.
Since El-Fasher's takeover after a gruelling 18-month siege, the United Nations and rights monitors have reported widespread atrocities, including ethnically-driven killings and abductions.
"It's clear that atrocity crimes are being committed as we speak," UN Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk told AFP in an interview, stressing that the siege had in itself been "an atrocity crime".
"People were beleaguered and under siege, under horrific conditions, no food, hardly any water... We have reports of people having to eat animal feed, for example, eating peanut shells."
Pointing to the declaration of famine in some parts, he said it was "so desperate... with children dying of starvation".
Since the RSF had swept in, Turk said his office had received "credible evidence of mass killing; that when people are trying to flee this horrible situation, they get shot at".
"There are very serious reports of rape and sexual violence and gang rape, (and) we have very serious issues of killings of those who are supposedly collaborators," he said.
https://www.newarab.com/news/world-must-act-now-halt-horrific-atrocities-sudan-un
UN rights chief urges urgent action to stop "horrific atrocities” in Sudan’s El-Fasher, warning the world must not wait for #genocide to be declared.
The world must act immediately to halt the "horrific atrocities" in Sudan's El-Fasher, the UN rights chief told AFP Monday, urging countries not to wait until a "genocide" was declared.
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has been at war with the regular army since April 2023, captured the last military stronghold in western Darfur on 26 October.
Since El-Fasher's takeover after a gruelling 18-month siege, the United Nations and rights monitors have reported widespread atrocities, including ethnically-driven killings and abductions.
"It's clear that atrocity crimes are being committed as we speak," UN Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk told AFP in an interview, stressing that the siege had in itself been "an atrocity crime".
"People were beleaguered and under siege, under horrific conditions, no food, hardly any water... We have reports of people having to eat animal feed, for example, eating peanut shells."
Pointing to the declaration of famine in some parts, he said it was "so desperate... with children dying of starvation".
Since the RSF had swept in, Turk said his office had received "credible evidence of mass killing; that when people are trying to flee this horrible situation, they get shot at".
"There are very serious reports of rape and sexual violence and gang rape, (and) we have very serious issues of killings of those who are supposedly collaborators," he said.
https://www.newarab.com/news/world-must-act-now-halt-horrific-atrocities-sudan-un
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World must act now to halt 'horrific atrocities' in Sudan: UN
UN rights chief urges urgent action to stop "horrific atrocities” in Sudan’s El-Fasher, warning the world must not wait for genocide to be declared.
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#Ethiopia tapped to host COP32 climate summit
Ethiopia is set to be confirmed on Tuesday as host of the #COP32 climate summit in 2027, the president of this year's COP30 gathering told Reuters.
The choice of host for next year's COP31 remains a point of contention, however, with both #Australia and #Turkey vying for the 2026 event. Australia made its COP31 bid in partnership with the Pacific Islands, which are considered to be among the world's most vulnerable places to climate change.
Participating countries agreed in principle to hold the 2027 conference in Ethiopia’s capital, #Addis_Abeba, during the first day of Brazil's COP30 on Monday, COP30 President André Corrêa do Lago said.
The choice still needs to be formally adopted, which is expected to occur on Tuesday. A delegate from an industrialized country told Reuters they could not imagine why there would be a problem...
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Ethiopia is set to be confirmed on Tuesday as host of the #COP32 climate summit in 2027, the president of this year's COP30 gathering told Reuters.
The choice of host for next year's COP31 remains a point of contention, however, with both #Australia and #Turkey vying for the 2026 event. Australia made its COP31 bid in partnership with the Pacific Islands, which are considered to be among the world's most vulnerable places to climate change.
Participating countries agreed in principle to hold the 2027 conference in Ethiopia’s capital, #Addis_Abeba, during the first day of Brazil's COP30 on Monday, COP30 President André Corrêa do Lago said.
The choice still needs to be formally adopted, which is expected to occur on Tuesday. A delegate from an industrialized country told Reuters they could not imagine why there would be a problem...
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#Ethiopia: NISS detains 112 suspects, freezes 519 bank accounts over illicit foreign exchange schemes
The National Intelligence Security Service (#NISS) announced that it has detained 112 suspects allegedly & involved in coordinated illicit foreign exchange schemes & frozen 519 bank accounts linked to the operations.
The Service added that several foreign nationals are among those arrested, and various exhibits have been seized.
In a statement issued yesterday to local media, NISS said the arrests followed covert intelligence operations targeting organized networks engaged in illegal foreign exchange activities that “actively counteract the government’s macroeconomic reform efforts.”
According to the Service, the arrests were carried out through a joint operation involving the Financial Security Service, the Ethiopian Federal Police, regional security bodies, & community cooperation.
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The National Intelligence Security Service (#NISS) announced that it has detained 112 suspects allegedly & involved in coordinated illicit foreign exchange schemes & frozen 519 bank accounts linked to the operations.
The Service added that several foreign nationals are among those arrested, and various exhibits have been seized.
In a statement issued yesterday to local media, NISS said the arrests followed covert intelligence operations targeting organized networks engaged in illegal foreign exchange activities that “actively counteract the government’s macroeconomic reform efforts.”
According to the Service, the arrests were carried out through a joint operation involving the Financial Security Service, the Ethiopian Federal Police, regional security bodies, & community cooperation.
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'If I get kidnapped, who will take care of my son?': Crime is thriving in #Ethiopia's war-torn #Amhara region
Since the outbreak of conflict in April 2023 between the #Fano, an Amhara nationalist militia, and the Ethiopian army, kidnappings and abuses have become rampant, especially around #Bahir_Dar, the regional capital.
Every day, Dereje (names have been changed) drives the streets of Bahir Dar, the capital of the Amhara region in northwestern Ethiopia, in his blue and white "bajaj" – an iconic three-wheeled taxi found in every city across the country. The demanding job barely allows him to provide for his wife and two daughters. "But at least I can be sure of coming home at night," he confided.
While city traffic can be chaotic, it is far less dangerous than the regional roads, where the threat of being robbed by militia members is constant. In September 2024, while traveling.....
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Since the outbreak of conflict in April 2023 between the #Fano, an Amhara nationalist militia, and the Ethiopian army, kidnappings and abuses have become rampant, especially around #Bahir_Dar, the regional capital.
Every day, Dereje (names have been changed) drives the streets of Bahir Dar, the capital of the Amhara region in northwestern Ethiopia, in his blue and white "bajaj" – an iconic three-wheeled taxi found in every city across the country. The demanding job barely allows him to provide for his wife and two daughters. "But at least I can be sure of coming home at night," he confided.
While city traffic can be chaotic, it is far less dangerous than the regional roads, where the threat of being robbed by militia members is constant. In September 2024, while traveling.....
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#Djibouti's ruling party nominates President Guelleh for sixth term
Djibouti's ruling party nominates President Guelleh for sixth term. According to the party’s press release 8 november 2025 RPP has officially nominated Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic of Djibouti, as its candidate for the April 2026 presidential election.
The announcement was made during an extraordinary party congress at the Palais du Peuple, attended by supporters from across the country.
President Guelleh accepted the nomination with gratitude, reaffirming his commitment to unity, stability, and development amid global challenges.
It was reported that on 3 November 2025 Djibouti's parliament removed the age limit for presidents with a unanimous vote, opening the way for leader Ismail Omar Guelleh to run for a sixth term.
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Djibouti's ruling party nominates President Guelleh for sixth term. According to the party’s press release 8 november 2025 RPP has officially nominated Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic of Djibouti, as its candidate for the April 2026 presidential election.
The announcement was made during an extraordinary party congress at the Palais du Peuple, attended by supporters from across the country.
President Guelleh accepted the nomination with gratitude, reaffirming his commitment to unity, stability, and development amid global challenges.
It was reported that on 3 November 2025 Djibouti's parliament removed the age limit for presidents with a unanimous vote, opening the way for leader Ismail Omar Guelleh to run for a sixth term.
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#Op_ed: From Lifeline to Lost Legacy: How deliberate destruction of #cactus pear by former #TPLF-led admin in #Tigray devastates communities in Raya and Wejerat
This op-ed by The Raya Torch contends that #Raya and #Wejerat in Tigray long suffered “systematic political and economic exclusion under the previous regional governments led by the TPLF,” a “betrayal” that stripped communities of voice, opportunity, and infrastructure.
At the heart of this injustice, the article explains, lies the cactus pear, known locally as Beles or Kolahri—“a true pillar of life” that sustained livelihoods and ecosystems. Its destruction, the piece claims, was “a deliberate political act by the TPLF” to subdue dissenting communities.
According to The Raya Torch, annual losses from cactus fruit alone range from 30 to 92 billion birr, with cumulative losses estimated as high as 990 billion birr.
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This op-ed by The Raya Torch contends that #Raya and #Wejerat in Tigray long suffered “systematic political and economic exclusion under the previous regional governments led by the TPLF,” a “betrayal” that stripped communities of voice, opportunity, and infrastructure.
At the heart of this injustice, the article explains, lies the cactus pear, known locally as Beles or Kolahri—“a true pillar of life” that sustained livelihoods and ecosystems. Its destruction, the piece claims, was “a deliberate political act by the TPLF” to subdue dissenting communities.
According to The Raya Torch, annual losses from cactus fruit alone range from 30 to 92 billion birr, with cumulative losses estimated as high as 990 billion birr.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53575
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#Ethiopian freight industry delegation visits #UK to strengthen logistics partnership
A high-level delegation from the Ethiopian Freight Forwarders and Shipping Agents Association (EFFSAA) has concluded a working visit to the United Kingdom, hosted by the British International Freight Association (#BIFA).
According to information from BIFA, the visit followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in May 2025, aimed at supporting the modernization of Ethiopia’s freight and logistics sector through training, capacity building, and knowledge exchange.
During the visit, delegates from EFFSAA and representatives of key Ethiopian logistics institutions held discussions with BIFA’s leadership and toured dnata at #Heathrow Airport, #London Gateway Port, and the TT Club. The meetings focused on operational standards, digitalization, and sustainable supply chain practices...
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A high-level delegation from the Ethiopian Freight Forwarders and Shipping Agents Association (EFFSAA) has concluded a working visit to the United Kingdom, hosted by the British International Freight Association (#BIFA).
According to information from BIFA, the visit followed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in May 2025, aimed at supporting the modernization of Ethiopia’s freight and logistics sector through training, capacity building, and knowledge exchange.
During the visit, delegates from EFFSAA and representatives of key Ethiopian logistics institutions held discussions with BIFA’s leadership and toured dnata at #Heathrow Airport, #London Gateway Port, and the TT Club. The meetings focused on operational standards, digitalization, and sustainable supply chain practices...
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Salsay Weyane #Tigray accuses federal government of fuelling tensions, warns ‘renewed conflict is looming’
#Salsay_Weyane Tigray has accused the Government of #Ethiopia of deepening political tensions with Tigray by refusing to implement the #Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA), warning that escalating rhetoric and “dangerous actions” are heightening the risk of a return to war.
In a new press release on Monday, the party said the Tigrayan people have “repeatedly called on the Government of Ethiopia to stabilize political tensions with Tigray and beyond through dialogue, not escalation,” but claimed those calls have gone unanswered.
“Instead of responding positively, the government has intensified its refusal to implement the Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement,” the statement said, adding that the growing “propaganda of war” by civil and military officials on ...
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#Salsay_Weyane Tigray has accused the Government of #Ethiopia of deepening political tensions with Tigray by refusing to implement the #Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA), warning that escalating rhetoric and “dangerous actions” are heightening the risk of a return to war.
In a new press release on Monday, the party said the Tigrayan people have “repeatedly called on the Government of Ethiopia to stabilize political tensions with Tigray and beyond through dialogue, not escalation,” but claimed those calls have gone unanswered.
“Instead of responding positively, the government has intensified its refusal to implement the Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement,” the statement said, adding that the growing “propaganda of war” by civil and military officials on ...
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*Ep. O1: The Manufacture of War Narratives*
In this first episode, Tsedale Lemma, the Host of ‘The Standard Signal’, a podcast by Addis Standard, speaks with Semhal Meles about the escalating narratives of war between Ethiopia’s federal and Tigray governments, and the broader aspects of political economy that sustain recurring cycles of violence.
📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube
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*Editor’s note: This conversation was recorded on 06 November 2025.*
#TheStandardSignal
#Episode01
#WarNarratives
A #Conversation between #TsedaleLemma and
#SemhalMeles
In this first episode, Tsedale Lemma, the Host of ‘The Standard Signal’, a podcast by Addis Standard, speaks with Semhal Meles about the escalating narratives of war between Ethiopia’s federal and Tigray governments, and the broader aspects of political economy that sustain recurring cycles of violence.
📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube
👉 https://youtu.be/WEHuTiHnQNg?si=7B-ULCJ2SP1etfmY
*Editor’s note: This conversation was recorded on 06 November 2025.*
#TheStandardSignal
#Episode01
#WarNarratives
A #Conversation between #TsedaleLemma and
#SemhalMeles
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#Sudan relief operations are on the brink of collapse, #UN agency warns
The U.N. migration agency warned on Tuesday that humanitarian efforts in Sudan’s war-torn North Darfur region might come to a complete halt unless immediate funding and safe delivery of relief supplies are ensured.
“Despite the rising need, humanitarian operations are now on the brink of collapse,” the International Organization for Migration (#IOM) said in a statement. It added: “Warehouses are nearly empty, aid convoys face significant insecurity, and access restrictions continue to prevent the delivery of sufficient aid.”
The IOM said more funding is needed to ease the humanitarian impact of the war between the Sudanese army and its rival, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The agency warned of “an even greater catastrophe” if its appeal went unheeded.
“Our teams are responding, but insecurity and depleted supplies mean we are only reaching...
https://apnews.com/article/sudan-fasher-rsf-war-un-bbb86d02696b4e8b710cc16587a8393f
The U.N. migration agency warned on Tuesday that humanitarian efforts in Sudan’s war-torn North Darfur region might come to a complete halt unless immediate funding and safe delivery of relief supplies are ensured.
“Despite the rising need, humanitarian operations are now on the brink of collapse,” the International Organization for Migration (#IOM) said in a statement. It added: “Warehouses are nearly empty, aid convoys face significant insecurity, and access restrictions continue to prevent the delivery of sufficient aid.”
The IOM said more funding is needed to ease the humanitarian impact of the war between the Sudanese army and its rival, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The agency warned of “an even greater catastrophe” if its appeal went unheeded.
“Our teams are responding, but insecurity and depleted supplies mean we are only reaching...
https://apnews.com/article/sudan-fasher-rsf-war-un-bbb86d02696b4e8b710cc16587a8393f
#Eritrean asylum seeker jailed in the UK for assaulting three police officers
An Eritrean asylum seeker has been sentenced to 12 months in prison in the United Kingdom after assaulting three police officers at a migrant accommodation facility in Gloucester.
Ismail Ahmedsalih, 34, pleaded guilty to charges of assaulting three police constables and affray during an incident at the Ibis Hotel in Gloucester on 27 August 2025. The hotel, used to house asylum seekers under a government program, was the scene of a serious disturbance involving Ahmedsalih.
Police said three officers were assaulted while attempting to arrest him during the incident, though none required hospital treatment.
Court documents show that Ahmedsalih also became violent while in custody at Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court, where he appeared ....
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15277213/Eritrean-asylum-seeker-attacked-three-police-officers-migrant-hotel-going-berserk-taxpayer-funded-accommodation-kicking-court-cells-case.html
An Eritrean asylum seeker has been sentenced to 12 months in prison in the United Kingdom after assaulting three police officers at a migrant accommodation facility in Gloucester.
Ismail Ahmedsalih, 34, pleaded guilty to charges of assaulting three police constables and affray during an incident at the Ibis Hotel in Gloucester on 27 August 2025. The hotel, used to house asylum seekers under a government program, was the scene of a serious disturbance involving Ahmedsalih.
Police said three officers were assaulted while attempting to arrest him during the incident, though none required hospital treatment.
Court documents show that Ahmedsalih also became violent while in custody at Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court, where he appeared ....
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15277213/Eritrean-asylum-seeker-attacked-three-police-officers-migrant-hotel-going-berserk-taxpayer-funded-accommodation-kicking-court-cells-case.html
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News: #Egypt’s Foreign Minister meets al-Burhan in Port Sudan, conveys Sisi’s message and discusses #Sudan crisis, #Nile issues
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, met with General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council, in #Port_Sudan on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing conflict in Sudan and issues related to cooperation on the Nile River, according to Egypt’s State Information Service (SIS).
During the meeting, which also involved Sudanese Foreign Minister Mohieldin Salem, Abdelatty conveyed a message from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to al-Burhan, reaffirming Cairo’s solidarity with Sudan & support for its unity, stability, and sovereignty.
According to the statement, the two sides discussed the latest developments in Sudan & underlined the importance of safeguarding Sudan’s territorial integrity & national institutions...
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Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, met with General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council, in #Port_Sudan on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing conflict in Sudan and issues related to cooperation on the Nile River, according to Egypt’s State Information Service (SIS).
During the meeting, which also involved Sudanese Foreign Minister Mohieldin Salem, Abdelatty conveyed a message from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to al-Burhan, reaffirming Cairo’s solidarity with Sudan & support for its unity, stability, and sovereignty.
According to the statement, the two sides discussed the latest developments in Sudan & underlined the importance of safeguarding Sudan’s territorial integrity & national institutions...
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News: Protests held in #Afar woredas demanding #Tigray Forces withdraw from villages occupied in Megale
Protests condemning an attack by Tigray security forces in Tonsa Kebele of #Megale Woreda in the Afar Regional State and demanding the withdrawal of the forces from occupied villages have been held across several Woredas of the region over the past two days, residents and officials told Addis Standard.
A resident of Tonsa Kebele, who requested anonymity for security reasons, said Tigray forces have taken control of the villages of Wara’a, Karfatu, Milki, Mila, Warqa, Doya, and Qela Gobe.
“A number of residents were forced to leave their homes,” the resident said, adding that “the majority of the displaced are now facing severe hardship due to the scorching sun during the day and the cold at night.”
A humanitarian aid source in the Afar Region, quoted by AFP, confirmed the attack...
https://addisstandard.com/protests-held-in-afar-woredas-demanding-tigray-forces-withdraw-from-villages-occupied-in-megale/
Protests condemning an attack by Tigray security forces in Tonsa Kebele of #Megale Woreda in the Afar Regional State and demanding the withdrawal of the forces from occupied villages have been held across several Woredas of the region over the past two days, residents and officials told Addis Standard.
A resident of Tonsa Kebele, who requested anonymity for security reasons, said Tigray forces have taken control of the villages of Wara’a, Karfatu, Milki, Mila, Warqa, Doya, and Qela Gobe.
“A number of residents were forced to leave their homes,” the resident said, adding that “the majority of the displaced are now facing severe hardship due to the scorching sun during the day and the cold at night.”
A humanitarian aid source in the Afar Region, quoted by AFP, confirmed the attack...
https://addisstandard.com/protests-held-in-afar-woredas-demanding-tigray-forces-withdraw-from-villages-occupied-in-megale/
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The unbroken spirits: Northern #Ethiopian women carrying generations forward
In the hills of #Tigray, where displacement has reshaped daily life, strength often reveals itself in small, steady gestures. Belaynesh grips her white jerrycan with steady hands. What once felt unbearably heavy now feels lighter, almost routine. With new water points nearby & protection services in place, the endless walks and the fear that once shadowed her have finally begun to fade.
Often cast as the most vulnerable, women in displacement settings stand as powerful examples of strength. In this chapter, they show us how they live, how they parent with grace and raise their children with dignity in the face of adversity, all while passing on the most important values of life to the next generation.
A humble beginning
‘Sitting around wasn’t helping, so I started selling....
https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/news-stories/stories/unbroken-spirits-northern-ethiopian-women-carrying-generations-forward_en
In the hills of #Tigray, where displacement has reshaped daily life, strength often reveals itself in small, steady gestures. Belaynesh grips her white jerrycan with steady hands. What once felt unbearably heavy now feels lighter, almost routine. With new water points nearby & protection services in place, the endless walks and the fear that once shadowed her have finally begun to fade.
Often cast as the most vulnerable, women in displacement settings stand as powerful examples of strength. In this chapter, they show us how they live, how they parent with grace and raise their children with dignity in the face of adversity, all while passing on the most important values of life to the next generation.
A humble beginning
‘Sitting around wasn’t helping, so I started selling....
https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/news-stories/stories/unbroken-spirits-northern-ethiopian-women-carrying-generations-forward_en
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#Commentary: #Ethiopia’s Maritime Bet: From strategic vision to diplomatic hesitation on MoU with #Somaliland
The January 2024 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland was intended to be “a potential seismic shift in the Horn of Africa's geopolitical architecture,” writes Gulaid Yusuf Idaan. He argues, however, that its collapse represents “the central failure of Ethiopia's contemporary foreign policy… because of #Addis_Abeba's inability to execute its own strategic vision.”
The author recalls that the international backlash, led by #Somalia’s condemnation and pressure from others, was swift, resulting in “Ethiopia's subsequent retreat,” which “transformed the agreement from a potential geopolitical realignment into yet another provisional access arrangement.”
Idaan emphasizes that the failure was rooted in Ethiopia’s “structural constraints,” noting that “the Somaliland MoU was not defeated primarily by external pressure."
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53582
The January 2024 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland was intended to be “a potential seismic shift in the Horn of Africa's geopolitical architecture,” writes Gulaid Yusuf Idaan. He argues, however, that its collapse represents “the central failure of Ethiopia's contemporary foreign policy… because of #Addis_Abeba's inability to execute its own strategic vision.”
The author recalls that the international backlash, led by #Somalia’s condemnation and pressure from others, was swift, resulting in “Ethiopia's subsequent retreat,” which “transformed the agreement from a potential geopolitical realignment into yet another provisional access arrangement.”
Idaan emphasizes that the failure was rooted in Ethiopia’s “structural constraints,” noting that “the Somaliland MoU was not defeated primarily by external pressure."
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53582
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News: #Egypt, #Saudi_Arabia conduct joint Naval Drill in Red Sea waters
Egypt and Saudi Arabia have launched a joint naval exercise involving #Sudan, #Djibouti, and other regional partners in the Red Sea, according to a statement issued by Egypt’s State Information Service (SIS).
The exercise, codenamed “Red Wave 8,” began on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, and will continue for several days, the SIS said. Naval forces from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, #Jordan, #Sudan, Yemen, and Djibouti are participating in the drill.
According to the SIS, the exercise includes joint mission planning, simulations to counter unconventional maritime threats, and classroom-based training aimed at aligning operational procedures among participating forces. The Egyptian government said the exercise is designed to “enhance skills and promote the exchange of expertise among the participating navies.”
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Egypt and Saudi Arabia have launched a joint naval exercise involving #Sudan, #Djibouti, and other regional partners in the Red Sea, according to a statement issued by Egypt’s State Information Service (SIS).
The exercise, codenamed “Red Wave 8,” began on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, and will continue for several days, the SIS said. Naval forces from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, #Jordan, #Sudan, Yemen, and Djibouti are participating in the drill.
According to the SIS, the exercise includes joint mission planning, simulations to counter unconventional maritime threats, and classroom-based training aimed at aligning operational procedures among participating forces. The Egyptian government said the exercise is designed to “enhance skills and promote the exchange of expertise among the participating navies.”
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#Ethiopia’s plan to swap dollar debt for #Yuan draws IMF warning over currency risk
The International Monetary Fund (#IMF) has cautioned countries including Ethiopia against potential currency risks as they move to convert dollar-denominated loans from #China into Yuan in a bid to reduce debt servicing costs, Bloomberg reported.
In an emailed response to the outlet, the Washington D.C.-based lender described such moves as “proactive debt management,” but warned that benefits must be weighed carefully against new financial vulnerabilities they may introduce.
“While these transactions may lower costs, they can also introduce currency risks depending on their structure,” an IMF spokesperson said. “The IMF encourages countries to consider such operations within comprehensive medium-term debt and reserve management strategies to ensure an appropriate balance between cost and risk.”
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The International Monetary Fund (#IMF) has cautioned countries including Ethiopia against potential currency risks as they move to convert dollar-denominated loans from #China into Yuan in a bid to reduce debt servicing costs, Bloomberg reported.
In an emailed response to the outlet, the Washington D.C.-based lender described such moves as “proactive debt management,” but warned that benefits must be weighed carefully against new financial vulnerabilities they may introduce.
“While these transactions may lower costs, they can also introduce currency risks depending on their structure,” an IMF spokesperson said. “The IMF encourages countries to consider such operations within comprehensive medium-term debt and reserve management strategies to ensure an appropriate balance between cost and risk.”
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