'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...
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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...
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#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...
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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."
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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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#Ethiopia: National Bank reveals licensed money transfer amid crackdown on illicit Forex activities
The National Bank of Ethiopia (#NBE) has updated its list of duly licensed money transfer service providers, reaffirming its commitment to promoting formal remittance channels amid an ongoing crackdown on illicit foreign exchange activities.
In a statement issued today, the NBE announced that #Ramada Pay (#Kaah), based in Falls Church, #Virginia, #USA—previously under suspension—has been reinstated following the completion of comprehensive regulatory & compliance assessments. The Bank said the decision reflects its continued effort to ensure that all remittance operators adhere to Ethiopia’s financial laws & directives.
“The NBE encourages all money transfer operators currently under suspension to take the necessary steps to meet the nation's legal & regulatory requirements,” ...
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The National Bank of Ethiopia (#NBE) has updated its list of duly licensed money transfer service providers, reaffirming its commitment to promoting formal remittance channels amid an ongoing crackdown on illicit foreign exchange activities.
In a statement issued today, the NBE announced that #Ramada Pay (#Kaah), based in Falls Church, #Virginia, #USA—previously under suspension—has been reinstated following the completion of comprehensive regulatory & compliance assessments. The Bank said the decision reflects its continued effort to ensure that all remittance operators adhere to Ethiopia’s financial laws & directives.
“The NBE encourages all money transfer operators currently under suspension to take the necessary steps to meet the nation's legal & regulatory requirements,” ...
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#Ethiopia: Court clears former State Minister Taye Dendea of two charges, convicts on third
Addis Abeba - The Lideta Branch of the Federal High Court has acquitted former State Minister of Peace, #Taye Dendea, of two out of three criminal charges brought against him, while convicting him on one count related to the unlawful possession of a firearm, his lawyer, Abera Nigus, told Addis Standard on Wednesday, 12 November 2025.
Abera said the court ruled that Taye was not guilty of the first two accusations — providing moral and verbal support to armed groups designated by the government as enemies, and assisting efforts to overthrow the government by force. “The court decided that the statements & posts the prosecution presented as evidence did not constitute criminal acts & were protected under his right to freedom of expression,” Abera explained.
The court, however, found Taye guilty
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Addis Abeba - The Lideta Branch of the Federal High Court has acquitted former State Minister of Peace, #Taye Dendea, of two out of three criminal charges brought against him, while convicting him on one count related to the unlawful possession of a firearm, his lawyer, Abera Nigus, told Addis Standard on Wednesday, 12 November 2025.
Abera said the court ruled that Taye was not guilty of the first two accusations — providing moral and verbal support to armed groups designated by the government as enemies, and assisting efforts to overthrow the government by force. “The court decided that the statements & posts the prosecution presented as evidence did not constitute criminal acts & were protected under his right to freedom of expression,” Abera explained.
The court, however, found Taye guilty
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News: Opposition parties call for unconditional opening of political space, cessation of conflict ahead of 2026 general #election
A group of ten #Ethiopian opposition parties has urged the government to implement “foundational democratic reforms” and unconditionally open the political space ahead of the 2026 general election, warning that proceeding under the current conditions would amount to “a calendar without democracy.”
In a joint statement, the group—which includes the Oromo Liberation Front (#OLF), Oromo Federalist Congress (#OFC), Hibir Ethiopia Democratic Party, Balderas for Genuine Democracy, Arena Tigray for Democracy and Sovereignty, and other opposition parties—criticized the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (#NEBE) for moving forward with preparations for the election “in the complete absence of any foundation for a democratic process.” ..
https://addisstandard.com/opposition-parties-call-for-unconditional-opening-of-political-space-cessation-of-conflict-ahead-of-2026-general-election/
A group of ten #Ethiopian opposition parties has urged the government to implement “foundational democratic reforms” and unconditionally open the political space ahead of the 2026 general election, warning that proceeding under the current conditions would amount to “a calendar without democracy.”
In a joint statement, the group—which includes the Oromo Liberation Front (#OLF), Oromo Federalist Congress (#OFC), Hibir Ethiopia Democratic Party, Balderas for Genuine Democracy, Arena Tigray for Democracy and Sovereignty, and other opposition parties—criticized the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (#NEBE) for moving forward with preparations for the election “in the complete absence of any foundation for a democratic process.” ..
https://addisstandard.com/opposition-parties-call-for-unconditional-opening-of-political-space-cessation-of-conflict-ahead-of-2026-general-election/
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Trump’s decision that the #US boycott the G20 summit is ‘their loss,’ #South_African president says
U.S. President Donald #Trump’s decision that the United States government boycott the Group of 20 summit next weekend in South Africa is “their loss,” South Africa’s leader said Wednesday.
South African President Cyril #Ramaphosa added that “the United States needs to think again whether boycott politics actually works, because in my experience it doesn’t work.”
Trump announced last week on social media that no U.S. government official would attend the Nov. 22-23 meeting of leaders from 19 of the world’s richest and leading developing economies in Johannesburg, citing his widely rejected claims that members of a white minority group in South Africa are being violently persecuted and having their land taken from them because of their race.
The U.S. president has for months targeted South Africa’s Black-led...
https://apnews.com/article/trump-g20-us-boycott-south-africa-1c85da17d22e2c945d5aab7dc7847cf3
U.S. President Donald #Trump’s decision that the United States government boycott the Group of 20 summit next weekend in South Africa is “their loss,” South Africa’s leader said Wednesday.
South African President Cyril #Ramaphosa added that “the United States needs to think again whether boycott politics actually works, because in my experience it doesn’t work.”
Trump announced last week on social media that no U.S. government official would attend the Nov. 22-23 meeting of leaders from 19 of the world’s richest and leading developing economies in Johannesburg, citing his widely rejected claims that members of a white minority group in South Africa are being violently persecuted and having their land taken from them because of their race.
The U.S. president has for months targeted South Africa’s Black-led...
https://apnews.com/article/trump-g20-us-boycott-south-africa-1c85da17d22e2c945d5aab7dc7847cf3
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