#Ethiopia: Ministry of Health confirms one additional #Marburg virus case as neighboring countries tighten surveillance
The Ministry of Health has confirmed one additional case of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in #Jinka_town, #South_Ethiopia Regional State, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ethiopia to four.
In a statement issued yesterday, the Ministry said one person tested positive for Marburg out of nine laboratory samples analyzed.
Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba previously stated in a briefing on 17 November 2025 that three of six people who died after exhibiting symptoms consistent with Marburg had succumbed to the virus.
Meanwhile, the United States has expressed readiness to support Ethiopia’s efforts to contain the outbreak. According to the Ministry, U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Ervin Massinga conveyed his government’s commitment during discussions ...
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The Ministry of Health has confirmed one additional case of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in #Jinka_town, #South_Ethiopia Regional State, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ethiopia to four.
In a statement issued yesterday, the Ministry said one person tested positive for Marburg out of nine laboratory samples analyzed.
Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba previously stated in a briefing on 17 November 2025 that three of six people who died after exhibiting symptoms consistent with Marburg had succumbed to the virus.
Meanwhile, the United States has expressed readiness to support Ethiopia’s efforts to contain the outbreak. According to the Ministry, U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Ervin Massinga conveyed his government’s commitment during discussions ...
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#Ethiopia: amid rising humanitarian needs in #Amhara, 77,000 people in Lalibela regain access to safe water
In parts of the Amhara region, essential services are under strain due to armed conflict. As it continues supporting people in hard-to-reach areas, the International Committee of the Red Cross (#ICRC) this Tuesday inaugurates its largest solar-powered water supply project in Africa.
A new system will provide reliable access to safe water for an estimated 77,000 residents in #Lalibela, a town renowned for its 12th-century rock-hewn churches, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
This water project was launched over three years ago to address severe water shortages in the town, due to the then raging hostilities in northern Ethiopia & to unreliable power supply.
“We are glad that Lalibela’s residents can finally get stable access to water, after prolonged, intense works together with the local and regional water ...
https://www.icrc.org/en/article/ethiopia-amhara-77000-people-lalibela-regain-access-water
In parts of the Amhara region, essential services are under strain due to armed conflict. As it continues supporting people in hard-to-reach areas, the International Committee of the Red Cross (#ICRC) this Tuesday inaugurates its largest solar-powered water supply project in Africa.
A new system will provide reliable access to safe water for an estimated 77,000 residents in #Lalibela, a town renowned for its 12th-century rock-hewn churches, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
This water project was launched over three years ago to address severe water shortages in the town, due to the then raging hostilities in northern Ethiopia & to unreliable power supply.
“We are glad that Lalibela’s residents can finally get stable access to water, after prolonged, intense works together with the local and regional water ...
https://www.icrc.org/en/article/ethiopia-amhara-77000-people-lalibela-regain-access-water
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#Op_ed: Arithmetic of Waiting: Why #Somaliland deserves independence, #Somalia must let go with grace
“For thirty-five years, Somaliland has existed as a state in every form but name, peaceful, orderly, and functional, yet unrecognized,” writes Mohamud A. Ahmed. He questions how long Somaliland must wait for Somalia to find coherence, noting that indefinite waiting is “neither moral nor political.”
The author frames Somaliland’s journey as one of quiet endurance, marked by “unresolved trauma” and what he calls an “arithmetic of waiting” that has endured for more than three decades.
Ahmed calls on Somalia to treat Somaliland as an equal neighbor, stating, “It is time to let Somaliland breathe, not as a rebellion against unity, but as an act of liberation for truth itself.”
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“For thirty-five years, Somaliland has existed as a state in every form but name, peaceful, orderly, and functional, yet unrecognized,” writes Mohamud A. Ahmed. He questions how long Somaliland must wait for Somalia to find coherence, noting that indefinite waiting is “neither moral nor political.”
The author frames Somaliland’s journey as one of quiet endurance, marked by “unresolved trauma” and what he calls an “arithmetic of waiting” that has endured for more than three decades.
Ahmed calls on Somalia to treat Somaliland as an equal neighbor, stating, “It is time to let Somaliland breathe, not as a rebellion against unity, but as an act of liberation for truth itself.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53643
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#Ethiopia: Thousands raped and attacked in #Amhara conflict, BBC report indicates
Thousands of people have been subjected to rape and sexual violence in Ethiopia’s Amhara region since the outbreak of armed conflict, according to an investigation by the BBC, which cited data it collected from health facilities and medical sources between July 2023 and May 2025.
Access for independent media to the region remains heavily restricted, but a BBC Nairobi team gathered testimonies from rape survivors and healthcare professionals to document what it described as the human cost of the crisis.
While the full scale of conflict-related sexual violence is unknown due to underreporting and lack of formal investigations, the BBC said data it obtained indicate that thousands of people, aged between eight and 65, were raped between July 2023 and May 2025.
Drawing on information from 43 health stations and medical sources in ...
https://addisstandard.com/thousands-raped-and-attacked-in-amhara-conflict-bbc-report-indicates/
Thousands of people have been subjected to rape and sexual violence in Ethiopia’s Amhara region since the outbreak of armed conflict, according to an investigation by the BBC, which cited data it collected from health facilities and medical sources between July 2023 and May 2025.
Access for independent media to the region remains heavily restricted, but a BBC Nairobi team gathered testimonies from rape survivors and healthcare professionals to document what it described as the human cost of the crisis.
While the full scale of conflict-related sexual violence is unknown due to underreporting and lack of formal investigations, the BBC said data it obtained indicate that thousands of people, aged between eight and 65, were raped between July 2023 and May 2025.
Drawing on information from 43 health stations and medical sources in ...
https://addisstandard.com/thousands-raped-and-attacked-in-amhara-conflict-bbc-report-indicates/
News: #Germany issues partial travel warning on #Ethiopia, citing escalating insecurity and #Marburg outbreak
Germany’s Federal Foreign Office has issued an updated partial travel warning for Ethiopia, advising against non-essential travel to all areas of the country except the capital, #Addis_Abeba, and citing heightened security risks linked to armed conflict, political unrest and crime.
In its 17 November 2025 advisory, Berlin discourages travel to the regions of #Amhara, #Benishangul-Gumuz, #Gambela, #Oromia, #Somali and the western zone of the #Tigray region, as well as the Ari (including #Jinka)...
The advisory says fighting between Ethiopian federal security forces and local militias has been ongoing in Amhara and Oromia since August 2023, occasionally involving heavy weapons, alongside curfews, road closures and power and internet disruptions. ...
https://addisstandard.com/germany-issues-partial-travel-warning-on-ethiopia-citing-escalating-insecurity-and-marburg-outbreak/
Germany’s Federal Foreign Office has issued an updated partial travel warning for Ethiopia, advising against non-essential travel to all areas of the country except the capital, #Addis_Abeba, and citing heightened security risks linked to armed conflict, political unrest and crime.
In its 17 November 2025 advisory, Berlin discourages travel to the regions of #Amhara, #Benishangul-Gumuz, #Gambela, #Oromia, #Somali and the western zone of the #Tigray region, as well as the Ari (including #Jinka)...
The advisory says fighting between Ethiopian federal security forces and local militias has been ongoing in Amhara and Oromia since August 2023, occasionally involving heavy weapons, alongside curfews, road closures and power and internet disruptions. ...
https://addisstandard.com/germany-issues-partial-travel-warning-on-ethiopia-citing-escalating-insecurity-and-marburg-outbreak/
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News: Human trafficking remains widespread across #Ethiopia as women, children face sexual exploitation and forced labor
Ethiopia remains in Tier 2 in the 2025 #US. Trafficking in Persons (#TIP) Report, which concludes that trafficking is “widespread across Ethiopia and along migration corridors despite increased government efforts.”
The report states that women and children continue to face “forced labor and sexual exploitation domestically,” while Ethiopians abroad remain vulnerable to trafficking across the #Middle_East, Southern #Africa, North Africa, and #Europe.
The U.S. State Department said Ethiopia “does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.”
The report also cited an increase in cases involving allegedly complicit government officials & a sharp rise in the number of potential ...
https://addisstandard.com/human-trafficking-remains-widespread-across-ethiopia-as-women-children-face-sexual-exploitation-and-forced-labor/
Ethiopia remains in Tier 2 in the 2025 #US. Trafficking in Persons (#TIP) Report, which concludes that trafficking is “widespread across Ethiopia and along migration corridors despite increased government efforts.”
The report states that women and children continue to face “forced labor and sexual exploitation domestically,” while Ethiopians abroad remain vulnerable to trafficking across the #Middle_East, Southern #Africa, North Africa, and #Europe.
The U.S. State Department said Ethiopia “does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so.”
The report also cited an increase in cases involving allegedly complicit government officials & a sharp rise in the number of potential ...
https://addisstandard.com/human-trafficking-remains-widespread-across-ethiopia-as-women-children-face-sexual-exploitation-and-forced-labor/
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News: #Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council, regional Councils demand Education Ministry to reverse policies on Islamic attire
The Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council (#EIASC) has issued a statement condemning directives from the Ministry of #Education that it says have led to the exclusion of Muslim students based on their religious attire. The council accused the ministry of “interfering” in religious affairs and violating constitutional rights.
EIASC President Haji Ibrahim Tufa said that the ministry’s selective approach, allowing #hijab while banning #niqab, constitutes “religious interference.”
Following the national council’s statement, Islamic Affairs Supreme Councils across regional states issued coordinated responses, expressing solidarity with EIASC ..
Councils in #Amhara, #Gambella, #South_Ethiopia regions, & #Addis_Abeba called …
https://addisstandard.com/ethiopian-islamic-affairs-supreme-council-regional-councils-demand-education-ministry-to-reverse-policies-on-islamic-attire/
The Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council (#EIASC) has issued a statement condemning directives from the Ministry of #Education that it says have led to the exclusion of Muslim students based on their religious attire. The council accused the ministry of “interfering” in religious affairs and violating constitutional rights.
EIASC President Haji Ibrahim Tufa said that the ministry’s selective approach, allowing #hijab while banning #niqab, constitutes “religious interference.”
Following the national council’s statement, Islamic Affairs Supreme Councils across regional states issued coordinated responses, expressing solidarity with EIASC ..
Councils in #Amhara, #Gambella, #South_Ethiopia regions, & #Addis_Abeba called …
https://addisstandard.com/ethiopian-islamic-affairs-supreme-council-regional-councils-demand-education-ministry-to-reverse-policies-on-islamic-attire/
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News: #University students protest mandatory one-year national service, say policy unjustly prolongs study period
University students across #Ethiopia have launched protests against a newly introduced directive by the Ministry of #Education requiring all students who enrolled from the 2026/27 academic year onward to undertake one year of national service. Students argue the policy will unnecessarily prolong their study period and impose additional burdens.
Demonstrations that began early this week have spread across several campuses, with students saying the requirement “burns student time for no justifiable reason” and adds to what they describe as a pattern of “student-harming directives” issued by the ministry.
Students from #Ambo University & #Arsi University, who spoke to Addis Standard, confirmed that the central grievance relates to what they view as the extension ..
https://addisstandard.com/university-students-protest-mandatory-one-year-national-service-say-policy-unjustly-prolongs-study-period/
University students across #Ethiopia have launched protests against a newly introduced directive by the Ministry of #Education requiring all students who enrolled from the 2026/27 academic year onward to undertake one year of national service. Students argue the policy will unnecessarily prolong their study period and impose additional burdens.
Demonstrations that began early this week have spread across several campuses, with students saying the requirement “burns student time for no justifiable reason” and adds to what they describe as a pattern of “student-harming directives” issued by the ministry.
Students from #Ambo University & #Arsi University, who spoke to Addis Standard, confirmed that the central grievance relates to what they view as the extension ..
https://addisstandard.com/university-students-protest-mandatory-one-year-national-service-say-policy-unjustly-prolongs-study-period/
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#Trump announces #US making new effort to end war in #Sudan, citing #MBS request
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. would immediately start a new effort to end the conflict in Sudan, saying he was acting at the urging of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who met with him at the White House on Tuesday.
"His Majesty would like me to do something very powerful having to do with Sudan. It was not on my charts to be involved in that," Trump said during remarks at a U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum at the Kennedy Center where MBS, as he's known, was present.
A group of nations, led by the U.S., put forward a truce that the RSF agreed to in early November. Around that time, Sudan's ambassador to the United States Mohamed Abdalla Idris, said that they "appreciate the American proposals, and the government is studying it."
Trump's announcement Wednesday signals that his administration, and possibly even the president personally, would make a renewed effort at ending the conflict.
"I thought it was just something that was crazy and out of control. But I just see how important that is to you and to a lot of your friends in the room, Sudan and we're going to start working in Sudan," Trump added.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-announces-us-making-new-effort-end-war/story?id=127683382
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. would immediately start a new effort to end the conflict in Sudan, saying he was acting at the urging of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who met with him at the White House on Tuesday.
"His Majesty would like me to do something very powerful having to do with Sudan. It was not on my charts to be involved in that," Trump said during remarks at a U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum at the Kennedy Center where MBS, as he's known, was present.
A group of nations, led by the U.S., put forward a truce that the RSF agreed to in early November. Around that time, Sudan's ambassador to the United States Mohamed Abdalla Idris, said that they "appreciate the American proposals, and the government is studying it."
Trump's announcement Wednesday signals that his administration, and possibly even the president personally, would make a renewed effort at ending the conflict.
"I thought it was just something that was crazy and out of control. But I just see how important that is to you and to a lot of your friends in the room, Sudan and we're going to start working in Sudan," Trump added.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-announces-us-making-new-effort-end-war/story?id=127683382
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The president announced U.S. involvement to end the war, that began in 2023, comes at the request of Saudi Arabia's crown prince.
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20-years jail recommended for #Eritrean alleged to have led brutal migrant-smuggling ring
The Public Prosecution Service (OM) has recommended a 20-year prison sentence for 42-year-old Amanuel W., who is suspected of heading a major and brutally violent migrant-smuggling operation.
According to prosecutors, the Eritrean smuggled large numbers of compatriots from #Libya to #Europe and made a great deal of money from it. “In terms of scale and severity, this is an exceptional case,” said the prosecutor.
Victims were detained in horrific conditions in Libyan camps, where numerous people are said to have died, according to witness accounts. Daily life reportedly involved constant beatings, torture, and sexual violence.
Prosecutors say relatives of victims living in the #Netherlands were extorted. The journeys by sea from Libya to Italy were life-threatening. The same applied to the overland route, ...
https://nltimes.nl/2025/11/19/20-years-jail-recommended-eritrean-alleged-led-brutal-migrant-smuggling-ring
The Public Prosecution Service (OM) has recommended a 20-year prison sentence for 42-year-old Amanuel W., who is suspected of heading a major and brutally violent migrant-smuggling operation.
According to prosecutors, the Eritrean smuggled large numbers of compatriots from #Libya to #Europe and made a great deal of money from it. “In terms of scale and severity, this is an exceptional case,” said the prosecutor.
Victims were detained in horrific conditions in Libyan camps, where numerous people are said to have died, according to witness accounts. Daily life reportedly involved constant beatings, torture, and sexual violence.
Prosecutors say relatives of victims living in the #Netherlands were extorted. The journeys by sea from Libya to Italy were life-threatening. The same applied to the overland route, ...
https://nltimes.nl/2025/11/19/20-years-jail-recommended-eritrean-alleged-led-brutal-migrant-smuggling-ring
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News: #Tigray Interim Administration unable to fully implement new federal civil service salary adjustment due to severe budget deficit
The Tigray Plan Commission says the region is unable to implement the newly announced federal civil service salary adjustment in full, citing a severe budget shortfall that leaves the interim administration without the resources required to cover the increased wage bill, according to local media report.
In August, Federal authorities approved a revised salary scale for civil servants, effective September 2025.
However, Tigray Plan Commission Commissioner Hansa Teklay says the region cannot immediately enforce the new adjustment due to both procedural requirements & a major funding gap.
“It asks 12 billion birr for this year. And what the federal government sent us is 4.8 billion birr. We have over 7 billion birr ...
https://addisstandard.com/tigray-interim-administration-unable-to-fully-implement-new-federal-civil-service-salary-adjustment-due-to-severe-budget-deficit/
The Tigray Plan Commission says the region is unable to implement the newly announced federal civil service salary adjustment in full, citing a severe budget shortfall that leaves the interim administration without the resources required to cover the increased wage bill, according to local media report.
In August, Federal authorities approved a revised salary scale for civil servants, effective September 2025.
However, Tigray Plan Commission Commissioner Hansa Teklay says the region cannot immediately enforce the new adjustment due to both procedural requirements & a major funding gap.
“It asks 12 billion birr for this year. And what the federal government sent us is 4.8 billion birr. We have over 7 billion birr ...
https://addisstandard.com/tigray-interim-administration-unable-to-fully-implement-new-federal-civil-service-salary-adjustment-due-to-severe-budget-deficit/
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News: Visiting #Malaysian PM says Malaysia–#Ethiopia ties “extend beyond ordinary diplomacy”
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described his maiden visit to Ethiopia as “highly meaningful and productive,” stressing that relations between the two countries extend “beyond ordinary diplomacy,” Malaysia’s state news agency Bernama reported.
“I told him{PM Abiy} that Malaysia–Ethiopia relations extend beyond ordinary diplomacy,” Anwar said, highlighting the long history of ties between the two nations and recalling the legacy of King Najashi, who granted refuge to early Muslims.
Referring to his tight schedule in #Addis_Abeba, Anwar said: “Abiy not only made me work extra in Addis Ababa, but also made me walk from one museum to another,” in an apparent reference to a series of cultural visits during the trip.
According to Ethiopia’s state news agency, the Ethiopia–Malaysia High-level Business Forum was held in Addis Abeba on 19 November 2025 in conjunction ...
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53692
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described his maiden visit to Ethiopia as “highly meaningful and productive,” stressing that relations between the two countries extend “beyond ordinary diplomacy,” Malaysia’s state news agency Bernama reported.
“I told him{PM Abiy} that Malaysia–Ethiopia relations extend beyond ordinary diplomacy,” Anwar said, highlighting the long history of ties between the two nations and recalling the legacy of King Najashi, who granted refuge to early Muslims.
Referring to his tight schedule in #Addis_Abeba, Anwar said: “Abiy not only made me work extra in Addis Ababa, but also made me walk from one museum to another,” in an apparent reference to a series of cultural visits during the trip.
According to Ethiopia’s state news agency, the Ethiopia–Malaysia High-level Business Forum was held in Addis Abeba on 19 November 2025 in conjunction ...
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53692
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#Book_Review: Between Euphoria and Ruin: Reflections on Befeqadu Hailu’s Lost in Transition
In this book review, Eyasped Tesfaye reflects on Befeqadu Hailu’s Lost in Transition, one of the few works to chronicle #Ethiopia’s turbulent past decade. Despite the difficulty of writing a balanced account in a polarized climate, he praises the book, noting that any disagreements reflect “genuine differences of perspective rather than partisan distortion.”
The reviewer highlights the book’s historical depth, analysis of ethno-federalism, and examination of disinformation, which he argues is “uniquely vulnerable” during transitions.
Eyasped regards the book as indispensable for its ability to “force a pause” and prompt readers to “reassess their positions,” inviting them to “imagine the institutional and civic work required to prevent future failures of transition.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53686
In this book review, Eyasped Tesfaye reflects on Befeqadu Hailu’s Lost in Transition, one of the few works to chronicle #Ethiopia’s turbulent past decade. Despite the difficulty of writing a balanced account in a polarized climate, he praises the book, noting that any disagreements reflect “genuine differences of perspective rather than partisan distortion.”
The reviewer highlights the book’s historical depth, analysis of ethno-federalism, and examination of disinformation, which he argues is “uniquely vulnerable” during transitions.
Eyasped regards the book as indispensable for its ability to “force a pause” and prompt readers to “reassess their positions,” inviting them to “imagine the institutional and civic work required to prevent future failures of transition.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53686
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#Ethiopia, #Azerbaijan agree to deepen cooperation in defense industry
Ethiopia and Azerbaijan agreed to “expand military-industrial cooperation” following a bilateral discussion between senior defense officials in Addis Abeba, Defense Minister Aisha Mohammed Mussa said after receiving a delegation led by Azerbaijan’s Minister of Defense Industry, Vugar Mustafayev.
Aisha said the meeting focused on strengthening collaboration in defense manufacturing and advancing Ethiopia’s ongoing efforts to build domestic military production capacity. “We agreed to work collaboratively in the military industry sectors and to strengthen our relationship,” she stated.
She noted that Ethiopia is prioritizing development of its defense industry infrastructure and intends to draw on Azerbaijan’s experience.
Read more: https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1991479362089005455?s=20
Ethiopia and Azerbaijan agreed to “expand military-industrial cooperation” following a bilateral discussion between senior defense officials in Addis Abeba, Defense Minister Aisha Mohammed Mussa said after receiving a delegation led by Azerbaijan’s Minister of Defense Industry, Vugar Mustafayev.
Aisha said the meeting focused on strengthening collaboration in defense manufacturing and advancing Ethiopia’s ongoing efforts to build domestic military production capacity. “We agreed to work collaboratively in the military industry sectors and to strengthen our relationship,” she stated.
She noted that Ethiopia is prioritizing development of its defense industry infrastructure and intends to draw on Azerbaijan’s experience.
Read more: https://x.com/addisstandard/status/1991479362089005455?s=20
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News Analysis: National Dialogue moves hit “deadlock” on #Tigray, Deputy Chief Commissioner reveals
#Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Commission is facing a “deadlock” in its moves to advance consultations in the Tigray region due to unresolved issues between the federal government and regional actors, Deputy Chief Commissioner Hirut Gebreselasie told political parties during a forum held in Adama from 15–16 November 2025.
During the discussion, Hirut revealed that the involvement of the war-torn region of Tigray has been central to the Commission’s work since its inception. “It has been three and a half years that we have been engaged in this work. Not a single day has passed where the Tigray issue was not an item on our agenda,” she said.
However, Hirut acknowledged that progress stalled when underlying disputes between the federal government and Tigray authorities proved beyond the Commission’s mandate. “In the middle, we understood that there was a kind of deadlock...
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53695
#Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Commission is facing a “deadlock” in its moves to advance consultations in the Tigray region due to unresolved issues between the federal government and regional actors, Deputy Chief Commissioner Hirut Gebreselasie told political parties during a forum held in Adama from 15–16 November 2025.
During the discussion, Hirut revealed that the involvement of the war-torn region of Tigray has been central to the Commission’s work since its inception. “It has been three and a half years that we have been engaged in this work. Not a single day has passed where the Tigray issue was not an item on our agenda,” she said.
However, Hirut acknowledged that progress stalled when underlying disputes between the federal government and Tigray authorities proved beyond the Commission’s mandate. “In the middle, we understood that there was a kind of deadlock...
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53695
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News: MP Desalegn calls for ceasefire, international inquiry after investigative report reveals widespread sexual violence in #Amhara region
#Desalegn Chanie, Member of Ethiopia’s Parliament representing #Bahir_Dar City, the capital of the Amhara regional state, and former chairman of the National Movement of Amhara (#NaMA), has issued a statement condemning the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Amhara region, following a BBC investigative report documenting thousands of cases of rape & sexual violence amid ongoing war between government forces and #Fano_militias.
Desalegn described the findings as “a chilling confirmation of the immense suffering the Amhara people are currently enduring,” asserting that the crisis has escalated since the outbreak of hostilities between federal forces and the Fano militias.
“Every report of civilian casualties, gross human rights violations & displacement tears at the soul of our nation,” he said. “We cannot, and will not, stand ...
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53699
#Desalegn Chanie, Member of Ethiopia’s Parliament representing #Bahir_Dar City, the capital of the Amhara regional state, and former chairman of the National Movement of Amhara (#NaMA), has issued a statement condemning the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Amhara region, following a BBC investigative report documenting thousands of cases of rape & sexual violence amid ongoing war between government forces and #Fano_militias.
Desalegn described the findings as “a chilling confirmation of the immense suffering the Amhara people are currently enduring,” asserting that the crisis has escalated since the outbreak of hostilities between federal forces and the Fano militias.
“Every report of civilian casualties, gross human rights violations & displacement tears at the soul of our nation,” he said. “We cannot, and will not, stand ...
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53699
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News: #AU, #EU Leaders from 76 States to Convene in #Luanda for 7th AU–EU Summit
Leaders from 49 African Union member states and 27 European Union member states are set to convene in Luanda, Republic of #Angola, on 24–25 November for the 7th AU–EU Summit, with #Ethiopia’s President Taye Atskeselassie expected to take part, according to an EU announcement.
The summit will bring together heads of state and government from both continents. It will be co-chaired by João Lourenço, President of Angola and Chairperson of the African Union, and António Costa, President of the European Council. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will also attend.
During a press briefing in Addis Abeba yesterday, Javier Niño Pérez, the EU Ambassador to the African Union, described the summit as “one of the largest gatherings in the world,” noting that it comes at a “very turbulent” moment ...
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Leaders from 49 African Union member states and 27 European Union member states are set to convene in Luanda, Republic of #Angola, on 24–25 November for the 7th AU–EU Summit, with #Ethiopia’s President Taye Atskeselassie expected to take part, according to an EU announcement.
The summit will bring together heads of state and government from both continents. It will be co-chaired by João Lourenço, President of Angola and Chairperson of the African Union, and António Costa, President of the European Council. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will also attend.
During a press briefing in Addis Abeba yesterday, Javier Niño Pérez, the EU Ambassador to the African Union, described the summit as “one of the largest gatherings in the world,” noting that it comes at a “very turbulent” moment ...
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News: Conflict, flooding, and earthquakes drive displacement across #Ethiopia
Addis Abeba- Population displacement continued across several Ethiopian regions, driven by a combination of conflict, insecurity, and recurrent natural hazards, according to the latest update from the Ethiopia Emergency Shelter and Non-Food Items (ES/NFI) Cluster.
The report indicates that the #Somali and #Tigray regions accounted for the largest share of movements, each representing around 35% of all recorded displacements. In the Somali Region, the surge was primarily attributed to severe flooding in the #Shabelle Zone, which the Cluster said has repeatedly uprooted communities along the river basin.
In Tigray, movements were mainly linked to earthquake impacts, particularly in northern areas, the report noted. It added that the region also saw a significant number of return movements, with families ...
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Addis Abeba- Population displacement continued across several Ethiopian regions, driven by a combination of conflict, insecurity, and recurrent natural hazards, according to the latest update from the Ethiopia Emergency Shelter and Non-Food Items (ES/NFI) Cluster.
The report indicates that the #Somali and #Tigray regions accounted for the largest share of movements, each representing around 35% of all recorded displacements. In the Somali Region, the surge was primarily attributed to severe flooding in the #Shabelle Zone, which the Cluster said has repeatedly uprooted communities along the river basin.
In Tigray, movements were mainly linked to earthquake impacts, particularly in northern areas, the report noted. It added that the region also saw a significant number of return movements, with families ...
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#Ethiopia: Two new Marburg cases confirmed from five tests – Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health has announced that two additional people have tested positive for the #Marburg virus in laboratory tests conducted today.
According to the Ministry, five samples were examined, confirming infection in two people, while three others tested negative. Since the outbreak was first reported, a total of 33 laboratory tests have been conducted, with six people so far confirmed to have contracted the virus.
It is recalled that on 18 November 2025 the Ministry of Health confirmed one additional case of Marburg Virus Disease in #Jinka town, #South_Ethiopia Regional State, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ethiopia to four at that time.
Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba previously stated in a briefing on 17 November 2025 that three of six people who died after exhibiting symptoms ..
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The Ministry of Health has announced that two additional people have tested positive for the #Marburg virus in laboratory tests conducted today.
According to the Ministry, five samples were examined, confirming infection in two people, while three others tested negative. Since the outbreak was first reported, a total of 33 laboratory tests have been conducted, with six people so far confirmed to have contracted the virus.
It is recalled that on 18 November 2025 the Ministry of Health confirmed one additional case of Marburg Virus Disease in #Jinka town, #South_Ethiopia Regional State, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Ethiopia to four at that time.
Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba previously stated in a briefing on 17 November 2025 that three of six people who died after exhibiting symptoms ..
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