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“Today’s wars involve far more actors. Unlike before, when two main forces fought, modern conflicts draw in multiple players, making both the outcome and the length of war unpredictable.”
Our guest breaks down how the changing nature of war is reshaping global conflicts.
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Our guest breaks down how the changing nature of war is reshaping global conflicts.
#Ethiopia The Standard Signal
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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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Trump announces US making new effort to end war in Sudan, citing MBS request
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 ...
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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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#South_Africa says #US changed mind on G-20; White House denies it
This year’s host — South Africa — and next year’s host — the US — spent Thursday trading barbs over what exactly constituted participation in the conference.
But what read at times as a farcical diplomatic dispute over semantics underscored some of the deep divides plaguing this week’s meeting and threatening to undermine a preeminent global forum.
The heart of the controversy was a claim by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa that the US had reversed course and decided to participate in the G-20.
“We have received notice from the United States, a notice which we are still in discussions with them over, about a change of mind, about participating in one shape or form or other in the summit,” he said.
If true, it would represent a victory for Ramaphosa after US President Donald Trump announced his nation was boycotting the summit for the first time ever while reiterating false claims that South Africa is instigating a genocide against White Afrikaners.
But Trump administration officials denied that proposing Dillard attend the handover ceremony amounted to any retreat from Trump’s vow not to participate in the conference.
“The representative of the embassy in South Africa is simply there to recognize that the United States will be the host of the G-20,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday. “They are receiving that send off at the end of the event. They are not there to participate in official talks, despite what the South African president is falsely claiming.”
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-20/south-african-president-gets-us-notice-on-g-20-change-of-mind-mi7miw80?embedded-checkout=true
This year’s host — South Africa — and next year’s host — the US — spent Thursday trading barbs over what exactly constituted participation in the conference.
But what read at times as a farcical diplomatic dispute over semantics underscored some of the deep divides plaguing this week’s meeting and threatening to undermine a preeminent global forum.
The heart of the controversy was a claim by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa that the US had reversed course and decided to participate in the G-20.
“We have received notice from the United States, a notice which we are still in discussions with them over, about a change of mind, about participating in one shape or form or other in the summit,” he said.
If true, it would represent a victory for Ramaphosa after US President Donald Trump announced his nation was boycotting the summit for the first time ever while reiterating false claims that South Africa is instigating a genocide against White Afrikaners.
But Trump administration officials denied that proposing Dillard attend the handover ceremony amounted to any retreat from Trump’s vow not to participate in the conference.
“The representative of the embassy in South Africa is simply there to recognize that the United States will be the host of the G-20,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday. “They are receiving that send off at the end of the event. They are not there to participate in official talks, despite what the South African president is falsely claiming.”
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-20/south-african-president-gets-us-notice-on-g-20-change-of-mind-mi7miw80?embedded-checkout=true
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South Africa Says US Changed Mind on G-20; White House Denies It
The G-20 hasn’t even started, but has already descended into petty taunting.
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#Singapore’s Prime Minister Wong to visit #Ethiopia after attending G20 summit in Johannesburg
Singapore’s Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong will pay an official visit to Ethiopia from 23 to 25 November after attending the G20 summit in #Johannesburg, #South_Africa.
According to a statement issued by Singapore’s Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Friday, 21 November 2025, PM Wong will be in Johannesburg from 21 to 23 November at the invitation of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend the G20 summit. The summit’s theme, “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability”, seeks to address the interlinked global challenges of climate change, inequality and geopolitical stability, the statement said.
Following the summit, PM Wong will travel to Addis Abeba to begin his official visit to Ethiopia at the invitation of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD). The two leaders will hold ...
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Singapore’s Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong will pay an official visit to Ethiopia from 23 to 25 November after attending the G20 summit in #Johannesburg, #South_Africa.
According to a statement issued by Singapore’s Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Friday, 21 November 2025, PM Wong will be in Johannesburg from 21 to 23 November at the invitation of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend the G20 summit. The summit’s theme, “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability”, seeks to address the interlinked global challenges of climate change, inequality and geopolitical stability, the statement said.
Following the summit, PM Wong will travel to Addis Abeba to begin his official visit to Ethiopia at the invitation of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD). The two leaders will hold ...
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News: Safaricom to borrow more than 300 Million USD for #Kenya, #Ethiopia expansion, appoints Ermias Eshetu chair of Ethiopia advisory board
#Safaricom PLC has secured approval from Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to establish a KSh 40 billion (more than 300 Million USD) medium-term note programme to finance infrastructure expansion in Kenya and Ethiopia and support its fast-growing Ethiopian subsidiary.
In a report by Kenya’s outlets on Thursday, company secretary Linda Mesa Wambani said the CMA had cleared Safaricom to issue the bond in various tranches. The programme is expected to deepen Kenya’s corporate bond market, following recent issuances such as East African Breweries Limited’s KSh 16.7 billion raise.
Safaricom plans to invest between KSh 18 billion and KSh 21 billion of the proceeds in Ethiopia as it expands 4G and 5G networks and grows its data business....
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#Safaricom PLC has secured approval from Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to establish a KSh 40 billion (more than 300 Million USD) medium-term note programme to finance infrastructure expansion in Kenya and Ethiopia and support its fast-growing Ethiopian subsidiary.
In a report by Kenya’s outlets on Thursday, company secretary Linda Mesa Wambani said the CMA had cleared Safaricom to issue the bond in various tranches. The programme is expected to deepen Kenya’s corporate bond market, following recent issuances such as East African Breweries Limited’s KSh 16.7 billion raise.
Safaricom plans to invest between KSh 18 billion and KSh 21 billion of the proceeds in Ethiopia as it expands 4G and 5G networks and grows its data business....
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News: Seven members of a single-family die after suspected ‘food poisoning’ in Central #Ethiopia region; ten detained as investigation opens, police say
Seven members of a single family have died and another remains in critical condition after what the police say was suspected “food poisoning” in Dashe Koto village, Meskan Woreda, in the #East_Gurage Zone of the Central Ethiopia Regional State. Police say ten individuals have been detained as part of an ongoing investigation.
Deputy Commander Yallew Temesgen, representing the Regional Police Crime Information Intelligence Directorate, said the family members became seriously ill after eating dinner together at around 7:00 PM on 15 November 2025. “Ten people have been arrested on suspicion that others may have been involved in the act, and an investigation is underway,” police said.
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Seven members of a single family have died and another remains in critical condition after what the police say was suspected “food poisoning” in Dashe Koto village, Meskan Woreda, in the #East_Gurage Zone of the Central Ethiopia Regional State. Police say ten individuals have been detained as part of an ongoing investigation.
Deputy Commander Yallew Temesgen, representing the Regional Police Crime Information Intelligence Directorate, said the family members became seriously ill after eating dinner together at around 7:00 PM on 15 November 2025. “Ten people have been arrested on suspicion that others may have been involved in the act, and an investigation is underway,” police said.
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#WHO warns nearly 840 million women, one in three, have faced sexual or partner violence
Nearly 1 in 3 women worldwide, an estimated 840 million, have experienced partner or #sexual_violence in their lifetime, according to a landmark report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) and #UN partners.
The report highlights that in the past 12 months alone, 316 million women, or 11% of women aged 15 and older, were subjected to physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner.
For the first time, the study also estimates that 263 million women have experienced non-partner sexual violence since age 15, a figure experts say is significantly underreported due to stigma and fear.
The report warns that progress in reducing violence against women has been slow, with only a 0.2% annual decline over the past two decades, while funding for prevention programs has fallen. Vulnerable ...
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Nearly 1 in 3 women worldwide, an estimated 840 million, have experienced partner or #sexual_violence in their lifetime, according to a landmark report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) and #UN partners.
The report highlights that in the past 12 months alone, 316 million women, or 11% of women aged 15 and older, were subjected to physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner.
For the first time, the study also estimates that 263 million women have experienced non-partner sexual violence since age 15, a figure experts say is significantly underreported due to stigma and fear.
The report warns that progress in reducing violence against women has been slow, with only a 0.2% annual decline over the past two decades, while funding for prevention programs has fallen. Vulnerable ...
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#Op_ed: Technology of Freedom, Risk of Violence: Digital divide facing women in post-war #Tigray
This op-ed, written on behalf of GEMTigray, examines how #Ethiopia’s digital shift offers opportunity yet widens exclusion for women in war-affected Tigray. It explains that technology aids connection, education, and livelihoods, even as “digital progress has also deepened existing inequalities.”
Women use social media to document abuses and access online learning and mobile banking, showing that “digital tools, when accessible, can support recovery in war-torn societies.” But the same platforms expose them to harassment, cyberstalking, and AI-driven deepfakes; “AI-generated propaganda now fuels a new layer of harm.”
The piece also warns of a growing “AI divide,” worsened by damaged infrastructure and gender-blind policy.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53702
This op-ed, written on behalf of GEMTigray, examines how #Ethiopia’s digital shift offers opportunity yet widens exclusion for women in war-affected Tigray. It explains that technology aids connection, education, and livelihoods, even as “digital progress has also deepened existing inequalities.”
Women use social media to document abuses and access online learning and mobile banking, showing that “digital tools, when accessible, can support recovery in war-torn societies.” But the same platforms expose them to harassment, cyberstalking, and AI-driven deepfakes; “AI-generated propaganda now fuels a new layer of harm.”
The piece also warns of a growing “AI divide,” worsened by damaged infrastructure and gender-blind policy.
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53702
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#Ethiopia: Man convicted in killing of prominent surgeon Dr. Andualem Dagne gets 25-year sentence
The #Bahir_Dar and Surrounding Areas High Court has sentenced Esubalew Nebere, the individual convicted of killing Dr. Andualem Dagne, a physician at Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital in Bahir Dar, to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment.
The ruling was delivered during a court session on Friday following the “presentation of evidence detailing the circumstances of the homicide.”
The court also confirmed that an attempted homicide targeting another medical doctor took place the same evening when a bullet struck the body of the second doctor’s car.
Dr. Andualem’s killing on the evening of 1 February 2025 in Bahir Dar city, has caused widespread condemnation and outrage. The perpetrator reportedly lay in wait and shot Dr. Andualem while he was driving his private vehicle.
In condemning the killing, the university noted that it was not an “isolated incident”, and cited the ...
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53720
The #Bahir_Dar and Surrounding Areas High Court has sentenced Esubalew Nebere, the individual convicted of killing Dr. Andualem Dagne, a physician at Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital in Bahir Dar, to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment.
The ruling was delivered during a court session on Friday following the “presentation of evidence detailing the circumstances of the homicide.”
The court also confirmed that an attempted homicide targeting another medical doctor took place the same evening when a bullet struck the body of the second doctor’s car.
Dr. Andualem’s killing on the evening of 1 February 2025 in Bahir Dar city, has caused widespread condemnation and outrage. The perpetrator reportedly lay in wait and shot Dr. Andualem while he was driving his private vehicle.
In condemning the killing, the university noted that it was not an “isolated incident”, and cited the ...
https://addisstandard.com/?p=53720
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News: AI-driven cyber-attacks surge across #Africa, with #Ethiopia hardest hit
Africa is facing a rapid escalation in cyber-attacks fueled by artificial intelligence and accelerated digitalisation, with Ethiopia emerging as the most targeted country on the continent, according to the African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report 2025 released by Check Point Software Technologies.
The report finds that organisations in Africa now face more than 3 000 cyber attacks per week on average. #Nigeria recorded the highest number of attacks among the countries analysed, but Ethiopia ranked as the most targeted nation overall, with organisations experiencing more than 11 000 attacks per week, South Afica’s media iAFRICA reported.
Speaking to Channel Africa on Thursday, Check Point’s Head of Security Consulting for the Southern African Development Community said Nigerian organisations ...
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Africa is facing a rapid escalation in cyber-attacks fueled by artificial intelligence and accelerated digitalisation, with Ethiopia emerging as the most targeted country on the continent, according to the African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report 2025 released by Check Point Software Technologies.
The report finds that organisations in Africa now face more than 3 000 cyber attacks per week on average. #Nigeria recorded the highest number of attacks among the countries analysed, but Ethiopia ranked as the most targeted nation overall, with organisations experiencing more than 11 000 attacks per week, South Afica’s media iAFRICA reported.
Speaking to Channel Africa on Thursday, Check Point’s Head of Security Consulting for the Southern African Development Community said Nigerian organisations ...
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