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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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#UAE to inject $6bn tourism investment into #Africa
The announcement was made at the recent UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025 in #Dubai, held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Organized by the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism in partnership with The Bench as part of Future Hospitality Summit (#FHS) World 2025, the event brought together senior government officials, investors, and industry leaders to chart investment priorities and explore opportunities across tourism, infrastructure, aviation, and digital innovation.
On the sidelines, a ministerial roundtable led by Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, gathered ministers from over 20 African nations.
"Today, the UAE and Africa stand at a pivotal moment in developing a resilient and sustainable tourism sector," said Abdulla bin Touq. "This milestone is marked by the launch of a new ...
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The announcement was made at the recent UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025 in #Dubai, held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Organized by the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism in partnership with The Bench as part of Future Hospitality Summit (#FHS) World 2025, the event brought together senior government officials, investors, and industry leaders to chart investment priorities and explore opportunities across tourism, infrastructure, aviation, and digital innovation.
On the sidelines, a ministerial roundtable led by Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, gathered ministers from over 20 African nations.
"Today, the UAE and Africa stand at a pivotal moment in developing a resilient and sustainable tourism sector," said Abdulla bin Touq. "This milestone is marked by the launch of a new ...
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#AU, key partners urged to act as rights group warns #Ethiopia truce ‘unraveling’
Human Rights Watch has warned that the African Union (AU)-brokered truce that halted large-scale fighting in northern Ethiopia in November 2022 is at risk, & called on regional and international actors to urgently intervene to prevent renewed atrocities.
In a new dispatch, the rights group said that while the ceasefire between the federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (#TPLF) largely reduced active hostilities, the monitoring mechanism “failed to pay attention to human rights abuses,” allowing parties to continue targeting civilians in Tigray, including actors that did not sign the agreement.
Human Rights Watch said neither the Ethiopian nor Eritrean authorities have “credibly prosecuted” those responsible for grave abuses committed during the 2020–2022 conflict, which was marked ...
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Human Rights Watch has warned that the African Union (AU)-brokered truce that halted large-scale fighting in northern Ethiopia in November 2022 is at risk, & called on regional and international actors to urgently intervene to prevent renewed atrocities.
In a new dispatch, the rights group said that while the ceasefire between the federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (#TPLF) largely reduced active hostilities, the monitoring mechanism “failed to pay attention to human rights abuses,” allowing parties to continue targeting civilians in Tigray, including actors that did not sign the agreement.
Human Rights Watch said neither the Ethiopian nor Eritrean authorities have “credibly prosecuted” those responsible for grave abuses committed during the 2020–2022 conflict, which was marked ...
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#Ethiopia confirms two new #Marburg cases, one additional death today
The Ministry of Health has confirmed two additional Marburg virus infections following 13 laboratory tests carried out today, as one more patient succumbed to the virus, bringing the total number of confirmed deaths to four.
According to the ministry, one of the newly confirmed patients had been in isolation in #Jinka, #Southern_Ethiopia Regional State, where the outbreak was first reported. The individual is receiving medical follow-up alongside other patients in the same facility.
Since the outbreak was announced, 46 laboratory tests have been conducted, with eight people so far testing positive for the virus. Four patients are currently under medical care.
The Ministry of Health has confirmed two additional Marburg virus infections following 13 laboratory tests carried out today, as one more patient succumbed to the virus, bringing the total number of confirmed deaths to four.
According to the ministry, one of the newly confirmed patients had been in isolation in #Jinka, #Southern_Ethiopia Regional State, where the outbreak was first reported. The individual is receiving medical follow-up alongside other patients in the same facility.
Since the outbreak was announced, 46 laboratory tests have been conducted, with eight people so far testing positive for the virus. Four patients are currently under medical care.
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#Trump says he's terminating legal protections for #SOMALI migrants in Minnesota
President Donald Trump has said that he's “immediately” terminating temporary legal protections for Somali migrants living in Minnesota, further targeting a programme seeking to limit deportations that his administration has already repeatedly sought to weaken.
Minnesota has the nation's largest Somali community. Many fled the long civil war in their east African country and were drawn to the state's welcoming social programs.
But how many migrants would be affected by Trump's announcement Friday night that he wants to end temporary protective status could be very small. A report produced for Congress in August put the number of Somalis covered by the programme at just 705 nationwide.
Congress created the programme granting Temporary Protective Status in 1990. It was meant to prevent deportations of people to countries ...
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President Donald Trump has said that he's “immediately” terminating temporary legal protections for Somali migrants living in Minnesota, further targeting a programme seeking to limit deportations that his administration has already repeatedly sought to weaken.
Minnesota has the nation's largest Somali community. Many fled the long civil war in their east African country and were drawn to the state's welcoming social programs.
But how many migrants would be affected by Trump's announcement Friday night that he wants to end temporary protective status could be very small. A report produced for Congress in August put the number of Somalis covered by the programme at just 705 nationwide.
Congress created the programme granting Temporary Protective Status in 1990. It was meant to prevent deportations of people to countries ...
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News: #EU underscores media freedom, credible elections as pillars of ‘renewed’ partnership with #Ethiopia at ARDA Talk
The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with Ethiopia, placing particular emphasis on media freedom, civic space, and preparations for the 2026 general #election.
The remarks were delivered by Patricia Llombart Cussac, Managing Director for Africa at the European External Action Service, during an ARDA Talk convened by the Institute of Foreign Affairs in November 14, #Addis_Abeba.
Addressing diplomats, scholars and officials, Ms. Llombart Cussac said her visit to Ethiopia—her first since assuming her post in September—underscored the EU’s view of the country as “a stabilizing actor” in the Horn of Africa and a core partner in Africa–Europe relations.
She highlighted that the EU and Ethiopia are celebrating 50 years of formal relations this year, describing the partnership as “deep and multifaceted.”
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The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with Ethiopia, placing particular emphasis on media freedom, civic space, and preparations for the 2026 general #election.
The remarks were delivered by Patricia Llombart Cussac, Managing Director for Africa at the European External Action Service, during an ARDA Talk convened by the Institute of Foreign Affairs in November 14, #Addis_Abeba.
Addressing diplomats, scholars and officials, Ms. Llombart Cussac said her visit to Ethiopia—her first since assuming her post in September—underscored the EU’s view of the country as “a stabilizing actor” in the Horn of Africa and a core partner in Africa–Europe relations.
She highlighted that the EU and Ethiopia are celebrating 50 years of formal relations this year, describing the partnership as “deep and multifaceted.”
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#Kenyan court suspends directive halting registration of Eritrean, Ethiopian asylum seekers
A High Court in Nairobi has temporarily suspended a Kenyan government directive that halted the registration of asylum seekers from #Ethiopia and #Eritrea, The EastAfrican reported.
Kenya’s Commissioner for Refugee Affairs had issued the directive on 31 July 2025, suspending the registration of asylum seekers from the two countries. A consortium of NGOs challenged the decision in court, arguing that it was discriminatory and violated Kenya’s obligations under domestic, regional and international refugee law.
In its interim ruling, the High Court found that the petitioners had established an arguable case and that there was a real risk of harm to asylum seekers from Ethiopia and Eritrea if the directive remained in force.
“In the circumstances, therefore, all factors considered and without ...
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A High Court in Nairobi has temporarily suspended a Kenyan government directive that halted the registration of asylum seekers from #Ethiopia and #Eritrea, The EastAfrican reported.
Kenya’s Commissioner for Refugee Affairs had issued the directive on 31 July 2025, suspending the registration of asylum seekers from the two countries. A consortium of NGOs challenged the decision in court, arguing that it was discriminatory and violated Kenya’s obligations under domestic, regional and international refugee law.
In its interim ruling, the High Court found that the petitioners had established an arguable case and that there was a real risk of harm to asylum seekers from Ethiopia and Eritrea if the directive remained in force.
“In the circumstances, therefore, all factors considered and without ...
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#Ethiopia: Silent Epidemic: How #virtual_gambling is derailing youths
The first thing Chala Marema remembers is the sound. Not the lecture behind him, but the shooting sound coming from the screen in his palm: numbers climbing, breath quickening, then the sharp snap of everything disappearing.
He describes that snap as a sudden cut-off, a sound that feels like someone pulling the floor out from under you.
That sound, the frantic ticking of numbers multiplying on his phone followed by the sharp digital snap of everything disappearing, has become what he describes as the anthem of a generation trading futures for virtual fortunes.
Chala heard it inside #Addis_Abeba University lecture halls, his phone glowing beneath the desk. “I would buy mobile data specifically to gamble during classes,” he recalls. “While professors taught, I watched numbers climb, chasing digital wins as my education evaporated.” The professor’s voice, he says, had become “just background noise.”
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The first thing Chala Marema remembers is the sound. Not the lecture behind him, but the shooting sound coming from the screen in his palm: numbers climbing, breath quickening, then the sharp snap of everything disappearing.
He describes that snap as a sudden cut-off, a sound that feels like someone pulling the floor out from under you.
That sound, the frantic ticking of numbers multiplying on his phone followed by the sharp digital snap of everything disappearing, has become what he describes as the anthem of a generation trading futures for virtual fortunes.
Chala heard it inside #Addis_Abeba University lecture halls, his phone glowing beneath the desk. “I would buy mobile data specifically to gamble during classes,” he recalls. “While professors taught, I watched numbers climb, chasing digital wins as my education evaporated.” The professor’s voice, he says, had become “just background noise.”
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News: #NEBE vows to make election inclusive, says media institutions will remain central to public information
The National Election Board of #Ethiopia (NEBE) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring an inclusive electoral process and emphasized that media institutions will remain central to public information efforts ahead of the 7th General #Election, according to a statement from the Ministry of Finance.
During a high-level briefing convened at the ministry, NEBE Chairperson Melatwork Hailu outlined the Board’s preparations, highlighting legal, institutional, and technological reforms aimed at strengthening transparency and public trust. She said the Board is prioritizing measures to support the participation of women, youth, persons with disabilities, and internally displaced persons (IDPs) as both voters & candidates.
The statement confirmed that digital voter registration will ...
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The National Election Board of #Ethiopia (NEBE) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring an inclusive electoral process and emphasized that media institutions will remain central to public information efforts ahead of the 7th General #Election, according to a statement from the Ministry of Finance.
During a high-level briefing convened at the ministry, NEBE Chairperson Melatwork Hailu outlined the Board’s preparations, highlighting legal, institutional, and technological reforms aimed at strengthening transparency and public trust. She said the Board is prioritizing measures to support the participation of women, youth, persons with disabilities, and internally displaced persons (IDPs) as both voters & candidates.
The statement confirmed that digital voter registration will ...
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#Sudan’s Burhan accuses US envoy of obstructing peace, serving #UAE
Sudan’s army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Sunday rejected a new #US. proposal presented by White House adviser Massad Boulos, branding it the “worst paper” submitted to date for demanding the dissolution of state security agencies while leaving paramilitary forces intact.
Burhan addressed senior army officers of the rank of major general and above in Khartoum. He was accompanied by his assistants General Yasir Al-Atta and General Ibrahim Jabir, as well as the army chief of staff and his deputies, the deputy directors of the police and General Intelligence Service, and a representative of the Joint Forces.
During the meeting, Burhan warned that if the mediation process continued in this direction, the army would consider it “non-neutral,” accusing the U.S. envoy of attempting to impose dictates on the country.
“The paper presented by the Quad through Massad Boulos… is considered the ...
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Sudan’s army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Sunday rejected a new #US. proposal presented by White House adviser Massad Boulos, branding it the “worst paper” submitted to date for demanding the dissolution of state security agencies while leaving paramilitary forces intact.
Burhan addressed senior army officers of the rank of major general and above in Khartoum. He was accompanied by his assistants General Yasir Al-Atta and General Ibrahim Jabir, as well as the army chief of staff and his deputies, the deputy directors of the police and General Intelligence Service, and a representative of the Joint Forces.
During the meeting, Burhan warned that if the mediation process continued in this direction, the army would consider it “non-neutral,” accusing the U.S. envoy of attempting to impose dictates on the country.
“The paper presented by the Quad through Massad Boulos… is considered the ...
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#EU and #UNHCR launch €14 Million Project to support refugee inclusion in Kebribeyah, #Somali Region
The European Union, in partnership with UNHCR and the Government of #Ethiopia, has launched a €14.26 million initiative aimed at strengthening refugee inclusion and promoting sustainable solutions in #Kebribeyah, Somali Regional State.
The project is expected to benefit more than 20,000 refugees and over 52,000 members of host communities and internally displaced persons.
The "Advancing Refugee Inclusion in the Somali Region, Ethiopia" (#ARISR) project, implemented by UNHCR in close collaboration with federal and regional authorities, seeks to expand access to essential services and integrate refugees into national systems.
The initiative supports key pledges under the Makatet Roadmap, which promotes inclusion and equitable service delivery, and aligns with the Somali Regional State ...
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The European Union, in partnership with UNHCR and the Government of #Ethiopia, has launched a €14.26 million initiative aimed at strengthening refugee inclusion and promoting sustainable solutions in #Kebribeyah, Somali Regional State.
The project is expected to benefit more than 20,000 refugees and over 52,000 members of host communities and internally displaced persons.
The "Advancing Refugee Inclusion in the Somali Region, Ethiopia" (#ARISR) project, implemented by UNHCR in close collaboration with federal and regional authorities, seeks to expand access to essential services and integrate refugees into national systems.
The initiative supports key pledges under the Makatet Roadmap, which promotes inclusion and equitable service delivery, and aligns with the Somali Regional State ...
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News: Volcanic eruption near #Erta_Ale in #Afar reported for the first time in thousands of years
A volcanic eruption occurred yesterday morning near Mount Erta Ale in #Ethiopia’s Afar Region, in what experts say may be the first recorded activity at the site in thousands of years, according to local media and international monitoring agencies.
According to Afar TV, the loud explosion caused noticeable vibrations and moderate tremors in areas around Erta Ale and the town of Afdera. “We were extremely shocked by the sound and engulfed in fear,” one resident said. Phone interviews conducted by the station indicated that the sound and its effects were felt as far away as #Djibouti, #Tigray and towns in the #Wollo area.
Dutch news agency BNO News, citing international volcanic monitoring agencies, reported that the eruption is believed to be the first at the site in roughly 10,000 years.
As of the latest VAAC update, the eruption was reported to have stopped.
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A volcanic eruption occurred yesterday morning near Mount Erta Ale in #Ethiopia’s Afar Region, in what experts say may be the first recorded activity at the site in thousands of years, according to local media and international monitoring agencies.
According to Afar TV, the loud explosion caused noticeable vibrations and moderate tremors in areas around Erta Ale and the town of Afdera. “We were extremely shocked by the sound and engulfed in fear,” one resident said. Phone interviews conducted by the station indicated that the sound and its effects were felt as far away as #Djibouti, #Tigray and towns in the #Wollo area.
Dutch news agency BNO News, citing international volcanic monitoring agencies, reported that the eruption is believed to be the first at the site in roughly 10,000 years.
As of the latest VAAC update, the eruption was reported to have stopped.
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#Ethiopia: Awash Bank posts 25.6 bln birr profit, assets surpass 442 bln birr
#Awash Bank has announced that it registered a gross profit of 25.6 billion birr in the 2024?2025 Ethiopian budget year, which it described as the highest in the history of private banks in Ethiopia, while its total assets reached 442.6 billion birr.
The announcement was made on Saturday during the bank’s 30th Annual Ordinary General Meeting and 18th Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders.
According to local media reports, Awash Bank CEO Tsehay Shiferaw told shareholders that the bank posted a gross profit of 25.67 billion birr in the fiscal year, representing a 137 percent increase compared to the previous year. He described the result as a “massive profit” for the institution.
Tsehay said the bank’s total deposits stood at 358.5 billion birr, an increase of 125.9 billion birr compared to the same ...
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#Awash Bank has announced that it registered a gross profit of 25.6 billion birr in the 2024?2025 Ethiopian budget year, which it described as the highest in the history of private banks in Ethiopia, while its total assets reached 442.6 billion birr.
The announcement was made on Saturday during the bank’s 30th Annual Ordinary General Meeting and 18th Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders.
According to local media reports, Awash Bank CEO Tsehay Shiferaw told shareholders that the bank posted a gross profit of 25.67 billion birr in the fiscal year, representing a 137 percent increase compared to the previous year. He described the result as a “massive profit” for the institution.
Tsehay said the bank’s total deposits stood at 358.5 billion birr, an increase of 125.9 billion birr compared to the same ...
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#Somalia’s president and predecessor trade accusations over rising poverty in #Mogadishu
Somalia's former President Mohamed Abdullahi #Farmajo & incumbent President #Hassan Sheikh Mohamud have exchanged pointed remarks over an escalating poverty crisis in Mogadishu, after Farmajo made his first public appearance since losing the 2022 election.
Speaking on Saturday to a group of MPs in the capital, Farmajo — who returned to Mogadishu earlier this month — warned that the city was facing a dire humanitarian situation, claiming many residents could no longer afford even a single daily meal.
“I have researched this thoroughly & found that the country is in a severe crisis," he told lawmakers. "People are talking about levels of hardship that some of you may not be aware of. Many citizens eat only one meal a day — or once every two days."
Mohamud Acknowledges Hardship but Defends Security ..
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Somalia's former President Mohamed Abdullahi #Farmajo & incumbent President #Hassan Sheikh Mohamud have exchanged pointed remarks over an escalating poverty crisis in Mogadishu, after Farmajo made his first public appearance since losing the 2022 election.
Speaking on Saturday to a group of MPs in the capital, Farmajo — who returned to Mogadishu earlier this month — warned that the city was facing a dire humanitarian situation, claiming many residents could no longer afford even a single daily meal.
“I have researched this thoroughly & found that the country is in a severe crisis," he told lawmakers. "People are talking about levels of hardship that some of you may not be aware of. Many citizens eat only one meal a day — or once every two days."
Mohamud Acknowledges Hardship but Defends Security ..
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#Commentary: Birr in Freefall: #Ethiopia’s struggle with record currency depreciation, imported inflation risk
In July 2024, Ethiopia shifted from a crawling-peg to a market-based exchange rate system, leading to a rapid depreciation of the birr. Samson Hailu, the writer of this commentary, notes the currency fell by over 165% in 15 months, adding that “the magnitude of the birr's depreciation outside the formal banking system is even alarming,” with forex bureaus trading at 177 birr per dollar, “marking a depreciation of over 216% since August 2025.”
While the reform boosted exports, he contends it also triggered “short-term inflationary pressures.” A weaker birr makes imports expensive and raises production costs. Low-income households are hardest hit, as “imported inflation functions as a regressive tax.”
Samson argues that the reform, though “a necessary structural adjustment,” demands urgent action, including tighter monetary policy.
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In July 2024, Ethiopia shifted from a crawling-peg to a market-based exchange rate system, leading to a rapid depreciation of the birr. Samson Hailu, the writer of this commentary, notes the currency fell by over 165% in 15 months, adding that “the magnitude of the birr's depreciation outside the formal banking system is even alarming,” with forex bureaus trading at 177 birr per dollar, “marking a depreciation of over 216% since August 2025.”
While the reform boosted exports, he contends it also triggered “short-term inflationary pressures.” A weaker birr makes imports expensive and raises production costs. Low-income households are hardest hit, as “imported inflation functions as a regressive tax.”
Samson argues that the reform, though “a necessary structural adjustment,” demands urgent action, including tighter monetary policy.
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#Ethiopia: Prosecutor files three additional charges against former State Minister #Taye Dendea based on media interview
Prosecutors have introduced three new charges against former State Minister of Peace and #Oromia Regional Council (Chafe Oromia) member Taye Dendea during a hearing held today, 24 November, according to his defense lawyer, Abera Negus, who spoke to Addis Standard.
The new charges were filed despite the hearing being originally scheduled for the submission of sentencing recommendations related to a previous conviction on one count: unlawful possession of a firearm. Taye had been acquitted of the other two charges in that case during his last court appearance.
Abera said the prosecutor “appeared with three additional charges instead of presenting sentencing recommendations,” adding that the defense was not notified in advance of this procedural shift.
According to Abera, all three additional charges stem from comments Taye made during a ...
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Prosecutors have introduced three new charges against former State Minister of Peace and #Oromia Regional Council (Chafe Oromia) member Taye Dendea during a hearing held today, 24 November, according to his defense lawyer, Abera Negus, who spoke to Addis Standard.
The new charges were filed despite the hearing being originally scheduled for the submission of sentencing recommendations related to a previous conviction on one count: unlawful possession of a firearm. Taye had been acquitted of the other two charges in that case during his last court appearance.
Abera said the prosecutor “appeared with three additional charges instead of presenting sentencing recommendations,” adding that the defense was not notified in advance of this procedural shift.
According to Abera, all three additional charges stem from comments Taye made during a ...
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News - #TPLF urges federal government to “refrain” from actions that could trigger new war, calls on #AU to convene as Pretoria deal “at risk”
The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has urged the #Ethiopian federal government to “refrain” from actions it says violate the #Pretoria Agreement and risk sparking another round of war, while calling on the African Union to urgently convene parties to the deal as tensions escalate.
In a statement issued at the conclusion of its regular Central Committee meeting held from November 17–22, the party accused the federal government of organizing and arming armed groups in and around Tigray—moves it said constitute direct violations of the peace accord.
The Central Committee warned that these activities including recent #drone_attack undermine the fragile postwar stability & could lead to renewed conflict if not halted immediately.
The TPLF also alleged that Ethiopian government is applying “economic pressure” on the region ..
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The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has urged the #Ethiopian federal government to “refrain” from actions it says violate the #Pretoria Agreement and risk sparking another round of war, while calling on the African Union to urgently convene parties to the deal as tensions escalate.
In a statement issued at the conclusion of its regular Central Committee meeting held from November 17–22, the party accused the federal government of organizing and arming armed groups in and around Tigray—moves it said constitute direct violations of the peace accord.
The Central Committee warned that these activities including recent #drone_attack undermine the fragile postwar stability & could lead to renewed conflict if not halted immediately.
The TPLF also alleged that Ethiopian government is applying “economic pressure” on the region ..
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