#Ethiopia reshapes Africa’s aviation landscape with #Bishoftu International Airport

Ethiopia is moving ahead with plans to reshape #Africa’s aviation landscape through the development of Bishoftu International Airport (#BIA), a major greenfield project envisioned as a continental hub to serve both Ethiopia and the wider African region, Nigeria’s THISDAY newspaper reported.

Located about 40 kilometers south-west of Addis Abeba, the new airport is intended to ease mounting capacity constraints at Addis Abeba Bole International Airport and further consolidate Ethiopia’s role as a key player in regional and global air transport.

According to THISDAY, the project will be implemented in phases, with infrastructure scaled in line with passenger growth and operational needs. The first phase, estimated at around USD 12.5 billion, is expected to be completed by 2030 & will accommodate up to 60...

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#WHO: 40.8 million people living with #HIV globally, 64% in Africa amid funding cuts

An estimated 40.8 million people were living with HIV worldwide at the end of 2024, with more than 64% in the #African Region, according to new figures from the World Health Organization (WHO). The agency warns that funding cuts are disrupting services and threatening progress toward ending AIDS as a public health threat.

The data were released to mark World AIDS Day, observed on 01 December 2025.

The WHO report shows the African Region accounted for 26.3 million people living with HIV in 2024, alongside 650,000 new HIV acquisitions and 380,000 HIV-related deaths. Globally, 1.3 million people acquired HIV and 630,000 died from HIV-related causes that year.

The organization noted that new infections have fallen by 40% and HIV-related deaths by 54% since 2010, but cautioned that recent cuts to foreign...

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#Op_ed: No Luxury for Division: Why #Tigray needs united front, not proliferating parties and side structures

Tigray is navigating its most precarious chapter, "not transitioning into stability but sinking into a new form of paralysis," writes Mulat Gebreslassie. More than two years after the #Pretoria Agreement, he notes, “The people, still reeling from a genocidal war, blockade, and famine, are looking for a way out. Yet, what they are receiving from their elite is not a lifeline but a labyrinth of new political structures.”

This division, he argues, is a “fundamental misreading of the moment”—for in a post-war society, “fragmentation is fatal.”

The solution, Mulat contends, is a united front—a “single diplomatic channel," the consolidation of resources, and "the amnesty of egos" among leaders.

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#Ethiopia: 15-year-old girl treated for #Marburg virus recovers and returns home

The South Ethiopia Regional Health Bureau has announced that a 15-year-old girl who was receiving treatment for Marburg virus disease has fully recovered and been discharged from a medical center.

In a statement issued on its social media page yesterday, 30 November 2025, the Bureau said the patient, identified as Beamlak Mitku, had been under medical follow-up after the virus was detected in her system.

The Head of the Regional Health Bureau, Endeshaw Shibru, said the girl had been receiving treatment after showing symptoms of Marburg virus disease and was released from the medical center after a laboratory test confirmed she was free of the virus.

Including the 15-year-old, three people have so far recovered from Marburg virus disease following treatment, according to the Bureau. Health officials ....

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#Ethiopia: Widespread rights abuses in #Amhara region as federal forces move to battle Fano insurgency – the Guardian reveals

Federal forces committed abuses in Amhara region, including kidnappings, massacres, sexual violence and attacks on humanitarian personnel, in an attempt to quell the Fano insurgency in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, the Guardian newspaper said in its photographic report.

It added that the situation is out of control, with more than 2 million people in urgent need of humanitarian assistance in a region that is also hosting refugees from the war in Sudan.

According to the Guardian newspaper in its photographic report, the Ethiopian federal army is regularly accused of massacres, arbitrary arrests, sexual violence and drone attacks targeting civilians in Amhara. Civilians interviewed described losing relatives to drone strikes and shelling, further fueling anger at ...

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#Somali defense minister, army chief travel to Egypt as #Cairo plans troop deployment in Somalia

Somalia’s Defense Minister, Ahmed Macalin Fiqi, accompanied by the country’s army chief, arrived in #Egypt on Monday for a previously unannounced visit aimed at strengthening strategic ties and regional security cooperation, government sources said.

The visit comes as Egypt prepares to deploy troops to Somalia to support the underfunded African Union mission, #AUSSOM, which faces logistical and financial challenges.

Egypt is currently engaged in a political dispute with Ethiopia over the Grand Renaissance Dam on the Nile, and analysts suggest the troop deployment may also be part of a broader strategy to counter Ethiopia’s regional influence while expanding Egypt’s military presence in the Horn of Africa.

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#Ethiopia: President Tadesse says budget freeze leaves #Tigray unable to pay civil servants, banks short of cash, warns fragile peace at risk

Tigray Interim Admin (#TIA) President Lt. Gen. Tadesse Worede has warned that the region’s fragile post-Pretoria peace is under serious strain as a federal budget freeze has left the administration unable to pay civil servants or maintain essential services.

He said the economic pressure extends beyond unpaid salaries, with severe cash-flow shortages leaving banks “running out of cash” & preventing residents from accessing their own money, describing the measures as “absolutely unacceptable.”

Speaking at a mass gathering in #Aksum during the Hidar Zion celebrations on Sunday, President Tadesse said the delay in federal budget subsidy transfers has intensified existing pressures at a time when the administration is “making every effort to prevent a slide back into war.”
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Top news stories of the day 1 December

 President Tadesse says budget freeze leaves #Tigray unable to pay civil servants, banks short of cash, warns fragile peace at risk

 Widespread rights abuses in #Amhara region as federal forces move to battle Fano insurgency – the Guardian reveals

 15-year-old girl treated for #Marburg virus recovers and returns home

 #Ethiopia reshapes Africa’s aviation landscape with #Bishoftu International Airport


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#UN calls for unhindered humanitarian access in #Sudan as #RSF's violations persist

The UN has renewed its urgent call to all parties in Sudan to guarantee "safe, unhindered humanitarian access" for civilians and aid workers, as violations by paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continue to drive massive displacement and rising needs.

"We once again call on all parties to urgently guarantee safe, unhindered humanitarian access to protect civilians, including, of course, aid workers," spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told reporters on Monday.

He said UN humanitarian teams recently met displaced families who urgently require shelter, essential items, health services, and sanitation assistance.

While the UN is providing food and psychosocial support, Dujarric warned that "funding shortfalls have left critical gaps," stressing the vital need for donors to commit additional resources.

The conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which began in April 2023, has already killed thousands of people, displaced at least 12 million and led to one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.

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#Sudan Offers #Russia Its First Naval Base in Africa

Red Sea port would give Moscow a vital edge in the strategic waters

Sudan’s military government has offered Russia what would be its first naval base in Africa and an unprecedented perch overlooking critical #Red_Sea trade routes, according to Sudanese officials.

The deal, if it happens, would be a strategic advantage for #Moscow, which has struggled to deepen its foothold on the continent. It would be a troubling development for the #US., which has sought to keep Russia and #China from controlling African ports where they could rearm and refit warships and, potentially, choke off vital sea lanes.

Under a 25-year proposal Sudan’s military government presented to Russian officials in October, Moscow would have the right to station up to 300 troops & dock as many as four warships—including nuclear-powered ones—at Port Sudan or another, yet-to-be-named Red Sea...

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#Allied discovers five new targets at #Ethiopia gold project

Allied Gold said recent drilling at its #Kurmuk property in western Ethiopia has identified at least five new target areas, underpinning plans for a high-volume gold operation. The stock hit an all-time high.

Hole TSDD041 in the Tsenge–Hiccup Hill zone cut 16.4 metres grading 13 grams gold per tonne from 43 metres depth, while hole TSDD036 in the Tsenge–Setota zone cut 10.5 metres at 1.85 grams gold from 161 metres downhole, Allied said Thursday in a statement.

The company’s update highlights “the potential upside at the Kurmuk asset in terms of exploration,” National Bank Financial mining analyst Mohamed Sidibé said in a note. He called the drilling results “constructive.”

Allied Gold shares jumped 9.3% to C$29.47 Friday morning in #Toronto, their highest level since the stock began trading in September 2023. ....

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#Eritrea, #Somalia and #Sudan are among African countries affected by US. Green Card review

The #United_States has announced a sweeping review of Green Cards issued to citizens of 19 countries—ten of them in Africa, among which are Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan—following the November 26 attack on National Guard troops in #Washington, D.C.

The Trump administration confirmed the move after authorities identified the detained suspect as a 29-year-old Afghan national who had previously worked with U.S. forces in Afghanistan.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (#USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow said on X that President Trump had ordered a “rigorous re-examination of every Green Card for every alien from every country of concern,” adding that safeguarding Americans was “paramount” and blaming the previous administration for “reckless resettlement policies.”.....

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#NBE Governor Eyob Tekalign meets exporters to address foreign currency repatriation gaps

Addis Abeba – National Bank of #Ethiopia (NBE) Governor Eyob Tekalign has held a high-level consultation with coffee, sesame and pulses exporters to tackle persistent shortcomings in the repatriation of foreign currency earnings.

The discussion highlighted the central bank’s mandate to protect Ethiopia’s foreign exchange reserves and ensure that export proceeds are returned to the country transparently and within required timelines.

Governor Eyob underscored that dialogue with the private sector remains the first step before enforcement measures are applied, signalling NBE’s commitment to collaborative problem-solving and strengthened compliance.

The Bank said it will continue to uphold accountability, promote responsible export practices and reinforce the integrity of Ethiopia’s foreign exchange management system.

#Policy_Brief: #Assab vs #Berbera: Weighing #Ethiopia’s legal, operational options for maritime access

Ethiopia’s renewed pursuit of sovereign access to the #Red_Sea has reignited tensions with #Eritrea, writes Gulaid Yusuf Idaan. He contends that Ethiopia’s loss of coastal access remains legally ambiguous, citing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s recent remark that “there is no official record or institutional decision” documenting Ethiopia’s maritime loss, rendering Ethiopia’s claims grounded more in historical narrative than in enforceable international law.

Given these legal constraints and the operational risks, Idaan argues that the MoU with #Somaliland enables access without violating state borders or provoking conflict.

Click the link below to read the full article and examine the author’s perspective on the most viable, lawful, and peaceful option for Ethiopia to regain its maritime access.

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#Ethiopia reports no active Marburg cases as two patients recover

Ethiopia has reported zero active Marburg virus cases for the first time since the outbreak was confirmed on 14, November 2025, according to the Ministry of Health.

In its daily update issued yesterday, the Ministry said none of the 179 laboratory samples processed that day tested positive for the virus.

The #South_Ethiopia Regional State Health Bureau, where the outbreak was detected, also announced that two young people who had been under medical follow-up after contracting the virus have recovered and been discharged.

Endashaw Shibru, Head of the Regional Health Bureau, said the two had previously been in contact with their father, who died after being infected with the Marburg virus. “They showed symptoms of the disease, were tested in the laboratory, and once confirmed positive, underwent medical follow-up,” he stated.

Their recovery brings the total number of recovered ...

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#Ethiopia: Locally engineered “M-PESA LeHulum” launched to remove network barriers in mobile money access

Addis Abeba – #Safaricom’s M-PESA Ethiopia has launched M-PESA ለሁሉም (M-PESA LeHulum), a telco-agnostic mobile money platform developed fully in-house and designed to extend digital financial services to all Ethiopians, regardless of the SIM card they use.

The new platform removes longstanding network restrictions, offering a simple, secure and inclusive onboarding process intended to broaden participation in the digital economy.

M-PESA Ethiopia said users can access the service by downloading the app, registering with any phone number and completing verification through the #Fayda Digital ID, enabling them to begin transactions within minutes.

The company added that the platform was built entirely by its technology teams, showcasing local engineering capacity and reflecting its commitment to solutions tailored to Ethiopian needs while...

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#Ethiopia launches fourth national plan to combat antimicrobial resistance

Ethiopia has launched its fourth National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (#AMR), reaffirming its commitment to tackling a growing global health threat, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (#Africa CDC).

The plan positions Ethiopia among African countries with structured strategies to address AMR, which occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites evolve to resist medicines designed to eliminate them.

The initiative is supported by Africa CDC, the World Health Organization (WHO), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), the World Bank, and the East, Central & Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC).

“Resistance to infection is rising worldwide. Without decisive measures, by 2050 we could see a 70% increase in AMR-related impacts, costing the global economy....

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#Ethiopia: OFC squeezed into fielding just ten candidates to escape deregistration ahead of mandatory deadline

The #Oromo Federalist Congress (#OFC) has been pressed into registering only ten candidates for the 7th national election to avoid deregistration under Ethiopia’s electoral law, as the National Election Board’s deadline for candidate submissions expired on today 2 December 2025.

OFC Chair Professor Merera Gudina confirmed to Addis Standard that the party submitted a limited list solely to meet its legal obligation. “The deadline for sending a list of candidates for the board is today. We sent the names of 10,” he said.

Reflecting on the party’s electoral decline, Merera recalled, “During the good old days (2005) we not only fielded more than 400, but even won 42 seats for the national parliament and 105 for the regional council…

In a statement issued on Tuesday following an emergency Central Committee meeting held on 29 November in Addis Abeba, the OFC said...

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News stories of the day 2 December:

1️⃣ Economy – Ethiopia’s National Bank Governor Eyob Tekalign meets coffee, sesame, and pulses exporters to address gaps in foreign currency repatriation and ensure timely, transparent return of export earnings.
2️⃣ Sudan – Khartoum offers Russia its first-ever naval base in Africa, raising global geopolitical concerns.
3️⃣ United States – Washington orders a sweeping review of Green Cards issued to citizens of 19 countries, including Eritrea, Somalia, and Sudan.
4️⃣ Health – Ethiopia confirms zero active Marburg cases, marking a key milestone in containing the outbreak.

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#Trump says he doesn’t want #Somalis in the US, urges them to go back to their homeland and fix it

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he did not want Somali immigrants in the U.S., saying residents of the war-ravaged eastern African country are too reliant on U.S. social safety net and add little to the United States.

Trump’s contemptuous denoscription of the entire immigrant community is the latest example of him pointedly attacking the Somali diaspora in the United States. Somalis have been coming to Minnesota and other states, often as refugees, since the 1990s. The president made no distinction between citizens and non-citizens.

The president’s comment came days after his administration announced it is halting all asylum decisions following the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington. The suspect in last week’s incident is originally from Afghanistan but Trump has used the moment to ...

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