#Ethiopian officials tour #Somaliland’s #Berbera port, eye expanded trade links
A high-level Ethiopian delegation on Monday visited Somaliland’s Berbera Port and the adjacent Berbera Economic Free Zone as part of efforts to strengthen trade, investment and economic cooperation between the two sides, officials said.
The delegation, comprising senior federal and regional officials from Ethiopia, was led by Keninsa Lemi, secretary-general of Ethiopia’s Federal Chamber of Commerce. It included deputy ministers responsible for investment, transport and trade from Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State, as well as presidents of chambers of commerce from the Somali, Tigray, Oromia, Amhara and Benishangul-Gumuz regions.
The officials arrived in Somaliland on Sunday and began the second day of their working visit on Monday in the strategic port city of Berbera, where they toured port facilities, customs operations and key transport and logistics infrastructure.
Somaliland’s Director-General at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, Mohamed Hasan Saleban, accompanied the delegation and briefed them on recent reforms aimed at improving port services, customs clearance and trade facilitation. He highlighted the role of Berbera Port and the free zone in supporting economic growth and expanding regional trade.
At the port and free zone, the delegation was received by senior officials from the Berbera Free Zone Authority, the Somaliland Ports Authority, customs officials at Berbera Port and representatives of DP World, which operates and is expanding the port.
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A high-level Ethiopian delegation on Monday visited Somaliland’s Berbera Port and the adjacent Berbera Economic Free Zone as part of efforts to strengthen trade, investment and economic cooperation between the two sides, officials said.
The delegation, comprising senior federal and regional officials from Ethiopia, was led by Keninsa Lemi, secretary-general of Ethiopia’s Federal Chamber of Commerce. It included deputy ministers responsible for investment, transport and trade from Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State, as well as presidents of chambers of commerce from the Somali, Tigray, Oromia, Amhara and Benishangul-Gumuz regions.
The officials arrived in Somaliland on Sunday and began the second day of their working visit on Monday in the strategic port city of Berbera, where they toured port facilities, customs operations and key transport and logistics infrastructure.
Somaliland’s Director-General at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, Mohamed Hasan Saleban, accompanied the delegation and briefed them on recent reforms aimed at improving port services, customs clearance and trade facilitation. He highlighted the role of Berbera Port and the free zone in supporting economic growth and expanding regional trade.
At the port and free zone, the delegation was received by senior officials from the Berbera Free Zone Authority, the Somaliland Ports Authority, customs officials at Berbera Port and representatives of DP World, which operates and is expanding the port.
http://horndiplomat.com/ethiopian-officials-tour-somalilands-berbera-port-eye-expanded-trade-links/
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Ethiopian officials tour Somaliland’s Berbera port, eye expanded trade links
A high-level Ethiopian delegation on Monday visited Somaliland’s Berbera Port and the adjacent Berbera Economic Free Zone as part of efforts
#EHRC calls for #security deployment amid deadly violence in #Gambella
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has called for the immediate deployment of adequate security forces and decisive action by federal and Gambella regional authorities to halt worsening insecurity and human rights violations in the Gambella Region.
In a statement issued on 21 December, 2025, the Commission said renewed violence erupted in Gambella City and surrounding areas following the killing of Gambella City Police Commander, Chief Inspector Umed Ujulu, triggering armed clashes and exchanges of gunfire.
One victim of the attacks and a medical professional who spoke to Addis Standard, under condition of anonymity, said the conflict has exposed divisions within local security structures. Sources said the renewed violence was exacerbated by ethnic identity and power struggles, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries.
https://addisstandard.com/ehrc-calls-for-security-deployment-amid-deadly-violence-in-gambella/
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has called for the immediate deployment of adequate security forces and decisive action by federal and Gambella regional authorities to halt worsening insecurity and human rights violations in the Gambella Region.
In a statement issued on 21 December, 2025, the Commission said renewed violence erupted in Gambella City and surrounding areas following the killing of Gambella City Police Commander, Chief Inspector Umed Ujulu, triggering armed clashes and exchanges of gunfire.
One victim of the attacks and a medical professional who spoke to Addis Standard, under condition of anonymity, said the conflict has exposed divisions within local security structures. Sources said the renewed violence was exacerbated by ethnic identity and power struggles, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries.
https://addisstandard.com/ehrc-calls-for-security-deployment-amid-deadly-violence-in-gambella/
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Over 1,700 IDPs at #Hitsats center in #Tigray in #critical condition amid severe #hunger, lack of medical care
More than 1,700 internally displaced persons (IDPs) sheltering at the Hitsats IDP center in Tigray are facing a worsening hunger crisis, with reports indicating repeated fatalities and growing numbers of people in critical condition due to severe food shortages and limited access to medical care.
According to a report by the local broadcaster, at least 50 IDPs have reportedly died amid acute food shortages since July 2025, while approximately 1,700 others remain at risk. Elderly people, women, and children are among those most affected, with residents reporting incidents of people collapsing after going days without adequate food.
Simret, Salsay Weyane Tigray , TPLF and Tigray Interim Administration President issued statement regarding the issue.
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More than 1,700 internally displaced persons (IDPs) sheltering at the Hitsats IDP center in Tigray are facing a worsening hunger crisis, with reports indicating repeated fatalities and growing numbers of people in critical condition due to severe food shortages and limited access to medical care.
According to a report by the local broadcaster, at least 50 IDPs have reportedly died amid acute food shortages since July 2025, while approximately 1,700 others remain at risk. Elderly people, women, and children are among those most affected, with residents reporting incidents of people collapsing after going days without adequate food.
Simret, Salsay Weyane Tigray , TPLF and Tigray Interim Administration President issued statement regarding the issue.
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#NEBE consults political parties to address #concerns ahead of 2026 General #Election
The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) held consultations with political parties today as part of preparations for the country’s 7th General Election, following concerns raised during the launch of the provisional election calendar on 20 October, 2025.
During the consultations, Melatwork Hailu, NEBE Chairperson said the meetings aim to identify stakeholder expectations and ensure a free, fair, and impartial electoral process. She emphasized the importance of creating an enabling political environment and the continuation of such consultations ahead of the polls.
Political parties welcomed the recent decision by the House of Peoples' Representatives, which lifted the criteria requiring candidates to secure endorsement signatures. They also raised additional concerns ahead of the election.
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The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) held consultations with political parties today as part of preparations for the country’s 7th General Election, following concerns raised during the launch of the provisional election calendar on 20 October, 2025.
During the consultations, Melatwork Hailu, NEBE Chairperson said the meetings aim to identify stakeholder expectations and ensure a free, fair, and impartial electoral process. She emphasized the importance of creating an enabling political environment and the continuation of such consultations ahead of the polls.
Political parties welcomed the recent decision by the House of Peoples' Representatives, which lifted the criteria requiring candidates to secure endorsement signatures. They also raised additional concerns ahead of the election.
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#UN warns continued weapons flows fueling #Sudan war, demands accountability
The continued supply of increasingly deadly weapons is fueling the devastating war in Sudan, and those enabling the conflict will be held accountable, a senior UN official warned Monday.
“The continued supply of weapons – increasingly sophisticated and deadly -- remains a key driver of the conflict. Sudan is saturated with arms,” Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari told the UN Security Council. “Calls to end these flows have gone unheeded, and there has been no accountability.”
“Meanwhile, the parties remain unwilling to compromise or de-escalate. While they were able to stop fighting to preserve oil revenues, they have so far failed to do the same to protect their population,” he added.
He stressed the need for strong Security Council action as mediation efforts continue.
“We urge the Council to send a clear and united message: those who enable this war will be held accountable,” Khiari said.
He cited recent violence in the Kordofan region, including a Dec. 4 drone attack that hit a kindergarten and later a hospital, killing more than 100 people, including 63 children, calling civilian suffering “immense” and “unimaginable.”
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/un-warns-continued-weapons-flows-fueling-sudan-war-demands-accountability/3778167
The continued supply of increasingly deadly weapons is fueling the devastating war in Sudan, and those enabling the conflict will be held accountable, a senior UN official warned Monday.
“The continued supply of weapons – increasingly sophisticated and deadly -- remains a key driver of the conflict. Sudan is saturated with arms,” Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari told the UN Security Council. “Calls to end these flows have gone unheeded, and there has been no accountability.”
“Meanwhile, the parties remain unwilling to compromise or de-escalate. While they were able to stop fighting to preserve oil revenues, they have so far failed to do the same to protect their population,” he added.
He stressed the need for strong Security Council action as mediation efforts continue.
“We urge the Council to send a clear and united message: those who enable this war will be held accountable,” Khiari said.
He cited recent violence in the Kordofan region, including a Dec. 4 drone attack that hit a kindergarten and later a hospital, killing more than 100 people, including 63 children, calling civilian suffering “immense” and “unimaginable.”
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/un-warns-continued-weapons-flows-fueling-sudan-war-demands-accountability/3778167
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UN warns continued weapons flows fueling Sudan war, demands accountability
‘We urge the (Security) Council to send a clear and united message: those who enable this war will be held accountable,’ says senior UN official
#Trump recalls envoys from 15 African countries including #Ethiopia, #Somalia, #Djibouti
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has recalled #American ambassadors from 15 African countries, including Somalia, Ethiopia and Djibouti, in a move described as unusual and part of a broader effort to reorganize U.S. diplomatic representation abroad.
According to information circulating within diplomatic circles, the list of African countries affected spans multiple regions of the continent. It includes #Egypt and #Algeria in North Africa, as well as countries in the Horn of Africa, East, West, Central and Southern Africa, with no official explanation provided for the recalls or a clear timeline for filling the vacant posts.
In the Horn of Africa, the decision affected U.S. ambassadors to Somalia, Ethiopia and Djibouti, a strategically significant region for Washington due to ...
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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has recalled #American ambassadors from 15 African countries, including Somalia, Ethiopia and Djibouti, in a move described as unusual and part of a broader effort to reorganize U.S. diplomatic representation abroad.
According to information circulating within diplomatic circles, the list of African countries affected spans multiple regions of the continent. It includes #Egypt and #Algeria in North Africa, as well as countries in the Horn of Africa, East, West, Central and Southern Africa, with no official explanation provided for the recalls or a clear timeline for filling the vacant posts.
In the Horn of Africa, the decision affected U.S. ambassadors to Somalia, Ethiopia and Djibouti, a strategically significant region for Washington due to ...
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#Ethiopia: Living in Vigilance: How fear has redefined nightfall at Seba Kare #IDP camp
Located in the outskirts of #Mekelle, the Seba Kare internally displaced persons (IDP) camp hosts thousands of IDPs. At Seba Kare nightfall no longer follows the clock. Long before darkness fully settles, children are ushered into shelters, families secure their tents as best as fraying fabric allows, and the camp falls quiet under a fear displaced people say has become routine.
Between 4:00pm and 6:00pm, movement outside nearly stops. “Fear decides our time,” said Hagos, an internally displaced man living at the site. “Before, children used to play until sunset. Now they must come home early, even when it’s still light.”
Their fear did not arise out of thin air. In September a hyena entered the Seba Kare shelter in Mekelle, carried away a toddler, and killed him. The victim, 1 year and four months old, was taken from his family’s shelter at the center.
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Located in the outskirts of #Mekelle, the Seba Kare internally displaced persons (IDP) camp hosts thousands of IDPs. At Seba Kare nightfall no longer follows the clock. Long before darkness fully settles, children are ushered into shelters, families secure their tents as best as fraying fabric allows, and the camp falls quiet under a fear displaced people say has become routine.
Between 4:00pm and 6:00pm, movement outside nearly stops. “Fear decides our time,” said Hagos, an internally displaced man living at the site. “Before, children used to play until sunset. Now they must come home early, even when it’s still light.”
Their fear did not arise out of thin air. In September a hyena entered the Seba Kare shelter in Mekelle, carried away a toddler, and killed him. The victim, 1 year and four months old, was taken from his family’s shelter at the center.
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=54222
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News: #Ethiopia’s Birr ranks third weakest currency globally — Bloomberg
Ethiopia’s #birr has recorded the third weakest performance among global currencies tracked by Bloomberg, trailing only the #Argentine peso and the #Turkish lira, highlighting persistent pressure on the exchange rate amid ongoing debt restructuring efforts.
According to Bloomberg, the birr depreciated by more than 15 percent against the US dollar in 2025, making it one of the world’s worst-performing currencies this year.
The report said the outlook for the birr remains closely tied to Ethiopia’s progress in restructuring its external debt, a key factor for restoring investor confidence and stabilizing the currency.
“Our view is one of gradual further depreciation, but slower than the recent spike,” Giulia Filocca, an analyst at S&P Global, told Bloomberg, pointing to debt restructuring progress as a critical benchmark for attracting investment and supporting the birr....
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Ethiopia’s #birr has recorded the third weakest performance among global currencies tracked by Bloomberg, trailing only the #Argentine peso and the #Turkish lira, highlighting persistent pressure on the exchange rate amid ongoing debt restructuring efforts.
According to Bloomberg, the birr depreciated by more than 15 percent against the US dollar in 2025, making it one of the world’s worst-performing currencies this year.
The report said the outlook for the birr remains closely tied to Ethiopia’s progress in restructuring its external debt, a key factor for restoring investor confidence and stabilizing the currency.
“Our view is one of gradual further depreciation, but slower than the recent spike,” Giulia Filocca, an analyst at S&P Global, told Bloomberg, pointing to debt restructuring progress as a critical benchmark for attracting investment and supporting the birr....
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News: #UN warns Sudan’s ‘internationalized’ war could spill into #Ethiopia, risking wider regional conflict
The United Nations Security Council has warned that Sudan’s escalating and increasingly internationalized conflict risks spilling over into neighbouring countries, including Ethiopia, as fighting intensifies, weapons proliferate, and armed groups move across porous borders.
Briefing the Council, Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, said the war has recently shifted toward Sudan’s #Kordofan region, with the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) capturing the town of Babanusa on 1 December and the Heglig oil field on 8 December, while major cities in South Kordofan remain under siege.
He warned that the movement of armed groups across borders, already reported between Sudan and South Sudan, carries “potentially destabilizing effects” for the wider region.
“If we think these same networks won’t support the ....
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The United Nations Security Council has warned that Sudan’s escalating and increasingly internationalized conflict risks spilling over into neighbouring countries, including Ethiopia, as fighting intensifies, weapons proliferate, and armed groups move across porous borders.
Briefing the Council, Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, said the war has recently shifted toward Sudan’s #Kordofan region, with the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) capturing the town of Babanusa on 1 December and the Heglig oil field on 8 December, while major cities in South Kordofan remain under siege.
He warned that the movement of armed groups across borders, already reported between Sudan and South Sudan, carries “potentially destabilizing effects” for the wider region.
“If we think these same networks won’t support the ....
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#Ethiopian youth groups restore #Rift_Valley Lake & livelihoods
Under the scorching midday sun in the upper catchment of Ethiopia’s #Abijata-#Shalla National Park, a local youth group toils along the edges of a deep gully carved into the hills by erosion.
The young men shovel soil from the loose edges of the gorge, while women fill sandbags they stack in the gullies, building barriers to hold back the next rains that strike this battered landscape.
“The land is healing, & so are we,” says Hamid Belo, chairman of the #Mekane_Fike Forest Conservation Association.
Once covered with acacia woodlands and fed by steady streams, the land here has been steadily stripped bare.
The loss of tree cover has allowed erosion to scar the hillsides & upset the flow of water into the lakes in this closed river system.
Abijata and Shalla — the two lakes that give the national park its name — now ...
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Under the scorching midday sun in the upper catchment of Ethiopia’s #Abijata-#Shalla National Park, a local youth group toils along the edges of a deep gully carved into the hills by erosion.
The young men shovel soil from the loose edges of the gorge, while women fill sandbags they stack in the gullies, building barriers to hold back the next rains that strike this battered landscape.
“The land is healing, & so are we,” says Hamid Belo, chairman of the #Mekane_Fike Forest Conservation Association.
Once covered with acacia woodlands and fed by steady streams, the land here has been steadily stripped bare.
The loss of tree cover has allowed erosion to scar the hillsides & upset the flow of water into the lakes in this closed river system.
Abijata and Shalla — the two lakes that give the national park its name — now ...
https://web.facebook.com/AddisstandardEng/posts/pfbid02AYWSNSbQtvQQEdKoUvusKfGD3MpbrE7en5tayL8ggQFTb3i22kFaNPF4gp7TXMXrl
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#PM_Abiy receives #Kenyan president Ruto in Addis Abeba, holds talks on bilateral ties
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) received Kenyan President #William_Ruto in Addis Abeba today, holding discussions on strengthening bilateral relations and promoting peace and security in the Horn of Africa.
In a statement on social media, PM Abiy said, “Today, I received Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto for a one-day working visit. The visit reflects the deep, historical, and brotherly relationship between our two countries.”
The Prime Minister added that the discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations, as well as on peace and security in the Horn of Africa. “This demonstrated our shared firm stance on peace and stability, dialogue, and African-led solutions,” he noted.
Ethiopia and Kenya have recently taken steps to deepen economic cooperation. On 19 December 2025,...
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) received Kenyan President #William_Ruto in Addis Abeba today, holding discussions on strengthening bilateral relations and promoting peace and security in the Horn of Africa.
In a statement on social media, PM Abiy said, “Today, I received Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto for a one-day working visit. The visit reflects the deep, historical, and brotherly relationship between our two countries.”
The Prime Minister added that the discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations, as well as on peace and security in the Horn of Africa. “This demonstrated our shared firm stance on peace and stability, dialogue, and African-led solutions,” he noted.
Ethiopia and Kenya have recently taken steps to deepen economic cooperation. On 19 December 2025,...
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News: #UNHCR warns misinformation targeting refugees in #Gambella risks fueling tensions
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has expressed alarm over the spread of misinformation on social media targeting refugees in Ethiopia’s Gambella region, warning that the situation could inflame tensions if not urgently addressed.
In a statement, UNHCR said the circulation of misleading narratives poses risks to both refugees and host communities, and called for a peaceful resolution to the situation. The agency urged all actors to refrain from hate speech, stressing that such rhetoric endangers civilians and undermines coexistence.
UNHCR underscored that refugees in Gambella fled violence in their countries of origin in search of safety and protection, and should not be subjected to collective blame. The agency said it is closely monitoring developments on the ground and working with relevant authorities to ensure the safety of refugees, host ...
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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has expressed alarm over the spread of misinformation on social media targeting refugees in Ethiopia’s Gambella region, warning that the situation could inflame tensions if not urgently addressed.
In a statement, UNHCR said the circulation of misleading narratives poses risks to both refugees and host communities, and called for a peaceful resolution to the situation. The agency urged all actors to refrain from hate speech, stressing that such rhetoric endangers civilians and undermines coexistence.
UNHCR underscored that refugees in Gambella fled violence in their countries of origin in search of safety and protection, and should not be subjected to collective blame. The agency said it is closely monitoring developments on the ground and working with relevant authorities to ensure the safety of refugees, host ...
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#Ethiopia gears up for fourth ‘Invest in Ethiopia’ high-level forum, expected to draw 700+ global participants
Ethiopia is preparing to host the fourth edition of the Invest in Ethiopia High-Level Business Forum on 26–27 March 2026, as the government works to attract foreign investment and showcase emerging economic opportunities.
The two-day forum will be held at the Skylight Hotel in Addis Abeba and is expected to bring together more than 700 international investors, business leaders, policymakers, and development partners, according to the Ethiopian Investment Commission (#EIC).
In a statement, the EIC said the event will provide a platform for dialogue on Ethiopia’s investment climate, recent economic reforms, and opportunities across priority sectors. The forum will be jointly organized by the Ethiopian Investment Commission, the Ministry of Finance, and members of...
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Ethiopia is preparing to host the fourth edition of the Invest in Ethiopia High-Level Business Forum on 26–27 March 2026, as the government works to attract foreign investment and showcase emerging economic opportunities.
The two-day forum will be held at the Skylight Hotel in Addis Abeba and is expected to bring together more than 700 international investors, business leaders, policymakers, and development partners, according to the Ethiopian Investment Commission (#EIC).
In a statement, the EIC said the event will provide a platform for dialogue on Ethiopia’s investment climate, recent economic reforms, and opportunities across priority sectors. The forum will be jointly organized by the Ethiopian Investment Commission, the Ministry of Finance, and members of...
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Lured to #Russia for jobs, hundreds of #Kenyans wind up fighting in #Ukraine
Kenyan authorities probing organized crime network involved in recruitment
Martin Mburu boarded an Air Arabia flight in Nairobi to Moscow on Oct. 21, convinced he was heading to a well-paid job as a driver or security guard. He’d been told by Kenyan and Russian recruiters he’d earn 250,000 shillings (about $2,000) a month.
His wife, Grace Gathoni, last spoke to Mburu on Nov. 19. Two days later, she saw a report on Kenyan television that the 38-year-old mini-bus driver had died on the frontlines of Russia’s war in Ukraine’s Donbas region.
“It was such a shock,” Gathoni said in an interview from her modest home on the outskirts of the Kenyan capital. “He had no military background and was only given three days of training.”
Mburu is one of at least 200 Kenyans who in recent months have been lured to ...
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-23/kenyans-lured-to-russia-for-jobs-wind-up-fighting-in-ukraine?srnd=undefined
Kenyan authorities probing organized crime network involved in recruitment
Martin Mburu boarded an Air Arabia flight in Nairobi to Moscow on Oct. 21, convinced he was heading to a well-paid job as a driver or security guard. He’d been told by Kenyan and Russian recruiters he’d earn 250,000 shillings (about $2,000) a month.
His wife, Grace Gathoni, last spoke to Mburu on Nov. 19. Two days later, she saw a report on Kenyan television that the 38-year-old mini-bus driver had died on the frontlines of Russia’s war in Ukraine’s Donbas region.
“It was such a shock,” Gathoni said in an interview from her modest home on the outskirts of the Kenyan capital. “He had no military background and was only given three days of training.”
Mburu is one of at least 200 Kenyans who in recent months have been lured to ...
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-23/kenyans-lured-to-russia-for-jobs-wind-up-fighting-in-ukraine?srnd=undefined
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News: Ambassador #Masinga not among envoys recalled by #Trump administration, US Embassy in Addis Abeba clarifies
Contrary to recent reports, Ambassador Ervin J. Masinga is not among the #American envoys recalled by the Trump administration, the US Embassy in Addis Abeba has confirmed.
“#Ethiopia is not one of the countries listed among the Trump administration recalls of its envoys,” the embassy said.
In a clarification to Addis Standard, the embassy stated, “It is not true, he was not recalled.” It also noted that Ambassador Masinga “was at a signing ceremony this afternoon, signing an MOU with the government of Ethiopia.”
Addressing earlier reports suggesting Ethiopia was on the recall list, the embassy emphasized that this was an error and called for the correction of the misinformation: “Ethiopia is not one of the countries listed.”
Multiple media outlets, including AFP, have reported that the administration of US President Donald Trump has ....
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Contrary to recent reports, Ambassador Ervin J. Masinga is not among the #American envoys recalled by the Trump administration, the US Embassy in Addis Abeba has confirmed.
“#Ethiopia is not one of the countries listed among the Trump administration recalls of its envoys,” the embassy said.
In a clarification to Addis Standard, the embassy stated, “It is not true, he was not recalled.” It also noted that Ambassador Masinga “was at a signing ceremony this afternoon, signing an MOU with the government of Ethiopia.”
Addressing earlier reports suggesting Ethiopia was on the recall list, the embassy emphasized that this was an error and called for the correction of the misinformation: “Ethiopia is not one of the countries listed.”
Multiple media outlets, including AFP, have reported that the administration of US President Donald Trump has ....
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