#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.”
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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.
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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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#Ethiopia: Tigray civil societies, political parties raise alarm over deepening humanitarian crisis at #Hitsats IDP camp
A growing number of political parties, civil society organizations, and advocacy groups have issued urgent appeals warning of a deepening humanitarian crisis at the Hitsats internally displaced persons (#IDP) camp and other displacement sites across #Tigray, citing deaths from hunger, lack of medical care, and what they describe as prolonged inaction by authorities and the international community.
Addressing the crisis, Gebrehiwot Gebregzabher, head of the Disaster Risk Management Commission, told Addis Standard earlier today that “Eighty percent of the IDP population across 146 camps in Tigray originates from Western Tigray,”
He said fuel shortages have significantly worsened the humanitarian response on the ground, limiting the distribution of available assistance.
In a joint appeal addressed to senior officials of the United Nations,...
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A growing number of political parties, civil society organizations, and advocacy groups have issued urgent appeals warning of a deepening humanitarian crisis at the Hitsats internally displaced persons (#IDP) camp and other displacement sites across #Tigray, citing deaths from hunger, lack of medical care, and what they describe as prolonged inaction by authorities and the international community.
Addressing the crisis, Gebrehiwot Gebregzabher, head of the Disaster Risk Management Commission, told Addis Standard earlier today that “Eighty percent of the IDP population across 146 camps in Tigray originates from Western Tigray,”
He said fuel shortages have significantly worsened the humanitarian response on the ground, limiting the distribution of available assistance.
In a joint appeal addressed to senior officials of the United Nations,...
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#Kefi Gold secures USD340 million for Tulu Kapi in #Ethiopia
Kefi Gold & Copper PLC - gold and copper exploration and development in Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia - Raises GBP774,245 before expenses from its retail share offer, just short of its GBP1 million goal. Kefi will issue 59.6 million new shares at 1.3 pence each under the retail offer. As a result, Kefi expects to raise GBP6.9 million in total from its share placing and retail offer. A further GBP8.9 million in liabilities have been settled from a share subnoscription at the same price.
The equity raises accompany the "full launch" of Kefi's Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia, following the securing of USD340 million in capital. Of this, USD240 million is in long-term debt funding and USD100 million is in equity risk capital.
https://www.lse.co.uk/news/in-brief-kefi-gold-secures-usd340-million-for-tulu-kapi-in-ethiopia-squdmth94mi1j9x.html
Kefi Gold & Copper PLC - gold and copper exploration and development in Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia - Raises GBP774,245 before expenses from its retail share offer, just short of its GBP1 million goal. Kefi will issue 59.6 million new shares at 1.3 pence each under the retail offer. As a result, Kefi expects to raise GBP6.9 million in total from its share placing and retail offer. A further GBP8.9 million in liabilities have been settled from a share subnoscription at the same price.
The equity raises accompany the "full launch" of Kefi's Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia, following the securing of USD340 million in capital. Of this, USD240 million is in long-term debt funding and USD100 million is in equity risk capital.
https://www.lse.co.uk/news/in-brief-kefi-gold-secures-usd340-million-for-tulu-kapi-in-ethiopia-squdmth94mi1j9x.html
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News: #US, #Ethiopia sign over $1bn health cooperation pact, pledge expanded domestic financing
Ethiopia and the United States on 23 December 2025 signed a five-year health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) committing a combined $1.466 billion to Ethiopia’s health sector.
Under the agreement, the United States will commit up to $1.016 billion through government systems, while Ethiopia will co-finance $450 million from domestic resources, Finance Minister Ahmed Shide said at the signing ceremony. The MoU covers the period 2026–2030.
The Ministry of Finance later said the U.S. government would also provide an additional $150 million in performance-based grants. If fully disbursed, total U.S. financing would rise to $1.166 billion, bringing the overall five-year health cooperation package to $1.616 billion when combined with Ethiopia’s contribution.
U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Ervin Massinga said the pact “reaffirms the United States’ commitment....
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Ethiopia and the United States on 23 December 2025 signed a five-year health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) committing a combined $1.466 billion to Ethiopia’s health sector.
Under the agreement, the United States will commit up to $1.016 billion through government systems, while Ethiopia will co-finance $450 million from domestic resources, Finance Minister Ahmed Shide said at the signing ceremony. The MoU covers the period 2026–2030.
The Ministry of Finance later said the U.S. government would also provide an additional $150 million in performance-based grants. If fully disbursed, total U.S. financing would rise to $1.166 billion, bringing the overall five-year health cooperation package to $1.616 billion when combined with Ethiopia’s contribution.
U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Ervin Massinga said the pact “reaffirms the United States’ commitment....
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News: #UN Security Council extends AU support mission in #Somalia until end of 2026 amid funding concerns
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted Resolution 2809 (2025), extending the mandate of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (#AUSSOM) until 31 December 2026, while highlighting persistent funding shortfalls and the continued threat posed by #Al_Shabaab.
Under the resolution, the Council authorized African Union member states to maintain the deployment of up to 11,826 uniformed personnel, including 680 police officers, to support stabilization and security efforts in Somalia.
The Council emphasized that sustained international support for AUSSOM and the Somali Security Forces remains critical to advancing gains against Al Shabaab and improving security in Somalia and the wider region. It also urged traditional and new donors to provide adequate and predictable funding to the mission....
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The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted Resolution 2809 (2025), extending the mandate of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (#AUSSOM) until 31 December 2026, while highlighting persistent funding shortfalls and the continued threat posed by #Al_Shabaab.
Under the resolution, the Council authorized African Union member states to maintain the deployment of up to 11,826 uniformed personnel, including 680 police officers, to support stabilization and security efforts in Somalia.
The Council emphasized that sustained international support for AUSSOM and the Somali Security Forces remains critical to advancing gains against Al Shabaab and improving security in Somalia and the wider region. It also urged traditional and new donors to provide adequate and predictable funding to the mission....
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News: Abiy–Ruto talks yield backing for #Safaricom–Ethio Telecom joint investments across Horn of Africa
Talks between Prime Minister #Abiy_Ahmed and Kenyan President #William_Ruto in Addis Abeba have resulted in political backing for joint investment initiatives between Safaricom and #Ethio_Telecom, signaling a renewed push for cross-border digital and infrastructure cooperation across the Horn of Africa.
According to statements released following the meeting, the two leaders agreed to support strategic partnerships and investments between the two telecommunications firms as part of broader efforts to deepen economic integration and expand regional connectivity.
Both leaders emphasized the role of digital infrastructure in driving trade, innovation, and inclusive growth, while reaffirming their commitment to #African-led approaches to development, peace, and regional stability.
In a statement shared on social media, President Ruto said the discussions....
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Talks between Prime Minister #Abiy_Ahmed and Kenyan President #William_Ruto in Addis Abeba have resulted in political backing for joint investment initiatives between Safaricom and #Ethio_Telecom, signaling a renewed push for cross-border digital and infrastructure cooperation across the Horn of Africa.
According to statements released following the meeting, the two leaders agreed to support strategic partnerships and investments between the two telecommunications firms as part of broader efforts to deepen economic integration and expand regional connectivity.
Both leaders emphasized the role of digital infrastructure in driving trade, innovation, and inclusive growth, while reaffirming their commitment to #African-led approaches to development, peace, and regional stability.
In a statement shared on social media, President Ruto said the discussions....
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#Ethiopia: Oromia says 10,000 former militants complete rehabilitation training amid ongoing security concerns
The #Oromia Security and Administration Bureau announced that approximately 10,000 former militants have been reintegrated into their communities after completing four rounds of rehabilitation training conducted across the region.
Commissioner General Ararsa Mardasa, head of the bureau, told state media that the training included capacity-building programs designed to prepare participants for civilian life. Many have since taken up roles in government offices, the education sector, micro- and small-scale enterprises, and salaried positions within public institutions and development projects.
Ararsa also acknowledged ongoing security concerns, noting that “in some specific areas, there are still groups moving around with the intent of obstructing development activities.” He said the government plans to continue providing land & financial support to...
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The #Oromia Security and Administration Bureau announced that approximately 10,000 former militants have been reintegrated into their communities after completing four rounds of rehabilitation training conducted across the region.
Commissioner General Ararsa Mardasa, head of the bureau, told state media that the training included capacity-building programs designed to prepare participants for civilian life. Many have since taken up roles in government offices, the education sector, micro- and small-scale enterprises, and salaried positions within public institutions and development projects.
Ararsa also acknowledged ongoing security concerns, noting that “in some specific areas, there are still groups moving around with the intent of obstructing development activities.” He said the government plans to continue providing land & financial support to...
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#Op_ed: Lost Generation: Destruction of education in #Tigray, impact on girls
In this op-ed written on behalf of GEM Tigray, Batseba Seifu examines how the Tigray war, which began in November 2020, has devastated education in the region, disproportionately affecting girls. She notes, “The interruption of learning has created a ‘lost generation’ whose educational foundation, particularly among adolescent girls, has been severely weakened.”
The war destroyed schools, looted materials, displaced teachers, and made learning spaces unsafe. Citing the Tigray Education Bureau, Batseba highlights that nearly half of the region’s children remain out of school, with girls at higher risk of permanent dropout due to domestic responsibilities, economic hardship, insecurity, and systematic sexual violence.
Despite the ongoing rebuilding efforts and psychosocial support, she cautions that “millions of girls still lack safe access to education.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=54252
In this op-ed written on behalf of GEM Tigray, Batseba Seifu examines how the Tigray war, which began in November 2020, has devastated education in the region, disproportionately affecting girls. She notes, “The interruption of learning has created a ‘lost generation’ whose educational foundation, particularly among adolescent girls, has been severely weakened.”
The war destroyed schools, looted materials, displaced teachers, and made learning spaces unsafe. Citing the Tigray Education Bureau, Batseba highlights that nearly half of the region’s children remain out of school, with girls at higher risk of permanent dropout due to domestic responsibilities, economic hardship, insecurity, and systematic sexual violence.
Despite the ongoing rebuilding efforts and psychosocial support, she cautions that “millions of girls still lack safe access to education.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=54252