News: Flight suspensions, cash shortages, salary delays hit daily life in #Tigray, Interim Admin warns
The Tigray Interim Administration (#TIA) has warned that the continued suspension of flights, persistent cash shortages in banks, and delays in salary payments to civil servants are severely disrupting daily life in the region, as renewed tensions heighten concerns over stability and service delivery.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Administration said the prolonged interruption of #Ethiopian Airlines services to Tigray, coupled with liquidity constraints in the banking system, has left residents struggling to to access cash, travel, and basic necessities.
Meanwhile, Ethiopian #Airlines is expected to resume flights to Tigray starting Tuesday, 3 February, according to information obtained by Addis Standard, following several days of suspension amid heightened security concerns.
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The Tigray Interim Administration (#TIA) has warned that the continued suspension of flights, persistent cash shortages in banks, and delays in salary payments to civil servants are severely disrupting daily life in the region, as renewed tensions heighten concerns over stability and service delivery.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Administration said the prolonged interruption of #Ethiopian Airlines services to Tigray, coupled with liquidity constraints in the banking system, has left residents struggling to to access cash, travel, and basic necessities.
Meanwhile, Ethiopian #Airlines is expected to resume flights to Tigray starting Tuesday, 3 February, according to information obtained by Addis Standard, following several days of suspension amid heightened security concerns.
“We are told ....
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News: #Somaliland leader departs for #UAE, seeks deeper ties as regional stakes rise
Somalia's northwestern breakaway region of Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi departed for the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, leading a high-level delegation that includes cabinet ministers and senior advisers, his office said.
The trip follows a formal invitation from the UAE government, with President Abdirahman Mohamed expected to attend a conference focused on development and intergovernmental cooperation.
Officials said he is also scheduled to hold meetings in #Abu_Dhabi with senior #Emirati leaders to discuss strengthening bilateral relations.
Talks are expected to center on development projects and investment, areas where the UAE has played a significant role in Somaliland's economy. Emirati logistics firm #DP_World has invested about $442 million in the expansion and .....
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Somalia's northwestern breakaway region of Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi departed for the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, leading a high-level delegation that includes cabinet ministers and senior advisers, his office said.
The trip follows a formal invitation from the UAE government, with President Abdirahman Mohamed expected to attend a conference focused on development and intergovernmental cooperation.
Officials said he is also scheduled to hold meetings in #Abu_Dhabi with senior #Emirati leaders to discuss strengthening bilateral relations.
Talks are expected to center on development projects and investment, areas where the UAE has played a significant role in Somaliland's economy. Emirati logistics firm #DP_World has invested about $442 million in the expansion and .....
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#UK National Crime Agency joins up with #Ethiopia to nail global criminal gangs fueling small boats
On her first visit to #Africa as Foreign Secretary, #Yvette_Cooper will focus on tackling factors - including conflict and lack of jobs - that push people to make the dangerous journey. Around 30% of small boat arrivals over the past two years were nationals from Ethiopia, #Eritrea, #Somalia and #Sudan, the Foreign Office said.
Ms Cooper will use her visit to Ethiopia to emphasise that achieving regional stability and sustainable growth in the region is crucial to reducing migratory pressures from Africa into #Europe.
She will discuss greater cooperation with the African_Union along with African foreign ministers on conflict prevention and resolution across the region to prevent people being forced to leave their homes by war and persecution.
The Cabinet minister will also put job....
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On her first visit to #Africa as Foreign Secretary, #Yvette_Cooper will focus on tackling factors - including conflict and lack of jobs - that push people to make the dangerous journey. Around 30% of small boat arrivals over the past two years were nationals from Ethiopia, #Eritrea, #Somalia and #Sudan, the Foreign Office said.
Ms Cooper will use her visit to Ethiopia to emphasise that achieving regional stability and sustainable growth in the region is crucial to reducing migratory pressures from Africa into #Europe.
She will discuss greater cooperation with the African_Union along with African foreign ministers on conflict prevention and resolution across the region to prevent people being forced to leave their homes by war and persecution.
The Cabinet minister will also put job....
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The #US says it is simply protecting itself by launching attacks on #Somali soil
As recently reported, the United States revealed that a primary rationale for such attacks is self-defense.
The #United_States noted that it intends to reduce the odds of a terrorist attack on its home soil, and thus its aggression towards countries like #Somalia.
In an exclusive with Fox News Digital, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John Brennan, the second-highest-ranking officer at U.S. Africa Command, disclosed that the terrorists are mainly affiliated with Islamic State (#ISIS) or al Qaeda.
"There's ISIS-inspired threats. They plot against the United States homeland as well as #Europe. So that's kind of the nexus of the threat," he said during the interview.
He also revealed that attacks could be internal.
"American citizens on social media get recruited to do bad things inside...
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As recently reported, the United States revealed that a primary rationale for such attacks is self-defense.
The #United_States noted that it intends to reduce the odds of a terrorist attack on its home soil, and thus its aggression towards countries like #Somalia.
In an exclusive with Fox News Digital, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John Brennan, the second-highest-ranking officer at U.S. Africa Command, disclosed that the terrorists are mainly affiliated with Islamic State (#ISIS) or al Qaeda.
"There's ISIS-inspired threats. They plot against the United States homeland as well as #Europe. So that's kind of the nexus of the threat," he said during the interview.
He also revealed that attacks could be internal.
"American citizens on social media get recruited to do bad things inside...
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#Yemen Agriculture ministry condemns #Eritrean & #Somali attacks on Yemeni Fishermen
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources Ministry strongly condemned the criminal attacks and repeated violations targeting Yemeni fishermen in the #Red_Sea and the Gulf of #Aden by the Eritrean authorities and the authorities of the Somali region, describing them as a blatant violation of international, humanitarian, and maritime laws, norms, and conventions.
In a statement received by the Yemeni News Agency (Saba), the Ministry explained that Eritrean forces carried out a direct armed attack using live ammunition against civilian Yemeni fishermen within the territorial waters of the Republic of Yemen in the Red Sea, resulting in deaths and injuries, as well as the detention of a number of fishermen who were forcibly taken away.
The Ministry considered these actions a dangerous escalation that threatens the safety, security of fishermen, targets their livelihoods and .....
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The Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources Ministry strongly condemned the criminal attacks and repeated violations targeting Yemeni fishermen in the #Red_Sea and the Gulf of #Aden by the Eritrean authorities and the authorities of the Somali region, describing them as a blatant violation of international, humanitarian, and maritime laws, norms, and conventions.
In a statement received by the Yemeni News Agency (Saba), the Ministry explained that Eritrean forces carried out a direct armed attack using live ammunition against civilian Yemeni fishermen within the territorial waters of the Republic of Yemen in the Red Sea, resulting in deaths and injuries, as well as the detention of a number of fishermen who were forcibly taken away.
The Ministry considered these actions a dangerous escalation that threatens the safety, security of fishermen, targets their livelihoods and .....
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News: #Ethiopian bondholders plan legal action as dispute over $1bn debt restructuring deepens
A group of investors holding Ethiopia’s sole international bond has announced plans to pursue legal action after the country’s bilateral creditors rejected an initial agreement on restructuring the $1 billion debt, according to a report by Reuters.
The ad hoc bondholder committee said on Monday that it would take the matter to court after Ethiopia’s Official Creditors Committee (#OCC), co-chaired by China and France, blocked a draft restructuring deal, arguing that it failed to comply with the #G20’s “Comparability of Treatment” principle.
Under the G20 Common Framework for debt treatment, the principle requires that commercial creditors accept losses comparable to those agreed by official bilateral creditors.
“The Committee considers the determination, led by the OCC’s co-chairs #France and #China, to be completely unreasonable,” the bondholder group said in....
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A group of investors holding Ethiopia’s sole international bond has announced plans to pursue legal action after the country’s bilateral creditors rejected an initial agreement on restructuring the $1 billion debt, according to a report by Reuters.
The ad hoc bondholder committee said on Monday that it would take the matter to court after Ethiopia’s Official Creditors Committee (#OCC), co-chaired by China and France, blocked a draft restructuring deal, arguing that it failed to comply with the #G20’s “Comparability of Treatment” principle.
Under the G20 Common Framework for debt treatment, the principle requires that commercial creditors accept losses comparable to those agreed by official bilateral creditors.
“The Committee considers the determination, led by the OCC’s co-chairs #France and #China, to be completely unreasonable,” the bondholder group said in....
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#Ethiopia: MP Abebaw challenges peace talks with splinter armed groups
Member of Parliament Dr. Abebaw Desalew of the National Movement of Amhara (#NaMA) has questioned Prime Minister #Abiy Ahmed over the federal government’s approach to peace negotiations and regional security, warning that talks with what he described as “splinter groups” have failed to bring tangible improvements on the ground.
Dr. Abebaw raised the concerns during the 10th Regular Session of the 5th Year of the 6th Term of the House of Peoples’ Representatives (#HoPR), where MPs questioned the Prime Minister on the government’s six-month performance report.
He said Ethiopia continues to face a pervasive lack of peace, particularly in conflict-affected regions including #Amhara, #Oromia, #Tigray, and #Gambella, while noting that serious human rights violations are also reported in regions without active armed conflict.
“Even in areas not experiencing open conflict, members from the...
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Member of Parliament Dr. Abebaw Desalew of the National Movement of Amhara (#NaMA) has questioned Prime Minister #Abiy Ahmed over the federal government’s approach to peace negotiations and regional security, warning that talks with what he described as “splinter groups” have failed to bring tangible improvements on the ground.
Dr. Abebaw raised the concerns during the 10th Regular Session of the 5th Year of the 6th Term of the House of Peoples’ Representatives (#HoPR), where MPs questioned the Prime Minister on the government’s six-month performance report.
He said Ethiopia continues to face a pervasive lack of peace, particularly in conflict-affected regions including #Amhara, #Oromia, #Tigray, and #Gambella, while noting that serious human rights violations are also reported in regions without active armed conflict.
“Even in areas not experiencing open conflict, members from the...
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News: #PM_Abiy rejects claims of foreign financing for #GERD, says project built without external loans or aid
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has publicly pushed back against claims that the Grand #Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was financed by the #United_States or other foreign actors, stating that the flagship project was completed without Ethiopia taking “a single birr” in external loans or foreign aid.
The Prime Minister made the remarks while responding to questions during a regular session of the House of Peoples’ Representatives (#HoPR) on Tuesday, marking the first time he has directly addressed, in a parliamentary setting, recent rhetoric alleging foreign financing of the dam.
GERD is a historic national project realized entirely through the sacrifice, determination, and contributions of the Ethiopian people, Abiy told lawmakers, emphasizing that both citizens at home and members of the diaspora financed the project ....
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has publicly pushed back against claims that the Grand #Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) was financed by the #United_States or other foreign actors, stating that the flagship project was completed without Ethiopia taking “a single birr” in external loans or foreign aid.
The Prime Minister made the remarks while responding to questions during a regular session of the House of Peoples’ Representatives (#HoPR) on Tuesday, marking the first time he has directly addressed, in a parliamentary setting, recent rhetoric alleging foreign financing of the dam.
GERD is a historic national project realized entirely through the sacrifice, determination, and contributions of the Ethiopian people, Abiy told lawmakers, emphasizing that both citizens at home and members of the diaspora financed the project ....
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News: #Ethiopian Airlines resumes flights to #Tigray after five day suspension
Ethiopian Airlines has resumed flights to Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region after a five day suspension, with the first flight departing from Addis Abeba arriving at #Mekelle #Alula Abanega International Airport at 7:50 a.m., an Addis Standard reporter in Mekelle confirmed.
The national carrier suspended flights to Tigray last Thursday, affecting airports in Mekelle, #Axum, #Shire, and #Humera, as tensions escalated in parts of the region. The suspension disrupted both passenger travel and cargo services, further constraining transportation links between Tigray and the rest of the country.
An officer at the Ethiopian Airlines ticket office in Mekelle confirmed to Addis Standard on Monday that flights had resumed. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the official said services were expected to restart early...
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Ethiopian Airlines has resumed flights to Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region after a five day suspension, with the first flight departing from Addis Abeba arriving at #Mekelle #Alula Abanega International Airport at 7:50 a.m., an Addis Standard reporter in Mekelle confirmed.
The national carrier suspended flights to Tigray last Thursday, affecting airports in Mekelle, #Axum, #Shire, and #Humera, as tensions escalated in parts of the region. The suspension disrupted both passenger travel and cargo services, further constraining transportation links between Tigray and the rest of the country.
An officer at the Ethiopian Airlines ticket office in Mekelle confirmed to Addis Standard on Monday that flights had resumed. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the official said services were expected to restart early...
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News: #PM_Abiy defends economic policies, cites export gains, debt restructuring, and ‘unprecedented’ agricultural growth
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed defended the government’s economic and development policies on Tuesday, citing strong export earnings, progress in debt restructuring, industrial growth, and what he described as unprecedented gains in agricultural productivity.
The Prime Minister’s remarks were delivered in response to questions from MPs over economic conditions, inflation, and living costs, with the government positioning recent performance figures as evidence that its reform agenda remains on track.
At the session where the Prime Minister appeared to present the government’s six-month performance report during the 10th regular session of the 5th year of the House of Peoples’ Representatives (#HoPR), lawmakers questioned the government’s macroeconomic direction and sectoral performance.
However, PM Abiy defended his government’s records.....
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed defended the government’s economic and development policies on Tuesday, citing strong export earnings, progress in debt restructuring, industrial growth, and what he described as unprecedented gains in agricultural productivity.
The Prime Minister’s remarks were delivered in response to questions from MPs over economic conditions, inflation, and living costs, with the government positioning recent performance figures as evidence that its reform agenda remains on track.
At the session where the Prime Minister appeared to present the government’s six-month performance report during the 10th regular session of the 5th year of the House of Peoples’ Representatives (#HoPR), lawmakers questioned the government’s macroeconomic direction and sectoral performance.
However, PM Abiy defended his government’s records.....
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News: #Ethiopia, #Saudi_Arabia agree to work closely to promote peace and stability in Horn of Africa
Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia have agreed to work closely to promote peace and stability in the Horn of #Africa, according to a statement from the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos held discussions with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, exploring ways to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation on issues of mutual interest.
The two Ministers emphasized elevating the longstanding partnership to a higher strategic level and discussed regional security matters, political and economic cooperation, and other areas to reinforce collaboration.
The meeting follows a phone call between the two Ministers in late July, during which they reviewed bilateral relations and recent regional developments, including ongoing......
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Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia have agreed to work closely to promote peace and stability in the Horn of #Africa, according to a statement from the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos held discussions with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, exploring ways to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation on issues of mutual interest.
The two Ministers emphasized elevating the longstanding partnership to a higher strategic level and discussed regional security matters, political and economic cooperation, and other areas to reinforce collaboration.
The meeting follows a phone call between the two Ministers in late July, during which they reviewed bilateral relations and recent regional developments, including ongoing......
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#Commentary: From Internal Unity to Strategic Diplomacy: #Ethiopia’s playbook for dealing with Trump’s #America
In this commentary, Teferi Tafa examines how the Trump administration’s renewed engagement over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (#GERD) and Nile water disputes has intensified Ethiopia’s strategic challenges. He notes that “Ethiopia faces a critical moment that demands not just reactive diplomacy but a comprehensive strategy rooted in internal cohesion and enhanced bargaining power.”
Highlighting internal division and conflicts as the greatest vulnerability, Teferi states, “No amount of diplomatic maneuvering can compensate for a house divided against itself.”
He concludes, “Ethiopia’s response to this diplomatic moment will define not just its relationship with the Trump administration but also its trajectory for the coming decade.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=54948
In this commentary, Teferi Tafa examines how the Trump administration’s renewed engagement over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (#GERD) and Nile water disputes has intensified Ethiopia’s strategic challenges. He notes that “Ethiopia faces a critical moment that demands not just reactive diplomacy but a comprehensive strategy rooted in internal cohesion and enhanced bargaining power.”
Highlighting internal division and conflicts as the greatest vulnerability, Teferi states, “No amount of diplomatic maneuvering can compensate for a house divided against itself.”
He concludes, “Ethiopia’s response to this diplomatic moment will define not just its relationship with the Trump administration but also its trajectory for the coming decade.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=54948
News: #PM_Abiy traces rift with #Eritrea to atrocities in #Tigray, not Red Sea access
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) told the House of Peoples’ Representatives (#HoPR) that the deterioration in relations between #Ethiopia and Eritrea began during the early phases of the two-year devastating war in the Tigray region, citing atrocities committed by Eritrean forces, and not Ethiopia’s push for access to the #Red_Sea.
Addressing lawmakers today, the Prime Minister rejected analyses that link the current rift to Ethiopia’s maritime ambitions. “Some people argue, think, and analyze that the problem between the Ethiopian and Eritrean governments arose because the Ethiopian government raised the Red Sea question. This is not the case,” Abiy said. He added that tensions long predated the sea access debate and “began during the start of the Tigray war.”
It is recalled that in October 2025, PM Abiy linked the deterioration in relations with Asmara to developments....
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) told the House of Peoples’ Representatives (#HoPR) that the deterioration in relations between #Ethiopia and Eritrea began during the early phases of the two-year devastating war in the Tigray region, citing atrocities committed by Eritrean forces, and not Ethiopia’s push for access to the #Red_Sea.
Addressing lawmakers today, the Prime Minister rejected analyses that link the current rift to Ethiopia’s maritime ambitions. “Some people argue, think, and analyze that the problem between the Ethiopian and Eritrean governments arose because the Ethiopian government raised the Red Sea question. This is not the case,” Abiy said. He added that tensions long predated the sea access debate and “began during the start of the Tigray war.”
It is recalled that in October 2025, PM Abiy linked the deterioration in relations with Asmara to developments....
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News: #Election Board holds national consultation on security ahead of 7th general election
The National Election Board of #Ethiopia (#NEBE) has held a national consultation on constituency-level security ahead of the 7th general election, the board said in a statement.
The meeting, held on 2 February 2026, brought together Presidents of Regional States, Mayors of City Administrations, senior security officials, representatives of national political parties, and civil society organizations (#CSOs).
NEBE Chairperson #Melatwork Hailu said the board is preparing for the 7th general election by incorporating lessons from the 6th election and subsequent post-election consultations.
Biruk Wondwossen, head of NEBE’s Operations Department, presented constituency-level peace and security reports collected from regional states and security agencies, categorised as Green, Yellow, or Red.
Political parties and CSOs shared their assessments, while regional ....
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The National Election Board of #Ethiopia (#NEBE) has held a national consultation on constituency-level security ahead of the 7th general election, the board said in a statement.
The meeting, held on 2 February 2026, brought together Presidents of Regional States, Mayors of City Administrations, senior security officials, representatives of national political parties, and civil society organizations (#CSOs).
NEBE Chairperson #Melatwork Hailu said the board is preparing for the 7th general election by incorporating lessons from the 6th election and subsequent post-election consultations.
Biruk Wondwossen, head of NEBE’s Operations Department, presented constituency-level peace and security reports collected from regional states and security agencies, categorised as Green, Yellow, or Red.
Political parties and CSOs shared their assessments, while regional ....
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News: The process of returning displaced persons to #Western_Tigray remains difficult – #PM_Abiy
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) told parliament that efforts to facilitate the return of internally displaced persons (#IDPs) to Western Tigray continue to face serious challenges, citing political contestation and competing territorial claims over the area.
The Prime Minister made the remarks during the 10th regular session of the 6th House of Peoples’ Representatives (#HoPR), while responding to lawmakers’ questions on the situation of displaced communities across the country.
Abiy said the federal government’s primary difficulty lies in Western Tigray, where, according to him, certain actors have obstructed return processes by “sowing seeds of exile and displacement” and using displaced populations as political leverage.
He stressed that any Ethiopian, including original residents of Western Tigray, has a “100 percent right to live peacefully in the area.”....
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) told parliament that efforts to facilitate the return of internally displaced persons (#IDPs) to Western Tigray continue to face serious challenges, citing political contestation and competing territorial claims over the area.
The Prime Minister made the remarks during the 10th regular session of the 6th House of Peoples’ Representatives (#HoPR), while responding to lawmakers’ questions on the situation of displaced communities across the country.
Abiy said the federal government’s primary difficulty lies in Western Tigray, where, according to him, certain actors have obstructed return processes by “sowing seeds of exile and displacement” and using displaced populations as political leverage.
He stressed that any Ethiopian, including original residents of Western Tigray, has a “100 percent right to live peacefully in the area.”....
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News: #PM_Abiy tells lawmakers #Ethiopia to get first AI university next year; announcement marks world’s second after #UAE
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) announced that Ethiopia is working to establish what he described as the world’s second university dedicated exclusively to Artificial Intelligence (#AI), as part of the government’s push to position technology as a pillar of long-term national development.
The Prime Minister made the remarks while addressing lawmakers during the 10th regular session of the 5th year of the House of Peoples’ Representatives (#HoPR), in the course of presenting and defending the government’s performance and policy direction.
“It is essential to prepare our youth today for the competitions of tomorrow,” Abiy told parliament, adding that technology has been identified as “one of Ethiopia’s five pillars of growth” to ensure that current policies serve future generations.
Although PM Abiy did not mention, the UAE....
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) announced that Ethiopia is working to establish what he described as the world’s second university dedicated exclusively to Artificial Intelligence (#AI), as part of the government’s push to position technology as a pillar of long-term national development.
The Prime Minister made the remarks while addressing lawmakers during the 10th regular session of the 5th year of the House of Peoples’ Representatives (#HoPR), in the course of presenting and defending the government’s performance and policy direction.
“It is essential to prepare our youth today for the competitions of tomorrow,” Abiy told parliament, adding that technology has been identified as “one of Ethiopia’s five pillars of growth” to ensure that current policies serve future generations.
Although PM Abiy did not mention, the UAE....
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#Ethiopia: Law enforcement agencies assessing local security, preparing nationwide security map ahead of election – #PM_Abiy says
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) said law enforcement agencies are assessing local security conditions across the country and preparing a comprehensive nationwide security map as part of preparations for the upcoming national election.
The Prime Minister made the remarks during the 10th regular session of the 5th year of the 6th House of Peoples’ Representatives (#HoPR), while responding to lawmakers’ concerns over election-related security.
Abiy said more than 88,000 data collectors have been deployed in 19,650 kebeles nationwide to gather information, which is being used by security institutions to evaluate conditions on the ground and identify potential risks. The assessments, he noted, are intended to ensure that polling takes place in a safe and orderly manner.
Maintaining that Ethiopia’s overall security situation …
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) said law enforcement agencies are assessing local security conditions across the country and preparing a comprehensive nationwide security map as part of preparations for the upcoming national election.
The Prime Minister made the remarks during the 10th regular session of the 5th year of the 6th House of Peoples’ Representatives (#HoPR), while responding to lawmakers’ concerns over election-related security.
Abiy said more than 88,000 data collectors have been deployed in 19,650 kebeles nationwide to gather information, which is being used by security institutions to evaluate conditions on the ground and identify potential risks. The assessments, he noted, are intended to ensure that polling takes place in a safe and orderly manner.
Maintaining that Ethiopia’s overall security situation …
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#US says peace plan for #Sudan to be revealed this week
The US has readied the text of a peace plan for Sudan's nearly three-year-old civil war that it says has the approval of the members of the "Quad", senior advisor to the US president on Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, revealed on Tuesday.
The Quad for Sudan is made up of the US Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt.
The group had initially unveiled a coordinated roadmap back in September aimed at ending the fighting between the Sudanese army and the breakaway paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
"We've been working on this comprehensive peace plan for at least three months now that should be acceptable to both sides," Boulos said at a fundraiser held to gather pledges for immediate humanitarian aid for Sudan.
He added that he has heard "promising remarks" from Sudan's military chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and that the US has been....
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The US has readied the text of a peace plan for Sudan's nearly three-year-old civil war that it says has the approval of the members of the "Quad", senior advisor to the US president on Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, revealed on Tuesday.
The Quad for Sudan is made up of the US Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt.
The group had initially unveiled a coordinated roadmap back in September aimed at ending the fighting between the Sudanese army and the breakaway paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
"We've been working on this comprehensive peace plan for at least three months now that should be acceptable to both sides," Boulos said at a fundraiser held to gather pledges for immediate humanitarian aid for Sudan.
He added that he has heard "promising remarks" from Sudan's military chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and that the US has been....
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/we-have-text-us-says-peace-plan-sudan-revealed-this-week
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News: #Egypt-based military drones have targeted #Sudan’s RSF for months, report says
A covert military airstrip in Egypt’s Western Desert has emerged as a key launch site for drone strikes inside Sudan, signaling Egypt’s direct entry into Sudan’s devastating civil war, according to an extensive investigation by The New York Times.
The report, based on satellite imagery, flight records, video analysis, and interviews with #American, #European, and #Arab officials, found that advanced military drones operating from Egypt have been conducting strikes against Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) for at least 6 months.
The airstrip, located near the East Oweinat agricultural project close to the Sudanese border, is hidden amid vast wheat fields irrigated by fossil aquifers.
While the base appears civilian on the surface, satellite images reviewed by the newspaper show the construction of a second runway, at least 17 aircraft hangars, satellite communications....
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A covert military airstrip in Egypt’s Western Desert has emerged as a key launch site for drone strikes inside Sudan, signaling Egypt’s direct entry into Sudan’s devastating civil war, according to an extensive investigation by The New York Times.
The report, based on satellite imagery, flight records, video analysis, and interviews with #American, #European, and #Arab officials, found that advanced military drones operating from Egypt have been conducting strikes against Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) for at least 6 months.
The airstrip, located near the East Oweinat agricultural project close to the Sudanese border, is hidden amid vast wheat fields irrigated by fossil aquifers.
While the base appears civilian on the surface, satellite images reviewed by the newspaper show the construction of a second runway, at least 17 aircraft hangars, satellite communications....
Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=54976
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