#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.”
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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.”
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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....
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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....
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News: Museveni set to appoint former #Ethiopian Airlines CEO Girma Wake as #Uganda Airlines head
President #Museveni has removed Uganda Airlines chief executive Jenifer Bamuturaki, signalling a major leadership overhaul at the national carrier as government looks to stabilise and reposition the airline.
Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Jenifer Bamuturaki has stepped down from her role under pressure with President Museveni said to be considering appointing a former Ethiopian Airlines chief executive to lead the national carrier, according to sources familiar with the decision.
The Nile Post understands Mr Museveni, who last month ordered investigations into mismanagement of the airline, has decided to shake up its management entirely.
The move signals a broad leadership reset at Uganda Airlines, with the President said to be keen on installing a new management team capable of steering...
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President #Museveni has removed Uganda Airlines chief executive Jenifer Bamuturaki, signalling a major leadership overhaul at the national carrier as government looks to stabilise and reposition the airline.
Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Jenifer Bamuturaki has stepped down from her role under pressure with President Museveni said to be considering appointing a former Ethiopian Airlines chief executive to lead the national carrier, according to sources familiar with the decision.
The Nile Post understands Mr Museveni, who last month ordered investigations into mismanagement of the airline, has decided to shake up its management entirely.
The move signals a broad leadership reset at Uganda Airlines, with the President said to be keen on installing a new management team capable of steering...
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News: #Australia issues ‘do not travel’ advisory for #Tigray, #Amhara, and other regions in #Ethiopia
The Australian government has issued a “do not travel” advisory for Ethiopia’s Tigray regional state, warning that the security situation could deteriorate rapidly with little or no warning, according to its latest update on the Smartraveller travel advisory platform.
In the update, Australian authorities urged their citizens currently in Tigray to leave when it is safe to do so using commercial means, noting that Australia’s ability to provide consular assistance in the region remains “extremely limited.” Travelers were also advised to follow local authorities’ instructions and to shelter indoors in the event of civil unrest or armed conflict.
Beyond Tigray, Australia continues to advise against all travel to the Amhara, #Benishangul-Gumuz, and #Gambela regional states, as well as border areas with #Eritrea, #Sudan, #South_Sudan, #Kenya, and #Somalia,....
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The Australian government has issued a “do not travel” advisory for Ethiopia’s Tigray regional state, warning that the security situation could deteriorate rapidly with little or no warning, according to its latest update on the Smartraveller travel advisory platform.
In the update, Australian authorities urged their citizens currently in Tigray to leave when it is safe to do so using commercial means, noting that Australia’s ability to provide consular assistance in the region remains “extremely limited.” Travelers were also advised to follow local authorities’ instructions and to shelter indoors in the event of civil unrest or armed conflict.
Beyond Tigray, Australia continues to advise against all travel to the Amhara, #Benishangul-Gumuz, and #Gambela regional states, as well as border areas with #Eritrea, #Sudan, #South_Sudan, #Kenya, and #Somalia,....
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Son of #Libya's late ruler Kadhafi killed by armed gang
Seif al-Islam #Kadhafi, the son of Libya's late longtime ruler, was killed Tuesday by gunmen who stormed his home in western Libya's #Zintan, his French lawyer Marcel Ceccaldi told AFP.
"He was killed today at 2:00 pm (1200 GMT)... in Zintan in his home by a four-man commando," Ceccaldi said.
Seif al-Islam, 53, had been seen by some as his father's successor, despite being targeted by a warrant from the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity.
In 2021 he announced he would run for president, but those elections were indefinitely postponed.
His adviser, Abdullah Othman Abdurrahim, told Libya's Al-Ahrar television channel that the four unidentified men had stormed the home before "disabling surveillance cameras, then executed him".
It remained unclear who was behind the killing.
Ceccaldi said that ....
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Seif al-Islam #Kadhafi, the son of Libya's late longtime ruler, was killed Tuesday by gunmen who stormed his home in western Libya's #Zintan, his French lawyer Marcel Ceccaldi told AFP.
"He was killed today at 2:00 pm (1200 GMT)... in Zintan in his home by a four-man commando," Ceccaldi said.
Seif al-Islam, 53, had been seen by some as his father's successor, despite being targeted by a warrant from the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity.
In 2021 he announced he would run for president, but those elections were indefinitely postponed.
His adviser, Abdullah Othman Abdurrahim, told Libya's Al-Ahrar television channel that the four unidentified men had stormed the home before "disabling surveillance cameras, then executed him".
It remained unclear who was behind the killing.
Ceccaldi said that ....
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#Opinion: Encircled and Exposed: #Berbera as #Ethiopia’s last strategic exit
Ethiopia’s status as the Horn’s stabilizer has eroded, leaving the nation “constrained, exposed, and increasingly boxed in” by unfriendly neighbors, writes Mohamed Guleid. He cautions that #Djibouti, Ethiopia’s maritime lifeline, has compromised its neutrality by agreeing to host an #Egyptian military presence, while #Eritrea and #Somalia align with #Cairo over the #Nile dispute.
Allowing adversaries to shadow its main supply route crosses a “strategic red line.” For a nation of 120 million, “diversification is no longer a luxury.”
Guleid argues the solution lies in Somaliland, highlighting that the Berbera Port and its corridor are operational but underused. He notes, “Recognition of Somaliland would change Ethiopia’s position overnight,” expanding sea access, easing pressure, and restoring strategic leverage.
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Ethiopia’s status as the Horn’s stabilizer has eroded, leaving the nation “constrained, exposed, and increasingly boxed in” by unfriendly neighbors, writes Mohamed Guleid. He cautions that #Djibouti, Ethiopia’s maritime lifeline, has compromised its neutrality by agreeing to host an #Egyptian military presence, while #Eritrea and #Somalia align with #Cairo over the #Nile dispute.
Allowing adversaries to shadow its main supply route crosses a “strategic red line.” For a nation of 120 million, “diversification is no longer a luxury.”
Guleid argues the solution lies in Somaliland, highlighting that the Berbera Port and its corridor are operational but underused. He notes, “Recognition of Somaliland would change Ethiopia’s position overnight,” expanding sea access, easing pressure, and restoring strategic leverage.
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News: Two ASKY Airlines planes sustain minor damage in Niamey attack, #Ethiopian Airlines says
Addis Abeba – Two Boeing 737 aircraft operated by #ASKY Airlines, a partner of Ethiopian Airlines, sustained minor damage during an attack at #Niamey airport, the capital of #Niger, on the night of 29 January 2026, Ethiopian Airlines said.
The aircraft, leased through Ethiopian Airlines and registered under the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority, were assessed by a technical team, which confirmed that the damage is minor. Ethiopian Airlines said the planes are expected to return to service shortly after repairs are completed.
No further details were provided about the nature of the attack or any casualties.
Ethiopian Airlines emphasized that the safety of its leased aircraft and partners remains a top priority.
Addis Abeba – Two Boeing 737 aircraft operated by #ASKY Airlines, a partner of Ethiopian Airlines, sustained minor damage during an attack at #Niamey airport, the capital of #Niger, on the night of 29 January 2026, Ethiopian Airlines said.
The aircraft, leased through Ethiopian Airlines and registered under the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority, were assessed by a technical team, which confirmed that the damage is minor. Ethiopian Airlines said the planes are expected to return to service shortly after repairs are completed.
No further details were provided about the nature of the attack or any casualties.
Ethiopian Airlines emphasized that the safety of its leased aircraft and partners remains a top priority.
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News: #Ethiopia, #European Investment Bank sign €110 million loan to support rural finance, development
The Government of Ethiopia and the European Investment Bank (#EIB) have signed a €110 million loan agreement to support the implementation of the Rural Finance and Development Project, aimed at expanding access to finance for micro-enterprises and small businesses across the country.
The agreement was signed on Monday by Minister of Finance Ahmed Shide and Diederick Zambon, Head of Division for Public Sector at the EIB.
According to the Ministry of Finance, the project seeks to promote sustainable agricultural and economic practices by improving access to financial services, particularly in rural areas. The Development Bank of Ethiopia will channel the funds to rural financial institutions, including microfinance institutions and cooperatives.
The project is co-financed by the...
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The Government of Ethiopia and the European Investment Bank (#EIB) have signed a €110 million loan agreement to support the implementation of the Rural Finance and Development Project, aimed at expanding access to finance for micro-enterprises and small businesses across the country.
The agreement was signed on Monday by Minister of Finance Ahmed Shide and Diederick Zambon, Head of Division for Public Sector at the EIB.
According to the Ministry of Finance, the project seeks to promote sustainable agricultural and economic practices by improving access to financial services, particularly in rural areas. The Development Bank of Ethiopia will channel the funds to rural financial institutions, including microfinance institutions and cooperatives.
The project is co-financed by the...
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