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....
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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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News: #Sudanese official alleges #Ethiopia facilitated RSF, SPLM-N attacks in Blue Nile
Ethiopia has been accused of facilitating the movement of attacking forces into Sudan’s #Blue_Nile region, according to a report by Sudan Tribune.
The Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (#SPLM-N) reportedly launched coordinated attacks on multiple army positions on Tuesday, seizing the strategic town of #Deim Mansour in #Kurmuk County.
Video and social media posts from the SPLM-N claim that combat vehicles, tanks, and drones were captured during the assault.
A high-ranking Sudanese government official told Sudan Tribune that the RSF and SPLM-N forces entered Sudan from Ethiopian territory, specifically from the #Benishangul-Gumuz region,...
According to a report by AFP on Wednesday, Sudan’s paramilitary forces have advanced toward army positions near the country’s southeastern border with Ethiopia. The advance was reported....
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Ethiopia has been accused of facilitating the movement of attacking forces into Sudan’s #Blue_Nile region, according to a report by Sudan Tribune.
The Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (#SPLM-N) reportedly launched coordinated attacks on multiple army positions on Tuesday, seizing the strategic town of #Deim Mansour in #Kurmuk County.
Video and social media posts from the SPLM-N claim that combat vehicles, tanks, and drones were captured during the assault.
A high-ranking Sudanese government official told Sudan Tribune that the RSF and SPLM-N forces entered Sudan from Ethiopian territory, specifically from the #Benishangul-Gumuz region,...
According to a report by AFP on Wednesday, Sudan’s paramilitary forces have advanced toward army positions near the country’s southeastern border with Ethiopia. The advance was reported....
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News: Prominent #Oromo Gadaa scholar Asmerom Legesse passes away at 94
Asmerom Legesse (PhD), a distinguished scholar renowned for his pioneering research on the Oromo #Gadaa system, has passed away at the age of 94. Born on 5 February, 1931, in #Eritrea, Asmerom was widely recognized for his in-depth studies of Oromo traditions and governance, which have become foundational references for scholars of #African indigenous systems.
In a statement, the Oromo Studies Association (#OSA) confirmed his death, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of a researcher described as a “kinsman of the Oromo people.” The association noted that Asmerom’s work on Oromo customs, history, and culture significantly advanced understanding of political and social systems across Africa.
The Oromia Culture and Tourism Bureau expressed deep condolences, emphasizing that his life’s work preserved the Oromo Gadaa system and documented its practices for future generations, serving as....
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Asmerom Legesse (PhD), a distinguished scholar renowned for his pioneering research on the Oromo #Gadaa system, has passed away at the age of 94. Born on 5 February, 1931, in #Eritrea, Asmerom was widely recognized for his in-depth studies of Oromo traditions and governance, which have become foundational references for scholars of #African indigenous systems.
In a statement, the Oromo Studies Association (#OSA) confirmed his death, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of a researcher described as a “kinsman of the Oromo people.” The association noted that Asmerom’s work on Oromo customs, history, and culture significantly advanced understanding of political and social systems across Africa.
The Oromia Culture and Tourism Bureau expressed deep condolences, emphasizing that his life’s work preserved the Oromo Gadaa system and documented its practices for future generations, serving as....
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News: #AU monitoring team returns to #Mekelle after tensions renew focus on #Pretoria agreement
An advance team of African experts under the African Union’s Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mechanism (#AU-MVCM) has arrived in Mekelle, resuming its “mandate of monitoring the implementation” of the Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (#COHA), the AU Commission’s Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department said on today.
According to the Commission, the team redeployed after an “administrative break” to resume their mandate the office said was “crucial” to the implementation of the of the COHA, signed between the federal government and the #Tigray People’s Liberation Front (#TPLF) in November 2022.
The resumption of the task comes amid concerns over renewed tensions, clashes and drone strikes in parts of Tigray.
Last week, the AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf ....
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An advance team of African experts under the African Union’s Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mechanism (#AU-MVCM) has arrived in Mekelle, resuming its “mandate of monitoring the implementation” of the Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (#COHA), the AU Commission’s Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department said on today.
According to the Commission, the team redeployed after an “administrative break” to resume their mandate the office said was “crucial” to the implementation of the of the COHA, signed between the federal government and the #Tigray People’s Liberation Front (#TPLF) in November 2022.
The resumption of the task comes amid concerns over renewed tensions, clashes and drone strikes in parts of Tigray.
Last week, the AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf ....
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News: Human Rights Watch flags deepening conflict, shrinking civic space in #Ethiopia in 2025
Civilians across much of Ethiopia faced overlapping humanitarian, security, and human rights crises in 2025, as armed conflicts persisted in several regions and the government intensified restrictions on independent media and civil society ahead of the 2026 elections, Human Rights Watch (#HRW) said in its annual country review released on Wednesday, 4 February 2026.
In its World Report 2026: Ethiopia Events of 2025, the international rights organization documents continued hostilities in #Amhara and parts of #Oromia, renewed instability linked to internal tensions in #Tigray, and fragile relations between the federal government and Eritrea, alongside a broader crackdown on dissent, stalled justice efforts, and worsening economic and social pressures.
According to HRW, fighting between federal forces and the Fano militia continued throughout 2025 in Amhara, with....
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Civilians across much of Ethiopia faced overlapping humanitarian, security, and human rights crises in 2025, as armed conflicts persisted in several regions and the government intensified restrictions on independent media and civil society ahead of the 2026 elections, Human Rights Watch (#HRW) said in its annual country review released on Wednesday, 4 February 2026.
In its World Report 2026: Ethiopia Events of 2025, the international rights organization documents continued hostilities in #Amhara and parts of #Oromia, renewed instability linked to internal tensions in #Tigray, and fragile relations between the federal government and Eritrea, alongside a broader crackdown on dissent, stalled justice efforts, and worsening economic and social pressures.
According to HRW, fighting between federal forces and the Fano militia continued throughout 2025 in Amhara, with....
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#Somali president orders urgent drought response as famine fears grow
Somali President #Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday ordered all government institutions to prioritise emergency drought response after visiting the National Disaster Management Agency’s emergency operations centre.
The president received a detailed briefing from agency officials on the worsening drought, including the hardest-hit areas, displacement, environmental degradation and reported loss of life. Officials warned the crisis had reached a critical stage and risked tipping into famine if urgent action is not taken.
Mohamud called on government officials, Somali business leaders, humanitarian organisations and international partners to unite in responding to the growing humanitarian emergency and to prevent further human suffering.
He also instructed the country’s financial authorities to exempt from taxes all aid, donations and....
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Somali President #Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday ordered all government institutions to prioritise emergency drought response after visiting the National Disaster Management Agency’s emergency operations centre.
The president received a detailed briefing from agency officials on the worsening drought, including the hardest-hit areas, displacement, environmental degradation and reported loss of life. Officials warned the crisis had reached a critical stage and risked tipping into famine if urgent action is not taken.
Mohamud called on government officials, Somali business leaders, humanitarian organisations and international partners to unite in responding to the growing humanitarian emergency and to prevent further human suffering.
He also instructed the country’s financial authorities to exempt from taxes all aid, donations and....
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News: #Ethio telecom, #Djibouti Telecom, and #Sudatel sign agreement to build cross-border fiber corridor
Ethio telecom, Djibouti Telecom, and Sudan’s Sudatel Group have signed a tripartite strategic agreement to deploy a high-capacity, cross-border optical fiber network linking Djibouti, Ethiopia, and #Sudan, the companies said.
The agreement, signed yesterday under the #Horizon Fiber Initiative, aims to establish a resilient terrestrial fiber corridor connecting international submarine cable landing stations in Djibouti, passing through Ethiopia, and extending to Sudan’s landing points.
The project is intended to provide a diversified and secure regional connectivity route linking #East_Africa to global digital networks.
Ethio telecom said the initiative aligns with its Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028 strategy, which seeks to position the company beyond a national operator toward a regional digital connectivity and infrastructure provider.
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Ethio telecom, Djibouti Telecom, and Sudan’s Sudatel Group have signed a tripartite strategic agreement to deploy a high-capacity, cross-border optical fiber network linking Djibouti, Ethiopia, and #Sudan, the companies said.
The agreement, signed yesterday under the #Horizon Fiber Initiative, aims to establish a resilient terrestrial fiber corridor connecting international submarine cable landing stations in Djibouti, passing through Ethiopia, and extending to Sudan’s landing points.
The project is intended to provide a diversified and secure regional connectivity route linking #East_Africa to global digital networks.
Ethio telecom said the initiative aligns with its Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028 strategy, which seeks to position the company beyond a national operator toward a regional digital connectivity and infrastructure provider.
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#Turkey, #Egypt cement strategic partnership with defense pact, trade drive
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Cairo on Wednesday and his talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi marked a decisive acceleration in relations that have shifted from nearly a decade of estrangement to what both sides now describe as a strategic partnership.
The two leaders oversaw the signing of a wide-ranging set of cooperation agreements spanning defense, trade, health, agriculture and youth affairs, underscoring the depth of a rapprochement that is increasingly reshaping regional alignments in the eastern Mediterranean and beyond.
Central to the new phase was the signing of a framework military agreement, a step seen by analysts as laying the groundwork for closer security coordination and a tactical alignment capable of influencing balances of power across the Mediterranean basin. https://middle-east-online.com/en/turkey-egypt-cement-strategic-partnership-defence-pact-trade-drive
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Cairo on Wednesday and his talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi marked a decisive acceleration in relations that have shifted from nearly a decade of estrangement to what both sides now describe as a strategic partnership.
The two leaders oversaw the signing of a wide-ranging set of cooperation agreements spanning defense, trade, health, agriculture and youth affairs, underscoring the depth of a rapprochement that is increasingly reshaping regional alignments in the eastern Mediterranean and beyond.
Central to the new phase was the signing of a framework military agreement, a step seen by analysts as laying the groundwork for closer security coordination and a tactical alignment capable of influencing balances of power across the Mediterranean basin. https://middle-east-online.com/en/turkey-egypt-cement-strategic-partnership-defence-pact-trade-drive
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News: #AFRICOM signals deeper #US security, economic engagement in #East_Africa
The Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin R.M. Anderson said Washington is seeking to more closely align security cooperation with economic investment across #Africa, citing recent engagements in #Ethiopia, #Kenya, and #Djibouti as part of a broader strategy to address growing security threats while fostering stability and development.
Speaking during a digital press briefing yesterday, General Anderson said he recently concluded a joint visit to East Africa with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, where discussions focused on counterterrorism, regional security, and the link between stability and economic growth.
In Ethiopia, Anderson said he attended the Black Lion Air Show marking the 90th anniversary of the Ethiopian Air Force, underscoring what he described as the long-standing US–Ethiopia security partnership....
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The Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin R.M. Anderson said Washington is seeking to more closely align security cooperation with economic investment across #Africa, citing recent engagements in #Ethiopia, #Kenya, and #Djibouti as part of a broader strategy to address growing security threats while fostering stability and development.
Speaking during a digital press briefing yesterday, General Anderson said he recently concluded a joint visit to East Africa with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, where discussions focused on counterterrorism, regional security, and the link between stability and economic growth.
In Ethiopia, Anderson said he attended the Black Lion Air Show marking the 90th anniversary of the Ethiopian Air Force, underscoring what he described as the long-standing US–Ethiopia security partnership....
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