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Addis Standard
23 Sept, 12:04
#Op_ed: Eight Years After the Promise: Why #Somali region’s turning point stalled, historic opportunity largely squanderedEight years after Mustafa Mohammed Omer assumed office in #Ethiopia’s Somali region, the transformative political renewal promised in 2018 remains largely unfulfilled, writes Muktar Ismail Issack.He contends that despite achieving relative stability, institutional governance has given way to patronage, political inclusion has stalled, and press freedom remains under threat. Furthermore, key public investments in infrastructure, water access, and education have failed to yield meaningful results, leaving young people trapped in unemployment.The author underscores that “A weak Somali region is not simply a regional problem. It is an Ethiopian problem."https://addisstandard.com/?p=59506
Addis Standard
23 Sept, 10:48
#News_Alert: #Tigray says armed forces ordered into ‘defensive combat’; reports of fighting emergeTigray authorities said Wednesday that their armed forces had been ordered into “defensive combat” after what they described as an “open invasion and attack,” as reports emerged of fighting between Tigrayan and federal forces along the #Tigray-#Afar border.https://addisstandard.com/?p=59556
Addis Standard
23 Sept, 09:15
World leaders accuse #Israel of genocide in #Gaza, warn of unrelenting ethnic cleansingGaza took center stage at the opening of the 81st #UN General Assembly on Tuesday, with #Brazil, #Qatar and #Türkiye accusing Israel of genocide, while UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that Israeli actions in the occupied West Bank were “raising the specter of ethnic cleansing.”Opening the General Debate, Guterres described Israel’s campaign in Gaza as “an onslaught on Palestinians” involving “a scale of killing and destruction unlike anything I have witnessed in all my years as Secretary-General.” He said the International Court of Justice had issued legally binding provisional measures in the case concerning the Genocide Convention and urged all parties to comply with international law and the Court’s orders.https://x.com/addisstandard/status/2102687497998233830?s=20
Addis Standard
23 Sept, 08:05
#News_Alert: #Ethiopian_Airlines suspends flights to #Mekelle, #Axum and #Shire as regional forces reportedly ‘take control’ of Mekelle AirportEthiopian Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to Mekelle, Axum and Shire in the Tigray region effective Wednesday, 23 September, citing the “current situation” in the region.In a statement issued Wednesday, the national carrier said the suspension applies to flights to the three destinations and apologized to passengers for the inconvenience. The airline said it would notify customers when flights resume.Sources in the security and airport sectors told #Addis_Standard that #Tigrayan security forces had “taken control” of Alula Aba Nega International Airport in Mekelle, with security forces reportedly deployed around the airport from the early hours of Wednesday.https://addisstandard.com/?p=59544
Addis Standard
23 Sept, 05:40
#South_Sudan's Kiir dissolves government, clears hurdles to delayed electionSouth Sudan President #Salva_Kiir dissolved the transitional government on Tuesday, hours after signing amendments to election laws that removed requirements to complete a permanent constitution and national census before a vote, in a move aimed at advancing long-delayed election plans.South Sudan's transitional arrangements were established under a 2018 peace deal after years of conflict, but repeated delays to key benchmarks, including a constitution and census, have pushed back election preparations.Kiir's office said in a statement he had dissolved the transitional government as required under the electoral process.Parliament late on Monday passed amendments to the National Elections Act, which Kiir subsequently signed into law on Tuesday, as the country entered what authorities described as a critical phase of election preparations. Voter........https://x.com/addisstandard/status/2102634049969729940?s=20
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22 Sept, 13:58
News: Congressman Meeks accuses Trump of ‘turning a blind eye’ as #US #Ethiopia sanctions expire, #Tigray tension escalatesUS Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has accused President Donald Trump of “turning a blind eye” to what he described as a deteriorating security situation in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, following the expiration of a US sanctions framework imposed during the height of the Tigray warMeeks said the decision came as security tensions in northern Ethiopia were worsening.Meeks also raised concerns over attacks on health facilities and humanitarian personnel, as well as the possibility of renewed confrontation between #Ethiopian and #Eritrean forces.“Armed actors have attacked health centers and humanitarian aid workers in and around the region and Ethiopian and Eritrean forces remain at heightened risk of
Addis Standard
22 Sept, 13:21
#Op_ed: From State Making to State Unmaking: The Horn of #Africa and the rise of permanent warThe Horn of Africa is being drawn deeper into the strategic fallout of the #Iran war as the Gulf, Gulf of Aden, and #Red_Sea increasingly function as a single theater, writes Abdul Mohammed. He emphasizes that #Houthi leverage at Bab el-Mandeb, pressure at #Hormuz, and growing competition over ports and military access are exposing fragile states to wider geopolitical rivalries.The author notes that #Sudan, #Ethiopia, #Eritrea, and #Somalia face different forms of state fragmentation as external alliances, proxy forces, and militarization reshape domestic politics.Mohammed argues that lasting security requires “peacemaking as statecraft,” stronger African mediation, regional coordination, and the rebuilding of legitimate institutions rather than reliance on external patrons.https://addis
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22 Sept, 13:07
News: #UN voices concern over worsening security situation, armed-group coalition and drone strikes in #EthiopiaWatchAddis Standard
22 Sept, 11:57
#Op_ed: From Accountability to Impunity: Why #US decision to lift sanctions on #Ethiopia and #Eritrea is unacceptableThe expiration of U.S. Executive Order 14046 and removal of key Ethiopian and Eritrean actors from the sanctions list raise concerns about accountability and renewed instability in the Horn of #Africa, writes Yemane Zeray Mesfin.He argues that the 2022 #Pretoria Agreement halted major fighting but left justice, reconstruction and displacement unresolved, while tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea have since deepened.Yemane warns that lifting sanctions without human rights benchmarks, transitional justice, or troop withdrawals could weaken an important deterrent.https://addisstandard.com/?p=59461
Addis Standard
22 Sept, 11:21
News: Rubio, Ruto discuss regional security, critical minerals and #US-#Kenya health partnershipUS Secretary of State #Marco_Rubio and Kenyan President #William_Ruto discussed regional peace and security, with Rubio underscoring Kenya’s role in efforts to advance the resolution of regional conflicts, according to the US Department of State.The two leaders also discussed commercial diplomacy, critical minerals and the countries’ growing trade relationship, the department said in a statement attributed to spokesperson Tommy Pigott. Kenya is a major non-#NATO ally of the US.Rubio highlighted opportunities in Kenya’s critical minerals sector that could position the country as a key player while creating opportunities for US companies to provide value addition, according to the statement.Rubio also expressed appreciation for Kenya’s partnership with the US government.......https://w
Addis Standard
22 Sept, 10:43
#El_Niño crop losses in #Horn_of_Africa add to global wheat supply squeeze as prices surge 43%El Niño-driven drought and erratic rainfall are worsening crop prospects across parts of the Horn of Africa, including #Ethiopia, as global wheat markets face a separate supply squeeze linked to weather disruptions and the #Russia-#Ukraine war. A European Commission agricultural monitoring assessment said El Niño has contributed to crop failures in East Africa, with heat and drought affecting agricultural zones in Ethiopia and Eritrea, while Somalia’s Gu season ended with below-average production.The pressure comes as wheat prices have climbed sharply in 2026. Benchmark Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) wheat futures and related indexes have gained roughly 43% since the start of the year, with wheat recently trading around multi-year highs. The rally has raised concerns about renewed food-price
Addis Standard
22 Sept, 09:28
News: #UN voices concern over worsening security situation, armed-group coalition and drone strikes in #EthiopiaThe United Nations has expressed deep concern over what it described as a worsening security situation in Ethiopia, citing the formation of a new coalition of #armed_groups, continued insecurity and reports of #drone_strikes.Speaking at the UN Secretary-General’s daily press briefing on 21 September, Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for Secretary-General António Guterres, said the UN was “deeply concerned” by recent developments in Ethiopia amid heightened tensions.“At a time of heightened tensions, we urge all stakeholders to refrain from actions or rhetoric that could further escalate the situation,” Dujarric said.https://addisstandard.com/?p=59482
Addis Standard
22 Sept, 08:05
UN Ethiopia Coordinator calls for renewed commitment to peaceUN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ethiopia Ozonnia Ojielo (PhD) has called for greater efforts to strengthen peace, dialogue, trust and social cohesion in Ethiopia as the country marks the International Day of Peace 2026.Ojielo said communities want peace and urged stakeholders to resolve differences through dialogue and put people’s well-being at the center of their efforts.🎥 Watch his full message.#InternationalDayOfPeace #Ethiopia #PeaceDay2026Addis Standard
22 Sept, 07:26
#Opinion: From Global South Solidarity to Economic Power: Transforming #India-#Ethiopia ties beyond #BRICSFollowing the 2026 BRICS Summit, the India-Ethiopia partnership stands as an important test of what the Global South can achieve, argues Malika Pandey.She contends that, despite their deep historical ties and billions of dollars in investment, the two countries must move beyond conventional trade towards meaningful technological and developmental cooperation.The author emphasises that BRICS’ real challenge lies not simply in expanding its membership but in translating diplomatic solidarity into economic power.https://addisstandard.com/?p=59458
Addis Standard
22 Sept, 06:31
News: #Ethiopian Cargo expands digital booking network through CargoAi partnershipEthiopian Cargo & Logistics Services has joined #CargoAi, a digital air cargo booking platform, expanding the airline’s access to freight forwarders across #Europe, #Africa, the #Middle_East and #Asia.The partnership will allow more than 30,000 freight forwarders using CargoAi to access Ethiopian Cargo’s capacity, real-time rates and electronic booking services, according to CargoForwarder.eu, which reported the development on 20 September.Through CargoAi’s CargoMART marketplace and CargoCONNECT direct connections with transport management systems, freight forwarders will be able to book Ethiopian Cargo’s General Cargo and Express services digitally.The move comes six months after Ethiopian Cargo began offering capacity across more than 145 destinations through WebCargo by Freightos in......https:
Addis Standard
22 Sept, 05:34
#Houthis push for control of #Yemen highlands as Trump is said to have called off strikesHouthi fighters pushed to seize strategic heights in Yemen on Monday to cut off the #Red_Sea coast from remaining areas held by #Saudi-backed forces, after a report that #US President #Donald_Trump had called off #American strikes on the group at the last minute.A lightning advance by the #Iran-backed group this month has extended the wider #Middle_East conflict to a new theatre and further threatened global energy supplies. The US has so far rebuffed repeated pleas from Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to join the fight in Yemen.The New York Times reported that the Trump administration had prepared to launch airstrikes on Sunday against the Houthis after fresh pleas from the Saudi crown prince. But the newspaper said Trump called off the airstrikes at the last minute, even as
Addis Standard
21 Sept, 19:02
ews: #Egypt says it backs #South_Sudan’s Fula dam after review, renews objections to #Ethiopia’s GERDWatchAddis Standard
21 Sept, 15:01
News: #IGAD urges urgent action as #El_Niño risks compound #Ethiopia’s worsening climate stressThe warning comes as Ethiopia is already experiencing severe rainfall deficits that have affected the country’s main agricultural season. FEWS NET reported in its August 2026–January 2027 Food Security Outlook Update that rainfall deficits had exceeded 50% of average across much of Ethiopia, with the June-to-September kiremt and karan/karma seasons among the poorest on record.The stakes are particularly high because the meher harvest accounts for more than 85% of Ethiopia’s national crop production and is expected to be below average, with implications for food stocks and agricultural incomes. FEWS NET has identified eastern #Amhara, eastern #Tigray and parts of #Oromia among the areas facing significant production riskshttps://addisstandard.com/?p=59452
Addis Standard
21 Sept, 14:31
News: #Media_Authority suspends #Tigray_TV indefinitely; bars media outlets from citing its contentWatchAddis Standard
21 Sept, 13:54
News Analysis: Latest #drone_strike hits humanitarian aid truck carrying 41 tons of food in northwestern #TigrayAbrhaley Girmay, mayor of Adi-Daero, told #Addis_Standard that the incident occurred at around 3:30 a.m. in Swudey village, in Hibret Tabia, between Adi-Daero and Adi-Nebried in northwestern Tigray.According to Abrhaley, the drone struck the area three times. The first strike hit a public road, followed by a second strike in cultivated farmland, before a third strike targeted the truck carrying humanitarian assistance to internally displaced people (IDPs) in Sheraro.Addis Standard also spoke to Birhane Gebretsadik, the truck driver, who survived the reported strike. “I was traveling from Mekelle to the Sheraro IDP center to deliver humanitarian assistance when I suddenly saw a drone circling in the sky,” Birhane said. He said the first strike hit the road, causing the
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