#Ethiopia : Government officials to get medical treatments in Bishoftu—PM Abiy Ahmed

On May 18, 2024, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the Defense Specialized Referral Hospital in #Bishoftu , #Oromia . The facility is touted as a state-of-the-art medical center.

During the

#Ethiopia : Despite federal gov’t inaction, #Tigray region ready to receive #IDPs in West Tigray, says General Tadesse Werede
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General Tadesse Werede, vice president of Tigray interim administration, assures readiness in assisting the return of internally

#Ethiopia : Ayisha Mohammed back at defense ministry as new reshuffle sees Irrigation and Lowlands, Defense ministers switch places addisstandard.com/?p=43934

Ayisha was the first woman defense minister appointed by PM Abiy in October 2018, when he announced 50% women cabinets. She

#Ethiopia : KEFI Gold launches #Tulu_Kapi Gold Mine project in Ethiopia's #Oromia region
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KEFI Gold and Copper PLC ( #KEFI ) has officially launched the Tulu Kapi Gold Mines ( #TKGM ) project in Ethiopia. The decision was made by the TKGM board, with

New #Ethiopia , #Uganda business could hand #Lamu port a lifeline

Ethiopia and Uganda's interest in importing goods through the port of Lamu could provide a much-needed boost to the port, which has been struggling despite growth in business. Last week, Ethiopia received a

#Ethiopia : Malaria epidemic reaches alarming levels in #Bench_Sheko Zone, South West Ethiopia region

Regional authorities have revealed that the prevalence of a malaria epidemic in the Bench Sheko Zone in the #South_West_Ethiopia region has surged to 74%. Habtamu Kaft, Chief

Ebrahim Raisi, #Iran ’s president, dies in helicopter crash aged 63

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, 63, has tragically died in a helicopter crash in a mountainous area amid poor weather. Raisi, a prominent conservative figure, served as Iran’s president for nearly three years

#South_Sudan denies #UAE interference in #Sudan peace talks

South Sudan has dismissed claims of United Arab Emirates (UAE) interference in the ongoing mediation efforts for a humanitarian ceasefire agreement between Sudan's military leadership and rebel groups.

Mubarak Ardol,

Op-ed: #Somaliland celebrates 33rd anniversary of regaining sovereignty

After gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1960, Somaliland voluntarily – albeit mindlessly – united with Somalia to form the Somali Republic. However, internal conflicts, governance issues,

Op-ed: Cautious normalization: Limits and prospects of development in #Egypt - #Türkiye relations addisstandard.com/?p=43918

As of late, Egypt-Türkiye relations have made significant strides toward tangible progress, guided by the principle of “rapprochement of necessity.”

However,

#Djibouti in the midst of global sea route dispute

Djibouti, a small East African nation, is at the center of a significant geopolitical hotspot. Missiles fired by Houthi militants from #Yemen are falling near Djibouti's 195-mile coastline, while the country navigates complex

#Ethiopia : Humanitarian crisis deepens in #Raya_Alamata as services disrupted, deaths reported

Basic services have been severely disrupted in Raya Alamata and surrounding areas for the past month, according to regional authorities. This disruption has led to a dire humanitarian

#Editorial : Despite concerns, #Ethiopia advances Transitional Justice, imperiling the path to genuine justice and reconciliation. A call for reflection and revision!
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Ethiopia's recent endeavor to embrace transitional justice as a means to deliver justice,

#Ethiopia - #Somaliland #MoU update

Citing a source close to the Somaliland government, DW reported that a technical team appointed by President Muse Bihi Abdi has submitted its recommendations for an agreement with Ethiopia.

The team, which includes 'specialized international

Six suspected #Somali pirates to face trial in #Seychelles

The #European Union's counter-piracy naval force, Operation ATALANTA, has transferred six suspected Somali pirates to Seychelles for trial. The suspects are accused of attacking the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker

#Ethiopia , #IMF in advanced talks for new loan and reform package

The spokesperson of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced on Thursday that discussions between the IMF and Ethiopia regarding a new loan and reform package have seen significant advancements.

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#Ethiopia slams #US Ambassador's recent remarks as 'ill-advised' and 'uninformed’
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The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rebuked U.S. Ambassador Ervin J. Massinga's recent remarks as 'ill-advised' and criticized his 'uninformed assertions' about

#US envoy meets with #Ethiopia 's National Rehabilitation Commission to discuss #DDR program

U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Ambassador Mike Hammer, met with Temesgen Tilahun, Commissioner of Ethiopia's National Rehabilitation Commission ( #NRC ), on Thursday to discuss