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15/10/2025

𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬: #𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬’ 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

Protests by members of the Tigray forces demanding improved pay and benefits have entered a third consecutive day, as key roads across the region remain blocked despite efforts by the regional leadership to calm tensions.

On Wednesday, road closures extended beyond the Mekelle– – corridor, with protesters also blocking the Mekelle–Alamata route. The continued demonstrations come despite the President of the Tigray Interim Administration, Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede, addressing the soldiers both in person and through a public statement.

In a statement issued today, President Tadesse announced that the Cabinet of the Tigray Interim Administration held an emergency meeting to discuss the “rights and benefits of the Tigray Security Forces.”

“The issue of rights and benefits, which was presented and discussed by the President of the Interim Administration of Tigray, Lt. Gen. Tadesse Werede, today, October 15, 2025, has been worked on since last year and the committee established to do this has completed its study,” the statement said.

https://addisstandard.com/?p=52921

15/10/2025

𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬: 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚–𝐌𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬

Residents of the East Borana Zone in say the main road linking to has been closed for more than two months due to renewed border insecurity between the Oromia and Somali regions. Local authorities have offered conflicting accounts regarding the road’s status.

Locals who spoke to Addis Standard said the closure has severely disrupted transport and livelihoods, as peace efforts between the two communities have yet to yield tangible results. An official from the East Borana Zone confirmed that the road remains closed. However, a Somali regional official insisted that “the road remains open.”

Residents attribute the disruption of movement to a peace and reconciliation process that has failed to materialize on the ground. Those interviewed described the process as “only between regional security forces,” adding that peace could not be achieved due to a “lack of an effective mediator.”

An East Borana Zone peace and security official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the residents’ claim of road closure. The official said the government is working to resolve the crisis, urging both communities to exercise restraint after suffering “loss of lives and property.”

According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs ( ), over 288,000 people have been displaced since July 2025 following renewed violence along the Oromia–Somali regional border.

https://addisstandard.com/?p=52919

15/10/2025

ambition by force not people’s agenda; foreign-driven motives behind ’s push: senior leader

Jaal Jiregna Gudeta, senior adviser to Jaal Marroo, the leader of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), said that the Ethiopian government’s narrative to “seize” the Red Sea port of Assab amounts to rejecting internationally recognized (colonial) borders and does not represent Oromo aspirations.

“Ethiopia recognized, signed, and ceded as part of ,” he said, adding that any attempt to “seize Assab” is tantamount to saying that “we oppose the colonial border.”

“The Oromo people have no intention of invading or crossing the borders of another area or another country,” Jaal Jiregna said, adding that the Red Sea issue is being driven by external interests.

“The government of Abiy Ahmed is well aware that this issue is not an Oromo question. The Red Sea question is a rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.”

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15/10/2025

𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬: #𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐄𝐇𝐑𝐂 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 “𝐮𝐧𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝,” 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲

The Ethiopian government has described the recent report by the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission ( ) documenting widespread restrictions on people’s freedom of movement as “unbalanced,” while admitting that limitations on mobility persist in some areas due to security challenges.

Kebede Desisa, State Minister of the Government Communication Service, told Deutsche Welle that while the government acknowledges restrictions in certain parts of the country, the EHRC report failed to present the full context and to recognize the measures being taken to restore peace and security.

“The country’s overall peace and security situation has been assessed, and challenges are being addressed gradually over time,” Kebede said, adding that “major changes and improvements have been achieved” since the end of the war.

He explained that in some areas, movement had previously been hindered by armed groups engaged in “banditry-like activities,” but that government operations had reduced such incidents, and individuals willing to lay down arms were being reintegrated into society.

Kebede underscored the ongoing effort to ensure peace and stability. “This work is not something that starts and stops intermittently; it is an ongoing effort until peace is fully restored nationwide,” he stated. “Those with legitimate political demands are being given proper channels to express their views through dialogue.”

While admitting that “the right to movement has indeed been restricted in some areas,” the state minister argued that the government’s interventions should not be dismissed. “It is good to review and present the actual situation on the ground. The report should have included how the government is discharging its responsibilities to manage these challenges,” he said.

The remarks came in response to a report released on Saturday by the EHRC, which expressed grave concern over mounting restrictions on people’s freedom of movement across several regions, including , -Gumuz, , and .

15/10/2025

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐮𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝟕-𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 ‘𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐠𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭’ 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐎𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚

President has announced a seven-day national mourning period for the late Raila Odinga, during which the Kenyan flag will be flown at half-mast in honour of the former Prime Minister who died on Wednesday morning in India.

In a televised afternoon address at State House, , Ruto announced that the former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader will be accorded a state funeral with all attendant honours.

“We have lost one of Africa’s greatest leaders, a giant of democracy, a fearless fighter, and a tireless warrior of good governance,” Ruto said.

“Raila Amolo Odinga’s name will forever be etched in the story of our republic: a story of struggle, sacrifice, courage, rule of law, hope, and our pursuit for excellence.”

Ruto described Odinga as a patriot who dedicated his life to the pursuit of justice in Kenya, and whose ideals transcended politics.

“As a mark of respect, I have postponed all my public engagements for the coming days to join the nation in this period of mourning and deep reflection,” he said.

He also issued a presidential proclamation to this effect, further directing that all top Kenyan government officials and diplomats abroad shall not fly the national flag on their official cars from Wednesday until the day of Odinga’s interment.

At the same time, the President announced that the Indian government had offered to facilitate the repatriation of Odinga’s remains at the request of Kenya.

https://citizen.digital/article/president-ruto-announces-7-day-mourning-state-funeral-for-democracy-giant-raila-odinga-n371464

15/10/2025

: Sixty Years of Estrangement: Breaking cycle of - perennial conflict

For over six decades, Ethiopia and Eritrea have been caught in recurring cycles of conflict, spanning Eritrea’s struggle for independence to the devastating 1998–2000 war and its prolonged aftermath of proxy confrontations. Jafar Bedru Geletu, the author of this opinion piece, writes, “Despite changes in Ethiopia’s leadership—from an emperor to a Marxist regime to successive prime ministers—the Eritrean problem has persisted.” Although a 2018 peace agreement briefly raised hopes, he emphasizes that currently “the two countries seem to be back to their usual posture of hostility against one another.”

While Eritrean President Isaias Afeworki’s “intransigence lies behind a lot of the problematic aspects of the relationship” between the two nations, the author states that the underlying issues are deeper, involving two fundamental factors: the first is “the insecurity of the Eritrean state about its independence and continued statehood,” and the second is “the deep-rooted resentment of most Ethiopians to their landlocked status.”

Jafar contends that “if the current and future generations are to avoid repeating the bloody history of the last sixty years, new approaches that take into full account the sensitivities, interests, and needs of both countries must be adopted.” He further notes, "Ethiopia and Eritrea need a long-term framework for coexistence that promotes interdependence and institutionalized cooperation.”

https://addisstandard.com/?p=52908

15/10/2025

#𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞

In a small workshop in Addis Abeba, dozens of artisans continue the centuries-old craft of weaving habesha kemis—traditional white cotton dresses decorated with colorful embroidery.

Once in high demand for religious and festive occasions, the intricate garments now face declining sales as Ethiopia’s economic hardship and high inflation take their toll. Weavers like Asefaw Yemu, who has spent 30 years at the loom earning about 10,000 to 15,000 birr a month, say the work is exhausting and increasingly unsustainable as demand drops and the cost of materials rises.

About 39 percent of Ethiopia's 130 million people lived below the poverty line -- less than $3 a day -- in 2021, a figure the World Bank projected will rise to 43 percent this year. At the same workshop, Getu Derza, 48, carefully embroiders colourful silk threads into intricate patterns.

"What we produce with so much effort can now be made instantly by machines in factories... It affects our income," said Derza, who began the craft at the age of 14. An influx of cheaper machine-made habesha kemis from China years ago undercut Ethiopia's traditional weavers. Government restrictions came too late for many, who had already turned to other jobs, AFP reports.

In this struggling economy, Derza said what was once a skill passed down from generation to generation now "ends with us". At 23, Abush Dubule, the youngest among the weavers, is already considering a career change "There's no future," he said. "The economy isn't what it used to be... it's not just Chinese products. People are buying less overall."

A habesha kemis can cost several hundred euros -- a considerable sum in Ethiopia. Belhu Belta, 48, runs a small shop selling traditional dresses and scarves. He said he struggles to attract customers but stays in business, hoping there are still those who value handmade garments.

"If the market continues like this, the craft might disappear," Belhu said. Adanech Daniel, 50, was shopping for a wedding dress and refused to compromise on quality -- representing the kind of customer who keeps Belta optimistic. "When you wear these traditional clothes together as a family or couple, it brings vibrance and joy to the occasion," she said. "It's beautiful, it shines and makes the moment special."

15/10/2025

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐲𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐞𝐰 #𝐄𝐠𝐲𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫, 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡

President Taye Atske-Selassie yesterday received the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Obaida A. El Dandarawy, at the National Palace, Minister of Foreign Affairs disclosed.

The ceremony was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timothewos and State Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye.

During the meeting, President Taye underscored the long-standing and multifaceted relations between and Egypt, highlighting areas of cooperation including agriculture, industry, and manufacturing.

He noted that while some technical issues remain outstanding, “they are always within reach of our wisdom,” reflecting optimism that both countries can address remaining matters through dialogue, local media reports.

Whether the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam ( ) issue was among their discussions was not mentioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or local media. The two countries have continued to exchange accusations over the Nile and the GERD.

President Taye previously served as Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Egypt between 2017 and 2018.

In addition to Egypt’s ambassador, President Taye also received the credentials of 14 newly appointed ambassadors representing various countries and the Arab League. The newly accredited envoys include those from Mauritania, Kazakhstan, the Holy See (Vatican), Bangladesh, Indonesia, Serbia, Sweden, Canada, Switzerland, Hungary, San Marino, Turkmenistan, and the Arab League.

According to the ministry the credential ceremony was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including Minister Gedion Timothewos and State Minister Berhanu Tsegaye.

15/10/2025

𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 #𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐎𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝟖𝟎, 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤

Amolo Odinga, whose death at 80 was announced on Wednesday, spent most of his adult life in politics, including eight years in prison as a pro-democracy campaigner -- but never achieved his goal of becoming Kenya's president, despite five attempts.

Odinga, who died during a trip to an Ayurvedic health clinic in India according to local police, cast himself as an anti-establishment firebrand despite belonging to one of Kenya's top political dynasties, AFP reports.

Born on January 7, 1945, he spent his early years in politics either in jail or in exile, fighting for democracy during the autocratic rule of president Daniel arap Moi.

A member of the Luo tribe, he entered parliament in 1992 and ran unsuccessfully for the presidency in 1997, 2007, 2013, 2017 and 2022, claiming to have been cheated of victory in the last four elections.

The 2007 polls in particular -- which many independent observers also considered deeply flawed -- shocked Kenyan politics, unleashing ethnic violence that pitted the Luo and Kalenjin tribes against the Kikuyu community, costing more than 1,100 lives.

Odinga became prime minister in a power-sharing deal aimed at stopping the violence, a post that was later abolished under a new constitution in 2010.

It was a surprise in 2018 when Odinga shook hands with another long-time rival, Uhuru Kenyatta -- a Kikuyu, drawing a line under decades of vitriol and also effectively leaving Kenya without an opposition.

Similarly, after Odinga lost another bitterly fought election in 2022 to President William Ruto, he followed it two years later with a political alliance that once again left the country without an opposing political force.

15/10/2025

: Beneath Sands: region’s pursuit of rightful share in ’s energy awakening

Earlier this month, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the first phase of the Ogaden LNG Project in , Somali Regional State, which has an estimated annual production capacity of 111 million liters. He also laid the foundation for a $2.5 billion fertilizer factory and a fuel refinery in . In this op-ed, Kamaludin Hassan argues that “without transparent governance and regional participation,” these new ventures “risk becoming yet another chapter in a tragic saga of extraction without equity.”

To substantiate his argument, the author references historical grievances, ranging from colonial-era exploitation to decades of federal control over the region’s extensive gas reserves, which he contends “have fueled repression rather than prosperity.” Highlighting Ethiopia’s recent shift from “failed export fantasies” to “a domestic-first strategy,” Kamaludin states that the federal government must confront a stark truth: “Without justice for the Somali region, this pivot will ignite, not illuminate, the path forward."

In a bid to avert a “resource curse” in the region, the article calls for the enactment of a Resource-Sharing Law requiring that 30% of revenues generated from Somali region projects be allocated locally, alongside transparent audits and community oversight. It also proposes the establishment of a Tripartite Oversight Council and a Somali Resource Governance Authority to ensure accountability and local participation.

The author emphasizes that “The Somali region is no peripheral pawn in Ethiopia’s energy chessboard; it is the queen.” True, sustainable progress, he contends, hinges on whether these ambitious projects will ultimately “become monuments to mutual flourishing, not marginalization.”

https://addisstandard.com/?p=52873

15/10/2025

becomes one of ’s first to deploy -powered digital X-ray system for national screening

Ethiopia among pioneers in rolling out AI-powered digital X-ray for TB screening WHO Ethiopia receives commendation for its contribution to adopting innovations and supporting national efforts to end tuberculosis.

Ethiopia has taken a major step forward in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) by launching a national AI-powered digital X-ray system for TB screening. The launch, held on 18 September 2025 during the Annual Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Other Lung Diseases Review Meeting, was officiated by Dr Dereje Duguma, State Minister of Health.

The World Health Organization (WHO) Ethiopia was recognized and commended for its critical contribution to this national milestone. WHO played a central role in developing the National Implementation Guideline on AI-Powered Digital X-ray for Tuberculosis Screening and in building the capacity of health workers across the country.

To facilitate the national rollout, WHO Ethiopia supported the training of 75 health-care workers, including radiology personnel and program officers, to effectively operate the machines for TB screening and ensure linkage to diagnosis and care.

“Ethiopia is one of the first countries in Africa to adopt and implement this new innovation at such a large scale,” said Dr Dereje Duguma, State Minister of Health. “The country has procured and distributed 225 AI-powered digital X-ray machines to health facilities across all regions to support early TB screening and detection. Strong government commitment and partner collaboration are the backbones of this major milestone in our national efforts to end the TB epidemic.”

https://www.afro.who.int/countries/ethiopia/news/ethiopia-among-pioneers-rolling-out-ai-powered-digital-x-ray-tb-screening-who-ethiopia-receives

14/10/2025

: 's debt restructuring hits impasse, bondholders eye legal action

Ethiopia said on Tuesday that its debt restructuring talks with bondholders have stalled due to disagreements over key terms, prolonging the country’s financial uncertainty that has persisted for nearly two years, reported Tuesday night.

Ethiopia defaulted on its only international bond in late 2023 after seeking relief under the G20’s Common Framework initiative. Despite the deadlock, the government said “substantial progress” had been achieved and expressed hope that negotiations would resume “in the foreseeable future,” according to the news.

The news cited rhe statement as saying that progress included bondholders agreeing to a 15% haircut on their loans and the introduction of a Value Recovery Instrument, a mechanism that would allow them to recoup losses if Ethiopia’s export sector performs strongly in the coming years.

However, the bondholder committee, comprising Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Franklin Templeton, VR Capital, and Farallon Capital, expressed disappointment at the breakdown of talks.

Ethiopia’s $1 billion Eurobond fell by more than one cent on Tuesday, though it remains near its highest level since early 2021, trading at around 95 cents on the dollar.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) welcomed the progress made and encouraged both sides to continue discussions. But analysts say the impasse highlights the limitations of the Common Framework, which was launched in 2020 to coordinate debt relief efforts among traditional and emerging creditors, including China, a major lender to African economies.

“The Common Framework lacks the teeth to make private creditors take part in debt cancellation,” said Tim Jones, policy director at the London-based campaign group Debt Justice.

Ethiopia’s case has also been complicated by disagreements over the IMF’s economic forecasts, which bondholders argue fail to account for the surge in gold and coffee prices - two of the country’s main export commodities. The government recently reported record export earnings of $8.3 billion for the 2024/25 fiscal year, significantly higher than the IMF’s projection of $6.37 billion.

“The debt rescheduling process will be dragged out,” said Abdulmenan Mohammed, a UK-based Ethiopian economic analyst. “The Ethiopian government should consider treating the bondholders on different terms.”

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/ethiopias-debt-restructuring-hits-impasse-bondholders-eye-legal-action-2025-10-14/

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