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The ‘Quad’ – Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and the United States – on the sidelines of UNGA, agreed the maki...
24/09/2025

The ‘Quad’ – Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and the United States – on the sidelines of UNGA, agreed the makings of a breakthrough plan for peace in – a ceasefire and civilian-led political transition excluding warring parties from power.

Calling for a three-month humanitarian truce and banning Islamists, the Quad plan brings civilian politicians into talks for a post-war transition

As Egypt, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the US sign a peace roadmap promoting civilian rule over military dominance, Washingt...
24/09/2025

As Egypt, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the US sign a peace roadmap promoting civilian rule over military dominance, Washington sanctions Islamist and Iran-backed factions in ’s government.

Calling for a three-month humanitarian truce and banning Islamists, the Quad plan brings civilian politicians into talks for a post-war transition

After bringing inflation close to single figures, the government risks renewed price rises by raising civil servants’ pa...
23/09/2025

After bringing inflation close to single figures, the government risks renewed price rises by raising civil servants’ pay for the second time in a year – a move that may be more political ahead of next year’s elections than economically sound.

The Prime Minister’s claims of an economic miracle clash with the reality of unremitting austerity for tens of millions

: After getting annual inflation down to close to single figures, the government risks increasing prices again after ra...
23/09/2025

: After getting annual inflation down to close to single figures, the government risks increasing prices again after raising the salary of civil servants for the second time in a year. The measure may be more a political move ahead of elections next year than sound economic policy.

The Prime Minister’s claims of an economic miracle clash with the reality of unremitting austerity for tens of millions

PM and the hail liberalising reforms as drivers of high growth. Yet irrigation and wheat data suggest a more soberin...
23/09/2025

PM and the hail liberalising reforms as drivers of high growth. Yet irrigation and wheat data suggest a more sobering reality – one that reflects the economic struggles of tens of millions of Ethiopians.

The Prime Minister’s claims of an economic miracle clash with the reality of unremitting austerity for tens of millions

’s PM makes a serious point about and policy at the opening ceremony of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam ( ) mid...
22/09/2025

’s PM makes a serious point about and policy at the opening ceremony of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam ( ) midway through the earlier this month.

With climate finance at a premium, delegates focused on bankable projects, trading and refining critical minerals and nature-based initiatives

’s President faces crunch trade talks with US President ’s administration next week on the sidelines of – what con...
22/09/2025

’s President faces crunch trade talks with US President ’s administration next week on the sidelines of – what concessions will it take for trade relations to normalise?

EU seeks to deepen trade relationship with South Africa in response to US protectionism

’s electoral commission has rebuked President and his rival for claiming victory in the 16 September election. Whil...
22/09/2025

’s electoral commission has rebuked President and his rival for claiming victory in the 16 September election. While the commission has counted 99% of the votes, it has not yet published the results.

Commission says it has counted 99% of votes although it has not yet published the results

Rebellious former deputy chief of staff is set to try and make a visit to Washington as tensions between President ...
22/09/2025

Rebellious former deputy chief of staff is set to try and make a visit to Washington as tensions between President ’s government and the forces of leading opponent risk triggering a new civil war.

With the country on the brink of a new war, dissident former deputy chief of staff Thomas Cirillo is planning a visit to Washington

President has removed the Auditor-General, , from office despite not having the constitutional power to do so, as all...
17/09/2025

President has removed the Auditor-General, , from office despite not having the constitutional power to do so, as allegations mount about regime corruption.

After being accused of favouring relatives and friends with state-backed rice deals and discounted bank sales, the President has summarily sacked the Auditor-General

As President sacks the Auditor-General, , unlawfully his critics say, we publish evidence he has unduly favoured rela...
17/09/2025

As President sacks the Auditor-General, , unlawfully his critics say, we publish evidence he has unduly favoured relatives and friends in business.

After being accused of favouring relatives and friends with state-backed rice deals and discounted bank sales, the President has summarily sacked the Auditor-General

: President has been showering favours on his nephew in the food importation business and a Congolese banker who lend...
17/09/2025

: President has been showering favours on his nephew in the food importation business and a Congolese banker who lends money to back the imports.

After being accused of favouring relatives and friends with state-backed rice deals and discounted bank sales, the President has summarily sacked the Auditor-General

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