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Read #Addis_Standard’s editorial, “Break this chain of attacks”, from June 2026. *** The most compelling evidence comes from the Patriarch of the Ethiopian #Orthodox Tewahedo Church himself. In responding to the attacks, Abba Mathias did not speak of a one-off incident. He appealed to authorities to “break this chain of attacks and bring the perpetrators to justice.” A chain. Not an episode. For years, this publication has reported on recurring killings, displacement, church burnings, property destruction, and targeted attacks in East Arsi. Religious leaders have warned about it. Community members have warned about it. Survivors have warned about it. Yet the violence continues. The obvious question is: why? The answer lies in the complete absence of accountability. addisstandard.com/?p=57692

#Daily_Brief: #Israel offers #Ethiopians, other #African migrants $3,500 and free flights to leave by December 31 Addis Abeba — Israel has expanded a voluntary departure programme offering $3,500 and government-funded flights to eligible African nationals, including Ethiopians, as it seeks to accelerate the departure of undocumented migrants and foreign nationals who have overstayed their visas. addisstandard.com/brief/n-61…

#Daily_Brief: #Pakistan reaffirms support for #Sudan’s sovereignty during Burhan-Sharif meeting in #Antalya The meeting followed a series of high-level engagements between the two countries. On 7 November, Pakistan and Sudan agreed to expand cooperation in security, cybercrime, police training, institutional coordination and civil registration during talks between their interior ministers in Islamabad. addisstandard.com/short-news…

#Daily_Brief: #US visa restrictions force #African contestants to withdraw from Miss Universe competition Addis Abeba — Two African contestants have withdrawn from this year's Miss Universe competition in Puerto Rico after failing to secure US visas, while representatives of #South_Sudan and #Zimbabwe remain uncertain about their participation amid travel restrictions imposed by the #Trump administration. addisstandard.com/brief/n-61…

#Daily_Brief: #Sudanese army says it shot down drone crossing from #Ethiopia as civilian death toll rises Addis Abeba — Sudan’s army said its air defences shot down a long-range drone it described as hostile in the #Dandaro area of the #Blue_Nile region on Friday, alleging that the aircraft had crossed into Sudan from Ethiopia, as the death toll from a separate drone strike on displaced civilians in #Kurmuk county rose to 16. addisstandard.com/brief/n-61…

#Video_News :-Meta opposes new evidence in #Kenya court case over alleged Facebook role in #Tigray war killings watch

#Video_News :-Diplomatic sources report escalating clashes near Badme on Ethiopia-Eritrea border as residents flee bombardment watch

#Video_News :-Trade, energy and regional peace dominate Abiy-Erdoğan talks in Antalya watch

News: Diplomatic sources report escalating clashes near #Badme on #Ethiopia-#Eritrea border as residents flee bombardment Two diplomatic sources who spoke to #Addis_Standard said intelligence reports received over the past three days indicated clashes around the Badme front, with the latest engagements reportedly more intense than the low-intensity confrontations previously monitored. “We have been receiving intelligence reports over the last three days that low-intensity clashes were taking place mainly on the Badme front,” one source said. “We are aware of drone strikes, particularly from the Ethiopian side, and the use of heavy artillery from the Eritrean side, and we are monitoring the situation.” addisstandard.com/?p=61223

#Daily_Brief: #WHO October assessment puts risk of Ebola importation into #South_Sudan at 99% Addis Abeba — The risk of #Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) spreading from the Democratic Republic of Congo (#DRC) into South Sudan has risen to 99%, up from 67% in June, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa’s October 2026 assessment. addisstandard.com/brief/n-61…

News: Meta opposes new evidence in #Kenya court case over alleged Facebook role in #Tigray war killings At the center of the case is the killing of Abrham’s father, Professor Meareg Amare, a chemistry lecturer at Bahir Dar University. According to the petitioners, viral Facebook posts identified the professor as Tigrayan and accused him of having links to the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (#TPLF). Some commenters described him as a “snake” and called for action against him. On November 3, 2021, approximately three weeks after the posts circulated, the professor was followed home from the university and shot dead outside his residence. Another petitioner, Fisseha Tekle, an Amnesty International legal adviser and researcher, says he was similarly targeted by viral Facebook posts falsely portraying him as a TPLF agent. The threats have prevented him from safely returning to Ethiopia. addisstandard.com/?p=61210

#Video_News :-UN experts condemn Somalia’s dismissal of chief justice, demand reinstatement watch

#Daily_Brief: #Kenya seeks #EU election observers, financial reforms and continued support for #Somalia mission Addis Abeba — Kenyan President #William_Ruto has called for European Union (EU) election observers ahead of the country's August 2027 general elections, while seeking European support for financial reforms, debt restructuring and continued funding for African Union peacekeeping operations in Somalia. addisstandard.com/brief/n-61…

#Opinion: Beyond Historical Claims, Ownership Debates: Verified facts, lawful path to resolving #Moyale crisis The escalating conflict in Moyale has displaced more than 50,000 people, highlighting the dangers of reducing longstanding territorial disputes to competing narratives of indigeneity and dispossession, writes Adan Hussein. He argues that the #Garre, #Borana, and #Gabra communities all have historical ties to the area, and the presence of one community does not negate the claims or historical presence of others. The author emphasizes that lasting peace requires verified facts, impartial justice, and constitutional solutions. He notes, "Resorting to historical claims alone to determine territorial boundaries risks opening disputes across the federation." addisstandard.com/?p=61194

#Daily_Brief: #Sudan joins #Türkiye’s #Mavi_Balina-2026 naval exercises as observer amid expanding defense ties The drills bring together approximately 4,500 personnel, eight submarines, 20 surface vessels and 10 air assets, with several countries, including Sudan, Indonesia, Morocco, Iraq and Saudi Arabia, participating as observers. addisstandard.com/short-news…

#Daily_Brief: #Ethiopians, #Somalis make up 60–70% of non-compliant businesses in #Eswatini, minister says Addis Abeba – Somalis and Ethiopians account for between 60% and 70% of businesses found non-compliant with trading regulations during ongoing inspections in Eswatini, the country's Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Manqoba Khumalo, has said. addisstandard.com/brief/n-61…

News: Trade, energy and regional peace dominate #Abiy-#Erdoğan talks in #Antalya Energy cooperation also featured in the broader bilateral engagement. Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said a memorandum of understanding signed between the two countries in Addis Abeba in February provides a foundation for further collaboration in electricity generation, grid infrastructure, renewable energy and energy efficiency. #Türkiye’s emphasis on regional peace comes against the backdrop of its mediation efforts to ease tensions between #Ethiopia and #Somalia following the January 2024 memorandum of understanding between Addis Abeba and #Somaliland, which triggered a diplomatic fallout with Mogadishu. addisstandard.com/?p=61203

#Daily_Brief: Six embassies warn of high #Ebola outbreak risk in #South_Sudan, urge increased health funding Addis Abeba — Six Western and Asian diplomatic missions have warned of a high risk of an Ebola outbreak in South Sudan, calling on the government to increase public health funding, pay health workers' salaries and ensure unrestricted humanitarian access across the country. addisstandard.com/brief/n-61…

#Daily_Brief: #Kenya warns 1.5 million people at risk as #El_Niño rains threaten renewed flooding Addis Abeba — Kenya is preparing for potentially intense El Niño rains between October and December, with authorities warning that an estimated 1.5 million people living in flood-prone areas could be affected as survivors of the devastating 2024 floods face renewed fears of displacement and loss. addisstandard.com/brief/n-61…

#Video_News :-More than 64, 000 #Ethiopian refugees, asylum-seekers remain in war-hit #Sudan, #UN data shows watch

News: ‘People are getting desperate’: #Jimma protests expose growing anger over forced conscription, extortion The demonstrations, which were particularly intense in the Bore neighborhood of Jimma city, were triggered by the killing of a former Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) member who had reportedly sustained injuries while serving in the military. However, residents interviewed by #Addis_Standard said the incident was only the immediate trigger for broader discontent over deteriorating security and administrative malpractices. “The conscription is not the only reason,” said Kediro Abbabulgu, a resident of Kes Sefer in Jimma. “The people of Jimma are silently being exploited,” he said, adding that residents who attempted to raise concerns with local authorities were often confronted with claims that the city was becoming a “leading example of prosperity”. addisstandard.com/?p=61185