Addis Standard
Ethiopia's Tigray Elections & Aid Crisis, Sudan Peace Talks, and Djibouti-Egypt Port Deals
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- Ethiopia's Tigray Elections & Aid Crisis, Sudan Peace Talks, and Djibouti-Egypt Port Deals
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- 6:26
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Today’s Top Stories from Addis standard
-Ethiopia’s election board awaits a security assessment to decide on the feasibility of regional elections in Tigray
-Federal authorities accuse the TPLF of diverting humanitarian aid, amid disputes over food access for displaced civilians
-Warnings issued against unauthorized aid routes as Tigray’s interim administration reports widespread food shortages
-Ethiopia reaffirms strategic ties with Djibouti as Egypt advances port agreements in the Horn of Africa
-Sudan’s military leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan meets Turkey’s President Erdoğan amid growing pressure for a ceasefire and humanitarian relief
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- Why did civic and religious leaders become "cheerleaders of war?"#shortvideo
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Why did civic and religious leaders become "cheerleaders of war?"
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- The Standard Signal EP.07 | Worse Than Evil: How Stupidity Fueled Ethiopia into a Raging Inferno
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- 1:28:32
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- In this episode of The Standard Signal, Tsedale Lemma engages historian and political analyst Ezekiel Gebissa on his powerful commentary “Worse Than Evil: How stupidity fueled Ethiopia into a raging inferno,” published on May 30 by Addis Standard.
Drawing on Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s theory of ‘cultivated stupidity”, Prof. Ezekiel examined how the current endless mass violence in Ethiopia is not only politically engineered but socially enabled - through silence, moral collapse, and the surrender of critical thought. From the failure of democratic transition to the normalization of cruelty, dehumanization and war, this conversation probes leadership, complicity, and the uncomfortable question of collective responsibility in times of atrocity.
#AddisStandardSignal #EzekielGebissa #EthiopiaCrisis #PoliticalViolence #CultivatedStupidity #Bonhoeffer #WarAndMorality #HumanRights #AtrocityCrimes #AfricanPolitics #DemocracyInCrisis
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- Gambella Violence Kills Dozens, Egypt Port Deal Raises Tensions, UK Backs Marburg Response
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- 4:45
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Today’s top stories from Ethiopia:
-Gambella Violence: 47 killed in a single day; curfew imposed; MSF treats 100+ wounded.
-Red Sea Ports: Egypt to upgrade Assab and Doraleh ports, increasing pressure on Ethiopia amid GERD dispute.
-Marburg Response: UK donates PPE and diagnostic kits; no active cases reported in Ethiopia.
-Migration: Cross-border movements from Ethiopia rise 26% in October due to insecurity and economic pressures.
-Conservation: Injured Ethiopian wolf rescued, rehabilitated, and returned to the wild.
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- Worse Than Evil: How Stupidity Fueled Ethiopia into a Raging Inferno#shortvideo
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- The endless violence Ethiopia is witnessing today didn’t emerge from failed politics alone, but from the collapse of critical thought. In his May 30, 2025 Addis Standard commentary titled “Worse Than Evil: How stupidity fueled Ethiopia into a raging inferno,” historian and political analyst Ezekiel Gebissa argued that “cultivated stupidity”, not ignorance, enabled mass violence, public silence, and moral surrender.
Tonight, on The Standard Signal, host Tsedale Lemma brings Prof. Ezekiel’s commentary to discuss how mass violence in today’s Ethiopia is not only politically engineered but socially enabled - through silence, moral collapse, and the surrender of critical thought.
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#AddisStandardSignal #EzekielGebissa #Ethiopia #PoliticalViolence #MoralFailure #Bonhoeffer #WarAndSilence
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- Oromia Reintegration of 10,000 Ex-Militants | UN Extends Somalia Mission | Safaricom Deal
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- 5:57
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Today’s top stories from Ethiopia:
Oromia reintegrates 10,000 former militants, the UN extends its Somalia mission amid funding concerns, and Ethiopia-Kenya leaders back the Safaricom–Ethio Telecom joint investment to boost regional digital infrastructure.
Stay updated on key developments shaping security, economy, and technology in the Horn of Africa.
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- Begin Your Front-Row Journey Through Ethiopia’s 7th General Election
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Begin Your Front-Row Journey Through Ethiopia’s 7th General Election
Addis Standard is excited to unveil its Election Coverage Dashboard, a dynamic new platform designed to keep you informed as Ethiopia heads toward its 7th General Election. From key political players and nationwide candidate listings to real-time updates from the National Election Board of Ethiopia, everything you need is now in one place.
Go beyond breaking news with exclusive interviews, sharp analysis, expert commentary, and compelling op-eds that bring clarity to the election story as it unfolds.
Whether you’re a voter, journalist, researcher, or simply following the road to the polls, this is your go-to destination for trusted election coverage.
🔗 Explore now: addisstandard.com/eth-election2026
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- UN Warns Sudan War Could Spill Into Ethiopia, Abiy–Ruto Summit, IDP Crisis, Birr in Freefall
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- 5:40
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
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- Today’s Top Stories from Addis standard:
UN Warns Sudan War Could Spill Into Ethiopia: Rising conflict in Sudan risks destabilizing neighboring countries.
PM Abiy Holds Talks With Kenyan President Ruto: Strengthening bilateral ties, trade, and regional peace.
Security Fears in IDP Camps: Hyena attacks highlight the daily dangers faced by displaced families in Seba Kare.
Youth Restore Rift Valley Lakes: Local initiatives are helping revive ecosystems and protect wildlife.
Ethiopian Birr Under Pressure: Currency ranks third weakest globally amid debt restructuring and economic challenges.
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- Ethiopian Migrants in Yemen, GERD Tensions, Cargo Breakthrough & Tigray Election Delay
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- 4:04
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Today’s Top Stories from Addis standard
• Yemen migrant crisis: 180 irregular Ethiopian migrants arrived on Yemen’s Shabwa coast as migration flows surge, with IOM reporting over 17,600 arrivals in November alone.
• Ethiopian Cargo milestone: Ethiopian Cargo launches its 2025–2026 cherry season, flying Chilean cherries to China via Lagos and Addis Ababa.
• GERD diplomacy: Egypt’s President El Sisi denies threatening Ethiopia over the GERD, while reiterating Cairo’s call for a legally binding agreement.
• Tigray elections: SaWeyane Tigray calls for delaying regional elections until IDPs return and security conditions improve, as NEBE presses ahead with preparations.
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- Ethiopia's Mega Airport Plan, Defense Tech, & Media Crackdown | East Africa News Roundup
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- 7:15
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Weekly news recap
-The $10 Billion Plan: Details on Africa’s largest airport near Bishoftu
- Media Freedom Under Fire: Deutsche Welle journalists suspended
– The "Wheat Revolution" Doubts: Why experts are questioning self-sufficiency claims
– Looted Heritage Returns: The 19th-century gold hairpin set for repatriation
– East Wollega Insecurity: Over 1,000 residents displaced by rising violence
– Regional Crisis: Why Ethiopia’s refugee response is on the verge of collapse
– Sudan Truce Push: US priorities and the role of outside actors (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt)
– The release of nearly 100 religious detainees
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- Ethiopia-Egypt Tensions BOIL Over GERD 'Dam of Ruin' | CBE's Digital ID Ultimatum to Bank Customers.
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- 6:12
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- -CBE's strict digital ID mandate forces bank customers to link accounts.
-Tensions escalate as Egypt labels the GERD a 'dam of ruin' and Ethiopia pushes back.
-Meanwhile, humanitarian crises deepen in Oromia and Tigray with reports of widespread displacement, GBV, and child labor.
Subscribe for trusted news from Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.
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- The Problem with Ethiopia's Laws: Why Constitutions Remain 'On Paper' #shortvideo
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Ethiopia has had "beautiful laws" and constitutions for decades, but the major problem is they have "never implemented". Instead of ushering in genuine change, successive ruling groups have only applied the "oppressive part". We discuss the need for a truly inclusive government involving key parties with the "consent of the people" to build a "truly genuine democratic dispensation" rather than continuing the structure of the EPRDF "minus TPLF".
#Ethiopia #Politics #Democracy #EPRDF #Constitution #Tigray #TheStandardSignal #somalia
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- Ethiopia & Horn Daily News | Gambella Unrest, Tigray Crisis, Eritrea Visit
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- 6:57
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Today’s Addis Standard Daily News highlights:
• Gambella authorities work with federal forces to restore security after deadly unrest
• Sweden’s foreign minister makes a historic visit to Eritrea
• Tigray businesses warn of closures as loan relief ends and taxes rise
• Somalia and Djibouti strengthen defense cooperation
• TPLF warns of renewed economic blockade in Tigray
Subscribe for trusted news from Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.
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- The Standard Signal EP.06 | ONLF, Broken Promises & Resource Politics
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- 1:05:14
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Seven years after the 2018 Asmara peace agreement, the fate of the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) has become a stark measure of how Ethiopia’s promise of peaceful political transition has unraveled.
In this episode of The Standard Signal, ONLF chairman Abdirahman Mahdi joins Tsedale Lemma to discuss the systematic political exclusion, police crackdowns, the engineering of proxy opposition, and the return of large-scale oil and gas projects in the Somali region. At the heart of the conversation are critical questions about peace agreements reduced to instruments of control, shrinking democratic space, and resource extraction pursued without the consent of the Somali people.
#StandardSignal #EthiopiaPolitics #ONLF #Ogaden #PeaceAgreement #PoliticalRepression #ShrinkingCivicSpace #ResourcePolitics #OilAndGas #Federalism #DemocracyInEthiopia #HornOfAfrica #Accountability #PoliticalDialogue
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- Ethiopian Artifact Returns | WHO Warns on Sudan | Ethiopia Crisis & Mega Airport
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- 6:44
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Today’s top stories:
🔹 A looted 19th-century Ethiopian imperial gold hairpin is set to return home after 150+ years.
🔹 WHO raises alarm over detention of health workers and civilians in Sudan’s Nyala.
🔹 Ethiopia ranks 4th on IRC’s 2026 Emergency Watchlist amid conflict and aid cuts.
🔹 Ethiopia plans Africa’s largest airport near Bishoftu despite political challenges.
📌 Stay informed with trusted daily news and in-depth reporting from Ethiopia and the region.
👉 Subscribe for daily updates.
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- Eritrea Releases Religious Prisoners | Malaria Vaccine Milestone | Media Freedom Under Pressure
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- 6:02
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- In today’s Addis Standard Daily News:
🔹 Eritrean authorities have released at least 98 people detained for years over religious beliefs, though rights groups say many remain in custody without due process.
🔹 MSF has completed Ethiopia’s first full rollout of the R21 malaria vaccine in Kule refugee camp, helping cut malaria-related deaths by nearly 50%.
🔹 Ethiopia’s wheat self-sufficiency claims are being questioned as farmers in Oromia face ongoing production challenges.
🔹 Deutsche Welle has condemned the permanent suspension of two journalists in Ethiopia, warning of growing pressure on independent media.
📌 Subscribe for daily, independent coverage of Ethiopia, the Horn of Africa, and global affairs.
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- Ethiopia–Iran Defense Ties, Modi’s Historic Visit, Tigray Poverty Update | Addis Standard Daily News
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- 6:28
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Today’s top stories Addis standard:
• An Ethiopian parliamentary delegation led by Speaker Tagese Chaffo visits Iran’s defense industry exhibition as part of BRICS-related engagement.
• Indian PM Narendra Modi prepares to address Ethiopia’s Parliament during a historic visit, with talks focusing on investment, cybersecurity, and development cooperation.
• Officials say poverty in Tigray has fallen to 70% from wartime highs, though recovery challenges remain.
• The AU Chair urges Ethiopia and Eritrea to renew commitment to the Algiers Agreement for regional peace.
• Ethiopia registers six cultural and natural heritage sites with UNESCO, boosting tourism and preservation.
Stay updated with Addis Standard for verified reporting.
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- India’s PM Modi to Address Ethiopia Parliament#shortvideo
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Indian PM Modi to address joint session of Ethiopia’s Parliament as talks with PM Abiy Ahmed focus on investment, cyber security
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- Ethiopia Weekly News Recap: TPS Ends, Eritrea Leaves IGAD, 2026 Election & TikTok Arrests
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- 9:20
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- This week on Addis Standard: The U.S. ends TPS for Ethiopians, Eritrea quits IGAD, and the 2026 election date is set.
In this recap:
US Ends TPS: DHS terminates protections for Ethiopian nationals, citing improved conditions.
Eritrea Quits IGAD: Asmara withdraws again from the regional bloc.
Sovereignty Call: EU & UN urge respect for borders on the Algiers Agreement anniversary.
2026 Election: NEBE sets June 1, 2026, as polling day.
TikTok Arrests: Creators detained for alleged violations of cultural norms.
Economy: Inflation falls to 10.9% while the Birr crashes and Addis rents soar.
Security: Benin coup foiled; Somaliland denies talks; Gambella bus attack.
Global Ties: New US Africa policy; IMF reaches staff-level deal with Ethiopia.
Culture/Politics: Gifaataa added to UNESCO list; Simret party officially recognized.
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- Ethiopia–Eritrea Tensions Rise; Eritrea Quits IGAD; China Now Ethiopia’s Top Import Source
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- 4:59
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Today’s top stories Addis standard:
-Ethiopia and Eritrea are back in the spotlight as regional tensions intensify.
-UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges both countries to recommit to the Algiers Agreement on its 25th anniversary.
-Eritrea withdraws from IGAD again, accusing the bloc of failing its mandate.
-China has become Ethiopia’s largest import source, reflecting a major shift in Africa’s trade patterns.
Stay updated with Addis Standard for verified reporting.
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- Ethiopia Gets $184M AfDB Grant & IMF Deal; Gambella Violence; Safaricom $138M Funding
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- 5:46
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Today’s top stories Addis standard:
-Ethiopia secured a $184M AfDB grant and a staff-level
-IMF deal potentially unlocking $261M.
-Gambella imposed a curfew after attacks killed four, including two police officers.
-Safaricom received $138M in funding from Standard Bank.1
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- The Standard Signal | Ep. 5: The Amhara Region Crisis - State Unraveling, Human Cost, and Manufact..
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- 1:32:26
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- The Standard Signal | Ep. 5: The Amhara Region Crisis - State Unraveling, Human Cost, and Manufactured Peace
In this episode of The Standard Signal, host Tsedale Lemma speaks with scholar and human rights advocate Hone Mandefro about Ethiopia’s spiraling crisis in the Amhara regional state - from the origins of the war and its resulting mass atrocities and forced displacement to the collapse of institutional accountability.
Drawing on his expertise and his work documenting violations against Amharas at the Amhara Association of America (AAA), Hone offers rare clarity on what is driving the ongoing conflict, why policy failures continue to compound human suffering, and what pathways remain for justice, stability, and inclusive governance.
#Ethiopia #HumanRights #AmharaRegionCrisis #EthiopianPolitics #TransitionalJustice #Accountability #HornOfAfrica #AddisStandard
#TsedaleLemma in conversation with #HoneMandefro #StandardSigna...
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- Ethiopia’s Inflation Drops, Birr Plunges; UNESCO Adds Gifaataa; Addis Rent Crisis:National Dialogue
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- 6:50
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Today’s top stories Addis standard:
-Ethiopia’s inflation drops to 10.9%, even as the birr faces a historic depreciation.
-UNESCO adds the Wolaita Gifaataa festival to its Intangible Heritage list.
-The National Dialogue Commission reports progress but highlights stalled efforts in Tigray.
-Addis Abeba ranks among Africa’s 10 most expensive cities for renters. In eastern DRC,
-M23 rebels push toward Uvira, displacing over 200,000 people.
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- The Amhara Region Crisis - State Unraveling, Human Cost, and Manufactured Peace#shorts
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- In this episode of The Standard Signal, host Tsedale Lemma speaks with scholar and human rights advocate Hone Mandefro about Ethiopia’s spiraling crisis in the Amhara regional state - from the origins of the war and its resulting mass atrocities and forced displacement to the collapse of institutional accountability.
Drawing on his expertise and his work documenting violations against Amharas at the Amhara Association of America (AAA), Hone offers rare clarity on what is driving the ongoing conflict, why policy failures continue to compound human suffering, and what pathways remain for justice, stability, and inclusive governance.
#Ethiopia #HumanRights #AmharaRegionCrisis #EthiopianPolitics #TransitionalJustice #Accountability #HornOfAfrica #AddisStandard
#TsedaleLemma in conversation with #HoneMandefro #StandardSignal
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- Ethiopia Sets 2026 Election Date | Simret Party Registered | 1 Million Tigrayans Still Displaced
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- 7:51
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Today’s top stories Addis standard:
In tonight’s major headlines:
• NEBE sets June 1, 2026 as Ethiopia’s next general election date.
• Simret Party, led by Getachew Reda, officially registered as a regional political party in Tigray.
• One million Tigrayans remain displaced amid an ongoing post-war humanitarian crisis.
• Indian PM Narendra Modi to visit Ethiopia next week to strengthen development ties.
• Sudan Air Force accused of deadly airstrikes that killed at least 1,700 civilians.
• Ethiopian Federal Police probe TikTok award attendees over “indecent attire.
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- PM Abiy’s National Address | U.S. Africa Policy | Somaliland Denies Talks with Somalia ...
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- 6:09
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Daily News – Thursday, December 8, 2025
Top stories today:
Benin Coup Foiled: Authorities thwart a military coup, arresting dozens of soldiers hours after an attempted ousting of President Talon.
Somaliland Denies Somalia Talks: Somaliland halts dialogue with Somalia, accusing Mogadishu of interference.
U.S. Africa Policy: Washington unveils a new strategy prioritizing trade, investment, and conflict prevention in the Horn of Africa, countering Chinese and Russian influence.
PM Abiy’s Address: The Prime Minister calls for unity and vigilance against foreign interference, pledging to “shake off Ethiopia’s enemies one by one, like hair lice.”
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- Court Sentences Taye Dendea | Amhara–Fano Peace Deal Disputed | Dialogue Commission Urges Tigray ...
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- 9:09
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Top stories today:
Sudan Famine: UN warns of worsening famine in Kordofan amid escalating attacks.
Marburg in Ethiopia: U.S. Embassy restricts travel to Sidama after a confirmed case in Hawassa.
Tigray Dialogue: National Dialogue Commission urges political and armed group participation.
Sports Betting Probe: 22 licenses suspended, 24 suspects arrested over embezzlement and illicit financial flows.
Taye Dendea Sentenced: Former Deputy Minister of Peace gets 7 years; defense plans appeal.
Amhara-Fano Deal Disputed: AFPO denies signing peace agreement despite AU and IGAD presence.
Stay updated with independent reporting from Addis Standard.
#EthiopiaNews #TayeDendea #AmharaFano #NationalDialogue #AddisStandard
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- From The Standard Signal | Ep.04: Oromia Abuse & Political Complicity
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- A detailed account of the December 2, 2021 massacre of 14 Karayu Gadaa leaders, including Abagada Dilo Dito, and the government’s shifting narrative afterward.
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- Ethiopia Atrocity Risks, Tigray Tensions & U.S. Regional Focus — Today’s Top Stories
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- 7:15
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- Today’s top stories from Addis Standard:
• Global Center for the Responsibility to Protect warns Ethiopia faces heightened mass atrocity risks as conflict escalates in Amhara and tensions grow with Eritrea.
• Somaliland invites Qatar to open diplomatic and development offices as President Irro meets Doha’s envoy in Hargeisa.
• IMF Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke meets senior Ethiopian officials, praising progress under the Homegrown Economic Reform Program.
• A rare U.S. call with PM Abiy Ahmed avoids domestic politics, signaling Washington’s pivot toward regional security priorities.
• Tigray Interim Administration offices face a brief standoff as elements of Tigrayan forces demand direct engagement with leadership.
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- From The Standard Signal | Ep.04: Oromia Abuse & Political Complicity
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- A detailed account of the December 2, 2021 massacre of 14 Karayu Gadaa leaders, including Abagada Dilo Dito, and the government’s shifting narrative afterward.
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- The Standard Signal | Ep.04: The Systematic Targeting of the Karrayyu Gadaa Leaders
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- 1:05:34
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
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- This episode of The Standard Signal examines the Karrayyu community’s struggle at the intersection of state power, impunity, and cultural survival. From the 2021 execution of fourteen Karrayyu Gadaa leaders during a sacred ceremony, to the killing of survivor Hawas Mato Borra in 2023, to Reuters’ 2024 confirmation of Koree Nageenyaa, a clandestine state-sponsored assassination unit, and the 21-day disappearance of twenty elders in early 2025, a clear pattern emerges: the Prosperity Party-led government is repeatedly inserting itself into the Gadaa system, pressuring its leaders, and destabilizing one of Ethiopia’s oldest indigenous democratic institutions.
This episode not only commemorates the slain Karrayyu Gadaa leaders, but examines what this means for accountability, cultural autonomy, and the future of peace in Oromia.
Joining Tsedale Lemma to unpack these questions is Soreti Kadir, writer, organizer, and founder of the Oromo Democratic Revolutio...
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- Ethiopia Election Crisis: OFC Squeezed Into 10 Candidates to Avoid De-registration | Daily News
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- 8:20
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Today on AS Daily News:
• OFC registers only 10 candidates, calling it a symbolic move as the party says conditions for a free and fair election are lacking.
• EIASC donates over 200 million Birr in medicines and supplies to public health facilities.
• NEBE extends its deadline after parties submit only preliminary candidate data; security assessments across constituencies continue.
• Ethiopian Airlines boosts Asia expansion, leveraging new ties with Singapore and key routes through Bangkok, Seoul, and Shanghai.
• Ethiopia and China enhance cyber security cooperation, with INSA and China’s National Data Administration discussing deeper collaboration in digital governance and data systems.
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- Sudan–Russia Base Deal, US Green Card Review, Ethiopia Ends Marburg Cases and NBE Governor...
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- 4:10
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Tonight on Addis Standard News Update:
Economy – Ethiopia’s National Bank Governor Eyob Tekalign meets coffee, sesame, and pulses exporters to address gaps in foreign currency repatriation and ensure timely, transparent return of export earnings.
Sudan – Khartoum offers Russia its first-ever naval base in Africa, raising global geopolitical concerns.
United States – Washington orders a sweeping review of Green Cards issued to citizens of 19 countries, including Eritrea, Somalia, and Sudan.
Health – Ethiopia confirms zero active Marburg cases, marking a key milestone in containing the outbreak.
Stay updated — subscribe for daily news grounded in accuracy, independence, and ethical reporting.
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- Tigray Budget Crisis, Amhara Conflict, Marburg Recovery & Bishoftu Airport
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- 5:21
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Today’s top stories
1. Tigray: The Interim Administration warns that peace is fragile as federal budget delays leave civil servants unpaid and public services strained.
2. Amhara: The Guardian reports widespread human rights abuses in Amhara, with federal forces and Fano militias accused of violence amid rising humanitarian needs.
3. Marburg: A 15-year-old girl in South Ethiopia recovers from Marburg virus disease, bringing the total number of survivors to three, while authorities report no new infections.
4. Bishoftu: Ethiopia advances plans for Bishoftu International Airport, a multi-billion-dollar project set to become Africa’s largest aviation hub, boosting trade, tourism, and connectivity.
Stay informed with verified, independent journalism from Addis Standard.
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- Did Emperor Melik II Make a Mistake in 1896? #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Quest for Ethiopian Access to the Sea: Historical Justifications
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- The Standard Signal | Ep.03: Rethinking Ethiopia’s Eritrea Doctrine | Prof. Ezekiel Gebissa Explains
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- 1:09:18
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- On 13 November, Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos delivered a speech outlining a sweeping vision of the country’s Horn of Africa posture. In his telling, Ethiopia appears as a principled and restrained actor navigating a hostile neighborhood defined by aggression, proxy warfare, and external destabilization.
The speech invoked sovereignty and regional order, yet sidestepped Ethiopia’s own foreign policy strategic failures, policy inconsistencies, and shifting doctrines, especially toward Eritrea.
But here lies the fundamental problem: history was used as a shield.
In this episode of The Standard Signal, Professor Ezekiel Gebissa joins Tsedale Lemma to unpack what Gedion said, what he strategically omitted, and why those omissions matter for Ethiopia’s credibility, regional integration ambitions, and moral authority.
#TheStandardSignal #Ethiopia #Eritrea #HornOfAfrica #ForeignPolicy #GedionTimothewos #EthiopiaPolitics #...
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- Coming up today; Rethinking Ethiopia’s Eritrea Doctrine: Professor Ezekiel Gebissa #shorts
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Coming up today *Rethinking Ethiopia’s Eritrea Doctrine: Professor Ezekiel Gebissa on what FM Gedion said, and left unsaid*On 13 November, Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos delivered a speech outlining a sweeping vision of the country’s Horn of Africa posture. In his telling, Ethiopia appears as a principled and restrained actor navigating a hostile neighborhood defined by aggression, proxy warfare, and external destabilization. The speech invoked sovereignty and regional order, yet sidestepped Ethiopia’s own foreign policy strategic failures, policy inconsistencies, and shifting doctrines, especially toward Eritrea. But here lies the fundamental problem: history was used as a shield.In this episode of The Standard Signal, Professor Ezekiel Gebissa joins Tsedale Lemma to unpack what Gedion said, what he strategically omitted, and why those omissions matter for Ethiopia’s credibility, regional integration ambitions, and moral authority. *The full episode will be re...
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- "The Ideology: Why Genocide is Seen in Early Democracy"
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- "The Ideology: Why Genocide is Seen in Early Democracy"
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- "The Normalization of War: Who Benefits from Conflict Narratives?"#shorts
- Runtime
- 1:21
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- "The Normalization of War: Who Benefits from Conflict Narratives?"
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- A powerful moment from our conversation with Jawar Mohammed on The Standard Signal Podcast
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- A powerful moment from our conversation with Jawar Mohammed on The Standard Signal Podcast.
We break down the rhetoric around “national interest,” “access to the sea,” and why questioning it is now treated as being “anti-Ethiopian.”
👉 Full episode available on our YouTube channel.
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- A powerful moment from our conversation with Jawar Mohammed on The Standard Signal Podcast
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- 1:28
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- A powerful moment from our conversation with Jawar Mohammed on The Standard Signal Podcast.
We break down the rhetoric around “national interest,” “access to the sea,” and why questioning it is now treated as being “anti-Ethiopian.”
👉 Full episode available on our YouTube channel.
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- “The number of participants has increased.” #shorts
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- “The number of participants has increased. You know, back in the day, there used to be two primary forces fighting.” — Jawar Mohammed on The Standard Signal
#The Standard Signal
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- The Standard Signal | Ep. 02: When Words Make Wars: Jawar Mohammed on Ethiopia’s Red Sea Rhetoric |
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- 1:06:24
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
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- The #Karrayyu_Oromo have an ancient proverb: “Balaa bakka hin waraannetti luqqifachuun fiddu.”
It is a proverb used to warn against the dangers of “drawing your sword where there is no war.”
In this episode of The Standard Signal, Tsedale Lemma speaks with Jawar Mohammed to unpack his warning in which he recently invoked the Karrayyu Oromo proverb to frame Ethiopia’s ruling elites’ escalating rhetoric on “sovereign access” to the Red Sea.
Together, they explore difficult questions: What happens when words outpace reality? Can propaganda become a self-fulfilling prophecy? And is another wave of nationalism enough to deliver Ethiopia access to the Red Sea?
#Ethiopia #HornOfAfrica #RedSeaDebate #JawarMohammed #JawarMohammed #AbiyAhmed #EthiopianPolitics #EthiopianPolitics #Nationalism #Geopolitics #Eritrea #Assab #PoliticalAnalysis
#TheStandardSignal #AddisStandard
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- Coming up today! with Jawar Mohammed
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The Standard Signal – Ep. 2: When Words Make Wars: Ethiopia’s Red Sea ambition and the dangerous politics of size
The #Karrayyu_Oromo have an ancient proverb: “Balaa bakka hin waraannetti luqqifachuun fiddu.”
It is a proverb used to warn against the dangers of “drawing your sword where there is no war.”
In this episode of The Standard Signal, Tsedale Lemma speaks with Jawar Mohammed to unpack his warning in which he recently invoked the Karrayyu Oromo proverb to frame Ethiopia’s ruling elites’ escalating rhetoric on “sovereign access” to the Red Sea.
Together, they explore difficult questions: What happens when words outpace reality? Can propaganda become a self-fulfilling prophecy? And is another wave of nationalism enough to deliver Ethiopia access to the Red Sea?
The full episode will be released today at 6:30 PM EAT.
#Ethiopia #HornOfAfrica #RedSeaDebate #JawarMohammed #AbiyAhmed #Ethi...
- Title
- “We were punished by genocide — for voting.” #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- In The Standard Signal’s first episode, Semhal Meles speaks with Tsedale Lemma about how Ethiopia’s political narratives turned democracy into tragedy.
🎧 Full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WEHuTiHnQNg
- Title
- The Standard Signal | Ep. 01: The Manufacture of War Narratives
- Runtime
- 1:27:45
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- In this first episode, Tsedale Lemma, the Host of ‘The Standard Signal’, a podcast by Addis Standard, speaks with Semhal Meles about the escalating narratives of war between Ethiopia’s federal and Tigray governments, and the broader aspects of political economy that sustain recurring cycles of violence.
*Editor’s note: This conversation was recorded on 06 November 2025.*
#TheStandardSignal
#Episode01
#WarNarratives
A #Conversation between #TsedaleLemma and
#SemhalMeles
- Title
- From Megawatts to Malware: Why Cybersecurity Holds the Key to Ethiopia’s GERD
- Runtime
- 7:50
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) stands as a symbol of national pride, power, and progress. But in the digital era, the true battle for its future may be fought not on the Nile — but in cyberspace.
This documentary-style commentary explores how cybersecurity now defines national security, revealing how attacks on digital control systems could impact power, economy, and regional stability.
🔹 What makes GERD more than a dam
🔹 The invisible digital backbone powering it
🔹 The real-world stakes of a cyberattack
🔹 Steps Ethiopia must take to build cyber resilience
💡 The strength of GERD depends as much on code as on concrete.
Read Full Article:
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Written by:
Dr. Abebe Diro, Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity at RMIT University, and a leading researcher in AI-driven cybersecurity solutions.
Editor’s Note: Dr. Abebe Diro holds a PhD in Cybersecurity fr...
- Title
- A new podcast by Tsedale Lemma, founder of Addis Standard.
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- From the heart of Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa, ‘The Standard Signal’ goes beyond the headlines to unpack the politics, power, and people shaping the region’s future.
Join Tsedale each week for fearless conversations with thinkers, analysts, and changemakers driving the national and regional discourse.
Subscribe to ‘The Standard Signa’, and don’t miss the signals that matter.
#TheStandardSignal #TsedaleLemma #AddisStandard #Ethiopia #HornOfAfrica #PodcastLaunch #IndependentMedia
- Title
- “How can 200 million be blocked for 2 million?” – Ethiopian Army Chief #ethiopia #hornofafrica
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- Title
- #Tigray’s Hidden Struggle: Women with Disabilities and War #shorts #ethiopia #gerd #hornofafrica
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 12 months ago
- Description
- In conflict, the most vulnerable are often forgotten.
This Op-Ed video explores how the war in Tigray has deepened systemic discrimination against women and girls with disabilities. Despite Ethiopia’s legal commitments to protect persons with disabilities, the realities in Tigray reveal an alarming gap between policy and practice.
Through real stories, expert insights, and field visuals, this piece sheds light on the compounded barriers—gender, disability, ethnicity, and conflict—that shape the lived experiences of women in the region.
🎧 Read the full article on Addis Standard:
🔗 https://addisstandard.com/?p=52035
✍️ Editor’s Note:
The author of this op-ed, Batseba Kassahun, is a human rights advocate.
She can be reached at batsebak@gmail.com
#shorts_video #ethiopia #Tigray #shorts
