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President Isaias Afwerki met this morning, at the Denden Guest House, a delegation led by H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, the ...
30/01/2025

President Isaias Afwerki met this morning, at the Denden Guest House, a delegation led by H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), for extensive talks on the challenges and future plans of the continental organization.

The Chairperson of the AUC underlined that Africa's progress continues to be hampered by daunting security and stability challenges that afflict various parts of the continent. This reality was compounded by internal weaknesses and external meddling. Failure by member States to shoulder their annual contributions was another factor that impeded the AUC from relying on its own resources.

Mr. Faki Mahamat further stated that multiple internal and inter-State conflicts; attendant crises; terrorism and marginalization of Africa in international forums continue to compound the challenges and constrain the pace of desired progress. In this respect, the AUC Chairperson urged for greater contribution and participation of Eritrea in the concerted endeavours to overcome these challenges.

President Isaias, on his part, stressed on the imperative of resolving African issues by Africans themselves; noting that unremitting external interventions carried out under various pretexts were essentially aimed at usurping Africa's rich natural resources that amount to 60% of global wealth. Africa needs to extricate itself from this quagmire, the President underlined.

President Isaias further emphasized that sustainable development and prosperity cannot be achieved without enduring peace and stability. In this perspective, African nations need to pursue nation-building that is predicated on citizenship and focus on joint programmes of regional partnership on the basis of their own internal resources.

President Isaias also indicated that the African Union will require structural review for optimal operational progress.

 :   District Court orders detention of school officials for defying ruling suspending hijab banThe Axum District Court ...
28/01/2025

: District Court orders detention of school officials for defying ruling suspending hijab ban

The Axum District Court has ordered the detention of school officials who allegedly defied its ruling suspending a ban on female Muslim students wearing hijabs. The court accused the officials of violating a legal order, which it said "undermines the court’s authority," and warned that such actions could result in "moral and human rights violations against Muslim students."

This ruling follows a 14 January 2025 court decision that suspended the controversial hijab ban, which had sparked protests among Muslim students. The case, brought by the Tigray Islamic Affairs Supreme Council, claims the schools' actions violated students' constitutional rights to education and religious freedom.

https://addisstandard.com/?p=48190

Yosief Ghebrehiwet's suggested SolutionTPLF currently holds 50+1 percent power of in Interim Regional Administration of ...
27/01/2025

Yosief Ghebrehiwet's suggested Solution

TPLF currently holds 50+1 percent power of in Interim Regional Administration of Tigray (IRA). The two wings of TPLF have to be made to share that part. The other 3 stakeholders, namely the military, Global Society of Tigray Scholars and Professionals (GSTS) or the diaspora, and opposition political party Baytona keep their current shares.

The two wings of TPLF should not be asked to re-unite. They should remain as two separate parties. Therefore, the Tigray Government will be a government of national unity / a coalition made up groups with minority controls, similar to what is happening in South Africa. No group will have 50+1 control.

Tigray is better off with two parties rather than a single big party ruling Tigray election after election. This is a good opportunity for a two-party system in Tigray.

This can only happen if the General Tadesse and his group / the military initiate and facilitate the conversations

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qnw-SRAAE4&t=4808s

 : Protesters in  's Wukro town accuse security forces of violent crackdown over opposition to Interim Admin dissolution...
27/01/2025

: Protesters in 's Wukro town accuse security forces of violent crackdown over opposition to Interim Admin dissolution, restructuring

Protesters in Wukro town, Tigray Regional State, accused local security forces of violently suppressing demonstrations against a call by senior Tigray military leaders to dissolve and restructure the region’s interim administration. The protests, which began on January 26, 2025, saw demonstrators split between supporting and opposing the military's decision.

Protesters opposing the decision alleged they were "brutally beaten," with three individuals reportedly injured and detained before being released the same day. Yonas Hailu, Deputy Administrator of Tigray’s Eastern Zone, confirmed the violence, stating, “Several youths were severely beaten, and three people were injured during the clashes,” while alleging that “those supporting the decision were allowed to protest freely.”

https://addisstandard.com/?p=48180

  orders immediate pause to foreign aid, leaked memo saysThe US State Department has issued a halt to nearly all existin...
25/01/2025

orders immediate pause to foreign aid, leaked memo says

The US State Department has issued a halt to nearly all existing foreign assistance and paused new aid, according to an internal memo sent to officials and US embassies abroad.

The leaked notice follows President Trump's executive order issued on Monday for a 90-day pause in foreign development assistance pending a review of efficiencies and consistency with his foreign policy.

The United States is the world's biggest international aid donor spending $68bn in 2023 according to government figures. The State Department notice appears to affect everything from development assistance to military aid.

It makes exceptions only for emergency food aid and for military funding for and . The leaked memo's contents have been confirmed by the BBC.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce9nx5k7lv0o

  condemns killing of South Sudanese in  , calls for investigationThe Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC),...
21/01/2025

condemns killing of South Sudanese in , calls for investigation

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, has condemned the killing of South Sudanese nationals in Sudan’s Al Jazirah State, calling it a “heinous crime” and urging authorities to “fully investigate the incident and bring perpetrators to justice.” Videos shared on social media last week showed South Sudanese individuals killed in Wad Madani, the capital of Al Jazirah State, after the Sudan Armed Forces ( ) took control of the city from the Rapid Support Forces ( ). The incident sparked protests in Juba and other parts of South Sudan.

In a statement issued on Sunday, Faki urged Sudanese authorities to ensure “accountability” and prevent further violence. He extended “sincere condolences” to the victims' families and the people of South Sudan. Faki reiterated the African Union’s call for “all relevant actors to urgently continue to work with the AU towards a peaceful resolution of the intolerable conflict in Sudan.”

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir condemned the killings, describing them as “inhuman barbaric killings of innocent South Sudanese civilians.” He called the acts “unacceptable” and said they were “comparable to terrorism in character.” Kiir urged South Sudanese citizens to “remain calm and refrain from retaliation” and directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to demand “an immediate and thorough investigation” from the Sudanese embassy in Juba, with the participation of international human rights organizations.

https://sudantribune.com/article296245/

 : Thousands protest in   against hijab ban in   schools, demand enforcement of court rulingThousands of Muslims gathere...
21/01/2025

: Thousands protest in against hijab ban in schools, demand enforcement of court ruling
Thousands of Muslims gathered at Romanat Square in Mekelle today, January 21, 2025, to protest the refusal of schools in Axum to comply with court rulings and directives from the Tigray Regional Education Bureau guaranteeing Muslim female students the right to wear hijabs in classrooms. Organized by the Tigray Islamic Affairs Supreme Council, the rally was held under the slogan: “She will learn while wearing her hijab.”
“Our daughters are still being denied access to education despite clear rulings from the court and directives from the education bureau,” said Sheikh Adam Abdulkadir, President of the Tigray Islamic Affairs Supreme Council, during the rally. He emphasized, “The demonstrators have voiced their opposition peacefully, and we are managing this rally in a calm and respectful manner.”
The protests come after months of unresolved grievances, including Muslim grade 12 students being excluded from registering for national exams in Axum due to their refusal to remove hijabs, . “There is no legal justification for forcing them to choose between their religious beliefs and their education,” said Mustefa Abdu, a lawyer at the rally, adding, “They have the right to attend school while wearing their hijabs.”
https://addisstandard.com/?p=48063

20/01/2025

Lieutenant General Alemshet Degife, Military Advisor to the Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Force ( ) and Chief of the Fire Command,) openly declared Eritrea and Egypt historical enemy.
He accused TPLF of making big mistake by giving away Ethiopia port access referring to Assab Eritrea.
https://tigrayherald.com/lieutenant-general-alemshet-degife-military-advisor-to-the-chief-of-staff-of-the-ethiopian-national-defense-force-endf-openly-declared-eritrea-and-egypt-historical-enemy/

  approves $248 million disbursement for   under $3.4 billion   arrangementThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has app...
18/01/2025

approves $248 million disbursement for under $3.4 billion arrangement

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $248 million disbursement to Ethiopia following the completion of the second review of its $3.4 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement. The IMF stated that “implementation of ECF-supported reforms is advancing well” but noted challenges, including a “lower-than-targeted contribution” to social safety nets and delays in auditing the National Bank of Ethiopia’s accounts, with the deadline extended to March 2025.

IMF Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke praised Ethiopia’s progress, saying, “The transition to a flexible exchange rate has advanced further,” stabilizing the parallel market premium to single digits. However, Clarke called for “continued tight monetary policy” and stressed the importance of “carefully sequencing credit growth cap removals with policy rate changes” to maintain stability.

https://addisstandard.com/?p=48032

  issues sanctions on   army chief BurhanThe United States has sanctioned Sudanese army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Bu...
17/01/2025

issues sanctions on army chief Burhan

The United States has sanctioned Sudanese army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, accusing him of escalating the civil war that has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions. The U.S. Treasury Department stated that Burhan’s leadership has been marked by tactics including indiscriminate bombings of civilian infrastructure, attacks on schools, markets, and hospitals, as well as extrajudicial executions.

The sanctions, announced Thursday, come a week after similar measures were imposed on Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commander of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces ( ).

"Under Burhan's leadership, the army has chosen war over negotiations," the Treasury Department said, adding that the measures freeze any U.S. assets linked to Burhan and restrict Americans from engaging with him or related entities. Washington also targeted arms suppliers, including a Sudanese-Ukrainian national and a Hong Kong-based company, for their role in providing weapons to the Sudanese army.

In remarks aired by Al Jazeera, Burhan appeared unfazed, stating, "We welcome any sanctions for serving this country." Meanwhile, Sudan's foreign ministry criticized the U.S. move, accusing it of "confusion and a weak sense of justice."

https://www.reuters.com/world/us-impose-sanctions-sudanese-leader-burhan-2025-01-16/

  faced ‘dire’ human rights situation in 2024,   reportsHuman Rights Watch (HRW) has described Ethiopia's 2024 human rig...
17/01/2025

faced ‘dire’ human rights situation in 2024, reports

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has described Ethiopia's 2024 human rights situation as “dire,” citing “widespread conflict, restrictions on civil society, and impunity for abuses.” The organization’s annual report documented “war crimes” in the region, including “extrajudicial executions, sexual violence, torture, and ill-treatment against civilians” by Ethiopian military forces, as well as “killings of civilians, attacks on civilian objects, and unlawful arrests” by militias. In , forces were accused of “rape, sexual violence against women and girls, and looting of civilian property.”

HRW criticized Ethiopia’s state of emergency for enabling mass arrests and restricting civil liberties, stating that “media remained under a government stranglehold,” forcing journalists into “self-censorship, harassment and arrest, or exile.” The report also called the government’s transitional justice policy “inadequate,” citing a lack of “transparency and independent oversight.”

https://addisstandard.com/?p=48007

15/01/2025

Warning Message!

is currently in a perilous position, trapped between ongoing genocide and systemic oppression. The Ethiopian federal government, dominated by the Oro-Mara elite, views a weakened Tigray as a means to secure perpetual power and as an exact revenge on all Tigrians.

The elite believe that, after six years of genocide, the Tigrayan people have surrendered and will not resist further aggressions and working accordingly.

Additionally, the COHA agreement, which once offered hope for peace, has been rendered null and void by the Ethiopian government, with no formal announcement made to the public. This is part of a strategy to keep Tigray’s leadership and people confused and disoriented.

Meanwhile, the people of Tigray are growing increasingly frustrated and are calling for an end to their suffering, demanding decisive action to ensure their survival.Though, someone may think, it has decreased,
the level of hostility towards Tigray and its people is at an all-time high across Ethiopia, putting the lives and property of Tigrians at even greater risk than before. This has only and timely covered by economic and security hardships.

Anti-Tigrayan sentiment is the unifying force for many in Ethiopia, and the situation is rapidly worsening.
In this critical moment, it is essential that the people of Tigray unite and take action, despite the immense challenges they face.

The first step is to force the TPLF factions to normalize their differences so as to come together and create leadership stability, avoid previous leadership structures, and elect entirely new leadership that represents the people’s true interests.

Second, the people of Tigray and the Tigray Defense Forces (TDF) also should play constructive role to swiftly fix the leadership crisis and to change the course of their future. Then, the last but not the least will be establishing a truely inclusive government that represent all political actors.

The time to act is now, before it is too late.
we are in a big danger!
Written by Amene

 :   Interim Administration acknowledge IDPs grievances as three-day protest continues in  The Tigray Interim Administra...
15/01/2025

: Interim Administration acknowledge IDPs grievances as three-day protest continues in

The Tigray Interim Administration ( ) has addressed grievances raised by Internally Displaced Persons ( ) during ongoing peaceful protests in Mekelle, which began on January 13 under the theme “Yak’el” (“Enough is Enough”). In a statement, the interim administration acknowledged that “The failure to implement key provisions of the Pretoria Peace Agreement has deepened political instability in the region,” and described the protests as a “constructive effort to bring attention to the urgent situation facing the people of Tigray.”

The protests, organized by Tsilal Western Tigray Civil Society, are still ongoing at Romanat Square in Mekelle. Demonstrators have chanted demands such as “Return us to our homes” and “Living in tents is enough.” Many IDPs continue to endure harsh conditions, with a recent report revealing nearly 300 deaths at the Hintsad center in Shire over the past three months due to hunger, inadequate medical care, and insufficient aid.

https://addisstandard.com/?p=47960

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