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Ethiopia has been struggling to clear its mountainous debt and in 2023 the country defaulted on its $1 billion Eurobond.

Amid soaring prices, some Tigray locals have stormed banks to withdraw money to buy and hoard food and other essential goods.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) shared that preliminary findings indicate the victims had been brought to the house three days earlier and were waiting to be transported to South Africa.

In a statement, NPS said "Operation Ondoa Jangili" will flush out those of the OLA criminal elements hiding within the two counties in Sololo, Moyale, North Horr, Merti sub-counties and its environs.

The announcement was made by the Office of the Prime Minister on Sunday, confirming that Abiy secured the position “with a significant number of votes.”

The conflict has forced tens of thousands of people from their homes, and more than 2 million people in Amhara rely on food aid to survive.

The Ethiopian government has focused on improving coffee quality and sustainability, investing in training for farmers and encouraging eco-friendly farming practices.

The Axum City District Court had previously suspended the directive prohibiting Muslim students from wearing hijabs and summoned five schools to respond to the allegations.

According to Tigray's interim regional administration, nearly one million displaced people have not been able to return to their homes.

The rise was attributed to the exchange rate adjustment and new loans amounting to $1.6 billion, secured from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.

The IMF's role in Ethiopia's debt overhaul has come under criticism from some quarters, including from World Bank staff, who questioned the conclusions reached by the Fund's debt sustainability assessment in an internal document last year.

AUSSOM replaces the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), marking a critical phase in transferring national security responsibilities to Somali forces.

Local officials have also reported widespread damage to homes, schools, health centres, and roads.

Bulcha Demeksa will be remembered as a visionary, a statesman, and a tireless advocate for justice, leaving behind a legacy that will inspire generations to come.

The project is expected to provide irrigation for up to 10,000 hectares of agricultural land, enhancing local food production and supporting the livelihoods of farmers in the region.

The authors suggest that based on the DSA, Ethiopia is facing a short-term liquidity crunch, and not a long-term solvency issue, a point of contention between the government and holders of its $1 billion international bond that is in default.

The inclusion of both Egypt and Ethiopia in the peacekeeping mission presents a diplomatic tightrope for Somalia.

The evolving dynamics among Somalia, Egypt, and Ethiopia signal broader geopolitical changes in the region, with the African Union playing a central role in supporting peace and security initiatives.

The visit follows a landmark agreement brokered by Turkey to diffuse tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia, marking a renewed commitment to cooperation and mutual respect.

Last month, Ethiopia and IMF agreed on the second review of a $3.4 billion financing programme.

The workshop aimed to create platforms for cooperation and coordination among religious leaders, teachers, and media practitioners, who play key roles in preventing and countering violent extremism (PCVE).

This renewed diplomatic push comes as Egypt seeks international mediation to secure a favourable agreement on the dam's operation.

Speaking at an event in Turkey’s eastern province of Erzurum, Erdogan highlighted the lengthy negotiations that led to the breakthrough.

Somalia expressed a willingness to facilitate Ethiopia's maritime needs, provided Somali sovereignty remains intact.

Erdogan described the agreement as a "historic" milestone, expressing hope that it would mark "the first step toward a new beginning based on peace and cooperation between Somalia and Ethiopia." 

In two posts on X, the Turkish Presidency said Erdogan held bilateral meetings with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Ankara.

Last year 185 content moderators sued Meta and two contractors, saying they had lost their jobs with Sama, a Kenya-based firm contracted to moderate Facebook content, for trying to organise a union.

The militant group Harakat al-Shabaab, as it refers to itself, arose out of Ethiopia’s Somali regional state 18 years ago.

Sagni during a press briefing on December 6, revealed that the agreement would take effect within two days.

The administration’s statement contends that Debretsion’s faction has transitioned from merely “obstructing government work” to engaging in outright “coup activities.”