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"There is no peace to be found from #Prosperity... We cannot secure our sovereignty through peace," #TPLF Chairperson #Debretsion_Gebremichael said during a public forum in #Mekelle on Sunday, where he accused the federal government of failing to implement the #Pretoria Agreement and urged #Tigrayans to "restore our national honor" and prepare to safeguard the region's sovereignty. The remarks came as TPLF executive and central committee members held similar public forums across towns in #Tigray over the weekend.
Addis Standard27,711 views • 4 days ago
#Coming_UP: The Standard Signal | Ep.18: Too Early, Too Consequential: Washington’s Eritrea Reset Explained Washington may soon lift sanctions on Eritrea - a move critics call a dangerous geopolitical gamble. In this episode of The Standard Signal, Cameron Hudson, Former U.S. intelligence and State Department Official, explains why he described the decision a “head scratcher,” and what it could mean for Ethiopia, Eritrea, Red Sea security, and accountability. Watch the full conversation on Addis Standard. Premiers at: 7:30 PM EAT tonight. Subscribe to watch: #TheStandardSignal #Eritrea #Ethiopia #HornOfAfrica #RedSea #Tigray #USForeignPolicy #Geopolitics #BabAlMandeb #Sudan #Somalia #EastAfrica #CameronHudson #TsedaleLemma
Addis Standard36,570 views • 2 months ago
WATCH: #Addis_Standard journalist questions AU Election Observation Mission head Uhuru Kenyatta on #Tigray’s exclusion from Ethiopia’s 1 June general elections, concerns over media freedom, and the competitiveness of the polls. Kenyatta said election board has indicated it is prepared to conduct elections in Tigray and other constituencies excluded from voting once security conditions permit. He did not, however, directly address questions regarding the shrinking media freedom and regulatory actions taken against media outlets. (Video: Addis Standard)
Addis Standard21,071 views • 1 month ago
#Ethiopia has “already securitized lack of access to sea”: PM Abiy Ahmed’s Security Advisor Speaking to state media, Kenea Yadeta, Security Advisor to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, said Ethiopia’s pursuit of access to the sea is “fundamentally an issue of sovereignty” and has already been “securitized.” He said the issue is increasingly gaining acceptance domestically and internationally, adding that as an “anchor state” in the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia could play a “major role” in advancing regional economic integration, security, and stability. Kenea further said that Ethiopia’s has “historical and legal justification” for its claim. Watch.
Addis Standard15,939 views • 1 month ago
#Ethiopia: “If there is any Ethiopian who believes that Ethiopia will forever remain a geographic prisoner, that person is a dead one,” PM Abiy Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has reiterated his government’s position that Ethiopia “must be relieved from the shuttered doors and the isolation” that he believes has contributed to its poverty. He made the remarks at the inauguration of his latest book, Medemer, on Tuesday night. “It is not wise to assume that a country as large as Ethiopia should be handed to our children while encapsulated,” Abiy said while ruling out the prospects of “conflict and war.” However, he said that Ethiopians should not believe in the notion that Ethiopia will remain "a geographic prisoner." Watch.
Addis Standard83,004 views • 10 months ago
#Ethiopia, #Happening_now: The official inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (#GERD) is underway. The unveiling of the commemorative plaques was led by President William Ruto of Kenya and President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti, later joined by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Also in attendance are President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley of Barbados, along with other invited dignitaries. Video: State House Kenya
Addis Standard76,303 views • 10 months ago
Video: #Ethiopia’s President Sahle-Work Zewde admits Ethiopians are unable to create a “national narrative” that “unites us”, unable to build a state that enjoys “legitimacy” by majority of Ethiopians, and unable to “reconcile our differences.” The president said this in her annual opening speech outlining the government’s priorities at the joint session by the House of People’s Representatives (HoPR) and House of Federation (HoF) this afternoon. President Sahle-Work also highlighted that these failures have led Ethiopia to “become two-faced”: one that signifies the failures and the other that defines a country that has rich national gifts, culture, and the history of independence She also admitted that Ethiopians have failed to reconcile their differences with each other and instead resorted to have “civil wars” and violence that are costing the country incalculable prices. The President cautioned that the country should mend this broken track-record and correct these contradictions. In order to do this, Ethiopians should “pause and evaluate” the road that the country came so far to consider what’s been beneficial and what’s been costly for the country to ensure the foundations to hand over a better country for future generations are laid. The new chapter the country is going through now is not of “few individuals”, but of a collective chapter for “all Ethiopians”, she said. Ethiopians should move head with the issues they agree on and engage in dialogue on the issues of disagreement. “History should not become the source of our differences,” the president said, adding that more time must be invested in mapping out the future of the country. AS
Addis Standard179,522 views • 2 years ago
#US supports Ethiopia’s push for maritime access; says is “very important” and should be pursued “through commercial means” and “peaceful, diplomatic contexts” The United States supports Ethiopia’s efforts to expand maritime access “through commercial means” and “through peaceful and diplomatic contetexts,” said Ervin Massinga, U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, who emphasized that the issue is critical given the country’s economic trajectory. “With the economy growing as quickly as it is,” and with forecasts showing continued expansion, Amb. Massinga told state media that, “expanding maritime access is important.” He added that supporting such efforts “is something that the United States government, my embassy, intend to support going forward.” The ambassador noted that Washington “understands this issue.” Speaking about Washington’s engagement with Ethiopia, the ambassador said the U.S. approach involves “working with the country of Ethiopia’s size,” but added that “more important than its size” is “its influence and its capacity to help the region restabilize.” “That is a core bedrock approach of the United States,” he said, and affirmed that it “will be a central point of what the United States is going to be doing” in the Horn of Africa. Watch!
Addis Standard86,363 views • 1 year ago
#Ethiopian Army Chief admits to ‘terrible actions’ by #Eritrean forces in #Tigray, says ‘Axum massacre was not as portrayed by the media’ Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, Chief of the General Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Force (#ENDF), acknowledged the involvement of Eritrean forces during the war in Tigray and addressed the events in #Axum, #Adigrat, and #Adwa, describing them as "terrible actions" with no system of oversight at the time to "check and balance the other." Speaking about the Axum massacre, Berhanu said that "there was damage, but what was said wasn't the kind that was portrayed for media consumption." He explained that "the Eritrean soldiers were attacked within the city, and when they retaliated, there were civilian casualties due to the dense population in the area." Amnesty International reported that between November 19 and 29, 2020, Eritrean troops operating in Axum, Tigray, were responsible for numerous human rights violations, including the killing of hundreds of civilians, and concluded that these actions may constitute crimes against humanity. Watch!
Addis Standard121,801 views • 1 year ago
#Ethiopia: "Eating three times a day cannot be our ultimate goal" - PM Abiy Ahmed In a televised address to the incumbent Prosperity Party leadership, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that Ethiopia’s ultimate focus should no longer be on achieving three meals a day. "Eating three times a day cannot be our ultimate goal," he said, emphasizing that his leadership and party are committed to the "three Hs": happiness, harmony, and human excellence. Abiy explained that fostering happiness, regardless of how often people eat, building harmony among Ethiopia’s diverse communities, and striving for human excellence are more meaningful and sustainable goals for the country’s future. Watch!
Addis Standard108,303 views • 1 year ago
#Coming_UP: The Standard Signal Ep.21| Why Ethiopia's Opposition Coalition Refuses to Take Seats After the Election "We were not there for the results." In Ep. 21 of #TheStandardSignal podcast, Mistresillasie Tamrat explains why the Coalition for Ethiopian Unity says it will refuse parliamentary and regional council seats even if its candidates win. Watch the full conversation on Addis Standard. Premiers at: 5:00 PM EAT today. Subscribe to watch: #TheStandardSignal #EthiopiaElection #Election #Democracy #HornOfAfrica #EPRP #CoalitionforEthiopianUnity #EthiopianPolitics #MistresillasieTamrat #TsedaleLemma
Addis Standard13,861 views • 1 month ago
#Tigray: "The constitution is clear", Getachew Reda, President of Tigray Regional State Interim Administration. Getachew explained Ethiopia's constitutional procedure on holding a referendum in an interview with the local Tigray TV in repose to the federal government's statement yesterday asserting that an agreement was reached for the "final determination on the fate of these areas through a referendum to be held in the localities." The "referendum" the federal government said is in reference to the occupied Western Tigray zone, which remains under the control of #Amhara forces. Watch ⬇️
Addis Standard144,289 views • 2 years ago
“From crisis through crisis to crisis” As #Ethiopia’s government prepares to conduct the 7th general election on Monday, 01 June, Merera Gudina, chairman of the Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC), outlines four scenarios he believes could define Ethiopia’s political trajectory going forward; a free and fair election is not one of them. Prof. Merera argues that Ethiopia’s transition has been “from crisis through crisis to crisis.” To break this cycle, he called on both the ruling party and opposition forces to “come to our senses” and work toward an all-inclusive national dialogue, genuine transitional justice, and a broad national consensus. Watch his full interview here: #Ethiopia #MereraGudina #OFC #HornOfAfrica #Politics #Peace #Democracy
Addis Standard15,019 views • 1 month ago
#Tigray: Getachew, Tsadkan give stark warnings over region’s future Senior Tigrayan figures Getachew Reda and Lt. Gen. Tsadkan Gebretensae delivered blunt remarks in the political impasse in Tigray region. Getachew suggested those he accused of pushing for fighting to be targeted and struck “selectively”. Tsadkan, meanwhile, described societies in crisis as either erupting in “revolt” or collapsing inward and “imploding.” Their remarks were made during the formation of a new council described as a temporary body aimed at solving the current political crisis in the Tigray Region. The Council was officially established on 17 May in Addis Abeba, with organizers saying it will serve until an inclusive administration is established in the region. Watch
Addis Standard16,519 views • 2 months ago
For third time, #Trump repeats claim that U.S. funded construction of #GERD Speaking at a White House dinner on Friday, where President Donald Trump hosted Republican senators, he repeated the claim - for the third time in a month - that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (#GERD) was funded by the United States. “Ethiopia built a dam with United States money, largely,” he said. In reality, the #GERD is entirely funded by the people of #Ethiopia through public contributions and domestic resources. It poses no threat to #Egypt’s water security. Once again, Addis Standard calls on the #Ethiopian government to step up its diplomatic engagement with the United States and take a firm stand to counter and correct these misleading narratives.
Addis Standard61,189 views • 1 year ago
#Ethiopia: New fertilizer factory to tap into #Calub and #Hilala natural gas reserves in #Ogaden basin The $2.5 billion investment agreement signed between Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) and Dangote Group to build a urea fertilizer production complex in Gode, Somali Regional State will utilize natural gas from the Ogaden basin, specifically the Calub and Hilala reserves. EIH CEO Brook Taye (PhD) said the natural gas, a key input for urea fertilizer, will be supplied through a 108–109 kilometer pipeline connecting the reserves to Gode, where the factory will be established. Beyond fertilizer production, he noted, the project is designed to serve as a gateway to a wider petrochemical industry, with the gas also providing feedstock for future plants.
Addis Standard55,196 views • 11 months ago
#Ethiopia: The concluding questions and answers exchanged between Congressman Brad Sherman and Amb. Mike Hammer during today's open hearing on 'Ethiopia: Promise or Perils, The State of U.S. Policy,' raised the spectrum of challenges to the Ethiopian government's recent announcement to hold a "referendum" to settle the status of #Western_Tigray, which is still occupied by #Amhara forces. Congressman Sherman asserted that while the Pretoria agreement stated resolving the issue of Western Tigray in accordance with the constitution, the government plans to hold a referendum, and that "nothing is more phony than a referendum after an ethnic cleansing." In response, Amb. Hammer admitted that "we are all impatient", and "recognize the urgent need" for the internally displaced Tigrayans to be able to return to their homes, who are living under "horrific circumstances." Watch the full conversation👇🏿
Addis Standard122,765 views • 2 years ago
#Ethiopian senior defense official cites ‘history’, ‘national survival’, and ‘security’ to justify need for #Red_Sea presence Major General Teshome Gemechu, Director-General of International Relations and Military Cooperation at the Ministry of Defense, has reiterated Ethiopia’s resolve to secure access to the Red Sea, particularly Assab, describing it as a historical right and a matter of national survival. He outlined four justifications: Ethiopia’s historic ties to Assab, international law provisions for landlocked states, existential survival needs, and growing security threats. “The Red Sea was once part of us. Assab was part of our territory,” he said, questioning the legitimacy of the transitional government in the early 1990s that allowed Eritrea’s secession. Citing “security concerns”, Maj. Gen. Teshome warned that Ethiopia’s cities, including Addis Abeba, could face “missile threats” from the sea, making military presence essential to safeguard national interests. He nonetheless said that Ethiopia’s priority remains a diplomatic solution. Watch
Addis Standard49,802 views • 10 months ago
#US Senator Ted Cruz calls #Somaliland a “maritime security partner” in Africa hearing Speaking at a hearing of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Africa Subcommittee on 21 April, Senator Cruz described Somaliland as the kind of partner the United States should be encouraging, citing its stability and cooperation on regional security. He also stated his “high level of optimism that President Trump will recognize Somaliland.”
Addis Standard18,732 views • 3 months ago