Taha Sakr

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Fano Forces Seize Ground in Amhara as Clashes Escalate, Defying Government’s “Operation Tide”

Amhara’s Fano militia has launched a series of coordinated offensives across northern Ethiopia, claiming fresh military victories over federal forces…

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Mali’s Ex-PM Moussa Mara Released After Tweet Probe, No Charges Filed

Former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara was released without charges on Wednesday evening after spending two consecutive days being questioned…

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G20 Finance Chiefs Affirm Central Bank Independence in Rare Consensus

In a rare display of unity, G20 finance ministers have agreed on a joint communiqué for the first time since…

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AU Appoints Burundi President as Special Envoy to the Sahel Region Amid Regional Tensions

The African Union has appointed Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye as its Special Envoy to the Sahel and Sahara region, tasked…

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Doha Declaration Offers Breakthrough in Ending Fighting Between DR Congo and M23 Rebels

In a significant step toward ending years of violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Congolese government…

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Angolan Police Accused of Violently Dispersing Peaceful Protesters

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Friday accused the Angolan police of using excessive force and carrying out arbitrary arrests during…

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U.S. Transitions Food Aid Operations in Northern Ethiopia to JEOP, Reaches Over 3 Million People

The United States has officially handed over its food assistance operations in northern Ethiopia to the Joint Emergency Operations Program…

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Ethiopian Airlines Confirms All Passengers Safe After Minor Incident in Mekelle

Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed that all passengers aboard Flight ET-298 are safe following a minor runway incident upon landing at…

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Enat Party Slams Government Over Soaring Living Costs, Urges Urgent Action for Workers

Ethiopia’s opposition Enat Party has issued a scathing critique of the federal government’s handling of the economy, warning that the…

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Curfew Eased in Bahir Dar Amid Ongoing Conflict in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region

Authorities in Ethiopia’s restive Amhara region have partially lifted a months-long curfew in the regional capital Bahir Dar, signaling a…

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Ethiopia, Canada Explore Deeper Economic and Regional Cooperation

Ethiopia and Canada have reaffirmed their longstanding diplomatic ties and expressed readiness to deepen cooperation in key sectors, following a…

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Burkina Faso Frees Civilians Forcibly Sent to Frontlines After Criticizing Military Junta

Authorities in Burkina Faso have released four civilians who were forcibly conscripted and deployed to combat zones as punishment for…

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