News in brief
An Ethiopian asylum seeker, who was mistakenly released from prison while serving a sentence for sexual assaults, has been deported back to Ethiopia, the UK Home Office confirmed. The release had previously sparked protests against immigration across the country. Hadush Kebatu, 38, had been sentenced......
Air France has suspended its flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport and Antananarivo until Monday, citing the deteriorating security situation in Madagascar, which has been rocked by anti-government protests for more than a week. The airline confirmed to AFP that operations have been halted......
Ethiopia has accused Eritrea and a faction of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) of supporting armed groups and preparing for war, according to a letter sent to the United Nations. The document, obtained by AFP, claims that Asmara and the TPLF are “actively preparing for a war against......
At least 22 people were killed and 55 others injured on Wednesday after a wooden scaffold collapsed inside a church in Ethiopia, according to the state broadcaster EBC. The tragic incident occurred in Arerti, a town about 60 kilometers east of Addis Ababa, during a religious ceremony. Local officials......
The United States has lifted visa restrictions for Ghana, a key West African partner in Washington’s immigration policy, the American embassy in Accra confirmed on Saturday. This announcement follows an agreement in which Ghana agreed to accept West African nationals deported from the United States,......
Egypt has formally protested to the United Nations Security Council over Ethiopia’s decision to operate the Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile, calling it a “unilateral measure” that violates international law. In a letter sent on Tuesday, the Egyptian government criticized Addis......
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) urged the Ethiopian authorities on Thursday to “immediately release” two journalists who were recently detained, denouncing what the organization described as a growing crackdown on press freedom in the East African nation. According to the Committee to Protect......
At least 76 people have died and dozens remain missing after a boat carrying mainly Ethiopian migrants sank off the southern coast of Yemen, local authorities reported on Monday. The vessel capsized in the Gulf of Aden, near the Abyan governorate, a known transit point for migrants hoping to reach the......
Saudi Arabia carried out the execution of eight individuals in a single day, according to state media reports, highlighting the kingdom's increasing use of capital punishment, especially for drug-related offenses. The official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that four Somali nationals and three......
Mohamed Benaïssa, former Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs and President of the Municipality of Asilah, passed away on Friday, February 28, after a prolonged battle with illness. His death marks the end of a distinguished career dedicated to culture, diplomacy, and the development of his hometown. Born......
Mass Dismissals and Blacklisting in Response to Human Smuggling Crisis Islamabad, Pakistan – The Pakistani government has launched a sweeping crackdown on officials linked to human smuggling networks after the tragic deaths of at least 43 Pakistani migrants off the coast of Morocco in January.......
In a tragic turn of events, the death toll from two catastrophic mudslides in southern Ethiopia has risen dramatically to 157, with officials warning that this number may continue to increase. The disaster struck the Gofa zone in the Southern Ethiopia regional state, leaving a trail of destruction and......
