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On today's Daybreak Africa, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud meet in Addis to hash out their differences, the DPP party in Malawi accuses the ruling party of an alleged shooting to intimidate women, and Mozambique's opposition leaders calls for a national strike. All this and more on Daybreak Africa.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met in Addis Ababa over the weekend. Reuters says the two talked about improving relations and addressing mutual priorities. Turkey recently mediated talks to resolve disputes between the two neighbors, including Ethiopia's desire for access to the Red Sea. Somali political analyst Faysal Abdi Roble tells VOA's James Butty that Somalia may agree to give Ethiopia limited access to the sea.

* Israel approves plan to withdraw troops from Gaza: report Israel is moving forward with plans to withdraw its troops from Gaza, following progress in prisoner exchange talks with Hamas, according to media reports. Haaretz newspaper reported that the military has approved several withdrawal strategies aimed at swiftly pulling soldiers out of the area. One of the options being considered includes using the Netzarim Corridor, which splits Gaza into two, as a potential exit route. * Houthis claim another attack on US aircraft carrier in Red Sea The Houthis in Yemen say they've launched another attack on the USS Harry Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea. Their military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, stated that missiles and drones were used to target the ship in the northern Red Sea. He explained that the attack aimed to push the carrier out of its operational area. * Sudan paramilitary leader says 'lost' key Al-Jazirah state capital The leader of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, or the RSF, has admitted that his troops have lost control of Wad Madani, the capital of Al-Jazirah state, after an army offensive. In a message to the paramilitaries and the public, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo vowed to retake the city, a key hub in central Sudan. The RSF had held it since December 2023. Meanwhile, the army, which has been fighting the RSF since April, announced on Saturday that it had entered Wad Madani and was clearing out "remnants of the rebels". * Ethiopia, Somalia restore full diplomatic relations Ethiopia and Somalia have decided to fully restore their diplomatic ties, a move the two nations announced in a joint statement. The announcement came after a meeting between Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, where they discussed ways to strengthen their relationship and address shared priorities. Back in April 2024, Somalia expelled Ethiopia's ambassador and shut down its consulates in Hargeisa, following tensions over the Somaliland port deal. The dispute was eventually resolved with the Ankara Declaration, brokered by Türkiye. * Toxic smoke from LA wildfires poses health risk People in Los Angeles are being urged to stay indoors as dangerous wildfire smoke spreads across the area. Massive fires burning in and around the city have filled the air with toxic fumes, creating health risks for residents. Anish Mahajan from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health explained in a press conference that wildfire smoke contains a mix of fine particles, gases and water vapours. It's those small particles that can get into your nose and throat, causing sore throats and headaches, Mahajan said, advising caution for everyone—even those who are otherwise healthy.

*) Israel strikes groups securing aid, kills 8 Palestinians Israeli air strikes in Gaza have killed at least eight Palestinians and wounded dozens, targeting groups securing aid trucks. In Rafah City, over 30 were wounded, with several critically hurt. Medics fear the death toll could rise. Another strike hit aid security workers in Khan Younis, wounding several, according to Palestinian medics. *) Erdogan announces 'historic reconciliation' between Somalia and Ethiopia Turkish President Erdogan has praised Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for achieving "historic reconciliation" during Ankara-mediated talks on the Somaliland dispute. At a joint press conference, Erdogan announced a declaration between the two leaders to resolve the row. He called it a step toward peace and cooperation between Somalia and Ethiopia. Erdogan emphasised Türkiye's goal of fostering stability in this vital region of Africa. *) Syria's interim PM calls on refugees to return, rebuild country Syria's new interim Prime Minister Mohammed al Bashir has pledged to bring back millions of refugees, protect citizens, and restore basic services. In an interview, he urged Syrians abroad to return, calling them essential for rebuilding the country. "Syria is now a free country that has regained its pride," he said. Al Bashir emphasised that restoring security and stability in Syrian cities remains the top priority. *) Afghan minister killed in Kabul suicide blast Afghan Minister for Refugees Khalil ur-Rahman Haqqani was killed in a suicide bombing at the ministry's offices in Kabul, his nephew Anas Haqqani confirmed. Anas called him a "brave Mujahid" and vowed his sacrifice would not be forgotten. A government source reported that the explosion killed the minister and some colleagues, identifying it as a suicide blast. In a statement released on Wednesday, Daesh claimed responsibility for the bombing saying that Haqqani was the primary target of the attack. *) Historic mosques targeted: Hindu far-right seeks to rewrite India's history In India, mosques are increasingly under attack by Hindu far-right and have become battlegrounds for competing historical narratives. Hindu far-right groups allege many were built over destroyed temples during Muslim rule. The most recent target in this campaign involves the 16th-century Sambhal Mosque, also known as the Shahi Jama Masjid, in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. A petition filed on November 19, 2024, claims the mosque stands on the ruins of the ancient Harihar temple. The mosque, designated a "protected monument" in 1920 under British rule, now faces legal challenges threatening its historical status.

On Daybreak Africa: Kenya's Gen-Z movement accuses opposition leader Raila Odinga of trying to hijack their campaign; Plus, Burundi and Rwanda agree to normalize relations. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed pays a one-day visit to Sudan. South Sudan marks 13th independence anniversary as women recall their contribution. Cameroon's opposition calls a purported poll postponement a ploy to extend the tenure of the country's long serving president. Nigeria's Customs Service signs a MOU with China to curb the illicit flow of arms and drugs. For this and more tune to Daybreak Africa

Listen to the Tues. Jan. 2, 2024 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The episode features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the case filed against the State of Israel by the Republic of South Africa charging genocide; Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says he is looking forward to being an official member of BRICS; Angola is unveiling its budget for 2024; and in Chad a former opposition leader has been appointed prime minister. In the second and third hours we continue our focus on Palestine with examinations of the recent targeted assassination of a Hamas leader in Lebanon and the South African legal claim against Tel Aviv at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). We then review the impact of the siege on Gaza in mobilizing youth internationally.  

On Daybreak Africa: West African leaders will meet on Thursday as Niger's junta rallies support from its military-backed neighbors and its population. Plus, lawmakers from Nigeria's regions bordering Niger express concern about the impact of any military action. Resident doctors in Nigeria will protest Wednesday for better working conditions. Senegal's leading opposition politician remains hospitalized. South Sudan President Salva Kiir has met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to discuss peace in Sudan. For this and more tune to Daybreak Africa!

Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi has met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa.

Listen to the Sun. June 25, 2023 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The episode features our PANW report with dispatches on the security situation in the Republic of Sudan and bordering states which are impacted by the internal military conflict; Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has attended an economic conference in France; an International African American Museum has been opened in Charleston, South Carolina, and the Russian special military operation in Ukraine continues with clashes in several areas on the frontline. In the second hour we conclude our Black Music Month commemoration with a focus on the Motown Revue tour of the UK in 1964. Finally, we listen to the closing plenary from the African National Congress Western Cape Provincial Conference held over the weekend in the Republic of South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the keynote address.

Listen to the Sun. Feb. 5, 2023 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. This episode features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the response of the People's Republic of China to the downing of a weather balloon which flew off course in the United States; the Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has held a meeting to facilitate the further implementation of the Pretoria Peace Deal; soldiers serving in the Somalian peacekeeping forces have not been paid from funds allocated by the European Union (EU); and there has been a meeting of the East Africa Community on the current security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In the second and third hours we continue our commemoration of African American History Month. We listen to an interview with scholar Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois (1868-1963) on the origins of Pan-Africanism. We then review an interview with Dr. Herbert Aptheker, the literary executor of Dr. DuBois. Finally, we listen to a rare archival lecture by Shirley Graham Du Bois delivered at UCLA in 1970.

Listen to the Sun. Jan. 29, 2023 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the developing situation in Memphis where five police officers have been charged in the murder of an African American motorists; Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has told the Sudanese military leadership that the country should resolve its internal problems independent of western influence; Freetown, Sierra Leone Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyeer has faced obstacles in reform efforts related to assistance to the impoverished while improving the environment; and there have been clashes reported in the eastern DR Congo despite a recent peace agreement involving regional states. In the second hour we listen to a recently-held joint media briefing between South African Foreign Minister Dr. Naledi Pandor and her Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on the current domestic and international situation involving the special military operation in Ukraine, the global food crisis and the joint naval exercises between the People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation and the Republic of South Africa, among other issues. Later we listen to a briefing from the African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the public health status of various states.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the military leader of neighbouring Sudan Lt Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan have agreed to peacefully settle the long-running border dispute that has led to armed clashes. The talks between the two leaders follow the recent flare-up in the volatile fertile border region of al-Fashaga claimed by both countries. The two leaders held talks on the sidelines of a meeting of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, a seven-country regional body, in Kenya's capital, Nairobi.

Listen to the Sun. May 8, 2022 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The episode features our PANW report with dispatches on the continuing war in Ukraine and the developments within the states aligned with the Russian Federation; Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has paid a visit to the military deployed in the northwest of the Horn of Africa state; the Sudanese Congress Party has rejected participation in a dialogue with the military coupmakers in Khartoum; and Zimbabwe has been placed on high alert in light of the rapid escalation in COVID-19 cases in neighboring Republic of South Africa. In the second hour we continue our coverage of the African National Congress Eastern Cape Provincial Conference being held in East London. Finally, we look in detail at the economic implications of the war in Ukraine as it relates to energy resources in Germany and other regional nations.

Today we're bringing you a bonus episode on Ethiopia from Crisis Group's global podcast Hold Your Fire!. After almost seventeen months of devastating civil war in Ethiopia, the federal government on 24 March announced what it called a humanitarian truce. The offer would ostensibly allow aid into Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, which has, in effect, been under a blockade for months and where millions face what the UN describes as a serious lack of food. The government's unilateral truce declaration comes after its offensive in late 2021 pushed back Tigrayan forces, who had advanced to within striking distance of the capital Addis Ababa – the latest about-face in a war that has seen the balance of force between federal troops and Tigrayan rebels swing back and forth. It also comes alongside other signals that Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed may have tempered his initial goal of crushing Tigray's leadership. This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard Atwood, Naz Modirzadeh and William Davison, Crisis Group's senior analyst for Ethiopia, discuss the causes and significance of the government's proposal. They map out the military dynamics on the ground and the evolving calculations of Tigrayan leaders, Prime Minister Abiy, other Ethiopian protagonists in the conflict and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, whose forces were also fighting alongside the federal troops against the Tigrayans. They talk about the role of foreign powers in supporting President Abiy Ahmed and in pushing for peace and break down how regional relations are shaping the conflict. They ask how optimistic we should be that the truce eases Tigray's humanitarian disaster or even serves as a foundation for peace talks and how such talks might surmount the thorniest obstacles – notably resolving a territorial dispute in Western Tigray – to a political settlement. For more information, explore Crisis Group's analysis on our Ethiopia page. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen to the Sat. April 2, 2022 edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the recent attack on a fuel depot in Russia by Ukraine forces and the continuing plight of African students fleeing the country to neighboring Eastern European states; the military continues to suppress pro-democracy demonstrations in the Republic of Sudan; Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called for an inclusive national dialogue throughout the Horn of Africa state; and the African continent is also facing hyperinflation amid the post-pandemic crisis and the war in Eastern Europe. In the second and third hours we look back on the 54th anniversary of the martyrdom of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee. We will review the last two major addresses delivered by Dr. King in Washington, D.C. and Memphis. 

After almost seventeen months of devastating civil war in Ethiopia, the federal government on 24 March announced what it called a humanitarian truce. The offer would ostensibly allow aid into Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, which has, in effect, been under a blockade for months and where millions face what the UN describes as a serious lack of food. The government's unilateral truce declaration comes after its offensive in late 2021 pushed back Tigrayan forces, who had advanced to within striking distance of the capital Addis Ababa – the latest about-face in a war that has seen the balance of force between federal troops and Tigrayan rebels swing back and forth. It also comes alongside other signals that Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed may have tempered his initial goal of crushing Tigray's leadership. This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard Atwood, Naz Modirzadeh and William Davison, Crisis Group's senior analyst for Ethiopia, discuss the causes and significance of the government's proposal. They map out the military dynamics on the ground and the evolving calculations of Tigrayan leaders, Prime Minister Abiy, other Ethiopian protagonists in the conflict and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, whose forces were also fighting alongside the federal troops against the Tigrayans. They talk about the role of foreign powers in supporting President Abiy Ahmed and in pushing for peace and break down how regional relations are shaping the conflict. They ask how optimistic we should be that the truce eases Tigray's humanitarian disaster or even serves as a foundation for peace talks and how such talks might surmount the thorniest obstacles – notably resolving a territorial dispute in Western Tigray – to a political settlement. For more information, explore Crisis Group's analysis on our Ethiopia page. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen to the Sun. Feb. 6, 2022 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the 35th Ordinary Summit of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where a debate on the controversial observer status granted to the state of Israel last year by the AU Commission Chair was suspended; Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has once again put forward the demand for a permanent seat for the African continent on the United Nations Security Council; the regional Inter-governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in East Africa says it will appoint an envoy to the Republic of Sudan; and a statue erected in France honoring a 19th century Algerian anti-colonial freedom fighter has already been damaged. In the second hour we continue our commemoration of African American History Month with a reexamination of the life, times and contributions of journalist, educator and organizer Ida B. Wells-Barnett. We then look in-depth at the proceeding of the ongoing AU Summit in Ethiopia. 

Listen to the Sat. Jan. 22, 2022 edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the continuing call by the African Union for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council; Egypt has denied that President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi has visited the capital of Khartoum in neighboring Sudan; a Sudanese high-ranking official paid a state visit to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa in an attempt to resolve a border dispute; and Senegal is poised for national elections this weekend. In the second hour we hear an African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention briefing lead by Director-General Dr. John Nkengasong. We also provide an update on the plans to manufacture vaccines in the Republic of South Africa. Finally, we review some of the most pressing and burning issues of the day in Africa and the world.

Listen to the Sat. Dec. 25, 2021 edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the statement by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on the military decision to not enter the Tigray province of the Horn of Africa state; mass organizations continue to demonstrate for democracy in the Republic of Sudan; there was a bomb explosion at a restaurant in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC); and the travel ban imposed by the United States against eight Southern African nations will be lifted by the end of the year. In the second hour we look further into the situation in Ethiopia with briefings and analysis from government officials and journalists. Finally, we listen to a briefing from the African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director-General, Dr. John Nkengasong, on the public health situation on the continent.

Listen to the Sat. Dec. 18, 2021 edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the recent visit of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to Turkey amid efforts to contain a rebel insurgency attacking the Horn of Africa state; Sudanese Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC) were tear gassed at their first public meeting held since the recent military coup; Zimbabwe has issued directives on new identity documents including passports; and two French nationals have been arrested in connection with an attempted coup in Madagascar. In the second hour we look at the life, times and contributions of recently transitioned political prisoner and revolutionary activist Russell Maroon Shoatz through excerpts of a book he published several years ago. Finally, we examine some of the most pressing and burning issues taking place in Africa and the world.

*) US jury finds three white men guilty of murdering Ahmaud Arbery A US jury has found all three white men charged in the death of black man, Ahmaud Arbery, guilty of murder. Travis McMichael, who shot Ahmaud Arbery, his father Gregory, and their neighbour William "Roddie" Bryan now face minimum sentences of life in prison. The convicts had chased Arbery in their pickup trucks and shot him dead in the southern US state of Georgia in February last year. *) Dozens of migrants and refugees loose their lives in English Channel boat disaster British and French officials have traded blame after 27 migrants and refugees died when their dinghy deflated as they made a perilous crossing of the English Channel. Wednesday's accident was the worst disaster on record involving migrants and refugees in the narrow seaway separating the two countries. Human traffickers typically overload the dinghies, leaving them barely afloat and at the mercy of waves as they try to reach British shores. *) UN seeks truce as Ethiopia's Abiy reaches frontline to fight Tigray rebels The United Nations chief has called for an "unconditional and immediate" ceasefire in Ethiopia, where government forces are battling rebels from the northern Tigray region. Antonio Guterres' appeal came after Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived at the frontline where government soldiers are fighting rebels. International alarm has mounted over the escalating year-long conflict in Ethiopia, where Tigrayan rebels are feared to march on the capital Addis Ababa. *) Germany's centre-left-led alliance reach deal on new government A centre-left-led alliance of parties has announced a deal to form Germany's new government. The coalition will replace Angela Merkel's cabinet and put the Social Democrats (SPD) in charge for the first time in 16 years. The alliance concluded a roadmap on Wednesday on plans for Germany's next four years that will install Finance Minister Olaf Scholz as chancellor. And finally… *) World honours Maradona on first death anniversary of 'Golden Kid' The world marks the one-year anniversary of the death of Diego Maradona, regarded by some as the best player of all time. Argentine club matches will mark a minute of silence and players will arrange themselves in a "10" formation on the pitch to honour Maradona's famous jersey number. Two statues are set to be unveiled for the striker in the Italian city of Naples, where he spent part of his career.

Since the Taliban took power in mid-August, the financial aid on which the country depends was frozen. Donor countries don't want to legitimise Taliban rule, but Afghan citizens are experiencing real agony on the ground. Aid agencies are demanding emergency intervention. Also in the programme: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed vows to lead from the battle front; and dozens are killed in a bus crash in Bulgarian motorway. (A man carries a child to receive medical treatment at a hospital in Kandahar, Afghanistan, 23 November 2021. Credit: EPA).

One year ago this month, a conflict broke out in Ethiopia when the TPLF -- the country's former ruling party -- attacked government forces in what it claimed was a preemptive strike. Thousands have been killed and millions have been displaced. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has accused the US of backing the TPLF to overthrow his government. Hermela Aregawi, an Ethiopian-American journalist of Tigrayan descent, argues that Western media has distorted the Ethiopian war in support of sanctions and regime change, at the cost of many lives. Guest: Hermela Aregawi. Independent journalist focusing on the conflict in Ethiopia. https://twitter.com/HermelaTV

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Military correspondent Judah Ari Gross and diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman join host Jessica Steinberg on today's podcast. On today's show, we open with a look at the intensifying war in Ethiopia and its impact on Israel. After reports that Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed angrily complained in a phone call with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett that some of those airlifted to Israel were officers involved in war crimes, Israel promised to send back those found to have committed such crimes. We look at how Israel got into the mess, and how it hopes to get out of it. We assess the impact of claims that cellphones belonging to at least six Palestinian rights activists were hacked using the contentious Israeli cyber-surveillance firm NSO Group's Pegasus software, and the international criticism of Israel after the government outlawed six Palestinian rights groups, accusing them of acting as fronts for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine terror group. We analyze the alleged Iranian-linked drone attack on the Iraqi prime minister and ask how destabilization in the country is seen by Israel. And finally, we hear an update on the recent strikes in Syria attributed to Israel. Discussed articles include: Israel said to promise to return Ethiopian immigrants who committed war crimes Ethiopian PM said to complain 4 war criminals among those airlifted to Israel Report: Palestinian activists' phones hacked with controversial NSO Group tech Europeans on Security Council criticize Israeli blacklisting of Palestinian NGOs Iran-backed militia launched drone attack targeting Iraq's PM Drone strikes Iran-backed militias in eastern Syria – report ‘Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. PHOTO: Tigrayan forces ride in a truck after taking control of Mekele, in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. (AP Photo) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a year since the war broke out in Ethiopia, and now the rebel forces, the Tigrayan People's Liberation Front, are claiming to advance on the capital Addis Ababa. As the situation escalates, the international powers are calling for an immediate ceasefire. But the Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has vowed to push back the rebel forces with everything he's got. Guests: Ledet Muleta Co-founder of the Global Ethiopian Diaspora Society Awol Allo Senior Lecturer in Law at Keele University Laetitia Bader Horn of Africa Director at Human Rights Watch

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says foreign forces have fought alongside Tigrayan rebels in recent battles in strategically important areas in Amhara region.He says fighters who are not Ethiopian have taken part in the recent battles around the two cities.Mr Abiy says the government's calls to arms from a few months ago had not been met with the proper organisation despite the massive number of youths who had joined.He accused the Tigrayan rebels of wanting to return to power to implement a policy in which members of one group are treated as first-class citizens.He also repeated an earlier statement from the government that rebel forces had killed more than 100 civilians in Kombolcha, which the Tigrayan forces have denied.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says foreign forces have fought alongside Tigrayan rebels in recent battles in strategically important areas in Amhara region.He says fighters who are not Ethiopian have taken part in the recent battles around the two cities.Mr Abiy says the government's calls to arms from a few months ago had not been met with the proper organisation despite the massive number of youths who had joined.He accused the Tigrayan rebels of wanting to return to power to implement a policy in which members of one group are treated as first-class citizens.He also repeated an earlier statement from the government that rebel forces had killed more than 100 civilians in Kombolcha, which the Tigrayan forces have denied.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says foreign forces have fought alongside Tigrayan rebels in recent battles in strategically important areas in Amhara region.He says fighters who are not Ethiopian have taken part in the recent battles around the two cities.Mr Abiy says the government's calls to arms from a few months ago had not been met with the proper organisation despite the massive number of youths who had joined.He accused the Tigrayan rebels of wanting to return to power to implement a policy in which members of one group are treated as first-class citizens.He also repeated an earlier statement from the government that rebel forces had killed more than 100 civilians in Kombolcha, which the Tigrayan forces have denied.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has signaled plans to launch a national dialogue and there are other efforts to build a national consensus on the political structure of Ethiopia. However, the country's polarization — further deepened by the war — has created significant challenges in putting together an inclusive, genuine dialogue. On November 2, USIP hosted Ambassador Jeffrey Feltman, U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, for an address to take stock of the Biden-Harris administration's policy toward Ethiopia and pathways toward halting violence and renewing the promise of reform, peace and prosperity. Speakers Ambassador Jeffrey Feltman  U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Lise Grande, moderator  President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace   For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/taking-stock-us-policy-ethiopia-conversation-ambassador-jeffrey-feltman  

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has just been sworn in for a second five-year term despite the continuing war in the northern Tigray region and accusations of human rights abuses. The military offensive to overthrow the regional ruling party in Tigray began in November 2020. More than five million people are now in need of urgent assistance. As of April 2021, at least 1.7 million people have been internally displaced and more than 350 thousand are on the brink of famine. Abiy's standing on the international stage has fallen dramatically since coming to power. Can he bring peace to Ethiopia and repair his reputation over the next five years? Guests: Hailu Kebede Foreign Affairs Head of Salsay Weyane Tigray Awol Allo Senior Lecturer in Law at Keele University Cameron Hudson Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council's Africa Center and former CIA Officer

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has offered to mediate the border dispute between Ethiopia and Sudan. This, as well intent of more investment, came during Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's recent trip to Ankara. President Erdogan also called for peaceful solution to the conflict between the Tigray ethnic group and the Ethiopian government. Turkey is already the second largest foreign investor in Ethiopia, just behind China. So how can Turkey's role as a major trade partner and potential mediator help Ethiopia, its neighbouring countries and the region? Guest list: Umut Cagri Sari Political Analyst Hassan Khannenje Director of the HORN Institute

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed issued a call for all eligible civilians to join the armed forces as fighting rages in multiple regions of Africa's second-most populous nation.Abiy's office in a statement says now is the right time for all capable Ethiopians who are of age to join the Defense Forces, Special Forces and militias and show their patriotism.Abiy ordered security forces to halt the destruction of the treasonous and terrorist TPLF organisation and the machinations of foreign hands once and for all.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed the need for a negotiated ceasefire in Tigray in a call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.The US official called for the full withdrawal of Eritrean and regional Amhara forces from Tigray and for the authorities to ensure unhindered and safe humanitarian access to the people in need.Mr Blinken also emphasised the urgency of holding an inclusive political dialogue to resolve the ethnic and political divisions in the country.The conflict has pushed Tigray into a deep humanitarian crisis, with hundreds of thousands of people living in famine-like conditions.

Earlier this week, fighters loyal to the ousted leaders of Ethiopia's Tigray region recaptured Mekelle, the regional capital, as Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed withdrew federal forces and announced a unilateral ceasefire after eight months of brutal war. This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard Atwood and Naz Modirzadeh talk to William Davison, senior analyst for Ethiopia, about this dramatic turnaround, its immediate fallout and what may come next. William explains how Tigrayan forces managed to consolidate control in rural areas, build up forces thanks in large part to popular support and launch attacks on Tigrayan cities and towns. They look at the balance of power in Tigray today and the likelihood of further fighting between Tigrayan forces and those of Eritrea, who were fighting alongside the Ethiopian army. They also examine prospects for a Tigrayan offensive to capture back disputed territory currently held by the Amhara, another of Ethiopia's ethnic groups. William explains how Abiy has portrayed the withdrawal of government troops and the potential implications of their retreat for his popularity in the rest of Ethiopia. They also discuss the importance of getting aid in and what international actors should focus on in the days ahead.For more information, explore Crisis Group's analysis on our Ethiopia page. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Earlier this week, fighters loyal to the ousted leaders of Ethiopia's Tigray region recaptured Mekelle, the regional capital, as Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed withdrew federal forces and announced a unilateral ceasefire after eight months of brutal war. This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard Atwood and Naz Modirzadeh talk to William Davison, senior analyst for Ethiopia, about this dramatic turnaround, its immediate fallout and what may come next. William explains how Tigrayan forces managed to consolidate control in rural areas, build up forces thanks in large part to popular support and launch attacks on Tigrayan cities and towns. They look at the balance of power in Tigray today and the likelihood of further fighting between Tigrayan forces and those of Eritrea, who were fighting alongside the Ethiopian army. They also examine prospects for a Tigrayan offensive to capture back disputed territory currently held by the Amhara, another of Ethiopia's ethnic groups. William explains how Abiy has portrayed the withdrawal of government troops and the potential implications of their retreat for his popularity in the rest of Ethiopia. They also discuss the importance of getting aid in and what international actors should focus on in the days ahead. For more information, explore Crisis Group's analysis on our Ethiopia page. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen to the Sat. June 19, 2021 edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the continental tributes being paid to former Zambian co-founder and President Kenneth Kaunda; Malawi is reporting that the country has depleted its supply of coronavirus vaccines; Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has made an appeal to maintain the national unity of the Horn of Africa state; Sudan and South Sudan are still discussing border demarcations some eight years after the partition. In the second hour we explore the life, times and contributions of the President Kenneth Kaunda. Finally, we continue our focus on Black Music Month with examinations of the works of Dinah Washington and Willie Mae Thornton. 

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says neighbouring Eritrea will withdraw its forces from the northern region of Tigray. Eritrean troops have been accused of carrying out killings and atrocities in the region. Mr Abiy has faced growing pressure to end the conflict in Tigray, started in November when he sent in national troops, ostensibly to quell separatist forces there. Also in the programme we hear from an exiled Burmese journalist on how she live-tweeted the coup and six months after the war in Nagorno Karabakh we have a special report from there. (Picture: The conflict has left Tigray's population in dire need of humanitarian aid. Credit: AFP).

Listen to the Sun. Feb. 28, 2021 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our PANW report with dispatches on the announcement by the Zimbabwe government that it is gearing up its ambitious vaccination program for COVID-19; Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says the country would welcome international technical support in addressing allegations of human rights violations; Eritrea has rejected accusations of involvement in massacres in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia; and Nigeria has welcomed the release of some of the students abducted over the last several weeks. In the second hour we examine a series of developments taking place around the African continent and globally. Finally, we conclude our African American History Month commemorations with another focus on the life, times and contributions of Malcolm X (El Hajj Malik Shabazz).

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed claimed that no civilians were killed in weeks of active military operations in northern Tigray. Many Ethiopian refugees in Sudan told The World otherwise.

A coordinated effort to vaccinate the population of Europe against the coronavirus got underway on Sunday in what the EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described as a "moment of unity" for the continent. And, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says that no civilians were killed during the weeks of military operations in the country’s north. But more than 50,000 Ethiopian refugees who fled Tigray for neighboring Sudan tell a different story. Also, scientists have found that there are groups of blue whales living in the Indian Ocean that were previously unknown to researchers. And they have their own unique song. We’re only 213 people away from reaching our goal of 1,000 donors! When you give $100 or more to support the show, you’ll not only receive an invite to a virtual party with Marco Werman and The World team, you’ll ALSO get to hear your name in our podcast credits! WE NEED YOU! Consider helping us reach our goal today and support independent journalism. Visit www.theworld.org/give to donate. Thank you!

The World Food Programme accepts the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize as world hunger surges; Joe Biden's pick of Tom Vilsack to head the USDA raises alarm among progressives; Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's military offensive displaces tens of thousands.

The World Food Programme accepts the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize as world hunger surges; Joe Biden's pick of Tom Vilsack to head the USDA raises alarm among progressives; Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's military offensive displaces tens of thousands.

Leo Flores, Latin America coordinator for Code Pink, joins us to discuss the Venezuelan elections. Maduro's allies won a majority in the National Assembly, with 31% voter turnout, even as the United States and more than 50 additional countries still support opposition leader and self-declared interim President Juan Guaidó. Maduro is backed by Russia, China, Cuba, and Turkey. Garland Nixon, co-host of The Critical Hour, joins us from Venezuela to discuss the United States and other countries' attempts to destabilize the Venezuelan government through sanctions and direct efforts at regime change, as well as what the latest election results mean moving forward.Dr. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss a possible US economic stimulus package. "A bipartisan group of US senators will unveil legislation as early as Monday for additional fiscal stimulus worth $908 billion, in an effort to speed up aid to an economy at risk of a further dip due to a record spike in coronavirus cases," the FInancial Times reported Sunday.Immigration attorney Carlos Castaneda joins Dr. Wilmer Leon to talk about Friday's decision by a US federal judge to restore the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to its original 2012 status. The ruling was a blow to the current administration's campaign to kill the Obama-era program. According to Common Dreams, "US District Judge Nicholas Garaufis of Brooklyn ordered the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to post a public notice by Monday that it is accepting new applications for DACA, which enables Dreamers to live and work in the country legally."James Carey, editor and co-owner of Geopolitics Alert, joins us to discuss the long history of excessive force used by Israeli police after the killing of Iyad al-Hallaq, a 31-year-old man with autism. They also talk about a recent MintPress News article by Miko Peled that discusses the Zionist actions of destroying critical historical sites and monuments to present a fractured vision of Palestinean history.Journalist and founder of Ghionjournal.com Teodrose Fikre joins us to discuss the fighting between Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's federal army and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). A Reuters report noted that the government said it would capture the opposition group's leaders within days. However, the outlet noted that Debretsion Gebremichael, the TPLF's leader, said over the weekend that fighting was still ongoing outside the regional capital of Mekelle.Dave Lindorff, investigative reporter and founder of This Can't Be Happening, joins us to talk about President-elect Joe Biden's nomination of California Attorney General Xavier Becerra for health and human services secretary. Becerra is the second Latino pick for the Cabinet, after Alejandro Mayorkas was nominated for homeland security secretary. The selections come as Biden faces pressure to pick more Latinos for Cabinet positions.KJ Noh, peace activist, writer and teacher, returns to discuss the US Navy's plans to send a new fleet to the Indo-Pacific region to counter China's warships. Navy Secretary Kenneth Braithwaite said in November that the US wants to place that fleet "in the crossroads between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, and we're really going to have an Indo-Pacom footprint."

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed states he is launching the "final phase" of the army's operation in the northern region of Tigray and urges civilians in the regional capital to stay at home. Plus, remembering Sudan’s former Prime Minister Sadiq al-Mahdi who has died after contracting the coronavirus infection. And good news for East Africa’s coffee growing countries as their product is rated to be among the world’s best.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed calls on the international community not to interfere in theconflict in the Tigray region+++16 days of Activism against Gender Based Violence kicks off by commemorating all brave women journalists+++ Rwandan manufacturers are stuck with billions worth of masks.

*) US coronavirus death toll hits 250,000 US coronavirus deaths have passed a quarter of a million people as New York announced it would close schools to battle a rise in infections. US states and cities are imposing a raft of new restrictions, including home confinement and the closure of indoor dining as cases soar across the country. The second wave of the pandemic has forced many countries across the world to return to stricter measures to curb the virus spread. *) Storm Iota kills dozens in Central America Iota's death toll rises to 30 after the storm unleashed mudslides and left thousands homeless across Central America. Iota made landfall in Nicaragua as a "catastrophic" Category 5 hurricane on Monday, but its remnants will continue to be deadly through Thursday. The US National Hurricane Center warned of "life-threatening flash flooding" across portions of Central America, due to heavy rainfall. *) Australian troops unlawfully killed Afghan civilians A shocking report into war crimes by elite Australian troops has found evidence that soldiers unlawfully killed 39 Afghan prisoners, farmers and civilians. Defence Force Chief General Angus Campbell admitted there was credible evidence his special forces were involved in the killings. Campbell said the illegal killings began in 2009, with the majority occurring in 2012 and 2013. *) Both sides in Ethiopia's conflict claim military successes Both sides in Ethiopia's raging internal conflict have claimed military successes, creating a muddied picture of fighting. The Tigray region's refugee crisis amplified as Sudan reported 36,000 people had streamed across its borders to escape the violence. The fighting began in the region after Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed launched a military operation against Tigray’s local forces two weeks ago. And finally… *) 'Wonder Woman 1984' to debut in theaters and on HBO Max The much-delayed superhero sequel "Wonder Woman 1984" will premiere on HBO Max and in theaters simultaneously from Christmas Day in the US. The decision to release the movie on the Warner Bros’ streaming platform represents a gamble for a film which cost a reported 200 million dollars. Before the coronavirus pandemic, blockbuster movies ran only on the big screen for a theatrical window of 90 days.

GettyImages Tensions between Ethiopia’s central government and its Tigray region escalated after Tigray disputed a decision by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to delay elections. Tigray held its own elections. Ahmed then launched a military offensive on Tigray. Mass casualties, suffering and regional conflict are likely. Ethiopia, which has a legacy of civil war, needs to work towards a peaceful resolution. But what will that take? In today’s episode of Pasha, Francesca Baldwin, a PhD research student, and Heike I Schmidt, an associate professor in modern African history, both at the University of Reading, discuss what has led to this situation and how it could possibly be solved. Read more: Ethiopia's troubled history provides clues to why an all-out civil war is possible Photo: Ethiopian refugees fleeing fighting in Tigray province queue to receive supplies at the Um Rakuba camp in Sudan’s eastern Gedaref province, on November 16, 2020. By Ebrahim/Getty Images Getty Images. Music: “Happy African Village” by John Bartmann, found on FreeMusicArchive.org licensed under CC0 1. “Expressions of the mind (Piano loop)” by ShadyDave, found on Freesound licensed under Attribution Noncommercial License..

On November 4th, the Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed launched military operations against the Tigray People's Liberation Front, the TPLF, which is the group that controls the Tigray region in Northern Ethiopia.  Tensions have been simmering for some time between the Federal government, which Abiy controls and the TPLF. Now, one year after winning the Nobel Peace Prize, Abiy has launched a military campaign that could very well spark a widespread civil war.  On the line with me to discuss recent events in Ethiopia and offer some analysis of why the country is on the brink of civil war is Mastewal Terefe, an Ethiopian policy analyst and lawyer.  We kick off discussing the events of November 4 before having a broader conversation about the causes of escalating tensions between Abiy and the TPLF. As you will see in this conversation, there is a great risk right now that this conflict between the federal government and TPLF spreads to other armed groups that are organized along ethnic lines.  Alliance for Peacebuilding PeaceCon 2020 Mastewal on Twitter 

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... ****Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed rejects peace talks ****Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga appears in court ****A Lebanese architect is building sustainable schools in Senegal using 'moon bricks' In Economic news.........South Africa's President Ramaphosa says travel to all international countries is now permitted And in Sport.............The South African National Soccer League has successsfully held their Annual General Meeting..

Senior Lecturer at Keele University and political analyst, Awol Allo shares his journey from ardent advocate of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to most vocal critic. Through assassinated Oromo musician, Haacaaluu Hundeessaa’s hit song Malan Jira (What Existence is Mine?), Allo thinks out loud about the Oromo Protests, the motivations of those who allege Qeeroo are committing ethnic cleansing and the cloud of mis/disinformation that hovers over the political discourse. Transcript Linked Here**This interview was conducted in August 2020 as part of an deeper investigative look into the history and political climate of Ethiopia as it intersects with data and tech policy. In particular, We Be Imagining is concerned about the role of mis/disinformation on social media platforms like Facebook which fail to provide adequate content and context moderation. However, the slow scholarship this requires was outweighed by the urgency of the current political moment so we are sharing some of the stories recorded then. Please note, inclusion in this series in now way indicates agreement among each interviewee or is fully comprehensive of the political history, we simply aim to provide more nuanced and thoughtful insight given the dearth of coverage. Links and notes are subject to change.Host: J. Khadijah AbdurahmanMusic: Drew LewisLinks for the Episode:Haacaaluu Hundeessaa: A towering musician and an Oromo iconWhy I nominated Abiy Ahmed for the Nobel Peace PrizeWhat is Medemer?Ethiopia PM Fires Defence Minister, a One-Time Ally, in Major ReshuffleEthiopia's Abiy wins Nobel Peace Prize for resolving conflict with EritreaWhy Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party could be bad news for Ethiopia

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed ordered a military offensive on authorities in Tigray state, Saudi to give migrants more rights, US election results may not rescue the dollar & other news updates in your morning shot.

In the third episode of Crisis Group's new podcast Hold Your Fire!, our Ethiopia Senior Analyst Will Davison joins host Rob Malley, our President, and co-host Naz Modirzadeh, a Crisis Group Trustee and Harvard professor of international law and conflict. Together they discuss the enormous challenges facing Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed amid rising ethnic tensions.

There are reports from Mali that both the president and the Prime Minister have been arrested by the military. It appears the coup is being led by a Colonel and comes hours after a mutiny as senior military personnel were detained by disgruntled junior officers. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has reshuffled his cabinet dropping a former close ally, Defence Minister Lemma Megersa. Plus we meet Ghanaian Traditional ruler, Nana Obaatan who juggles his chieftancy duties with being a singer and successful tech entrepreneur.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed speaks at this week's Great Reset Dialogue, seeking a better, fairer, greener global economy as we rebuild out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Other speakers include: Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, RockCreek Founder and CEO Afsaneh Beschloss, Ning Zhu, Professor of Finance, Tsinghua University in Shanghai  and World Economic Forum Managing Director Saadia Zahidi. The host is the Forum's Adrian Monck.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed speaks at this week’s Great Reset Dialogue, seeking a better, fairer, greener global economy as we rebuild out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Other speakers include: Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, RockCreek Founder and CEO Afsaneh Beschloss, Ning Zhu, Professor of Finance, Tsinghua University in Shanghai  and World Economic Forum Managing Director Saadia Zahidi. The host is the Forum’s Adrian Monck.

[We would be so grateful if you could take just 60 seconds (it really just takes a minute) to take the SupChina Podcast Network listener survey]-----Economic conditions in a number of African countries are worsening by the day. Lockdowns and a plummet in global commodity prices brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic have led to severe economic repercussions across the continent.At the same, Africa’s estimated $400 billion of debt is weighing on policymakers’ ability to devote more resources to combatting the worsening public health crisis in their countries. The Beijing-based consultancy Development Reimagined reports that African governments have already budgeted close to $38 billion to contain the outbreak. And with so much money now allocated for emergency health initiatives that means there are fewer funds available to repay outstanding debts.African leaders, namely Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, have been very clear that they won’t be able to pay for both at the same time. Urgent debt relief is absolutely critical in order to prevent what’s already a devastating crisis from becoming even worse.The first calls for debt relief came in March ahead of the G20 Summit and since then have been building momentum. Vera Songwe, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, is at the center of many of the negotiations between African governments and international creditors to quickly find a way to give policymakers some financial breathing room.Vera joins Eric & Cobus from her office in Addis Ababa to provide an update on the status of those talks and to discuss why it’s so important for the continent to approach this issue with a single, unified voice.JOIN THE DISCUSSION:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject Twitter: @eolander | @stadenesque | @SongweVeraSUPPORT THIS PODCAST. BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TO THE CHINA AFRICA PROJECT.Your subscription supports independent journalism. Subscribers get the following:1. A daily email newsletter of the top China-Africa news.2. Access to the China-Africa Experts Network3. Unlimited access to the CAP's exclusive analysis content on chinaafricaproject.comSubscribe today and get two-weeks free: www.chinaafricaproject.com/subscribe

“African economies are staring at an abyss,” said Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed earlier this week in a desperate appeal to the international community for aid and debt relief to offset the ruinous effects of the COVID-19 outbreak.The economic crisis brought on by the COVID-19 is disproportionately impacting African countries where even under normal circumstances often struggle to provide basic services. The emergence of this latest pandemic on the continent comes as African governments were already struggling with the effects of climate change, locusts and a variety of other infectious diseases ranging from Lassa fever to malaria. Although the situation today looks grim, the head of the Africa Futures and Innovations program at the Institute for Security Studies in Pretoria, Jakkie Cilliers, contends that, COVID-19 aside, a number of key global trends are actually lining up in Africa’s favor.In his new book, Africa First!: Igniting a Growth Revolution, Jakkie provides a detailed forecast for the next twenty years on how trends in manufacturing, climate change and technology will shape the continent. It’s important to note, though, that his book is not one of those feel good “Africa Rising” narratives that’s been so popular over the past 5-10 years. Jakkie doesn’t have any simple answers to what will be at times a long, difficult journey for a rapidly growing continent.He joins Eric & Cobus to discuss what he sees ahead for Africa and whether the burgeoning COVID-19 crisis challenges any of the assumptions that underlie his forecast.JOIN THE DISCUSSION:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject Twitter: @eolander | @stadenesque | @JakkieCilliersAmazon Kindle Edition: Africa First!: Igniting a Growth RevolutionSUPPORT THIS PODCAST. BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TO THE CHINA AFRICA PROJECT.Your subscription supports independent journalism. Subscribers get the following:1. A daily email newsletter of the top China-Africa news.2. Access to the China-Africa Experts Network3. Unlimited access to the CAP's exclusive analysis content on chinaafricaproject.comSubscribe today and get two-weeks free: www.chinaafricaproject.com/subscribe

Local LGBT rights advocacy groups continue to form across the African continent. How can international advocates and policymakers support sexual minorities without making them more vulnerable to attacks? Robbie Corey-Boulet (AFP), Neela Ghoshal (Human Rights Watch), and Yoseph Badwaza (Freedom House) join host Judd Devermont to discuss Robbie’s new book, Love Falls on Us. Guests also assess Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Nobel Peace Prize win and current threats to President Déby’s regime in Chad.   Background reading: Love Falls On Us: A Story of American Ideas and African LGBT Lives by Robbie Corey-Boulet. Briefing: Problems multiply in Déby’s Chad by Philip Kleinfield.  

In early December, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Specifically, the Norwegian Committee cited Ahmed's “decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighboring Eritrea.” Prime Minister Ahmed is a Pentecostal Christian and the second African Evangelical in a row to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Kenyan physician Denis Mukwege won in 2018. Ahmed's story is only the latest chapter in the ancient history of Ethiopian Christianity, which began in Acts 8 when an angel told Philip, “Rise and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.”  On that road, Philip met an Ethiopian court official puzzled over the meaning of Isaiah 53. Philip told the man known as the Ethiopian Eunuch the good news about Jesus, and when the official professed faith, Philip baptized him. Afterward, the “Spirit of the Lord carried Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, and went on his way rejoicing.” Where he went, of course, was Ethiopia. According to second century church father Irenaeus of Lyon, “This man . . . was also sent into the regions of Ethiopia, to preach what he had himself believed.”  And according to church historian Nicephorus, Matthias, the one chosen to replace Judas, also preached the gospel in Ethiopia. Over the next two centuries, Christianity continued to spread in the region. Then in the early fourth century, in another momentous chapter in Ethiopian Christian history, a Christian boy from Tyre named Frumentius was shipwrecked and sold into slavery at a port along the Red Sea. His new master was the king of Axum, a region in what is now Ethiopia. Like Daniel and Joseph before him, Frumentius gained the trust of the pagan king who, upon his death, freed Frumentius. But Frumentius remained as a tutor to the new king, Ezana. When Ezana came of age, Frumentius returned to Tyre to be trained as a priest. From there he went to Alexandria and asked the great theologian and patriarch Athanasius to send a bishop and missionaries to facilitate the further conversion of Ethiopia. Athanasius decided that the best man for that job was Frumentius himself, and so he was consecrated as the new bishop. The most historically significant of Frumentius' converts was King Ezana himself, who was baptized shortly after Frumentius returned to Ethiopia. Within a decade of his return, the majority of the people in Ezana's kingdom had become Christians. Christianity became the official religion of what is now Ethiopia in about 330A.D., which makes Ethiopia the second oldest Christian nation on earth after Armenia. “What about Rome?” you ask? Rome didn't officially become Christian until 380 A.D. Recent archeological finds confirm this story. As recently related at Smithsonian.com, archeologists have discovered the remains of a church that date back to the early fourth century. This discovery reminds us of three things. First, even before Constantine legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire, the faith had already spread far and wide from Ethiopia to the south and India to the east. Second, the Christian faith originated at the crossroads of Asia and Africa. The modern explosion of Christianity on both those continents is, in reality, a homecoming. Ethnically and linguistically, our Lord was more closely related to people like Frumentius and the people of Ethiopia, who speak a Semitic language, than He was to the people of Europe. And finally, Ethiopia's two-thousand-year legacy of Christianity all began with Philip's simple act of obedience. So when the Lord bids any of us, “Rise and go,” we'd better do it. After all, who knows if He might bless an act of obedience today, in order to change history and to glorify His name for centuries to come.

Last week, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his diplomatic engagement with neighboring Eritrea and initiating a host of domestic reforms. USIP’s Susan Stigant explains how the award shines a light on his accomplishments and “sets an expectation that he will continue to provide that leadership going forward.”

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Dr. Linda Mintle talks about her new book "Living Beyond Pain" and how doctors are looking at a more holistic approach to dealing with chronic pain. David Aikman looks at the renewed Syrian crisis, as well as at Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Dr. Linda Mintle talks about her new book "Living Beyond Pain" and how doctors are looking at a more holistic approach to dealing with chronic pain. David Aikman looks at the renewed Syrian crisis, as well as at Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.

On today's show we discuss he recent protests in Pittsburgh, and the nobel peace prize award received by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

Last week it was announced that the Nobel Peace Prize has gone to the Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The man who brokered a peace deal to the 20 year war with Eritrea.  A man who changed the face of Ethiopia, all of a sudden half their cabinet are female, bans on opposition parties have been lifted and thousands of political prisoners freed. Most remarkably he achieved that in the first eight months of his leadership. He thoroughly deserves the honour.Far more so than 16 year old Greta Thurnberg, who was also nominated. Greta has staged a remarkable protest but that is principally because her parents allowed her to protest everyday outside her country’s parliament. As a PR stunt it’s a good one, but it was just that, a stunt and it is failing to produce any positive change other than infuriating baby boomers.  If that’s all that it takes to win a Peace Prize then how about giving it to the Falun Gong protesters who spent nine months outside our offices because of something Kerre said.Greta doesn’t infuriate me because you can’t be angry at people protesting.  It’s the free speech thing we love so much about democracy. But nor am I so impressed that I thought she should be in the running.Now we know that Greta Thurnberg was nominated because her nominator went public.  But what about Jacinda Ardern who was also reportedly nominated?  I’ve always wondered about that because the Nobel committee never reveals nominees until 50 years after the award.  So who nominated the PM and blabbed?  The other peculiar thing is nominations close on the first day of February.  Any nominations after that are forwarded to the next year.  The mosque attacks were in March.  So what exactly was Jacinda Ardern being nominated for apart from being young, female, liberal and telegenic.So where did this story come from? Time magazine featured her in a list of favourites to win the Peace Prize at the beginning of October and then a UK betting agency picked that up and installed her as fourth favourite. But you know I doubt she was even nominated and if she has been it will be for next year’s prize. Hopefully the 80,000 people who have signed a petition calling for her to get the award can wait a year.Some people got very excited that this was a piece of fake news spread by the left to lift Jacinda Ardern’s poll figures. I don’t think so. I reckon it was a slap dash reckon written by a staff writer in a magazine who failed to do research, and other media followed their lead.Meanwhile a poll came out last night and her poll figures dived nearly 10 per cent so if that was the plan then that didn’t work. Tova O’Brien stood on the Newshub set and breathlessly said the Jacinda magic was over. Well that’s a bit of a reckon too as her poll figures are now exactly the same as they were two years ago when the term Jacindamania was coined. But what is also true is that her popularity is lower than a couple of months ago because of a perception that the government she runs is out of their depth.And that could be based on the reckons of commentators who have been saying that this is the worst government ever for the past two years of their existence. Fake News, Polls and Peace Prizes eh?What I make of it all is to take everything with a grain of salt and make your own mind up based on facts. If you can find them.

Turkey kills 49 more YPG/PKK terrorists in northern Syria operation, and Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed wins 2019 Nobel Peace Prize This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Friday, October 11th. At least 277 terrorists killed in Turkey’s Syrian operation Turkish armed forces killed 49 more YPG/PKK terrorists during overnight strikes in northern Syria, Turkey’s Defence Ministry said in a statement. The total number of terrorists killed since the start of Operation Peace Spring now stands at 277, while one Turkish soldier was killed. Ankara’s operation aims to neutralise terror threats against Turkey and establish a safe zone in the region to ensure the return of Syrian refugees. Iran says two missiles struck oil tanker, causing explosion - state TV An explosion damaged an Iranian oil tanker traveling through the Red Sea near Saudi Arabia, Iranian media reported. State television said the explosion damaged two storerooms aboard the unnamed oil tanker and caused an oil leak into the Red Sea. ISNA news agency quoted an anonymous source with direct knowledge of the incident while others relied on an online news report for their stories. Typhoon Hagibis to hit Tokyo over holiday weekend A powerful typhoon is advancing toward the Tokyo area, where torrential rains are expected this weekend. The Japan Meteorological Agency said Typhoon Hagibis was in the Pacific advancing north-northwestward toward Japan's main island. Up to 30 inches of rain was forecast south and west of Tokyo. The capital region may see 60cm of rain from Saturday morning to Sunday morning. Sudan appoints first female judiciary head to fight corruption Sudan appoints a woman as the head of its judiciary for the first time in the history of the country, the ruling Transitional Sovereignty Council said. Supreme Court Judge Nemat Abdullah Khair was nominated by the judges' professional association. Taj Elsir Ali, a former prosecutor and lawyer, was named as the public prosecutor, a government statement said. Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed wins 2019 Nobel Peace Prize And finally, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed won the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize for his peacemaking efforts with Eritrea. Ethiopia and Eritrea, longtime foes who fought a border war from 1998 to 2000, restored relations in July 2018 after years o f hostility. The $917,000 prize money will be presented in Oslo on December 10. And that’s your daily news brief from TRT World ... for more, head to TRTWorld.com.

Listen to the Sat. June 1, 2019 edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the escalation in fighting around the Libyan capital of Tripoli between the Libyan National Army (LNA) of Khalifa Hafter and the United Nations backed so-called Government of National Accord (GNA) headed by Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj; Malawi has re-elected President Peter Mutharika to serve another term in office; Sudanese head of the Transitional Military Council (TMC), Abdel Fattah al-Berkhane, has met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa who said the Horn of Africa state will not interfere in the internal affairs of Khartoum; and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has officially been launched by the African Union (AU). In the second hour we begin our monthlong commemoration of Black Music Month with an examination of the cultural contributions of the legendary Duke Ellington. Finally we look back on the 98th anniversary of the so-called "Tulsa Riot" of 1921 which killed hundreds of African Americans and destroyed Black-owned businesses, churches and homes.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been widely hailed for his promises to open political space, usher in economic liberalization, and remake the country’s poor record on human rights. However, to truly transform his country, Dr. Abiy must first transform agriculture, which is the nucleus of the Ethiopian economy and by far the largest employer. Please join us for the launch of our newest report, Building a Big Tent for Agricultural Transformation in Ethiopia, which examines the past wins, current endeavors, and future challenges of Ethiopia’s Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA).   Following a keynote message from ATA’s CEO, Khalid Bomba, an expert panel will compare and contrast Ethiopia’s experience in agricultural transformation to that of other countries and explore the role that donors like the United States government can play to support such efforts for country-led development. This event is made possible through the generous support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been widely hailed for his promises to open political space, usher in economic liberalization, and remake the country’s poor record on human rights. However, to truly transform his country, Dr. Abiy must first transform agriculture, which is the nucleus of the Ethiopian economy and by far the largest employer. Please join us for the launch of our newest report, Building a Big Tent for Agricultural Transformation in Ethiopia, which examines the past wins, current endeavors, and future challenges of Ethiopia’s Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA).   Following a keynote message from ATA’s CEO, Khalid Bomba, an expert panel will compare and contrast Ethiopia’s experience in agricultural transformation to that of other countries and explore the role that donors like the United States government can play to support such efforts for country-led development. This event is made possible through the generous support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

In this episode of Straight Talk Africa, host Shaka Ssali explores the first year in office of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. He is joined by Yoseph Badwaza, Senior Program Officer at Freedom House, Simegnish Yekoye Mengesha, Journalist and Media Researcher and Elias Wondimu, Publisher, Editor and CEO of Tsehai Publishers based in Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.

Since taking office in April, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has transformed Ethiopia. Peace has been agreed with Eritrea, the streets are largely clear of protesters, and the new cabinet is half female. Ethiopian Christine Yohannes of BBC Amharic tells us more about the man behind the changes. Image: fan of Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed with his face on her T shirt Credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images

This year's Afrobytes Tech Marketplace event attracted a large, impressive Ethiopian delegation of tech innovators sporting some serious swag. Ethiopia boasts a solid track record of meaningful digital innovation in spite of the fairly insular political and economic outlook that prevailed in the past. Today, tech ecosystem heavy-hitters like the Ethiopian founder of investment advisory firm Ibex Frontier, Zekarias Amsalu, and the Senegalese founder of the IT expert online marketplace Gebeya, Amadou Daffe, are bullishly surfing a wave of renewed global investment interest catalysed by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's changes to economic policy. In this chat with Amadou Daffe and TechPoint.ng Founder Adewale Yusuf - taped at the fringes of Afrobytes Tech Marketplace 2018 - Andile Masuku learns more about why Ethiopia, with its population of 100 million people and one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, is well-positioned to assert itself as one of the continent's leading tech hubs.

Listen to the Sun. July 8, 2018 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the visit by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to the Eritrean capital of Asmara on a peace mission with his counterpart President Isaisis Afworki; the Sudanese government is taking actions to resume the oil trade between Khartoum and Juba; South Sudan leaders have until July 12 to implement a peace deal between the SPLM and the SPLM (I-O); the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) appears to be under control according to the World Health Organization (WHO); and the United States administration of President Donald Trump has taken additional measures aimed at undermining the Affordable Care Act. In the second hour we look at the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act some 54 years later. Finally we re-examine the life, times, contributions and legacy of African archivist Arturo Schomburg. 

Listen to the Sat. June 23, 2018 edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the assassination attempt against Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa during a rally in the city of Bulawayo; there was also another assassination attempt against the recently seated Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed; ten miners have died in an accident in Zambia; finally the Chinese Communist Party has denounced the trade policies of President Donald Trump which has imposed tariffs against several nations. In the second hour we listen to an address by the host Abayomi Azikiwe on the mass incarceration for profit. We continue in the final hour with our commemoration of Black Music Month with a focus on musician Vi Redd.