August 9, 2025

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Press Statement from the Caucus of Opposition Parties on the National Dialogue Process and the Upcoming Election

The Caucus of Ethiopian Opposition Parties (the “Caucus”) was established with the understanding that the National Dialogue Commission (NDC) Establishment Proclamation disregarded crucial amendments and questions raised by the Joint Council of Ethiopian Political Parties. Furthermore, the appointment of NDC commissioners was not in accordance with the spirit of the proclamation itself, but rather based

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Ethiopia’s 2026 Election: Democracy’s last stand or authoritarian coronation?

By. The author, Muktar Ismail Issack Addis Abeba – As Ethiopia prepares for the upcoming seventh national election, the country stands at a crucial crossroads that could either strengthen its democracy or deepen authoritarian tendencies. The key question is whether this election will genuinely capture the voices of the Ethiopian populace or merely serve as a symbolic exercise

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Mustafe Omar’s Administration: From Reformist Hope to Institutional Breakdown

By Mohamed Xirsi Political analyst and scholar Of Political Science . June 11, 2025. Copyright Notice: The photo used in this article is sourced from Google and is used for illustrative purposes only. All rights and credits belong to the original owner or creator. The Somali Regional State of Ethiopia witnessed a significant political shift

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Abiy Ahmed: The Golden Age Leader Who Rewrote Ethiopia’s Political Destiny.

By Abdinasir Ahmed – Somali Boy June 11, 2025 In the annals of Ethiopia’s long and turbulent political history, few leaders have emerged with the vision, resilience, and transformative impact of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. A leader born into a Muslim family, a product of the diverse heart of Ethiopia, and a symbol of hope

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To the Paid Pen and the Cowardly Keyboard Warrior: Stay Out of Somali Region Affairs

By. Prof. Mohamud Ahmed (Cagawayne) “A man who sells his words for coins may feed his mouth, but he will never nourish his soul.” – Cagaweyne. You don’t know me. You’ve never read my work. But you’ve been paid to speak about me. And therein lies the tragedy — not for me, but for you.

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Umrah Permits Available from Tomorrow via Nusuk App

Makkah, Saudi Arabia – Pilgrims planning to perform Umrah can now begin securing their permits starting tomorrow through the official Nusuk app, according to an announcement from Inside Haramain. The app, launched by the Saudi authorities, is the designated platform for managing Umrah permits, organizing visits to the Two Holy Mosques, and ensuring a smooth

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Sudanese Army Accuses Libya’s Haftar of Coordinated Border Attack with RSF

hartoum, Sudan – The Sudanese Armed Forces have officially accused Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar of launching a coordinated attack on Sudanese border posts in conjunction with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), marking a serious escalation in the region’s ongoing conflict. This is the first time Sudan has directly blamed Libya’s eastern military commander for involvement

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Trump Doubles Down on Military Deployment Amid LA Immigration Protests

os Angeles, USA – U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his controversial response to the ongoing protests in Los Angeles, authorizing the deployment of approximately 700 U.S. Marines to the city and doubling the number of National Guard troops to 4,000, according to Al Jazeera English. The move comes amid growing public unrest over Trump’s

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President Taye Reaffirms Ethiopia’s Keenness to Bolster Ties with Armenia

Addis Ababa, June 10, 2025 (HC) — Ethiopia and Armenia are bound by the profound historical connection and this shared relationship is a strong foundation for future cooperation, President Taye Atske Selassie noted. President Taye today received and held discussion with Armenia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vahan Kostanyan at his office. The Deputy Minister

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Unfolding Without Permission: The Somali Region and the Fallacy of Manufactured Ethiopianism

“The Somali Region owes no one the version of itself that once played small for survival.” – Cagaweyne. Indeed — it does not. That iteration of subjugated silence, that edited self trimmed to fit the narrow corridors of fragile federal tolerance, belongs to history. Real growth, as all sacred things are, is not polite. It

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