Ethiopia requested a summit of East African leaders to “explain itself on current regional matters,” after it announced plans to mull the recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland as a sovereign state in return for access to the Red Sea. Ethiopia’s Foreign Ministry made the request in a letter to the Foreign Ministry of Djibouti, where a regional bloc known as the Intergovernmental Authority on Development is based. No date for the summit has been set, the Djiboutian ministry said by email.

Local officials have previously reported starvation deaths in their districts, but Ethiopia’s federal government has insisted these reports are “completely wrong”. Only a small fraction of needy people in Tigray are receiving food aid, according to an aid memo seen by The Associated Press, more than one month after aid agencies resumed deliveries of grain following a lengthy pause over theft. Just 14% of 3.2 million people targeted for food aid by humanitarian agencies in Tigray this month had received it by Jan. 21, according to the memo by the Tigray Food Cluster, a group of aid agencies co-chaired by the U.N.’s World Food Program and Ethiopian officials. Aid agencies are also struggling with a lack of funds. A third aid worker said the food aid pause and the slow resumption meant some people in Tigray have not received food aid for over a year.

Ronan Wordsworth is an analyst for Geopolitical Futures. He completed a Masters in Geopolitical Studies at Charles University in Prague in 2022. He has an ongoing association with the University, including assisting an ongoing project of African University partnerships and is co-host of a Geopolitics Podcast. Prior to undertaking the master’s program, Mr Wordsworth completed a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the University of Sydney and spent nine years working across Australia, Europe, and Southern Africa working up to the level of Senior Project Manager providing experience in statistical analytics.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - Owner of Ethiopian restaurant Enat, Tina Telda, came by the QC studio to introduce us to Ethiopian cuisine, making Tikel Gomen and sharing the recipe with us:Ingredients Tikel GomenOilYellow onionsTurmeric cabbageCarrotsSalt, pepper and garlicJalapeño optionalEnat means mother, a very fitting name for Telda’s restaurant, given that it was her mother who inspired her to open the restaurant in the first place. Ethiopian cuisine is popular for its various vegetarian and vegan meal options, as people eat a lot of vegetables, especially during fasting season. Another signature dish is injera, a traditional Ethiopian bread made of wheat and teff that’s usually served with Tikel Gomen. The family-owned business was brought to life seven years ago and operates two locations, one at Optimist Hall and one at The Plaza. Both locations provide parking and on-site dining options with Optimist Hall offering great outdoor seating and the Plaza giving off “Little Ethiopia” vibes.

In the last month alone, nearly 7,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) from Western and North Western Tigray sought refuge in Endabaguna town, near Shire town (Photo: Social Media)Addis Ababa – In the past month alone, approximately 7,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) from Western and North Western Tigray, areas presently under the control of Amhara Forces, have sought refuge in Endabaguna town, near Shire. According to the coordinator, more than 7,000 individuals have been newly displaced to Endabaguna from Northwestern Tigray, including Laeilay Tselemti and Maytsebri, as well as Western Tigray in Korarit, Welkayit, and other areas. Alemayehu Yitbarek, whose name has been changed for privacy, recently fled from Wolekayit in western Tigray. AdvertisementAlemayehu, a father, left his family behind and sought refuge in the Endabaguna IDP center. The rights group emphasized that local authorities and Amhara forces in Western Tigray Zone have continued to forcibly expel Tigrayans as part of an ethnic cleansing campaign.

Abu Dhabi business activity showcases growth in 2023, according to the Abu Dhabi’s ‘Business Activity Report’ for the year 2023, issued by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED). The report’s findings are supported by the Emirate’s strong economic growth, especially within non-oil sectors which contribute 52.8% of Abu Dhabi’s GDP. A total of 25,647 new economic licenses were issued last year (2023), and 75,778 licenses were renewed, a growth of 3.5%. Active licenses in the Emirate increased to 143,617 licenses, a growth of 10.9% compared to the year 2022, which demonstrates strong growth and confidence in Abu Dhabi’s business sector. The total capital of new economic licenses announced during the past year exceeded AED 210.7 billion.

By Luca Ceschinelli – The mining industry has historically relied on two primary energy sources to power operations – onsite diesel generators and grid electricity. While these traditional approaches provide a baseline of energy, they come with drawbacks with proven limits in resilience and environmental sustainability. Diesel generators have been a staple of mining operations for decades. Grid ElectricityMany mines supplement onsite diesel with grid electricity imported from public utilities. While diesel and grid power enable baseline operations, they fall short of providing true energy resilience and offering environmentally friendly power for modern mining needs.

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Just 14% of 3.2 million people targeted for food aid by humanitarian agencies in the region this month had received it by January 21, according to the memo by the Tigray Food Cluster, a group of aid agencies co-chaired by the UN’s World Food Program and Ethiopian officials. The UN and the US paused food aid to Tigray in mid-March last year after discovering a “large-scale” scheme to steal humanitarian grain. Aid agencies are also struggling with a lack of funds. A third aid worker said the food aid pause and the slow resumption meant some people in Tigray have not received food aid for over a year. “They went through multiple rounds of registration and verification, but no actual distributions yet,” the aid worker said.

Only a small fraction of needy people in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region are receiving food aid, according to an aid memo seen by The Associated Press, more than one month after aid agencies resumed deliveries of grain following a lengthy pause over theft. Just 14% of 3.2 million people targeted for food aid by humanitarian agencies in the region this month had received it by Jan. 21, according to the memo by the Tigray Food Cluster, a group of aid agencies co-chaired by the U.N.’s World Food Program and Ethiopian officials. Aid agencies are also struggling with a lack of funds. A third aid worker said the food aid pause and the slow resumption meant some people in Tigray have not received food aid for over a year. Around 20.1 million people across Ethiopia need humanitarian food due to drought, conflict and a tanking economy.

Just 14% of 3.2 million people targeted for food aid by humanitarian agencies in the region this month had received it by Jan. 21, according to the memo by the Tigray Food Cluster, a group of aid agencies co-chaired by the U.N.’s World Food Program and Ethiopian officials. Aid agencies are also struggling with a lack of funds. A third aid worker said the food aid pause and the slow resumption meant some people in Tigray have not received food aid for over a year. Around 20.1 million people across Ethiopia need humanitarian food due to drought, conflict and a tanking economy. A U.N. panel accused Ethiopia’s government of using “starvation as a method of warfare” by restricting food aid to Tigray during the conflict, which ended in November 2022 with a peace deal.

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Somaliland and Ethiopia signed the deal which if implemented, would see Ethiopia getting 20 kilometers of the Red Sea in exchange for recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign state. Speaking passionately at an event in Minneapolis, United States, Omar affirmed her commitment to safeguarding Somali waters from external encroachment. “As long as I am in Congress, no one else will take the Somali Sea,” with her resolute stance reflecting the deep-rooted concern within the Somali diaspora community regarding the territorial integrity of Somalia’s maritime boundaries. In her speech, the Somali-American lawmaker underscored the United States’ stance on respecting Somalia’s sovereignty. She also applauded his efforts in uniting the Somali people and reaffirmed the collective resolve to preserve Somalia’s territorial integrity amidst external pressures.

Signed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina, this landmark agreement renews the partnership between the two organisations. President von der Leyen said: “I’m very glad to launch a new era of cooperation with the African Development Bank Group. It will enable the African Development Bank Group and the European Commission to leverage on their respective resources to significantly support transformative investments in African countries and build resilient and sustainable economies. The European Commission and the African Development Bank Group have closely aligned strategic priorities and programming. These negotiations also considered developments in both organisations, notably in new provisions regarding the African Development Bank Group’s compliance with EU Restrictive Measures.