Arrests and harassment of journalists, opposition figures and activists in Ethiopia have risen this year, the war-torn country’s rights watchdog said, underlining “concerning” levels of violence despite a peace agreement. ALSO READ: Ethiopia food aid to be resumed with immediate effect: MSFThe deal “brought relative peace in most parts of Tigray, as well as parts of Amhara and Afar regions”, the EHRC said. But “conflict, insecurity, attacks by armed groups, and security measures by government forces continued to cause civilian deaths, bodily injury and displacement in all regions of Ethiopia”. “Conflicts and attacks in Oromia region… are extremely concerning and require urgent attention,” the commission said. “Although many were later released or transferred to a regular place of detention, several others remain forcibly disappeared.”ayv/sba/bp/giv© Agence France-Presse

CAIRO (AP) — Leaders from Sudan’s seven neighboring countries agreed on Thursday in Cairo to a new Egyptian-led initiative seeking to resolve the deepening conflict in the African country. On Monday, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development — an eight-member East African bloc that's also part of the African Union — held talks between Sudan's rival forces. In closing remarks at the end of the summit, el-Sissi said further talks among the seven nations would be held in Chad. The 12 weeks of fighting between the army and the RSF have turned Khartoum, Sudan's capital, into an urban battlefield. ___This story has been corrected to show that Ethiopia’s prime minister attended the summit, not the president; and that leaders from Sudan’s seven neighboring countries met in Cairo, not six countries.

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CAIRO — (AP) — Leaders from Sudan’s six neighboring countries met in Cairo on Thursday for the most high-profile peace talks since conflict erupted across the northeastern African country in mid-April. The meeting, hosted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, was attended by the leaders of Ethiopia, South Sudan, Chad, Eritrea, the Central African Republic and Libya. The conflict has killed more than 3,000 people and wounded more than 6,000 others, Health Minister Haitham Mohammed Ibrahim said last month. Around 738,000 others have crossed into neighboring countries, the agency said. Thursday’s meeting in Cairo comes weeks after talks in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah broke down after both sides repeatedly failed to stop fighting and violated cease-fire agreements.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio plastic surgeon’s state medical license was permanently revoked Wednesday after a medical board determined she harmed patients while livestreaming their surgeries on the social media app TikTok. The Ohio Medical Board voted to ban Katharine Grawe — also known as Dr. Roxy in her plastic surgery practice “Roxy Plastic Surgery” and to her many TikTok followers — from ever practicing again in the state. The notice also listed three patients of Grawe’s who suffered severe complications and needed intense medical care after she operated on them. One woman’s intestine was found to be perforated a week after her surgery, a procedure that Grawe partially livestreamed on TikTok. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.

Ford and Salvador Caetano expanded their partnership to Uganda and appointed Motorcare as their new distribution partner, and sole official importer-dealer, in Uganda. “We are delighted to welcome, again, Salvador Caetano Group to the Ford family,” said Achraf El Boustani, Managing Director Northern and Sub-Saharan Africa at Ford Motor Company. Salvador Caetano is looking forward to strengthening our long-term partnership with Ford on the African continent and remain committed to delivering some of the best vehicle ownership experiences to Ford customers. CMC Motors Group Ltd is owned by CMC Holdings Ltd and was acquired by the Al-Futtaim Group in 2014. CMC Motors Group Limited has seven branches countrywide and six Divisions at Head Quarters in Nairobi.

Africa – Russia TradeRussia’s trade volume with Africa has been steadily increasing over the years. Russia is a major exporter of oil, gas, and nuclear technology, which are in high demand in many African countries. The summit brought together leaders from Russia and African countries to discuss and explore opportunities for trade, investment, and cooperation. During this period, African countries sought to diversify their international partnerships and engage with a broader range of global actors. Contemporary RelationsIn recent years, there has been a renewed interest from both Africa and Russia in strengthening their bilateral ties.

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CAIRO (AP) — Leaders from Sudan’s six neighboring countries met in Cairo on Thursday for the most high-profile peace talks since conflict erupted across the northeastern African country in mid-April. The meeting, hosted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, was attended by the leaders of Ethiopia, South Sudan, Chad, Eritrea, the Central African Republic and Libya. 15 when tensions between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces burst into open fighting. The conflict has killed more than 3,000 people and wounded more than 6,000 others, Health Minister Haitham Mohammed Ibrahim said last month. Around 738,000 others have crossed into neighboring countries, the agency said.

CAIRO (AP) — Leaders from Sudan’s six neighboring countries met in Cairo on Thursday for the most high-profile peace talks since conflict erupted across the northeastern African country in mid-April. The meeting, hosted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, was attended by the leaders of Ethiopia, South Sudan, Chad, Eritrea, the Central African Republic and Libya. The conflict has killed more than 3,000 people and wounded more than 6,000 others, Health Minister Haitham Mohammed Ibrahim said last month. Around 738,000 others have crossed into neighboring countries, the agency said. Thursday’s meeting in Cairo comes weeks after talks in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah broke down after both sides repeatedly failed to stop fighting and violated cease-fire agreements.

Umrah is a religious duty that is performed by Muslims all over the globe. We say this because Ethiopian Airlines just announced that it’s starting direct flights to Medina. Ethiopian Airlines To Resume Its Direct Flight To MedinaEthiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that it will resume direct flight to Medina starting from August 2, 2023. #flyethiopian pic.twitter.com/GHgOKjK6m9 — Ethiopian Airlines (@flyethiopian) July 12, 2023Ethiopian Airlines, which is also regarded as Africa’s largest airline took to its Twitter account recently to announce that it will be starting direct flights to the holy city of Medina in Saudi Arabia, this August. So, if you have also been meaning to perform this religious duty, make sure to book your tickets once the flight begins.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Cairo on July 13 to discuss the crisis in Sudan and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The summit was also attended by Chadian President Idriss Déby, Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, and South Sudanese President Salva Kiir. The 2023 Sudan conflict is an armed conflict that began on 15 April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The summit is aimed at finding ways to end the crisis and prevent it from spilling over into neighbouring countries. Egypt and Sudan have been concerned that the dam will reduce the amount of water flowing into their countries.

CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Wednesday discussed the Sudanese crisis, bilateral relations and Ethiopia's giant dam on the Blue Nile, the Egyptian presidency said. Sisi welcomed Ahmed at the presidential palace in Cairo, the presidency added. Egypt hosts a summit of Sudan's neighbours on Thursday to discuss ways to end a 12-week conflict between rival Sudanese military factions that has triggered a major humanitarian crisis in the region. Egypt and Ethiopia, Sudan's two largest neighbours, have been at odds in recent years over the construction of the huge hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile, close to the border with Sudan. (Reporting by Muhammad Al Gebaly and Enas Alashray; Editing by Chris Reese and David Gregorio)

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met in Cairo on Wednesday night to discuss the war in Sudan and their dispute over the Nile dam, the Egyptian presidency said. Mr Abiy arrived in Cairo to take part in a summit of Sudan's neighbours on Thursday. The Egyptian presidency did not give further details on the meeting between Mr El Sisi and Mr Abiy. A resumption of negotiations would follow Ethiopia's announcement last month that it was preparing for a fourth filling of the dam. It has also sought to reassure Egypt and Sudan that no harm would come to them as a result of the dam.