Israel kills three Palestinians in Gaza as last Israeli captive is returned; U.S. protests escalate after Minnesota ICU nurse is executed by border patrol agent; Mass graves in Khartoum
At least seven Palestinians are killed and at least seven wounded in Israeli attacks in Gaza over the weekend, with at least three Palestinians reportedly killed on Monday. Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt to reopen in the coming days, as Israeli police officer Ran Gvili’s remains are recovered by Israeli forces. The Rapid Support Forces and Sudan People’s Liberation Movement–North launch attacks in Blue Nile. Israeli strike on Shawwa Tower injures four: Four Palestinians were injured Sunday after Israeli forces struck the radio transmitter atop the Shawwa Tower in Gaza City, according to Al Jazeera Mubasher. This arrangement reportedly allows Israel to undermine Hamas in areas Israeli forces are barred from directly entering under the ceasefire.
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January 26, 2026 15:45 UTC
Ethiopia declares end of first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak
Addis Ababa—The Government of Ethiopia has officially declared the end of its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) following the completion of enhanced surveillance and the mandatory follow-up period, with no new confirmed cases reported for consecutive 42 days. Three health workers were infected during the outbreak; two died and one recovered, highlighting both the severity of Marburg virus disease and the critical importance of infection prevention and control measures. Ensuring the consistent application of standard Marburg virus disease response protocols was another core component of WHO’s support. “Sustaining preparedness remains essential to protect the population from future public health threats.”The response was further enabled by Ethiopia’s prior investments in public health preparedness, including strengthened laboratory capacity, disease surveillance systems, a trained surge workforce and coordination through the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre. “Ethiopia’s response to the Marburg outbreak underscores the importance of sustained preparedness and effective coordination.”National authorities and partners are implementing follow-up programmes to support Marburg survivors as part of recovery efforts and preparedness planning.
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January 26, 2026 14:51 UTC
Ethiopia declares end to Marburg virus disease outbreak
The Ethiopian government has declared the end to the its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) today. The completion of enhanced surveillance and the mandatory follow-up period, with no new confirmed cases reported for consecutive 42 days. The outbreak was first confirmed on 14 November 2025 in Jinka, South Ethiopia Region. A total of 14 confirmed cases were reported during the outbreak, including nine deaths and five recoveries. Marburg virus disease is a severe and often fatal illness caused by the Marburg virus.
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January 26, 2026 12:29 UTC
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD): The American Initiative and Protecting Sudan’s Interests
A research paper titled “An Adaptive Approach to Flood Management in the Eastern Nile” was presented at the “Enhancing Flood Forecasting and Early Warning in the Eastern Nile” forum held in Addis Ababa in August 2018. This paper was co-authored and co-presented with Dr. Youssef Ibrahim, the former Acting Executive Director of the Eastern Nile Technical Office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), whose construction began in 2011 at an estimated cost of $4-5 billion, is Ethiopia’s largest power project. Recent developments combine political and diplomatic efforts with a practical technical vision, offering Sudan an opportunity to advance its national interests. Combining politics, engineering, and national interest is the cornerstone for achieving water security and regional stability in the Eastern Nile Basin.
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January 26, 2026 09:29 UTC
Egypt to adopt restrictions on children’s social media use to fight ‘digital chaos’
Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ShareCAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s Parliament is looking into ways to regulate children’s use of social media platforms to combat what lawmakers called “digital choas,” following some western countries that are considering banning young teenagers from social media. In December, Australia became the first country to ban social media for children younger than 16. The British government said it will consider banning young teenagers from social media while tightening laws designed to protect children from harmful content and excessive screen time. French President Emmanuel Macron urged his government to fast-track the legal process to ensure a social media ban for children under 15 can be enforced at the start of the next school year in September.
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January 26, 2026 09:26 UTC
Awassa at a Crossroads: Federal City Status as a Path to Economic Revival, Accountability and National Balance
It served as the capital city of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples (SNNP) Region of southern Ethiopia. Federal City Status: Restoring Governance and AccountabilityEstablishing Awassa as a federal city is not just a political decision. Economic and Fiscal Benefits for the NationThe federal government of Ethiopia is recognizing Awassa as a major contributor to federal revenue by granting it federal city status. Furthermore, developing a federal city like Awassa would alleviate some of the pressure caused by this rapid growth within the capital. Making Awassa a federal city would therefore be the most realistic way to reverse this trajectory.
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January 26, 2026 08:59 UTC
The Paradox of Eskinder and Eskinderian in Fano Struggle
However, his involvement in the Fano struggle is marked by paradox and remains highly controversial. One of the main reasons for this was the emergence of his admirers—die-hard Eskinder supporters, often referred to as Eskinderian. Eskinder and Eskinderian real political DNALet us state the obvious from the outset: the Amhara Fano struggle is an existential struggle. Given this situation, it is difficult to understand how he continued to present himself as a meaningful force within the Amhara Fano movement. His supporters too have to keep their lane and take time to reflect and support the Amhara Fano struggle constructively.
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January 26, 2026 08:59 UTC
ETHIOPIA: Christians Gather for Annual Unity Prayer Service, Renewing Call to Be “One Body, One Spirit” – Cisa News Africa
CISAADDIS ABABA, JANUARY 26, 2026 (CISA) – Christians from across Ethiopia’s rich and diverse ecclesial landscape came together on January 24, 2026, at the Bible Society of Ethiopia for the annual Christian Unity Prayer Service, a significant moment of shared worship, reflection, and commitment to reconciliation. The presence of international clergy and visitors further highlighted the universal dimension of the call to Christian unity. Marked by an atmosphere of reverence and fraternity, the service emphasized baptism as the common foundation of Christian identity. Church leaders urged Christians to look beyond doctrinal and historical differences and to work together for the common good. The ecumenical service concluded with a collective prayer for Ethiopia, invoking the guidance of the Holy Spirit to strengthen the “one Body” of Christ and to renew the Church’s mission of love, service, and faithful witness in society.
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January 26, 2026 08:49 UTC
Ethiopia: ECMA Issues Draft Rules for Investment Protection Fund Focused on Retail Investors
The Ethiopian Capital Markets Authority (ECMA) has released draft rules to establish an Investment Protection Fund aimed primarily at compensating small private investors in cases of broker related misconduct while excluding large corporations and institutional investors from coverage. The draft regulation was presented during a stakeholder forum and is anchored in Article 103 of the Capital Market Proclamation No. Under the proposal, the fund would provide compensation for losses arising from a broker’s negligence, fraud, or insolvency. To support recovery of paid-out funds, the draft includes a mechanism to reward information that helps locate or identify hidden or misappropriated assets linked to broker failures. The draft rules are part of broader efforts to develop Ethiopia’s emerging capital market infrastructure and improve confidence among first-time retail investors.
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January 26, 2026 08:31 UTC
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January 25, 2026 19:21 UTC
The federal domain as the last stronghold of Ethiopia’s language policy crises
Some even state that the new post-EPRDF Ethiopian language policy is the first language policy in the country. The USA, for instance, did not state its language policy in any legal document, including its constitution, yet its language policy is known as “the no language policy policy”. Yes, Ethiopia is multilingual, and that is why it needs to have a multilingual federal language policy model. There is no problem with territorial language policy, yet what is important is to devise a mechanism of horizontal link among the different language policy regions. We already have a multilingual language policy with some challenges within the federal domain-the federal domain being monolingual.
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January 25, 2026 16:53 UTC
Egypt's FM welcomes US envoy for talks in Cairo on boosting bilateral cooperation
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty welcomed U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to Cairo on Sunday for talks on bolstering the strategic partnership between Egypt and the United States. The two men reviewed key regional files, including Gaza, Sudan, and the Horn of Africa. On Sudan, Cairo called for a humanitarian truce, safe corridors, and a Sudanese-led political process that preserves the country’s unity and institutions. He also reaffirmed that the Nile is Egypt’s lifeline and vowed cooperation with Nile Basin states over the disputed Grand Ethiopian River Dam. Egypt and Sudan are both concerned the dam on could reduce the flow of water to the country, causing water shortages.
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January 25, 2026 15:30 UTC
UAE Participates in Ethiopia’s Air Force Anniversary Celebrations, with Latest Aircrafts
Sudanhorizon – AgenciesThe United Arab Emirates has participated with a significant air force presence in the celebrations held by Ethiopia on Saturday to mark 90th anniversary of the Ethiopian Air Force. The celebrations featured an exceptional air show, reflecting the advanced level of military cooperation between the two countries. According to Russia Today Arabic, the display included aircraft from the UAE Air Force, among them the Dassault Mirage 2000, a French-made multirole fighter jet, and the Boeing AH-64 Apache, an American-made attack helicopter equipped with advanced surveillance systems and guided missiles. Ethiopia celebrated the 90th anniversary of its Air Force with events under the theme “Black Lion Air.” The Ethiopian Air Force was officially established in 1935 and is one of the oldest air forces in Africa. According to Ethiopian media, the UAE has significantly contributed to developing the capabilities of the Ethiopian Air Force by supplying advanced training aircraft and providing technical support.
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January 25, 2026 15:24 UTC
Ethiopia and the Migrant Crisis Causing Death (Religious Persecution) – Modern Tokyo Times
While some may find greater protection from persecution in Europe, Ethiopian migrants often face severe hardship when passing through or arriving in Yemen and Saudi Arabia. Human rights organizations have documented cases in which Saudi border guards allegedly killed Ethiopian migrants attempting to cross from Yemen. In Yemen, religious freedom is also severely limited, and conversion from Islam is prohibited under local Sharia based law. Ethiopian migrants are likewise affected by these entrenched patterns, rooted in centuries of historical exploitation and dehumanization. Modern Tokyo News is part of the Modern Tokyo Times grouphttp://moderntokyotimes.com Modern Tokyo Times – International News and Japan Newshttp://sawakoart.com – Sawako Utsumi and her website – Modern Tokyo Times artisthttps://moderntokyonews.com Modern Tokyo News – Tokyo News and International NewsPLEASE JOIN ON TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/MTT_News Modern Tokyo TimesPLEASE JOIN ON FACEBOOKhttp://facebook.com/moderntokyotimes
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January 25, 2026 11:26 UTC
Africa Report flags Ethiopia’s low farm productivity, calls for tech-led transformation
Authors argue that this underinvestment directly limits total factor productivity (TFP) – the efficiency with which land, labour and capital are used – and slows structural transformation. It highlights digital agriculture, artificial intelligence, geospatial tools, improved seeds, biotechnology, mechanisation, modern irrigation, insect farming and aquaponics as proven or emerging solutions that could raise yields, cut losses and build resilience if properly deployed. The report repeatedly notes that technology alone will not transform Ethiopia’s agrifood system without stronger institutions, coherent policies and lower transaction costs. It calls for stronger use of digital tools, geospatial data and real-time information systems to track yields, climate risks, market flows and investment impacts. They also demonstrate how targeted use of digital tools, intelligent input management and value-chain integration improved efficiency and competitiveness.
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January 25, 2026 10:52 UTC