The use of a computer tablet to communicate with officials may mean less human-to-human contact but the authorities believe that the SPS could increase access to the police in places where there may not be enough personnel to man a fully fledged station.

Sudan’s army-aligned government has accused Ethiopia of involvement in recent drone strikes, saying attacks launched “from inside Ethiopian territory” targeted sites in Sudan in February and March. In a statement on Monday, Sudan’s foreign ministry warned Ethiopian authorities of what it called the consequences of these “hostile acts,” describing the incidents as “clear aggression.” The statement did not specify who carried out the attacks, how many occurred, or which locations were hit. It marks the first time Khartoum has officially accused Ethiopia of interference in Sudan’s nearly three-year-long war between the regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Sudanese officials have also accused the United Arab Emirates of increasing arms shipments via Ethiopia to the RSF since late 2025, allegations Abu Dhabi denies. Amid fears of regional spillover, Chad has closed its border with Sudan.

Addis Ababa — Diplomats from Norway and Bangladesh have emphasized that Ethiopia's pursuit of sea access is a legitimate and essential step toward the nation's economic progress. Their remarks align with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's stance that the pursuit of maritime access must follow a lawful, peaceful, and mutually beneficial path. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedInThe ambassadors noted that their respective countries understand the strategic necessity of maritime access for a nation of Ethiopia's scale. We certainly recognize the importance of sea access for such a large country," the Ambassador noted. Bangladesh's Ambassador, Air Vice Marshal Sitwat Nayeem, on his part underlined the critical link between maritime access and global commerce.

The training gathered 40 participants, including officials from the Ethiopian Customs Commission, Immigration and Citizenship Service, Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Federal Police, Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration, and Ethiopian Police University. Federal and Regional trade and border management officials and representatives from the Small-Scale Cross-Border Trade Association, IOM Ethiopia, and IOM’s Special Liaison Office to the African Union Commission and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa also attended. “Managing migration and cross-border trade efficiently is both a priority and a challenge,” said Tewodros Getachew, IOM Ethiopia National Programme Officer for Immigration and Border Governance. In collaboration with national partners, IOM is developing a cross-border trade training manual tailored to Ethiopia’s specific needs. These tools aim to address operational challenges at border points and support Ethiopia’s rollout of its border trade implementation with Djibouti.

EU asylum applications down but Iran concerns mountBRUSSELSAsylum applications to the EU dropped by almost 20 percent in 2025, the bloc's asylum agency said on Tuesday, warning however that a crisis in Iran could result in refugee movements of "unprecedented magnitude." The country is home to about 2.5 million refugees, mainly Afghan nationals, according to the UN refugee agency. The 27-nation bloc plus Switzerland and Norway (EU+) received around 822,000 asylum applications in 2025, down 19 percent on the previous year. The country is home to about 2.5 million refugees, mainly Afghan nationals, according to the UN refugee agency. The 27-nation bloc plus Switzerland and Norway (EU+) received around 822,000 asylum applications in 2025, down 19 percent on the previous year.

Addis Ababa — The Ministry of Planning and Development has announced that the triple planetary crisis, comprising climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, is severely threatening food security across Eastern Africa. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedInHe noted that Eastern Africa is grappling with erratic weather patterns, prolonged droughts and accelerating ecosystem degradation. He added that Ethiopia's selection to host COP32 in November 2027 reflects the country's expanding role in global climate leadership. Despite these efforts, Seyoum cautioned that global climate and environmental finance remain far below what is required. "For Eastern Africa, GEF financing must unlock transformative change," he said, urging participants to enhance access to funding, prioritize country driven and results oriented projects and strengthen regional partnerships to confront the triple planetary crisis.

Former Senegalese president, Macky Sall, has officially entered the race to become the United Nations’ new Secretary-General. The world body on Monday confirmed that Sall, who led the country from 2012 to 2024, was nominated for the top job by Burundi. The world body will elect a new Secretary-General, to replace outgoing chief Antonio Guterres, this year for a five-year term starting on 1 January 2027. Sall joins two other formally nominated candidates: former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet and Argentine diplomat Rafael Grossi, who currently heads the International Atomic Energy Agency. This election comes amid a growing push for the United Nations to choose the first female secretary-general in its 80-year historyThe Security Council must begin the selection process by the end of July.

Notable airlines that cancelled services included Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, Air France, British Airways, Syria Air, Air India, Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir, Lufthansa and Ethiopia Airlines. However, other airlines such as Saudi Arabian Airlines are still operating flights to the kingdom, as Saudi Arabia has not officially closed its airspace despite regional disruptions. Saudi airspace continues to receive civilian flights even amid heightened tensions following retaliatory strikes in the Middle East. However, a pilgrim currently in Saudi Arabia, Hussein Olugbon, said daily activities in the holy land remain unaffected. “Although the issue is a very serious one, here in Saudi Arabia everyone is just carrying on.

Somaliland's Israel deal could put Berbera port at riskBERBERASomaliland says its recognition by Israel could be a boon for its Berbera port. Berbera port on the Gulf of Aden has been transformed by the UAE firm DP World over the past decade into a state-of-the-art facility on one of the world's busiest trade routes. And Israel's recent decision to recognize Somaliland's independence promises a "tremendous increase," said port authority director Ali Diriye Ahmed, already envisioning an expansion of the port. The UAE, which has been targeted this weekend by Iranian missiles, not only runs Berbera port but also has a nearby military base that it has recently expanded. Experts say the UAE was a key player in Israel's recognition of Somaliland, and it is possible that Israeli forces are already present in the Berbera military base.

United Nations’ Historic Africa Hall after the renovation by Architectus Conrad Garget. Image © Rory GardinerIn January 2026, the World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize was awarded to Australian firm Architectus for their conservation of the Africa Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The award recognizes that Modernist buildings, once seen as a vanguard of architecture, are falling into disrepair and are underappreciated by the public. The prize also spotlights Ethiopia's rich Modernist inventory, which marks its continental role in the mid and late twentieth century. The Italian occupation later continued this process.

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Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. McClain said in an Instagram post that she followed a police escort, official lead vehicle and a media motorcycle off the course for about one kilometer. “I had to come to a stop, make a tight & complete u-turn & run back onto course as a national championship title & a world team spot slipped away,” she wrote. McClain and three other runners who followed the lead vehicle appealed after their protest of the order of finish was rejected. The USATF said lead vehicles are provided and managed by the local organizing committee, which was the Atlanta Track Club.

The government is invoking the legacy of Adwa as it mobilizes support amid growing strains with neighboring Eritrea over access to the sea. Mulatwa Wolde described securing port access and national prosperity as “a contemporary Adwa,” urging Ethiopians to unite peacefully to restore access to the sea. Ethiopia became landlocked in 1993 when Eritrea gained independence, taking with it the vital port of Assab. Veteran Beta Duguma said Ethiopia’s historical influence underscored the importance of unity in securing access to the Red Sea. Critics, however, warn the push risks inflaming tensions with Asmara, as Addis Ababa accuses Eritrea of backing rebel groups to destabilize Ethiopia.

Ethiopia can play international fixtures at home for the first time in five years after the Confederation of African Football approved the use of its Dire Dawa Stadium on Monday. The East African country of 130 million people has been forced to play matches abroad since 2021 after Caf declared that all three of its main stadiums -- in Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar and Dire Dawa -- failed to meet international standards. From now, Dire Dawa international stadium will be able to host matches of the national team," the EFF said on its website. "This modern stadium was built through cooperation between Dire Dawa city administration and the Ethiopian Football Federation, and it is prepared to serve national and international competitions." Ethiopia, which hosted the Africa Cup of Nations in 1976, finished fifth in group A of the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers, securing just nine points from 10 matches.

Ethiopia generated US$288.48 million from horticulture exports during the first seven months of the current Ethiopian fiscal year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. The ministry held a consultative meeting with relevant institutions and local and foreign investors active in horticulture to review sector performance. Addisu stated that horticulture, alongside coffee, remains a priority export commodity due to its contribution to foreign exchange earnings. He added that efforts are underway to increase productivity by strengthening private sector participation and improving sector coordination. They called for intervention to maintain export performance and meet annual targets.