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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Ethiopia Directs Banks to Use Customs Prices for Letters of Credit and Import PermitsEthiopia Directs Banks to Use Customs Prices for Letters of Credit and Import PermitsAddis Ababa, January 25, 2026 (FMC) — National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has directed all banks to apply Ethiopian Customs Commission indicative prices when opening Letters of Credit and issuing import permits for selected imported items, effective January 27, 2026. In a press release issued today, Ethiopia’s central bank said the measure aims to strengthen consistency and ensure data integrity in import-related foreign exchange transactions. The central bank noted that following the implementation of the consolidated Foreign Exchange Directive No. The directive also repealed the previous “minimum price” requirement, assigning banks the responsibility to conduct proper price verification when opening Letters of Credit and processing import permits. During implementation, Ethiopia’s central bank observed that prices used in Letters of Credit by most banks differed significantly from the reference prices applied by the Ethiopian Customs Commission.

Egypt has shifted its public stance on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), with the country’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sweilem, demanding that the dam pay compensation for the damage it has caused to Egypt and Sudan. Speaking during a plenary session of the Egyptian Senate on Sunday, Minister Sweilem said that no dam of GERD’s scale has ever been constructed on the Nile River through unilateral action. He claimed the dam has already reduced Egypt’s share of Nile water by 38 billion cubic meters from its allocated 55 billion cubic meters. According to Sweilem, Egypt’s water demand has now risen to 88.5 billion cubic meters, while its allocated share remains at 55.5 billion cubic meters. “We reuse 23.2 billion cubic meters annually to bridge the water gap, and treatment plants contribute an additional 4.8 billion cubic meters,” he said, adding that Egypt’s per capita water share has fallen to 500 cubic meters—half the global average of 1,000 cubic meters per person.

Ethiopia’s Interests Can Only Be Safeguarded by Ethiopians, Says PM AbiyEthiopia’s Interests Can Only Be Safeguarded by Ethiopians, Says PM AbiyAddis Ababa, January 25, 2026 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has stressed that safeguarding Ethiopia’s national interests and long-term aspirations is an exclusive responsibility of Ethiopians, underscoring that reliance on external actors cannot substitute domestic resolve and action. In a message shared on his official social media platforms this morning, the Prime Minister said protecting Ethiopia’s interests “belongs to no one else but us Ethiopians,” stressing that the role of Ethiopians in this regard is non-transferable. He further noted that while Ethiopia’s friends may extend support, such assistance is voluntary and cannot replace the responsibility borne by Ethiopians themselves. “Whether we like it or not, we must clearly understand that ensuring Ethiopia’s interests and aspirations is a task expected of us Ethiopians, and we must act accordingly,” the Prime Minister said.