An Ethiopian Israeli’s message to Americans: Jewish identity is not black and white
The most important thing about the Anti-Defamation League’s latest “Mamdani Monitor” is that its results were so unsurprising and generated few headlines in New York or anywhere else. That 20% of New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s 400 appointees to various transition committees have ties to anti-Zionist and antisemitic groups –
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February 12, 2026 17:10 UTC
Judge orders ICE to free four immigrants convicted of murder, child sex abuse, DHS says
An Obama appointed federal judge in Louisiana ordered that four criminal illegal immigrants with murder and child sexual abuse convictions be released from ICE custody. Period.”The Department of Homeland Security shared the names and mugshots of the convicted illegal immigrants. Some of them had final orders of removal issued over 30 years ago. Cuban national Luis Gaston-Sanchez was issued a final order of removal on September 24, 2001, per DHS. An immigration judge issued him a final order of removal on September 5, 2024.
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February 12, 2026 15:39 UTC
Ethiopia clinches first G20 creditor deal, secures $97m French support
Ethiopia has secured its first bilateral debt restructuring agreement under the G20 Common Framework, striking a deal with France that unlocks fresh financing and marks a key milestone in the country’s long-running efforts to resolve its sovereign debt crisis. The deal makes France the first member of the Official Creditor Committee (OCC) to finalise a bilateral restructuring agreement with Ethiopia under the G20 Common Framework, a process the Horn of Africa nation entered in early 2021 as debt pressures mounted. Total investment commitments under the Ethiopia–France partnership now exceed $717 million (€600 million), including more than $356 million (€300 million) earmarked for the energy sector to expand and modernise electricity infrastructure. Debt progressBeyond official creditors, Ethiopia is also making progress in negotiations with private bondholders after a prolonged stalemate. With one bilateral deal now secured, attention is turning to whether Ethiopia can maintain momentum with other official creditors — and translate progress on debt into durable economic recovery.
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February 12, 2026 15:35 UTC
Ethiopia, World Bank Group Reaffirm Strong Partnership in High-Level Talks
Ethiopia and the World Bank Group have reaffirmed their strong partnership and shared commitment to advancing inclusive and sustainable economic transformation following high-level consultations held today in Addis Ababa. Ethiopia's Minister of Finance, Ahmed Shide, met with Anna Bjerde, World Bank Managing Director of Operations, and Ndiame Diop, World Bank Vice President for the East and Southern Africa Region, to review progress under Ethiopia's ongoing macroeconomic reform program and discuss priorities for sustaining growth and stability. Addis Ababa, February 11, 2026 (ENA)--The discussions focused on strengthening macroeconomic stability, accelerating private sector-led growth, and promoting inclusive development. She reaffirmed the World Bank Group's commitment to supporting Ethiopia's reform agenda and long-term development priorities, including scaling up support for private sector growth and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The high-level meeting forms part of an ongoing strategic dialogue between Ethiopia and the World Bank Group, reflecting a shared commitment to fostering inclusive growth, private sector-led development, and sustainable economic progress.
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February 12, 2026 15:33 UTC
Africa: AU Commissioner Vilakati Applauds Ethiopia's Wheat Milestone, Pushes Digital Agriculture to Shape Africa's Future
The African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment, Moses Vilakati, has praised Ethiopia's agricultural progress, describing its emergence as a wheat exporter as a major milestone for the continent. Reflecting on Ethiopia's agricultural transformation, Vilakati noted the remarkable journey the country has taken in strengthening its food production systems. According to Vilakati, digital transformation is reshaping African agriculture by improving farmers' access to timely information, strengthening climate resilience, and enabling smarter, data-driven decision-making. Central to this effort is the AU Digital Agriculture Strategy 2024-2030, which provides a continental framework for scaling digital tools across agricultural value chains. Following the successful conclusion of the inaugural AU Digital Agriculture Conference, the African Union Commission reaffirmed its commitment to institutionalizing digital innovation within Africa's agricultural sector.
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February 12, 2026 14:51 UTC
Cairo’s new defense chief and cabinet 'reset' are a tactical retreat from the Abraham Accords
The sweeping cabinet reshuffle finalized on Wednesday—a frantic reordering of 14 ministerial portfolios—is being marketed by the Egyptian state as a "fresh start" for an ailing economy. It is a glaring admission of domestic failure and a strategic retreat into the archaic habits of a bygone era. 1 View gallery Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi ( Photo: Benoit Tessier/Pool/Reuters )The headline of this reshuffle is the sudden elevation of Lieutenant General Ashraf Salem Zaher to the post of defense minister. The "new blood" Sisi has introduced elsewhere is already mired in the very rot it was supposed to fix. Rashwan’s new mandate will undoubtedly be to sanitize the regime’s failures and target any "foreign-funded" research that dares to point out the obvious: the Sisi regime is a hollowed-out military-industrial complex with a starving, frustrated population.
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February 12, 2026 14:49 UTC
Travel warning for paradise destination following chikungunya outbreak | How to protect yourself
The Seychelles, one of the Indian Ocean’s most sought-after exotic destinations, is now under a Level 2 travel notice from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) due to an outbreak of chikungunya. The Level 2 alert — “Practice Enhanced Precautions” — does not advise against travel but calls for increased caution, particularly to avoid mosquito bites. The agency noted that death from the disease is rare, but there is no specific treatment for the virus. Earlier this month, China reported its largest-ever mainland chikungunya outbreak , with more than 7,700 cases in Guangdong province in the south. Chikungunya is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes , including the Asian tiger mosquito.
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February 12, 2026 14:24 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines revenue jumps 14% - CAJ News Africa
“The airline has remained on a growth trajectory through generating higher revenue, expanding international networks, increasing passenger and freight services and adding modern aircraft to its fleet,” Tasew said. Ethiopian Airlines currently operates a modern fleet of 170 aircraft and flew a total of 333,600 hours during the six-month reporting period. The carrier transported 10.64 million passengers across more than 145 international destinations, reinforcing its position as the continent’s aviation powerhouse. Ethiopian Airlines has invested heavily in cargo infrastructure and freighter aircraft, strengthening supply chains across the continent and supporting African exports. Its continued fleet modernisation, route expansion and diversified revenue streams position it as a key player not only in Africa but in global aviation markets.
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February 12, 2026 14:08 UTC
Ethiopia Playing Leading Role in Sustainability, Availabilty of Water: ECOSOCC Head
Addis Ababa, February 12, 2026 (ENA)—Ethiopia, driven by the right leadership and right policies, is playing a leading role in the sustainability and availability of water, African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) Secretariat Head William Carew said. In an exclusive interview with ENA, the Head noted that the leadership role the Government of Ethiopia has been playing is very fundamental for the African Union as a whole. According to him, it is crucial to have a continental framework that actually addresses the whole issue of water and sanitation within the continent. “That is a significant number, and it all boils down to leadership and having the right policies in place. “It is about having the right leadership, having a political will and the political commitment; and then having the right policies in place.
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February 12, 2026 12:32 UTC
Aman Fissehatsion, Founder Of EBS TV In Ethiopia, Passes Away
Aman Fissehatsion, the founder and Chief Executive of EBS Television in Ethiopia, has sadly passed away after a period of illness, according to a statement from the network. The broadcaster confirmed on Wednesday that Aman passed away while undergoing medical treatment. “Although today we mourn his loss as a family and as a network, Aman’s vision will endure,” the statement highlighted. Connecting the DiasporaEstablished in 2008, EBS (Ethiopian Broadcasting Service) is renowned for transforming satellite television for Ethiopians worldwide. Under Aman’s guidance, the station shifted its programming focus to lifestyle, entertainment, and cultural content, moving away from the heavily state-centric news cycles that had long characterised Ethiopian media.
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February 12, 2026 12:25 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines reports robust revenue growth
Ethiopian Airlines is soaring into 2026 with strong momentum after posting a 14% jump in half-year revenue, reaching $4.4 billion in the first six months of its financial year. This impressive growth is fueled by a clear expansion strategy, including launching new destinations, increasing flight frequencies, and adding seven new aircraft to its rapidly expanding fleet of about 150 planes. The airline’s ambitious vision extends far beyond current operations, as it solidifies its future with major investments. It recently placed an order for nine Boeing 787 Dreamliners to meet rising demand for long-haul travel and has broken ground on a monumental $12.5 billion airport project, slated to become the continent’s largest upon completion.
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February 12, 2026 10:41 UTC
Standard Bank says ambition to action
Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking is organizing the 2nd African Markets Conference (AMC26) in Cape Town and available by livestreaming. The theme is “mobilising global capital at scale” and covers: 1. Financing Africa’s infrastructure and energy stability, 2. Deepening African capital markets and mobilising private capital. Deepening African capital markets and mobilising private capital: Enhancing domestic liquidity, improving regulatory transparency and expanding access for institutional investors. The discussion is reframed from access to affordability, credibility and structure, with related perceived risk premium and the development of capital markets.
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February 12, 2026 10:25 UTC
No injuries as Somali passenger plane veers off runway after crash-landing
A plane carrying 55 passengers and crew veered off the runway at Somalia’s main airport onto the nearby shoreline on Tuesday during an emergency landing. The Civil Aviation Authorities said the pilot reported a problem 15 minutes after take-off from Mogadishu’s Aden Abdulle International Airport and requested permission to return. It then tried to touch down but overran the runway before coming to rest in shallow water in the Indian Ocean. No one was injured in the incident which left the Fokker 50 aircraft with a broken wing and nose. The African Union’s mission in Somalia wrote on X that emergency responders together with AU and UN troops were quickly deployed to help with rescue efforts.
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February 11, 2026 11:41 UTC
UN rights chief urges Ethiopia and Eritrea to de‑escalate tensions
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, on Tuesday called on both Ethiopia and Eritrea to take urgent steps towards de-escalation, amid the precarious situation in the Tigray region,” the UN Human Rights Spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani told the bi-weekly press conference in Geneva today (10 Feb). This comes after Ethiopia accused Eritrea of a massacre in Tigray and further called on its military to exit its territory. “Recent fighting between the Ethiopian army and regional forces has highlighted the risk of a deepening human rights crisis in the north of the country.”“The situation remains highly volatile, and we fear that it will deteriorate, worsening the region’s already precarious human rights and humanitarian situation,” Shamdasani said. “There must be concerted and sustained efforts by all parties, with the help of the international community, to de-escalate tensions before it is too late. “The High Commissioner has also expressed concern at recent tensions between Ethiopia and neighbouring Eritrea, warning that they risked exacerbating the already serious human rights and humanitarian challenges in both countries, and across the wider Horn of Africa.”
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February 11, 2026 11:13 UTC
UN rights chief urges 'de-escalation' in Ethiopia's Tigray region
The UN has called on all parties in Ethiopia to take urgent steps to reduce tensions in the Tigray region. Recent clashes have raised concerns about a potential return to conflict between Ethiopian forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front, whose previous fighting resulted in at least 600,000 deaths, according to the African Union. Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson, UN Human Rights Office said "The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk calls on all parties to take urgent steps towards de-escalation amid the precarious situation in the Tigray region.”The office highlighted that recent fighting has increased the risk of a worsening human rights and humanitarian crisis in northern Ethiopia.
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February 11, 2026 09:59 UTC