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The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) released a draft timeline, noting that pre-election preparations will begin on October 30, 2025, but acknowledged that the schedule could change following consultations with political stakeholders.
The two countries last fought between 1998 and 2000 over the border town of Badme, a conflict that claimed tens of thousands of lives. Although Abiy mended ties with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki after taking office in 2018, that alliance has since fractured, particularly following disputes linked to the peace deal that ended the Tigray conflict in 2022.
The tragic incident occurred early in the morning at Arerti Mariam church in Minjar Sheknora, around 70 kilometres from the capital Addis Ababa, where thousands of worshippers had assembled for the annual Orthodox Christian celebration of St Mary.
Alene was reported to have fallen ill while preparing in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital.
The appeal follows a series of arrests and restrictions targeting reporters in the country. On September 3, three journalists from the private station Sheger FM were detained after covering protests by health workers demanding higher pay.
The spirited display not only earned them a crucial away goal but also boosted morale ahead of the decisive second leg scheduled for Sunday, September 28, at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi.
Kenya has been importing 200 megawatts of hydropower from Ethiopia since 2022 through the 1,045-kilometre Ethiopia–Kenya interconnector.
Ruto is expected to champion fair resource valuation, equitable carbon pricing, and financial reforms aimed at easing Africa’s debt burden while unlocking more climate finance.
Mamo, who was appointed on January 20, 2023, announced his resignation on Wednesday, saying he wanted to explore new challenges beyond government service after more than seven years in public roles.
The new facility, located near Bishoftu town about 45 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa, will be designed to handle 100 million passengers annually, a huge increase from the current airport's capacity.
President Ruto is expected to use the platform to push for increased international cooperation in addressing the global food crisis.
The latest refusal adds to the escalating diplomatic standoff between the two countries, revealing the fragility of regional cooperation amid unresolved territorial disputes.