Ethiopian Military Delegation Meets Russian Defense Officials in Moscow
PM Abiy Ahmed Embarks on Diplomatic Tour Across Europe
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Visits Germany After Rome Talks
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Berlin, Germany, on May 27, following a visit to Rome, where he met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Pope Leo IV. During his time in Italy, Abiy and Meloni discussed ongoing bilateral cooperation, particularly in the sectors of health, agriculture, and cultural heritage, and explored new avenues for collaboration through increased investments. Italy is a key partner in Ethiopia’s development, with Italian companies also involved in the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project.
Tigray Regional Courts Resume Operations After Security Guarantees
Courts in Tigray’s regional capital, Mekelle, have agreed to resume operations on May 29, following discussions with Tigray Interim Regional Administration (IRA) President, Gen Tadesse Worede. The IRA has committed to ensuring the security of judges and legal advocates after courts had suspended operations due to intimidation and harassment, following an incident on May 16 involving a murder trial. The regional Interim Council has raised concerns about continued interference in judicial activities, warning that the situation could exacerbate the ongoing crisis in the region.
Ethiopian Military Delegation Meets Russian Defense Officials in Moscow
A high-level Ethiopian military delegation, led by Chief of Staff Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, met with senior Russian defense officials in Moscow this week. The discussions focused on regional security, military cooperation, and strengthening professional military communications. Both sides agreed to expand future military ties and improve bilateral defense communication. This meeting follows a visit in March by a Russian naval delegation to Ethiopia’s nascent naval facilities in Bishoftu.
UNAIDS Warns of Impact from HIV Program Funding Cuts
Tina Boonto, Director of UNAIDS Ethiopia, has warned that funding cuts to HIV programs in the country have significantly impacted services for people living with HIV. These cuts have raised concerns about the continued availability of medication, testing, and prevention services. Boonto stressed that the cuts risk reversing years of progress in the fight against HIV and highlighted efforts to develop new partnerships for alternative financing. UNAIDS is conducting surveys to assess the immediate impacts of the funding interruptions.
New Civic Organization Launched to Fight Marginalization of Southern Ethiopian Communities
Scholars, activists, and community leaders from southern Ethiopia have launched a new nonpartisan civic organization in the U.S. to address ongoing discrimination against southern Ethiopian communities in political, economic, and social spheres. The organization claims that the historic marginalization of these communities, which were once part of the South Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region (SNNPR), will worsen under the current Prosperity Party leadership. The group aims to support political parties and local civic organizations advocating for the rights of these communities at the national level.
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