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Tigray Report Faults Justice Process
1. Tigray Report Faults Justice Process

The Commission of Inquiry on Tigray Genocide (CITG) released a report accusing Ethiopia’s transitional justice process of inefficacy and bias, saying it failed to meet international standards. The report documented widespread sexual and gender-based violence in Tigray, affecting nearly 300,000 women and girls. CITG said the crimes amounted to genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, implicating Ethiopian and Eritrean forces. The Commission called for independent international investigations and survivor-centered rehabilitation.

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Ethiopia Reaffirms Peace Commitment
2. Ethiopia Reaffirms Peace Commitment

Ethiopia reaffirmed its commitment to advancing peace and stability in Africa during the 17th International Training on Post-Conflict Reconstruction in Addis Ababa. The forum, organized by Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ethiopia’s Institute of Foreign Affairs, brought together experts from across the continent. IFA Executive Director Jafar Bedru highlighted Ethiopia’s efforts in National Dialogue and Transitional Justice, while Romanian officials emphasized regional collaboration and combating disinformation to strengthen peacebuilding.

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Prosperity Party Reviews Governance
3. Prosperity Party Reviews Governance

The Prosperity Party (PP) said Ethiopia’s recent progress reflects the impact of coordinated leadership between government and party structures. Speaking at a quarterly performance review forum, PP Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister Adam Farah highlighted achievements from the first quarter of the 2018 Ethiopian fiscal year. He said national projects, regional initiatives, and cooperation among public and private sectors have strengthened development and governance efforts.

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Ethiopia, Egypt Envoys Discuss Ties
4. Ethiopia, Egypt Envoys Discuss Ties

Ethiopian President Taye Atske-Selassie received credentials from Egypt’s newly appointed Ambassador, Dr. Obaida A. El Dandarawy, in Addis Ababa. During their meeting, the two officials discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation in key sectors, including agriculture, industry, and manufacturing. President Taye emphasized that while some technical issues remain, they can be resolved through constructive dialogue and mutual understanding between the two nations.

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Diplomat Urges Egypt, Ethiopia Talks
5. Diplomat Urges Egypt, Ethiopia Talks

Ambassador Tibor Nagy, former US Ambassador to Ethiopia, urged Egypt to shift from political confrontation to technical dialogue with Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Nagy warned that pressure tactics toward Ethiopia are counterproductive and advised Cairo to engage professionally on technical issues. His comments follow renewed tensions amid African Union-led talks. Nagy said Ethiopia’s self-financed hydroelectric dam exemplifies regional cooperation and national determination to boost energy access across Africa.

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Shide Urges Fairer Global Finance
6. Shide Urges Fairer Global Finance

Finance Minister Ahmed Shide called for reforms to create a fairer global financial system that supports debt- and climate-vulnerable nations. Speaking at the V20 Ministerial Dialogue in Washington, D.C., he urged expanded access to concessional financing, climate grants, and debt-for-climate swaps. Shide also met Gavi CEO Dr. Sania Nishtar to discuss strengthening health partnerships, with Gavi noting Ethiopia’s progress in immunization and public health programs.

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