Ethiopians head to polls as millions excluded from elections
Ethiopians head to polls as millions excluded from elections.

Ethiopians head to polls as millions excluded from elections.





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Sudan’s army says it retook a vital town in southeastern Blue Nile state and inflicted heavy losses on the RSF.
Sudan recalls its ambassador to Addis Ababa as drone attacks shatter sense of calm after years of civil war.

Sudan has recalled its ambassador to Addis Ababa, accusing Ethiopia of being behind attacks on Khartoum’s airport.
Sudan claims it has evidence that four drone attacks have been launched from Ethiopia with UAE-supplied drones.
Announcement from Tigray’s main political party has sparked concern over the potential resumption of a deadly conflict.
Authorities have said most of those who died were found buried in mud.
Israeli President Herzog is in Addis Ababa days after high-level delegations from Turkiye and Saudi Arabia also visited.
As tensions escalate between Ethiopia and Eritrea, would new conflict position Addis Ababa against Tigray’s leadership?

UNSG Antonio Guterres spoke to Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa and said Africa should have a permanent seat on the UNSC.

Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairman of African Union Commission, says the “extermination” of the Palestinian people must end.