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Ethiopia: How National Army Battlefield Report, Fano Statements in Feb-March Lay Bare the Persistence and Intensity of Ongoing War in Amhara Region
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — More than two and a half years after the armed confrontation erupted in Ethiopia’s Amhara region in April 2023, developments from early 2026 underscore not only the persistence of the war but also its deeply complex nature.
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Eritrea: PM Abiy Issues Stern Warning to Eritrea, Says Further Attempt to Harm Ethiopia ‘Will Be the Last’
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has warned that Ethiopia will not tolerate what he described as any further attempt by the Eritrean government to destabilize the country, saying a renewed effort to do so “will be the last.”
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Ethiopia: Shrinking Press Freedom, Civic Space Undermine Free and Fair Election, Group of 41 Countries Cautions Ethiopia
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — A group of 41 countries has expressed concern over what it described as a shrinking civic space and deteriorating press freedom in Ethiopia, cautioning that ongoing restrictions on fundamental rights risk undermining the conduct of free and fair elections as the country prepares for national polls scheduled for June.
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Tanzania: Tanzania Unveils a Crystal-Clear Image of Electoral Process Sabotage
[Daily News] Geneva — THE Tanzanian government has rejected what it described as one-sided and unverified accounts, saying some of the statements refer to incidents that occurred during the October Elections, without naming the individuals or groups allegedly involved in disrupting the electoral process.
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Tanzania: Tanzania Issues a Security Alert to Its Citizens Staying in the Middle East
[Daily News] Dodoma — THE Tanzanian government has issued an urgent security advisory to its citizens in the Middle East, warning them to suspend travel, remain indoors where possible and stay clear of military or security installations as tensions continue to escalate across the region.
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Kenya: President Ruto Commends Sh80bn National-Nairobi County Pact to Transform City Infrastructure and Services
[Capital FM] Nairobi — President William Ruto has praised the partnership between the National Government and Nairobi City County, highlighting that the KSh80 billion cooperation pact will tackle critical urban challenges, including inadequate water supply, poor sewage systems, unreliable connectivity, and deteriorating road networks.
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Kenya: Track Queen Faith Kipyegon Headlines Laureus 2026 Nominees
[Capital FM] Nairobi — For the third consecutive year, Faith Kipyegon has been shortlisted for the most prestigious individual honor in sports: the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year.
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Africa: Israel Embassy in Kenya Warns Iran Missile Range Extends Beyond Israel, Across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Embassy of Israel in Kenya has warned that Iran’s ballistic missile capabilities extend far beyond Israel’s borders, with ranges that could reach large parts of the Middle East, sections of Europe, and parts of Africa.
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Kenya: Govt to Meet Funeral Costs for Late MP Ng’eno and All Crash Victims
[Capital FM] Nairobi — President William Ruto says the government will cater for all the funeral expenses of the Emurua Dikirr MP Johanna Ng’eno and the five people who died in the crash.
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Kenya: Employment Court Flags Irregularities in TSC Disciplinary Process
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Employment and Labour Relations Court sitting in Kisumu has cleared the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) of wrongdoing in a wide-ranging employment dispute, while faulting aspects of the disciplinary process undertaken by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).