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Ethiopia: Crumbling of Rentier Fortress – Ethiopia’s Maritime Pivot, Decline of Djibouti’s Monopoly
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — For much of the past three decades, the political economy of the Horn of Africa rested on a fragile but durable arrangement: Ethiopia’s overwhelming dependence on Djibouti as its primary maritime gateway and Djibouti’s ability to convert geography into political and economic leverage. That arrangement is now in terminal decline.
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Ethiopia: Ethiopia Declines to Renew Reuters Correspondents’ Accreditation After Report Alleging RSF Training Camp
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — The government of Ethiopia has declined to renew accreditation for three Addis Abeba-based journalists from Reuters and withdrawn the accreditation to cover the 39th African Union (AU) Summit, days after the news agency published an investigative report alleging Ethiopia is hosting a training facility linked to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces
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Sudan: RSF Violations During Capture of El Fasher Amount to War Crimes and Possible Crimes Against Humanity – UN Report
[United Nations in Sudan] The Rapid Support Forces unleashed “a wave of intense violence … shocking in its scale and brutality” during its final offensive to capture the besieged city of El Fasher last October, committing widespread atrocities that amount to war crimes and possible crimes against humanity, says a report published Friday by the
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Sudan: Amid Ramadan Truce Push, Quintet Condemns Sudan’s Sieges, Drone Strikes, Civilian Carnage
[Reporter] A coalition of international powers on Thursday issued an urgent condemnation of escalating military operations in Sudan, warning that sieges, drone strikes, and attacks on civilian infrastructure are pushing the country toward further atrocities.
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Rwanda: DR Congo Crisis – What’s the Main Challenge Facing AU Mediators?
[New Times] As African leaders prepare to meet in Addis Ababa for the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Summit from February 14-15, observers say the crisis in eastern DR Congo may be among issues to be discussed as part of its long-term goal of silencing the guns on the continent.
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The Best Valentine’s Day Packaging of 2026: From Waffle House to LEGO Penguins in Love
Discover the best Valentine’s Day packaging of 2026. From “Love in this Economy” candies to luxury cheese bouquets and LEGO sets, explore the top design trends and brand collaborations redefining romance this year. The post The Best Valentine’s Day Packaging of 2026: From Waffle House to LEGO Penguins in Love appeared first on DIELINE.
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Africa: AUC Chairperson This Morning Conferred With H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi
[African Union] The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, this morning conferred with H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi, on the margins of the 39th AU Summit at the AU Headquarters.
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Kenya: Communications Authority Activates Kenya’s First Digital Sound Broadcasting Trial in Nairobi
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has facilitated the activation of Kenya’s first trial Digital Sound Broadcasting (DSB) signal for radio services in Nairobi, marking a major milestone as the world celebrates World Radio Day 2026.
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Sudan: International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers
[Darfur Network for Human Rights] On the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers, the Darfur Network for Human Rights (DNHR) reiterates the urgent importance of protecting children from the ravages of war, as we witness the staggering scale of today’s conflict in Sudan and its devastating impact on children.
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Uganda: UN Climate Chief Says New Era of Action Offers Economic Lifeline for Countries Like Uganda
[Nile Post] The Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Simon Stiell, has called for a decisive shift from climate pledges to large-scale implementation, arguing that a new era of global action could provide economic stability and development opportunities for countries like Uganda.