The UNHCR Global Appeal 2023 sheds light on the escalating displacement crisis in Ethiopia amidst ongoing complex and protracted conflicts. The East and Horn of Africa region has witnessed a significant surge in forcibly displaced individuals, with Ethiopia hosting over 5 million refugees, asylum-seekers, and internally displaced persons in 2023. This sharp increase demonstrates the mounting challenges faced by both the displaced populations and the Ethiopian government, with UNHCR estimating a staggering 117 million forcibly displaced individuals globally in the same year. Historically, Ethiopia has a long-standing history of hosting refugees, dating back to the Ogaden crisis in the 1970s.…
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In the last 50 years, Ethiopia has undergone significant political transformations, starting with the reinstatement of Haile Selassie’s rule in 1941. These changes aimed at modernizing the country and consolidating power, but they ultimately failed to bring stability. Successive governments, including the Derg, the TPLF-led EPRDF, and the current Prosperity Party, have struggled to establish effective governance. State institutions have steadily deteriorated over time. Nationalization, land reform, and radical ideologies implemented by the Derg disrupted traditional systems without offering viable alternatives. The EPRDF’s embrace of ethnic politics exacerbated ethnic tensions and weakened Ethiopian nationalism, leading to a fragile state characterized…
Economic Experts Blame Government Mismanagement for Egypt’s Crisis An array of economic experts are pointing fingers at the Sisi government, claiming that their mishandling of the economy has played a significant role in Egypt’s current massive crisis. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently extended Egypt’s loan programme to a whopping US$8 billion, a move that underscored the severity of the situation. Last month, the World Bank revised Egypt’s economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year down to a mere 2.8 per cent – the lowest in 11 years. The region’s most populous country is grappling with what many are…
According to experts, the current massive crisis in Egypt has been significantly enabled by the severe economic mismanagement of the Sisi government. Last month, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) extended Egypt’s loan program to US$8 billion, highlighting the depth of the economic challenges facing the country. The World Bank recently downgraded Egypt’s economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 2.8 percent, the lowest in 11 years. This marks the third time this year that the international lender has lowered Egypt’s growth projections. The World Bank attributed the decline to the country’s sluggish industrial sector performance, high inflation rate,…
The ambitious Lunar Gateway Programme, a pillar of the collaborative Artemis program led by the United States, is set to establish a cutting-edge space station around the moon. This initiative marks a significant step forward in human space exploration, aiming to deepen interoperability in space through international cooperation. India and the US recently announced the conclusion of the Strategic Framework for Human Spaceflight Cooperation, highlighting their commitment to enhancing collaboration in the realm of space exploration. Additionally, both nations are working towards facilitating advanced training for Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) astronauts at the prestigious NASA Johnson Space Center. The…
Malik Agar, the deputy chairman of the Sudanese Transitional Sovereignty Council, emphasized Sudan’s interest in reviving an agreement to build a Russian navy hub on the Red Sea during the International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg. Sudan and Russia have been engaged in discussions on this agreement for several years since a deal was initially reached in 2017 between Sudan’s former president Omar al-Bashir and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Despite political instability in Sudan preventing the ratification of the contract, recent discussions suggest progress is being made. In late May, the assistant commander-in-chief of the Sudanese army announced that Sudan…
In the wake of recent penalties imposed on Russia, there are discussions underway about the potential for similar sanctions on China, another member of the BRICS alliance. These discussions occur amidst their collaboration with Moscow and their persistent moves to replace the US dollar as their primary trade currency. Responding to the increasing sanctions from the US Department of Treasury, Russia embarked on a drive towards de-dollarization this week. The Moscow Stock Exchange paused trading in US dollars and Euros, escalating the geopolitical contention. Over the past several years, the BRICS alliance has been making strides to enhance its global…
In a significant shift in South African political landscape, the African National Congress (ANC), which recently lost its parliamentary majority in the May election, has reached an agreement to form a government of national unity with other parties. Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected for a second five-year term as president of South Africa following a coalition deal with the centre-right Democratic Alliance (DA) and smaller parties, marking a historic occasion after the ANC’s 30-year rule post-apartheid. The ANC, garnering only 40% of the vote in the recent election, was compelled to negotiate power-sharing arrangements with opposition parties, including former adversaries…
In a recent show of solidified relations, Iraqi President delivered a heartfelt congratulatory message to the Iranian nation and its leader on the revered occasion of Eid al-Adha. This message, reverberating with warm regards and shared sentiments, also contained a poignant expression of sorrow over the untimely demise of former Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi and his companions in a tragic helicopter crash last month. In the course of this telephone interaction, the Iraqi President emphasized and reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the Iraqi government towards strengthening collaboration with Iran across all sectors. Moreover, a special focus was placed on the…
Deborah Colker, a renowned Brazilian dancer, found herself at home last Sunday in Rio de Janeiro, changing the clothes of her 5-year-old grandson, when she suffered a lumbar contraction. Trying to alleviate the sudden pain, she reached out to her doctor, who advised painkillers, antipyretics, warm compresses, and rest. However, Colker is no stranger to pushing through discomfort. The next day, she made a 10-km journey from Jardim Botânico to Glória, answering to her charge at Deborah Colker Dance Company with a warm towel pressed to her lower back. This kind of dedication is necessary in her line of work,…