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News: #Germany reaffirms support for #Ethiopia’s peace building, Pretoria Agreement during FM Wadephul’s visit German Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (Phd) has reaffirmed Germany’s support for Ethiopia’s peace building efforts and the full implementation of the #Pretoria Peace Agreement during talks with Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos (PhD) in Addis Abeba, as part of his official visit to Ethiopia on Thursday, 22 January 2026. According to a statement from the German Embassy in Addis Abeba, Wadephul and Gedion underscored the importance of deepening bilateral relations, building on 120 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries. During his visit, Wadephul met with Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer Mesfin Tasew and toured the airline’s cargo terminal at Bole International Airport, highlighting German involvement in infrastructure projects financed by KfW IPEX-Bank. He was also briefed on the #Bishoftu International.... Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=54713

Residents allege hardship after #uncompensated displacement linked to #Bishoftu airport project; city administration #denies claims Residents of Abu Sera say they are facing hardship after being displaced without compensation in connection with the Bishoftu International Airport construction project, claims rejected by the Bishoftu City Administration. Residents who spoke to Addis Standard said they were displaced from the Abu Lugna area after their land was taken for the airport project but alleged they received neither compensation nor replacement housing they were told would be provided. The city administration, however, said it had not received such complaints. https://addisstandard.com/?p=55097

News: #PM_Abiy lays foundation for #Africa’s largest Airport; #OLF describes project as extension of 2014 “Master Plan,” demands equity Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the #Bishoftu International Airport, poised to become Africa’s largest aviation hub, while the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) condemned the project as involving “forced displacement,” alleging that thousands of residents are being uprooted and demanding ownership stakes for affected farmers. The ceremony in Abbuu Seeraa, Bishoftu, was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh, #Oromia Regional President Shimelis Abdisa, & Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew. Speaking at the event, Prime Minister Abiy described the airport as a “mega station” central to Ethiopia’s long-term aviation and industrial strategy, with the capacity to handle up to 110 million passengers. The OLF described the project as a humanitarian crisis, alleging that it extends Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=54477

News: #Ethiopian Airlines says houses provided for farmers displaced by #Bishoftu airport project as some residents report lack of compensation Ethiopian Airlines Group says it has built and handed over standard housing in Bishoftu to farmers displaced by the construction of the planned Bishoftu International Airport, while some affected residents continue to report lack of compensation and adequate resettlement support. Speaking at a press briefing 10 February 2026 presenting the airline group’s six-month performance report, Chief Executive Officer #Mesfin_Tasew said farmers whose land was taken for the project “have already moved into their new houses.” He added that livelihood support measures, including job opportunities, had also been prepared for displaced residents. “Most have already started working, while the remaining few are close to completion,” he said. However, residents from #Abu_Lugna, one of the areas affected by the airport development.... Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=55165

#Ethiopia’s #Bishoftu mega airport secures fresh financing momentum Ethiopia’s landmark aviation project near Bishoftu is gaining fresh international traction following a recent series of high level engagements in #Rome, where #Italian officials signalled a readiness to support key components of the financing for what is being positioned as #Africa’s most ambitious airport scheme. This development comes as the project — already under construction — moves from planning into execution mode, and as Addis Abeba’s existing aviation capacity nears its limits. Announced during formal discussions in mid March 2026 between Ethiopia’s Finance Minister Ahmed Shide and Italy’s Minister of Economy and Finance Giancarlo Giorgetti, Italy’s pledge does not yet amount to a fully executed funding commitment. Rather, it frames Italian support as being part of a multi layered financing structure under negotiation, with......... https://aircargoweek.com/ethiopias-bishoftu-mega-airport-secures-fresh-financing-momentum/

News: #Ethiopia, #Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank discusse support for Bishoftu airport project Ethiopia’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Shide, has held discussions with the President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (#AIIB) on potential financing support for the planned #Bishoftu International Airport project. According to a statement from the Ministry of Finance, the meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between Ethiopia and the multilateral lender, with particular emphasis on priority infrastructure and development initiatives. The two sides also explored avenues to expand collaboration in mobilizing private sector financing. A week ago Addis Standard reported that Ahmed Shide, Ethiopia’s Minister of Finance, held high-level discussions with a delegation from the #China Export-Import (Exim) Bank and the Chinese Ambassador to Ethiopia, Chen Hai, the talks centered on exploring financing options for the construction of the Bishoftu.... Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=56203

#Commentary: #Oromia’s New Regulation: Legalizing construction on illegally possessed land, enabling geography-based discrimination Oromia’s Regulation No. 259/2026 (March 2026) legalizes illegally built properties—yet excludes #Shaggar, #Adama, and #Bishoftu. Hassen Mama Muse argues, "This geographic exclusion creates a two-tiered system, violating constitutional equality." The law covers construction projects from 2013 to 2026 that meet the criteria but excludes some residents from facing demolition. This contradicts Article 25 of #Ethiopia’s Constitution and treaties like the #ICCPR. The regulation also fails Lon Fuller’s "internal morality of law" and exceeds the Council’s authority under Proclamation No. 242/2021. According to the author, urgent reforms are needed: include all cities, compensate evictees, and review constitutionality." A fair framework must protect all equally," he emphasizes, "or entrench inequality as reform." https://addisstandard.com/?p=56238

#In_Depth_Analysis: The #Hormuz Entanglement: Why #Ethiopia’s fuel crisis is a perfect storm of #war, #graft, and #reform While the immediate catalyst appears to be the high-stakes military escalation between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, a deeper look reveals that Ethiopia’s fuel misery is a complex entanglement. It is a “perfect storm” where geopolitical vulnerability, a domestic system rotting from within, and a painful macroeconomic experiment have collided to leave 120 million people running on empty. Until the govt can clean its own house, root out the “senior decision-makers” profiting from the black market, and navigate the treacherous waters of Middle Eastern diplomacy, the accounts emerging from #Gonder to #Jimma to #Ambo, and from #Hawassa to #Bishoftu and #Mekelle, point to an Ethiopia that will remain running on empty. It will be a country “stalled at the intersection of a distant war it cannot control and a local crisis of governance it has yet to master”... https://addisstandard.com/?p=56099

Ирреча — ежегодный праздник в Эфиопии 🇪🇹 Фестиваль Ирреча у народа оромо — это главный праздник благодарения в Эфиопии. Он символизирует переход от тёмного сезона дождей к светлому и плодородному сезону Бирраа (весна). На духовном уровне это выражение благодарности Вааке (Творцу) за дарованные благословения и мир. Сегодня основные торжества проходят у озера Хора-Финфинне в Аддис-Абебе: многотысячные толпы под руководством традиционных старейшин Аббаа Гадаа выполняют главный ритуал — окунают зелёную траву (ирресса) и цветы в воду. Это подношение благодарности и молитва о будущем. Ирреча — это грандиозное культурное событие, мощное проявление единства и самоидентификации народа оромо. Праздник ярко отражается в традиционной одежде, песнях и танцах, подтверждая глубокую связь с природой и наследием. Кульминация праздника ожидается завтра, в воскресенье, на его самом священном месте — у озера Хора-Харсаади в Бишофту. Именно там Ирреча становится настоящим днём воссоединения, примирения и надежды. Irreecha – Annual Thanksgiving Celebration in Ethiopia 🇪🇹 The Oromo Irreecha festival is Ethiopia’s premier thanksgiving celebration, marking the transition from the dark, rainy season to the bright and fertile season of Birraa (spring). Spiritually, it is an expression of gratitude to Waaqa (the Creator) for blessings and peace. Today, the main celebrations are taking place at Hora Finfinne in Addis Ababa. Vast crowds, led by traditional Abbaa Gadaas, are performing the central ritual: dipping green grass (Irreessa) and flowers into the water as an offering of thanks and a prayer for the future. This massive cultural event is a powerful manifestation of Oromo unity and identity. The festivities are vividly reflected in traditional attire, songs, and dances, affirming a deep connection with nature and heritage. The climax is expected tomorrow, Sunday, at its traditional and most sacred site—Hora Harsadi (Lake Harsadi) in Bishoftu. It is there that Irreecha truly becomes a day of reunion, reconciliation, and hope. https://t.me/Afro_Russians #Эфиопия#Ирреча#Оромо#Африка#Культура#Традиции#АддисАбеба#Бишофту #Ethiopia#Irreecha#Oromo#Africa#Culture#Traditions#Thanksgiving#AddisAbaba#Bishoftu