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Ethiopia and Türkiye Leaders Strengthen Bilateral Ties
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Ethiopia and Türkiye Leaders Strengthen Bilateral Ties

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On February 17, 2026, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held discussions aimed at reinforcing the...

Feb 17, 2026 11:51 AM 1 min read
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Erdoğan Commemorates Ethiopian Heroes at Adwa Victory Memorial
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Erdoğan Commemorates Ethiopian Heroes at Adwa Victory Memorial

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On February 17, 2026, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan laid a wreath at the Adwa Victory Memorial in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This ceremony...

Feb 17, 2026 11:24 AM 1 min read
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Erdogan's Visit to Ethiopia Highlights Strengthening Bilateral Relations
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Erdogan's Visit to Ethiopia Highlights Strengthening Bilateral Relations

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On February 17, 2026, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited Ethiopia, marking a significant step in the growing strategic partnership...

Feb 17, 2026 11:23 AM 1 min read
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Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Hosts Turkish President Erdoğan in Addis Ababa
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Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Hosts Turkish President Erdoğan in Addis Ababa

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On February 17, 2026, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in Addis Ababa, where he was welcomed by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed....

Feb 17, 2026 11:22 AM 1 min read
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Tragic truck accident in Abuja claims life of mother saving her infant
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Tragic truck accident in Abuja claims life of mother saving her infant

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A devastating accident occurred at Tipper Garage Junction in Dutse, Abuja, when a heavy-duty truck, reportedly from Niger Republic, experienced...

Feb 17, 2026 10:26 AM 1 min read
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Electricity Workers in Nigeria Reject Takeover of Ibadan DISCO Amid Labor Disputes
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Electricity Workers in Nigeria Reject Takeover of Ibadan DISCO Amid Labor Disputes

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Electricity workers in Nigeria have rejected the planned takeover of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), citing unresolved labor...

Feb 17, 2026 10:23 AM 2 min read
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Namibia set to exit FATF greylist after meeting compliance requirements
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Namibia set to exit FATF greylist after meeting compliance requirements

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Namibia has met all requirements to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist, as announced following the plenary meeting held in...

Feb 17, 2026 09:35 AM 2 min read
EZA Center Positive
Cyclones in Madagascar Leave Thousands of Children Without Essential Services
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Cyclones in Madagascar Leave Thousands of Children Without Essential Services

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Madagascar is facing its second climate-related disaster in two weeks, as successive cyclones have severely impacted the region. UNICEF reports...

Feb 17, 2026 09:33 AM 1 min read
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