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"Jenseits der #Staatsraison" für eine Neue Deutsche Nahostpolitik, die sich klar zum Völkerrecht bekennt

Ich bin froh dieses Papier unterzeichnet zu haben

👇Papier auf deutsch & englisch
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👇Bundespressekonferenz der Initiatoren
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Satellite images reveal new UAE bases circling Gulf of Aden Satellite images of runways and ports offer snapshot of Abu Dhabi's regional ambitions and deepening strategic ties with Israel

How UAE built a circle of bases to control Gulf of Aden - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/uae-yemen-somalia-circle-bases-control-gulf-of-aden

Localizing Cautiously: BYD’s Strategic Approach to Kazakhstan’s EV Market Kazakhstan has long courted electric vehicle makers to localize passenger car production, hoping to follow in Uzbekistan’s footsteps. Yet the real breakthrough may come from a different direction. Chi...

BYD is reshaping Kazakhstan’s EV landscape by prioritizing electric buses over cars. Leveraging government incentives, stable contracts, and depot-based charging, the company positions itself as a key partner in urban transport modernization.

Reminder that applications for the UTA-Do 2026 workshop happening in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from February 9-13 are still open. This time round, we have 10 full scholarships available through the Wagon2Africa project. Read more here: sites.google.com/view/uta-do/...

Apply by 30 September 2025!

From Haile Selassie to crowdfunding, how Ethiopia’s GERD dam was born After decades of work, funding delays and regional pushback, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is inaugurated.

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The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam #GERD will be inaugurated next week. It’s part of a much larger story that we’ve attempted to capture in our book. 👇🏽

Pedro Sánchez: Europe’s response to war in Gaza has been a failure Spanish prime minister says double standards over Gaza and Ukraine threaten to undermine the west’s global standing

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Applications still open for EU applicants until early October!

Applications to MA in African Studies remain open, so if you want to start an interdisciplinary social science Master's degree in October with a regional focus on Africa, apply now!

www.ma-african-studies.uni-bayreuth.de/en/index.html

Last throw of the boule for Addis Ababa’s historic pétanque club as developers turn city into hi-tech hub In the heart of the Ethiopian capital is a relic of the French-built railway but the government’s grandiose redevelopment plans threaten this friendly club

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Global Gateway Support to Transport Corridors in Africa – Consolidated Report This report provides summary comparative assessment of 11 Global Gateway Transport corridors in Africa. The focus is on the comparative modelling results under four specific objectives: 1) Reduce carb...

EU's Global Gateway study on 11 transport corridors:

"All scenarios presume stable political and security situation. [...] No field visits have been performed, but the EU Delegations in Africa provided extremely useful local insights."

Get serious.

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The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and the Nile Basin 10 years on: are we any further forward? The Water International Special Issue entitled ‘The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: Legal, Political and Scientific Challenges‘, which was later developed into the first book of its kind published...

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and the Nile Basin 10 years on: are we any further forward?

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

An der Stelle mal reminder, dass das @miasa-ug.bsky.social in Kooperation mit der University of Ghana jährlich eine Anton-Wilhelm-Amo lecture abhält, die aktuelle Themen in der afrikanischen Philosophie aufgreift und per Zoom übertragen wird sowie auf YouTube als Aufnahme verfügbar ist:

EVENT REPORT | LAUNCH OF EWNET

The inaugural event brought together women researchers in Ethiopia through keynotes, discussions and shared experiences.

Read the report: bit.ly/3Uwavgi

Exciting! 🎉

Apply for the UTA-Do 2026 workshop happening in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from February 9-13. This time round, we have 10 full scholarships available through the Wagon2Africa project. Read more here: sites.google.com/view/uta-do/...

Apply by 30 September 2025!

Your regular reminder to write, rewrite, and keep writing your own stories, with a good faith effort to maintain fidelity to truth.

Also please do keep an eye on (or subscribe to!) @rvinews.bsky.social's YouTube channel:
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A lot of great content there, including interviews, highlights and full recordings from recent Nairobi Forum events.

How German media outlets helped pave the way for Israel’s murder of journalists in Gaza | Hanno Hauenstein In the run-up to this week’s deadly attacks, stories linking Palestinian reporters to Hamas gained currency, says Berlin-based journalist Hanno Hauenstein

How German media outlets helped pave the way for Israel’s murder of journalists in Gaza - my latest @theguardian.com
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Have a look at the link for all details!

NEW REPORT: What next for AU Peace Operations in Somalia? And a Substack launch...

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Norway wealth fund divests from several Israeli companies due to Gaza war The world’s largest fund has divested its stakes in 11 Israeli companies and is reviewing more.

The world’s largest fund has divested its stakes in 11 Israeli companies and is reviewing more.

Calling all scholars in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, and other eligible countries! 🎓 The UTA-Do African Cities Summer School 2026 has 10 full scholarships available through the Wagon2Africa project. Apply! Deadline: Sept 30, 2025. @andretwp.bsky.social sites.google.com/view/uta-do/...

After backing Ethiopia’s quest for sea access, Belarus President signals deepening ties with Addis Abeba on political, economic fronts  - Addis Standard After backing Ethiopia’s quest for sea access, Belarus President signals deepening ties with Addis Abeba on political, economic fronts  Addis Standard News -

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The Masters Programme in African Studies @unibayreuth.bsky.social is still accepting applications from EU students until 30.09. As a major centre for African Studies in Germany, this is a great opportunity. For further details contact @terrefebiruk.bsky.social or see webpage.

Congo, M23 rebels to sign declaration of principles to end fighting, sources say Congo and the M23 rebel group have agreed to a declaration of principles to end fighting in eastern Congo, a sign of progress after months of talks mediated by Qatar, though key details still need to be negotiated, four sources said on Friday.

Congo and M23 have agreed to a declaration of principles to end fighting in eastern DRC, a sign of progress after months of talks mediated by Qatar, though key details still need to be negotiated, four sources told Reuters on Friday.

Signing expected Saturday.

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Nigeria, Cameroon and Ethiopia hit by US cuts to visa duration. The United States announces sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for Cameroon, Ethiopia and Nigeria.

"The US Department of State says nearly all non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of the three countries will now be single-entry and valid for only three months."
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Calls for peace, restrain echo as intra-faction rifts threaten Tigray’s fragile peace - Addis Standard Calls for peace, restrain echo as intra-faction rifts threaten Tigray’s fragile peace Addis Standard Analysis -

There are reports of first clashes between the Tigray Defense Forces and the so-called Tigray Peace Forces which have claimed to have entered #Tigray. With both #Ethiopia and #Eritrea involved in the background, there is still high time for conflict #prevention.
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The UAE in Africa: Power, Influence and Conflict The Gulf nation has built a logistical network to project power in countries surrounding Sudan that includes field hospitals and airstrips, according to regional diplomats, analysts and officials.

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Türkiye signs deals to integrate African nations into Middle East Corridor - Türkiye Today Türkiye boosts transport links between African ports and the Middle Corridor to improve trade with Asia and Europe

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From Cape Town’s energy sovereignty, Beira’s post-disaster reconstruction, Nairobi’s institutional innovations & accelerated planning systems to start-up cultures in Kigali and violent beautification in Addis: What is it about cities that makes them sites of experimental statecraft? #ECAS2025