Ethiopia Weekly News Recap: TPS Ends, Eritrea Leaves IGAD, 2026 Election & TikTok Arrests [W9WGHujUYwX]
This week on Addis Standard: The U.S. ends TPS for Ethiopians, Eritrea quits IGAD, and the 2026 election date is set. In this recap: US Ends TPS: DHS terminates protections for Ethiopian nationals, citing improved conditions. Eritrea Quits IGAD: Asmara withdraws again from the regional bloc. Sovereignty Call: EU & UN urge respect for borders on the Algiers Agreement anniversary. 2026 Election: NEBE sets June 1, 2026, as polling day. TikTok Arrests: Creators detained for alleged violations of cultural norms. Economy: Inflation falls to 10.9% while the Birr crashes and Addis rents soar. Security: Benin coup foiled; Somaliland denies talks; Gambella bus attack. Global Ties: New US Africa policy; IMF reaches staff-level deal with Ethiopia. Culture/Politics: Gifaataa added to UNESCO list; Simret party officially recognized. Subscribe for accurate reporting and follow us across all platforms. #Ethiopia #Eritrea #AddisStandard #IGAD #USEmbassy #Economy #Tigray #Somaliland #NewsRecap