Daniel Tenkir

Interested in politics, peace and security, humanitarian affairs, migration, and climate change. All views are mine.

[Daniel Tenkir @dantenkir]

RT @AbiyAhmedAli: Eight years of consistent action. The Green Legacy Initiative continues to grow stronger, driven by public commitment and…

[Office of the Prime Minister - Ethiopia @PMEthiopia]

ጠቅላይ ሚኒስትር ዐቢይ አሕመድ (ዶ/ር) ስለ ለውጥ፣ የዲያስፖራው ተቃውሞ እና በቀጣይ ምን መደረግ እንዳለበት ከተናገሩት

#PMOEthiopia

[Daniel Tenkir @dantenkir]

Proud to participate in this year's tree planting campaign under the theme "Let's Plant Hope." Today, we didn't just plant fruit seedlings to support food security , we have planted hope for a better future .#LetsPlantHope #FoodSecurity

[Office of the Prime Minister - Ethiopia @PMEthiopia]

ጠቅላይ ሚኒስትር ዐቢይ አሕመድ ከአማራ ሚዲያ ኮርፖሬሽን (አሚኮ) ጋር ያደረጉት ቆይታ ክፍል 1 አርብ ምሽት 2:30 ይጠብቁ።

#PMOEthiopia

[Amb. Nuur Mohamud Sheekh @NuursViews]

A welcome & encouraging development for Africa as AU Member States take another important step towards building a stronger, more self-reliant Union. We commend #Ethiopia, #Kenya & #Burundi for their leadership in advancing the AU Reform Agenda.

Ethiopia & Kenya's decision to join the Tier One contributors, together with Burundi's commitment to implement the 0.2% AU import levy at yesterday's Ordinary Session of the Executive Council, marks a significant milestone in Africa's collective journey towards greater financial sovereignty, sustainable financing & enhanced ownership of our continental priorities.

Congratulations also to the new leadership of the AU Commission, headed by H.E. @ymahmoudali and H.E. @DCP_Haddadi, whose leadership has inspired renewed confidence and trust among AU Member States and the staff of the Commission.

[Daniel Tenkir @dantenkir]

Only 5 days remain to make history through the united arm of all Ethiopians by planting 800 million seedlings in a single day!

#GreenLegacy

[Abiy Ahmed Ali 🇪🇹 @AbiyAhmedAli]

Only 5 days remain to make history through the united arm of all Ethiopians by planting 800 million seedlings in a single day! In these remaining days, I call upon my beloved fellow citizens to make the necessary preparations, rise with determination, and ensure the victory we will achieve in our unity.
Together, let us plant hope!

#GreenLegacy

[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 @MFAEthiopia]

Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timothewos highlighted key continental and global issues in his remarks delivered today at the opening of the 49th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union in Addis Ababa.

The Minister noted that the session is taking place at a defining moment, as the international order and geopolitical structures are undergoing profound transformation. He observed that geopolitical competition, technological disruption, climate pressures, and growing contestation over strategic resources are shaping a new international dispensation. In this context, he stressed that Africa must seize the opportunity to become a strategic actor capable of providing African solutions to global challenges.

Gedion further stated that the African Union must emerge as a credible voice that advances the continent's priorities and safeguards its interests. Noting that Africa is home to eight of the world's ten fastest-growing economies in 2026, he said the continent is poised to become the engine of global economic growth in the second half of the 21st century. He also reaffirmed Ethiopia's commitment to the African Union and to promoting continental unity and strength.

The Minister emphasized the need for the African Union to secure a sustainable and reliable source of financing to effectively implement its decisions. He also underscored the importance of managing the continent's shared resources for integration and prosperity based on the principles of cooperation, equity, and mutual benefit, and stressed that Africa's challenges should be addressed through African institutions and frameworks.

Gedion further expressed Ethiopia's solidarity with the countries affected by the recent Ebola outbreak in parts of the continent and commended the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) for its preparedness and response efforts.

#Africa #Ethiopia #49thAUExecutiveCouncil #AddisAbaba #AUHeadquarters

[Amani Africa @africa_amani]

📢Breaking news: Ethiopia leading the charge for enhanced ownership of AU financing

In a move applauded as exmplary and a major boost for the push for increased financing of the AU, Ethiopia's Minister of Forein Affairs H.E. @GHessebon announced Ethiopia's decision to voluntarily join tier one of the AU member states that make the most assessed contributions dunding the @_AfricanUnion.

It looks like that this announcement prompted Kenya, which was considering the matter, to make the same announcement in an intervention on the first agenda of the 49th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council that kicked off in Addis Ababa earlier today.

It is to be recalled that Angola announced its decision to remain in tier one during the AU summit in February 2026.

The addition these states expands the number of states in thr traditionally so-called big five tier one AU member states to eight. Other tier one member states are Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa.

Burundi, chair of the AU for 2026, also announced a decision for implementing the AU decision on collecting the 0.2% levy for funding of the AU.

[Daniel Tenkir @dantenkir]

The two States do not believe in realities rather they rely on their old books.

[Tibor Nagy @TiborPNagyJr]

So if as Egypt and Eritrea say only littoral states have anything to say about Red Sea, then logically only nations which put water into the Nile, can determine its use.
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[Office of the Prime Minister - Ethiopia @PMEthiopia]

IGAD Executive Secretary H.E. Workneh Gebeyehu, speaking at the opening of the National Dialogue, emphasized that no country has ever been built or prospered through conflict. While acknowledging that political differences are natural, he stressed that resolving them through force is a fundamental mistake, underscoring that dialogue and peaceful engagement are the only path to lasting solutions. He also noted that Ethiopia has a rich tradition of indigenous dialogue and consensus-building mechanisms.

#PMOEthiopia

[Office of the Prime Minister - Ethiopia @PMEthiopia]

Former Nigerian President and African Union High Representative for the Horn of Africa H.E. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, speaking at the launch of the National Dialogue, highlighted Ethiopia’s rich history, diversity, and resilient people, emphasizing that the success of the National Dialogue will be key to realizing the country’s shared aspirations for a brighter future.

#PMOEthiopia

[Daniel Tenkir @dantenkir]

The repeated calls for peace and dialogue extended by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

[Office of the Prime Minister - Ethiopia @PMEthiopia]

በጠቅላይ ሚኒስትር ዐቢይ አሕመድ የተደረጉ የሰላምና የምክክር ጥሪዎች።

The calls for peace and dialogue extended by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

#PMOEthiopia

[Office of the Prime Minister - Ethiopia @PMEthiopia]

በጠቅላይ ሚኒስትር ዐቢይ አሕመድ የተደረጉ የሰላምና የምክክር ጥሪዎች።

The calls for peace and dialogue extended by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

#PMOEthiopia

[Abiy Ahmed Ali 🇪🇹 @AbiyAhmedAli]

ኢትዮጵያ በታማኝ የምክክር ተወካዮች፤ ለትውልድ የሚበጅ የሚዘልቅ ሀሳብ እንድታመነጭ፤ እያንዳንዱ የበኩሉን እንዲያደርግ፤ ፈጣሪ እንዲያግዛችሁ ጸሎቴ ነው ።

[Office of the Prime Minister - Ethiopia @PMEthiopia]

The long-awaited and historic national dialogue platform, which brings all Ethiopians together around the table from corner to corner, will begins. This new and critical chapter in history is good news for both the current and future generations. It is also a vital nation-building process that confirms Ethiopia is not a country built on war, but one constructed on public consensus and a shared narrative.

#PMOEthiopia #EthiopiaConsults

[Office of the Prime Minister - Ethiopia @PMEthiopia]

H.E. Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, the African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, attended the official launch of Ethiopia’s historic National Dialogue and delivered a message of congratulations and the African Union’s steadfast support. He praised the process for its scale, inclusiveness, and strength, reaffirming the AU’s commitment and expressing confidence that the dialogue will help advance lasting peace, sustainable development, and positive transformation in Ethiopia.

#PMOEthiopia

[Office of the Prime Minister - Ethiopia @PMEthiopia]

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed traveled to Qatar to pay his respects following the passing of Qatar’s former Amir and HH Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. His visit reflects the longstanding friendship between Ethiopia and Qatar and honors the legacy of a leader who left a lasting impact on the region and the world.

May HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani rest in eternal peace, and may the people of Qatar find strength and comfort during this time of mourning.

#PMOEthiopia

[Habtish Gurmu (Commentary) @Habtishgreat]

Major Developments🇺🇸🇪🇹

The United States and Ethiopian governments are actively collaborating to advance peace and security in Ethiopia.

The Ethiopian Embassy, in coordination with the Ethiopian Information Network Security Administration (INSA), is sharing and exchanging intelligence with the U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
The U.S. government is firmly committed to taking decisive action against any individual or organization—directly or indirectly—responsible for fueling chaos, instability, or conflict in Ethiopia.

In particular, anyone collecting donations under the pretext of helping “victims” and diverting those funds to arm rebels or support destabilizing activities in Ethiopia will face prosecution or deportation by U.S. authorities.

[UNHCR Ethiopia @UNHCREthiopia]

"Ethiopia has done its part; it’s time for the int'l community to strengthen its support."

In #Amhara, UNHCR's @AissatNdiaye met w/local authorities, refugee leaders & partners to discuss ways forward. 🇪🇹🤝

[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 @MFAEthiopia]

#AWeekintheHorn | 10 July 2026

This week’s edition highlights key diplomatic engagements and developments, including Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Addresses Parliament on Key National Matters at the 30th Regular Session of the House of Peoples’ Representatives, PM Abiy Outlines Ethiopia’s Tourism Vision as a Driver of Economic Growth, Prime Minister Abiy Highlights Rural Transformation, Infrastructure, Industry, and Tourism Development in Southern Ethiopia, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Visits Ethiopia, among others.

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