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Описание: Ethiopia’s New Elite Force | BRICS & Africa’s Economy | Zehabesha Global News Roundup
Stay ahead of the curve with today’s comprehensive news wrap-up. We dive deep into the most significant stories from Ethiopia and across the globe, covering security, economics, social justice, and sports.
Today’s Top Stories:
1. PM Abiy Ahmed Unveils New "Elite Force" for Regional Stability In a critical military milestone, PM Abiy Ahmed announced the establishment of a highly trained "Elite Force" during the 65th anniversary of the Special Operations Command in Hawassa. This unit is designed not just for domestic security, but as a "shield" for the Horn of Africa, expanding its naval and counter-terrorism capabilities from Somalia to Massawa.
2. Economic Shifts: BRICS vs. Western Financial Models At a high-level summit in Addis Ababa, leaders debated Africa’s transition toward BRICS alternatives. Discussions centered on moving away from traditional Western "conditionalities" toward a model focused on infrastructure, technology transfer, and South-South cooperation.
3. Amhara Bank Governance Crisis & Profit Distribution The Ethiopian National Bank (NBE) recently intervened in a governance dispute at Amhara Bank. After an investigation into alleged "forged" reports, the bank has finally been cleared to distribute profits to its 180,000 shareholders, ending a two-month period of uncertainty.
4. The "Rare Birr Rebound" & Hibret Bank’s Strategic Reset The Ethiopian Birr showed a surprising recovery following an undersubscribed dollar auction. Meanwhile, Hibret Bank is undergoing a "Strategic Reset" to navigate the financial shocks caused by the country’s ongoing foreign exchange reforms.
5. Somali Activists Demand $200M Compensation in Minneapolis Following large-scale immigration raids in late 2025, the "Neighbors United" coalition in Minnesota is demanding a $200 million relief fund to address the social and economic crisis facing the Somali community.
6. North London Derby: Arsenal Crushes Tottenham 4-1 It was a historic day for the Gunners! Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyökeres both netted braces in Arsenal's biggest away league win over Spurs in nearly 50 years. However, the victory was dampened by a concerning injury to star winger Bukayo Saka.
7. Domestic Headlines & Tributes
Mettekkel Zone Security: Residents report increased activity by the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) in Bullen Wereda.
Justice System: TV host Danawit Mekbib appears in court over fraud allegations related to overseas consultancy.
Tribute: Ethiopia mourns the passing of Wzo. Aster Mengesha, mother of legendary athlete Meseret Defar, and Abune Petros, Archbishop of the Central Region.

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