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📍 Bishoftu, Ethiopia 📆 15-17 May 2026 Advancing Judicial Response to Evolving Security Threats in the IGAD Region The Division’s Security Sector Program’s (@IGADISSP) National Judicial Training on Financing of Terrorism, Money Laundering, and Technology-Enabled Crimes commenced. The training will examine the nexus between #terrorism financing, money laundering, Foreign Terrorist Fighters (FTF), human trafficking, and technology-enabled crimes, including how terrorist and criminal networks exploit formal banking systems, informal remittances, charities, mobile money, #cryptocurrencies, and digital platforms. Over the next three days, participants will explore legal and institutional frameworks for #counterterrorism, intelligence-led investigations, financial intelligence, admissible evidence, and the judicial role in safeguarding due process, human rights, and judicial independence. This training is generously supported by the Government of #Spain. @MAECgob @EmbSpainAddis #IGAD #Ethiopia

📆 15-17 May 2026 📍 Bishoftu, Ethiopia #IGAD Strengthens Judicial Capacity Against Complex Security Threats The three-day National Judicial Training for senior Ethiopian high court judges on Financing of #Terrorism, #MoneyLaundering, and Technology-Enabled #Crimes has officially kicked off. The opening session featured remarks and Keynote speeches from: ·Mrs. Nejat Abdulrahman @NejatIssa- Head, IGAD Security Sector Program (@IGAD_SSP) · Mr. Siraj Abdella – Director of IGAD Affairs of @MFA of Ethiopia · H.E. Mrs Lalise Deselegne - President of the Ethiopian Federal High Court. · H.E. Ambassador Guillermo Antonio López Mac_Lellan – Ambassador of Spain to the FDRE. · Commander @AbebeMuluneh – Director, @IGADPeace The training aims to strengthen judicial capacity to adjudicate complex cases of terrorism financing, money laundering, and cyber-enabled crimes. In addition, it covers the aspects of financial intelligence, digital evidence, asset recovery, and inter-agency cooperation, while safeguarding due process, human rights, and judicial independence. Through expert presentations, case studies, simulations, and scenario-based discussions, the training will support judges in responding to evolving national and transnational security threats with greater technical confidence, consistency, and institutional coordination. This training is generously supported by the Government of #Spain. @MAECgob @EmbSpainAddis #AML #CFT #Ethiopia #Judiciary

Strengthening Ethiopia’s gender-responsive and climate-resilient coffee farming innovations🌱☕ AECID held a workshop in Jimma with @InstituteEiar & centers (JARC, TARC, WARC) on grant rules, reporting & project planning.

Empowering Ethiopian coffee 🌱☕ AECID joined @OSSREA in Bonga to monitor climate finance & carbon credit pilots.

Today we were at the opening of IGAD SSP "National Judicial Training on Financing of Terrorism, Money Laundering, & Technology-Enabled Crimes: Strengthening Judicial Capability through Intelligence & Cooperation" ( Bishoftu, 15 -17 May) @IGADsecretariat @IGADPeace @MAECgob

Declaración conjunta del Reino de España y el Reino de Arabia Saudí. 📹 Síguelo en directo a partir de las 15:15 h ⤵️ youtube.com/live/WnrNAaIl9…

💬 “El papel de la Cooperación Española en Europa Global: Global Gateway, Equipo Europa y más allá” En la primera mesa de diálogo se abordará el papel sobre la cooperación técnica y financiera y las nuevas herramientas para fortalecer la acción exterior europea.

El Rey ha entregado la X edición del “Premio de Derechos Humanos Rey de España” al Museo de la Memoria y Derechos Humanos de Chile, por su labor en la defensa y promoción de los Derechos Humanos. ➡️casareal.es/ES/Actividades…

Today we took part at the celebrations of the 2nd Anniversary of the inscription of the Melka Kunture-Balchit Archeological & paleontological Site 🇪🇹 at @UNESCO🇺🇳 #AfricanHeritageDay @VigoUvigo @AecidEtiopia @TourismEthiopia @MAECgob @MANArqueologico

El patrimonio de #África no solo es historia; es el motor de su futuro. 🌍✨ En el #DíaMundialDelPatrimonioAfricano, desde #AECID impulsamos proyectos que generan empleo y desarrollo, desde los faros de #CaboVerde hasta los museos de #Mali. 🇪🇸🤝🌍 +info: aecid.es/w/un-patrimoni…

Spain reaffirms its commitment to freedom of expression and the protection of journalists as essential pillars of any democracy. A free, diverse and independent press is the guarantee of open societies and informed citizens. #LibertadDePrensa #WorldPressFreedomDay

España reafirma su compromiso con la libertad de expresión y la protección de periodistas como pilares esenciales de toda democracia. Una prensa libre, plural e independiente es garantía de sociedades abiertas y de ciudadanos informados. #LibertadDePrensa #WorldPressFreedomDay

Minister @jmalbares is due to travel to Italy and the Vatican on Monday, 4 May. The agenda includes a meeting with his counterpart from the Holy See and the inauguration of the Chancellery of the Spanish Embassy in Rome. 🔗 exteriores.gob.es/en/Comunicacio…

El 3 de mayo celebramos el #DialibertadPrensa 🌍🌎🌏🎤🖨📷📺📡 #España está comprometida con la seguridad de los periodistas y la libertad de expresión en todo el mundo. #DíaMundialDeLaLibertadDePrensa #LibertadDePrensa #WorldPressFreedomDay @MediaFreedomC @MAECgob

🌍🇪🇸🇩🇴 Minister @jmalbares visited the Dominican Republic yesterday to strengthen a strategic relationship with a key partner in the Caribbean.  An agenda that combines cooperation, political dialogue and the economy.

❗Operation ATALANTA confirms two piracy incidents in the Northern coast of Somalia: Motor Tanker HONOUR 25 and Merchant Vessel SWARD. ATALANTA is also investigating the hijacking of a dhow potentially linked with the piracy of the MV SWARD. ℹ️ eunavfor.eu/news/piracy-in…

🇪🇸🤝🇵🇷 Spain strengthens its relationship with Puerto Rico as Minister @jmalbares visits the island, with a focus on institutional dialogue, cooperation and economic & cultural opportunities. 💬 Promoting Spanish as a global language  🤝 Exploring new avenues for collaboration

The Spanish Government strongly condemns the attacks carried out by jihadist forces in Mali on 25 April. Spain extends its condolences to the families of the victims and to the authorities, as well as its deepest sympathy to the people of Mali. 🔗 exteriores.gob.es/en/Comunicacio…

El G​obierno de España condena firmemente los ataques de fuerzas yihadistas perpetrados en Mali el pasado 25 de abril. España transmite sus condolencias a las familias de las víctimas y a las autoridades, y su más sincera solidaridad al pueblo de Mali. 🔗exteriores.gob.es/es/Comunicacio…

🌐🕊️ On the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, Spain 🇪🇸 reaffirms its commitment to the rules-based international system and the @UN Charter. At @SpainMFA, we continue to champion dialogue, cooperation and peace ⬇️