News: South #Ethiopia police report deadly “heinous” attack in #Gamo_Zone, several security personnel killed
Addis Abeba – The #South_Ethiopia Regional State Police Commission said several police officers and security personnel were killed in what it described as a “heinous act” in Koshale Kebele, #Geresse_Zuria Woreda, Gamo Zone, as the wider area continues to grapple with prolonged security tensions and unresolved local grievances.
The Commission said on 01 October the personnel were killed in a “sudden attack” while carrying out “their police duties”. It said efforts were underway to “track down and apprehend” those responsible, without providing further details about the circumstances of the attack and the identity of the alleged perpetrators.
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Addis Abeba – The #South_Ethiopia Regional State Police Commission said several police officers and security personnel were killed in what it described as a “heinous act” in Koshale Kebele, #Geresse_Zuria Woreda, Gamo Zone, as the wider area continues to grapple with prolonged security tensions and unresolved local grievances.
The Commission said on 01 October the personnel were killed in a “sudden attack” while carrying out “their police duties”. It said efforts were underway to “track down and apprehend” those responsible, without providing further details about the circumstances of the attack and the identity of the alleged perpetrators.
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#Breaking: #Ethiopia closes embassy in #Asmara, declares 10 Eritrean diplomats persona non grata
Ethiopia the decisions were taken in response to what it described as #Eritrea’s “direct and indirect acts of hostility and belligerence against Ethiopia.”
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Ethiopia the decisions were taken in response to what it described as #Eritrea’s “direct and indirect acts of hostility and belligerence against Ethiopia.”
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#Breaking: #Eritrea says it will sever all diplomatic ties with #Ethiopia following expulsion of 10 diplomats
The Eritrean government accused Ethiopia of pursuing “an agenda of incessant hostility” over the past three years, which it said amounted to a “publicly pronounced declaration of war” driven by Addis Abeba’s ambition to secure sovereign access to the sea.
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The Eritrean government accused Ethiopia of pursuing “an agenda of incessant hostility” over the past three years, which it said amounted to a “publicly pronounced declaration of war” driven by Addis Abeba’s ambition to secure sovereign access to the sea.
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#Breaking: #Ethiopia declares #Egyptian diplomat persona non grata, orders him to leave within 48 hours
Addis Abeba — Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declared an Egyptian diplomatic staff member, Ahmed Moharam Ahmed Soliman, persona non grata and ordered him to leave the country within 48 hours.
In a diplomatic note dated 1 October 2026 and addressed to the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Addis Ababa, the ministry said the decision was taken in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
“The Ministry hereby notifies the Embassy that Ahmed Moharam Ahmed Soliman has been declared persona non grata,” the letter states.
It adds that the ministry “expects the Embassy’s diplomatic staff member to leave Ethiopia within Forty-Eight (48) hours from the date of this notification.”
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Addis Abeba — Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declared an Egyptian diplomatic staff member, Ahmed Moharam Ahmed Soliman, persona non grata and ordered him to leave the country within 48 hours.
In a diplomatic note dated 1 October 2026 and addressed to the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Addis Ababa, the ministry said the decision was taken in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
“The Ministry hereby notifies the Embassy that Ahmed Moharam Ahmed Soliman has been declared persona non grata,” the letter states.
It adds that the ministry “expects the Embassy’s diplomatic staff member to leave Ethiopia within Forty-Eight (48) hours from the date of this notification.”
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#Breaking: #Eritrea says it will sever all diplomatic ties with #Ethiopia following expulsion of 10 diplomats
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#Breaking: #AU calls on #Ethiopia, #Eritrea, #Egypt to exercise ‘maximum restraint’
Addis Abeba - The African Union (AU) Commission has called on Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to exercise “maximum restraint”, urging the three countries to avoid actions or statements that could further escalate the situation.
In a statement addressing recent developments, the Commission called on the three member states to “refrain from actions or statements that could further escalate tensions and undermine regional peace and stability.”
The AU also underscored the importance of preserving channels of communication among Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt, urging the countries to address their differences through established diplomatic channels and peaceful dialogue.
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Addis Abeba - The African Union (AU) Commission has called on Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to exercise “maximum restraint”, urging the three countries to avoid actions or statements that could further escalate the situation.
In a statement addressing recent developments, the Commission called on the three member states to “refrain from actions or statements that could further escalate tensions and undermine regional peace and stability.”
The AU also underscored the importance of preserving channels of communication among Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt, urging the countries to address their differences through established diplomatic channels and peaceful dialogue.
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News: #UN Security Council sets #Sudan sanctions vote amid dispute over nationwide arms embargo
Addis Abeba — The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote on 8 October on whether to renew sanctions imposed on Sudan, amid divisions over a #US proposal to expand an arms embargo beyond #Darfur, Sudan Tribune reported.
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Addis Abeba — The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote on 8 October on whether to renew sanctions imposed on Sudan, amid divisions over a #US proposal to expand an arms embargo beyond #Darfur, Sudan Tribune reported.
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#Daily_Brief – #Egypt expels #Ethiopian diplomat in reciprocal move after #Addis_Abeba orders Egyptian envoy out
Egypt’s decision was announced on Thursday, 1 October, after Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs notified the Egyptian Embassy in Addis Abeba that Ahmed Moharam Ahmed Soliman, a member of Egypt’s diplomatic staff, had been declared persona non grata and must leave within 48 hours.
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Egypt’s decision was announced on Thursday, 1 October, after Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs notified the Egyptian Embassy in Addis Abeba that Ahmed Moharam Ahmed Soliman, a member of Egypt’s diplomatic staff, had been declared persona non grata and must leave within 48 hours.
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News: #US lawmakers, #Europe Peace Foundation urge dialogue as fighting escalates in #Ethiopia
Addis Abeba — The Europe Peace Foundation and three US lawmakers have separately called for an immediate end to hostilities in Ethiopia, urging the parties to return to negotiations as fighting intensifies in #Tigray and neighbouring #Amhara and #Afar regions.
In a statement issued on 1 October, the Europe Peace Foundation said it was concerned by reports of explosions in #Addis_Abeba and renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia, warning of risks to civilians. It called on all parties to cease hostilities, protect civilians and engage in peace talks.
Separately, US Representatives #Ilhan_Omar (D-MN), chair of the U.S.-Africa Policy Working Group, #John_Garamendi (D-CA), co-chair of the Ethiopian American Caucus, and #Jim_McGovern (D-MA) expressed…..
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Addis Abeba — The Europe Peace Foundation and three US lawmakers have separately called for an immediate end to hostilities in Ethiopia, urging the parties to return to negotiations as fighting intensifies in #Tigray and neighbouring #Amhara and #Afar regions.
In a statement issued on 1 October, the Europe Peace Foundation said it was concerned by reports of explosions in #Addis_Abeba and renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia, warning of risks to civilians. It called on all parties to cease hostilities, protect civilians and engage in peace talks.
Separately, US Representatives #Ilhan_Omar (D-MN), chair of the U.S.-Africa Policy Working Group, #John_Garamendi (D-CA), co-chair of the Ethiopian American Caucus, and #Jim_McGovern (D-MA) expressed…..
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News: #Ethiopia reportedly plans troop withdrawal from #Somalia as fighting intensifies at home
Addis Abeba — Ethiopia is planning to withdraw more than 3,000 troops from neighbouring Somalia as renewed fighting at home puts pressure on the government to redirect military resources toward conflicts with armed rebel groups, Bloomberg reported.
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Addis Abeba — Ethiopia is planning to withdraw more than 3,000 troops from neighbouring Somalia as renewed fighting at home puts pressure on the government to redirect military resources toward conflicts with armed rebel groups, Bloomberg reported.
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#Commentary: Who Gets to Author #Ethiopia’s Political Order? Why the crisis is about more than identity politics
Ethiopia’s recurring crises cannot be explained by identity politics alone, writes Hambisa Belina. He argues that they reflect an unresolved foundational bargain concerning political membership, territory, land, authority, and protection.
The author emphasizes that “Collective national claims are therefore not the original disturbance in an otherwise neutral state; they are responses to an older political order whose terms were never jointly authored.”
Hambisa notes that “Ethiopia's crisis is an unfinished argument about political membership" and argues that lasting peace depends on whether peoples and individuals can meaningfully “author the institutions under which they live.”
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Ethiopia’s recurring crises cannot be explained by identity politics alone, writes Hambisa Belina. He argues that they reflect an unresolved foundational bargain concerning political membership, territory, land, authority, and protection.
The author emphasizes that “Collective national claims are therefore not the original disturbance in an otherwise neutral state; they are responses to an older political order whose terms were never jointly authored.”
Hambisa notes that “Ethiopia's crisis is an unfinished argument about political membership" and argues that lasting peace depends on whether peoples and individuals can meaningfully “author the institutions under which they live.”
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#Irreechaa: #Finfinne comes alive in a celebration of #Oromo_Culture
Since October 2019, Irreechaa, the Oromo festival recognized by #UNESCO as an integral part of the #Gada system, has become a vibrant annual celebration in Finfinne (Addis Abeba), bringing the capital alive with a spectacular display of culture, color, and collective joy.
Oromos from across the country converge on the capital, making it a major meeting place to celebrate their shared heritage before festivities continue at the sacred #Hora_Arsadi in #Bishoftu the following Sunday, 04 October.
Dressed in traditional attire and carrying fresh green grass and flowers, hundreds of thousands gather in song, dance, and chants, filling the streets with the rhythms, ululations, and unmistakable energy of a celebration rooted in gratitude, renewal, identity, and togetherness.
Happy Ireechaa from team Addis Standard
Since October 2019, Irreechaa, the Oromo festival recognized by #UNESCO as an integral part of the #Gada system, has become a vibrant annual celebration in Finfinne (Addis Abeba), bringing the capital alive with a spectacular display of culture, color, and collective joy.
Oromos from across the country converge on the capital, making it a major meeting place to celebrate their shared heritage before festivities continue at the sacred #Hora_Arsadi in #Bishoftu the following Sunday, 04 October.
Dressed in traditional attire and carrying fresh green grass and flowers, hundreds of thousands gather in song, dance, and chants, filling the streets with the rhythms, ululations, and unmistakable energy of a celebration rooted in gratitude, renewal, identity, and togetherness.
Happy Ireechaa from team Addis Standard
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News: #Alamata fighting leaves trail of civilian casualties; #Adigrat Eparch appeals for help
More than 50 civilians have reportedly been killed in and around Alamata, southern #Tigray, during several days of intense fighting in late September, as renewed hostilities in northern #Ethiopia leave residents displaced, medical facilities overwhelmed and humanitarian access increasingly difficult.
A resident who fled Alamata to #North_Wollo Zone in the neighboring Amhara Region told Addis Standard that the fighting erupted as residents were preparing for the Saturday market.
However, tensions also intensified in the areas between the Tigray Peace Force and members of the Raya Zeb, a newly organized paramilitary force established by the Amhara Regional State. The friction reportedly escalated after federal forces mobilized further toward #Mehoni….
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More than 50 civilians have reportedly been killed in and around Alamata, southern #Tigray, during several days of intense fighting in late September, as renewed hostilities in northern #Ethiopia leave residents displaced, medical facilities overwhelmed and humanitarian access increasingly difficult.
A resident who fled Alamata to #North_Wollo Zone in the neighboring Amhara Region told Addis Standard that the fighting erupted as residents were preparing for the Saturday market.
However, tensions also intensified in the areas between the Tigray Peace Force and members of the Raya Zeb, a newly organized paramilitary force established by the Amhara Regional State. The friction reportedly escalated after federal forces mobilized further toward #Mehoni….
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News: #Amnesty urges AU emergency session as fighting expands in northern #Ethiopia
Addis Abeba — Amnesty International has called on the African Union (#AU) Peace and Security Council to convene an emergency session on Ethiopia as renewed fighting in #Tigray and parts of #Afar and #Amhara regions intensifies, warning of growing risks to civilians and possible violations of international law.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the rights organization said it had received “credible reports” of damage to civilian objects through shelling and airstrikes, intensified forced conscription and other acts that may constitute violations of international humanitarian and human rights law.
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Addis Abeba — Amnesty International has called on the African Union (#AU) Peace and Security Council to convene an emergency session on Ethiopia as renewed fighting in #Tigray and parts of #Afar and #Amhara regions intensifies, warning of growing risks to civilians and possible violations of international law.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the rights organization said it had received “credible reports” of damage to civilian objects through shelling and airstrikes, intensified forced conscription and other acts that may constitute violations of international humanitarian and human rights law.
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News: Human Rights First raises concerns over civilian deaths, access to essential services in #Tigray
Human Rights First–Ethiopia (#HRFE) has raised concerns over reported civilian deaths and deteriorating access to essential services in Tigray amid ongoing hostilities, warning that vulnerable communities face growing humanitarian risks.
In a humanitarian update dated 1 October, HRFE said five residents interviewed in #Sheraro, #Shire and #Axum reported serious difficulties….
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Human Rights First–Ethiopia (#HRFE) has raised concerns over reported civilian deaths and deteriorating access to essential services in Tigray amid ongoing hostilities, warning that vulnerable communities face growing humanitarian risks.
In a humanitarian update dated 1 October, HRFE said five residents interviewed in #Sheraro, #Shire and #Axum reported serious difficulties….
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#Daily_Brief: #Egypt to host major #African political, economic gatherings in #New_Alamein
The high-level events are expected to draw numerous African leaders, including the presidents of Equatorial Guinea, Uganda, Djibouti, Angola, South Africa, Algeria, Burundi, Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Chad Somalia, and Senegal, among others.
As of publication, it remains unclear whether Ethiopia is participating in the meetings.
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The high-level events are expected to draw numerous African leaders, including the presidents of Equatorial Guinea, Uganda, Djibouti, Angola, South Africa, Algeria, Burundi, Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Chad Somalia, and Senegal, among others.
As of publication, it remains unclear whether Ethiopia is participating in the meetings.
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#Daily_Brief: #Eritrea, #US advance bilateral relations following sanctions removal
The Eritrean foreign minister called for renewed trade and investment opportunities and a review of what he described as “unwarranted policies of pressure pursued by previous Administrations.” He also expressed #Eritrea's interest in working with the US on peace, stability and security across the #Horn_of_Africa, the #Red_Sea, the #Gulf_of_Aden and the wider region.
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The Eritrean foreign minister called for renewed trade and investment opportunities and a review of what he described as “unwarranted policies of pressure pursued by previous Administrations.” He also expressed #Eritrea's interest in working with the US on peace, stability and security across the #Horn_of_Africa, the #Red_Sea, the #Gulf_of_Aden and the wider region.
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#Daily_Brief: #Sudanese army orders troops to prepare offensive against rebels in Blue Nile
Addis Abeba — The commander of the Sudanese army’s 4th Infantry Division has ordered troops in the southeastern #Blue_Nile region to raise combat readiness ahead of what military authorities described as a push to regain territory from allied opposition forces.
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Addis Abeba — The commander of the Sudanese army’s 4th Infantry Division has ordered troops in the southeastern #Blue_Nile region to raise combat readiness ahead of what military authorities described as a push to regain territory from allied opposition forces.
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