#Daily_Brief: #Ethiopian passport ranks 90th globally, allowing visa-free access to 17 destinations
Addis Abeba — Ethiopian passport holders can travel to only 17 destinations without a visa, with Ethiopia ranked 90th globally in the 2026 Global Passport Power Index, according to a report by #Kenya’s Capital FM. The ranking places Ethiopia alongside countries including #Somalia, #Yemen, #Syria and #Afghanistan, according to figures cited by Capital FM from Passport Rank.
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Addis Abeba — Ethiopian passport holders can travel to only 17 destinations without a visa, with Ethiopia ranked 90th globally in the 2026 Global Passport Power Index, according to a report by #Kenya’s Capital FM. The ranking places Ethiopia alongside countries including #Somalia, #Yemen, #Syria and #Afghanistan, according to figures cited by Capital FM from Passport Rank.
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#Commentary: Liberation Without Domination: #Ethiopia’s opposition alliance and the right to decide
The formation of the Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival (#EPFAS) raises fundamental questions about representation, public consent, and accountability, writes Hambisa Belina.
He argues that “a promised future vote cannot authorize every power leader to exercise beforehand.”
Hambisa emphasizes that achieving “liberation without a new dominator” requires leaders to remain accountable to the people they claim to represent.
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The formation of the Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival (#EPFAS) raises fundamental questions about representation, public consent, and accountability, writes Hambisa Belina.
He argues that “a promised future vote cannot authorize every power leader to exercise beforehand.”
Hambisa emphasizes that achieving “liberation without a new dominator” requires leaders to remain accountable to the people they claim to represent.
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News: Drought, food shortages and child malnutrition deepen humanitarian needs in #Afar, #Amhara and #Tigray
Drought, rising food prices, shortages of essential medicines and disruptions to health services are compounding humanitarian needs across northern #Ethiopia’s Afar, Amhara and Tigray regions, with displaced children particularly vulnerable to acute malnutrition, according to a humanitarian assessment document seen by #Addis_Standard.
Displacement across Tigray, Afar and Amhara has largely remained within the same districts or zones, according to the assessment. However, the scale of new movements remains uncertain.
One of the clearest indicators of the crisis is the nutritional situation among displaced children in Tigray. A cholera outbreak in Wag Hamra zone in Amhara remains a concern, with humanitarian sources reporting limited availability of treatment supplies, including fluids. Mental health needs in conflict-affected parts of Afar also remain high
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Drought, rising food prices, shortages of essential medicines and disruptions to health services are compounding humanitarian needs across northern #Ethiopia’s Afar, Amhara and Tigray regions, with displaced children particularly vulnerable to acute malnutrition, according to a humanitarian assessment document seen by #Addis_Standard.
Displacement across Tigray, Afar and Amhara has largely remained within the same districts or zones, according to the assessment. However, the scale of new movements remains uncertain.
One of the clearest indicators of the crisis is the nutritional situation among displaced children in Tigray. A cholera outbreak in Wag Hamra zone in Amhara remains a concern, with humanitarian sources reporting limited availability of treatment supplies, including fluids. Mental health needs in conflict-affected parts of Afar also remain high
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News: #Russia, #Ethiopia advance nuclear power talks, discuss expanded flights and visa facilitation
Addis Abeba — Russia and Ethiopia are coordinating a draft agreement on a #nuclear power plant project while discussing expanded air connections and further visa facilitation for tourists and businesspeople, Russian Ambassador Yevgeny Terekhin said.
In an interview with TASS ahead of the #Russia-#Africa summit, Terekhin said #Rosatom and the Ethiopian Nuclear Energy Commission were coordinating a draft intergovernmental agreement that would establish the principles of cooperation on the proposed nuclear power plant.
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Addis Abeba — Russia and Ethiopia are coordinating a draft agreement on a #nuclear power plant project while discussing expanded air connections and further visa facilitation for tourists and businesspeople, Russian Ambassador Yevgeny Terekhin said.
In an interview with TASS ahead of the #Russia-#Africa summit, Terekhin said #Rosatom and the Ethiopian Nuclear Energy Commission were coordinating a draft intergovernmental agreement that would establish the principles of cooperation on the proposed nuclear power plant.
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News: #UN reports 36,000 #Ethiopian arrivals fleeing #Moyale conflict, #Kenya rights commission urges aid
The Agency said many of those arriving were women and children, with some staying with relatives and host communities while others sought shelter in temporary locations.
Meanwhile, the Kenyan Human Rights Commission said more than 15,000 people were being accommodated in eight temporary shelters, including St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Harhosha Secondary School, Manyatta Burji, and Sessi and Lanzi Mosque Hospital, among other sites. More than 20,000 others were reportedly staying with relatives and friends, placing additional pressure on host communities and already limited resources.
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The Agency said many of those arriving were women and children, with some staying with relatives and host communities while others sought shelter in temporary locations.
Meanwhile, the Kenyan Human Rights Commission said more than 15,000 people were being accommodated in eight temporary shelters, including St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Harhosha Secondary School, Manyatta Burji, and Sessi and Lanzi Mosque Hospital, among other sites. More than 20,000 others were reportedly staying with relatives and friends, placing additional pressure on host communities and already limited resources.
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#Ethiopia: Drone strikes kill couple fleeing clinic, father with four children, in #Tigray’s Medebay Terer
Addis Abeba – Two drone strikes in #Medebay_Terer, Tahtay Koraro woreda in northwestern Tigray, killed seven civilians, including an eight-year-old girl, and injured six others on October 9 and October 21, residents told #Addis_Standard.
The first strike occurred around midday on October 9 at Medebay Terer clinic, killing two people and injuring four others, according to residents.
The victims were a husband and wife who had accompanied their daughter, who was in labor, to the clinic, residents said.
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Addis Abeba – Two drone strikes in #Medebay_Terer, Tahtay Koraro woreda in northwestern Tigray, killed seven civilians, including an eight-year-old girl, and injured six others on October 9 and October 21, residents told #Addis_Standard.
The first strike occurred around midday on October 9 at Medebay Terer clinic, killing two people and injuring four others, according to residents.
The victims were a husband and wife who had accompanied their daughter, who was in labor, to the clinic, residents said.
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#Video_News: Drought, food shortages and child malnutrition deepen humanitarian needs in Afar, Amhara and Tigray
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#Daily_Brief: #US, dozens of countries warn of rising famine risk in #Sudan, urge aid access
Addis Abeba — The United States and dozens of countries, including major #European powers, have warned of worsening food insecurity in Sudan and called for increased humanitarian assistance as the risk of famine grows amid the ongoing conflict.
https://addisstandard.com/brief/n-60633/
Addis Abeba — The United States and dozens of countries, including major #European powers, have warned of worsening food insecurity in Sudan and called for increased humanitarian assistance as the risk of famine grows amid the ongoing conflict.
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#Daily_Brief: #Netanyahu woos #Ethiopian origin #Jewish voters by invoking close ties with PM Abiy
Addis Abeba - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sought to appeal to Ethiopian origin Jewish voters ahead of Israel’s election on Tuesday, 27 October, highlighting his close relationship with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and pledging to continue bringing members of the Beta Israel community to Israel.
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Addis Abeba - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sought to appeal to Ethiopian origin Jewish voters ahead of Israel’s election on Tuesday, 27 October, highlighting his close relationship with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and pledging to continue bringing members of the Beta Israel community to Israel.
https://addisstandard.com/brief/n-60650/
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#Daily_Brief: #US House Foreign Affairs Committee condemns attacks on #Orthodox Christians in #Ethiopia’s #Oromia
@HouseForeignGOP described the attacks as “completely unacceptable” and urged all parties to protect Christians and people of all faiths from violence and ensure those “responsible are punished”.
The Holy Synod said on 27 Octobr that 14 people were killed in Angada Kebele, in Gora Silingo, Merti Woreda, on 20 October, while another 46 were killed in Tereta, Chole and Birbo in Shirka Woreda of Oromia on 24 October, describing the killings as “extremely tragic cruelty and suffering inflicted on our citizens.”
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@HouseForeignGOP described the attacks as “completely unacceptable” and urged all parties to protect Christians and people of all faiths from violence and ensure those “responsible are punished”.
The Holy Synod said on 27 Octobr that 14 people were killed in Angada Kebele, in Gora Silingo, Merti Woreda, on 20 October, while another 46 were killed in Tereta, Chole and Birbo in Shirka Woreda of Oromia on 24 October, describing the killings as “extremely tragic cruelty and suffering inflicted on our citizens.”
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#Daily_Brief: #Africa’s Ebola outbreak surpasses 10,000 cases, with nearly 4,900 deaths
Addis Abeba — Africa’s latest #Ebola outbreak has surpassed 10,000 confirmed cases, with nearly 4,900 deaths reported, mostly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (#DRC), as the virus spreads across parts of the continent, according to AFP.
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Addis Abeba — Africa’s latest #Ebola outbreak has surpassed 10,000 confirmed cases, with nearly 4,900 deaths reported, mostly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (#DRC), as the virus spreads across parts of the continent, according to AFP.
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News: #Russia repeats offer to host #Ethiopia-#Eritrea dialogue, PM Abiy arrives in #Moscow for Africa summit
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on October 28 that Moscow was prepared to contribute to restoring relations between the neighboring countries, which were once part of a single state but have since experienced renewed tensions.
“If they show interest; whether now, tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow, Russia will strive to host and facilitate the meeting,” Lavrov was quoted as saying by Russian state media.
Neither government has independently confirmed its willingness to accept Russia’s offer, and no bilateral meeting between Abiy and Isaias or Russia-mediated talks have been officially confirmed in the statements cited.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on October 28 that Moscow was prepared to contribute to restoring relations between the neighboring countries, which were once part of a single state but have since experienced renewed tensions.
“If they show interest; whether now, tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow, Russia will strive to host and facilitate the meeting,” Lavrov was quoted as saying by Russian state media.
Neither government has independently confirmed its willingness to accept Russia’s offer, and no bilateral meeting between Abiy and Isaias or Russia-mediated talks have been officially confirmed in the statements cited.
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#Daily_Brief: #Sudan rights group says army drone strike kills more than 100 in #Darfur market
Addis Abeba — More than 100 people were killed and 113 injured in a drone strike on a busy market in #Nyala, the capital of South Darfur, according to Emergency Lawyers, a Sudanese rights group, as attacks on civilian areas intensify amid the country’s ongoing war.
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Addis Abeba — More than 100 people were killed and 113 injured in a drone strike on a busy market in #Nyala, the capital of South Darfur, according to Emergency Lawyers, a Sudanese rights group, as attacks on civilian areas intensify amid the country’s ongoing war.
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News: Seven former #Ethiopian diplomats urge #US to distinguish opposition alliance from separatist movements
Addis Abeba — Seven former Ethiopian diplomats, including former Foreign Affairs Minister #Gedu Andargachew, have urged US Secretary of State #Marco_Rubio to distinguish opposition to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government from separatist objectives, warning that #Washington’s characterization of an opposition alliance risks oversimplifying Ethiopia’s political and security crisis.
In a letter dated 26 October 2026, addressed to Rubio, the former officials challenged his recent remarks on C-SPAN concerning #Ethiopia and #Eritrea, particularly his description of certain opposition forces as “separatists” and his characterization of the Ethiopian government’s actions as a response.
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Addis Abeba — Seven former Ethiopian diplomats, including former Foreign Affairs Minister #Gedu Andargachew, have urged US Secretary of State #Marco_Rubio to distinguish opposition to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government from separatist objectives, warning that #Washington’s characterization of an opposition alliance risks oversimplifying Ethiopia’s political and security crisis.
In a letter dated 26 October 2026, addressed to Rubio, the former officials challenged his recent remarks on C-SPAN concerning #Ethiopia and #Eritrea, particularly his description of certain opposition forces as “separatists” and his characterization of the Ethiopian government’s actions as a response.
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#Opinion: #Moyale: Gateway to shared prosperity, not territorial rivalry
Recent deadly clashes between #Oromia and the #Somali region in Moyale have displaced tens of thousands of people. Hirsi Abdulkadir Mohamed argues that the competing territorial and administrative claims require “an immediate ceasefire and a coordinated response” from the federal and regional governments to protect civilians and resolve disputes through lawful institutions.
He urges leaders to clarify whether Moyale is envisioned as a shared economic gateway or the basis for an exclusive political claim, contending that “a trade corridor does not confer exclusive ownership over the people and places through which it passes.”
The author also calls for an independent investigation into the causes of the violence and allegations against all armed actors, including security personnel.
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Recent deadly clashes between #Oromia and the #Somali region in Moyale have displaced tens of thousands of people. Hirsi Abdulkadir Mohamed argues that the competing territorial and administrative claims require “an immediate ceasefire and a coordinated response” from the federal and regional governments to protect civilians and resolve disputes through lawful institutions.
He urges leaders to clarify whether Moyale is envisioned as a shared economic gateway or the basis for an exclusive political claim, contending that “a trade corridor does not confer exclusive ownership over the people and places through which it passes.”
The author also calls for an independent investigation into the causes of the violence and allegations against all armed actors, including security personnel.
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#News_Alert: #Ethiopia receives 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets, plans to acquire four S-400 air defense batteries
The latest announcement would represent a further expansion of Ethiopia’s air combat and air defense capabilities if the stated deliveries and planned acquisitions proceed as described. The Su-35 is a multirole fighter designed to engage aerial and ground targets, while the S-400 is a long-range surface-to-air missile system intended to intercept aircraft and certain missile threats.
Ethiopia’s existing inventory has included Su-27 fighters acquired in the 1990s, two Su-30K aircraft delivered in January 2024, and older Su-25 ground-attack aircraft and MiG-23BN fighters. These aircraft have formed part of the country’s combat aviation fleet alongside more recent acquisitions from other suppliers.
The expansion of Russian military cooperation has also extended beyond weapons procurement.
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The latest announcement would represent a further expansion of Ethiopia’s air combat and air defense capabilities if the stated deliveries and planned acquisitions proceed as described. The Su-35 is a multirole fighter designed to engage aerial and ground targets, while the S-400 is a long-range surface-to-air missile system intended to intercept aircraft and certain missile threats.
Ethiopia’s existing inventory has included Su-27 fighters acquired in the 1990s, two Su-30K aircraft delivered in January 2024, and older Su-25 ground-attack aircraft and MiG-23BN fighters. These aircraft have formed part of the country’s combat aviation fleet alongside more recent acquisitions from other suppliers.
The expansion of Russian military cooperation has also extended beyond weapons procurement.
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#Video_News: #Russia repeats offer to host #Ethiopia-#Eritrea dialogue, PM Abiy arrives in #Moscow for Africa summit
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News: More than 50 detained after burying victims of deadly attacks on #Orthodox faithful in #Ethiopia’s #Oromia
Addis Abeba — More than 50 residents in #Shirka Woreda, Southeast Zone (formerly #Arsi zone) of #Oromia region, have reportedly been detained after burying victims of recent attacks and assisting the wounded, residents told Addis Standard, raising concerns about a security crackdown in the aftermath of the killings.
The detention followed attacks by armed men in Chole and Birbo kebeles that left at least 48 people dead and more than 31 others injured, according to residents who spoke to Addis Standard. The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church’s #Holy_Synod subsequently reported that 60 Orthodox Christians were killed in attacks on 20 and 24 October across two woredas in Arsi Zone.
Attempts by Addis Standard to contact the regional communication bureau for further comment were unsuccessful.
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Addis Abeba — More than 50 residents in #Shirka Woreda, Southeast Zone (formerly #Arsi zone) of #Oromia region, have reportedly been detained after burying victims of recent attacks and assisting the wounded, residents told Addis Standard, raising concerns about a security crackdown in the aftermath of the killings.
The detention followed attacks by armed men in Chole and Birbo kebeles that left at least 48 people dead and more than 31 others injured, according to residents who spoke to Addis Standard. The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church’s #Holy_Synod subsequently reported that 60 Orthodox Christians were killed in attacks on 20 and 24 October across two woredas in Arsi Zone.
Attempts by Addis Standard to contact the regional communication bureau for further comment were unsuccessful.
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#Video_News: #Ethiopia receives 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets, plans to acquire four S-400 air defense batteries
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#Ethiopia: Two government civil servants killed in drone strike in western #Oromia, say resident, relative
Addis Abeba - Two local government employees were killed in a drone strike in Ababo Guduru Woreda, #Horo_Guduru #Wollega Zone, western Oromia, on Friday, October 23, according to a resident and a relative of one of the victims who spoke to Addis Standard.
The victims were identified as Bashana Lammesa, an employee of the Woreda Job Creation and Enterprise Office, and Addisu Tamasgen, an employee of the Woreda Land Administration Office. Both died instantly in the strike, while another person accompanying them was injured, a resident of Ababo Guduru Woreda, who requested anonymity for safety reasons, told Addis Standard.
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Addis Abeba - Two local government employees were killed in a drone strike in Ababo Guduru Woreda, #Horo_Guduru #Wollega Zone, western Oromia, on Friday, October 23, according to a resident and a relative of one of the victims who spoke to Addis Standard.
The victims were identified as Bashana Lammesa, an employee of the Woreda Job Creation and Enterprise Office, and Addisu Tamasgen, an employee of the Woreda Land Administration Office. Both died instantly in the strike, while another person accompanying them was injured, a resident of Ababo Guduru Woreda, who requested anonymity for safety reasons, told Addis Standard.
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