#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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#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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News: Five farmers killed, over 100 cattle looted in South #Ethiopia’s #Burji Zone; three more killed in #Kore
Five farmers were killed and more than 100 cattle looted in an attack in Soyama Zuria Woreda of the Burji Zone in South Ethiopia Regional State, according to local sources who spoke with #Addis_Standard; three more people, including a 14-year-old boy, were also killed in a separate attack in neighboring Kore Zone, two days later.
The latest killing is part of the persistent insecurity affecting local communities along parts of the boundary between South Ethiopia and #Oromia since early 2021.
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Five farmers were killed and more than 100 cattle looted in an attack in Soyama Zuria Woreda of the Burji Zone in South Ethiopia Regional State, according to local sources who spoke with #Addis_Standard; three more people, including a 14-year-old boy, were also killed in a separate attack in neighboring Kore Zone, two days later.
The latest killing is part of the persistent insecurity affecting local communities along parts of the boundary between South Ethiopia and #Oromia since early 2021.
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#Daily_Brief: Putin woos #African leaders, says #Russia a better partner than 'colonial' West
Addis Abeba — Russian President #Vladimir_Putin told African leaders that #Moscow was a reliable partner for the continent, accusing Western countries of exploiting Africa’s resources and using debt to constrain its development, as Russia hosted the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow on Wednesday.
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Addis Abeba — Russian President #Vladimir_Putin told African leaders that #Moscow was a reliable partner for the continent, accusing Western countries of exploiting Africa’s resources and using debt to constrain its development, as Russia hosted the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow on Wednesday.
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News: #Sudan once again accuses #Ethiopia of involvement in drone strikes targeting power stations, civilian sites
Addis Abeba — Sudan has once again accused neighbouring Ethiopia of involvement in drone attacks targeting civilian infrastructure, fuel depots and power stations, alleging that drones used in recent strikes were launched from Ethiopian territory, including #Bahir_Dar Airport.
According to Sudan Tribune, Sudanese government and intelligence officials made the allegations at a joint press conference in #Khartoum on Wednesday, presenting what they described as flight data, satellite imagery and fragments of intercepted drones to support their claims.
The allegations came as Sudan's Defence Minister Hassan Daoud Kabroun accused more than 20 countries of supporting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) with funding, drones, logistical assistance and foreign fighters, according to a separate report by Radio Tamazuj.
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Addis Abeba — Sudan has once again accused neighbouring Ethiopia of involvement in drone attacks targeting civilian infrastructure, fuel depots and power stations, alleging that drones used in recent strikes were launched from Ethiopian territory, including #Bahir_Dar Airport.
According to Sudan Tribune, Sudanese government and intelligence officials made the allegations at a joint press conference in #Khartoum on Wednesday, presenting what they described as flight data, satellite imagery and fragments of intercepted drones to support their claims.
The allegations came as Sudan's Defence Minister Hassan Daoud Kabroun accused more than 20 countries of supporting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) with funding, drones, logistical assistance and foreign fighters, according to a separate report by Radio Tamazuj.
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#Daily_Brief: President Isaias says #Russia-#Africa strategic partnership requires overcoming Western ‘containment’ efforts
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Sputnik Africa on the sidelines of the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow on October 28, Isaias said the proposed Russia-Africa action plan should go beyond adjustments to individual provisions, stressing that the partnership carries broader strategic implications for African countries and Russia.
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Speaking in an exclusive interview with Sputnik Africa on the sidelines of the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow on October 28, Isaias said the proposed Russia-Africa action plan should go beyond adjustments to individual provisions, stressing that the partnership carries broader strategic implications for African countries and Russia.
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#Daily_Brief: #UN political mission ends in #Somalia amid unresolved election dispute
Addis Abeba — The United Nations’ political mission in Somalia is set to close on Saturday after more than three decades, with no agreed mechanism to mediate disputes between the government and opposition over a contested election process and the president’s tenure, the Associated Press reported.
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Addis Abeba — The United Nations’ political mission in Somalia is set to close on Saturday after more than three decades, with no agreed mechanism to mediate disputes between the government and opposition over a contested election process and the president’s tenure, the Associated Press reported.
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#Opinion: The Corridor We Must Force Open: A #Tigrayan woman’s reckoning
The recent crisis in #Ethiopia’s #Tigray region exposed deep failures in governance, compounded by external destruction. In the absence of adequate institutional support, communities relied on generations of solidarity to survive, writes Segen Yainshet Tesfamariam.
She argues that “improvisation, however courageous, is not a strategy,” criticizing a political culture shaped by the “myth of the Alpha Male” and factional power struggles that have sidelined women and young people.
Segen emphasizes that lasting recovery requires a shift away from personality-driven politics towards accountable public institutions.
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The recent crisis in #Ethiopia’s #Tigray region exposed deep failures in governance, compounded by external destruction. In the absence of adequate institutional support, communities relied on generations of solidarity to survive, writes Segen Yainshet Tesfamariam.
She argues that “improvisation, however courageous, is not a strategy,” criticizing a political culture shaped by the “myth of the Alpha Male” and factional power struggles that have sidelined women and young people.
Segen emphasizes that lasting recovery requires a shift away from personality-driven politics towards accountable public institutions.
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#Daily_Brief: #Israeli businessman found dead in #Addis_Abeba restaurant, suspects detained
Addis Abeba - An Israeli businessman was found dead in a restaurant bathroom in Addis Ababa on Wednesday, October 28, with Ethiopian police detaining suspects as investigations into the circumstances of his death continue, Israeli media reported.
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Addis Abeba - An Israeli businessman was found dead in a restaurant bathroom in Addis Ababa on Wednesday, October 28, with Ethiopian police detaining suspects as investigations into the circumstances of his death continue, Israeli media reported.
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News: Dangote hires #Spanish firm for #Ethiopia’s $4 billion fertiliser project
Addis Abeba — #Dangote Group, owned by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, has contracted Spanish engineering company Técnicas Reunidas to supply two hydrogen reformers for its fertiliser plant under construction in #Gode, #Somali region, as the project’s estimated cost rises to more than $4 billion.
Técnicas Reunidas announced on Wednesday that it would design, procure materials for, manufacture and deliver the two units within 18 months. The reformers are expected to produce a combined output of more than 200,000 normal cubic metres of hydrogen per hour. The company did not disclose the contract’s value.
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Addis Abeba — #Dangote Group, owned by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, has contracted Spanish engineering company Técnicas Reunidas to supply two hydrogen reformers for its fertiliser plant under construction in #Gode, #Somali region, as the project’s estimated cost rises to more than $4 billion.
Técnicas Reunidas announced on Wednesday that it would design, procure materials for, manufacture and deliver the two units within 18 months. The reformers are expected to produce a combined output of more than 200,000 normal cubic metres of hydrogen per hour. The company did not disclose the contract’s value.
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#Daily_Brief: Media Authority grants new license to Dimtsi Weyane #Tigray under new name following caretaker administration’s request
Addis Abeba — The Ethiopian Media Authority (#EMA) has granted a new broadcasting service license to #Maedot Broadcasting Service, formerly known as #Dimtsi_Weyane Tigray Radio and Television Service, following a request from the current Tigray regional caretaker administration to change the broadcaster’s name, the Authority said.
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Addis Abeba — The Ethiopian Media Authority (#EMA) has granted a new broadcasting service license to #Maedot Broadcasting Service, formerly known as #Dimtsi_Weyane Tigray Radio and Television Service, following a request from the current Tigray regional caretaker administration to change the broadcaster’s name, the Authority said.
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#Video_News: #Sudan once again accuses #Ethiopia of involvement in drone strikes targeting power stations, civilian sites
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