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The latest news from Ethiopia, from Tikvah, Addis Standard, The Reporter, BBC and more, summarized in English. Updated every 15 minutes.
- Houthi Militants Attack Airports in Saudi Arabia
Tikvah Ethiopia · Yemeni Houthi militants launched a missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, killing 12 people and injuring hundreds. Victims includ…
- The Reconciliation League and the Legacy of Coventry's Peace
Addis Fortune · Gordon Brown and John Sexton highlight the origins of the Reconciliation League, which operates between Lafayette College in Pennsylvania and Wroxton College in the UK…
- US advises citizens in Eritrea to exercise caution
Jawar Mohammed · The United States has issued an advisory to its citizens currently residing in Eritrea, urging them to exercise increased caution. The State Department has advised Ame…
- Donald Trump criticizes Norway for not winning Nobel Peace Prize
BBC Afaan Oromoo · US President Donald Trump has strongly criticized the Norwegian government after failing to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump labeled the decision to award the prize to…
- UAE drone strike in Somalia kills four family members
Addis Standard · A drone strike in the Al-Miskaad mountains of Puntland, Somalia, in January 2025 resulted in the deaths of four family members, including a 17-year-old pregnant girl a…
- Anti-Immigrant Unrest Resurges in South Africa; Asylum Registration HaltedTikvah Ethiopia ·
Renewed anti-immigrant violence has erupted in the South African cities of Durban and Johannesburg (Soweto) since October 7, 2026. Attackers have torched businesses an…
- US Defense Secretary Wants Nidal Hasan’s Execution Broadcast LiveBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing to broadcast the execution of Nidal Hasan live to the public. Hasan, a former Army psychiatrist, was convicted for the 200…
- UN Security Council Rejects US Push to Expand Arms Embargo on SudanAddis Standard ·
The United Nations Security Council voted unanimously on Thursday to extend the existing arms embargo on Sudan's Darfur region. The United States had proposed expandin…
- Failed US Execution: Death Row Inmate Survives Lethal Injection AttemptBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Christa Pike, a 50-year-old death row inmate in Tennessee, survived a failed lethal injection execution attempt last week. Pike, who has been on death row since 1996 f…
- Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan Activate Mutual Defense PactAddis Standard ·
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan have activated their Mecca Defense Alliance following Houthi attacks on Saudi territory. The conflict escalated on October 7 when st…
- Chinese youth show renewed interest in Mao ZedongBBC Tigrinya ·
Young people in China, particularly users of the video platform Bilibili, are showing a renewed interest in former leader Mao Zedong, often referring to him as "Teache…
- Three Killed in Houthi Attacks on Saudi AirportsBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Saudi Arabian officials have confirmed that three people were killed following attacks carried out by Houthi militants on Saudi airports over the past two days. The st…
- An Ethiopian Journalist's First Impression of India
The Reporter · A reporter from The Reporter Ethiopia shares experiences from a 10-day trip to India in mid-September. The journalist traveled as part of an international media delega…
- Sudan Army Chief Rejects Peace Talks With RSF, Vows Military VictoryAddis Standard ·
Sudan's army chief, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has explicitly rejected entering into negotiations or peace agreements with the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Force…
- Pope Leo XIV Calls on Warring Factions in Ethiopia to Commit to Honest EngagementAddis Fortune ·
Pope Leo XIV has issued an urgent appeal regarding the conflict in Ethiopia through a message shared on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter). In his…
- South Sudan 2018 Peace Deal Remains Key Legal Instrument, Says AU C5
Capital Ethiopia · South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement remains the country’s paramount legal instrument. This position was emphasized …
- CIA Assessment Warns of Internal Fractures in Israel Ahead of ElectionsAddis Standard ·
United States intelligence analysts have issued a warning regarding Israel's vulnerability to internal conflict and institutional instability. According to a classifie…
- Diplomatic Efforts Underway to Save Sri Lankan Youth Sentenced to Death in Saudi ArabiaBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
A 24-year-old Sri Lankan migrant worker in Saudi Arabia, Anojaan Sivarasa, is facing execution after the Saudi Supreme Court sentenced him to death for blasphemy again…
- Houthis Claim Strikes on Riyadh Airport and Aramco RefineryAddis Standard ·
Yemen's Houthi rebels announced on Monday that they executed military strikes against King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In addition to the air…
- Donald Trump Says US B-1 Bombers Relocated from UK Base Due to Security ConcernsBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
US President Donald Trump stated that the United States relocated its B-1 strategic long-range bombers from the RAF Fairford airbase in the United Kingdom due to speci…
- Hundreds Flee RSF Attacks in Sudan's Blue Nile RegionAddis Standard ·
Hundreds of civilians have been forced to flee their homes in Sudan’s southeastern Blue Nile region following intensified attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support For…
- Saudi-Backed Yemeni Forces Push Houthi Rebels from Strategic Bab el-Mandeb StraitBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Yemeni government forces backed by a Saudi-led coalition have reportedly advanced into coastal areas including the town of Morka, pushing Iran-aligned Houthi rebels aw…
- Sudan’s Army Chief Affirms Solidarity with Saudi Arabia over Houthi AttacksCapital Ethiopia ·
Sudan’s military leader, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, held a telephone conversation on Tuesday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss regional security deve…
- Somali Pirates Killed Oil Tanker Crew before Rescue, Official Tells BBCCapital Ethiopia ·
Five crew members of an oil tanker seized by pirates off the coast of Somalia were killed before local security forces managed to retake the vessel, according to a sen…
- WFP Driver Killed in Air Strike on Aid Trucks in Sudan's South KordofanAddis Standard ·
A driver working for the World Food Programme (WFP) was killed in Sudan's South Kordofan state on Saturday following an air strike that targeted humanitarian vehicles.…
- Religious Disputes Escalate in Brazil's Presidential CampaignBBC Tigrinya ·
The presidential election campaign in Brazil has triggered intense political and religious friction between incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-win…
- Yemeni Government Declares All-Out War Against Houthi MilitantsBBC Amharic ·
The internationally recognized government of Yemen has officially declared an all-out war against the Houthi militants. This decision aims to liberate all territories …
- Churches in India's Maharashtra Require Consent Forms Amid Strict Anti-Conversion LawBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Some churches in Mumbai and surrounding areas in Maharashtra state, India, have begun asking worshippers to sign informal consent forms declaring they are attending se…
- Yemeni Houthi Rebels Claim Missile and Drone Strike on Saudi Oil Facility in RiyadhBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Yemeni Houthi rebels have announced that they launched a targeted attack on a Saudi Arabian oil storage facility located in the capital city of Riyadh using drones and…
- Flydubai Co-Pilot Attacks Captain with Axe in Hijacking AttemptBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
A Flydubai co-pilot attempted to hijack a flight bound for Israel and attacked the captain with an axe, according to United Arab Emirates prosecutors. The aircraft was…
- Michael Ignatieff Analyzes the New Global Order and the Rise of ProtectionismAddis Fortune ·
Academic and commentator Michael Ignatieff has offered a stark assessment of the changing global geopolitical reality, stating that every nation is currently forced to…
- Sudanese Army Orders Troops to Prepare Offensive Against Rebels in Blue NileAddis Standard ·
The commander of the Sudanese army’s 4th Infantry Division has officially ordered troops positioned in the southeastern Blue Nile region to raise their combat readines…
- Russia Warns It Is Prepared to Use Nuclear Weapons If Kaliningrad Is Blockaded or AttackedBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia is fully prepared to use any military force, including nuclear weapons, if its enclave of Kaliningrad comes unde…
- Pope Leo XIV Warns Ethiopia Conflict Leaves Trail of Death and ResentmentAddis Standard ·
Pope Leo XIV has publicly expressed deep concern over the renewed hostilities affecting the Tigray, Afar, and Amhara regions in Ethiopia. In his address, the Pontiff w…
- Trump Considers US Oil Export Ban Prompting European Reserves DiscussionBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
US President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States is strongly considering a ban on crude oil exports to cushion domestic impacts from rising energy prices…
- Michael Ignatieff Criticizes Cold War 'Free World' Concept as a Noble LieAddis Fortune ·
Author and academic Michael Ignatieff has reflected on the Cold War concept of the 'free world,' describing the rhetoric used by Western nations as a 'noble lie.' He a…
- Iran War Pulls Horn of Africa into Unified Strategic Theatre, Says Abdul MohammedAddis Fortune ·
According to an analysis by Abdul Mohammed, the ongoing war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran that opened in late February 2026 has effectively pulled the …
- UN Security Council Sets Vote on Sudan Sanctions Amid Arms Embargo DisputeAddis Standard ·
The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote on 8 October regarding the renewal of sanctions previously imposed on Sudan. This upcoming vote takes place am…
- Algeria Approves Death Penalty for Arsonists and Child KidnappersBBC Afaan Oromoo ·
Algeria's parliament has voted in favor of a bill imposing the death penalty on individuals who intentionally set fire to forests, crops, or trees, as well as those wh…
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