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The Ethiopian stories Zena Digest readers read most today, this week, this month and of all time, summarized in English.
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PM Abiy Ahmed Receives Fighter Jets and Air Defense Systems from Russia
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced that he has received Su-35 fighter jets and S-400 air defense systems from Russia following a bilateral agreement. During the handover ceremony in Moscow, the Prime Minister emphasi…
Capital Ethiopia25
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Drone strike on IDP camp in Amhara region kills 16
A drone strike killed 16 civilians and injured 22 others this morning at the Hayiq Jari 2 internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in the Amhara region, according to eyewitnesses who spoke to Addis Standard. The attack…
Addis Standard15
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EOTC Holy Synod reports 60 killed in Arsi zone attacks
The Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church has announced that 60 faithful individuals were killed in attacks in the Arsi zone. According to reports from the Arsi Diocese, the killings occurred between Oc…
Tikvah Ethiopia38
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At Least 18 Killed in Reported Drone Attack in South Wollo
At least 18 people were killed and over 30 injured in a series of drone strikes on the 'Jari No. 2' displacement camp in Tuhuludere district, South Wollo, Amhara region. Reporting by the BBC and Reuters indicates that…
BBC Tigrinya2
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Major General Yohannes Woldegiorgis apprehended
Major General Yohannes Woldegiorgis (known as John Medid), a high-ranking commander of the Tigray forces, has been apprehended by the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF). Tigray Peace Force leadership confirmed th…
Tikvah Ethiopia36
- 6
Ethiopia expels Sudanese diplomats
Ethiopia has announced the expulsion of Sudanese diplomats from the country. This decision comes amidst escalating diplomatic tensions between the two nations. As regional tensions deepen, analysts warn that the situa…
Addis Standard10
- 7
Moyale conflict continues; multiple homes and businesses burned
The conflict in the border town of Moyale, between the Oromia and Somali regions, continued on Friday. Residents report that the unrest, which began last Sunday due to a dispute over the hoisting of a flag, escalated …
BBC Amharic75
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Ethiopia to acquire S-400 air defense systems from Russia
Ethiopia has announced it will acquire four S-400 air defense system batteries from Russia. The S-400 is a highly advanced defense system capable of detecting and destroying aircraft, cruise missiles, drones, and cert…
Tikvah Ethiopia32
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Over 70 Suspects Arrested Following Deadly Attacks in Arsi Zone
The Oromia Regional Government announced that 73 suspects have been arrested following a deadly attack in the Shirka district of the Arsi Zone. Oromia Communication Bureau Head, Hailu Adugna, stated that those detaine…
BBC Afaan Oromoo12
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Over 40 People Killed in Attack by Militants in Shirka District, Oromia
Over 40 people, including at least five children, were killed in an attack in the Shirka district of the Arsi zone, Oromia region, according to witnesses. The attack took place on Saturday, October 24, 2025. At least …
BBC Amharic12
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PM Abiy and President Isaias in Moscow; Russia offers mediation
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Isaias Afwerki have traveled to Moscow to attend the Russia-Africa summit. The trip occurs amidst heightened political and security tensions between the two nations, with Russia…
BBC Afaan Oromoo4
- 12
Over 50 detained in Oromia after burying victims of attack on Orthodox faithful
Over 50 residents in the Shirka Woreda of the Southeast Zone (formerly Arsi Zone), Oromia, have reportedly been detained by security forces after burying victims of recent attacks and assisting the wounded. The arrest…
Addis Standard30
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50,000 Flee Southern Ethiopia Violence into Kenya
Approximately 50,000 people have fled renewed intercommunal violence in southern Ethiopia, crossing the border into the Kenyan town of Moyale. The massive influx of refugees has triggered an escalating humanitarian cr…
Capital Ethiopia12
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At least 48 civilians killed in attacks in Oromia region
At least 48 civilians have been killed in a mass attack in Ethiopia's Oromia region that occurred over the weekend of October 24 and 25. According to reports from residents, the victims include women, elderly individu…
Addis Standard74
- 15
OFC Criticizes Federal Government Silence Over Moyale Conflict
The Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC) has criticized the federal government for its silence regarding the escalating conflict in Moyale town. The violence, which stems from a dispute over flag raising on the border of O…
BBC Amharic37
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At least 12 civilians killed in drone strike in Rama, Tigray
At least 12 civilians have been killed and several others injured following a drone strike in Rama town, located in Central Tigray. Local sources reported that the attack occurred on the morning of Friday, October 30,…
Addis Standard2
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National Bank of Ethiopia Maintains Policy Rate at 16 Percent
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has decided to maintain its policy interest rate at 16 percent following its eighth Monetary Policy Committee meeting on November 3, 2026. Despite a slight ease in food inflation, o…
Birr Metrics5
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Severe Security Crisis in Ethiopia: Over 90 Killed in One Week
Amidst the ongoing conflict in northern Ethiopia, a surge in violence across various regions has resulted in the deaths of at least 90 civilians over the past week. Significant attacks were reported in the Oromia regi…
BBC Tigrinya9
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Conflict in Moyale: Over 40,000 Flee to Kenya
A week-long conflict in Moyale has forced over 40,000 residents to flee across the border into Kenya, according to the Kenyan Red Cross. Residents reported to the BBC that neither the federal nor regional governments …
BBC Afaan Oromoo9
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8 Dead, Many Injured in Unexploded Ordnance Explosion in Yechila, Tigray
An unexploded ordnance explosion in Yechila town, Abargelle district, Tigray, killed eight people, including five children, on October 27, 2019. The tragedy occurred when local residents were collecting scrap metal, i…
BBC Tigrinya5
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Deadly Moyale border clashes displace over 14,000 in Southern Ethiopia
Clashes in the border town of Moyale in Southern Ethiopia have resulted in at least nine deaths and the displacement of over 14,000 people. The violence involves forces associated with the Oromia and Somali regional a…
Capital Ethiopia43
- 22
Ethiopian Media Authority suspends Reporter newspaper license
The Ethiopian Media Authority has announced an indefinite suspension of the registration certificates for both Amharic and English editions of the Reporter newspaper and its digital platforms, effective from November …
Capital Ethiopia1
- 23
Ethiopia Submits Candidacy for ICAO Council Membership
Ethiopia has officially submitted its candidacy for membership in the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). As the UN agency governing global aviation standards, safety, and security, the IC…
Birr Metrics194
- 24
Abraham Teklu Lemma pleads guilty to spying for the Ethiopian government
Abraham Teklu Lemma, an Ethiopian-American, has pleaded guilty in a US court to acting as an unregistered agent for the Ethiopian government by leaking classified US national defense information between 2021 and 2023.…
BBC Tigrinya3
- 25
Ethiopia and Eritrea escalate diplomatic tensions at UN Security Council
Ethiopia and Eritrea have escalated their diplomatic dispute to the UN Security Council, accusing each other of violating sovereignty and threatening regional stability. On October 7, Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister, Gede…
BBC Tigrinya59
- 26
Federal Government Establishes Six-Month Caretaker Administration for Tigray
The Ethiopian federal government has officially established a six-month caretaker administration for the Tigray region. This new administrative body will operate under the direct supervision and guidance of the federa…
Addis Standard3
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26 City Buses Converted to Natural Gas; 400 More to be Imported
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced that 26 city buses have been converted from fuel to natural gas and have officially begun operations. The move is intended to conserve foreign currency used for fuel imports, reduce…
Tikvah Ethiopia4
- 28
Sudan Accuses Ethiopia of Launching Drone Attacks
Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council has accused Ethiopia of facilitating drone attacks launched from its territory between February 15 and October 27, resulting in hundreds of civilian and military casualties. Th…
Addis Standard2
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Northern Ethiopia conflict updates and Ethio-Eritrea tensions
Security and political tensions persist in Northern Ethiopia. A clash at the Afar-Amhara border resulted in two deaths and several injuries. Meanwhile, the federal government has urged civil servants to return to work…
DW Amharic14
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TPLF Commander Col. Samere Teklu Reported Killed in Defense Forces Attack
The Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) reportedly killed Col. Samere Teklu, the commander of the 92nd Arma Logistics of the TPLF, in a surprise attack. According to the report, the colonel's guards and militants…
Natnael Mekonnen4
- 31
Ethiopia Unveils GDP Rebasing, Economy Reaches 210.7 Billion USD
Finance Minister Fitsum Assefa announced that Ethiopia has completed a GDP rebasing exercise, providing a more accurate assessment of the nation's economic scale. The country's GDP reached 24.03 trillion Birr (201.42 …
ENA5
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Fatal drone strike reported at Hayiq Jari IDP camp
A deadly drone strike has been reported at the Hayiq Jari IDP camp. Survivors have been forced to flee the area following the attack, which resulted in multiple casualties. This incident highlights the worsening secur…
Addis Standard7
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ENDF Announces Capture of High-Ranking TPLF Military Commanders
The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) announced it has captured high-ranking military commanders from the TPLF forces. The individuals captured include Colonel Haile-Selassie (Commander of the 15th Army), Lt. Co…
Natnael Mekonnen3
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EHRC Confirms 48 Killed in Attack in Arsi Zone
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has reported that 48 people were killed in an attack by armed groups in the Sirka district of Oromia's South East Zone. The commission confirmed the deaths of 23 security p…
Tikvah Ethiopia7
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Elders mediating to resolve Moyale conflict
The conflict in Moyale, sparked by regional flag usage, has entered its 12th day, with residents reporting a lull in gunfire today. Elders from both Oromia and Somali regions are engaging in mediation efforts to resto…
Tikvah Ethiopia3
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Russia signals readiness to mediate between Ethiopia and Eritrea
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed readiness to mediate the strained diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea ahead of the Russia-Africa summit. The summit marks the first time leaders from …
BBC Amharic4
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TPLF Issues Warning Against Mekelle Airport Operations
The TPLF administration has issued a stern warning against any activity at the Alula Aba Nega Airport in Mekelle, alleging it is being used for military logistics. The group has declared that any collaboration with th…
BBC Amharic12
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Ethiopia's Inflation Trends Upward as Essential Food Prices Spike
Ethiopia's annual inflation rate has begun climbing again, reaching 14.9 percent in September 2026 after bottoming out at 9.4 percent in March. While the headline inflation rate was 13.9 percent in June, specific esse…
Birr Metrics4
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Ethiopian-American Melat Asfawesen elected to US Congress in Colorado
29-year-old Ethiopian-American Melat Asfawesen Kiros has been elected to the United States Congress representing Colorado. Supported by the Democratic Socialists of America, Melat has made history as one of the younge…
BBC Tigrinya3
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Russia Offers Mediation Between Ethiopia and Eritrea
Russia has officially offered to mediate between Ethiopia and Eritrea amidst rising tensions that threaten to ignite a broader conflict in the Horn of Africa. Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandr Alimov stated that Mosco…
BBC Afaan Oromoo6
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