Top stories · Week
The Ethiopian stories Zena Digest readers read most today, this week, this month and of all time, summarized in English.
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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
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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
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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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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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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
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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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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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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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Lt. Gen. Tsadkan Gebretensae Announces Retirement from Armed Struggle
Lieutenant General Tsadkan Gebretensae, in an interview with TBS, announced his retirement from any organized armed struggle. Describing the TPLF's leadership as a burden that had been placed on the people of Tigray, …
Natnael Mekonnen9
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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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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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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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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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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
- 21
US reportedly launches attack on Iran's Qeshm Island
US officials have reportedly confirmed to CBS News that the United States has launched an attack on Iran's Qeshm Island, located in the Strait of Hormuz. The military action comes just ahead of the US midterm election…
BBC Afaan Oromoo4
- 22
Ethiopia's Annual Inflation Rate Drops for Third Consecutive Month
Ethiopia's annual headline inflation declined to 14.6 percent in October 2026, down from 14.9 percent in September, according to the Ethiopian Statistical Service. This marks the third consecutive monthly decline, dri…
Birr Metrics3
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Ethiopian-American pleads guilty to spying for Ethiopia
An Ethiopian-American individual has pleaded guilty in a United States court to charges of acting as an illegal agent for the Ethiopian government. The defendant admitted to monitoring Ethiopian dissidents, particular…
Addis Standard4
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Ethiopian Birr Value Triples Against Dollar Since Market Float
The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) quoted the dollar at 57.48 Birr on July 26, 2024, just before the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) transitioned to a market-determined exchange rate, causing the rate to jump to 74…
Addis Fortune3
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Renewed conflict in Ethiopia triggers new displacement in Tigray and Amhara
Renewed fighting in Ethiopia has triggered new displacement across the Tigray and Amhara regions, compounding the existing humanitarian crisis. The city of Debre Birhan is currently facing severe pressure while hostin…
Addis Standard4
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Retail Prices for Bottled Water Announced in Addis Ababa
The Bottled Water Manufacturers Association has officially released the retail prices for various water brands sold in Addis Ababa. Habiba Siraj, Head of the Addis Ababa Trade Bureau, warned that manufacturers who hav…
Tikvah Ethiopia3
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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
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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
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Ethiopia Receives Advanced Su-35 Jets and S-400 Air Defence Systems
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced that Ethiopia has received its first 12 Russian-made Su-35 4++ generation fighter jets. Additionally, the government is set to acquire four batteries of S-400 air defence systems to…
ENA5
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NBE Issues Warning to Commercial Banks
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has issued a warning to commercial banks regarding the practice of paying upfront interest on time deposits. NBE Governor Dr. Eyob Tekalign addressed questions from Capital newspape…
Capital Ethiopia1
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Over 60 killed in targeted attacks in Arsi Zone
Over 60 civilians have been killed in targeted attacks in the South East Oromia Zone (formerly Arsi Zone) last week, according to reports. The violence specifically targeted followers of the Orthodox Tewahedo Church, …
DW Amharic2
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GERD Dispute: Egypt and Sudan Invoke Colonial-Era Nile Water Rights
Egypt and Sudan continue to invoke colonial-era agreements to assert their water rights regarding the Nile, even long after the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The two governments maintain th…
Addis Standard2
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Democrats take control of US Congress
In the recent crucial US midterm elections, the Democratic Party secured control of Congress after winning in key states. The outcome is seen as a pivotal factor that will shape the final two years of President Donald…
BBC Tigrinya1
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US and UK Condemn Attack in Oromia, Demand Accountability
The international community is condemning an attack on civilians in the Shirka district of the Arsi zone, Oromia region, which occurred on October 24, 2024 (Tikimt 14, 2019 E.C.). Both the United States and the United…
DW Amharic3
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Ethiopian-American groups lobby for action following Arsi attacks
Ethiopian-American civil organizations are lobbying the U.S. government and the international community for urgent action following reports of attacks on Orthodox Christians in the Arsi zone of the Oromia region. Acco…
DW Amharic4
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Abdul El-Sayed wins US Michigan Senate seat
Abdul El-Sayed has become the first Muslim senator in US history after winning the seat in the Michigan midterms. A medical doctor by profession, El-Sayed campaigned on platforms including opposition to US military ai…
BBC Afaan Oromoo1
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Four farmers killed in attack by gunmen in Southern Ethiopia
Four farmers were killed in an attack by armed men in the Kolme district of the Konso Zone in the Southern Ethiopia region on November 2, 2024. According to relatives of the victims and residents, the attackers arrive…
Tikvah Ethiopia4
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'Alliance for Survival' Reaffirms Continued Struggle Against Ethiopian Government
The 'Alliance for Survival', a coalition of seven political and armed groups, has reaffirmed its commitment to continue its struggle against the Ethiopian federal government, labeling it a 'common enemy'. In a video s…
DW Amharic1
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Moyale conflict spills into Kenya: 3 dead, 20 injured
Three people have been killed and twenty others injured after conflict from Ethiopia's Moyale region spilled across the border into Kenya. Stray bullets and rocket-propelled grenades have reportedly landed on Kenyan t…
Addis Standard1
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Ethiopia Receives Modern Su-35 Fighter Jets from Russia
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced during the Russia-Africa summit that Ethiopia has received 12 modern Su-35 fighter jets from Russia. These jets, classified as '4++ generation,' make Ethiopia the first country in S…
BBC Amharic10
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