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- Oct 26
At least 60 Orthodox Christians killed in two attacks in Ethiopia's Oromia region
Two attacks on 20 and 24 October in the Arsi Zone killed at least 60 people, according to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, which also reported more than 20 seriously injured and 20 homes burned.
- Oct 17
Climate panel IPCC fails to agree on timing of next assessment report
The IPCC's 65th plenary session in Addis Ababa ended on Friday, 16 October, with countries split over whether the seventh assessment report comes out in 2028 or 2029.
- Oct 10
Eritrea and Ethiopia trade war accusations at UN as Tigray fighting escalates
Eritrea asked the UN Security Council on Saturday to condemn what it calls Ethiopia's declaration of war, while residents of the border town Adigrat report that Ethiopian forces have taken control of it.
- Oct 4
Eritrean troops reportedly enter Ethiopia's Tigray region as drones strike near Adigrat
Witnesses and the ACLED monitoring group say Ethiopian drones struck Eritrean forces overnight near Adigrat, after Ethiopia and Eritrea severed diplomatic relations on 1 October.
- Oct 1
Ethiopian troops enter Mekelle as TPLF rebels withdraw to launch guerrilla campaign
Ethiopian federal troops and allied militias took control of the Tigray regional capital of Mekelle after rebel forces withdrew from the city, following ten days of intense fighting across northern Ethiopia.
- Sep 30
Federal troops advance in northern Ethiopia as renewed Tigray fighting kills 52 in Alamata
At least 52 civilians have died in Alamata after clashes resumed between Ethiopian federal forces and a newly formed seven-member rebel alliance across Tigray, Amhara, and Afar.
- Sep 26
EU pledges €710 million humanitarian package for Africa, the Middle East, and Ukraine
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pledged 710 million euros on 26 September 2026 to fund displacement, health, and emergency relief programs across Africa, the Middle East, and Ukraine.
- Sep 23
Ethiopia accuses Sudan, Eritrea and Egypt of backing northern Tigray rebels
Heavy fighting has resumed across Tigray, Afar, and Amhara as Ethiopian army chief Birhanu Jula alleges foreign powers are arming rebel forces.
- Sep 20
Seven Ethiopian armed groups form coalition aiming to oust Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
Seven armed opposition factions, including the TPLF, Fano, and OLA, have formed the Coalition of Ethiopian Popular Forces for Survival to overthrow the federal government in Addis Ababa and establish a transitional administration.
- Aug 13
US jury orders Boeing to pay $29 million to family of Irish UN engineer killed in 737 MAX crash
A federal jury in Chicago has ordered Boeing to pay $29 million in damages to the widow of Michael 'Mick' Ryan, an Irish UN engineer among the 157 people killed when Ethiopian Airlines flight ET302 crashed six minutes after takeoff from Addis Ababa on 10 March 2019.
- Jun 21
Abiy Ahmed's party sweeps Ethiopian parliament with 90% of seats, as voting shuts out Tigray and parts of Amhara
The Prosperity Party secured 438 seats (90% of declared results) in Ethiopia's June 1 legislative elections, all but ensuring Abiy Ahmed a second full term when the new parliament convenes in October. Voting did not take place in Tigray and parts of Amhara because of insecurity.
