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Order a long-term news report on Oromia
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Citizen Digital
… The families have fled fighting in Moyale, Ethiopia, where security forces from the Oromia and Somali regions clashed on Thursday amid rising tensions over a regional flag dispute. …
Kenya launches emergency aid efforts as hundreds flee deadly clashes in EthiopiaThe Standard
… The rebel TPLF once controlled the whole of Ethiopia but lost power with the rise of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who hails from the Oromia region, in 2018. …
Eritrea suffers 'heavy losses': Ethiopian militiaCitizen Digital
… The TPLF ruled all of Ethiopia from 1991 until 2018, when it was marginalised with the rise of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who hails from the Oromia region. …
Ethiopia controls Tigray capital as regional rivals meet in EgyptCitizen Digital
… Conflict monitor ACLED said drones suspected to be linked to the anti-government alliance targeted army and civilian airports in Oromia and Amhara states on Sunday. …
Ethiopia and Eritrea break diplomatic ties over conflictThe Standard
… Though the military has a far more substantial fleet of drones, rebel forces have deployed them against airbases and airports elsewhere in the country -- including three attacks last Sunday in Oromia and Amhara states, according to conflict monitor ACLED. …
Drones suspected in Ethiopia army HQ explosion as regional tensions spikeThe Standard
… Conflict monitor ACLED said drones suspected to be linked to the anti-government alliance targeted army and civilian airports in Oromia and Amhara states on Sunday. …
Ethiopia and Eritrea break diplomatic ties over conflictThe Standard
… Ethiopia faces a myriad of insurgencies, including in its most populous regions, Oromia and Amhara. …
Tigray rebel forces seize Ethiopia regional airportThe Standard
… Alliance On Sunday, the TPLF announced it had joined a new alliance of anti-government armed groups from across Ethiopia, which faces multiple insurgencies, including in its most populous regions, Oromia and Amhara. …
Ethiopia's Tigray rebels seize airports, clash with govt forcesCapital News
… Ethiopia has faced years of armed conflict in Oromia and Amhara, the most populous states in the country. …
Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form new allianceThe Standard
… Africa's second-most populous country is facing armed groups opposing federal forces in its two most populous regions, Oromia and Amhara, while other parts of the country are also experiencing conflicts of varying intensity.Several regions of Ethiopia have also been hit by waves …
At least 14 killed, 10 abducted in central EthiopiaThe Kenya Red Cross Society has begun emergency relief operations in Moyale, Marsabit County, to assist 1,000 households fleeing deadly clashes in southern Ethiopia. The aid includes shelter, food, water, healthcare, and support for separated families.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Red Cross Society has begun emergency relief operations in Moyale, Marsabit County, to assist 1,000 households fleeing deadly clashes in southern Ethiopia. The aid includes shelter, food, water, healthcare, and support for separated families.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An Ethiopian pro-government militia says Eritrean troops have suffered "heavy losses" and are retreating towards their border after supporting rebels in Ethiopia. Eritrea's information minister dismissed the militia as "not trustworthy," and AFP was unable to independently verify the claims.
13 October 2026 · The Standard →
Ethiopian federal forces took full control of Mekelle, the Tigray regional capital, on Saturday as the presidents of Egypt, Somalia, Sudan and Eritrea met in Egypt to discuss the renewed conflict between federal forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front, which resumed fighting on September 23.
4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ethiopia and Eritrea broke diplomatic ties on Thursday, each accusing the other of stoking internal conflicts as fighting resumed in northern Ethiopia. Ethiopia expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats and said it would shut its embassy in Asmara, citing a threat to national security, while Eritrea reciprocated by severing all diplomatic ties.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Drone strikes likely caused explosions at Ethiopia's army headquarters this week amid renewed fighting between federal forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front. The conflict triggered a breakdown in relations between Ethiopia and both Eritrea and Egypt, with the two countries expelling diplomats and severing or suspending diplomatic ties.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →
Ethiopia and Eritrea broke diplomatic ties on Thursday as fighting resumed in northern Ethiopia between Ethiopian forces and the TPLF, with Ethiopia accusing Eritrea of supporting the rebel group. Ethiopia said it was expelling 10 Eritrean diplomats and shutting its embassy in Asmara, and Eritrea responded by severing all diplomatic ties with Ethiopia.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
Tigray People's Liberation Front fighters have seized control of Alula Aba Nega Airport in Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region, according to security and local sources. Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to Mekelle, Axum, and Shire due to rising tensions between the TPLF and the federal government, which fought a devastating 2020-2022 civil war.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
Tigrayan rebels seized control of airports and clashed with federal troops in Ethiopia's Afar region on Wednesday, according to multiple sources, as long-standing tensions escalated into open conflict following a devastating 2020-2022 civil war.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
Seven Ethiopian rebel groups, including the Fano militia, Oromo Liberation Army, and Tigray People's Liberation Front, have formed an alliance called Alliance for Survival to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government and establish a transitional administration, accusing his administration of presiding over war, genocide, and mass destruction. The coalition spans six of Ethiopia's regional states and comes amid years of armed conflict in Oromia and Amhara and renewed tensions in Tigray.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
An armed group identifying itself as the Fano militia attacked Walga town, some 150 kilometres southeast of Addis Ababa, killing at least 14 people and abducting 10 others. The NGO ACLED notes that attacks by this group are common in the border area between Central Ethiopia and Oromia regions and often involve large ransom demands.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
An armed group identifying itself as the Fano militia attacked Walga town, about 150 kilometres southeast of Addis Ababa, killing at least 14 people and abducting 10 others. The NGO ACLED said attacks by this group are common in the border area between Central Ethiopia and Oromia regions and often involve large ransom demands.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A weeks-long national dialogue in Ethiopia has backed constitutional changes to create a new "executive presidency" that would combine the offices of prime minister and president, potentially extending Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's control over the country. Parliament is expected to consider the proposal when it reconvenes in October, with supporters arguing it will create a more unified role representing all ethnic groups.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Ethiopia has formally submitted its bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2028, which would be its first since 1976. The bid faces obstacles including ongoing insurgencies in Amhara and Oromia states and threats of renewed civil war with the Tigray region.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party won 438 of 501 contested seats in Ethiopia's general election, securing his return to power despite the poll being overshadowed by conflict, accusations of repression, and limited opposition participation. Security experts warn of risks of renewed war and ongoing deadly insurgencies in Amhara and Oromia regions, with 143 polling stations unable to open on election day due to safety concerns.
22 June 2026 · Capital News →
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party secured 438 of 486 seats in legislative polls held June 1, winning roughly 90 per cent of contested seats. Elections took place in 501 of 547 constituencies with about 40 million people voting, though the party faced a divided opposition that did not field candidates in many constituencies.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
A deadly drone strike hit Ethiopia's Tigray region on Friday near Shiraro, according to dissident authorities, who accused the federal government of escalating tensions and raising fears of renewed war. A civil war between the federal government and the TPLF in 2020–2022 led to more than 600,000 deaths, and a peace deal ending the conflict has never been fully implemented.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ethiopians voted on Monday with the Prosperity Party of incumbent Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expected to win a landslide victory. Abiy, who has ruled since 2018, has been criticized for growing authoritarianism despite his earlier Nobel Peace Prize win for mending relations with Eritrea.
1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ethiopia holds a general election on June 1, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, in power since 2018, all but guaranteed victory despite multiple armed conflicts and economic strain. Abiy's Prosperity Party won 485 of 502 contested seats in the last election in 2021, which was disrupted by the Tigray civil war; his government has since cracked down on opponents, rights groups, and journalists.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ethiopia holds a general election on June 1, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expected to win despite armed conflicts and economic challenges from the Middle East war. The ruling Prosperity Party, which won 485 of 502 contested seats in 2021, has barely campaigned, and analysts describe the upcoming election as likely to be among the least competitive since multi-party democracy was introduced in 1991.
1 May 2026 · The Standard →