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Order a long-term news report on Oromia
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Citizen Digital
… 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. …
At least 14 killed, 10 abducted in central EthiopiaThe Standard
… They say it will be a more unifying role, representing all of Ethiopia's ethnic groups, compared to the current system in which Abiy is elected as a member of parliament from his Oromia region.It will create "a more unified country to overcome the challenges the country currently …
Ethiopia's Abiy could consolidate power as 'executive president'Citizen Digital
… oola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The bid faces numerous obstacles, including ongoing insurgencies in the country's two most populous states, Amhara and Oromia …
Ethiopia bids to host 2028 AFCONCapital News
… But security experts fear the country could be heading back to war, while the violent and deadly insurgencies in Ethiopia’s Amhara and Oromia regions show no sign of ending. …
Ethiopia PM’s party wins landslide as fears grow of new conflictThe Standard
… A total of 54 million voters were registered.The commission said that 143 polling stations did not open on election day due to security concerns, adding voting was interrupted in several locations in Amhara and Oromia, without providing further details. …
Ethiopian PM's party secures win in national electionThe Standard
… my who were engaged in their daily routines," it said, without giving further details.The federal government is the only authority with access to drones in the region, and used them extensively during the civil war, as well as against ongoing insurgencies in the Amhara and Oromia …
Ethiopia's Tigray hit by deadly drone strike: dissident authorityCitizen Digital
… h({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); "The coming five years will be a period of historic transformation for our nation," Abiy told reporters after casting his ballot in his native Oromia …
Ethiopia votes with landslide re-election expected for PMCitizen Digital
… "This election is going to be among the least competitive since multi-party democracy was introduced (in 1991)," Abel Abate Demissie of the Chatham House think tank told AFP. - What's the security situation? -The most populous regions, Oromia and Amhara, are experiencing long-run …
Ethiopia heads for one of 'least competitive' electionsThe Standard
… The most populous regions, Oromia and Amhara, are experiencing long-running insurgencies and voting has already been cancelled in 30 of Amhara's 137 constituencies. …
Ethiopia heads for one of 'least competitive' electionsThe 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 →