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Sudan says it downed drone allegedly launched from Ethiopia
Sudan’s Defence Ministry described the aircraft as hostile and said it was intercepted over Blue Nile State, near the Ethiopian border.
24 Aug 2026, 17:22 GMT+12 sources reviewed
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Sudanese UN Envoy - Eastern Libya, Chad and Ethiopia Are Supply Routes for RSF Militia ↗
[SNA] Sudan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Al-Harith Idris, said in a briefing to the UN Security Council on Monday that the UN Panel of Experts had documented the transformation of eastern Libya into a central hub in the supply chain of the Rapid Su
25 Aug 2026, 10:55 GMT+1AllAfrica Ethiopia
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Ethiopian Urges BRICS Member States to Invest in Youth Led Digital, Green Growth ↗
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has called on BRICS member states to establish dedicated funding mechanisms for youth enterprises and increase investment in digital and green technologies to advance youth led economic growth, according to the Ethiopian Embassy in India.
25 Aug 2026, 06:30 GMT+1AllAfrica Ethiopia
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Ethiopia's Agricultural Transformation Model Offers Lessons for Other African Nations - AU Officials ↗
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's efforts to boost agricultural productivity, promote self-sufficiency, and engage smallholder farmers offer valuable lessons for other African countries seeking to strengthen food security, according to officials from the African Union (AU) and the
25 Aug 2026, 06:30 GMT+1AllAfrica Ethiopia
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Sudanese Opposition Groups Reject Burhan-Backed Dialogue, Call for Alternative Peace Process ↗
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- A group of Sudanese opposition political and civil forces has rejected a domestic dialogue initiative backed by Sovereignty Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.
25 Aug 2026, 06:30 GMT+1AllAfrica Ethiopia
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Livestock Deaths and Water Scarcity Devastate Afar's Kori Woreda As El Niño Threat Grows ↗
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- A severe water and livelihood crisis is unfolding in Kori Woreda of Ethiopia's Afar Region, where residents report widespread livestock deaths, drying water sources and mounting pressure on families already struggling with prolonged drought and ina
25 Aug 2026, 06:19 GMT+1AllAfrica Ethiopia
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Egypt's Badr Abdelatty Discusses Horn Security With Djibouti Counterpart, Fourth Such Talks in a Month ↗
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held talks with his Djiboutian counterpart Abdoulkader Houssein Omar on security and political developments in the Horn of Africa, marking his fourth such regional engagement in a month.
25 Aug 2026, 06:19 GMT+1AllAfrica Ethiopia
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Divided By Identity, United By Demands - Fault Lines Behind Ethiopia's National Dialogue ↗
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- On 15 July 2026, Ethiopia's long-awaited National Dialogue Conference officially commenced in Addis Abeba. The dialogue process, built around eight major thematic pillars, was concluded last week after four years marked by significant challenges an
25 Aug 2026, 06:19 GMT+1AllAfrica Ethiopia
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Ethiopia's National Dialogue Lays Foundation for Nation-Building - Participants ↗
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's National Dialogue Conference has laid the groundwork for building a resilient nation and nurturing a generation that embraces dialogue, participants told ENA.
24 Aug 2026, 22:58 GMT+1AllAfrica Ethiopia
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Ethiopia Pushes Tourism As Strategic BRICS Cooperation Area ↗
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has called for stronger BRICS cooperation in tourism, positioning the sector as a strategic driver of economic growth, sustainable development and people-to-people ties.
24 Aug 2026, 22:58 GMT+1AllAfrica Ethiopia
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Ethiopia's New Assertiveness - Dialogue, Dams and Strategic Partnerships ↗
[ENA] National Dialogue reaches a historic milestone as Ethiopia reasserts its sovereign right to develop the Abay, while diplomacy, security and strategic partnerships reinforce the country's growing regional profile.
24 Aug 2026, 22:58 GMT+1AllAfrica Ethiopia
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Ethiopia Concludes Landmark 40-Day National Dialogue ↗
[Horn Diplomat] Addis Ababa (Horndiplomat) -- Ethiopia concluded its National Dialogue Conference on Saturday after nearly 4,000 Ethiopians from diverse backgrounds spent 40 days deliberating on some of the country's most consequential national questions.
24 Aug 2026, 15:15 GMT+1AllAfrica Ethiopia
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Sudan Says It Downed 'Hostile' Drone Launched From Ethiopian Territory ↗
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Sudan's Defense Ministry said it shot down a "hostile" drone over Blue Nile State near the border with Ethiopia, alleging that the aircraft had been launched from Ethiopian territory.
24 Aug 2026, 11:32 GMT+1AllAfrica Ethiopia
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Eritrean Regime Fueling Regional Conflicts, Destabilizing Neighboring Countries - Opposition Figure ↗
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Eritrean regime is fueling regional conflicts and supporting opposition forces in neighboring countries as part of what he described as a "strategy to preserve its grip on power," Eritrean Blue Revolution Front (EBRF) Central Committee member Dawit Teferi sai
24 Aug 2026, 06:29 GMT+1AllAfrica Ethiopia
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WHO RC76 Participants 'Walk the Talk' in Addis Ababa, Championing Healthier Africa ↗
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Participants of the 76th Session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa (RC76) joined a symbolic health walk on Sunday from the Adwa Victory Memorial to Meskel Square in Addis Ababa.
24 Aug 2026, 06:29 GMT+1AllAfrica Ethiopia
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Ethiopia Calls for African Unity to Secure Health Sovereignty ↗
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba has called for stronger continental cooperation and collective action to safeguard Africa's health sovereignty and build resilient health systems.
24 Aug 2026, 06:29 GMT+1AllAfrica Ethiopia
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Ethiopia, U.S. Agree to Establish Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation in Defense, Security ↗
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and the United States have agreed to establish comprehensive strategic cooperation in defense and security.
21 Aug 2026, 16:22 GMT+1AllAfrica Ethiopia
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Ethiopia Seeking to Unlock Banana Export Potential ↗
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia is seeking to turn its growing banana production into a major export by improving quality, productivity and market access, according to Ministry of Agriculture.
21 Aug 2026, 07:02 GMT+1AllAfrica Ethiopia
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Ethiopia Does Not Need Permission to Develop Abay Resources, Says Water Minister ↗
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- "Ethiopia does not need permission from anyone to develop its water resources as it is a sovereign country," Water and Energy Minister Habtamu Itefa said.
21 Aug 2026, 07:02 GMT+1AllAfrica Ethiopia
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UN Commends Ethiopia's Leadership for Humanitarian Action, Sustainable Solutions ↗
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ethiopia, Ozonnia Ojielo, has commended the Government of Ethiopia for its steadfast commitment to humanitarian action and sustainable solutions to recurring crises.
21 Aug 2026, 07:02 GMT+1AllAfrica Ethiopia
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From Brain Drain to Brain Circulation - Rethinking Ethiopian Scholars' Role in Global Knowledge Exchange ↗
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Each year, hundreds of young Ethiopian scholars prepare to pursue higher education at universities across Europe, North America, and Asia. Yet, as international student mobility expands, a critical philosophical question emerges: When a young Ethio
21 Aug 2026, 06:22 GMT+1AllAfrica Ethiopia
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Drone Strikes in Two Locations in Mekelle, 13 Casualties Received At Ayder Hospital ↗
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba- Two drone strikes were reported in Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region, on Thursday, August 20, with Ayder Specialized Hospital saying it received 13 casualties from one of the strikes.
21 Aug 2026, 06:22 GMT+1AllAfrica Ethiopia
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UAE-Linked Zijin Gold Acquires Stake in Ethiopian Gold Mine Near Sudan Border ↗
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Chinese mining company Zijin Gold International has acquired a 9.2% stake in Canadian mining firm Allied Gold, gaining partial ownership of its portfolio that includes the Kurmuk gold project in Ethiopia's Benishangul-Gumuz Region, near the Sudanes
20 Aug 2026, 12:55 GMT+1AllAfrica Ethiopia
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U.S. Judge Denies Bond for Ethiopian-Born University Instructor Held in Ice Detention ↗
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- An immigration judge has denied a request to release Dr. Berhanu Kibret, an Ethiopian-born instructor at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, keeping him in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention nearly a month after he
20 Aug 2026, 12:54 GMT+1AllAfrica Ethiopia
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Ethiopia's Forest Conservation Vital for the Horn of Africa - Norway's Envoy ↗
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's progress in expanding forest cover and its ongoing conservation efforts are vital not only for its own people but for the wider Horn of Africa, according to Live Jacob Sydness, Norway's Climate Counsellor and Special Envoy for Climate and Forests.
20 Aug 2026, 12:06 GMT+1AllAfrica Ethiopia