October 2026
October 26
- Ethiopian church says 60 Orthodox Christians killed in attacks in Oromia
The Ethiopian Orthodox Church confirmed that 60 of its members were killed in attacks on Orthodox Christian communities in Ethiopia's Oromia region. Outlets reported the toll as at least 60, with the church's own confirmation putting the figure at 60.
- Ethiopia receives 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets and plans four S-400 batteries
Ethiopia has received 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets and plans to acquire four S-400 air defense batteries, Addis Standard reported. The deliveries include air defense systems alongside the aircraft. The acquisition was reported as the Tigray war escalates.
- Drone strike on Amhara displacement camp kills 16 and injures 22
A drone strike hit the Hayiq Jari 2 camp for internally displaced people in Ethiopia's Amhara region, killing 16 people and injuring 22, Addis Standard reported. Anadolu Ajansı put the toll at at least 16 civilians killed in the attack on the displacement camp. The camp is in South Wollo Zone, according to DW Amharic's account of the reported strike on a shelter there.
- Ethiopia registers 1.4 million coffee producers as EU deforestation rules threaten exports
Ethiopia has rolled out a digital coffee traceability system covering 1.4 million producers, launched ahead of the European Union's deforestation rules. The system is intended to keep Ethiopian coffee competitive in world markets.
- El Niño-linked drought leaves 3.5 million people in need across six Ethiopian regions
An El Niño-linked drought has affected 3.5 million people across six regions of Ethiopia, with humanitarian needs deepening in Afar, Amhara and Tigray. Food shortages and child malnutrition are worsening in those areas as the drought continues.