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News from Oct 26, 2026 (UTC)

Ethiopia isSteady

About usual

Last 14 days

Oct 13Oct 26

Why

  1. Attacks on Orthodox Christians in Oromia, Ethiopia, killed at least 40 people, according to reports.

    35 eventshallmarknews.com, bbc.co.uk, dailymail.comSource

  2. At least 48 civilians were killed in weekend attacks in Ethiopia.

    12 eventsallafrica.comSource

  3. Clashes in southern Ethiopia killed nine people and forced 2,500 to flee to Kenya.

    4 eventsafricaleader.comSource

What happened

  • Statements18%
  • Cooperation46%
  • Criticism18%
  • Protests0%
  • Pressure5%
  • Fighting14%

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