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News from Nov 3, 2026 (UTC)

Ethiopia isTense

Worse than usualBelow usual for 9 days

Last 14 days

Oct 21Nov 3

Why

  1. Sudan accuses Ethiopia of backing RSF drone attacks that it says killed and wounded hundreds over eight months.

    13 eventsallafrica.comSource

  2. Oromia says 73 people have been detained over the Arsi killings.

    20 eventsallafrica.comSource

  3. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church calls for stronger protection after more than 60 Christians were killed in attacks.

    13 eventschristiandaily.comSource

What happened

  • Statements18%
  • Cooperation30%
  • Criticism23%
  • Protests1%
  • Pressure4%
  • Fighting24%

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