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October 8, 2026, 6:05 pm
All of Africa Today - October 8, 2026
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Rights Groups Urge UN Human Rights Council Special Session As Ethiopia Fighting Raises Atrocity Fears
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- A coalition of human rights organizations has called on the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) to convene a special session on Ethiopia, warning that renewed large-scale hostilities could lead to a repeat of atrocities committed during the country's 2020-2022 war.
Ethiopia Unveils New Cabinet Reshuffle
- [Reporter] Ethiopia's House of Peoples' Representatives on Thursday unanimously approved 22 ministerial nominees presented by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, formally establishing the Cabinet of the new Government. The nominations were submitted during the second regular session of the 7th parliamentary term.
Nigeria, Ethiopia Move to Deepen Ties in Trade, Agriculture, Security
- [Leadership] Nigeria and Ethiopia have moved to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, food security, aviation, and security, with Vice President Kashim Shettima and Ethiopia's Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Temesgen Tiruneh, reviewing relations between the two countries.
UN Warns of Aid Disruption in Tigray Following Looting of Humanitarian Depots
- [Reporter] The United Nations announced that a UN agency warehouse and several facilities operated by local and international humanitarian organizations have been looted in Tigray, as renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia severely disrupts aid operations and raises alarm over rising civilian casualties.
Recognition Without Redistribution - the Paradox of Power in South Ethiopia Region
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Last week, the council of the South Ethiopia Regional State convened in Arba Minch and swore in Tesfaye Beljige (PhD) as the region's new chief executive. Previously, Tesfaye served as Chief Government Whip in the House of Peoples' Representatives, and he arrives with a reputation that cuts both ways. Few regional leaders in Ethiopia have written a book-length reflection on the country's political trajectory; his In Search of Ethiopian Democracy, a 454-page work launched at Addis Ababa University in July
Aman Properties Is Expanding Its Horizon - Sar Bet Is Next
- [Reporter] We have exciting news to share: Aman Properties is expanding to Sar Bet.
African Ministers to Convene Dialogue With WHO Director-General Candidates in Addis Ababa On 23 November 2026
- [Africa CDC] Addis Ababa -- The 54 WHO recognized African countries represent nearly 30% of WHO Membership. Therefore, when leaders of this global health institution are selected, Africans should have the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates: their vision, priorities, and commitments to our continent.
Rwanda Women Stumble to Ethiopia Claims First-Leg Advantage
- [New Times] Rwanda's national women's football team face an uphill battle to reach the 2028 Olympic Games after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Ethiopia in the first leg of the second qualifying round at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Wednesday evening.
PM Abiy Highlights Ethiopia-Nigeria Cooperation and Mutual Learning
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said he held talks with Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima, who is in Ethiopia for a three-day working visit as part of the Ethiopia-Nigeria leadership exchange.
Somaliland Parliament Congratulates Shide, Ethiopia's Parliamentary Leadership
- [Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa, Somaliland, Oct 7 -- Somaliland's House of Representatives has congratulated Ahmed Shide on his election as speaker of Ethiopia's House of People's Representatives, highlighting the historic significance of his appointment and calling for stronger cooperation between the two legislatures.
No Entity Can Prevent Ethiopia From Securing Sea Access, Says Abadula Gemeda
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- No entity can prevent Ethiopia from securing access to the sea, Former Speaker of the House of Peoples' Representatives (HPR) Abadula Gemeda told ENA.
Tigray Military Referral Hospital Damaged, Looted As Ex-Fighters Urge Urgent Humanitarian Assistance
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia has marked a serious escalation since the November 2022 Pretoria Agreement, which ended the two-year war between the federal government and the Tigray region. The renewed hostilities have affected parts of Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions, with reports of damage to civilian property and public institutions, particularly in Tigray.
Eritrean Troops Reportedly Deploy in Tigray As Tension With Ethiopia Escalate
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Eritrean troops have reportedly entered parts of Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, with local officials and residents telling Agence France-Presse (AFP) that soldiers in Eritrean military uniforms have been seen in and around Adigrat and moving south toward Mekelle.
More Than 20,000 Migrants Leave Ethiopia for War-Torn Yemen in Three Weeks - UN
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- More than 20,000 journeys from Ethiopia toward Yemen have been recorded since 10 September, as migrants continue to undertake the perilous Eastern Route in search of work in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said.
NRC Calls On Militants in Tigray Region to Hand Over Arms, Enter Rehabilitation Centers
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The National Rehabilitation Commission (NRC) has called on militants in Tigray Region to hand over their arms to Ethiopian Defense Force units near their vicinities.
Four African Countries Call for De-Escalation of Tension in Ethiopia
- [Premium Times] This call comes amid the growing tension between Ethiopia's federal government and authorities in the northern Tigray region.
All of Africa Today - October 6, 2026
- [allAfrica]
Rwanda Seek Strong Start Against Ethiopia in Women's Olympic Qualifier
- [New Times] Rwanda vs Ethiopia -- Kigali Pelé Stadium, 18:00
Nigeria's Vice President Arrives in Addis Ababa for Three-Day Working Visit
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Addis Ababa tonight for a three-day working visit aimed at strengthening Ethiopia-Nigeria cooperation through high-level experience sharing and government-to-government engagement.
From Tigray to the Wider Horn of Africa - Ethiopia's Converging Conflicts, Rising Regional Risks
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In my op-ed, "Tipping Point: Ethiopia edges toward crisis as renewed tensions loom over Tigray; conflict spreads in Amhara, Oromia," published by Addis Standard in July 2025, I warned that Ethiopia was approaching a dangerous turning point, as renewed tensions in Tigray coincided with ongoing conflict in Amhara and Oromia. At the time, the central concern was that the fragile peace established by the 2022 Pretoria Agreement could unravel if Ethiopia's unresolved political disputes continued to be
One Killed, Six Injured As Federal Police Open Fire On Residents in Negele Borana, Oromia Region
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- A 17-year-old youth was killed and at least six people injured after Federal Police officers opened fire on residents in the Goobicha neighborhood of Negele Borana town in Oromia's Borana Zone, residents told Addis Standard.
Israel, Ethiopia Discuss Horn Stability, Bilateral Ties
- [Horn Diplomat] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Oct 6 -- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said on Tuesday he had spoken with his Ethiopian counterpart, Gedion Timothewos, about recent developments in Ethiopia and regional stability in the Horn of Africa.
Joint Session of Ethiopia's Two Houses Opens As President Taye Outlines Government Priorities
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- The joint session marking the opening of the 7th year of the House of Peoples' Representatives and the House of Federation officially opened today, with President Taye Atske-Selassie presenting the government's plans in various areas.
Ethiopia Charts Distinctive Path to Future Through Medemer - PM Abiy
- [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has charted a distinctive path toward its future by drawing on the country's best experiences from the past while embracing the essential values and capabilities of the present, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said.
Ruto Congratulates Abiy Ahmed On Re-Election, Vows Closer Kenya-Ethiopia Ties
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has congratulated Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed following his re-election to serve a second term.
Ethiopia Reaffirms Rights Over Nile, Red Sea As Regional Alliances Shift
- [Reporter] Ethiopia has reaffirmed its stance on the Abay River and its strategic interests in the Red Sea as diplomatic tensions with neighboring states escalate alongside renewed fighting between federal forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) in northern Ethiopia.
Abiy Sworn in for Second Term As Ethiopia Forms New 'Medemer Government'
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been sworn in for a second five-year term as Ethiopia formally inaugurates its new government amid renewed fighting in Tigray and a diplomatic rupture with neighbouring Eritrea.
