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9 stories from Ethiopia on One Turn, since October 6, 2026, newest first. Each links to its sources and to its place on the 3D globe.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Friday inaugurated the Megech Irrigation Dam in Gondar, a project aimed at expanding farm production, improving water supply and creating jobs for nearby communities.
Drone strikes in Ethiopia's Amhara and Tigray regions on October 20 killed schoolchildren and other civilians, witnesses and residents told Addis Standard. Fighting between federal forces and armed opponents has resumed, and Ethiopia's capture of the border town of Zalambessa has raised concern about war with Eritrea.
Day 6 of 6 · Earlier: Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 18 · The story so far
Residents of Adigrat, near the Eritrean border, recounted recent drone strikes by Ethiopian forces in the northern Tigray region.
Day 5 of 6 · Earlier: Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 10, Oct 11 · Later: Oct 22 · The story so far
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced an interim administration for the Tigray region, tasked with restoring security, rebuilding institutions and preparing for elections within six months.
Ethiopian forces regained control of Adigrat in the Tigray Region after Eritrean forces withdrew. Celebrations were reported in the city.
Day 4 of 6 · Earlier: Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 10 · Later: Oct 18, Oct 22 · The story so far
Ethiopian forces regained control of Adigrat in the Tigray Region after Eritrean troops pulled out. Celebrations were reported in the city.
Day 3 of 6 · Earlier: Oct 7, Oct 8 · Later: Oct 11, Oct 18, Oct 22 · The story so far
Eritrean troops are reported to have entered Ethiopia's Tigray Region and to be moving south toward Mekelle. The reports come amid rising tensions between the two countries.
Day 2 of 6 · Earlier: Oct 7 · Later: Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 18, Oct 22 · The story so far
Eritrean forces are reported to have crossed into Ethiopia's Tigray Region and to be moving south toward the regional capital Mekelle amid rising tensions between the two countries.
Day 1 of 6 · Later: Oct 8, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 18, Oct 22 · The story so far
Ethiopia's House of Peoples' Representatives reelected Abiy Ahmed as prime minister.
Figures: Ethiopia on World Bank Open Data, latest available year.