- > Reports confirm drone attacks in Amhara and Tigray have killed at least 30 people in recent days. While new toll figures for the Jari No. 2 camp cite 18 killed, clashes in Moyale continue into the ninth day, prompting thousands of residents to flee to Kenya and other towns.
- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that senior members of his Medemer government are undergoing military training at the Hurso center.
- The United States and the United Kingdom have expressed concern over targeted killings of Orthodox faithful in Ethiopia's Oromia region.
- The Alliance for Survival announced plans to intensify its political and diplomatic engagement to address perceived threats to Ethiopian peoples.
- Awash Bank reported substantial financial growth in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, with assets increasing 41 percent.
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Drone attack on Amhara IDP camp kills 18 and injures 36, residents and hospital source tell BBC
A drone strike on the Jari No. 2 IDP camp in South Wollo zone, Amhara region, killed 18 people and injured 36 according to residents and a hospital source. The updated toll follows reports of five strikes and subsequent gunfire hitting tents inside the camp on Thursday, Tikimt 19, Ethiopian calendar. Injuries included eight children and ten women. The army and zone administrator did not respond to inquiries.
BBC News Amharic; also Borkena
Drones reported to kill at least 12 in Tigray's Rama town
Drone strikes reportedly killed at least 12 people and wounded others in Rama town in Tigray’s region, with attacks occurring over three consecutive days starting Wednesday. According to a hospital source, twenty-five victims arrived, including twelve dead and five referred to Adwa and Aksum. Local sources reported that civilians had gathered to collect sorghum from a private truck hit by a drone the previous evening.
BBC News Amharic; also Addis Standard
Ethiopia PM Abiy says senior Medemer government leaders take military training at Hurso center
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that senior leaders of his Medemer government are currently receiving military training at the Hurso center. The Prime Minister stated that this training is part of a necessary effort to build Ethiopia’s civilization, as he asserted that military science and experience are essential for shaping leaders' purpose and personality.
Addis Standard (@addisstandard); also Fana (English), Tikvah Ethiopia (Telegram)
Moyale clashes enter ninth day as thousands flee and services halt
Fighting in Moyale continues into the ninth day, with residents reporting that clashes persist throughout parts of the town. Thousands of displaced people have fled to Yabelo, Mega, Bokku, Dubuluk, and neighboring Kenya. Local services, including telecommunications and transportation, have become disrupted due to the ongoing conflict.
Addis Standard (@addisstandard)
Politics
Alliance for Survival says council approved plan to intensify struggle and expand diplomatic, civic engagement
Alliance for Survival's sixth council approved plans to intensify the struggle, strengthening cooperation, expanding engagement, and building relations with Horn of Africa governments.
Addis Standard (@addisstandard)
Security
Strikes on camp in Ethiopia kill at least 15, sources say
Unspecified strikes on an Ethiopian camp killed at least 15 people, according to Reuters.
Reuters (Ethiopia, via Google News)
US condemns killings of Orthodox faithful in Ethiopia's Oromia; UK offers investigative help
The US condemned targeted killings of Orthodox faithful in Oromia, and the UK offered assistance.
Addis Standard (@addisstandard); also Tikvah Ethiopia (Telegram)
Reuters reports more than 50 killed in Ethiopia protests
Reuters reported over 50 deaths during protests in Ethiopia.
Reuters (Ethiopia, via Google News)
Banks and fintech
Awash Bank Reports 41 Percent Asset Growth to Birr 624 Billion and 49 Percent Net Profit Rise to Birr 38.3 Billion
Awash Bank reported assets over 624B Birr (41% growth) and net profit of 38.3B Birr (49% rise) for FY 2026.
Birr Metrics
Foreign relations
Green Climate Fund approves USD 30 million for Ethiopian household resilience project
Ethiopia secured $30M from the Green Climate Fund (GCF Board's 46th meeting).
Ethiopian Business Review (Telegram); also Addis Standard
Ethiopia and Russia sign three bilateral agreements at Russia-Africa Summit
Ethiopia and Russia signed three agreements at the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit (health/media).
Fana (Amharic)
Opinions and analysis
DW Amharic program hears accounts of young men seized from streets and conscripted in Ethiopia
Local militias and security forces are seizing young men from streets.
DW Amharic; also Borkena
Sent by the Observatory.