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Former Contractor Admits Spying for Ethiopia Over Two Years — 6dA former U.S. government contractor pleaded guilty to spying for Ethiopia after exploiting his top-secret security clearance for more than two years — raising questions about safeguards protecting U.S. national security secrets.

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Ethiopia, Sudan expel diplomats amid tensionsWorld — 6dSudan cited 187 drones from Ethiopian territory and nearly 500 civilian casualties as both sides ordered consular staff out within 48 hours.

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Nicole Hardy Both sides expelling diplomats over those reported drone strikes and civilian deaths risks cutting off any remaining channels for dialogue.

Researchers Document Bull-Donkey Sexual Bond in EthiopiaScience — Nov 2, 2026Researchers named a bull and male donkey Achille and Patroclo after the Iliad pair, then recorded 51 mountings—34 with penetration—on an Ethiopian plateau.

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Dana Whitfield These animals seem to pick each other out for real companionship beyond just mating season.

Church Reports 60 Orthodox Christians Killed in OromiaWorld — Oct 24, 2026More than 40 people were reportedly killed in attacks on Orthodox Christian communities, churches and homes in Ethiopia’s Oromia region, with local accounts putting the toll between 43 and 51. The reported toll and details remain difficult to independently verify amid restrictions on media access; Ethiopia’s human rights commission said it was monitoring the situation.

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Moyale Clashes Drive Tens of Thousands Into KenyaWorld — Oct 30, 2026Violence over a territorial dispute between Ethiopia’s Oromia and Somali regional administrations around Moyale has driven tens of thousands of people into Kenya, with estimates rising from 36,000 to about 50,000. Most arrivals are women and children, and humanitarian agencies are providing food, water, shelter and medical care as local communities face mounting pressure.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

China to send envoys to Iran Saudi Arabia and four African nationsWorld — Oct 31, 2026China is dispatching envoys to Iran, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Egypt and Eritrea in November to promote dialogue, peace talks and de-escalation amid regional tensions. Separately, Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged parties in the Middle East conflict to pursue political solutions and said China supports Iran’s sovereignty and security.

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Hundreds flee Ethiopia into Kenya after Moyale clashesWorld — Oct 22, 2026Hundreds of Ethiopians, many women and children, crossed into Kenya after Moyale clashes; gunfire continued the next day and police said a woman was wounded.

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Marcus Bell Stray gunfire wounding a civilian shows the violence is out of control. Both countries should work to secure the border area.

Churches Plan Nov. 1 Prayer for Persecuted ChristiansWorld — Oct 27, 2026Christian organizations are urging churches to pray Nov. 1 for the estimated 388 million Christians facing extreme persecution worldwide, with recent deadly attacks in Jordan and Ethiopia underscoring the risks. Voice of the Martyrs says prayer is the first help persecuted Christians ask for and hopes the annual observance leads to support throughout the year.

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Ethiopia sweeps Berlin Marathon titles — Sep 27, 2026Ethiopia’s Guye Adola won the Berlin Marathon men’s race in about 2:02:50, while compatriot Tigst Assefa took the women’s title in 2:11:04. Assefa had been on pace to challenge the world record but suffered a leg injury in the closing kilometers; defending men’s champion Sabastian Sawe withdrew before the race with an injury.

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Rachel Meyers Sawe pulling out before the start left the men's race without its defending champ and made the Ethiopian sweep easier than expected.

Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom Faces Succession DisputeWorld — Sep 8, 2026Ghana's local-government reforms prompt Minister Ayariga to leave Parliament for executive work aimed at solving governance challenges, signaling a strategic reshaping of leadership roles. In Uganda and Ethiopia, royal and national leadership transitions—Tooro Kingdom's succession dispute, continued chatter over Museveni's potential exit, and moves toward a stronger presidency in Ethiopia—underscore how constitutional rules and traditional power structures influence who governs and how power is transferred.

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Ethiopia Controls Mekelle as Regional Rivals MeetWorld — Oct 9, 2026Across Africa, AI could bring specialized expertise closer to farms, factories and small businesses, while a proposed continent-wide credit-rating agency aims to change how investors assess African economies and the cost of borrowing.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Fighting Erupts Across Northern Ethiopia, Peace Deal Falters — Sep 23, 2026Fighting erupted Sept. 23, 2026 across Tigray, Afar and Amhara as TPLF declared a defensive war and Abiy adviser Getachew Reda said it seized airports in an all-out offensive.

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JORGE MARTINEZ: Genocide Against Christians In Plain Sight And Why Leadership Matters — Dec 2, 2025The world is watching a slow-motion atrocity unfold in Nigeria and Ethiopia , and too many global institutions refuse to speak the truth about what it is: A Christian genocide . Entire villages in Nigeria’s Middle Belt…

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Devastating Mistake Made Seconds from Finish Line Costs Leading Runner the RaceReporting — Jul 9, 2023An Ethiopian runner was just yards away from winning $10,000 off the course at the Peachtree Road Race Tuesday in Atlanta, but a wrong turn cost her the money. Senbere Teferi, who has represented Ethiopia at the Rio and…

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Ethiopia Approves New Cabinet, Names 62 State Ministers — Oct 8, 2026Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed named 62 state ministers across 22 ministries as he forms his government for a new five-year term. Key cabinet changes include Fitsum Assefa Adela as finance minister, Mohammed Edris as defense minister and former Ethio Telecom chief Frehiwot Tamiru as innovation and technology minister.

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How charismatic are you, really?Quizie — QuizNot a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.

Kejelcha Regains World Half Marathon Record Buenos Aires — Aug 23, 2026Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha regained the men’s world half-marathon record with a 56:51 in Buenos Aires, slicing 29 seconds off the previous mark and surpassing Kiplimo’s time, though ratification is pending. Fotyen Tesfay won the women’s race in 1:03:57 as Kejelcha’s feat underscored his status as a leading distance runner.

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L&T Heavy Engineering Bags ₹5,000-Crore Global Orders — Jul 24, 2026LT Heavy Engineering has won large international orders up to ₹5,000 crore across Asia, Africa, North and South America, and Europe, including Dangote Group refinery and fertiliser expansion projects in Nigeria and Ethiopia, a repeat LNG-related order from a Japanese customer for Canada, and core equipment orders from Spain, the US and Brazil. In the same period, L&T reported a 3.12% fall in Q4 net profit to ₹5,325.60 crore despite an 11.25% rise in revenue.

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Ethio Telecom posts 92.9B EBIT, 215.8B revenue; plans privatization — Jul 23, 2026Ethio Telecom posted a 33% revenue gain to about 215.8 billion birr for 2025/26 with EBIT of 92.9 billion birr as it accelerates its digital-services push under the Next Horizon plan, including expanding network infrastructure and digital platforms. The carrier now serves about 90.1 million subscribers, has expanded 4G to 1,200 cities and 5G to 33 towns, and Telebirr has processed over 9.13 trillion birr in cumulative transactions, underscoring its central role in Ethiopia’s digital economy.

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Ethiopian Forces Reportedly Retake Mekelle AirportWorld — Sep 27, 2026Ethiopian federal troops and allied militia say they have captured Alamata, a strategic supply hub in Tigray, after opposition forces retreated; independent verification and full control were not immediately clear. The renewed fighting has undermined the 2022 peace agreement, with clashes also reported in neighboring regions and Eritrean forces’ involvement alleged by Afar’s regional government.

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Ethiopian Airlines signs deal for 10 Boeing freightersBusiness — Sep 30, 2026Ethiopian Airlines has agreed to buy eight Boeing 777-8F and two 777F freighters to expand and modernize its cargo fleet amid rising air-freight demand. It will be the first African carrier to order the new 777-8F, strengthening its cargo network linking Africa with global markets.

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October 7 Prayer Encourages Sharing Faith StoriesLifestyle — Oct 5, 2026Sharing personal stories of faith can glorify God and give hope to others, as the account of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch illustrates. For people living with chronic illness or caregiving, prayer can seek healing honestly while trusting God with the outcome and recognizing the value of practical and medical care.

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Eritrean troops drive through northern Ethiopian town, witnesses say1 source — Oct 7, 2026

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Ethiopians Celebrate Meskel, Pray for Peace Amid Conflict — Sep 26, 2026Thousands gathered at Meskel Square for the Demera as Abune Mathias said the Cross's message is peace, unity, forgiveness and reconciliation amid northern fighting.

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Dana Whitfield Gathering like this shows Ethiopians want peace more than division, but it will take real talks to stop the violence up north.

Gobena Breaks Sydney Marathon Course Record, Jepchirchir Dominates — Aug 29, 2026Addisu Gobena won the 2026 Sydney Marathon in 2:04:42, smashing the previous course record and holding off Chimdesa Debele as three Ethiopians finished inside the old mark. Peres Jepchirchir dominated the women's race, crossing in 2:18:31, just nine seconds from Sifan Hassan's course record.

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