Politics
African Union clarifies position as Ethiopia-Eritrea tensions escalate
The continental body also stressed its opposition to interference in the internal affairs of member states.
Ethiopia
Business
Dangote Lamu refinery to expand regional fuel options, Abiy says
The refinery is designed to handle up to 700,000 barrels of crude oil each day and is expected to be completed in 2030.
Global Affairs
UNHCR warns 8.3 million displaced people face loss of vital services
In its latest report, Protection Eroded: The Human Cost of Underfunding, released on September 29, UNHCR said funding available for its work had dropped from $5.178 billion in 2024 to $3.932 billion in 2025 even as humanitarian needs remained high.
Sports
Guye Adola wins Berlin Marathon, as Assefa misses out on world record
The 35-year-old Adola had crossed the line minutes before in an unofficial time of 2:02:50 for his second win in the German capital after his victory in 2021.
East African Bloc
Ethiopia army chief links new rebel alliance to foreign powers
Speaking through the Ethiopian Army’s media outlet, Birhanu said Ethiopia’s adversaries had changed their approach, turning to financial support and intelligence operations to fuel internal conflict and interfere with the country’s development.
Business
Dangote backs $660M Ethiopia-Djibouti fuel pipeline
The 120-kilometre pipeline will connect Djibouti’s Damerjog port to a fuel distribution facility in Dewele, Ethiopia, and will include storage capacity of about 400 million litres.
Sports
Sabastian Sawe earns place in Adidas Hall of Fame
The Kenyan marathoner received the honour alongside Ethiopian distance runner Yomif Kejelcha, with Sawe describing the recognition as an unexpected moment that left him humbled by the achievement.
Global Affairs
Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form new alliance
The alliance brings together the Fano militia in Amhara, the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), and four other smaller groupings in a coalition named Alliance for Survival.
Infographics
Historical Trends of Displaced Populations in Kenya
Data from the UNHCR Economic Survey 2026 shows that the displaced population from Somalia increased from 288,648 in 2022 to 470,148 by May 31, 2026
Sports
Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir wins Sydney Marathon
Jepchirchir dominated the women’s race, clocking 2:18:31 to finish nearly four minutes ahead of fellow Kenyan Irine Cheptai. Ethiopia’s Shure Demise Ware was third.
Africa
Tigray cancels Ashenda Festival gathering over drone attack fears
The Ashenda festival was due to culminate in a large event at a stadium in Mekelle on Saturday, where girls and young women were expected to gather in colourful traditional outfits to celebrate the occasion.
Environment
Ethiopia’s green economy model draws praise as climate risks intensify
AGRA Country Director for Ethiopia Yihenew Zewdie said the country’s green development initiatives, including tree planting, renewable energy and climate-smart agriculture, were helping conserve natural resources, restore degraded landscapes and strengthen resilience to climate change