Ethiopia – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

9 April

Ethiopia Army Base Used to Support Sudan Paramilitary: Report

An Ethiopian military base near the Sudan is providing support to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, a report by Yale University said.

Feb- 2026 -

17 February

Africa

Some soldiers of the Ethiopian National Defence Forces after finishing their training in the field of Dabat, 70 kilometres north-east of the city of Gondar, Ethiopia

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Ethiopian Troops Mobilize on Tigray Border

Ethiopian federal and Tigrayan troops have massed along the border of the country's northern Tigray region, a Western diplomatic source said.

9 February

Africa

Members of the Amhara Special Forces seat on the top of a truck while another member looks on in the city of Alamata, Ethiopia, on December 11, 2020

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Ethiopia Demands Eritrea ‘Immediately Withdraw’ Troops From Its Territory

A bitter war of words has escalated further after Ethiopia ordered neighboring Eritrea to "immediately withdraw its troops" from Ethiopian territory, with the pair seemingly inching towards a new conflict.

Jan- 2026 -

21 January

Africa

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Ethiopia Kills Some 40 Allies in Amhara Drone Strike: Local Sources

Ethiopian forces killed around 40 fighters on their own side in a drone strike in the insurgency-hit Amhara region on January 15.

Nov- 2025 -

8 November

Africa

Standing guard during the Tigray regional elections, which the national government declared illegal

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Ethiopia Accused of Drone Attacks in Tigray

The Tigray People's Liberation Front accused the government in Addis Ababa of launching drone strikes against the region in northern Ethiopia, in breach of a peace deal.

6 November

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Fears of New Conflict Between Eritrea and Ethiopia

Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of "preparing to wage war," Eritrea retorts that its neighbor's words were fuelling "dangerous conflicts," and analysts fear another war is brewing in the volatile Horn of Africa.

Oct- 2025 -

9 October

Africa

Rojoef Manuel

Leaked Files Suggest Russia in Fighter Jet Talks With Iran, Algeria, and Ethiopia

Leaked documents allegedly from Russia’s state defense conglomerate Rostec suggest Moscow is negotiating multi-billion-dollar fighter jet sales with Iran, Ethiopia, and Algeria, signaling one of its largest weapons export pushes in years.

Jul- 2025 -

31 July

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Civilians Face ‘Devastating’ Impact of Ethiopia’s Oromia Conflict: ICRC

Conflict between the Ethiopian army and rebels is having "devastating consequences" on civilians, the International Committee of the Red Cross warned.

20 July

Africa