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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) is addressing the House of People’s Representatives, presenting his government’s three-month progress report alongside responding to questions from members of Parliament

Ethiopia aviation conducted airstrikes in Showa and Gojjam areas of Amhara region

Ethiopia: airstrikes in Amhara region near Bahir Dar

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 17 km N of Āwash, Ethiopia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 17 km S of Āwash, Ethiopia

Al Shabab militants attacked a base manned by Ethiopian troops, sparking an exchange of fire near Wajid town in Bakol region. The troops reportedly repulsed the raid. Casualty details remain unclear. Wajid is among several towns in the region under Al Shabab blockade

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 23 km NE of Āwash, Ethiopia

US envoy to Sudan visits Nairobi and Addis Ababa as part of efforts to end the war in Sudan

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 11 km SE of Āwash, Ethiopia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 10 km WSW of Āwash, Ethiopia

Fano/Amhara forces launch offensive in multiple towns in North Shewa Zone Amhara

Somali Defense Minister after receiving a shipment of Egyptian military aid: We know our interests and we will choose between our allies and our enemies

Somalia accuses Ethiopia for providing two lorries of weapons to the semi-autonomous region of Puntland; says the "unauthorized arms shipments" violated Somalia's sovereignty. There has been no immediate response from Ethiopia

Eritrea’s forces have taken control of Zalambesa in Tigray. Local reports indicate an increase in kidnappings and cattle thefts.The troops have established a military post 22,9 miles from Adigrat, a major city in the region, raising concerns over escalating tensions

Ethiopia: Fano continues it's offensive across Amhara state.The Amharic militiamen are confirmed to be in full control of the town of Dabat, an are also reported to have captured the nearby town of Debarq, located north of Gondar

Turkey Aims to Meet Somalia, Ethiopia Separately Before New Mediation Talks. Turkey is seeking to host third round of talks to mediate between Somalia and Ethiopia in an effort to resolve a dispute over Ethiopia's agreement to lease a 20-kilometer stretch of coastline from Somaliland. This deal, which also involved Ethiopia recognizing Somaliland's independence, caused a significant rift with Somalia, which views the agreement as illegal. In response, Mogadishu expelled the Ethiopian ambassador and threatened to remove Ethiopian troops stationed in Somalia who are helping combat Islamist insurgents. Turkey has already facilitated two rounds of talks between the two East African nations, but a third round scheduled for Tuesday in Ankara was canceled.

Blinken: I discussed with the Egyptian President the importance of the Nile River waters for Egypt

Ethiopia Heavy fighting in Gondar city. Fano/Amhara forces have taken 3 districts in the city and captured 100s of ENDF soldiers

Somali Foreign Minister: Ethiopia seeks to annex Somaliland to its sovereignty

The US is trying to take a position in the Ethiopia-Somalia tension. "It is an unfortunate situation, very disruptive, and started . with this MoU between Somaliland and Ethiopia," said the US ambassador

Ethiopian troops have seized control of key airports in Somalia's Gedo region, including Luq, Dolow, and Bardere in an attempt to prevent the possible airlifting of Egyptian troops to the area

The Ethiopian National Defense Force has granted clemency to 178 Tigrayan service members

Ethiopian government have relocated several mechanized and infantry battalion to Somali Region. Troops stationed in Hawassa and Debre Zeyit have been transported to Godey

Forces loyal to the TPLF old guard have instructed the interim government not to appoint or remove anyone from its administration

Egypt's Foreign Minister and UAE President @MohamedBinZayed discuss ways to resolve the escalating Sudan crisis as well as the tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia

Ethiopia releases opposition politicians from prison

Ethiopian Army Chief, General Berhanu Jula, speaking in Jigjiga, Somali Region, stated that Somalia’s collapse began with the 1977 war against Ethiopia. He claimed foreign powers pushed Somalia into the conflict, only to abandon it later. Jula linked recent cooperation between Somalia and Egypt to the 1977 conflict, suggesting similar external influences. The General made these remarks while visiting the Somali region’s capital, with a photo showing him seated next to the regional president

Ethiopian Eastern Command Air Force has been put on high alert along Somalia-Ethiopia border

Major Ethiopian generals visit Somali Region as troop buildup continues along Somalia-Ethiopia border

Fano/Amhara forces captured 30 ENDF soldiers in Gondar after encircling their camp and defeating them