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Ethiopia's parliament approves supplementary budget for the current 2024/25 fiscal year of 582 billion Birr ($4.66 billion). Of this, Birr 393 billion is current expenditure, Birr 70 billion is investment and Birr 199 billion is other expenditure

Thousands of Amhara residents in Dera Shewa Amhara Region protest against Oromo led government

Ethiopia summoned Sudan's ambassador on Wednesday to protest comments by Sudan's acting foreign minister suggesting possible war with Ethiopia if disagreements over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) are not resolved

Hundreds of Amhara residents in Frankfurt Germany protest against Abiy Ahmed government

Ethiopia Parliament approved a $738.2 million loan to South Sudan

Somalia relocates Ethiopian embassy to a different location. “The decision was made following public protests over the presence of a foreign embassy within the President’s compound.”

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 29 km NNW of Āwash, Ethiopia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 8 km SE of Āwash, Ethiopia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 8 km W of Āwash, Ethiopia

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