Latest news in Ethiopia? September 11th, 2026
11-09-2026
The primary news across Ethiopia centers on the national celebration of Enkutatash, the Ethiopian New Year. UA.NEWS
- Celebration of Enkutatash (Ethiopian New Year): Ethiopians are marking the first day of the month of Meskerem, officially ushering in the year 2019 according to the traditional Ge’ez calendar. Public offices, banks, and major businesses are observing the national holiday as families gather nationwide. UA.NEWS+ 1
- National Dialogue Commission Preparations: Ahead of its extended mandate ending in October, the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission finalized preparations to submit around 400 nationwide public policy recommendations to the House of People’s Representatives. Borkena
- Security Developments: The federal government continues to focus on regional security, particularly monitoring armed insurgencies in parts of Amhara and Oromia, alongside scrutiny regarding domestic drone operations and regional reconciliation efforts. Addis Standard