Latest news in Ethiopia? September 12th, 2026
12-09-2026
Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) celebrations marked the country entering the year 2019 under the Ge’ez calendar, celebrated across the nation with official holiday observances and gatherings. UA.NEWS
- Infrastructure & Trade: The government inaugurated the first phase of the expanded Modjo Logistics Center. Covering 60 hectares, the dry port expansion doubles container handling capacity to roughly one million TEU annually to boost regional connectivity and support trade under the AfCFTA. Dawan Africa
- Economy & Finance: Ethiopian delegates, led by central bank officials, reaffirmed macroeconomic reformsincluding foreign exchange liberalization and fiscal restructuringat the BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meetings. Pulse of Africa
- Security Developments: Reports continue to highlight military drone operations and clashes involving federal forces and armed groups in the Amhara, Oromia, and Tigray regions, alongside domestic expansions in unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturing. Addis Standard