Latest news in Ethiopia? September 13th, 2026

Eritrea has formally accused the Ethiopian federal government of attempting to destabilize the Horn of Africa, alleging continued hostile war rhetoric and support for subversive regional proxies amid long-standing disputes over maritime and Red Sea access.Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed attended the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, holding bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnamese leadership to expand trade and investment. The BRICS group also expressed formal support for Ethiopia’s bid to join the World Trade Organization (WTO). Pulse of Africa+ 1Domestic security operations continue across multiple areas, particularly in the Amhara and Oromia regions. Reports highlight expanded domestic manufacturing and deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles by federal forces, alongside heightened friction in Tigray over recent strikes and sporadic militant attacks targeting transport corridors and fuel tankers in western Oromia. Addis StandardEthiopians marked the start of the Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) on September 11. While holiday observances took place nationwide, local markets reported consumer pressure from persistent food inflation and shifting economic conditions. At the same time, regional authorities in northern districts like North Gondar continue to address severe drought and water shortfalls impacting agricultural yields. www.ethiopiaobserver.com