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Blasts heard in Addis Ababa as Ethiopia conflict widens in the north

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Thousands flee Mekelle amid advancing troops and disrupted services as tensions rise in Ethiopia's northern territories.

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Published: Oct 1, 2026, 1:25 PM UTC
Updated: Oct 1, 2026, 4:48 PM UTC

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Oct 1 (Reuters) – Explosions were heard overnight in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa, three diplomatic sources said on Thursday, adding to anxiety about the possible spread of renewed conflict in the country’s north. A source linked to the opposition alliance fighting government forces in northern Ethiopia since last…

CNBC AfricaExplosions heard in Ethiopia’s capital as war waged in north

Thousands flee Mekelle amid advancing troops and disrupted services as tensions rise in Ethiopia’s northern territories.

Yahoo News CanadaBlasts heard in Addis Ababa as Ethiopia conflict widens in the north

A source linked to the opposition alliance that has been fighting federal forces in northern Ethiopia since last week said the alliance had carried out several drone strikes in Addis Ababa.

The Jerusalem PostEthiopian opposition claims drone attacks in Addis Ababa after explosions

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Addis Ababa

Capital and largest city of Ethiopia

Addis Ababa is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. With an estimated population of 6,287,000 inhabitants as of 2025, it is the tenth largest city in Africa. At an elevation of 2,355 metres (7,726 ft), it is the fourth-highest capital city in the world and the highest capital in Africa. Addis Ababa is a highly developed and important cultural, artistic, financial and administrative center of Ethiopia.

Mekelle

Capital of Tigray Region, Ethiopia

Mekelle is a special zone and capital of the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. Mekelle was formerly the capital of Enderta awraja in Tigray. It is located around 780 kilometres (480 mi) north of the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, with an elevation of 2,254 metres (7,395 ft) above sea level. Administratively, Mekelle is considered a Special Zone, which is divided into seven sub-cities. It is the economic, cultural, and political hub of northern Ethiopia.

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Ethiopia orders closure of embassy in Eritrea after blasts heard in Addis AbabaReutersUnited Kingdom2 hr. ago
Explosions heard in Ethiopia’s capital as war waged in northCNBC Africa2 hr. ago
Blasts heard in Addis Ababa as Ethiopia conflict widens in the northYahoo News Canada5 hr. ago
Two Blasts Heard in Ethiopian Capital as Drone Flights SuspendedBloomberg.comUnited States2 hr. ago
Ethiopian opposition claims drone attacks in Addis Ababa after explosionsThe Jerusalem Post7 hr. ago
Blasts reported in Ethiopian capital hours after government banned drone flightsThe Hill3 hr. ago
Blasts heard in Ethiopian capital, pro-government forces claim further gains in northern warArab News5 hr. ago
Explosions heard in Ethiopia’s capital as war waged in northinternazionale.itItaly11 hr. ago
Blasts heard in Addis Ababa as Ethiopia conflict widensLatest news from AzerbaijanAzerbaijan3 hr. ago
Explosions Heard In Ethiopia’s Capital As Opposition Group Claims Drone Strikes On Military HeadquartersSahara Reporters36 min. ago
Addis Ababa explosions: Blasts heard in Ethiopia's capital after drone flights bannedBBCUnited Kingdom7 hr. ago
News: Overnight explosions reported in Addis Abeba amid northern Ethiopia fightingaddisstandard.com9 hr. ago

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Blasts heard in Addis Ababa as Ethiopia conflict widens in the north

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