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The acquisition of the warplanes comes amid ongoing fighting in northern Tigray region that started last month.

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PM Abiy Ahmed makes announcement during a Moscow summit as Ethiopia battles armed groups in Tigray and Amhara.

Ethiopia has taken delivery of 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets and will also receive S-400 air defence systems, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced. Read More: https://punchng.com/ethiopia-receives-12-russian-fighter-jets/

Tens of thousands of people have crossed into Kenya, fleeing fighting between regional forces in Ethiopia’s Moyale town.

Church officials say more than 20 people have been injured, while 20 homes have burned down as religious tensions flare.

One resident, whose 75-year-old father was killed, described it as an ambush, saying they were surrounded.

More than 40 people were killed in a religiously motivated attack on Orthodox Christian churches and homes in Ethiopia’s Oromia state, residents report. Read More: https://punchng.com/dozens-killed-in-attack-on-ethiopia-orthodox-christians/

Warm and welcoming East African social club.

Ethiopian athletes Abay Alemu Lesa and Zenebu Fikadu Jebesa are the 2026 men and women's Dublin Marathon champions.

Advisor to Ethiopia’s Prime Minister stated that Tigrayan forces and regional actors are hindering regional stability.

Rebel commander pledged to continue fighting government-allied forces who seized Ethiopia's Tigray capital.

Dispute over raising flag of Somali Regional State devolves into fighting between regional forces.