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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s latest military purchases could transform Ethiopia’s air power – and raise questions over how the debt-strapped country is paying for them.

Ethiopia is the only African candidate seeking membership in the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Council, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ministry said the bid reflects ...

Around 36,000 people have crossed into Kenya after deadly clashes in Ethiopia's Moyale area, where aid agencies report critical shortages of food, water, shelter, sanitation and healthcare.

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

Sudan says drones that hit its power stations took off from Ethiopia, including Bahir Dar airport. Evidence is unverified; Ethiopia has not responded.

As geopolitical tensions rise in eastern Africa, Ethiopia appears intent on showing dominance over its neighbors in the sky—using Russian equipment.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced on October 28, 2026, that Ethiopia will receive four Russian S-400 Triumf long-range air defense batteries under an existing agreement with Moscow. The ...

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

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Wednesday that his country had received a first batch of Russian Su-35 fighter jets and that it would later get S-400 air defence systems from Moscow as ...

Ethiopia has taken delivery of 12 Russian-made Su-35 fighter jets and will later receive four S-400 air defence systems from Moscow as part of a drive to bolster its military capabilities, Ethiopian ...