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

Low Severity Africa Ethiopia
Date Occurred Oct 01, 2026 13:25 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded Oct 01, 2026
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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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Country Profile
Ethiopia flag Ethiopia
Region Africa
Capital Addis Ababa
Population 4,399,674
GDP / Capita $700.0
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Event Metadata
  • ID #35969
  • Type General News
  • Region Africa
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Oct 01, 2026
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