US Embassy warns of possible long-range attacks in Ethiopia, The Reporter says
The Reporter says an October 7, 2026, US Embassy alert warned of possible long-range attacks and advised Americans against travel to Amhara, Tigray and Afar.
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- The Reporter says an October 7, 2026, US Embassy alert warned of possible long-range attacks and advised Americans against travel to Amhara, Tigray and Afar.
The US Embassy in Addis Ababa issued a security alert on October 7, 2026, warning about possible long-range attacks directed at Ethiopian military installations, according to The Reporter’s account published on October 8.
The newspaper reported that the embassy advised US citizens against travel to Amhara, Tigray and Afar, including Lalibela. It said Americans in those areas were urged to shelter in place or leave safely if conditions permitted, and to follow local authorities’ guidance.
The Reporter said the alert did not identify the military facilities concerned or give their locations. Its account described Addis Ababa’s security situation as stable while warning of possible wider disruptions, including internet and telecommunications outages.
The warning concerns potential risks; it does not establish that a further attack is imminent. The official embassy webpage could not be retrieved during verification, so the alert’s details are attributed to The Reporter rather than presented as independently authenticated embassy text.
The alert comes amid renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia and reported disruption to humanitarian operations.
