Rubio urges measured Ethiopian response, warns of wider war near Eritrean border
In October 17 remarks, Marco Rubio urged a measured Ethiopian response to security threats and warned that military buildups near Eritrea could lead to a wider war.
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Abiy re-elected as Ethiopia’s prime minister as parliamentary leadership changes
Ethiopia’s parliament re-elected Abiy Ahmed for a five-year term on October 5, 2026, while Ahmed Shide and Muferiat Kamil took the top posts in its two houses.
Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Commission hands recommendations to authorities
Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Commission handed recommendations to parliament and government authorities on 3 October 2026; officials called for follow-through on implementation.
US judge temporarily blocks border construction in Texas’ Big Bend region
Judge Kathleen Cardone granted a preliminary injunction on October 2, 2026, in a challenge to waivers used to advance border infrastructure construction.
Ethiopia’s Dialogue Commission plans 3 October submission to parliament
Chief commissioner Mesfin Araya says Ethiopia’s Dialogue Commission plans to submit all 400 conference recommendations to parliament on 3 October 2026, following postponements.
US Senate vote stalls bill on data-centre electricity costs
A September 30, 2026 procedural vote fell three votes short of the threshold needed to advance the Ratepayer Protection Act, amid disagreement over its voluntary standards.
Addis Ababa council reappoints Adanech Abiebie as mayor
Addis Ababa’s City Council unanimously reappointed Adanech Abiebie as mayor on 30 September 2026. She outlined priorities for livelihoods, city services and digital transformation.
Somali president arrives in Addis Ababa for talks with Abiy
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Addis Ababa on September 29, 2026, with bilateral and regional issues expected on the agenda for talks with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.