Ethiopia’s Maritime Access on International Agenda
President Taye Atskeselassie told a joint session of the Federal Houses that Ethiopia’s quest for maritime access has become a key topic of international discussion. Highlighting that Ethiopia has been denied its rightful role over the Red Sea and the Nile River for three decades, he emphasized that the country’s destiny is closely linked to these waters. President Taye also affirmed the Federal Government’s readiness to conduct the 7th General Elections scheduled for May 2026.Oromo Liberation Army Attack in North Shewa
Deme Tullu, Head of the ruling Prosperity Party’s Political Organization in Hidebu Abote district, North Shewa zone, Oromia region, was killed in an attack by gunmen on October 6 while on official fieldwork. Several accompanying government security personnel were also killed. Residents have attributed the attack to the rebel Oromo Liberation Army (OLA). On the same day, intense exchanges of fire between government forces and the OLA were reported across the district.Tigray–Eritrea Conflict Warning
A region-wide consultative conference of over 3,000 delegates, including members of the Interim Regional Administration (IRA) and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), has warned of the looming threat of war over Tigray and Eritrea. The conference called on the people of Eritrea to cooperate with Tigray for peace and urged the Federal Government to lay down arms and engage in dialogue to resolve political differences. It also demanded the restoration of the TPLF’s legal status, rejecting its exclusion from the implementation of the Pretoria Agreement.IRA Accuses Federal Institutions of West Tigray Misrepresentation
The Tigray Interim Regional Administration (IRA) has accused federal institutions of deliberately misrepresenting West Tigray as part of Amhara region. The Ministry of Agriculture was cited as the latest example for referring to the area as “Wolkayt Tegede Setit Humera Zone,” terminology often used by Amhara regional authorities. The IRA warned that it may pursue legal action if federal authorities fail to prevent such violations, emphasizing that the issue has become a recurring pattern.Amhara Schools Disrupted by Armed Conflict
Of the 7.4 million students expected in Amhara region for the 2025/26 academic year, 3.96 million have failed to enrol, according to regional education authorities. Out of 11,069 schools, 2,445 remain closed, and 1,044 have been used for illegal activities amid the ongoing armed conflict between Federal Government forces and the Fano militia. Authorities condemned armed actors for exploiting schools and warned that the impact on the regional education sector will soon be felt nationally.wazemaradio@gmail.com