Daily record · 24 Oct 2026
Ethiopia war, 24 Oct 2026: what happened
12 reports on 24 Oct 2026: 3 independently verified, 9 claimed by a party. 0 drone or air strikes, 0 changes of control, 45 people reported killed.
All reports of the day
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Statement · Hawelti Sub City, Mekelle, Tigray
An official of the Tigray interim administration stated in Mekelle that TPLF leaders used civil servants and displaced people as bargaining chips and misused public funds and payrolls.
Attack on civilians · Kore, West Arsi, Oromia
On October 24, 2026, armed attackers from Gelana and Suro Barguda woredas killed three civilians, including a 14-year-old shepherd and two farmers, and wounded three others in Jalo and Kore kebeles of Gorka woreda in Kore Zone, according to residents and local officials.
Development · Gambela town, Agnewak, Gambela
The Gambella city administration stated that the city is returning to peaceful activities following recent security disturbances that caused deaths, displacement, and property damage, and called on residents and displaced persons to return to their normal routines.
Battle · Hudet, Daawa, Somali
Residents reported that heavy gunfire continued for the third consecutive day in Moyale and Hudet following regional flag-related clashes, causing casualties, property destruction, power and water cuts, and the displacement of thousands of residents into Kenya.
Development · Hawelti Sub City, Mekelle, Tigray
A senior military commander of the Tigray Peace Forces stated that the former TPLF headquarters building in Mekelle has been converted into the Tigray Peace and Security Bureau.
Development · Adwa town, Central, Tigray
The Ethiopian National Defense Force and local residents discovered a warehouse in Adwa containing over three billion birr in currency notes following a search.
Statement · Unknown place
Eritrea's Information Minister criticized Ethiopian officials for invoking Red Sea militarization and maritime security at the Tana Forum to argue for sea access.
Attack on civilians · Shirka, Arsi, Oromia
The Arsi Diocese stated that numerous Christians are being killed and displaced by armed groups in Shirka woreda.
Statement · Bahir Dar town, Bahir Dar town Admin, Amhara
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated at the Tana Forum that securing sea access is an existential, security, and sovereignty issue for Ethiopia, and affirmed that the country will continue to pursue this goal through peaceful dialogue and mutual benefit.
Statement · Arada Sub City, Region 14, Addis Ababa
Asefa Abraha, Chief Executive for Administration and Public Services of the Tigray caretaker administration, stated that the TPLF caused extensive destruction to public institutions and the regional administration headquarters in Tigray.
Statement · Unknown place
The Eritrean Ministry of Information published a statement criticizing Getachew Reda for allegedly waging a false propaganda campaign against Eritrea and inciting war, while quoting his past remarks criticizing Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
Statement · Arada Sub City, Region 14, Addis Ababa
Reda’i Halefom, Chief Executive for Political and Public Organization Affairs in the Tigray Region Caretaker Administration, stated that the TPLF previously suppressed freedom of expression in the Tigray Region and emphasized the administration's focus on public consultation, free elections, rule of law, and the return of displaced persons.