Ethiopia war, 5 Nov 2026: what happened
Daily record · 5 Nov 2026
15 reports on 5 Nov 2026: 9 independently verified, 6 claimed by a party. 0 drone or air strikes, 0 changes of control, 117 people reported killed.
All reports of the day
- 5 Nov 202615
Development · Unknown place
An Ethiopian Air Force drone captured imagery of TPLF/TDF fighters.
Development · Unknown place
The CEO of private military company Mstar Defense published photos and footage confirming the presence of foreign mercenaries deployed by the Ethiopian government to fight the Tigray Defence Forces in Tigray.
Attack on civilians · Unknown place
Militants identified by officials as OLA launched a surprise attack on security forces and civilians in Dalati kebele of Buldiglu woreda, killing over 35 people and wounding 11 others.
Development · Hawelti Sub City, Mekelle, Tigray
The Tigray interim administration announced that over 40,000 former combatants have been prepared for disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) training following a 16-day disarmament campaign across areas including Mekelle, Maychew, Adwa, and Endaslassie.
Development · Unknown place
The Swiss Federal Council allocated an additional 13.5 million US dollars in emergency humanitarian aid for communities affected by armed conflict and climate-related challenges in northern Ethiopia.
Development · Hawelti Sub City, Mekelle, Tigray
Mekelle police announced that illegal firearms, drugs, and stolen property were seized during a sudden search in the Qedamay Weyane sub-city.
Development · Hawelti Sub City, Mekelle, Tigray
The Ethiopian National Defense Force issued new security directives in Mekelle to strengthen the security situation and curb criminal activities, including vehicle movement restrictions and orders to surrender illegal firearms.
Statement · Arada Sub City, Region 14, Addis Ababa
China's special envoy for the Horn of Africa, Liu Xinjian, arrived in Addis Ababa to meet with Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos to discuss mediation efforts regarding tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
Statement · Arada Sub City, Region 14, Addis Ababa
The Ethiopian National Defense Force announced that the Ethiopian Navy has been reorganized and is operationally ready to conduct air, land, and sea campaigns as part of the country's sea access efforts.
Statement · Unknown place
Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul warned against escalating tensions in the Horn of Africa amid worsening relations between Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Sudan, while reaffirming Berlin's support for sustainable peace in northern Ethiopia.
Attack on civilians · Robe town, Bale, Oromia
Some sources reported that an attack was launched against civilians in Endeto kebele, Robe woreda, East Arsi zone, prompting urgent calls for government and security intervention.
Development · Hawelti Sub City, Mekelle, Tigray
The Ethiopian National Rehabilitation Commission announced that 5,500 former Tigray combatants have disarmed and begun rehabilitation training at a center in Mekelle.
Development · Hawelti Sub City, Mekelle, Tigray
Diplomats and UN representatives visited a rehabilitation center for former combatants in Mekelle, where National Rehabilitation Commission officials briefed them on reintegration programs.
Statement · Unknown place
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission Chief Commissioner Birhanu Adelo and US Ambassador Ervin Massinga met to discuss human rights, investigations into abuses in the former Arsi zone where 48 people were killed, and strengthening the rule of law.
Development · Hawelti Sub City, Mekelle, Tigray
The Tigray interim administration suspended executives of EFFORT (Tigemt) from their duties, accusing them of abandoning work and supporting an illegal group amid divisions within Tigray's leadership.