Ethiopia war, 9 Nov 2026: what happened
Daily record · 9 Nov 2026
8 reports on 9 Nov 2026: 2 independently verified, 6 claimed by a party. 0 drone or air strikes, 0 changes of control.
All reports of the day
- 9 Nov 20268
Development · Arba Minch town, Gamo, South Ethiopia
The Gamo Zone police announced that they intercepted over 11,000 rounds of ammunition originating from Tigray and arrested five suspects in Arba Minch.
Development · Unknown place
Residents and workers reported that promised salary payments and fuel deliveries to the Tigray region have been delayed, while Tigray interim administration official Dr. Theodoros Aregai stated that payments will be processed by the following day and fuel shipments are expected to arrive by Friday.
Battle · Unknown place
Clashes occurred in Badme and adjacent areas between the Ethiopian National Defense Force and the Eritrean Defence Forces.
Development · Hawelti Sub City, Mekelle, Tigray
The Mekelle Command Post warned individuals to voluntarily surrender illegal weapons between November 10 and November 12, 2026, or face legal prosecution, announcing that security forces would conduct searches during specified hours.
Statement · Unknown place
The Ethiopian Human Rights Council stated that it is investigating recent attacks, including a drone strike at the Jari IDP camp in the Amhara region, as well as violence in Oromia, Gambela, and other areas.
Statement · Unknown place
The Eritrean Ministry of Information issued a statement criticizing the Ethiopian government's policies regarding sea access and sovereignty, stating that Eritrea exercises utmost restraint but will defend its territorial integrity against provocations.
Development · Hawelti Sub City, Mekelle, Tigray
The Tigray interim administration command post ordered individuals possessing unlicensed firearms in Mekelle to surrender them between November 1 and November 3, 2026, and announced strict inspections and legal measures for non-compliance.
Development · Adigrat town, Eastern, Tigray
Adigrat University announced that students who had been temporarily assigned to other universities due to the security crisis in Tigray have begun returning to their main campus in Adigrat.