Ethiopia back to civil war? Horn of Africa fears spillover effect of renewed fighting

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24
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What happened

After contagion in the Arabian Peninsula, should the entire Horn of Africa fear a domino effect?

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:04:20 UTC.

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  4. Protesters against illegal immigration in South Africa call for more deportations

  5. Ethiopian AI expert, Timnit Gebru, wins 'alternative Nobel'

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