Event Brief
Explosion hits Ethiopian army headquarters after drone ban
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Oct 01, 2026 at 1:06 PM ET
Summary: An explosion rocked the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) headquarters in Addis Ababa overnight between midnight and 1:00 a.m. local time, sources told AFP. Pro-government forces said they had pushed back rebel troops in the north. The blast comes as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed prepares to be sworn in for a new term after June elections.
WHO: Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) headquarters
WHAT: An explosion occurred at the ENDF headquarters in the Tor Hayloch area of Addis Ababa.
WHEN: Oct 1, 2026
WHERE: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
WHY: Part of ongoing military operations.
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