Michael Teferi

A drone strike allegedly carried out by Ethiopia’s military hit Merewa Secondary School in Tigray’s Raya Alamata district. Tigrayan military sources said three fighters were killed and seven hospitalized, while the district governor reported one civilian death and four injuries. The Ethiopian army has not commented. The attack comes amid worsening tensions between the Tigray People’s Liberation Front and Ethiopia’s government, mutual accusations over the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement, and fears that renewed political and military confrontation could escalate into another war.

Hundreds of dogs in Hossana, Ethiopia were killed after three children died from rabies, prompting influential community groups to order residents to eliminate their animals under threat of fines and arrest. The mayor denounced the killings as illegal, while witnesses described distressing scenes of owners forced to comply. Local veterinary officials estimated up to 450 dogs were killed, despite many being vaccinated. Animal rights advocate Feven Melese urged authorities to hold those responsible accountable as reports indicated that pressure on residents to kill unvaccinated dogs continued.

Residents of Hossana in Ethiopia killed hundreds of dogs after community groups linked to local authorities ordered the animals destroyed following three child deaths from rabies. The town’s mayor said the killings were illegal and not sanctioned by his administration, noting most dogs were vaccinated. A local veterinarian estimated up to 450 dogs were killed, while an animal rights advocate reported ongoing pressure to eliminate unvaccinated dogs. Police were instructed to investigate, and activists called for authorities to hold those responsible accountable.