Archive · 8 Oct 2026
US Embassy Warns Americans of Possible Attacks in Ethiopia
The US Embassy in Ethiopia warned Americans about reports of possible attacks on military sites.
The reports described several possible incidents in October.
The embassy told Americans not to go to Amhara, Tigray, or Afar.
People already there should leave if it is safe, or stay sheltered until conditions improve.
The embassy said Addis Ababa remained stable.
It said parts of northern Ethiopia were still facing conflict and unrest.
Phone and internet service could stop working.
The embassy also advised people to follow trustworthy news and local guidance.
The US Embassy in Addis Ababa issued a security alert on Wednesday, local time.
The embassy cited reports of possible long-range attacks targeting Ethiopian military installations on several occasions in October.
Americans were told not to travel to Amhara, Tigray, or Afar and to leave those areas if safe, or shelter in place.
The embassy said Addis Ababa's security situation remained stable, while northern Ethiopia faced sporadic armed conflict and civil unrest.
The advisory urged Americans to avoid military installations, monitor reliable local media, and prepare for possible disruptions to phone and internet service.
- Who
- The US Embassy in Addis Ababa issued the warning to US citizens in Ethiopia.
- What
- It warned of reports of possible long-range attacks on Ethiopian military installations and advised Americans to avoid three regions.
- When
- The alert was issued on Wednesday, local time; the reported possible attacks were said to have occurred on several occasions in October of that year.
- Where
- Ethiopia, with travel warnings for Amhara, Tigray, and Afar.
- Why
- The embassy cited reports of possible attacks and ongoing conflict and civil unrest in northern Ethiopia.
- Issuing authority
- US Embassy in Addis Ababa
- Reported threat
- Possible long-range attacks directed at Ethiopian military installations
- Reported timing
- Several instances in October of that year
- Regions to avoid
- Amhara, Tigray, and Afar
- Guidance for people already in those regions
- Leave if safe, or shelter in place until conditions improve
- Addis Ababa
- The embassy said the security situation remained stable
- Possible communications disruption
- Internet and phone connectivity could be interrupted at any time