Ethiopia

Security developments
- Four mosques burned in reprisal attack in Mota, Amhara Region
- Clashes and abductions in West and Kelem Wellega, Oromia
- Armed Attack on Afar Government Vehicle in Gabi Zone
- Illegal arms interdictions in Amhara
- Desert Locusts infest areas of Oromia, Amhara, Tigray, Somali and Afar regions
Political developments
- Ruling Administration’s new Prosperity Party formally registered
- Crisis Group warns of potential for violent election campaign
- IMF Approves US$2.9 Million Loan Package for Ethiopia
- Protest activities in Wolayta Zone mark anniversary of statehood request
- Former senior Somali State official handed over to Ethiopia by Somaliland authorities
- HRW calls for Hate Speech Bill to be revised