https://travelermania.com/tags/ethiopia/ Recent content in Ethiopia on TravelerMania Hugo -- gohugo.io en Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:21:59 +0000 https://travelermania.com/guides/activities/walking-tours-addis-ababa/?v=1 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:21:59 +0000 https://travelermania.com/guides/activities/walking-tours-addis-ababa/?v=1 Before you walk anywhere. Ethiopia is in an active conflict. Federal forces and Tigray-aligned groups resumed fighting on 23 September 2026, and flights to Tigray are suspended. The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) has heard of attacks, possibly by drone, on military sites in Addis Ababa, warns of a high terrorism threat, and names Meskel Square, Bole Medhanealem, Bole Atlas and Entoto as places where robbers have used knives. It advises against all travel to Tigray, Amhara and Gambela and to parts of Oromia, Afar and other regions, but gives the capital no such warning. https://travelermania.com/guides/activities/sightseeing-addis-ababa/?v=1 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:21:17 +0000 https://travelermania.com/guides/activities/sightseeing-addis-ababa/?v=1 Advisory: read before you sightsee. Ethiopia is in an active conflict. Fighting between federal forces and Tigray-aligned groups resumed on 23 September 2026, and Ethiopian Airlines has stopped its Tigray flights. The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) reports attacks, possibly by drones, on military sites in Addis Ababa, warns of a high terrorism threat that includes places of worship and tourist sites, and names Meskel Square, Bole and Entoto as crime hotspots. https://travelermania.com/guides/activities/romantic-getaways-addis-ababa/?v=1 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:20:51 +0000 https://travelermania.com/guides/activities/romantic-getaways-addis-ababa/?v=1 Couples, check the advisories first. An armed conflict is under way in Ethiopia. Fighting between federal forces and Tigray-aligned groups resumed on 23 September 2026 and flights to Tigray have been suspended. The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) has noted reports of attacks, possibly by drone, on military sites in Addis Ababa and warns of a high terrorism threat that can reach hotels, restaurants, bars and tourist sites. It advises against all travel to Tigray, Amhara and Gambela and to parts of Oromia, Afar and other regions, but not to the capital itself. https://travelermania.com/guides/activities/multi-day-trips-addis-ababa/?v=1 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:20:20 +0000 https://travelermania.com/guides/activities/multi-day-trips-addis-ababa/?v=1 Important: this page recommends no overnight trips. Ethiopia is at war. Fighting between federal forces and Tigray-aligned groups resumed on 23 September 2026, Ethiopian Airlines has halted flights to Tigray, and the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) has reported attacks, possibly by drones, on military sites in Addis Ababa. The FCDO advises against all travel to Tigray, Amhara and Gambela and to parts of Oromia, Afar and other regions. For the capital it describes a high terrorism threat and crime hotspots at Meskel Square, Bole and Entoto. https://travelermania.com/guides/activities/family-friendly-activities-addis-ababa/?v=1 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:19:57 +0000 https://travelermania.com/guides/activities/family-friendly-activities-addis-ababa/?v=1 Parents, please read first. Ethiopia is in an active conflict: federal forces and Tigray-aligned groups resumed fighting on 23 September 2026, and flights to Tigray are suspended. The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) reports possible drone attacks on military sites in Addis Ababa, a high terrorism threat, and robbery hotspots at Meskel Square, Bole and Entoto. It advises against all travel to Tigray, Amhara and Gambela, and to parts of Oromia, Afar and other regions, though not to the capital itself. https://travelermania.com/guides/activities/day-trips-addis-ababa/?v=1 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:19:34 +0000 https://travelermania.com/guides/activities/day-trips-addis-ababa/?v=1 Warning before you plan a day out. Ethiopia is fighting an active war. Federal forces and Tigray-aligned groups clashed again from 23 September 2026, civilian flights to Tigray were suspended, and the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) has heard of attacks, possibly by drone, on military sites in Addis Ababa. The FCDO advises against all travel to Tigray, Amhara and Gambela and to parts of Oromia, Afar and other regions, and it warns of a high terrorism threat and of crime at Meskel Square, Bole and Entoto. https://travelermania.com/guides/activities/attraction-tours-addis-ababa/?v=1 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:19:09 +0000 https://travelermania.com/guides/activities/attraction-tours-addis-ababa/?v=1 Advisory for all visitors. Ethiopia is in the middle of an armed conflict. Fighting between federal forces and Tigray-aligned groups started again on 23 September 2026, and Ethiopian Airlines has stopped flying to Tigray. The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) mentions possible drone attacks on military sites in Addis Ababa and warns that the terrorism threat is high, with Meskel Square, Bole and Entoto named as crime hotspots. It advises against all travel to Tigray, Amhara and Gambela, and against travel to parts of Oromia, Afar and other regions, without issuing the same advice for the capital. https://travelermania.com/guides/activities/activities-addis-ababa/?v=1 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:18:03 +0000 https://travelermania.com/guides/activities/activities-addis-ababa/?v=1 Read this before you book anything. Ethiopia is at war. Federal forces and Tigray-aligned groups resumed fighting on 23 September 2026, and flights to Tigray have stopped. The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) reports attacks, possibly by drones, on military sites in Addis Ababa and rates the terrorism threat as high. It advises against all travel to Tigray, Amhara and Gambela and to parts of Oromia, Afar and other regions, but it gives no such warning for the capital itself.