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Canada draw 26–26 with England to end Red Roses’ 39-Test winning run
Canada held England to a 26–26 draw in Exeter on 19 September 2026, ending the Red Roses’ run of 39 consecutive Test victories while leaving them unbeaten in 40 matches.
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Sep 20, 2026England beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets to complete T20 series sweep
England won the final men’s T20 international by eight wickets at Old Trafford on 19 September 2026, completing a 3–0 series victory over Sri Lanka.
Ethiopia’s MESOB presents digital-government approach in Shanghai
MESOB shared Ethiopia’s experience of integrating public services at the Shanghai technology conference, Fana reported on 18 September 2026.
Brighton beat Arsenal 3–0 to end champions’ winning start
CNN and MS NOW report journalists denied White House entry after Trump ban
U.S. removes Eritrean sanctions listings as Ethiopia-related emergency expires
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Fast scan- BusinessEthiopia–Tanzania power trial ends as long-term supply talks continue
- SportsBrentford beat Chelsea 3–0 with three second-half goals
- SportsKane reaches 100 Bundesliga goals in record 98 games as Bayern beat Union 7–0
- World188 writers urge Eritrea to provide proof of life for detained journalists
- WorldNigeria orders inquiry into 37 custody deaths as protests bring Minna curfew
- WorldAU Commission urges Red Sea de-escalation, warns of risks to African economies
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Ethiopia takes part in IAEA’s 70th General Conference in Vienna
Ethiopia is participating in the IAEA’s 70th General Conference in Vienna, where member states are discussing nuclear safety and peaceful scientific applications.
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IGAD chief urges ministers to settle arrears and stabilise regional body’s finances
Workneh Gebeyehu called for support for essential operations and a lasting financing framework at IGAD’s September 15, 2026 ministerial meeting in Djibouti.
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Ethiopia–Tanzania power trial ends as long-term supply talks continue
EEP’s chief executive says the 100-megawatt Tanzania trial has ended, with pricing, supply volumes and operating terms still under negotiation.
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188 writers urge Eritrea to provide proof of life for detained journalists
A letter signed by 188 writers on 18 September 2026 asks Eritrea for verified information on 12 writers and journalists missing since the 2001 media crackdown.
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Brentford beat Chelsea 3–0 with three second-half goals
Anthony, Thiago and Carvalho scored after half-time as Brentford beat Chelsea 3–0 on 18 September, extending Chelsea’s winless Premier League run to three matches.
- SportsKane reaches 100 Bundesliga goals in record 98 games as Bayern beat Union 7–0
- SportsBrighton overturn two-goal deficit to knock Manchester United out of League Cup
- SportsNairobi to host 2029 World Athletics Championships in African first
- SportsLiverpool beat Tottenham 3–1 to reach Carabao Cup fourth round
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Ethiopian Cargo partners with CargoAi to expand digital freight booking
Ethiopian Airlines announced a CargoAi partnership on September 17, 2026, to give freight forwarders online access to cargo rates and booking services.