Ethiopia has prohibited drone flights over Addis Ababa, according to a report by Ethio Negari published on Wednesday. The outlet links the restriction to intensifying fighting in the country's northern region.
The ban applies to the capital's airspace, though the reporting available does not specify which types of aircraft or operators are covered, how long the measure will remain in force, or which authority issued it.
The reported restriction follows a period of escalating violence in northern Ethiopia. Ethio Negari's headline frames the drone ban as a direct response to that conflict, but no further operational details were provided in the material available.
Restrictions on drone use over a capital city typically affect commercial operators, private users and media organizations, but the scope of this measure has not been confirmed.
What to watch next: whether Ethiopian officials confirm the ban publicly and release details on its duration and enforcement.
