U.S. Embassy warns of possible long‑range attacks in Ethiopia, advises avoiding military sites

On October 7, 2026 the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa issued a public security alert warning of possible long‑range attacks against Ethiopian military installations, advising U.S. citizens to avoid military and other sensitive sites and warning of possible internet and phone service disruptions.

The embassy alert raises near‑term operational risk for logistics and firms dependent on trade and FX receipts in Ethiopia by increasing the likelihood of disrupted communications, transport and airport/flight changes. If attacks or wider insecurity materialise, sovereign rollover costs and short‑dated corporate funding premia for logistics‑exposed issuers could rise, though actual market moves will depend on confirmed incidents and scope of disruptions.

Monitor further U.S. Embassy updates, Ethiopian government security advisories, and any confirmed incidents or disruption to flights/communications.