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Editorial | The Habesha Friday, October 30, 2026 For a family that has lost someone in an airstrike, the announcement of new fighter jets carries a different meaning from the one celebrated at an official ceremony. Officials see military strength. A grieving family may see another reason to fear the sky. That distance between the government’s celebration and the public’s suffering lies at the heart of Ethiopia’s latest military agreement with Russia. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed describes the acquisition as a step toward protecting national sovereignty. But Ethiopians are entitled to ask whose safety comes first—and who will answer if

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