Ethiopia reports over 7.2 million children out of school due to conflict, especially in Amhara.

Ethiopia's Education Minister, Berhanu Nega, reports that over 7.2 million children are out of school due to conflict and insecurity. This crisis is particularly acute in the Amhara Region, where only 2.8 million out of a targeted 7 million students have been enrolled. Officials stress the need for collective efforts to restore education facilities and mitigate the long-term impacts on children's development.