Fighting in Ethiopia, Spain housing crisis
Oct 5, 2026 · 2m
Summary
This episode covers escalating regional tensions in the Horn of Africa, including a summit by Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia, and Sudan amid fears of spillover from Ethiopia. It also reports on intensified Israeli military operations in southern Syria and a meeting of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, the segment details Spain's Prime Minister calling early elections following a failed housing reform vote and massive protests.
Topics discussed
Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia, and Sudan summit on regional peace
Egypt-Ethiopia tensions and Israeli incursions in Syria
Mecca Joint Defense Agreement meeting in Saudi Arabia
Yemen military operation and Spain's early election call
Protests over Spain's housing crisis and poll numbers
Official announcement of Spain's parliamentary dissolution
Promo for Inside Story podcast on Bosnia-Herzegovina
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