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geopolitics5 days ago•0 min saved

Eritrean Troops Enter Tigray as Ethiopia and Eritrea Sever Diplomatic Ties

Eritrean soldiers have been observed entering northern Ethiopia, marking a significant escalation in the conflict between Addis Ababa and Asmara. This development follows the severing of diplomatic ties between the two nations and the capture of the Tigray capital, Mekelle, by Ethiopian forces. While Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of direct military intervention, Eritrea denies the allegations, framing them as a pretext for Ethiopian aggression.

via Al Jazeera|

#abiy-ahmed #eritrea #ethiopia

geopolitics7 days ago•126 min saved

Ethiopia’s New Term Begins With Red Sea Demands Amid Tigray War

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has reiterated his demand for direct access to the Red Sea as he begins a new five-year term. This assertion coincides with renewed fighting in the Tigray region and escalating diplomatic friction with neighboring states, including Eritrea, Egypt, and Sudan, who have rejected Ethiopia's claims and emphasized coastal state sovereignty.

via AP News|

#abiy-ahmed #ethiopia #geopolitics

geopolitics7 days ago•0 min saved

Ethiopia's Abiy vows Red Sea access as Tigray fighting reignites regional tensions

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been sworn in for a new five-year term, during which he reiterated his demand for direct access to the Red Sea. This assertion coincides with renewed military conflict in the Tigray region and escalating diplomatic friction with neighboring states, including Eritrea, Egypt, and Sudan, who have rejected Ethiopia's claims and emphasized coastal state sovereignty.

via Al Jazeera|

#abiy-ahmed #ethiopia #geopolitics

world-news12 days ago•6 min saved

Ethiopian Opposition Claims First Drone Strikes on Addis Ababa Amid Northern Conflict

Explosions were heard in Addis Ababa overnight as an opposition alliance claimed responsibility for drone strikes targeting military headquarters. The national intelligence service has banned all drone flights over the capital indefinitely. This marks the first known drone attack by anti-government forces on the capital since the 2020-2022 civil war ended.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#abiy-ahmed #addis-ababa #drone-warfare

world14 days ago•2 min saved

Ethiopia’s Tigray Conflict Escalates: Federal Forces Capture Alamata as US Democrats Demand Intervention

Fighting in northern Ethiopia has intensified, shattering the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement. Federal forces and the Tigray Peace Force captured the strategic town of Alamata, while Tigrayan rebels seized Erebti in Afar. The conflict has caused a surge in war-wounded patients and displaced approximately 150,000 people. US Senate Democrats are urging the Trump administration to intervene, criticizing the lapse of sanctions and condemning a drone strike on an aid convoy.

via Al Jazeera|

#abiy-ahmed #ethiopia #humanitarian-crisis

conflict-and-geopolitics16 days ago•0 min saved

Ethiopia’s Army Chief Blames Egypt and Sudan for Backing Rebel Alliance Amid Renewed Civil War

Ethiopia’s army chief has accused Egypt, Sudan, and Eritrea of backing a new rebel alliance seeking to oust Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The conflict has reignited in northern Ethiopia, with fighting spreading from Tigray into Amhara and Afar. The African Union and UN are urging a ceasefire, but trust between the federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) remains critically low. The dispute is compounded by tensions over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and unresolved issues from the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement.

via Euronews.com|

#abiy-ahmed #alliance-for-survival #conflict-and-geopolitics

conflict17 days ago•3 min saved

Ethiopia’s Pretoria Peace Collapses as Rebel Alliance Launches Cross-Border Offensive

Renewed fighting between Ethiopia’s federal army and Tigrayan forces has shattered the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement, raising fears of a return to full-scale civil war. The conflict escalated after seven armed groups, including the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and the Amhara Fano National Movement, formed the Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival to oust Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Tigrayan forces have seized control of airports in Mekelle, Axum, and Shire, while fighting has spread into the Afar and Amhara regions. Both sides blame each other for initiating the latest clashes, with the government accusing the TPLF of attacking first and Tigrayan leaders claiming they are responding to federal drone strikes and ground offensives. The African Union has called for an immediate halt to hostilities and renewed talks, but trust between the parties remains extremely low.

via Al Jazeera|

#abiy-ahmed #african-union #civil-war

conflict17 days ago•4 min saved

Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict escalates as new rebel alliance challenges federal control

Fighting has resumed in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, shattering the 2022 Pretoria peace deal. The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has seized airports and launched offensives into neighboring Afar and Amhara, while federal forces respond with drone strikes. This escalation follows the formation of a new seven-group rebel alliance aimed at ousting Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. International mediators, including the African Union, are urging a return to talks, but trust between Addis Ababa and Tigray remains critically low.

via BBC|

#abiy-ahmed #conflict #eritrea

conflict18 days ago•0 min saved

Ethiopia’s Northern Fronts Ignite as Rebel Alliance Seizes Airports and Cuts Communications

Fighting has escalated across northern Ethiopia as a new seven-group rebel alliance, led by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), launched a coordinated offensive against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government. Tigrayan forces seized three airports and cut off telecommunications, sparking fears of a repeat of the 2020-2022 civil war. The conflict has spread into the Amhara and Afar regions, with drone strikes hitting civilian areas and international observers warning of a potential regional war.

via Al Jazeera|

#abiy-ahmed #civil-war #conflict

conflict19 days ago•5 min saved

Ethiopia’s 2022 Peace Shatters as TPLF and Six Rival Groups Launch Joint Offensive

Fighting has erupted across northern Ethiopia as the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and six other armed groups launch a coordinated offensive against federal forces. The conflict, which began with TPLF seizures of airports in Mekelle and other locations, has spread into the Afar and Amhara regions. This escalation effectively invalidates the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement, which ended a two-year war that killed an estimated 500,000 to 600,000 people. The new coalition, the Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival, aims to oust Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. While the federal government claims to have repelled attacks, Tigrayan leaders describe the situation as a full-scale war. International actors, including the African Union and IGAD, have called for an immediate cessation of hostilities.

via Al Jazeera|

#abiy-ahmed #civil-war #conflict

conflict19 days ago•1 min saved

Ethiopia’s Army Claims Victory as TPLF Offensive Shatters 2022 Peace Deal

Ethiopian federal forces claim to have repelled Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) attacks in the north, marking the first official government statement since fighting resumed on Wednesday. The conflict effectively invalidates the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement, with the TPLF seizing three airports and launching offensives into Afar and Amhara regions. While Addis Ababa reports heavy enemy casualties, Tigrayan leaders describe the situation as 'full-blown war.' The escalation follows the formation of a new seven-group rebel alliance aimed at overthrowing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, raising fears of a renewed civil war that previously killed an estimated 600,000 people.

via BBC|

#abiy-ahmed #civil-war #conflict

politics20 days ago•7 min saved

Ethiopia’s Rebel Coalition Unites Former Enemies to Challenge Abiy Amid Renewed Drone Strikes

Seven armed groups in Ethiopia, including former enemies, have formed the 'Alliance for Survival' to oust Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The coalition links separate regional conflicts into a unified political front, though experts doubt its military cohesion. Recent drone strikes in Tigray and the seizure of Mekelle’s airport signal a sharp escalation, threatening the 2022 peace deal and risking a wider civil war.

via Al Jazeera|

#abiy-ahmed #civil-conflict #ethiopia

conflict-and-security20 days ago•2 min saved

Ethiopia and Tigray Exchange Accusations of Offensives as Drone Strikes Kill Civilians

Ethiopian federal authorities and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) have accused one another of launching military offensives, raising fears of a renewed full-scale war. Tigrayan forces seized federally administered airports in the region, prompting the cancellation of all Ethiopian Airlines flights to Tigray. Concurrent drone strikes in the town of Alamata killed at least 14 civilians and injured 22 others, with local officials alleging that schools were targeted. The federal government has not commented on the strikes, while Tigrayan authorities describe the events as an 'open invasion' and a violation of international law. This escalation follows months of mutual accusations regarding the breach of the 2022 peace deal and a recent announcement by the TPLF to join a broader rebel alliance aimed at ousting Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

via BBC|

#abiy-ahmed #conflict-and-security #drone-strikes

africa21 days ago•1 min saved

Ethiopian rebels form 'Alliance for Survival' to oust Abiy Ahmed

Seven armed groups in Ethiopia have formed a new coalition called the 'Alliance for Survival' to overthrow Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The alliance includes former enemies from the 2020-2022 Tigray war, such as the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and Amhara's Fano militia, alongside the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) and four smaller groups. The coalition accuses the government of causing war and poverty, aiming to install a transitional administration. Analysts doubt the alliance's military viability due to past conflicts and geographic distances, while the government dismisses the threat and cites Eritrean backing for the rebels.

via BBC|

#abiy-ahmed #africa #ethiopia

conflict22 days ago•0 min saved

Ethiopian Rebel Groups Unite in 'Alliance for Survival' to Overthrow Abiy Ahmed

Seven Ethiopian armed groups, including the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and the Amhara Fano National Movement, have formed a new coalition called the 'Alliance for Survival' to overthrow Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government. The alliance, announced on September 20, 2026, aims to establish an inclusive transitional government and end ongoing conflicts in Oromia, Amhara, and Tigray. While the groups have previously fought each other, they now cite a common threat from the federal government. The move follows recent violations of the 2022 peace deal in Tigray and growing fears of a return to full-scale civil war.

via Al Jazeera|

#abiy-ahmed #conflict #ethiopia