Ethiopian forces claim near-total control of Tigray as capital sees blasts
Pro-government Tigray Peace Forces claim near-total control of Tigray, while explosions in Addis Ababa and diplomatic ruptures with Eritrea signal a widening regional crisis.
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Ethiopia Bans Drones After Overnight Blasts in Capital
Explosions were heard in Addis Ababa overnight following an indefinite ban on drone flights by the National Intelligence and Security Service. Opposition forces claimed responsibility for the blasts, which occurred near military headquarters and secret service bases. The violence follows a week of renewed fighting in Tigray between the government and a new rebel alliance. Ethiopia has also expelled Eritrean diplomats, accusing the neighbor of supporting the insurgents, a claim Eritrea denies.
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.
Youth Frustration Tests Africa Union at Addis Summit
The AU’s Addis Ababa summit opens amid growing youth anger over governance and accountability, amid coups and disputed elections, with critics saying the union is out of touch with citizens as it discusses water, sanitation, climate and humanitarian crises linked to aid cuts and instability.
"UN Security Council and AU Peace and Security Meeting Commences in Addis Ababa"
The UN Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council are meeting in Addis Ababa to discuss the financing of peacekeeping operations in Africa. The African Union is seeking compulsory contributions from UN member countries to fund its peace operations, which have historically relied on partners such as the European Union. The discussions aim to establish a framework resolution that will provide sustainable funding for essential peace operations on the continent. The two councils will also address the security situation in Sudan, the Sahel, Somalia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Diplomat to Travel to Addis Ababa for Sudan Conflict Talks
The U.S. assistant secretary of State for African affairs, Molly Phee, will travel to Addis Ababa to meet with African leaders and Sudanese civilians in an effort to end the conflict in Sudan. Diplomatic efforts to halt fighting between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been ineffective, with competing initiatives causing confusion. The conflict has displaced over 2.9 million people, with almost 700,000 fleeing to neighboring countries. The State Department calls on the Sudanese Armed Forces and RSF to end the fighting, adhere to international humanitarian and human rights laws, and allow unhindered humanitarian access. Phee will meet with Sudanese civilians and regional representatives during her visit. Clashes between the army and RSF continue, and Egypt plans to host a summit to discuss ways to end the conflict.