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Ethiopian forces seize Mekelle airport as Tigray conflict deepens regional rifts
conflict7 days ago

Ethiopian forces seize Mekelle airport as Tigray conflict deepens regional rifts

Ethiopian government forces have recaptured the Alula Aba Nega Airport in Mekelle, the capital of Tigray, marking a significant advance in the conflict that began on September 23. This development follows the collapse of the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement and has led to a diplomatic rupture with Eritrea, which severed ties with Ethiopia. While the military situation favors the federal government, the conflict has expanded into the Afar and Amhara regions, raising fears of a wider regional war. Humanitarian organizations report at least 52 civilian deaths and widespread destruction, prompting calls for emergency intervention from the African Union and religious leaders.

via Al Jazeera|
#african-union#conflict#eritrea
Ethiopian forces seize Mekelle as Tigray rebels retreat amid diplomatic rupture
conflict-and-security7 days ago

Ethiopian forces seize Mekelle as Tigray rebels retreat amid diplomatic rupture

Ethiopian federal forces have entered the Tigray regional capital, Mekelle, after the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) abandoned the city. This development follows a counter-offensive that pushed rebels out of Afar and Amhara states. The conflict, which resumed on September 23, has triggered a diplomatic crisis with Eritrea and Egypt, while the African Union and religious leaders urge emergency intervention to prevent further escalation.

via France 24|
#african-union#conflict-and-security#ethiopia
Ethiopia and Eritrea sever ties as Tigray conflict threatens regional stability
geopolitics8 days ago

Ethiopia and Eritrea sever ties as Tigray conflict threatens regional stability

Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed diplomatic relations following a tit-for-tat exchange of expulsions, as renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia escalates. Addis Ababa accused Asmara of supporting rebel groups, while Eritrea denied involvement. The conflict, which has killed over 50 people, risks destabilizing the region and disrupting humanitarian aid.

via BBC|
#african-union#diplomatic-crisis#eritrea
Ethiopia’s Northern Fronts Collapse as Rebel Alliance Seizes Airports and Cuts Communications
conflict13 days ago

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

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 Al Jazeera|
#african-union#civil-war#conflict
Ethiopia’s Pretoria Peace Collapses as Rebel Alliance Launches Cross-Border Offensive
conflict14 days ago

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
African Leaders Demand Permanent UN Security Council Seats at General Assembly
international15 days ago

African Leaders Demand Permanent UN Security Council Seats at General Assembly

African heads of state intensified demands for permanent UN Security Council representation during the 2026 General Assembly. Leaders from Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, and Namibia argued that the current structure is illegitimate, noting that Africa accounts for a quarter of UN members yet holds no permanent seat. UN Secretary-General António Guterres called the exclusion 'indefensible.' The African bloc seeks two permanent seats with veto power and five reserved non-permanent seats, a push that contrasts with Russia’s stance to preserve the existing veto system.

via The New York Times|
#african-union#diplomacy#global-governance
Rwanda and Congo Forge US-Backed Economic Deal Amid Tensions and Policy Shifts
world11 months ago

Rwanda and Congo Forge US-Backed Economic Deal Amid Tensions and Policy Shifts

The fourth Joint Oversight Committee for the Peace Agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda met in Washington, D.C., where representatives initialed the Regional Economic Integration Framework to promote economic cooperation, reaffirmed commitments to peace and stability, and discussed ongoing negotiations and efforts to neutralize armed groups, with support from the US, Qatar, Togo, and the African Union.

via U.S. Department of State (.gov)|
#african-union#drc#peace-agreement