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conflict4 days ago•2 min saved

Ethiopian Forces Seize Mekelle as TPLF Withdraws Amid Regional Diplomatic Rupture

Ethiopian federal forces and allied Tigray Peace Force fighters have taken control of Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, after the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) announced a temporary withdrawal. The TPLF stated the move was to prevent civilian harm, while the federal government frames the capture as a step toward restoring authority and establishing a new interim administration. The conflict, which resumed in September 2026, has triggered a diplomatic crisis with Eritrea and Egypt, with neighboring leaders meeting in Egypt to urge restraint. Residents in Addis Ababa and Tigray fear a return to the devastation of the 2020–2022 war, as drone strikes in the capital and unresolved peace terms heighten concerns of a wider regional conflict.

via aljazeera.com|

#conflict #eritrea #ethiopia

conflict4 days ago

Egypt, Eritrea, Sudan, and Somalia Issue Joint Declaration to Counter Ethiopian Aggression

Leaders of Egypt, Eritrea, Sudan, and Somalia issued a joint declaration in New Alamein, Egypt, on October 4, 2026, calling for political solutions to regional conflicts. The summit, held amid escalating war in Ethiopia and Sudan, reaffirmed support for Sudan’s military-led government and rejected external interference. The declaration also asserted that Red Sea governance belongs exclusively to coastal states, countering Ethiopia’s push for naval access. Ethiopia accused the four nations of backing rebel forces, a claim all four denied.

via Al Jazeera|

#conflict #egypt #eritrea

conflict6 days ago•3 min saved

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

geopolitics6 days ago•3 min saved

Ethiopia’s Tigray Conflict Risks Regional Spillover as Federal Forces Advance on Mekelle

Renewed war in Ethiopia’s Tigray region began on September 23, 2026, when the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) seized three national airports and expanded offensives into Amhara and Afar. Federal forces and the Tigray Peace Force are now advancing toward Mekelle, while drone strikes in Addis Ababa signal a shift in the conflict’s nature. The collapse of the 2022 Pretoria Agreement, driven by zero-sum politics and weak implementation, has led to a new rebel alliance called the Alliance for Survival. Although the federal government frames the TPLF as a rogue actor, the conflict risks spilling into Eritrea and Sudan due to cross-border supply lines and mutual accusations of interference. Diplomatic options are limited, with the African Union’s mediation efforts discredited by the TPLF and lacking Western support.

via chathamhouse.org|

#eritrea #ethiopia #geopolitics

conflict-news7 days ago•3 min saved

Ethiopia-Eritrea Diplomatic Rupture Escalates Northern Conflict

Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed diplomatic ties, escalating a long-standing dispute into active conflict. The rupture follows Addis Ababa’s expulsion of 10 Eritrean diplomats and closure of its embassy in Asmara, which Asmara described as an 'astounding' act of hostility. This diplomatic breakdown coincides with intensified fighting in northern Ethiopia, where federal forces are battling a rebel alliance led by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). The conflict has spread to the Amhara and Afar regions, with over 50 civilians reported dead. Analysts warn that the crisis risks spilling into neighboring Sudan and Egypt, potentially triggering a broader regional war.

via Al Jazeera|

#conflict-news #diplomatic-crisis #eritrea

conflict7 days ago•1 min saved

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.

via aljazeera.com|

#addis-ababa #conflict #eritrea

conflict7 days ago•2 min saved

Ethiopia’s Northern Conflict Escalates as Rebel Alliance Threatens Federal Control

Renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia has shattered the 2022 peace deal, with a new rebel alliance seizing key airports and advancing into neighboring regions. The conflict has spread to Amhara and Afar, causing civilian casualties and disrupting supply routes, while diplomatic ties between Ethiopia and Eritrea have collapsed.

via aljazeera.com|

#civil-war #conflict #eritrea

geopolitics7 days ago•3 min saved

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

conflict-news7 days ago•0 min saved

Eritrea and Ethiopia sever ties as regional conflict intensifies

Eritrea has severed diplomatic ties with Ethiopia in response to Addis Ababa’s expulsion of Eritrean diplomats and closure of its embassy. The move follows escalating fighting between Ethiopian federal forces and a rebel alliance led by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). Ethiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan, and Egypt of supporting the insurgents, while Asmara denies involvement and blames Addis Ababa for hostile actions. The diplomatic rupture coincides with a tit-for-tat exchange of expulsions involving Egypt and intensifying violence in the Afar region and Addis Ababa.

via Al Jazeera|

#conflict-news #diplomatic-crisis #eritrea

conflict-and-security8 days ago•3 min saved

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.

via bbc.com|

#addis-ababa #conflict-and-security #drone-ban

africa11 days ago•3 min saved

Ethiopia’s Northern Conflict Escalates as TPLF Alliance Seizes Airports and Accuses External Backing

Heavy fighting has resumed in northern Ethiopia as the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and its new seven-group alliance launched coordinated offensives against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government. The TPLF has seized key airports in Mekelle, Axum, and Shire, while clashes have spread into the Amhara and Afar regions. Ethiopia’s army chief accused Eritrea and Sudan of backing the rebels, while the TPLF described its actions as a defensive response to government drone strikes. The conflict threatens to disrupt Ethiopia’s vital trade corridor through Djibouti and risks drawing in neighboring states.

via France 24|

#africa #eritrea #ethiopia

conflict13 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

conflict14 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

africa19 days ago•11 min saved

Silenced for 25 Years: Eritrea's G-15 Families Seek Answers

BBC profiles the families of Eritrea’s G-15 detainees—Petros Solomon and other senior officials arrested in 2001 after signing a call for a constitution and elections—whose fates remain unknown; their children grew up in exile or with relatives, living with fear and memory as rights groups and the UN press for information and accountability from a government that has not commented.

via BBC|

#africa #eritrea #g-15

africa1 month ago•6 min saved

Post-Pretoria realignments push Tigray back toward conflict

Four years after the Pretoria peace deal, the war in Ethiopia's Tigray officially ended but political and territorial disputes persist; the TPLF has rebuilt influence, formed new ties with Eritrea, and joined a loose anti-government coalition called Tsimdo, while renewed clashes, incomplete disarmament and about 1.9 million displaced show that Pretoria did not settle the power struggle or the civilians' fear of renewed mobilization.

via Al Jazeera|

#africa #eritrea #pretoria-agreement