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Ethiopian Forces Capture Aksum as Eritrea Denies Retreat Amid Tigray Conflict

Ethiopian government forces and the pro-government Tigray Peace Force (TPF) have expanded their control in northern Ethiopia, capturing the historic city of Aksum and advancing toward the Eritrean border. While the TPF claims Eritrean troops are retreating and suffering heavy casualties, Asmara denies these reports and rejects accusations of cross-border intervention. The conflict, which began in September after the collapse of the 2022 Pretoria peace deal, has displaced over a million people and triggered a diplomatic crisis involving Sudan, Egypt, and Somalia. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called for de-escalation, warning that the region cannot tolerate further conflict. Independent monitors confirm Ethiopian advances but note that Tigrayan rebels remain active in mountainous areas, while humanitarian conditions in towns like Zalambesa have deteriorated significantly.

via Al Jazeera|

#conflict #eritrea #ethiopia

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Ethiopian Forces Seize Adwa as Flights Resume to Mekelle Amid Tigray Conflict

Ethiopian government forces entered the strategic town of Adwa without resistance after Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) fighters withdrew. Simultaneously, Ethiopian Airlines resumed flights to the regional capital, Mekelle, for the first time since September 23, following the recapture of the city and its airport. Former Tigray leader Getachew Reda, now an adviser to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, arrived in Mekelle to promise 'visible change' in the region. The conflict has displaced approximately 150,000 people and shattered the 2022 peace agreement, with Ethiopia accusing Eritrea of supporting the rebel alliance.

via Al Jazeera|

#conflict #eritrea #ethiopia

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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

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Ethiopia Confirms Eritrean Invasion as Troops Advance Deep into Tigray

Eritrean troops have advanced deep into Ethiopia’s Tigray region, moving from the border town of Zalambessa toward central towns including Adigrat and Edaga Hamus. Residents reported convoys of 20 to 60 military trucks, some carrying heavy weapons, entering the area. The Ethiopian government officially condemned the move as an invasion, demanding Eritrean forces withdraw immediately. This escalation follows the Tigray People’s Liberation Front’s (TPLF) recent withdrawal from the regional capital, Mekelle, and the severing of diplomatic ties between Addis Ababa and Asmara.

via BBC|

#border-conflict #conflict #eritrea

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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

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TPLF Withdraws From Mekelle as Ethiopia’s Conflict Spreads to Capital

The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has temporarily withdrawn from Mekelle, the regional capital, citing civilian safety concerns. Pro-government forces now control the city, with residents reporting restored mobile services. This shift follows weeks of fighting in Tigray, Afar, and Amhara, and coincides with drone strikes in Addis Ababa. Neighboring leaders met in Egypt to urge restraint, while diplomatic ties between Ethiopia and Eritrea have collapsed.

via BBC|

#africa #ethiopia #mekelle

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

via bbc.com|

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

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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

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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

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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

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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