Ethiopia: The Red Line of Sovereignty - Shabia's Test of Ethiopia's Restraint for Peace
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Eritrea: a rising power along a global shipping arteryEritrea, a rising power along a global shipping artery - Libération (France)seen 21 Aug, 04:28headline rewritten
Recrutement forcé au Tigré : «Même les plus patriotes des Ethiopiens ne veulent plus perdre leurs enfants»Recrutement forcé au Tigré : «Même les plus patriotes des Tigréens ne veulent plus perdre leurs enfants» - AllAfricaseen 9 Sept, 14:26headline rewritten
Somalia: Rising Tigray Tensions Test African UnionEthiopia: Rising Tigray Tensions Test African Union - DW Top Storiesseen 10 Sept, 01:15description edited
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stands to benefit from a planned constitutional reform in the country. A new presidential system would reshape political power — and could give him a more powerful mandate in office.Does Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stand to benefit from a planned constitutional reform in the country? A new presidential system would reshape political power — and could give him even more power in office.
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Fears of return to war as Tigray rebels launch offensive against Ethiopian armyRebel offensive against Ethiopian army stokes fears of return to civil war - Le Monde Englishseen 27 Sept, 05:37description edited
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The renewed clashes revive memories of a devastating 2020-2022 war that killed more than 600,000 people and displaced around one million.The renewed clashes revive memories of the devastating 2020-2022 war that killed more than 600,000 people and displaced around one million.
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Renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia effectively shatters peace deal that ended 2022 warRenewed fighting in northern Ethiopia effectively shatters 2022 peace deal that ended war - DW Top Storiesseen 4 Oct, 06:19description edited
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Ethiopia might be facing its most complex armed conflict in contempary times. The fragile 2022 peace deal has collapsed. International mediators have failed. How will the country manage to return to normal?Ethiopia might be facing its most complex armed conflict in contemporary times. The fragile 2022 peace deal has collapsed. International mediators have failed. How will the country return to normal?
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The conflict is raising fears of a regional war in the Horn of Africa, drawing in foreign powers including Eritrea, Egypt the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.The conflict is raising fears of a regional war in the Horn of Africa, drawing in foreign powers including Eritrea, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
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War Breaks Out Again in Ethiopia’s Tigray RegionWar Breaks Out in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region - Al Jazeera Englishseen 8 Oct, 06:15headline rewritten
Ethiopia’s PM insists on access to Red Sea despite regional conflict threatEthiopian PM Abiy demands Red Sea access as tensions with neighbours rise
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Mon, 24 April 2023
1 report- Tagesschau (Germany)16:02
Im Norden Äthiopiens kämpfen Truppen der Regierung gegen Rebellengruppen, die von Nachbarstaaten unterstützt werden. 11KM berichtet über den neu aufflammenden Konflikt, der globale Folgen haben könnte.
Fri, 7 August 2026
2 reports- allafrica.com19:40first to report
In any sovereign nation, the open entry of foreign military commanders into domestic territory to hold public engagements with non-state forces would be met with an immediate defensive military response.
- allafrica.com19:40
With analysis from Pulse of Africa (POA)
Sat, 8 August 2026
1 report- thereporterethiopia.com06:32
On the 3rd of August 2026, senior military commanders of the Eritrean Government crossed into Ethiopian territory, entering the border town of Zalambesa in a
Mon, 10 August 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica04:46
[ENA] August 9, 2026 (ENA)
- AllAfrica04:46
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia is strengthening its technical and vocational education system to produce a competitive workforce capable of meeting the demands of both domestic and international labor markets, Labor and Skills Minister Muferihat Kamil said.
Wed, 12 August 2026
6 reports- AllAfrica07:17
[RFI] Rebel authorities on Tuesday accused the Ethiopian government of carrying out deadly drone strikes in southern Tigray state and condemned the move as "a serious escalation", amid fears of a new war.
- AllAfrica10:02
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed underscored that Ethiopia's favorable demographic structure, driven by a vibrant youth majority, serves as a crucial pillar for accelerating and sustaining national prosperity.
- DW Top Stories15:40
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Amid growing tensions and security risks in the Horn of Africa, Eritrea, with its strategically important coastal points on the Red Sea, is emerging as an important player in the region.
- DW Top Stories15:40
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Amid growing tensions and security risks in the Horn of Africa, Eritrea, with its strategically important coastal points on the Red Sea, is emerging as an important player in the region.
- DW Top Stories15:40
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Amid growing tensions and security risks at the Horn of Africa, Eritrea, with its strategically important coastal points on the Red Sea and a perceived lack of conflict, is emerging as important player in the region.
- DW Top Stories15:40edited after publishing
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Amid growing tensions and security risks in the Horn of Africa, Eritrea, with its strategically important coastal points on the Red Sea, is emerging as an important player in the region.
Thu, 13 August 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post04:24
Ethiopia’s new US$12.5 billion mega-airport project has thrust the nation into the heart of a geopolitical tug of war between the United States and China. Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, is developing the massive Bishoftu International Airport, located 40km (25 miles) southeast of the capital Addis Ababa to serve as a primary hub for African trade and travel. The project has triggered intense competition between would-be contractors from around the world, but Chinese state-owned...
Fri, 14 August 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica07:21
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Reports of forced conscription are resurfacing in several parts of Oromia, including the Sheger City area surrounding the capital Addis Abeba, with families alleging that young people have been taken against their will and, in some cases, that money has subsequently been demanded for their release.
- AllAfrica07:33
[The Conversation Africa] Conflicts in Africa vary in scope and intensity. They range from large-scale civil wars to territorial disputes, localised insurgencies, inter-communal violence, political instability, armed conflict and terrorism. The continent has earned the reputation of being the world's bloodiest.
- ABC News (Australia)19:00edited after publishing
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Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and the UAE are looking to AfricaThe expansion of strategic ambitions by Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and the UAE into Africa show just how quickly global forces are shifting.
Sun, 16 August 2026
3 reports- Al Jazeera English10:09
But to capture its benefits, the continent needs to develop an effective, common maritime policy.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)15:47
Russia has long tried to make inroads into Africa. In Sudan, the Wagner-assisted rebellion has caused havoc. Even after the rebranding of Wagner, Russia is still undermining the government in Sudan as it tries to secure a naval base in the Red Sea.
- AllAfrica15:58
[Ayin Network] In northwestern Ethiopia, war doesn't need to cross the border to reach Sudan. Near the Tekeze-Setit River, villages on the Sudanese side can hear the explosions, and civilians begin searching for ways to flee towards the border. There, in the geography stretching between the Shiraro, Humera, and Tekeze regions, the Ethiopian-Sudanese border appears as a thin line on a map, but it is, in reality, one of the most volatile points in the Horn of Africa.
Mon, 17 August 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica04:35
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Media Authority Director-General Haimanot Zeleke said recent reforms have transformed the media by removing licensing bottlenecks, expanding access and content diversity, coupling greater freedom with stronger professional responsibility and capacity-building.
- AllAfrica04:35
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Foreign visitors said that the development of new tourism destinations across Ethiopia is enhancing the country's appeal and strengthening its position as a competitive tourism hub in Africa.
- AllAfrica11:00
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- On 15 July 2026, Ethiopia's long-awaited National Dialogue Conference officially commenced in Addis Abeba. The Conference has again placed Ethiopia's constitutional future at the centre of public attention. This essay does not debate the wisdom of initiating a national dialogue now, nor the legitimacy of the commission entrusted with conducting it -- those questions are already the subject of extensive public debate. Instead, it asks a broader and more enduring...
Tue, 18 August 2026
3 reports- africanews.com13:26
Authorities in Ethiopia's Tigray region have accused the federal government of launching a drone strike near the state capital Mekelle. Tensions between Tigray and Addis Ababa have been mounting in recent weeks, with both parties massing forces on either side of the regional border.
- Libération (France)16:37edited after publishing
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Recrutement forcé au Tigré : «Même les plus patriotes des Ethiopiens ne veulent plus perdre leurs enfants»Quatre ans après le cessez-le-feu, la guerre menace de reprendre entre les forces gouvernementales éthiopiennes et la région rebelle du Tigré, qui multiplie les rafles pour grossir ses forces. La fuite massive des jeunes révèle une rupture inédite avec le parti tigréen, autrefois tout-puissant.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:00
While wars pose a threat, they also offer an opportunity to learn lessons and rise from the rubble. Sudan’s situation is no exception, provided that the dynamics of development and prerequisites for overcoming crisis are duly considered
Wed, 19 August 2026
1 report- AllAfrica05:26
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Tigray Education Bureau has launched a new general education curriculum framework after 16 years under the previous framework, but officials warned that funding constraints and shortages of textbooks could limit its implementation when the new academic year begins.
Thu, 20 August 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica05:31
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has launched a comprehensive primary and secondary healthcare support program in Ethiopia's East and West Wollega zones, seeking to restore access to essential services in areas where conflict, displacement, disease outbreaks and damaged health infrastructure have left communities with significant unmet needs.
- Al Jazeera English15:51
Riyadh sees Sudan’s unity and stability as inseparable from its own security across the Red Sea.
Fri, 21 August 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica15:22Ethiopia: Ethiopia, U.S. Agree to Establish Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation in Defense, Security
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and the United States have agreed to establish comprehensive strategic cooperation in defense and security.
- La Repubblica (Italy)23:00
Tra le due potenze la competizione strategica è andata oltre il Medio Oriente: dalle navi agli arerei, al Patto con i vicini: adesso il confronto è diventato anche militare
Mon, 24 August 2026
1 report- AllAfrica14:15
[Horn Diplomat] Addis Ababa (Horndiplomat) -- Ethiopia concluded its National Dialogue Conference on Saturday after nearly 4,000 Ethiopians from diverse backgrounds spent 40 days deliberating on some of the country's most consequential national questions.
Wed, 26 August 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica04:16
[The Conversation Africa] The large-scale war between the Ethiopian federal government and Tigray regional government forces ended in November 2022 with the signing of the Pretoria Agreement. The two sides agreed that the Tigrayan forces would disarm, and that foreign forces and other troops outside the federal army would withdraw from Tigray. They also agreed to restore constitutional order in Tigray and resolve disputes over contested areas in accordance with the constitution.
- miragenews.com23:00
From piracy and migrant smuggling to disruptions affecting global shipping routes, countries bordering one of the world's busiest waterways are
Thu, 27 August 2026
1 report- AllAfrica04:13
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The guns may not yet have returned to the scale seen during Ethiopia's devastating 2020-2022 war, but the warning signs are becoming impossible to ignore. Tigray is once again caught in a dangerous political and military confrontation, while the unresolved issues left behind by the Pretoria peace agreement continue to deepen.
Fri, 28 August 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica16:09
[Shabelle] Nairobi -- Countries bordering the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden are seeking to strengthen maritime security cooperation as threats including piracy, human trafficking and disruptions to commercial shipping continue to grow.
- AllAfrica16:09
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Tigray Education Bureau has accused the Ethiopian government of intensifying attacks against the region's education system, saying a series of air and drone strikes in 2026 has destroyed schools, damaged educational facilities, and injured teachers and their families as Tigray prepares for the upcoming academic year.
Sat, 29 August 2026
2 reports- thereporterethiopia.com09:00
In less than three months, Ethiopia has seen the closure of two national issues expected to define the country’s political future: the seventh general
- thereporterethiopia.com09:00
Alarmed by growing security issues along the Red Sea trade corridor, Ethiopian officials have proposed the establishment of a National Maritime Information
Mon, 31 August 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica01:56
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's sea access is a justifiable quest that requires understanding from neighbors, Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow said.
- AllAfrica15:35
[ENA] Ethiopia's week unfolded at the intersection of continental diplomacy, health cooperation and the country's broader development ambitions, with Addis Ababa once again serving as a major platform for regional and international engagement.
Tue, 1 September 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica04:10
[ENA] The final week of August was marked by intensifying geopolitical competition, continuing wars, humanitarian emergencies, economic uncertainty and devastating natural disasters. From the Middle East and Europe to Africa, Asia and Latin America, governments confronted a series of crises that demonstrated the increasingly interconnected nature of global security, economics, public health and climate change.
- allafrica.com12:18
President Taye Atske-Selassie has called on religious institutions to strengthen their role in preserving Ethiopia's moral values and promoting national unity.
Thu, 3 September 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica10:13
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia's long-awaited National Dialogue Conference, which officially commenced in Addis Abeba on 15 July 2026, concluded on 22 August 2026, following four years of a process marked by significant challenges and fluctuations. The dialogue was structured around eight major thematic pillars, the third of which focused on the federal cities of Addis Abeba and Dire Dawa.
- AllAfrica12:12
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- --Ethiopia remains firmly committed to advancing regional integration and ensuring the success of the Horn of Africa Initiative, State Minister of Trade and Regional Integration Tazer Gebregziabher said.
Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica05:35
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Inhabitants of Tigray region told ENA that the struggle to end the atrocities and inhumane acts being carried out by the illegal TPLF faction must be strengthened.
Sat, 5 September 2026
1 report- Al Jazeera English03:05
The 2022 peace deal ended the war but left key disputes unresolved, giving the TPLF room to regroup as tensions return.
Mon, 7 September 2026
1 report- newvision.co.ug18:19
The federal government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) have massed forces on the border of the northern region in recent months, raising fears of a return to the devastating war of 2020-22 that killed some 600,000 people.
Wed, 9 September 2026
7 reports- AllAfrica07:10edited after publishing
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Somalia: Rising Tigray Tensions Test African Union[HRW] AU Should Act Before Conflict Escalates
- AllAfrica07:58
[ENA] (September 9, 2026, Addis Ababa) -- The Ethiopian Public Service University (EPSU), which has been undertaking institutional reform, announced that it will strive to ensure quality education and meet global standards.
- AllAfrica09:24
[UN News] The global shipping industry is facing a "genuinely unprecedented" convergence of maritime crises, with vessels and seafarers increasingly used as "leverage" in conflicts that have nothing to do with them.
- AllAfrica10:47
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia has expanded its domestic production of military and civilian drones, with two factories reportedly manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicles as the federal government increasingly relies on drones in its operations against armed groups in several regions, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP).
- allafrica.com12:49
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the African Union to intensify engagement with Ethiopia's federal government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) to address growing disputes threatening the Pretoria agreement. Tensions between the government and the TPLF continue to escalate over delays in implementing the AU-brokered ceasefire. In August, heavy fighting erupted near Ethiopia's border with Sudan, with reports of artillery and drone strikes. "The 2020-2022 conflict brought...
- DW Top Stories15:18edited after publishing
Does Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stand to benefit from a planned constitutional reform in the country? A new presidential system would reshape political power — and could give him even more power in office.
- DW Top Stories15:18
Does Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stand to benefit from a planned constitutional reform in the country? A new presidential system would reshape political power — and could give him even more power in office.
Thu, 10 September 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica10:19
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia's political history is often reduced to the decisions of political parties and armed movements. Eritrea's independence, in particular, is sometimes portrayed as the result of a choice made solely by the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) or the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF). That interpretation is historically incomplete.
- AllAfrica15:41
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Amid escalating tensions and renewed clashes between Ethiopia's federal forces and Tigrayan forces, Tigray Government President Debretsion Gebremichael (PhD) has said an alliance formed with other political and opposition forces has become institutionalized and "irreversible," with its own leadership, plans and signed agreement, according to Weyin Media.
- South China Morning Post21:30
The ocean looks like peace from afar and truth up close, they say. But beneath the waves, the map of the world’s oceans is far less settled than it looks. Today, dozens of sea borders remain unresolved. Like so many conflicts, they owe their origins to complicated questions of where one country’s territory ends, and another’s begins. Many involve overlapping claims to areas rich in resources; and a disproportionate number concern the waters of the Global South. Africa’s coastline is a stark...
Fri, 11 September 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica08:26
[ENA] Ethiopia is welcoming the 2019 New Year with renewed confidence, a stronger sense of national purpose and an increasingly ambitious development agenda, as the country seeks to transform the gains of recent years into lasting economic prosperity and improved livelihoods.
- Bloomberg Politics14:10
The Italian government tapped Riccardo Smimmo to be the new ambassador to Addis Ababa after the previous envoy abruptly left Ethiopia 10 months into his tenure.
- AllAfrica16:12
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing economic reforms and contributing to BRICS' shared financial agenda, as its delegation participated in the Second BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Meeting in Mumbai, India.
Mon, 14 September 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica05:30
[Shabelle] Asmara, Eritrea -- Eritrea has accused the United Arab Emirates of pursuing what it described as "port-based colonialism" across Africa, raising particular concerns over Abu Dhabi's expanding influence around strategic ports in the Horn of Africa, including Somalia.
- AllAfrica11:29
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) has warned foreign and domestic companies operating in Oromia's extractive sector that they must ensure local communities participate in and directly benefit from mining projects, while pointing to the recent deadly incident at the Tulu Kapi gold project as an example of the consequences of failing to meet its stated requirements.
Tue, 15 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica05:38
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia's Ministry of Education has announced the temporary reassignment of students previously enrolled at universities in the Tigray region to other public universities, citing the "current circumstances" in the region and the need to ensure students can continue their education safely.
Thu, 17 September 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica09:47
[IPS] CIVICUS discusses renewed conflict and a growing crackdown on independent media in Ethiopia with Yonas Kedir, Editor-in-Chief of the independent news outlet Addis Standard, who was recently abducted and detained by government forces.
- AllAfrica10:29
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Sudan does not want to go to war with Ethiopia despite what it describes as an increasingly "hostile position from Addis Abeba", Gen. Malik Agar, deputy head of Sudan's Sovereignty Council, said on Wednesday.
Fri, 18 September 2026
5 reports- AllAfrica12:20
[ISS] Growing competition for African ports and security partnerships offers new leverage - if countries can avoid deeper geopolitical fragmentation.
- allafrica.com16:45
The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) has publicly distanced itself from the armed group operating in Wollega under the name Fano while, in the same statement, acknowledging that a broader alignment among Ethiopian opposition forces is "taking shape" across the country.
- allafrica.com16:45
Opinion - Jigjiga is entering a decisive period in its urban development. As the capital of Ethiopia's Somali Regional State, it is expanding through population growth, private investment, new settlements, and infrastructure development. This growth presents an important opportunity to transform the city into a modern, liveable, and economically competitive regional capital.
- AllAfrica17:10
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Psychiatrists from Ethiopia and across Africa have convened in Addis Ababa to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital psychiatry can expand access to quality mental healthcare across the continent, according to the Ministry of Health.
- AllAfrica17:12
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The European Union (EU) will support Ethiopia's preparations to host the 32nd United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (COP32) and strengthen cooperation on environmental protection and green economic development, an EU official said.
Mon, 21 September 2026
8 reports- Al Jazeera English00:34
Former adversaries say they will settle differences as fears grow of expanding war in Ethiopia.
- AllAfrica05:22
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Seven Ethiopian opposition and armed groups have formally announced the formation of a coalition they called the Ethiopian Peoples' Forces Coalition for Survival, declaring a joint objective of removing the Prosperity Party-led government and establishing an inclusive transitional government.
- AllAfrica07:04
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- BBC News World07:35
The groups have been active in Ethiopia's most populous regions for years and now say they will work together.
- Index.hr (Croatia)08:26
SEDAM etiopskih pobunjeničkih skupina, uključujući Fano, OLA i TPLF, udružilo se u novi savez s ciljem rušenja vlade premijera Abiya Ahmeda i uspostave prijelazne vlasti u zemlji.
- ČT24 (Czechia)12:48
Sedm etiopských povstaleckých skupin, které bojují proti oficiálním silám v různých částech země, oznámilo, že vytvořily alianci s cílem svrhnout vládu v Addis Abebě, kterou vede nobelista Abiy Ahmed. V nejlidnatějších státech Oromii a Amharsku už roky zuří ozbrojený konflikt. Napětí roste i v Tigraji na severu země, kde si dříve občanská válka vyžádala statisíce obětí a miliony lidí vyhnala z domovů.
- Euronews13:06
The TPLF and Amhara's Fano militias — groups that fought on opposing sides in the Tigray war — and the Oromo Liberation Army said they had been coordinating for more than a year and aimed to install a transitional government.
- El País (Spain)16:06
La coalición de milicias de diferentes regiones, liderada por el Frente de Liberación de Tigray, acusa al primer ministro Abiy Ahmed de provocar la guerra y un genocidio
Tue, 22 September 2026
7 reports- Le Monde (France)10:00
Sept groupes de combattants issus de plusieurs régions du pays se sont coalisés autour d’un objectif commun : renverser le premier ministre.
- AllAfrica10:43
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The United Nations has expressed deep concern over what it described as a worsening security situation in Ethiopia, citing the formation of a new coalition of armed groups, continued insecurity and reports of drone strikes.
- AllAfrica10:45
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The most overused phrase in contemporary diplomacy may also be one of its most important: the Global South. It appears in declarations, summits and speeches with increasing regularity. But political vocabulary becomes meaningful only when it begins to alter economic reality. The question after the New Delhi BRICS Summit from 12-13 September, 2026, is therefore whether this growing political voice can produce institutions, investment, technology and opportunity....
- AllAfrica13:02
[ENA] The signing of the Pretoria Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA) in November 2022 was widely hailed as a watershed moment for Ethiopia. After two years of devastating conflict in the northern part of the country, the agreement established a clear, lawful framework to restore constitutional order, demobilize combatants, deliver humanitarian relief, and rebuild shattered communities.
- AllAfrica15:03
[Reporter] Ethiopia and the United States have agreed to expand cooperation on regional peace and security while working to strengthen bilateral economic and trade relations, according to Getachew Reda, Minister and Advisor to PM Abiy Ahmed on East African Affairs.
- Al Jazeera English18:51
Seven armed groups announce alliance to topple government.
- NYT World19:47
Half a dozen groups, accusing the prime minister of being dictatorial, announced the formation of a coalition in a country already scarred by war.
Wed, 23 September 2026
31 reports- Libération (France)09:09
Les forces du Front de libération du peuple du Tigré (TPLF) ont pris cette semaine le contrôle de l’aéroport de la capitale de l’Etat régional du nord du pays, sur fond de tensions croissantes avec le gouvernement fédéral.
- Al Jazeera English09:58
Tigray People’s Liberation Front seizes control of airports, targets government positions in Afar and Amhara regions.
- Euronews11:03
TPLF forces took control of Mekelle airport and fought federal troops at two locations in the Afar region, while Ethiopian Airlines suspended flights to three Tigray airports in an apparent collapse of the Pretoria Agreement that ended the 2020-2022 war in the country.
- freemalaysiatoday.com11:04
There has been fighting since Tuesday night in Abala and Erebti (in Afar) between Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and federal forces, raising fears of a return to full scale war.
- Le Monde (France)11:31
Les Forces de défense tigréennes ont, par ailleurs, pris le contrôle de l’aéroport de Makalé, capitale de l’Etat. Trois jours plus tôt, sept mouvements actifs dans différentes régions du pays avaient annoncé la création d’une alliance pour renverser les autorités fédérales.
- BBC News World11:42
The local authorities reportedly seize Tigray's airports following reports of recent drone strikes.
- thecourier.com.au11:52
A four-year-old peace deal is in tatters as renewed fighting erupts between fighters in Ethiopian region of Tigray...
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- centralwesterndaily.com.au23 Sept, 11:52their copy
- dailyliberal.com.au23 Sept, 11:52their copy
- dailymaverick.co.za11:57
Ethiopian Airlines suspended flights to Ethiopia's northern Tigray region on Wednesday after Tigrayan forces seized the airport in the regional capital Mekelle from federal police, according to local …
- DW Top Stories12:06
Rebels in northern Ethiopia have seized regional airports and engaged government troops in Afar and Amhara. Observers fear deadly clashes could expand after rebels announced a new anti-government alliance.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)12:31
Der Bürgerkrieg in der Region Tigray kostete Hunderttausende Menschenleben, ehe er 2022 beendet werden konnte. Nun droht eine Neuauflage, die sogar noch verheerender ausfallen könnte.
- AllAfrica13:12
[Agenzia Fides] Addis Ababa -- The rebel coalition announced a few days ago has gone on the offensive, and one of its main components, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), has captured Mekelle airport.
- La Repubblica (Italy)13:13
Ethiopian Airlines ha annunciato la decisione per il timore di un’escalation nei combattimenti tra le forze federali di Addis Abeba e i gruppi di opposizione che, solo tre giorni fa, hanno formato un’alleanza per destituire il governo
- Index.hr (Croatia)13:16
ČELNICI etiopske regije Tigray objavili su da su ponovno u ratu sa saveznom vladom, čime je prekinut mirovni sporazum iz 2022. TPLF je sklopio savez s drugim skupinama protiv premijera Abiya Ahmeda.
- N1 Info (Croatia)13:34
Etiopska vlada i stranka koja kontrolira sjevernu regiju Tigraj međusobno se optužuju za pokretanje ofenziva, što pojačava strah od povratka sukoba pu
- Vecernji list (Croatia)13:46
Tek treba vidjeti hoće li se rat doista rasplamsati, i hoće li se u njega uključiti susjedne zemlje, poglavito Eritreja
- El País (Spain)14:04
Combatientes del TPLF lanzan una ofensiva contra el Ejército federal en Afar y Amhara y toman el aeropuerto de Mekele, en Tigray
- Die Zeit (Germany)14:13
Nach monatelangen Spannungen eskaliert die Lage in der nordäthiopischen Region Tigray. Bewaffnete Kämpfer schlossen ein Bündnis und eroberten den Regionalflughafen.
- Al Jazeera English14:38
The alliance brings together movements with different enemies, claims and histories as tensions with Abiy rise.
- tportal (Croatia)15:55
U svijetu je započeo još jedan rat. Kad su se posljednji put sukobile ove dvije strane, stotine tisuća ljudi je poginulo
- DW Top Stories16:13
Fighting in and around Tigray is testing Ethiopia's fragile 2022 peace deal. With old enemies forming new alliances, experts warn that the conflict could enter a dangerous new phase.
- DW Top Stories16:13
Fighting in and around Tigray is testing Ethiopia's fragile 2022 peace deal. With old enemies forming new alliances, experts warn that the conflict could enter a dangerous new phase.
- Libération (France)16:40
Les rebelles de cette région du nord du pays ont pris le contrôle de plusieurs aéroports, dont celui de Mekele, capitale locale. Ils affirment vouloir repousser une «invasion» des forces gouvernementales. Des opérations qui laissent craindre une propagation des violences.
- Google News - Top Stories16:53
Ethiopia and Tigray accuse each of launching offensives, fuelling fears of new war BBC Ethiopia may be descending into another civil war The Economist Tigray Region Mobilizes Forces Against Ethiopian Central Government The New York Times Ethiopia Conflict Alert: The TPLF Move On Critical Sites After Heading a New Alliance. A new phase of the next war? ACLED Ethiopia has shown restraint despite interference, president says Reuters
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:58
Flights to Mekelle, Aksum, Shire suspended as renewed clashes and new 7-group alliance against government fuel fears of return to civil war
- NYT World17:04
Tigray People’s Liberation Front seized a key airport in the city of Mekelle, as fears grow of a possible return to a full-scale war.
- Al Jazeera English17:10
There are fears of a renewed war in Ethiopia after seven armed groups formed an alliance to overthrow the government.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)19:24
Der schwelende Konflikt zwischen der Volksbefreiungsfront von Tigray und der äthiopischen Zentralregierung flammt wieder auf, die Kämpfer haben einen Regionalflughafen eingenommen. Die Sorge vor einem neuen Bürgerkrieg ist groß.
- iDNES (Czechia)19:56
Tigrajští povstalci na severu Etiopie ve středu obsadili několik letišť a zahájili boje s etiopskou federální armádou. Podle agentury Reuters bojují v některých oblastech jednotky Tigrajské lidově osvobozenecké fronty (TPLF) společně se svými spojenci z protivládní aliance. Africká unie vyzvala k deeskalaci. Otevřený konflikt přichází čtyři roky po konci občanské války.
- washingtonexaminer.com20:15
The United States condemned Ethiopian rebels' decision to launch large offensives to jump-start a new war against the government.
- Al Jazeera English20:37
Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie warned of “forces of destruction” as Tigray rebels launched an offensive.
- Google News - Top Stories21:01
Tigrayan leaders say new war with Ethiopian government has begun Reuters Ethiopia and Tigray accuse each of launching offensives, fuelling fears of new war BBC Ethiopia Conflict Alert: The TPLF Move On Critical Sites After Heading a New Alliance. A new phase of the next war? ACLED Ethiopian Airlines cancels flights to Tigray capital as fighters take over airport AP News Ethiopia may be descending into another civil war The Economist
Thu, 24 September 2026
30 reports- Google News - Top Stories00:02
Tigray forces launch offensive against Ethiopian government Al Jazeera Ethiopia and Tigray accuse each of launching offensives, fuelling fears of new war BBC Tigrayan leaders say new war with Ethiopian government has begun Reuters Attacks by new rebel alliance stoke fear Ethiopia is returning to war The Washington Post Ethiopia Conflict Alert: The TPLF Move On Critical Sites After Heading a New Alliance. A new phase of the next war? ACLED
- Anadolu Agency (AA)02:40
Antonio Guterres calls on parties to 'avoid actions that could lead to a broader and more devastating conflict,' says spokesman
- NPR News04:23
Fears are growing of a return to war in Ethiopia's Tigray region, just four years after a devastating conflict ended in a fragile peace deal.
- lbcgroup.tv05:36
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- tportal (Croatia)06:31
Etiopska vlada i pobunjenici koji kontroliraju sjevernu regiju Tigray međusobno se optužuju za pokretanje novih sukoba čime rastu strahovi od mogućeg novog rata, prenosi u četvrtak BBC.
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- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)24 Sept, 07:17their copy
- ABC (Spain)08:00
Siete grupos políticos, algunos de ellos armados, han anunciado este domingo la formación de una coalición denominada Coalición por la Supervivencia de las Fuerzas Populares Etíopes (CSFPE) con el objetivo declarado de expulsar del poder al Partido de la Prosperidad del primer ministro Abiy Ahmed e instaurar un gobierno amplio de transición.Además, los rebeldes de la región de Tigré, en el norte de Etiopía, aseguraron este jueves que están en un estado de «guerra total» contra el gobierno...
- Le Monde (France)08:06
Le Front populaire de libération du Tigré et ses alliés ont ciblé des positions contrôlées par l’armée fédérale éthiopienne dans les régions du nord du pays. L’Union africaine et l’Union européenne ont appelé, mercredi, « à la désescalade immédiate ».
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)10:25
Tutti contro Abiy Ahmed: i ribelli delle periferie federali dell’Etiopia si uniscono e rivolgono le loro armi sul centro politico di Addis Abeba. È il nuovo fronte unificato che si è aperto contro il governo guidato dal permier ex militare insignito del premio Nobel per la pace 2019: un fronte senza precedenti per diffusione e […] L'articolo Etiopia, il patto delle 7 sigle ribelli per portare l’attacco al governo di Addis Abeba proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .
- clickorlando.com10:31edited after publishing
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Renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia effectively shatters peace deal that ended 2022 warRenewed fighting in northern Ethiopia has shattered a peace pact that ended a devastating two-year war in 2022.
- AllAfrica10:34
[RFI] The European Union has called for an "immediate de-escalation" after Tigray rebels in Ethiopia confirmed they were in a state of "full-blown war" with the federal government. The separatists have seized control of several towns and airports, amid reports of heavy artillery attacks in neighbouring regions.
- Al Jazeera English12:25
Armed groups clashed with government forces across northern Ethiopia as fears mount of regional spillover.
- Google News - Top Stories12:27
Fighting widens across Ethiopia as Tigray clashes escalate Al Jazeera Ethiopia's army says it has repelled TPLF attacks in first comment on fresh Tigray fighting BBC Ethiopia's military says it killed hundreds of TPLF rebels dw.com A disastrous new war threatens in Africa The Economist Ethiopia’s last civil war killed over half a million. Another could be starting. The Washington Post
- BBC News World12:49
The military says its soldiers inflicted casualties as fears grow of a resumption of a full-blown civil war.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)13:05
Državne vlasti u Adis Abebi u lošim su odnosima s Eritrejom, Egiptom i Somalijom zbog čega postoji strah od širenja sukoba
- AllAfrica13:05
[Premium Times] Months of rising tension in Ethiopia have now escalated into renewed armed clashes in the northern Tigray region, raising concerns that the country could slide back into a civil war.
- DW Top Stories13:59
The fresh hostilities in Ethiopia's Tigray region come after months of growing animosity between rebel forces and the federal government. Horn of Africa expert Martin Plaut warns of possible regional spillover.
- DW Top Stories13:59
Fighting has resumed in Ethiopia's Tigray region. In an interview with DW, Horn of Africa expert Martin Plaut warns of possible regional spillover.
- AllAfrica14:12
[allAfrica] The country has proved that economic momentum is possible. Its harder task is to make growth survive conflict--and turn people, farms and renewable power into jobs, exports and a more durable prosperity.
- Tagesschau (Germany)15:18
Im Norden Äthiopiens ist ein alter Konflikt wieder voll entbrannt: Die "Volksbefreiungsfront" von Tigray will zurück an die Macht. Beobachter warnen vor einem Flächenbrand am Horn von Afrika. Von Karin Bensch.
- The Guardian World15:29edited after publishing
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Fears of return to war as Tigray rebels launch offensive against Ethiopian armyFighting escalates after Tigrayan rebels form new coalition aimed at overthrowing Abiy Ahmed government There are growing fears of a return to civil war in Ethiopia after an offensive by fighters from Tigray into the neighbouring states of Afar and Amhara and the formation of a new rebel alliance aimed at overthrowing the government of the prime minister, Abiy Ahmed. About 600,000 people died between 2020 and 2022 during a devastating war between the Ethiopian army and the political party and...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:30
Ambassador Ervin Massinga warns of additional sanctions on leaders involved in Tigray escalation
- Google News - Top Stories15:37
Ethiopia's army says it has repelled TPLF attacks in first comment on fresh Tigray fighting BBC A disastrous new war threatens in Africa The Economist Analysis-Flush With Allies, Tigray's Leaders Face Internal Discord in New Ethiopia War U.S. News & World Report Fighting widens across Ethiopia as Tigray clashes escalate Al Jazeera Attacks by new rebel alliance stoke fear Ethiopia is returning to war washingtonpost.com
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:45
- Fighting reported in parts of Tigray, Amhara and Afar regions as tensions rise
- Google News - Top Stories17:17
Flush with allies, Tigray's leaders face internal discord in new Ethiopia war Reuters Ethiopia's army says it has repelled TPLF attacks in first comment on fresh Tigray fighting BBC Fighting widens across Ethiopia as Tigray clashes escalate Al Jazeera A disastrous new war threatens in Africa The Economist Ethiopia’s last civil war killed over half a million. Another could be starting. The Washington Post
- Al Jazeera English18:19
Tigray People’s Liberation Front says in a 'situation of full-blown war' with Ethiopia's government.
- DW Top Stories18:37
The TPLF fought against against the Ethiopian military from 2020 to 2022 in a conflict that saw hundreds of thousands of civilians killed. A resumption of fighting has sparked fears of another brutal war.
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- dw.com24 Sept, 18:37their copy
- newvision.co.ug18:57
The AU highlighted the seizure and occupation of airports in the East African country's Tigray regional state, as well as the detention of federal personnel by the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and the ensuing disruption of civilian air services.
- Al Jazeera English19:34
Tigrayan forces say they are in a 'full-blown war' with the army.
- theepochtimes.com19:38edited after publishing
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War Breaks Out Again in Ethiopia’s Tigray RegionThe renewed hostilities have broken a peace agreement signed in 2022.
- Le Monde English21:22edited after publishing
The renewed clashes revive memories of the devastating 2020-2022 war that killed more than 600,000 people and displaced around one million.
Fri, 25 September 2026
2 reports- DW Top Stories07:44
A web monitor reported an internet disruption in northern Ethiopia amid renewed fighting between the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and the federal government.
- BBC News World23:42
Exploring the issues behind the escalation of tensions between the TPLF and the national army.
Sat, 26 September 2026
4 reports- ČT24 (Czechia)07:39
V některých regionech Etiopie se v poslední době rozhořely tvrdé boje. Na severu v Tigraji povstalci obsadili letiště, v oblasti nefunguje mobilní síť a internet. Místní se obávají, že opět vypukne občanská válka. Rozložení sil je přitom tentokrát jiné.
- Le Monde English09:00
The fighting pits various rebel groups against the federal army. In this complex mosaic, shifting alliances are common.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)16:18
Im Norden Äthiopiens entbrennt ein alter Konflikt. Wissenschaftler Gerrit Kurtz erklärt, ob ein neuer Bürgerkrieg droht – und was noch getan werden kann, um diesen zu verhindern.
- Al Jazeera English17:15
Armed fighters from Ethiopia’s Fano movement claim to have seized military trucks and weapons in the Amhara region.
Sun, 27 September 2026
9 reports- Al Jazeera English04:59
Army chief accuses Eritrea of funding and supporting armed groups to weaken Ethiopia.
- Google News - Top Stories05:05
Ethiopia’s army promises restraint amid fears of new civil war Al Jazeera A disastrous new war threatens in Africa The Economist Ethiopia slides back into war. Who is involved and why? Le Monde.fr Telecoms networks disrupted in Tigray as Ethiopia's military cites major losses by rebels Reuters Ethiopia risks a wider war. Here are 5 things to know AP News
- Euronews11:30
Renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia is drawing in the country’s disputes with Egypt, Sudan and Eritrea, raising fears that its internal conflict could spread across the region.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)12:53
Vier Jahre nach Ende des Bürgerkrieges wird wieder gekämpft in Äthiopien. Manches ist wie damals, manches ganz anders. Lässt sich dieser Krieg aufhalten, bevor er richtig losgeht?
- AllAfrica16:00
[African Arguments] No one can claim that a return to war in Tigray and northern Ethiopia is a surprise, but it makes it no less horrifying. In just a handful of days, and after months of spiralling tensions and sporadic fighting, the 'grey conflict' the federal government pursued against Tigray has escalated into ''full-blown war,' in the words of Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) vice president Ammanuel Assefa.
- AllAfrica16:01
[African Arguments] When the Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement was signed in November 2022, international observers prematurely celebrated the end of one of this century's most devastating conflicts. The silence of the guns in Tigray was treated as a definitive roadmap toward peace. What the international community failed to see was that the Pretoria architecture did not resolve Ethiopia's core systemic collapse; it merely localized and delayed it.
- AllAfrica16:02
[UN News] The UN said on Friday it remains gravely concerned by the continued deterioration of the security situation across northern Ethiopia, as fighting spreads across multiple fronts and increasingly disrupts humanitarian operations.
- Al Jazeera English20:44
Ethiopia’s army has reportedly recaptured the strategic town of Sekota from Tigrayan forces as fighting spreads.
- Le Monde (France)21:00
Les autorités fédérales éthiopiennes avaient annoncé, le 21 septembre, avoir suspendu « pour une durée indéterminée » Tigrai TV et interdit à tout média de relayer ses informations.
Mon, 28 September 2026
5 reports- Al Jazeera English09:44
Al Jazeera reports from Ethiopia’s Afar region, where fighting has spread amid efforts to oust PM Abiy Ahmed.
- Al Jazeera English11:00
Sudan army denies backing Tigray fighters, says rival paramilitary RSF receiving support from within Ethiopia.
- Euronews11:46
The TPLF advanced toward Afdeera after taking Erebti, with at least 150,000 people feared displaced in Afar alone. The offensive targets the Djibouti corridor, through which almost all of Ethiopia's international trade flows, giving the rebels potential leverage over the federal government.
- AllAfrica13:29
[Vanguard] The UN and AU have asked former President Olusegun Obasanjo to help pull Ethiopia back from renewed conflict as tensions threaten the peace agreement he helped broker in 2022.
- Le Monde (France)14:07
Après plusieurs mois de tensions, les combats ont repris le 23 septembre entre les autorités fédérales et le Front de libération du peuple du Tigré, formation politique qui dirige illégalement l’Etat régional du Tigré.
Tue, 29 September 2026
8 reports- AllAfrica04:35
[RFI] Addis Ababa has accused Sudan and Eritrea of backing armed groups fighting its federal forces in the north, claims Khartoum has rejected as renewed clashes raise fears of a return to full-scale conflict.
- Al Jazeera English04:37
The Ethiopian military and allied militia claim to have overtaken the town of Alamata in the Tigray region.
- Al Jazeera English08:19
Capture of key town could pave the way for federal forces to push towards Tigray's capital, Mekelle.
- AllAfrica11:19
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- More than 720 people wounded in renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia have arrived at hospitals in the Tigray region since 22 September, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) said, as its teams scale up emergency medical support amid escalating hostilities.
- AllAfrica11:27
[Reporter] Renewed fighting across northern Ethiopia has driven hundreds of war-wounded patients into hospitals across the Tigray and Amhara regions, straining medical facilities and forcing Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to suspend some operations and redirect staff.
- DW Top Stories16:14
Fighting has returned to northern Ethiopia, shattering a fragile peace in the region. DW spoke to civilians caught in the crossfire amid communication blackouts, as rebel and federal forces keep battling for territory.
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- AllAfrica30 Sept, 06:02their copy
- Die Zeit (Germany)16:23
Schon wieder steht Äthiopien ein Bürgerkrieg bevor. Diesmal droht er noch schlimmer zu werden – mit Folgen, die weit über das Land hinausreichen dürften.
- Al Jazeera English17:25
Ethiopia accuses Sudan and Egypt of backing armed groups, deepening tensions amid internal unrest.
Wed, 30 September 2026
9 reports- El País (Spain)03:40
Adís Abeba acusa a Eritrea, Sudán y Egipto de prestar apoyo a los rebeldes de Tigray y a sus aliados
- Google News - Top Stories07:30
Ethiopia: No regard for civilians as fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region continues DW.com Ethiopian pro-government forces claim capture of strategic Tigray town Reuters Ethiopia fighting escalates in Tigray killing 52 civilians in Alamata, medic tells the BBC BBC Pope appeals for dialogue in Tigray region Vatican News Analysing Africa newsletter: The war everyone saw coming The Economist
- AllAfrica11:35
[Shabelle] Mekelle, Ethiopia -- Ethiopian federal forces have reportedly advanced more than 150 kilometres into the Tigray region and are moving closer to Mekelle, according to sources cited by Al Jazeera, amid renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia.
- Bloomberg Politics12:50
Ethiopia is planning to withdraw thousands of troops from neighboring Somalia as escalating fighting at home forces Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government to redirect military resources toward a widening conflict with rebel groups.
- Euronews14:47
Fighting has displaced an estimated 150,000 people, drawing responses from Qatar and the UAE as Ethiopia and its neighbours trade accusations.
- AllAfrica14:55
[Agenzia Fides] Mekelle -- Fears of a new escalation in Ethiopia are growing following the resumption of fighting in the north of the country and an offensive by Tigrayan fighters in the neighboring regions of Afar and Amhara. Concern is also mounting over the formation of a new alliance of armed groups that has declared its intention to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
- BBC News World15:04
The deadly fighting has also spread to neighbouring regions, stranding tourists in Lalibela.
- Google News - Top Stories15:04
Ethiopia fighting escalates in Tigray killing 52 civilians in Alamata, medic tells the BBC BBC Pope appeals for dialogue in Tigray region Vatican News Analysing Africa newsletter: The war everyone saw coming The Economist Ethiopian pro-government forces claim capture of strategic Tigray town Reuters Israelis rescued from north Ethiopia after days of being stuck amid rebel advance timesofisrael.com
- DW Top Stories16:14
Ethiopia and Sudan are trading accusations over the armed conflicts they face. Can the conflict dynamics in the wider Horn of Africa exacerbate tensions?
Thu, 1 October 2026
8 reports- AllAfrica05:02
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The United Nations has raised fresh concerns over the rapidly evolving conflict in northern Ethiopia, warning that renewed fighting is exposing civilians, including people displaced by the previous war, to further protection risks while generating new displacement.
- AllAfrica07:14
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- DW Top Stories16:02edited after publishing
Ethiopia might be facing its most complex armed conflict in contemporary times. The fragile 2022 peace deal has collapsed. International mediators have failed. How will the country return to normal?
- DW Top Stories16:57
Ten Eritrean diplomats have also been delared persona non grata as relations between the neighbors nose-dive. Ethiopia's foreign ministry said it was in response to Eritrea's "direct and indirect acts of hostility."
- DW Top Stories16:57
Ethiopia said it was expelling Eritrean diplomats in response to Eritrea's "direct and indirect acts of hostility." Eritrea said it had "no choice but to reciprocate in kind."
- Al Jazeera English20:10
Ethiopia says it will shut its embassy in Asmara, declares 10 Eritrean diplomats persona non grata.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)22:56
Friedensnobelpreisträger Abiy Ahmed und Eritreas Präsident Afewerki galten einst als Versöhnungsmodell am Horn von Afrika. Jetzt brechen beide Länder ihre diplomatischen Beziehungen ab – und ein neuer Krieg rückt näher.
- Die Zeit (Germany)23:18
In Äthiopien flammt ein Bürgerkrieg wieder auf. Die Regierung wirft Eritrea die Unterstützung bewaffneter Gruppen vor. Die Nachbarländer führten selbst lange Krieg.
Fri, 2 October 2026
27 reports- South China Morning Post03:49
Ethiopia and Eritrea broke diplomatic ties on Thursday, accusing each other of stoking internal conflicts as fighting continued in northern Ethiopia. Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of backing a rebel group, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), which launched a major assault against government forces last week, raising fears of a return to the devastating 2020–2022 civil war that killed an estimated 600,000 people. Addis Ababa said it was expelling 10 Eritrean diplomats who “pose a direct...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)04:35
Commission calls for peaceful dialogue, says it stands ready to support de-escalation efforts
- Al Jazeera English04:40
Eritrea has severed diplomatic ties with Ethiopia after Addis Ababa closed its embassy in Asmara
- AllAfrica05:05
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has decided to close its Embassy in Asmara, Eritrea, and declared 10 Eritrean diplomats in Addis Ababa persona non grata and ordered them to leave the country within 48 hours.
- AllAfrica05:13
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has declared an Egyptian diplomatic staff member persona non grata and ordered him to leave the country within 48 hours.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)05:14
Ethiopian Embassy counselor given 48 hours to leave after Addis Ababa expels Egyptian diplomat
- BBC News World05:42
The diplomatic fallout comes as Ethiopian forces battle rebel fighters across its northern region.
- Bloomberg Politics05:51
Eritrea severed diplomatic ties with Ethiopia and alleged “deplorable acts of hostility” by its neighbor, which is battling a rebellion in its northern Tigray region on their common border.
- bne IntelliNews05:54
Credit: bne IntelliNews Eritrea severed diplomatic relations with Ethiopia on October 1 after Addis Ababa ordered the closure of its embassy in Asmara and expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats.
- Al Jazeera English07:17
Old rivalries, territorial disputes and new alliances are reshaping the conflict in Ethiopia’s north.
- Google News - Top Stories07:19
How the fighting in Ethiopia spread beyond Tigray, in maps and charts Al Jazeera Ethiopian forces near Tigray capital, fears grow of wider conflict Reuters Addis Ababa explosions: Blasts heard in Ethiopia's capital after drone flights banned BBC War has returned to Tigray. This time it may not stay in Ethiopia Chatham House Pope appeals for dialogue in Tigray region Vatican News
- AllAfrica07:19
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- iRozhlas (Czechia)10:39
Konflikt na severu Etiopie se zintenzivňuje a začíná přerůstat hranice země. Etiopie a Eritrea přerušily diplomatické vztahy. Krok přichází v době těžkých bojů mezi vládními silami a povstalci z Tigrajské lidově osvobozenecké fronty. V noci na čtvrtek otřáslo několik výbuchů i etiopským hlavním městem Addis Abebou. „Je to zamotaný konflikt,“ říká pro Český rozhlas Plus Filip Brychta, autor podcastu Afrika na serveru Voxpot.
- Al Jazeera English12:27
Claim comes as violence flares across northern Ethiopia, deteriorating diplomatic, humanitarian situations.
- El País (Spain)12:49
Adís Abeba acusa a Asmara de apoyar a la coalición rebelde y ordena la expulsión de diez diplomáticos de territorio etíope
- polity.org.za13:15
Ethiopian government forces closed in on the capital of the northern rebel stronghold of Tigray on Friday, residents and a diplomat said, as fears grew that fighting could spill into a wider war after Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties. Banks and shops in the city, Mekelle, were closed with the Ethiopian National Defence Force and allied militiamen reported to be within striking distance, two residents, who asked not to be named for security reasons, told Reuters.
- Al Jazeera English13:53
Analysts warn unrest is likely to spill into neighbouring states and could further destabilise war-torn Sudan.
- al-monitor.com14:14
Egypt expelled an official at the Ethiopian Embassy in Cairo on Thursday following a similar move by Ethiopia that same day, in the latest sign of tensions between the neighboring African countries.
- AllAfrica16:03
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- More than 50 civilians have reportedly been killed in and around Alamata, southern Tigray, during several days of intense fighting in late September, as renewed hostilities in northern Ethiopia leave residents displaced, medical facilities overwhelmed and humanitarian access increasingly difficult.
- Index.hr (Croatia)17:01
ETIOPIJA i Eritreja prekinule su diplomatske odnose nakon što su obnovljene borbe na sjeveru Etiopije izazvale strah od širenja sukoba na cijelu regiju.
- AllAfrica17:01
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has been building a more dynamic financial system and economy through a series of macroeconomic reforms aimed at addressing structural distortions, expanding financial access and strengthening institutions, National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) Governor Eyob Tekalign said.
- AllAfrica17:01
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Tourism representatives from Jordan and Namibia have emphasized shared cultural connections with Ethiopia as a key opportunity to expand tourism exchanges, business partnerships, and industry cooperation.
- AllAfrica17:05
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Egypt has been attempting to hinder Ethiopia's integrationist role in the region and to obstruct its development, fearing that these might pull the rug out from under its feet, Abdulshakur Abdulsamad, a Senior Researcher at the Center for Strategic Studies and Regional Integration Initiative said.
- AllAfrica17:47
[Horn Diplomat] Addis Ababa -- The African Union Commission has urged Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to exercise maximum restraint amid heightened tensions between the three countries, warning against actions or statements that could further destabilise the region.
- Al Jazeera English20:17
Addis Ababa accuses Egypt, Eritrea and Sudan of backing armed groups.
- NYT World22:05edited after publishing
The conflict is raising fears of a regional war in the Horn of Africa, drawing in foreign powers including Eritrea, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
- Le Figaro (France)22:30
Une milice alliée au gouvernement éthiopien a affirmé vendredi avoir pris le contrôle de l’aéroport de la capitale du Tigré, au nord du pays, dans le cadre d’une contre-offensive contre les forces rebelles.
Sat, 3 October 2026
13 reports- Die Zeit (Germany)09:30
Wenige Jahre nach dem Bürgerkrieg in Tigray droht die Lage erneut zu eskalieren. Eine regierungsnahe Miliz soll in die Hauptstadt der äthiopischen Region vorgerückt sein.
- Al Jazeera English11:16
The rebels have been seen leaving the capital of the northern Tigray region, according to local sources.
- Al Jazeera English13:00
Military, pro-government forces recapture airport in Tigray's capital as fighting also rages in Amhara and Afar regions.
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- aljazeera.com3 Oct, 13:00their copy
- timesofoman.com14:30
Over the past week, three militias from a new alliance, led by the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), have been fighting the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) in northern Ethiopia.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)14:34
Tigray Peace Forces says it controls Mekelle's Alula Aba Nega Airport as federal counteroffensive advances amid renewed northern conflict
- Anadolu Agency (AA)14:51
‘The current crisis in Ethiopia is an internal one with which Egypt has no role,’ Egyptian official source says
- Libération (France)16:24
Après plusieurs victoires significatives dans cette région frontalière contestée, les forces du Front de libération du peuple du Tigré (TPLF) cèdent du terrain face à l’avancée des troupes gouvernementales. La situation, très volatile, laisse craindre un conflit d’ampleur.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:27
Cairo says summit comes as part of ‘consultation and coordination about regional issues of mutual concern’
- jpost.com16:40
Tensions in the Horn of Africa are growing increasingly linked to the wars in Yemen, Sudan, Ethiopia, and the Red Sea
- news4jax.com17:11
Ethiopian federal forces have retaken Mekelle’s airport from Tigrayan fighters.
- omanobserver.om17:48
ADDIS ABABA: Tigray rebels were abandoning their regional capital in northern Ethiopia on Saturday, a local journalist and residents said, as...
- Google News - Top Stories21:55
Ethiopia government forces retake airport in Tigray's capital, sources say Reuters Ethiopian federal forces retake Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters, residents say AP News Government forces seize capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region from rebels Reuters Fighting in Ethiopia threatens to spill into conflicts in Horn of Africa and beyond The Washington Post Ethiopia's Catholic Bishops issue pastoral appeal for peace and reconciliation Vatican News
- Die Zeit (Germany)22:41
Die TPLF-Miliz in Äthiopien verliert die Kontrolle über eine wichtige Stadt. Laut eigenen Angaben bereitet sie sich auf einen Guerillakampf gegen die Regierung vor.
Sun, 4 October 2026
10 reports- Al Jazeera English01:41
Ethiopia’s government forces say they’ve seized Mekelle from Tigray fighters after a week of intense battles.
- DW Top Stories03:48
Reports indicate Ethiopian government forces have made advances against a northern rebel group. Renewed fighting has raised fears the conflict could spill over into the wider region.
- Google News - Top Stories08:19
Government forces seize capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region from rebels Reuters Fighting in Ethiopia threatens to spill into conflicts in Horn of Africa and beyond The Washington Post Ethiopian government forces seize Tigray capital Mekelle as TPLF withdraws Al Jazeera Analysing Africa newsletter: The war everyone saw coming The Economist Ethiopian federal forces retake Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters, residents say AP News
- Al Jazeera English11:05
Federal troops and allied fighters seen in control of the city after capturing main regional airport.
- Novinky (Czechia)13:29
Poté, co se v noci na čtvrtek v Addis Abebě rozezněly mohutné výbuchy, přerušila Etiopie diplomatické vztahy s Eritreou. Etiopská vláda ji také obviňuje z podpory ozbrojenců, s nimiž její síly bojují na severu země. V oblasti nyní panují obavy, že napětí přeroste v rozsáhlejší konflikt.
- BBC News World13:33
Two residents in Mekelle tell the BBC pro-government forces have taken control of the city.
- AllAfrica16:33
[RFI] Tigray rebels are abandoning their regional capital in northern Ethiopia, local residents said on Saturday, as pro-government forces advanced on the city. The region is in the grip of the worst fighting since the civil war of 2020-2022.
- AllAfrica16:37
[RFI] Ethiopian federal forces have regained control of the Tigray rebels' regional capital, local sources said on Sunday, while Ethiopia's regional rivals gathered in Egypt to discuss the risk of a wider war.
- Le Monde (France)18:36
Après des mois de tensions, les combats ont repris fin septembre dans le nord de l’Ethiopie, entre d’une part l’armée fédérale et, d’autre part, le Front populaire de libération du Tigré.
- iRozhlas (Czechia)21:10
Etiopské federální síly převzaly kontrolu nad hlavním městem severního státu Tigraj, Mekele, které v sobotu bez boje opustili povstalci z Tigrajské lidově osvobozenecké fronty (TPLF). V neděli už vojáci hlídkovali v ulicích a obsadili důležité úřady, řekl místní novinář agentuře AFP. Komunikace s městem byla obnovena po více než týdnu.
Mon, 5 October 2026
18 reports- Al Jazeera English00:33
Egyptian, Eritrean, Somali and Sudanese leaders also call for talks to end the civil war in Sudan.
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- morningstaronline.co.uk5 Oct, 17:30their copy
- Al Jazeera English01:03
The capture of Tigray’s regional capital revives fears of another prolonged conflict, displacement and crisis.
- namibian.com.na05:05
Rebel forces in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region have said they have temporarily withdrawn from the regional capital, Mekelle, as fighting with the national army moves towards […]
- AllAfrica05:33
[ENA] October 4, 2026 (ENA)
- cajnewsafrica.com05:34
from ADANE BIKILA in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Ethiopia Bureau ADDIS ABABA, (CAJ News) – ETHIOPIAN government forces have regained control of Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, in a major development that has raised fresh concerns about the future of peace in one of Africa’s most strategically important regions. The government said its
- Anadolu Agency (AA)06:23
Commission says call for restraint involving Egypt, Ethiopia and Eritrea was aimed at preventing escalation, not assigning responsibility for developments inside Ethiopia
- AllAfrica06:41
[allAfrica]
- Google News - Top Stories07:14
Ethiopia’s forces retake Mekelle amid renewed Tigray fighting Al Jazeera Ethiopian conflict: TPLF forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital Mekelle BBC What to Know About Fighting Between Ethiopia and Rebels in Tigray The New York Times Analysing Africa newsletter: The war everyone saw coming The Economist Ethiopia government forces retake airport in Tigray's capital, sources say Reuters
- AllAfrica07:58
[UG Diplomat] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian federal forces and allied fighters have retaken control of Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, following renewed fighting with the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF).
- AllAfrica10:00
[SNA] El-Alamein -- President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, met with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki on the sidelines of the eighth African Union Mid-Year Coordination Summit held in El-Alamein.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)13:21
Foreign ministry says geographic, historical ties to Red Sea and role in Nile basin cannot be altered by political pressure or destabilization
- Le Monde (France)16:00
Après la reprise, samedi 3 octobre, de Makalé, la capitale régionale du Tigré, par l’armée fédérale, une éventuelle intervention de l’Erythrée, alliée des rebelles, concentre désormais toutes les inquiétudes.
- timeslive.co.za16:53
Egypt, Eritrea, Sudan and Somalia weigh co-ordinated response as violence intensifies
- sunatimes.com18:08
Ahmed Shide elected Speaker of Parliament as Ethiopia enters a new political term amid renewed warfare in Tigray, Amhara and Afar and mounting regional tensions ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — October 5, 2026 — Abiy Ahmed has formally begun another five-year term as Prime Minister of Ethiopia, taking the oath of office as the country enters a new political cycle at one of the most dangerous moments in its recent history. Ethiopia's House of Peoples' Representatives appointed Abiy during the opening of...
- sunatimes.com18:36
Former finance minister rises to one of Ethiopia's most senior federal positions as the country enters a new political term amid escalating conflict ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — October 5, 2026 — Ahmed Shide has made history after being elected Speaker of Ethiopia's House of Peoples' Representatives, becoming the first ethnic Somali to lead the powerful lower chamber of the country's federal parliament. His election marks a significant milestone for Ethiopia's Somali community and places one of the...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:40
Abiy's swearing-in ceremony took place in presence of President Taye Atske-Selassie and senior government officials
- Al Jazeera English21:10edited after publishing
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Ethiopia’s PM insists on access to Red Sea despite regional conflict threatNeighbouring countries say coastal states must govern Red Sea as fighting escalates in northern Ethiopia.
- Al Jazeera English23:38
Ethiopia is facing renewed fighting in the north, just four years after the devastating Tigray war ended.
Tue, 6 October 2026
10 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)00:22
Bloc urges immediate de-escalation, protection of civilians, and full implementation of cessation of hostilities agreement
- AllAfrica03:38
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been sworn in for a second five-year term as Ethiopia formally inaugurates its new government amid renewed fighting in Tigray and a diplomatic rupture with neighbouring Eritrea.
- AllAfrica03:46
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia will continue to assert its national interests on its own terms and strengthen its role as a decisive anchor state in the region, drawing on the country's national strength and growing economic potential.
- The Guardian World05:00
Civilians try to flee as men and boys rounded up on streets by new alliance as Ethiopia conflict erupts again As renewed fighting has threatened a fresh humanitarian crisis in the northern region of Ethiopia, reports are emerging that a new alliance of armed groups in Tigray has been forcibly recruiting men and boys to its ranks. Renewed conflict erupted on 23 September between Ethiopia’s federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), which rules the region, shattering the...
- AllAfrica08:11
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has charted a distinctive path toward its future by drawing on the country's best experiences from the past while embracing the essential values and capabilities of the present, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said.
- AllAfrica08:11
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The joint session marking the opening of the 7th year of the House of Peoples' Representatives and the House of Federation officially opened today, with President Taye Atske-Selassie presenting the government's plans in various areas.
- AllAfrica10:15
[Premium Times] This call comes amid the growing tension between Ethiopia's federal government and authorities in the northern Tigray region.
- DW Top Stories13:32
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is consolidating power, but he must contend with a regional alliance opposing him and a Tigray conflict that could spill over into Eritrea.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:33
Fighting spreads beyond Tigray as federal, Tigrayan forces clash despite 2022 peace agreement
- punchng.com23:01
Abia State is set to host the AFRICANDO 2026 conference and Aba International Trade Fair, urging local entrepreneurs to participate and engage investors.
Wed, 7 October 2026
7 reports- Bloomberg Politics12:20
Ethiopia accused Eritrea of sending troops into its territory and demanded their immediate withdrawal as tensions escalate between the two countries amid renewed conflict in the Horn of Africa nation.
- El País (Spain)14:00
La alteración del tráfico marítimo entre Asia y Europa dispara el interés por un Estado situado en una de las principales arterias del comercio global y marcado por décadas de autoritarismo
- Le Monde (France)16:00
L’armée d’Asmara soutient les insurgés du Front populaire de libération du Tigré, en lutte contre le gouvernement central éthiopien. Des camions militaires et des équipements lourds érythréens ont été aperçus sur le territoire éthiopien.
- BBC News World18:37
Residents of Adigrat tell the BBC they have seen truck loads of soldiers from Eritrea moving south.
- Al Jazeera English18:43
Eritrea dismisses allegation as Ethiopia's pretext for more war.
- El País (Spain)20:22
Varios testigos aseguran haber visto a decenas de soldados atravesar la localidad de Adigrat días después de que ambos países rompieran relaciones diplomáticas
- Anadolu Agency (AA)22:50
Americans advised against travel to Amhara, Tigray, Afar regions
Thu, 8 October 2026
7 reports- Bloomberg Politics05:20
The US issued a security alert for Ethiopia, warning citizens to “reconsider” travel to the Horn of Africa nation due to the threat of long-range attacks as tensions with neighboring Eritrea escalate.
- dailysabah.com09:40
Ethiopian drone strikes targeted Eritrean forces inside a northern Tigrayan city on Thursday, conflict monitors and witnesses said, raising fears of a...
- Euronews12:15
Drone strikes hit Eritrean vehicles around the northern city of Adigrat overnight, with witnesses reporting destroyed lorries and retreating troops, days after Ethiopia expelled Eritrean diplomats and Eritrea severed ties.
- Tagesschau (Germany)15:12
Ende September war in der äthiopischen Tigray-Region ein alter Konflikt wieder aufgeflammt. Nun gibt es Berichte, wonach Truppen des benachbarten Eritrea dort einmarschiert seien. Beide Länder machen sich gegenseitig Vorwürfe.
- AllAfrica15:25
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- A coalition of human rights organizations has called on the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) to convene a special session on Ethiopia, warning that renewed large-scale hostilities could lead to a repeat of atrocities committed during the country's 2020-2022 war.
- The Guardian World16:11
Government forces’ attack raises risk of internal conflict in Ethiopia that could trigger regional war Eritrean troops who crossed into Ethiopia’s Tigray region have come under drone attack from government forces, raising the risk that renewed internal conflict in Ethiopia could trigger an all-out regional war between the neighbouring countries. Military vehicles carrying soldiers drove across Eritrea’s southern border into Tigray on Wednesday, reaching the town of Adigrat 25 miles (40km)...
- Libération (France)17:02
Si le conflit dans le Tigré s’aggrave depuis début octobre, la situation est très différente de 2020-2022, notamment par les bouleversements d’alliances entre belligérants, selon le chercheur spécialiste de la corne de l’Afrique Kjetil Tronvoll.
Fri, 9 October 2026
14 reports- Al Jazeera English00:08
Tigray’s renewed war is testing Ethiopia’s already strained regional ties.
- Google News - Top Stories03:18
Ethiopia launches drone attack against Eritrean troops who crossed into Tigray The Guardian Ethiopia says it must defend itself against Eritrea's 'all-out invasion' Reuters Ethiopia and Eritrea are on the brink of another conflict The Economist Why renewed Egypt-Ethiopia tensions are a problem for China Al-Monitor Eritrean forces seen entering towns in Ethiopia’s Tigray region after crossing border AP News
- AllAfrica04:52
[The New Humanitarian] Mekelle, Ethiopia -- "Many households experienced complete crop failure."
- Bloomberg Politics05:15
Ethiopia is on a precipice, with rival armed forces mobilizing across the country, old alliances fracturing and clashes intensifying.
- AllAfrica07:53
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar arrived in Addis Ababa on October 8, 2026, for a working visit aimed at strengthening the multifaceted partnership between Ethiopia and India.
- Bloomberg Politics09:59
An increasingly interconnected web of hostilities has arms, drones, commercial interests and strategic ports at play.
- Bloomberg Politics10:14
Ethiopia says it has been left with no choice but to defend itself after an alleged incursion by troops from neighboring Eritrea.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:22
Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos accuses Eritrea of sending troops into Ethiopian territory, demands their immediate withdrawal as regional tensions escalate
- Google News - Top Stories12:32
Ethiopia says it must defend itself against Eritrea's 'all-out invasion' Reuters Ethiopia Vows to Defend Itself Against Eritrean Incursion Bloomberg.com Ethiopia and Eritrea are on the brink of another conflict The Economist Ethiopia launches drone attack against Eritrean troops who crossed into Tigray The Guardian Why renewed Egypt-Ethiopia tensions are a problem for China Al-Monitor
- BBC News World13:31
Truckloads of Eritrean soldiers have been seen driving into Ethiopia, which has reportedly responded with drone strikes.
- Google News - Top Stories13:31
Ethiopia warns Eritrea it will defend itself after troops enter Tigray BBC Ethiopia says it must defend itself against Eritrea's 'all-out invasion' Reuters Eritrean troops in Ethiopia raise fears of a regional war DW.com Ethiopia and Eritrea accuse one another of launching war Al Jazeera Ethiopia and Eritrea are on the brink of another conflict The Economist
- Al Jazeera English14:11
Eritrea denies backing TPLF as Ethiopia alleges collusion, further straining their already volatile relationship.
- DW Top Stories15:20
Ethiopia and Eritrea are trading blame for confrontations in Tigray amid international calls for restraint. Their respective allies have the potential to catapult the conflict into a regional war.
- AllAfrica16:20
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia is set to observe its seventh National Cybersecurity Month from October 11 to November 9, 2026.
Sat, 10 October 2026
10 reports- africanews.com13:52
The neighbours have accused each other of starting a war over Tigray, where Ethiopia says Eritrea is backing rebels.
- Le Monde (France)13:58
L’Ethiopie avait, la veille, accusé l’Erythrée, qui a déployé ces derniers jours des troupes dans le Nord éthiopien, « d’agression flagrante », dans une nouvelle escalade verbale entre les deux voisins, qui augmente le risque d’une guerre ouverte.
- Novinky (Czechia)14:38
Eritrea obvinila Etiopii z vyhlášení války a požádala v sobotu Radu bezpečnosti OSN, aby chování vlády v Addis Abebě odsoudila. Informovaly o tom agentury AFP a Reuters.
- Al Jazeera English16:41
The neighbouring countries blame one another for starting war amid heightened tensions and fears of a wider conflict.
- channelafrica.co.za16:45
- Al Jazeera English16:54
People in northern Ethiopia are celebrating after a reported withdrawal of Eritrean forces accused of an incursion.
- iDNES (Czechia)17:56
Eritrea obvinila Etiopii z vyhlášení války. V sobotu požádala Radu bezpečnosti OSN, aby chování vlády v Addis Abebě odsoudila. Podle eritrejského ministra zahraničí Usmána Sáliha chování Etiopie způsobí zkázu obyvatelům obou zemí a destabilizuje celý region.
- DW Top Stories18:32
Eritrea has officially requested UN Security Council assistance over the conflict in Tigray. Both Eritrea and Ethiopia accuse each other of fueling regional instability.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)22:53
Erytrea zażądała w sobotę od RB ONZ działań wobec Etiopii, określając oskarżenia Addis Abeby o inwazję jako wypowiedzenie wojny - podała agencja Reutera. Etiopia oskarża z kolei Erytreę o wspieranie rebeliantów w Tigraju, regionie na północy kraju, gdzie pod koniec września na nowo rozgorzała wojna domowa.
- AllAfrica23:26
[UN News] UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate end to the renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia, saying he is deeply worried by reports that Eritrean forces are present in the country.
Sun, 11 October 2026
3 reports- sundayworld.co.za08:59
- africanews.com12:41
Flights between Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, and Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, resumed on Sunday after being suspended for more than two weeks.
- Al Jazeera English14:09
Allegations of Eritrean troop incursions into Tigray deepen the rift with Ethiopia, threatening fragile peace in the region.
Mon, 12 October 2026
6 reports- AllAfrica03:55
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The resumption of Ethiopian Airlines' commercial flights between Addis Ababa and Mekelle has brought relief to stranded passengers and renewed hope for families, businesses, and communities seeking a return to normal life in Tigray region.
- AllAfrica03:56
[Horn Diplomat] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Oct 11 -- Ethiopian Airlines resumed commercial flights between Addis Ababa and Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, on Sunday after a two-week suspension, restoring a key air connection to the region, the Ethiopian News Agency (ENA) reported.
- Al Jazeera English04:00
Ethiopian government forces entered Adigrat in northern Tigray after rebel fighters withdrew.
- bne IntelliNews05:43
Credit: bne IntelliNews Ethiopian Airlines has resumed commercial flights between Addis Ababa and Mekelle, restoring air service to the conflict-hit Tigray region after a suspension since late September.
- ČT24 (Czechia)13:05
Napětí v oblasti Afrického rohu prudce stoupá. Etiopie obvinila sousední Eritreu z invaze a podpory povstalců v nepokojném Tigraji. Asmara to odmítá a naopak osočila Addis Abebu z vyhlášení války a z plánovaného vpádu do země s cílem osadit přístav Assab u Rudého moře. Experti varují, že opětovné rozpoutání bojů na severu Etiopie a její svár se sousedními státy včetně Egypta a Súdánu může přerůst v rozsáhlý regionální konflikt.
- Al Jazeera English18:01
Ethiopian Airlines resumed flights to Tigray's capital, Mekelle, on Sunday.
Tue, 13 October 2026
2 reports- Al Jazeera English01:46
The Tigray conflict puts the UAE’s backing of Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic role under scrutiny.
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- grenadachronicle.com13 Oct, 02:26their copy
- AllAfrica04:53
[The New Humanitarian] Addis Ababa -- Three scenarios - all grim - on how the renewed conflict in Tigray could develop.
Wed, 14 October 2026
3 reports- NYT World04:01
The two nations fought alongside each other during a brutal conflict in Tigray that left hundreds of thousands of people dead just a few years ago. Now they are on the brink of fighting each other.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:23
Federal forces consolidate gains in northern Tigray as conflict monitors report Eritrean troop withdrawals, military buildup along frontier
- Anadolu Agency (AA)22:18
‘Region cannot tolerate more conflict,’ secretary of state tells Prime Minister Abiy in call
Thu, 15 October 2026
2 reports- Die Zeit (Germany)05:38
Aus dem Bürgerkrieg in der Region Tigray droht ein Krieg zwischen Äthiopien und Eritrea zu werden. Längst ist auch die arabische Welt involviert. Ein Epochenbruch droht.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:40
Government troops, allied fighters enter historic city of Aksum as conflict monitor documents Eritrean withdrawals near border
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- Al Jazeera English15 Oct, 18:41their copy
Fri, 16 October 2026
7 reports- Le Monde (France)10:24
La région, en proie aux combats depuis plusieurs semaines, était dirigée jusque-là par les rebelles du Front de libération du peuple du Tigré.
- AllAfrica11:30
[Reporter] New admin tasked with restoring security, rebuilding institutions and preparing for elections
- dailymaverick.co.za13:04
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has named a caretaker government to stabilise the northern Tigray region and prepare for an election within six months, after fighting erupted between a rebel alli…
- Al Jazeera English13:54
After military pushed back TPLF uprising, PM Abiy Ahmed promises free elections within six months.
- DW Top Stories16:19
Abiy Ahmed's office said there would be elections held in Tigray within 6 months. The move comes after an escalation in fighting between federal forces and a rebel alliance.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:56
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government dissolves previous interim administration as federal forces consolidate control following renewed fighting
- Al Jazeera English19:18
The United States calls for dialogue as regional East Africa tension escalates.
Sun, 18 October 2026
1 report- Al Jazeera English17:20
In Adigrat, a city close to the Eritrean border, residents recall recent drone strikes by Ethiopian forces
Mon, 19 October 2026
6 reports- AllAfrica05:13
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- African diplomats have called for stronger African-led strategies to address the continent's conflicts and security challenges.
- AllAfrica11:50
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Ethiopian Peoples' Forces Alliance for Survival (Alliance for Survival), a coalition of armed and political groups opposing the federal government, has rejected remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio characterizing aspects of Ethiopia's conflict as separatist and terrorist, calling on Washington to adopt what it described as a balanced approach to the conflict.
- AllAfrica12:28
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Airbus has forecast a sixfold rise in Ethiopia's air passenger traffic over the next 20 years, saying Ethiopian Airlines is well placed to turn Addis Ababa into one of Africa's leading aviation hubs.
- Al Jazeera English13:21
Al Jazeera correspondent shares his experience of covering the fighting between government forces and Tigray rebels.
- DW Top Stories15:02
Ethiopia has installed a new administration in conflict-hit Tigray after federal forces pushed back Tigrayan fighters. But tensions with Eritrea continue to raise fears of a wider regional war.
- DW Top Stories15:02
Ethiopia has installed a new administration in conflict-hit Tigray after federal forces pushed back Tigrayan fighters. But tensions with Eritrea continue to raise fears of a wider regional war.
Tue, 20 October 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica12:26
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Eritrean people have lost much of its industrial capacity and urban vitality since secession, urging good neighborliness and development cooperation as the path forward.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)12:36
Casualty figures could not be independently verified and there was no immediate comment from Ethiopia on Tigray’s claim
- AllAfrica17:22
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The opening of a new Somali Region administration office and the raising of its flag in Moyale town in Borana zone of Oromia regional state on October 18 triggered an exchange of gunfire between Somali regional forces and Oromia local militias, leaving a 13-year-old girl dead and prompting protests that disrupted transport services and forced businesses to close on Monday, residents told Addis Standard.
Wed, 21 October 2026
1 report- AllAfrica12:16
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has reformed its statistical legislation and established an independent statistical service to strengthen the production and coordination of official data, President Taye Atske Selassie said.