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Ethiopia
Ethiopia faces overlapping armed conflicts involving the Amhara insurgency, renewed tensions in Tigray, and growing regional friction with Eritrea. The country's instability has major humanitarian and regional security implications across the Horn of Africa.
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Live dossierEthiopian forces enter key Tigray town, raising fears among residents
Ethiopian federal forces and their allies have entered a key town in northern Tigray near the Eritrean border after rebel fighters withdrew. As the conflict intensifies, residents fear further violence and instability. Tom Canetti has the latest from the ground.
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
Life returns to Mekelle after Ethiopian forces retake Tigray capital
Residents of Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region, say life is returning to normal after federal forces retook control of the city, which has been seized by Tigray rebels.
Source confidence: medium
Africanews - Latest
Ethiopia’s Tigray war: Where do the UAE and Saudi Arabia stand?
The Tigray conflict puts the UAE’s backing of Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic role under scrutiny.
Source confidence: medium
Al Jazeera - All News
Ethiopian govt forces enter key Tigray town near Eritrea border
In tonight's edition, Ethiopian forces tighten their grip on Tigray, advancing into the key town of Adwa after rebels withdrew. Also, police arrested 30 people amid violence across South Africa. And we head to Tunisia, where ancient Sufi chants collide with pulsating electronic beats! This event card combines 2 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
France 24 - English, Africanews - Latest
Ethiopian forces enter strategic Tigray town of Adwa, witnesses say
Ethiopian Airlines resumed flights to Tigray's capital, Mekelle, on Sunday.
Source confidence: medium
Al Jazeera - All News
Ethiopia, Eritrea ramp up rhetoric: Are they inching towards war?
Allegations of Eritrean troop incursions into Tigray deepen the rift with Ethiopia, threatening fragile peace in the region.
Source confidence: medium
Al Jazeera - All News
Eritrea urges UN to intervene in standoff with Ethiopia
The neighbouring countries blame one another for starting war amid heightened tensions and fears of a wider conflict.
Source confidence: medium
Al Jazeera - All News
Ethiopia and Eritrea accuse each other of starting conflict after troops cross border
Truckloads of Eritrean soldiers have been seen driving into Ethiopia, which has reportedly responded with drone strikes.
Source confidence: medium
BBC World
Ethiopia and Eritrea accuse one another of launching war
Eritrea denies backing TPLF as Ethiopia alleges collusion, further straining their already volatile relationship.
Source confidence: medium
Al Jazeera - All News
Ethiopia and Eritrea trade war accusations as regional conflict threatens to escalate
Ethiopia and Eritrea are trading accusations of aggression, as fighting in northern Ethiopia raises fears of a new regional war.
Source confidence: medium
Africanews - Latest
Eritrea and Ethiopia accuse each other of provoking war as Tigray rebels retreat
Ethiopia and Eritrea on Friday accused each other of starting a "war of agresson" days after the two countries severed diplomatic ties. Ethiopian officals estimate that up to 8,000 Eritrean soldiers are present in Tigray supporting rebels who last month launched attacks against federal forces.
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
Tigray war: Why peace talks may fail before they even begin {Africanews Debates}
The November 2022 Pretoria agreement ended the previous war between Ethiopia’s federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). However, the renewed fighting has exposed how fragile that settlement remains. This event card combines 2 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: medium
Africanews - Latest, Google News: Voice of the Cape
Ethiopia Key Message Update, September 2026 - January 2027: Conflict escalates rapidly in Tigray as delayed meher harvest extends lean season
Ethiopia Key Message Update, September 2026 - January 2027: Conflict escalates rapidly in Tigray as delayed meher harvest extends lean season
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ReliefWeb: Famine Early Warning System Network
Will Ethiopia’s neighbours intervene as Tigray war escalates?
Tigray’s renewed war is testing Ethiopia’s already strained regional ties.
Source confidence: medium
Al Jazeera - All News
Ethiopia launches drone attack against Eritrean troops who crossed into Tigray
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 th...
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The Guardian - World
Ethiopian drone strikes hit Eritrean forces in northern Tigray city
Ethiopian drone strikes have targeted Eritrean forces who had reached a northern Tigrayan city, a conflict monitor and witnesses said on Thursday, amid fears of a wider regional war. This event card combines 2 sources; each original remains available below.
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RFI - English, Euronews - News
Eritrean troops reportedly enter Ethiopia’s Tigray region
Eritrean troops have deployed in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, multiple sources said Wednesday, threatening to turn an internal conflict into a wider regional war. Fighting broke out between the rebel Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and Ethiopian federal forces on September 23, sparking fears of a return to the devastating 2020-2022 civil war. Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of backing the rebels, and the two neighbours severed diplomatic ties last w...
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France 24 - English
Tigray faces a double catastrophe: War and worsening hunger
Tigray faces a double catastrophe: War and worsening hunger
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Google News: The New Humanitarian
Ethiopia 'fears Tigray conflict could get out of control'
Airstrikes and artillery fire rocked northern Ethiopia's Tigray region overnight into Monday, aid sources said, in clashes between federal government and rebel forces that have raised fears of wider fighting. France 24's Philip Turle says that the Ethiopian government is pushing into Tigray territory amid fears the conflict "could get out of control".
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
Tigray students relocated by conflict say fled forced conscription
Due to the ongoing fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region, some 5,000 students who asked to be relocated are now starting the academic year far from home. Some say back home they faced forced conscription to fight for a cause they didn't believe in. Tom Canetti has more.
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
Tigray violence drives risk of Ethiopia-Eritrea war, analyst says
Renewed fighting between Ethiopian federal forces and Tigrayan rebels increases risks of an escalation into a wider regional conflict, according to International Crisis Group analyst Magnus Taylor. This event card combines 2 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
Africanews - Latest, Google News: Al Jazeera
Tigray rebel groups ‘forcibly recruiting boys as young as 15’ as fighting spreads
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), ...
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The Guardian - World
Ethiopia: Federal forces advance in Tigray [Africanews Today]
Tigray peace forces want to turn the page on the TPLF. Since joining the Ethiopian federal forces, they have claimed to have seized several strategic positions.
Source confidence: medium
Africanews - Latest
Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital
Two residents in Mekelle tell the BBC pro-government forces have taken control of the city. This event card combines 2 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
BBC World, RFI - English
Ethiopia captures Tigray capital as its regional rivals meet in Egypt
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.
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RFI - English
Ethiopian government forces seize Tigray capital Mekelle as TPLF withdraws
Federal troops and allied fighters seen in control of the city after capturing main regional airport.
Source confidence: medium
Al Jazeera - All News
Ethiopian gov’t forces advance in Tigray as rebels retreat: What to know
Military, pro-government forces recapture airport in Tigray's capital as fighting also rages in Amhara and Afar regions.
Source confidence: medium
Al Jazeera - All News
Ethiopia’s government forces retake airport from Tigray rebels in Mekelle
The rebels have been seen leaving the capital of the northern Tigray region, according to local sources.
Source confidence: medium
Al Jazeera - All News
Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties as northern conflict escalates
The diplomatic fallout comes as Ethiopian forces battle rebel fighters across its northern region.
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BBC World
Ethiopia, Eritrea break ties: Does the conflict risk becoming regional war?
Analysts warn unrest is likely to spill into neighbouring states and could further destabilise war-torn Sudan.
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Al Jazeera - All News
Ethiopia and Eritrea break diplomatic ties over conflict
In tonight's edition: Ethiopia and Eritrea break diplomatic ties, accusing each other of stoking internal conflicts. Also, Nigeria rolls out a digital postcode system for every building. Plus we speak to one of the co-founders of the Rural Women's Assembly as it is recognised for its work challenging power systems.
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France 24 - English
Ethiopia: federal forces advance in Tigray as 52 civilians reported killed
The conflict is also spreading beyond Tigray, with fighting reported in neighbouring Afar and Amhara regions. Communications remain disrupted, making independent verification of battlefield claims difficult.
Source confidence: medium
Africanews - Latest
Ethiopian forces claim to have retaken key Tigray town
In tonight's edition: Ethiopia's army says it's seized a key city in the northern region of Tigray amidst escalating conflict with local rebels. Also, two mass shootings in South Africa leave at least 28 dead. Plus Ugandan activist Praise Aloikin Opoloje is facing court after she turned up following days of uncertainty about her whereabouts.
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
Tigray TV station hit by drone as rebels advance in north Ethiopia
Authorities in Ethiopia are accusing outside forces of backing armed groups fighting the country's troops in the north. Since last week, heavy clashes have been reported between government forces and the Tigray people's liberation front.It's raised fears of a wider regional conflict erupting. Delano D'Souza explains
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France 24 - English