Ethiopian official promises change in Tigray after troops retake regional capital A former Tigray leader now advising Ethiopia’s prime minister has promised a “visible change” in the region The Independent UK · 1h ago
Are Ethiopia and Eritrea on the path to a new regional war? IN a world already seemingly racked with conflict, it’s all too easy for any war in Africa to fall off the international radar. The National (Scotland) · 12h ago
Ethiopia tells UN it is acting in self-defense against Eritrea Ethiopia has told the United Nations Security Council it is taking self-defense measures against Eritrea The Independent UK · Oct 10
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. France 24 · Oct 9
Ethiopian police ask residents in Tigray regional capital to help restore order after rebel pullout Ethiopia's federal police are driving through the regional capital of Tigray after anti-government forces withdrew over the weekend following renewed fighting, and calling on resident over loudspeakers to help establish a new administration The Independent UK · Oct 9
The Guardian view on Ethiopia’s return to conflict: civilian catastrophe and a spiralling regional polycrisis Editorial: The escalating violence reflects deep domestic rifts – but is fuelled by broader geopolitical power games The Guardian - UK · Oct 8
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 The Guardian - UK · Oct 8
Ethiopian drones hit Eritrean forces accused of backing rebels in Tigray 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. Euronews · Oct 8
Eritrean soldiers entered northern Ethiopian towns, government-allied commander says A commander allied with Ethiopia’s government reports Eritrean soldiers entered in Adigrat and Idaga Hamus, with military officers conducting surveillance in Idaga Hamus The Independent UK · Oct 8
Ethiopia again demands access to the Red Sea In tonight's edition: Ethiopia's leader Abiy Ahmed secures another term in office, but his country is sliding back into conflict. Also, several major cities across Senegal are battered by torrential rains. Plus some of the migrants being deported from the US fear being sent to African countries criminalising homosexuality. France 24 · Oct 5
Ethiopia again demands access to the Red Sea as tensions with neighbors escalate Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed insists his country must have access to the Red Sea The Independent UK · Oct 5
Opposition fighters in northern Ethiopia's Tigray withdraw from regional capital Leaders of a rebellious political group in northern Ethiopia say they have withdrawn from the regional capital, allowing federal troops and allies to enter The Independent UK · Oct 4
Ethiopia's new rebel war redraws alliances across the Horn of Africa Ethiopia and Eritrea have cut diplomatic ties as a new rebel offensive grips northern Ethiopia, putting two countries that fought together during the last Tigray war on opposing sides. Ethiopia accuses its neighbour of supporting a new anti-government alliance. Radio France Internationale · Oct 2
Ethiopia back to civil war? Horn of Africa fears spillover effect of renewed fighting After contagion in the Arabian Peninsula, should the entire Horn of Africa fear a domino effect? Just as US President Donald Trump’s decision to invade Iran drew the Saudis back to Yemen, did threats over the Bab al-Mandab Strait light the fuse in Ethiopia, where last week, unresolved issues between… France 24 · Sep 30
The Conversation · Sep 29 Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war.
The Conversation · Sep 29 Ethiopia’s peace deal is unravelling – what went wrong with the Tigray agreement The Pretoria peace deal in Ethiopia was an agreement to cease hostilities. It wasn’t a comprehensive political settlement. A political settlement is an enduring agreement among powerful groups that delivers some benefits to avert conflict.
The Independent UK · Sep 28 Ethiopia’s army chief accuses Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigray rebels Ethiopia's army chief has accused neighboring Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of backing rebel troops in the renewed fighting in the Tigray region
Euronews · Sep 28 Tigray rebels push into Afar as Ethiopia blames neighbours 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.
France 24 · Sep 27 Ethiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan of backing Tigray rebels amid clashes Ethiopia’s army chief accused Eritrea and Sudan on Sunday of backing armed groups fighting federal troops, as clashes with Tigrayan rebels intensified. The Tigray People’s Liberation Front said it was waging a “defensive war” and seized airports. A humanitarian source said rebels captured the Afar town of Erebti on Sunday.
Euronews · Sep 27 Ethiopia’s army chief accuses Egypt and Sudan of backing armed alliance seeking to oust Abiy Ahmed 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.
The Independent UK · Sep 25 Ethiopia is at risk of a wider war. Here’s what you need to know Renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia is threatening the fragile peace that ended the Tigray war
The Independent UK · Sep 25 Residents of largest city in northern Ethiopia express fear after eruption of fighting Residents of northern Ethiopia's largest city are living in fear as renewed fighting erupts between federal troops and rebels
Radio France Internationale · Sep 25 Ethiopia fighting spreads beyond Tigray as internet disrupted Ethiopian forces battled overnight to repel an assault by Tigray rebels in the Afar region, a humanitarian source said Friday, with reports of an internet blackout in the north of the country.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24 Rebel offensive against Ethiopian army stokes fears of return to civil war Fighting escalates after Tigrayan rebels form new coalition aimed at overthrowing Abiy Ahmed government
France 24 · Sep 24 Australia's Medicare AI hack: Its seriousness 'cannot be overstated' PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, September 24: The Spanish press express outrage after the forced eviction of an elderly woman from her Madrid residence. Unrest in the Tigray region sparks fears of a new war between rebels and Ethiopia's central government. Australian authorities reveal that the national health insurance system Medicare…