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Ethiopian Troops Advance to Eritrean Border Town, Raising Fears of Regional Conflict
14
Oct

Ethiopian Troops Advance to Eritrean Border Town, Raising Fears of Regional Conflict

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Ethiopian government forces have advanced into a town near the Eritrean border that was previously controlled by Tigrayan rebels, according to people in contact with residents. The development comes as diplomats intensify efforts to prevent renewed conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea. Ethiopian government troops have advanced into a town near the border with Eritrea, raising […]

07
Oct

Abiy Ahmed Sworn In for Second Term as Ethiopia’s Prime Minister

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New Five-Year Mandate Begins Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been sworn in for a second five-year term, formally beginning a new phase of his leadership following the country’s latest parliamentary elections. Abiy took the oath of office on October 5, 2026, during the inaugural session of Ethiopia’s newly elected House of Peoples’ Representatives. Parliament […]

Government Forces Seize Capital Of Ethiopia's Tigray Region From Rebels
05
Oct

Government Forces Seize Capital Of Ethiopia’s Tigray Region From Rebels

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Mekelle Falls Back Under Government Control as TPLF Withdraws Amid Renewed Fighting Ethiopian government forces and allied militias have regained control of Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, in a major setback for the opposition alliance led by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). The Tigray Peace Forces, a pro-government militia, said its […]

25
Sep

Flights Suspended to Ethiopian Holy Town of Lalibela

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Flights to the historic Ethiopian town of Lalibela have been suspended as fighting intensifies in northern Ethiopia, raising fresh concerns that the country could be heading toward a wider conflict. The suspension was reported on September 24, 2026, as clashes involving Tigrayan forces and their allies spread into parts of the Amhara and Afar regions. […]

Ethiopian Airlines Suspends Flights To Tigray After Mekelle Airport Takeover 
23
Sep

Ethiopian Airlines Suspends Flights To Tigray After Mekelle Airport Takeover 

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FLIGHTS TO MEKELLE, SHIRE AND AXUM HALTED AS TENSIONS RISE BETWEEN TIGRAYAN FORCES AND ETHIOPIA’S FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region after Tigrayan forces reportedly seized control of Mekelle airport from federal police, adding to growing concerns over a renewed conflict in the region. The state owned airline said […]