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… e Tigray Army who were engaged in their daily routines," it said, without giving further details.The federal government is the only authority with access to drones in the region, and used them extensively during the civil war, as well as against ongoing insurgencies in the Amhara …
Ethiopia's Tigray hit by deadly drone strike: dissident authorityCitizen Digital
… Ethiopia also faces insurgencies in the two most populous states, Oromia and Amhara. …
Ethiopia votes with landslide re-election expected for PMThe Standard
… Drone attacksAwad said UAE-made drones, launched from Ethiopia's Bahir Dar airport in its northeastern Amhara region, had struck army locations around Sudan on March 1 and 17, and again on Monday, when Khartoum airport was targeted. …
Ethiopia and Sudan accuse each other of attacksCitizen Digital
… "This election is going to be among the least competitive since multi-party democracy was introduced (in 1991)," Abel Abate Demissie of the Chatham House think tank told AFP. - What's the security situation? -The most populous regions, Oromia and Amhara, are experiencing long-run …
Ethiopia heads for one of 'least competitive' electionsThe Standard
… The most populous regions, Oromia and Amhara, are experiencing long-running insurgencies and voting has already been cancelled in 30 of Amhara's 137 constituencies. …
Ethiopia heads for one of 'least competitive' electionsTigray People's Liberation Front forces have temporarily withdrawn from Mekelle, the regional capital, citing risks to civilians as fighting with the national army intensifies. Two residents and pro-government control reports confirm the TPLF's departure from the city, marking a major shift in the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia's northern regions.
5 October 2026 · Capital News →
Tigray People's Liberation Front forces have temporarily withdrawn from Mekelle, the regional capital, citing risks to civilians as fighting with the national army intensifies. Two residents and pro-government control reports confirm the TPLF's departure from the city, marking a major shift in the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia's northern regions.
5 October 2026 · Capital News →
Fighting has erupted again in Ethiopia's Tigray region less than four years after a 2022 peace agreement, with federal forces and Tigrayan military locked in conflict that has expanded into Afar and Amhara. The renewed violence stems from failure to fully implement the 2022 Pretoria deal, including persistent occupation of Western Tigray by Amhara forces and unresolved accountability issues.
5 October 2026 · The Standard →
Ethiopia closed its embassy in Asmara and expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats, accusing them of threatening national security; Eritrea responded by cutting all diplomatic ties. The move follows renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia and Ethiopian accusations that Eritrea supports armed groups fighting the government, allegations Eritrea has repeatedly denied.
2 October 2026 · Capital News →
Ethiopia and Eritrea broke diplomatic ties on Thursday, each accusing the other of stoking internal conflicts as fighting resumed in northern Ethiopia. Ethiopia expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats and said it would shut its embassy in Asmara, citing a threat to national security, while Eritrea reciprocated by severing all diplomatic ties.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Drone strikes likely caused explosions at Ethiopia's army headquarters this week amid renewed fighting between federal forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front. The conflict triggered a breakdown in relations between Ethiopia and both Eritrea and Egypt, with the two countries expelling diplomats and severing or suspending diplomatic ties.
2 October 2026 · The Standard →
An explosion was reported overnight at the headquarters of the Ethiopian National Defence Force in Addis Ababa, according to diplomatic and security sources. The blast occurred between midnight and 1:00am local time in the Tor Hayloch area, amid heavy fighting that broke out on September 23 between Ethiopian forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At least 52 civilians have been killed during three days of fighting around Alamata in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, with government troops apparently taking control of the town from regional fighters. The clashes have also left 33 tourists stranded in Lalibela, a UNESCO world heritage site in the Amhara region.
1 October 2026 · Capital News →
Ethiopia and Eritrea broke diplomatic ties on Thursday as fighting resumed in northern Ethiopia between Ethiopian forces and the TPLF, with Ethiopia accusing Eritrea of supporting the rebel group. Ethiopia said it was expelling 10 Eritrean diplomats and shutting its embassy in Asmara, and Eritrea responded by severing all diplomatic ties with Ethiopia.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Nobel committee has voiced "deep concern" over renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia between government forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front that began on September 23, raising fears of a return to the 2020-2022 civil war that killed an estimated 600,000 people. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019 for reconciliation efforts with Eritrea, but the subsequent war with the TPLF has tarnished his reputation.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
Heavy fighting between Ethiopian federal forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front broke out on multiple fronts, with the TPLF seizing local airports and launching attacks into Afar and Amhara. Telecoms disruption in Tigray has raised fears of a repeat of the 2020-2022 civil war blockade, when more than 600,000 people died.
26 September 2026 · The Standard →
Tigray People's Liberation Front rebels told AFP on Thursday they were in a state of "full-blown war" with the federal government, with heavy artillery attacks reported in neighbouring Afar and Amhara regions. The two sides accuse each other of triggering the renewed conflict, which follows a devastating 2020-2022 civil war that killed more than 600,000 people according to African Union estimates.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Tigray People's Liberation Front fighters have seized control of Alula Aba Nega Airport in Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region, according to security and local sources. Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to Mekelle, Axum, and Shire due to rising tensions between the TPLF and the federal government, which fought a devastating 2020-2022 civil war.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
Tigrayan rebels seized control of airports and clashed with federal troops in Ethiopia's Afar region on Wednesday, according to multiple sources, as long-standing tensions escalated into open conflict following a devastating 2020-2022 civil war.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
Seven Ethiopian rebel groups, including the Fano militia, Oromo Liberation Army, and Tigray People's Liberation Front, have formed an alliance called Alliance for Survival to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government and establish a transitional administration, accusing his administration of presiding over war, genocide, and mass destruction. The coalition spans six of Ethiopia's regional states and comes amid years of armed conflict in Oromia and Amhara and renewed tensions in Tigray.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
An armed group identifying itself as the Fano militia attacked Walga town, some 150 kilometres southeast of Addis Ababa, killing at least 14 people and abducting 10 others. The NGO ACLED notes that attacks by this group are common in the border area between Central Ethiopia and Oromia regions and often involve large ransom demands.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
An armed group identifying itself as the Fano militia attacked Walga town, about 150 kilometres southeast of Addis Ababa, killing at least 14 people and abducting 10 others. The NGO ACLED said attacks by this group are common in the border area between Central Ethiopia and Oromia regions and often involve large ransom demands.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A weeks-long national dialogue in Ethiopia has backed constitutional changes to create a new "executive presidency" that would combine the offices of prime minister and president, potentially extending Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's control over the country. Parliament is expected to consider the proposal when it reconvenes in October, with supporters arguing it will create a more unified role representing all ethnic groups.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Ethiopia has formally submitted its bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2028, which would be its first since 1976. The bid faces obstacles including ongoing insurgencies in Amhara and Oromia states and threats of renewed civil war with the Tigray region.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party won 438 of 501 contested seats in Ethiopia's general election, securing his return to power despite the poll being overshadowed by conflict, accusations of repression, and limited opposition participation. Security experts warn of risks of renewed war and ongoing deadly insurgencies in Amhara and Oromia regions, with 143 polling stations unable to open on election day due to safety concerns.
22 June 2026 · Capital News →
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party secured 438 of 486 seats in legislative polls held June 1, winning roughly 90 per cent of contested seats. Elections took place in 501 of 547 constituencies with about 40 million people voting, though the party faced a divided opposition that did not field candidates in many constituencies.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
A deadly drone strike hit Ethiopia's Tigray region on Friday near Shiraro, according to dissident authorities, who accused the federal government of escalating tensions and raising fears of renewed war. A civil war between the federal government and the TPLF in 2020–2022 led to more than 600,000 deaths, and a peace deal ending the conflict has never been fully implemented.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ethiopians voted on Monday with the Prosperity Party of incumbent Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expected to win a landslide victory. Abiy, who has ruled since 2018, has been criticized for growing authoritarianism despite his earlier Nobel Peace Prize win for mending relations with Eritrea.
1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ethiopia accused Sudan's army of supporting "mercenaries" with the Tigray People's Liberation Front and providing arms and financial support to forces along Ethiopia's western frontier. Sudan announced it would recall its ambassador to Addis Ababa following drone strikes, with the army alleging drone attacks were being launched from neighbouring territory.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Ethiopia holds a general election on June 1, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, in power since 2018, all but guaranteed victory despite multiple armed conflicts and economic strain. Abiy's Prosperity Party won 485 of 502 contested seats in the last election in 2021, which was disrupted by the Tigray civil war; his government has since cracked down on opponents, rights groups, and journalists.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ethiopia holds a general election on June 1, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expected to win despite armed conflicts and economic challenges from the Middle East war. The ruling Prosperity Party, which won 485 of 502 contested seats in 2021, has barely campaigned, and analysts describe the upcoming election as likely to be among the least competitive since multi-party democracy was introduced in 1991.
1 May 2026 · The Standard →