Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
News from Mekelle
Ethiopia warns Eritrea it will defend itself after troops cross border
Truckloads of Eritrean soldiers have been seen driving into Ethiopia, which has reportedly responded with drone strikes.
October 9, 2026Government forces seize capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region from rebels - Reuters
Government forces seize capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region from rebels Reuters
October 4, 2026Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital
Two residents in Mekelle tell the BBC pro-government forces have taken control of the city.
October 4, 2026Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties as northern conflict escalates
The diplomatic fallout comes as Ethiopian forces battle rebel fighters across its northern region.
October 2, 2026Ethiopia fighting escalates in Tigray killing 52 civilians, medic tells the BBC
The deadly fighting has also spread to neighbouring regions, stranding tourists in Lalibela.
September 30, 2026Are Ethiopians marching back to war in Tigray?
Exploring the issues behind the escalation of tensions between the TPLF and the national army.
September 25, 2026Internet restricted after fighting breaks out in Ethiopia's Tigray region
During the two-year civil war in Tigray, the region was totally cut off from the outside world.
September 25, 2026Ethiopia's army says it has repelled attacks in first comment on fresh fighting
The military says its soldiers inflicted casualties as fears grow of a resumption of a full-blown civil war.
September 24, 2026Tigray forces seize main airport in northern Ethiopia from police, residents tell the BBC
There are fears of a return to war in the northern region as tensions between the government and TPLF escalate.
September 23, 2026Ethiopia's Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fears
An eagerly anticipated gathering of women will not be taking place following recent aerial strikes.
August 21, 2026These women fought in Ethiopia's last civil war and warn against another one
Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.
March 6, 2026Is Ethiopia heading back to war in Tigray?
Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.
February 26, 2026