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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 government forces retake airport in Tigray's capital, sources say - Reuters
Ethiopia government forces retake airport in Tigray's capital, sources say Reuters
October 3, 2026Ethiopian forces near Tigray capital, fears grow of wider conflict - Reuters
Ethiopian forces near Tigray capital, fears grow of wider conflict Reuters
October 2, 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, 2026Explosions heard in Ethiopia's capital after drone flights banned
It comes a week after fighting erupted north of the capital between the army and a new alliance of armed groups.
October 1, 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, 2026Ethiopian pro-government forces claim capture of strategic Tigray town - Reuters
Ethiopian pro-government forces claim capture of strategic Tigray town Reuters
September 28, 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, 2026Why new war in Ethiopia’s Tigray threatens to trigger wider conflict - Reuters
Why new war in Ethiopia’s Tigray threatens to trigger wider conflict Reuters
September 23, 2026Tigrayan leaders say new war with Ethiopian government has begun, as fighting erupts - Reuters
Tigrayan leaders say new war with Ethiopian government has begun, as fighting erupts Reuters
September 23, 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 Tigray region government announces it has entered a defensive war - Reuters
Ethiopia's Tigray region government announces it has entered a defensive war Reuters
September 23, 2026Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form new alliance
The groups have been active in Ethiopia's most populous regions for years and now say they will work together.
September 21, 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, 2026Hundreds flee fighting in northern Ethiopia as fears rise of return to civil war
There are concerns of a full-scale conflict once again as a peace deal has not been fully implemented.
August 3, 2026Ethiopia PM's party wins landslide as fears grow of new conflict
Abiy Ahmed's party retains its huge majority despite unrest in several parts of Ethiopia and tensions with its neighbours.
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Ethiopia warns Eritrea it will defend itself after troops cross border
Ethiopian forces took control of Tigray's main city Mekelle from rebel forces last week Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of an "all-out invasion" of its northern Tigray region and warned it will defend i
Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital
A pro-government soldier standing guard on a street in Ethiopia's Tigray region on Sunday Rebel forces in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region have said they have temporarily withdrawn from the regional
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Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties as northern conflict escalates
More than 50 people have been killed since heavy fighting resumed in northern Ethiopia last week Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed diplomatic relations as renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia raises
Explosions heard in Ethiopia's capital after drone flights banned
There have been concerns for security in the capital following the outbreak of fighting last week Explosions were heard overnight in Ethiopia's capital, some in the area of the military headquarters
Ethiopia fighting escalates in Tigray killing 52 civilians, medic tells the BBC
Tanks and armoured vehicles were filmed passing through Alamata after days of clashes At least 52 civilians have been killed during three days of heavy fighting around Alamata in Ethiopia's northern
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Are Ethiopians marching back to war in Tigray?
Tigrayan forces have been patrolling the streets of Tigray's capital, Mekelle, this week Fighting has erupted in Ethiopia's northern region of Tigray between regional forces and the national army. T
Internet restricted after fighting breaks out in Ethiopia's Tigray region
The internet was cut in Tigray during the two-year civil war which ended in 2022 (file photo) Internet and call services have been disrupted in Ethiopia's northern region of Tigray after fighting bro
Ethiopia's army says it has repelled attacks in first comment on fresh fighting
Tigrayan fighters have been seen on the streets of the region's main city but it is relatively quiet there as clashes flare up elsewhere Ethiopia's army says it has repelled attacks from Tigrayan for
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Ethiopia and Tigray accuse each of launching offensives, fuelling fears of new war
Tensions between the TPLF and the government have been escalating this year Ethiopia's government and the party in control of the northern region of Tigray have accused each other of launching offens
Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form new alliance
There have been renewed tensions in the northern Tigray region Several of the rebel groups which have been fighting the Ethiopian authorities in different parts of the country have announced they hav
Ethiopia's Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fears
The Ashenda festival is eagerly anticipated by girls and young women in northern Ethiopia A major cultural and religious festival celebrating women and the Virgin Mary in northern Ethiopia has been c
Hundreds flee fighting in northern Ethiopia as fears rise of return to civil war
The remnants of the 2020-2022 civil war are still visible in parts of Tigray Hundreds of Ethiopians from the Tigray region have crossed into neighbouring Sudan following fighting between regional for
Ethiopia PM's party wins landslide as fears grow of new conflict
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is the big winner following the country's general election as his party has retained its overwhelming parliamentary majority, despite the poll being overshadowed by