The Latest Breaking News from Tigray

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 · 16h 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) · Oct 11

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

Ethiopian drone strikes hit Eritrean forces in northern Tigray city

Ethiopian drone strikes have targeted Eritrean forces who had reached a northern Tigrayan city, a conflict monitor and witnesses said on Thursday, amid fears of a wider regional war.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 8

US Embassy warns of 'possible long-range attacks' targeting Ethiopian military installations

The US Embassy in Addis Ababa has issued a warning regarding possible long-range attacks on Ethiopian military installations. American citizens are advised to exercise caution and follow local authorities' guidance. Travel to several regions, including Amhara, Tigray, and Afar, is strongly discouraged. Citizens in these areas should consider leaving or…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Africa joins the data centre backlash

In tonight's edition: Witnesses say Eritrean troops have moved into Ethiopia's Tigray region, but Asmara rejects the reports. Also, the African Union launches the Africa Credit Rating Agency, aiming to assess the financial health of African states and companies. Plus South African civil society is pushing back against the expansion…

France 24 · Oct 7

Ethiopian commander reports drone strikes in Tigray as markets reopen in regional capital

A commander allied with the government says fighting and drone strikes are continuing in Ethiopia’s Tigray region

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Tigray rebel groups ‘forcibly recruiting boys as young as 15’ as fighting spreads

Civilians try to flee as men and boys rounded up on streets by new alliance as Ethiopia conflict erupts again

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6

Ethiopia captures Tigray capital as its regional rivals meet in Egypt

Ethiopian federal forces have regained control of the Tigray rebels' regional capital, local sources said on Sunday, while Ethiopia's regional rivals gathered in Egypt to discuss the risk of a wider war.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 4

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