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Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

Four years after a fragile ceasefire ended widespread conflict in Ethiopia, the region is again slipping back into full-out war. On Sept. 23, 2026, advancing soldiers of the Tigray People’s Liberation ...

Ethiopia Accuses Neighbors of Backing Tigray Fighters as Clashes Spread

Ethiopia Accuses Neighbors of Backing Tigray Fighters as Clashes Spread

Air attack reported on a building under construction for guest accommodation inside the regional president's residential compound

Meseret Media reported on 29 September 2026 that a building being constructed as accommodation for distinguished guests inside the residential compound of the Afar regional president, Awol Arba, was hit from the air, and that the VIP guest building was struck by a drone in the ev

Reports of another attack on Ethiopian military airbases

TesfaNews reported that military targets at Bahir Dar air base in the Amhara region were reportedly attacked on 29 September 2026, following separate reported strikes on Harar Meda air base and Semera air base in Afar. It cited satellite imagery that appeared to show burn scars a

AFP: Mekoni, Wajena and Adi Gudom, Southern and South Eastern Tigray

AFP reported that, although fighting continued on several fronts, government forces were advancing towards Mekelle.

Ethiopia fighting escalates in Tigray killing 52 civilians, medic tells the BBC

The BBC reported on 29 September 2026 that at least 52 civilians had been killed during three days of heavy fighting around Alamata, according to a doctor at Alamata General Hospital who asked not to be named. The doctor said the fighting in and around the town took place between

Ethiopia fighting escalates in Tigray killing 52 civilians, medic tells the BBC

The BBC reported that since the fighting erupted banking services in Tigray have been suspended by the government, that cash had already been scarce in the region for months, and that internet access has also been cut, though it is not clear who ordered that closure.

Dozens of civilians, including children, killed and wounded in strikes on Tigray towns, health workers and residents tell AFP

AFP reported that a health worker at Ayder Hospital in Mekelle said the hospital received 44 seriously wounded patients between Saturday and Monday from bombardments in Maichew and Alamata, 33 of them children; that some had been blinded and others had lost arms or legs; and that

EEPA reports on ENDF captures Alamata

The EEPA situation report recorded the capture of Alamata by the ENDF.

Tigrayan social-media post (Tigrinya, 29 September 2026): Bahir Dar air base (Amhara) and Semera airport (Afar)

A Tigrinya-language post circulated on 29 September 2026 states that large attacks were carried out on selected military sites, naming Semera airport, Bahir Dar and the Northwestern Command headquarters, and says they caused extensive damage. The post is a statement by supporters

Afar chief administrator says Eritrean troops have seized territory and back rebel forces

Wazema reported that Afar regional chief administrator Awol Arba told Al Jazeera that Eritrean troops had seized a sizeable area of territory and were supporting rebel forces operating in the region.

AFP: Alamata, Southern Tigray

AFP reported that pro-government forces said they had taken control of Alamata in southern Tigray and that, although fighting continued on several fronts, government forces were advancing towards Mekelle.