Ethiopia must not be dragged back into war
TPLF hardliners, backed by Eritrea, are threatening to drag Ethiopia back into a war its people have already rejected.

TPLF hardliners, backed by Eritrea, are threatening to drag Ethiopia back into a war its people have already rejected.







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Ethiopia has faced near-continuous conflict since 2020, with fighting in Tigray, Oromia and Amhara.
Opposition fragmentation and violence in parts of the country could potentially limit voter turnout.
Sudan’s army says it retook a vital town in southeastern Blue Nile state and inflicted heavy losses on the RSF.
Sudan recalls its ambassador to Addis Ababa as drone attacks shatter sense of calm after years of civil war.

Sudan has recalled its ambassador to Addis Ababa, accusing Ethiopia of being behind attacks on Khartoum’s airport.
Sudan claims it has evidence that four drone attacks have been launched from Ethiopia with UAE-supplied drones.
Announcement from Tigray’s main political party has sparked concern over the potential resumption of a deadly conflict.
Authorities have said most of those who died were found buried in mud.
Israeli President Herzog is in Addis Ababa days after high-level delegations from Turkiye and Saudi Arabia also visited.
As tensions escalate between Ethiopia and Eritrea, would new conflict position Addis Ababa against Tigray’s leadership?