Ethiopia

Ethiopia pushes toward Tigray capital, rebuffs African mediation

Nov 21, 2020 13:48

Ethiopia said on Saturday its forces had seized another town in their advance on the capital of northern Tigray region and rebuffed an African Union (AU) push to mediate in the war with rebel forces in the region.
Rebels in Ethiopia's Tigray fire rockets at neighboring state: Report

Nov 20, 2020 15:07

Rebels in Ethiopia's northernmost region of Tigray have reportedly launched rocket attacks on neighboring Ahmara State, amid growing concerns about the spread of violence in the East African country.
Ethiopia conflict puts 2.3 million children in need: UNICEF

Nov 20, 2020 07:47

The outbreak of conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region has left some 2.3 million children in urgent need of assistance and thousands more at risk in refugee camps, the UN children's agency said Friday.
Ethiopian troops advancing toward capital of rebel-held region: Report

Nov 19, 2020 10:27

Ethiopian forces have gained control of two towns in the rebel-held northern region of Tigray and are further advancing to retake the regional capital, Mekelle, as violence continues to rage in the East African country for a second week.
Ethiopia fighting enters third week, both sides claim big wins

Nov 18, 2020 12:18

Both sides in Ethiopia’s raging internal conflict claimed military successes on Wednesday, creating a muddied picture of fighting even as the government promised it would soon be over.
Ethiopia's Tigray leader confirms bombing Eritrean capital

Nov 15, 2020 08:53

The leader of Ethiopia’s Tigray region has confirmed that his forces launched rocket strikes on an airport in neighboring Eritrea, raising fears of wider war in the Horn of Africa.
Eritrea’s capital targeted with rockets launched from Ethiopia: Reports

Nov 15, 2020 05:50

At least three rockets launched from Ethiopia targeted Eritrea’s capital on Saturday night, five regional diplomats said, a major escalation of a conflict pitting Ethiopian government troops against rebellious local forces in the Tigray region.
Ethiopia’s Defense Force seizes airport in Humera amid Tigray tension

Nov 10, 2020 14:00

In Ethiopia, the National Defense Force has seized the airport in the town of Humera in line with the government’s military response to the rebel Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF).
Ethiopian PM fires top officials amid military campaign in Tigray region

Nov 09, 2020 10:25

A military confrontation between Ethiopian forces and a powerful tribal faction in the northern Tigray region that is feared to escalate into a civil war is still ongoing after five days, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed now announcing three major replacements in his government.
Ethiopia PM claims military success against rebels in north

Nov 05, 2020 09:34

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says the military has suppressed rebels in the northernmost region of Tigray.