The military advance has intensified fears of a regional war between Ethiopia and Eritrea. Federal troops captured the border towns of Zalambessa and Fatsi on Oct 12, and residents of Adigrat have reported drone strikes by Ethiopian forces against Eritrean troops. Ethiopia accuses Asmara of supporting opposition figures seeking to oust the prime minister, while analysts warn the pressure on the frontier could lead to a border war or an incursion toward the Red Sea port of Assab.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Ethiopia Reclaims Mekelle and Appoints Interim Tigray Government
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Renewed fighting broke out in central Tigray on Oct 18, challenging the appointment of a new interim administration by the government of Addis Ababa. Federal forces and their allies have regained control of Mekelle and several other strategic towns in the region, but Tigrayan rebel forces remain active in the interior. This continued resistance persists even as the government attempts to establish administrative control over the north.
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