EthiopiaUpdated 29m ago
Ethiopian Forces Take Tigray Cities as TPLF Withdraws
What it means
Ethiopian federal forces and Tigray Peace Forces entered Adwa and Axoum on October 11-12, 2026 without fighting, consolidating federal control over Tigray after TPLF rebels withdrew.
Why it matters
Renewed Tigray fighting threatens the November 2022 Pretoria peace agreement, while the UAE publicly backs Ethiopia's federal government and Saudi Arabia's mediation record draws scrutiny.
How it affects you
Flights resume between Addis Ababa and Mekelle, easing travel for separated families, while South African police arrested 30 people amid violence.
