Ethiopia’s 2020–2022 war with Tigrayan forces ended in a peace agreement that remains incompletely implemented.
Where it stands
Ethiopian government forces and allied militias control Mekelle, while Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of invading its territory and invokes self-defence.
Civilians killed in renewed Tigray fighting
52
2 readings
Rebel fighters killed in Amhara assault
272
2 readings
Civilians killed in targeted attacks on Orthodox Christians in East Arsi since 2021
432
Deaths in Ethiopia armed attack
16
Deaths in Tigray IDP camp drone strike
8
Deaths in Tigray school drone strike
3
Deaths in western Ethiopia violence
12
Sub-stories
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October 2026
Yesterday
YdayEritrea asked UN for deterrent measures against Ethiopia
2 days ago
Oct 9Eritrea accused Ethiopia of launching a war of aggression
Oct 9Ethiopia accused Eritrea of invasion and invoked self-defence
Oct 9Ethiopian police asked Mekelle residents to help establish new administration
3 days ago
Oct 8US embassy warned of possible attacks on Ethiopian military installations
Oct 8Eritrean troops reportedly entered towns in northern Tigray
Wed, Oct 7
Oct 7 Ethiopian drones reportedly struck Eritrean troops in northern Tigray
Mon, Oct 5
Oct 5Drone strikes reportedly killed civilians in northern Tigray
Oct 5Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan called for de-escalation in Ethiopia
Sun, Oct 4
Oct 4Tigrayan rebels said they had temporarily withdrawn from Mekelle
Oct 4Ethiopian government forces and allied militias seized Tigray's capital Mekelle
Fri, Oct 2
Oct 2Pro-government forces advanced toward Tigray's capital Mekelle
Oct 2Pro-government militia claimed to have recaptured Mekelle airport
Thu, Oct 1
Oct 1 African Union urged Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to exercise restraint
Oct 1Eritrea severed diplomatic ties with Ethiopia
Oct 1Ethiopia ordered its Eritrea embassy closed and diplomats expelled
September 2026
Wed, Sep 30
Sep 30 Ethiopian opposition alliance claimed drone strikes on Addis Ababa
Sep 30Hospital sources reported at least 52 civilian deaths around Alamata
Mon, Sep 28
Sep 28Ethiopia's army and allied militia claimed to have captured Alamata
Sep 28Ethiopia's army commander also accused Egypt of backing northern rebels
Sun, Sep 27
Sep 27Ethiopian Christians celebrated Meskel and called for peace in Tigray
Sep 27Ethiopia's army commander accused Eritrea and Sudan of backing northern rebels
Sat, Sep 26
Sep 26Egyptian source denied Cairo's involvement in northern Ethiopia fighting
Fri, Sep 25
Sep 25Ethiopian troops and Tigrayan forces clashed in Tigray
Sep 25Internet and phone services were disrupted in Tigray
Thu, Sep 24
Sep 24 Ethiopian forces fought to repel a Tigrayan assault in Afar
Sep 24Ethiopia's army said it killed 272 Tigrayan fighters in Amhara
Wed, Sep 23
Sep 23 Ethiopian Airlines canceled all flights to Tigray
Sep 23New rebel alliance launched an offensive against Ethiopia's government
Sep 23Ethiopia's president claimed restraint despite external interference at the UN
Sep 23Ethiopia's government and Tigray's leaders accused each other of offensives
Sep 23Tigray’s leaders declared a defensive war against federal troops
Sep 23Tigrayan forces seized Mekelle airport from federal police
Sun, Sep 20
Sep 20Seven armed groups formed alliance to overthrow Ethiopia's government
August 2026
Tue, Aug 11
Aug 11Tigray authorities accused Ethiopia's army of deadly drone strikes
Sat, Aug 1
Aug 1Ethiopian troops and Tigrayan forces clashed near Sudan's border