Ethiopia
Ethiopian government retakes capital of Tigray region as fight against rebels continues
The taking of Mekelle by pro-government forces is a major loss for the opposition alliance led by the TPLF, which launched a big offensive on September 23 against the Ethiopian military.
Red Sea conflicts converge as Ethiopia, Yemen, Sudan crises deepen regional instability - analysis
Pro-government forces say they retake airport in Ethiopia's Tigray region
African Union urges Ethiopia, Eritrea, Egypt to exercise restraint as regional escalation continues
Ethiopia to close embassy in Eritrea, accusing it of 'acts of hostility and belligerence' amid war
Eritrea has denied allegations of supporting an opposition alliance fighting Ethiopian government forces since last week.
Ethiopian-Eritrean conflict could intersect with increased Houthi escalation in Yemen, experts fear
Tigrayan forces launched a major offensive last week, seizing airports and advancing into neighboring areas before Ethiopian federal forces and allied militias began counterattacks.
Explosions reportedly heard in Ethiopian capital following drone strikes by anti-gov't. alliance
A source linked to the opposition alliance that has been fighting federal forces in northern Ethiopia since last week said the alliance had carried out several drone strikes in Addis Ababa.
Israeli tourists rescued amid renewed fighting in Tigray, Ethiopia, FM says
After days trapped amid renewed fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, 45 Israeli tourists were rescued in a coordinated operation involving military helicopters and overland escorts to safe areas.
Ethiopian aliyah activist fears for family's life as armed activities increase across Amhara region
Ababa, 39, a Lod resident and longtime aliyah activist in the Ethiopian Israeli community, has struggled to reach relatives who remain in the Gondar area of Amhara.
Israel cannot secure the Red Sea without an African strategy - opinion
The Red Sea threat goes beyond the Houthis. Israel needs an African strategy to protect trade and build lasting regional security.
Some 20 Israelis trapped in northern Ethiopia as combat in country intensifies - report
"Right now we are fine, but we don't know how long this situation will last," one of the Israelis told KAN News, adding that the group included elderly people.
Foreign Ministry issues travel warning for Tigray region of Ethiopia amid local escalation
The warning comes amid the renewal of armed clashes in Tigray and surrounding areas. At the same time, Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to and from the airports in Mekelle, Axum, and Shire.
Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to Tigray region after takeover of Mekelle airport
Ethiopian Airlines said on social media that flights to Mekelle and the cities of Shire and Axum had been halted "due to the current situation in Tigray region," without giving further details.
From Addis to Omo: A journey to Ethiopia's cultural heart
From Addis Ababa to the Omo Valley, a journey through communities, rituals, and traditions that tell how human beings learn to live with the land, the water, and the reality around them.
