Ethiopian Prime Minister since 2018, leading the Prosperity Party
Clashes have intensified between Ethiopian federal forces and the TPLF in western Tigray near the Sudan border. Civilians are fleeing, and both sides accuse the other of violating the Pretoria peace deal. The fighting follows months of deteriorating relations since the Pretoria agreement and raises fears of a wider conflict in the region.
Two Africa-wide efforts and a national drive highlight rising commitment to biodiversity and reforestation. UN officials warn biodiversity loss remains urgent as Africa grapples with climate shocks, while Ethiopia readies to plant 800 million seedlings in a single day as part of the Green Legacy Initiative, underscoring continental leadership in climate resilience.
Farmers across Africa and beyond are adapting to increasingly unpredictable weather. From drought- and heat-stressed crops in Europe to drought-tolerant varieties and soil-smart practices in Africa, researchers and farmers are deploying drought-tolerant seeds, smarter irrigation, and regenerative methods to protect harvests and local food supplies.
BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi amid tensions from the US–Iran war, amid broader global upheaval. The expanded bloc faces divisions over how to respond to Middle East conflicts, energy markets, and trade wars, while stressing a Global South-led reform agenda.
A BRICS summit under India’s presidency has endorsed the New Delhi Declaration, pledging resilience, cooperation and sustainable development. Leaders highlight Africa engagement and private-sector role, while Bilateral talks explore investment, technology transfer and regional integration.
Eritrea has welcomed the lifting of U.S. sanctions, saying the move removes a political impediment to investment and broader cooperation. Officials cite a shift in U.S. policy and ongoing regional security concerns as drivers for renewed engagement, including talks on trade, Egypt relations, and Red Sea security.
Tigrayan rebels have seized Mekelle’s airport and a regional hub, triggering flight suspensions and signaling renewed instability in northern Ethiopia as rival forces align against the government. Flights to Mekelle, Axum and Shire are halted while authorities assess next steps.
A coalition of seven armed groups has formed to topple Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, escalating violence in northern Ethiopia. After gains in Mekelle and other fronts, flights to Mekelle have been suspended amid the current security situation as clashes widen in Afar and Amhara. The Pretoria peace framework remains challenged as parties accuse one another of violations.
An 87-year-old Madrid tenant has reached a deal with her landlord to return to the flat she occupied for seven decades after nationwide protests. The agreement has capped her rent near her long-standing payment for eight years and has pushed the central government to prepare emergency housing measures for a parliamentary vote this week (30 Sep 2026).
Fighting between the Tigray People’s Liberation Front and the Ethiopian government has intensified, with the TPLF and its allied groups seizing airports and moving across Afar and Amhara. The conflict risks a return to the 2020–22 civil war, prompting international concern over civilian harm and humanitarian access.
UN officials warn of civilian protection risks as fighting in northern Ethiopia intensifies, airports in Mekelle, Shire and Axum are seized, and humanitarian access is disrupted amid drone usage and internet outages. The UN calls for restraint and safe, unimpeded aid delivery as civilians face growing displacement and hunger.
The Tigray Peoplea Liberation Front has intensified clashes with Ethiopian federal forces in Afar, with towns including Abala and Erebti reported to be in fighting. Humanitarian staff warn the violence could expand, while reports place TPLF units in several Afar towns near the Tigray border.
Kenya's government says its stake and a public share offer will accompany the Dangote refinery project, which is moving toward groundbreaking despite ongoing land disputes and court orders. Officials promise transparency and local participation while Dangote stresses investor interest and regional job creation.
Armed groups have formed an alliance to challenge Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s administration. Explosions have rocked Addis Ababa amid drone ban and ongoing clashes in Tigray; details remain unclear as authorities assess casualties and motives.
Fighting in northern Ethiopia has intensified as federal forces push into Tigray, while opposition groups allied with the TPLF strike Addis Ababa with reported drone activity. Civilians flee and aid access tightens amid regional tensions and accusations of external involvement.
Fights in northern Ethiopia have escalated, with Ethiopian forces clashing with rebel groups in Tigray, Amhara and Afar. Ethiopia has closed its embassy in Asmara and expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats, prompting Eritrea to sever ties. The move raises regional tensions and could widen instability across the Horn of Africa.
An ATR-42 military aircraft on a Benin–Lagos routine flight has crashed near Igbokoda, Ondo State. Authorities have activated search-and-rescue operations and declared three days of national mourning. Initial reports indicate 25 passengers and seven crew members were on board; casualty figures remain unconfirmed.
Leaders from Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan have called for de-escalation while Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reiterates Addis Ababa’s push for Red Sea access. The region’s tensions have intensified amid renewed fighting in Tigray and accusations of external backing for opposing forces. A multi-country summit in New Alamein has underscored the debate over sea access and coastal governance.
Ethiopia has claimed Eritrean troops crossed into Tigray, intensifying clashes as both sides accuse each other of aggression. Eritrea denies the incursion while urging UN action; meanwhile, regional powers watch for potential spillover as Red Sea access and border security become flashpoints.
The conflict along Ethiopia’s northern border has intensified, with claims of Eritrean troops crossing into Ethiopia to support rebels near Zalambessa. Addis Ababa denies incursion, while other witnesses and conflict monitors report troop movements and strategic advances. The situation risks broader regional spillover as global powers call for de-escalation.
Ethiopia's federal government has moved to intensify operations in Tigray as Eritrean forces are reported to be active alongside allied groups. The conflict has returned to the fore, sparking fears of a regional war and severe humanitarian consequences for millions previously dependent on aid.
Clashes between Ethiopia’s Oromia and Somali regional forces have forced tens of thousands of civilians to flee across the border into Kenya’s Marsabit County. Humanitarian agencies have reported up to 50,000 crossings, mostly women and children. Aid groups and Kenyan authorities are scaling emergency assistance as local leaders warn host communities are stretched.
Fighting in northern Ethiopia has intensified after Mekelle’s fall, with rival factions forming a broad opposition alliance. A caretaker administration is being set up, while Eritrea accuses Ethiopia of aggression; both sides accuse each other of escalating the crisis. The conflict threatens regional stability and the ongoing humanitarian toll remains dire.
Authorities say rebel forces are collapsing and urge fighters to enter a disarmament program, while government troops and allies conduct security operations. A drone strike near Mekelle has killed several civilians as fighting continues three weeks after rebels lost the regional capital.
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church reports at least 60 deaths across Merti and Shirka in Oromia’s Arsi Zone, with more than 20 wounded and homes burned. The Oromia regional government blames the Oromo Liberation Army, while Amnesty International and UN investigators have documented abuses by both sides. Authorities pledge action and relief for the displaced.
Ethiopia has announced that Su-35 fighters and S-400 air defenses have arrived ahead of schedule, strengthening national security as fighting in Tigray persists. The government credits Russia’s delivery for enabling a pre-emptive deterrence, while Moscow seeks closer military and economic ties with Africa.
Civilians across Sudan continue to face hunger, detentions, and damaged infrastructure as fighting between the SAF and RSF persists. Displaced families struggle to access aid, rebuild homes, and secure basic services amid a deteriorating humanitarian crisis.
WHO says attacks on civilians in Amhara and Tigray, including a newborn, have strained hospitals and disrupted lifesaving care. Renewed fighting threatens to push the region toward collapse and risk wider destabilization.
Several Horn of Africa governments accuse each other of supporting rival armed groups. Ethiopia expels Sudanese diplomats and Sudan closes Ethiopian consulate as both sides push for diplomatic leverage amid drone attacks and regional instability. The UN and AU are being urged to intervene.