Mekelle's public airport in northern Ethiopia
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.
The Tigray conflict has intensified as federal forces retake Mekelle’s airport and push into the city center, while the TPLF withdraws from Mekelle to operate from another location. Regional and international actors warn of a potential wider war in the Horn of Africa.
Leaders from Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan have convened in New Alamein to coordinate on regional security, sovereignty and river governance. The gathering stresses dialogue, respect for international law, and a cooperative approach to Nile water resources and Red Sea security, amid escalating clashes in Ethiopia and Sudan.