Rebel offensive against Ethiopian army stokes fears of return to civil war
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Africa category. Published on September 24, 2026 • Originally reported by Carlos Mureithi in Nairobi and agencies. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Africa category. Published on September 24, 2026 • Originally reported by Carlos Mureithi in Nairobi and agencies. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Fighting escalates after Tigrayan rebels form new coalition aimed at overthrowing Abiy Ahmed government
There are growing fears of a return to civil war in Ethiopia after an offensive by fighters from Tigray into the neighbouring states of Afar and Amhara and the formation of a new rebel alliance aimed at overthrowing the government of the prime minister, Abiy Ahmed.
About 600,000 people died between 2020 and 2022 during a devastating war between the Ethiopian army and the political party and paramilitary group Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). Both sides are now accusing the other of triggering a return to open conflict.
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