Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea has escalated after Ethiopia demanded that Eritrean troops withdraw "immediately" from its territory, raising fears of a new conflict.

Ethiopia had accused Eritrea in recent months of supporting insurgents on its soil, claims Eritrea denied. In a letter, Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos said

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UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on warring parties in Tigray to exercise restraint after hostilities flared up in the region following two drone attacks allegedly carried out by the Ethiopian National Defence Force. His call has been echoed by the European Union and the United Kingdom, which has warned its citizens against traveling to the region.

Tensions have been brewing in northern Ethiopia

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Passenger flights between Addis Ababa and Ethiopia's Tigray region have been cancelled as fears of renewed conflict grew and reports emerged of clashes in contested areas. Ethiopian Airlines informed passengers of the suspension but did not explain, and staff in Mekelle were reportedly told not to report for work.

The 2022

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Ethiopia has officially declared the end of its first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak after 42 consecutive days without new confirmed cases. This comes after enhanced surveillance and mandatory follow-up.

The outbreak, first confirmed on 14 November 2025 in the South Ethiopia Region, was contained in less than three

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Human Rights Watch (HRW) has reminded the Ethiopian government of its obligations under international law following reports that residents living near the Lega Dembi gold mine have suffered years of serious health complications due to pollution.

The pollution is reportedly linked to birth defects, miscarriages, and stillbirths. Multiple studies have identified high concentrations of toxic chemicals - including

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Laying the foundation stone of the Bishoftu International Airport, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said it would have the capacity to handle up to 110 million passengers annually--tripling the continent's current busiest hubs. He added that the project would bolster the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and enhance Ethiopia's global competitiveness.

However, the Oromo Liberation Front condemned the project, about 40 km south-east of Addis Abeba, as involving "forced

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The International Crisis Group has identified three conflicts in Africa as among the 10 world-wide which -  following a violence-wracked 2025 - are expected to continue and which should receive most attention in 2026. The ICG's list of "conflicts to watch" include those affecting Sudan,

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described his visit to Ethiopia as an opportunity to establish a "strategic partnership" with the East African nation, which is widely considered the political capital of Africa.

The Indian PM said during the two-day trip, both countries will explore various aspects of cooperation, including the economy, innovation, technology and defense. Analysts say the visit

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Eritrea has withdrawn from the East African regional bloc IGAD, accusing the organisation of "becoming a tool against" countries like it. Eritrea's foreign ministry said IGAD strayed from its founding principles and failed to contribute to regional stability.

The decision came amid escalating tensions and a war of words

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The United States government has ordered the affected individuals to leave within 60 days or face arrest and deportation. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that conditions in Ethiopia "no longer pose a serious threat" to returning nationals despite ongoing violence in parts of the country.

The decision affects about 5,000 people who had fled armed conflict, and is part of a broader effort

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