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Fears of a renewed conflict in northern Ethiopia are prompting displacement from Tigray, where residents face shortages and rising prices as the Pretoria peace deal frays amid rising tensions with Eritrea and Amhara ahead of June elections, threatening broader regional stability if fighting resumes.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog kicked off a two-day state visit to Ethiopia to reinforce historic Israel-Ethiopia ties, meet Ethiopian leaders and Jewish community figures, and press for progress on aliyah and family reunifications as Africa grows in Israel’s diplomatic focus.
Tigray in northern Ethiopia is bracing for a potential return to war as tensions with the federal government and Eritrea escalate, threatening the fragile peace secured in 2022; accusations of violations by both sides, coupled with military mobilization and drone strikes, have disrupted tourism, farming, and travel, underscoring regional instability and prompting calls for international mediation and restraint.
The Ethiopian Media Authority declined to renew accreditation for three Reuters journalists in Addis Ababa and revoked Reuters' accreditation to cover the 39th African Union summit, following a Reuters investigation about a secret camp in Sudan; Reuters says it will continue reporting on Ethiopia in line with its Trust Principles.
Ethiopia has demanded Eritrea withdraw troops it says are inside Ethiopian territory, accusing Asmara of outright aggression and of conducting joint maneuvers with rebel groups on Ethiopia’s frontiers. Addis Ababa linked the standoff to talks over access to the sea via the port of Assab and warned that a troop withdrawal could pave the way for negotiations, noting a long history of border clashes and recent shifts during the Tigray conflict. Eritrea has denied crossing the border, as tensions remain high.
Fears of renewed fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region grow as cash shortages, empty shelves, and soaring prices return; after the 2020–2022 war that killed hundreds of thousands, experts warn the conflict could spill over and destabilize the Horn of Africa.
Somalia, Ethiopia and Djibouti leaders inaugurated Shabeely Resort in Ethiopia’s Somali Region—an aspect of the Dine for Generations plan aiming to boost tourism, expand cross-border trade, and advance regional connectivity as part of a broader push to position the Horn of Africa as an economic hub.
Ethiopian Airlines canceled flights to the Tigray region after clashes between regional and national forces, as residents queued for cash with banks running out of money; despite a 2022 peace pact, disputes over western Tigray and disarmament persist.
Ethiopian Airlines suspended flights between Addis Ababa and northern Tigray amid fears of renewed fighting after clashes were reported; the carrier cited unplanned circumstances and gave no detailed explanation, and Mekelle's airport staff were reportedly told not to report to work. The move comes as the 2022 peace deal frays ahead of June elections, with disputes over western Tigray and the TPLF's political status, while hundreds of thousands remain displaced. Buses remain operational, but travel in the region faces disruption amid rising tensions.
Ethiopia declared the end of its first Marburg virus disease outbreak on 26 January 2026 after two incubation periods (42 days) with no new confirmed cases, following the last death and safe burial on 14 December 2025. A total of 19 cases were reported (14 confirmed, 5 probable) with 9 and 5 deaths, respectively; 857 contacts completed 21‑day follow-up. The response included a national taskforce, enhanced surveillance, treatment centres, laboratory support, and risk communication, with substantial WHO assistance. No travel restrictions were advised, but the risk of re‑emergence remains, so ongoing vigilance and IPC measures are recommended.
Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda won his third consecutive senior men's title at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, dominating the race with a final margin of 18 seconds and leading Uganda to their best medal haul ever, while Ethiopia secured the team gold and Aregawi earned his fifth global silver medal.
At least 22 migrants died and 65 were injured when a lorry overturned in Ethiopia's Afar region, highlighting the dangers of perilous migration routes from the Horn of Africa to the Middle East, often driven by human trafficking and false promises.
Egypt plans to develop ports in Assab and Doraleh to support its naval presence and pressure Ethiopia over the Nile water dispute, which centers on Ethiopia's completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Ethiopia, which controls its water flows and benefits from hydroelectric power, remains committed to its sovereignty and has diversified its port access, including leasing facilities in Somaliland. The situation highlights ongoing regional tensions and the importance of diplomatic approaches.
Scientists have discovered a new early human species, Australopithecus deyiremeda, in Ethiopia's Afar Rift, living around the same time as Lucy, which suggests that human evolution was more complex and involved multiple species coexisting rather than a linear progression.
Scientists have discovered a new early human species, Australopithecus deyiremeda, in Ethiopia's Afar Rift, living around the same time as Lucy, challenging the idea of a single dominant ancestor and suggesting a more complex, branching evolution of early humans.