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Ethiopian army seized Mekelle "if necessary" ADDIS ABABA - In what appears to be a retort to the Tigray Defense Forces Victory in Mekelle, the Ethiopian government now claims that the army can return to the city in the north of the Tigray region "if necessary", casting doubt on the recently declared ceasefire. A federal government spokesperson said the ceasefire that was declared on Monday was…

How TDF's victory over Ethiopian troops in Mekelle sounds the dying knell for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed NAIROBI, Kenya - After months of combating, the Tigray Protection Forces previously often called the In style Entrance for the Liberation of Tigray ultimately took management of Mekelle, the regional administrative capital of Tigray, of which they misplaced management virtually eight months…

TDF seizes Mekelle as Ethiopian troops withdraw from Tigray NAIROBI, Kenya - The Well-liked Entrance for the Liberation of Tigray in any other case generally known as the Tigray Protection Forces took over Mekelle, the regional administrative capital of the Tigray area, moments after the Ethiopian Nationwide Protection Forces withdrew . ENDF has been tenting in Tigray since November 2020 in…

NAIROBI, Kenya - The Popular Front for the Liberation of Tigray fighters otherwise known as the Tigray Defense Forces shot down an Ethiopian military plane on Wednesday, a senior official confirmed, which could spark further tensions in Ethiopia's troubled Tigray region. Over the past eight months, the Ethiopian National Defense Forces with Eritrean assistance, troops conducted operations in the Tigray region in pursuit of TPLF fighters. The conflict was sparked by the TPLF's decision to attack the Northern Command.…

Somalia trades fish for Ethiopian khat over trade deal MOGADISHU, Somalia - After days of speculation, it is now official that Somalia will receive Ethiopian khat in exchange for fish, following the latest deal signed by senior officials from the two countries, which rekindled bilateral ties just two years ago. after decades of animosity. Since the Ogaden War, Somalia and Ethiopia have never…

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed campaigns in UN vehicle amid suspected genocide in Tigray ADDIS ABABA - In one of the most unprecedented gestures, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was photographed in a United Nations-owned vehicle while campaigning, ahead of the general election on June 21, which could spark a debate on the UN's commitment to end the war against the Tigrayans. Over the…

In one week, the choice of law will be postponed several times in Ethiopia, as the country is increasingly isolated diplomatically due to the situation in Tigray. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed called on his citizens to take part in the vote. His government has rejected demands for austerity from the G7, the United States, the European Union and Pope Francis. The United States and the European Union once again called for a humanitarian ceasefire on Thursday. And on Sunday, it was the G7 heads of state who "urged" the warriors…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - After the resumption of diplomatic relations between Mogadishu and Addis Ababa, Ethiopian Airlines seems to have reaped big reaping, also given the current political tensions involving Kenya and Somalia, which have seen both sides shut down their airspace. For 41 years Ethiopia and Somalia have been embroiled in a diplomatic feud that was resolved in 2018, after Abiy Ahmed took over as Prime Minister of the Horn of Africa nation. Since then, the relationship between the two parties has blossomed.…

Western chancelleries are once again calling for free and independent access for humanitarian workers in Tigray province, who have been at war for seven months. France, the United States, Britain and several European embassies are also calling for a ceasefire to allow the region to avoid famine. The Ethiopian government claims to be the victim of unjustified international pressure. Addis Ababa denies the allegations and refuses to negotiate with the Tigrayan rebels. Contrary to what humanitarian aid workers report…

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is under pressure to demand a ceasefire in Tigray ADDIS ABEBA - The Ethiopian government is under increasing pressure from international partners to order a ceasefire in the Tigray region, where the humanitarian crisis is deteriorating daily, with hundreds of deaths and starvation reported by several non-state actors. Since November 2020, Ethiopia's national…