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Somalia accuses Ethiopia for providing two lorries of weapons to the semi-autonomous region of Puntland; says the "unauthorized arms shipments" violated Somalia's sovereignty. There has been no immediate response from Ethiopia

Eritrea’s forces have taken control of Zalambesa in Tigray. Local reports indicate an increase in kidnappings and cattle thefts.The troops have established a military post 22,9 miles from Adigrat, a major city in the region, raising concerns over escalating tensions

Ethiopia: Fano continues it's offensive across Amhara state.The Amharic militiamen are confirmed to be in full control of the town of Dabat, an are also reported to have captured the nearby town of Debarq, located north of Gondar

Turkey Aims to Meet Somalia, Ethiopia Separately Before New Mediation Talks. Turkey is seeking to host third round of talks to mediate between Somalia and Ethiopia in an effort to resolve a dispute over Ethiopia's agreement to lease a 20-kilometer stretch of coastline from Somaliland. This deal, which also involved Ethiopia recognizing Somaliland's independence, caused a significant rift with Somalia, which views the agreement as illegal. In response, Mogadishu expelled the Ethiopian ambassador and threatened to remove Ethiopian troops stationed in Somalia who are helping combat Islamist insurgents. Turkey has already facilitated two rounds of talks between the two East African nations, but a third round scheduled for Tuesday in Ankara was canceled.

Blinken: I discussed with the Egyptian President the importance of the Nile River waters for Egypt

Ethiopia Heavy fighting in Gondar city. Fano/Amhara forces have taken 3 districts in the city and captured 100s of ENDF soldiers

Somali Foreign Minister: Ethiopia seeks to annex Somaliland to its sovereignty

The US is trying to take a position in the Ethiopia-Somalia tension. "It is an unfortunate situation, very disruptive, and started . with this MoU between Somaliland and Ethiopia," said the US ambassador

Ethiopian troops have seized control of key airports in Somalia's Gedo region, including Luq, Dolow, and Bardere in an attempt to prevent the possible airlifting of Egyptian troops to the area

The Ethiopian National Defense Force has granted clemency to 178 Tigrayan service members

Ethiopian government have relocated several mechanized and infantry battalion to Somali Region. Troops stationed in Hawassa and Debre Zeyit have been transported to Godey

Forces loyal to the TPLF old guard have instructed the interim government not to appoint or remove anyone from its administration

Egypt's Foreign Minister and UAE President @MohamedBinZayed discuss ways to resolve the escalating Sudan crisis as well as the tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia

Ethiopia releases opposition politicians from prison

Ethiopian Army Chief, General Berhanu Jula, speaking in Jigjiga, Somali Region, stated that Somalia’s collapse began with the 1977 war against Ethiopia. He claimed foreign powers pushed Somalia into the conflict, only to abandon it later. Jula linked recent cooperation between Somalia and Egypt to the 1977 conflict, suggesting similar external influences. The General made these remarks while visiting the Somali region’s capital, with a photo showing him seated next to the regional president

Ethiopian Eastern Command Air Force has been put on high alert along Somalia-Ethiopia border

Major Ethiopian generals visit Somali Region as troop buildup continues along Somalia-Ethiopia border

Fano/Amhara forces captured 30 ENDF soldiers in Gondar after encircling their camp and defeating them

Egyptian Foreign Minister's to the UN Security Council on the developments of the Ethiopian dam: Egypt is almost entirely dependent on the Nile River for its renewable water resources, which are indispensable for meeting the vital humanitarian needs and basic rights of Egyptians. Although the Nile River has experienced successive flood seasons above average in recent years, which has relatively protected Egypt from serious damage, the continuation of Ethiopian policies, as announced by the Ethiopian PM on August 26, 2024, could pose an existential threat to Egypt, as well as the rights and interests of 150 million citizens in the two downstream countries, and thus jeopardize regional and international peace and security. After exhausting all peaceful means, including repeatedly resorting to the Security Council, in the hope of convincing Ethiopia to desist from its illegal unilateral policies and accept any of the existing compromises that balance the interests and rights of all parties, the Government of Egypt is ready to exercise its right to defend and protect the rights and interests of the Egyptian people, in accordance with the United Nations Charter. Egypt urges the Security Council to assume its responsibilities under Article 24 of the United Nations Charter, by taking appropriate measures to ensure that Ethiopia stops its illegal unilateral practices in the Nile Basin

Egyptian Foreign Ministry in a letter to the Security Council: Ethiopia continues to stir up trouble with its neighbors and threatens regional stability

Ethiopian Foreign Minister: We demand that Somalia stop its movements with parties seeking to target Ethiopia's interests

Ethiopia appoints new ambassador to Somaliland

Ethiopia doubles electricity production at its Blue Nile mega-dam

Ethiopia after arrival of Egyptian troops in Mogadishu says that “forces” that try to fuel tension to achieve their short-term goals must bear dire consequences

Two C-130 Egyptian military aircrafts have arrived at Mogadishu airport on Tuesday carrying equipment and personnel, sources. nnSomalia and Egypt are strengthening their military cooperation amid bitter dispute between Somalia and Ethiopia

ENDF suffered loss outside Debre Markos. 40 ENDF killed/injured. 5 patrol military trucks captured by Amhara/Fano force along with numerous machine guns/ammunition

Ethiopian and Somali delegations began fresh talks at reconciliation on Monday under Turkish mediation. The parties, both present at the Turkish Foreign Ministry, are not meeting face-to-face, highlighting that Turkish officials are carrying out "shuttle diplomacy

Turkish President speaks with Ethiopia PM @AbiyAhmedAli by phone; notes that steps to be taken by Ethiopia that would eliminate Somalia's concerns regarding its unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity will facilitate the process of ending tension between Ethiopia and Somalia

Sudan's army says it "neutralized several [RSF] mercenaries from South_Sudan and Ethiopia" near the Mayirno Bridge sector (Sennar state)

Africa CDC says likely to declare health emergency next week over mpox outbreaks