9 October 2026
Ethiopia has officially called upon the United Nations to issue an unequivocal condemnation of Eritrea, citing what it describes as "blatant violations" of sovereignty and international law
Ethiopia : Fano rebels have captured the town of Anchekorer, located on the southern edge of Amhara state. This is one of the few fronts where Fano has been able consistently gain ground since the start of the war
Confirmed: the warehouse/bunker is a former ENDF facility at 13.482214, 39.518136 adjoining Mekelle Airport in Tigray, captured by the TDF in 2021. The munitions, drones and equipment seized there therefore seem to be a mix of captured ENDF stocks and recent TDF acquisitions
The ENDF seized a striking haul from a TDF/TPLF warehouse in Mekelle: dozens of Chinese GB-25 laser-guided drone munitions, US Mk 82 and Russian FAB GP bombs, R-60M/R-73 air-to-air missiles, and dismantled UAVs that appear to be Iranian Mohajer-6 drones
Eritrean troops drive through northern Ethiopian town, witnesses say
Eritrean forces crossed the border into Tigray today at Zelambesa and moved toward the Adigrat-Idaga Hamus route, where ENDF drones targeted them at Guada as they traveled by vehicle toward Idaga Hamus
German media outlet DW Amharic has now confirmed the presence of Eritrean forces around Adigrat and reported that they are heading toward Mekelle
3 suspicious cargo aircraft spotted heading from the UAE towards East Africa, likely Ethiopia: - Vise Air Il-76TD 7Q-VZZ from Al Reef Airbase in Abu Dhabi; - Vise Air Il-76TD 7Q-VAF from Al Ain Airport; - Batot Air Il-76TD XT-ABL from Al Reef Airbase
Today's official statement by Eritrean govt on state owned Eri TV is the closest to stating that Eritrea has joined the war in Ethiopia
Fighting has been ongoing for the past two days near the city of Mekane Selam, in southern Amhara state. Fano rebels have advanced east and south of the city. The Mekale Selam city administration stated today the situation remains under control
3 day ago
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 12 km ENE of Metahāra, Ethiopia
Abiy vows #Ethiopia will secure sea access, seeks stronger role in regional affairs. Prime Minister #Abiy_Ahmed (PhD), who was appointed by the House of Peoples’ Representatives to lead Ethiopia for the next five years, said Ethiopia will pursue access to a seaport as part of his government’s broader vision of building a new “Ethiopian civilization”, while asserting that the country should have a greater role in determining regional affairs
Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia met yesterday, October 4th, in El-Alamein, while Ethiopian federal forces entered Mekele. The summit established a mechanism for regular consultations on security and stability in the Horn of Africa.
Ethiopia: First hand account of Eritrean troops now entering northern Tigray. Arriving South of Irob and marched into Adigrat. Given the treatment of people in Irob in recent years (disappearances and torture) civilians are wary
Thousands of Eritrean troops with tanks & heavy armor have entered Tigray from Rama, Zalambessa, Sheraro & Badme, sources report. Deployments also near Adigrat
Sudan's military says it has repelled an attack by the Rapid Support Forces and the allied SPLM-N in eastern Blue Nile state near the Ethiopian border, hours after drone strikes targeted the governor's residence in Ed Damazin
1 week ago
Egypt designates Ethiopian diplomat as "persona non grata," orders his departure within 48 hours: official
"Reuters": Ethiopian Foreign Ministry announces closure of embassy in Eritrean capital, Asmara
Explosions were heard overnight in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, three diplomatic sources ​told Reuters
As fighting intensifies in northern Ethiopia and the country increasingly becomes a key supply hub for Sudan's RSF, @AfriMEOSINT tracked 48 suspicious cargo flights from the UAE to Ethiopia in September 2026, mostly Il-76TDs, alongside a UAE Air Force C-130 and an An-124-100
Israelis stranded in northern Ethiopia rescued by helicopter as fighting escalates, Foreign Ministry says
New footage from northern Ethiopia shows Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF) trailers transporting FK-2000 short-range air defence systems, amid reports that they are heading towards the Benishangul-Gumuz region, near the border with Sudan
Unverified reports claim that a drone struck Ethiopia's main air base at Harar Meda/Bishoftu while PM Abiy was present for Meskel celebrations. Opposition sources claim three casualties including allegedly a UAE drone advisor. Abiy reportedly unharmed
Sudan's Army rejects Ethiopia's accusations of backing opposition groups as "baseless", counter-accuses Ethiopia of supporting RSF from its territory with "training, supplies, strategic drones and suicide drones. "Sudan said it "will not allow any infringement of its sovereignty" and called on Ethiopia to "exercise accuracy and responsibility and resort to dialogue."
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan of backing Tigray rebels amid clashes
A drone hits a Tigrayan TV station as heavy clashes resume between the Tigray People's Liberation Front and federal troops, while a humanitarian source tells AFP that the TPLF rebels have made advances against government forces in northern Ethiopia1 week ago
A drone hits a Tigrayan TV station as heavy clashes resume between the Tigray People's Liberation Front and federal troops, while a humanitarian source tells AFP that the TPLF rebels have made advances against government forces in northern Ethiopia
Suspicious UAE cargo airlift to Ethiopia continues A Vise Air IL-76TD cargo aircraft (w reg. 7Q-VAA) departed Al Ain airport, UAE, bound for Ethiopia . A Batot Air IL-76TD cargo aircraft (XT-ABL) followed the same route, also departing Al Ain for Ethiopia
Reuters: Tigray forces attack government sites in Afar and Amhara, seize airfields in Tigray - Reuters reports. Tigray regional government statement: Our fighters are engaged in a defensive war against federal forces.
Tigray fighters last night took control of all three airports in the Tigray region. Federal security officials were detained. Civilian flights to Tigray airports have been suspended
The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) have seized control of the airport in the regional capital Mekelle, security and local sources told AFP2 week ago
The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) have seized control of the airport in the regional capital Mekelle, security and local sources told AFP