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
2 dag sedanThousands of Eritrean troops with tanks & heavy armor have entered Tigray from Rama, Zalambessa, Sheraro & Badme, sources report. Deployments also near Adigrat
3 dag sedanSudan'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
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
5 dag sedanAs 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
1 vecka sedanNew 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
1 vecka sedanUnverified 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
1 vecka sedanSudan'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."
1 vecka sedanEthiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan of backing Tigray rebels amid clashes
1 vecka sedanA 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
1 vecka sedanSuspicious 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
1 vecka sedanReuters: 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
1 vecka sedanThe Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) have seized control of the airport in the regional capital Mekelle, security and local sources told AFP
1 vecka sedanTigray Liberation Front seizes capital airport after days of forming armed alliance to overthrow Abiy Ahmed government – AFP: Tigray Liberation Front seizes capital airport; 7 Ethiopian armed groups announce formation of alliance to overthrow Abiy Ahmed government
The Sudanese army is repelling drone attacks in the Fashqa region, launched from within Ethiopian territory.
An Egyptian official source: Cairo will not allow Ethiopia to impose a fait accompli on the Nile.
An official Egyptian source: Cairo will not accept or allow any party to control the flow of Nile water.
An Egyptian official source: Ethiopia's announcement of its intention to control the flow of an international river reveals a very dangerous trend.
An Egyptian official source: The Ethiopian water minister's statements reflect Addis Ababa's delusions of imposing hegemony over an international river.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 19 km ESE of Metahāra, Ethiopia
Tigray Liberation Front: Ethiopian forces launched raids this morning on the Shiraro area in northwestern Tigray region.
ENDF is deploying large numbers of weaponry and soldiers to Welkaiyt and Tigray border towns for preparations of renewed war
3 månad sedanEthiopian PM Abiy Ahmed has dismissed concerns over a growing tactical alignment between Eritrea, the TPLF, and Sudan, declaring that the country faces "not an iota of fear" regarding its sovereignty. Abiy told lawmakers that federal defensive capabilities are being actively strengthened
3 månad sedanRussian Foreign Minister Lavrov arrived in Ethiopia on a visit, beginning his tour of African countries.
As part of the current conscription drive, local authorities and Tigrayan forces have ordered former fighters to report to their units and are going door-to-door and carrying out mass, forced round ups of potential fighters, including children
