AEIs Critical Threats Africa File posted on 6 October 2026 an update titled "Ethiopia War Security Review."
This report summarizes the fighting in Ethiopia between 2 October and 6 October. The Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) have taken significant territory in Tigray Region and launched airstrikes on towns still held by the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). The Fano militia continues to pose challenges to the ENDF in Amhara Region. The magnitude of Eritrean Defense Force engagement in support of the TPLF is unclear.
