AEIs Critical Threats Africa File published on 20 October 2026 an update titled "Ethiopia War Security Review."
This update covers the fighting in Ethiopia from 16-20 October. Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) continue their battle with Tigray rebels in Tigray Region. Ethiopian rebel forces in Oromia and Benishangul-Gumuz Regions carried out their first significant attacks since the recent outbreak of fighting in Tigray Region. The United States and Russia have separately proposed mediation.
