AEIs Critical Threats Africa File posted on 2 October 2026 an update titled "Ethiopia War Security Review" by Michael DeAngelo.
Ethiopian federal forces have almost completely reversed Afar and Tigrayan rebel gains in Afar Region. They have also continued advancing on main roads toward Mekele, capital of Tigray Region. Rebel forces have launched drone strikes on federal facilities in the vicinity of Addis Ababa and elsewhere.
AEIs Critical Threats Africa File posted on 1 October 2026 an article titled "Ethiopia Counteroffensive into Tigray" by Michael DeAngelo and Liam Karr.
The Ethiopian National Defense Force repelled the rebel offensive in northern Ethiopia and launched a counteroffensive aimed at Mekele, capital of Tigray Region. Rebel forces continue to control parts of Afar Region's northernmost zone.
AEIs Critical Threats Africa File posted on 29 September 2026 an update titled "Ethiopia War Security Review" by Michael DeAngelo.
Rebel Tigray and Afar forces advanced in northern Afar region while the Ethiopian National Defense Forces reversed rebel Tigray and Amhara force advances around southern Tigray Region. Ethiopia accused Egypt, Eritrea, and the Sudan Armed Forces of supporting the rebel coalition.
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