Ethiopia is sliding back toward war – a look at what is driving the fighting and why it matters

HighEventTigray, Ethiopia
Satellite map of Tigray, Ethiopia

On September 23, 2026, Tigray People’s Liberation Front forces seized government positions in Mekelle, Ethiopia, as the conflict escalated toward full‑scale war.

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29 Sep 2026 · 22:15 UTC
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Source: theconversation.com

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