Tag: Ethiopia

Rival Tigrayan Factions Clash in South Tigray, Sparking Fears of Renewed Conflict

Rival Tigrayan Factions Clash in South Tigray, Sparking Fears of Renewed Conflict

Fresh armed clashes have erupted in Ethiopia’s Tigray region between rival Tigrayan…

By Taha Sakr 4 Min Read

Ethiopian Army Claims to ‘Annihilate’ Fano Fighters as Rebel Group Reports Gains

Ethiopian Army Claims to ‘Annihilate’ Fano Fighters as Rebel Group Reports Gains

The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) announced a major update on Wednesday…

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Ethiopia to Officially Inaugurate GERD in September, Invites Egypt and Sudan to Attend

Ethiopia to Officially Inaugurate GERD in September, Invites Egypt and Sudan to Attend

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced that his government will officially inaugurate…

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Ethiopia Reports Over 520,000 Malaria Cases in May Amid Ongoing Health Crises

Ethiopia Reports Over 520,000 Malaria Cases in May Amid Ongoing Health Crises

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over the growing health…

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AFNF Denies Role in Killing of Aid Worker, Urges International Probe into Violence in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region

AFNF Denies Role in Killing of Aid Worker, Urges International Probe into Violence in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region

The Amhara Fano National Force (AFNF) – East Amhara Qetena (Menelik Command)…

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Amnesty Demands Release of Ethiopian Doctor Detained Over Health Workers’ Strike

Amnesty Demands Release of Ethiopian Doctor Detained Over Health Workers’ Strike

Amnesty International has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Dr.…

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Ethiopia’s Enat Party Condemns Surge in Violence Across Amhara and Oromia Regions

Ethiopia’s Enat Party Condemns Surge in Violence Across Amhara and Oromia Regions

Ethiopia’s opposition Enat Party has strongly denounced what it describes as a…

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Ethiopia Secures $3.5bn Debt Relief under G20 Framework

Ethiopia Secures $3.5bn Debt Relief under G20 Framework

Ethiopia has reached a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to address…

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Tigrayan opposition alleges wave of arbitrary arrests in Ethiopia’s capital

Tigrayan opposition alleges wave of arbitrary arrests in Ethiopia’s capital

A Tigrayan opposition party on Monday accused Ethiopian security forces of arbitrarily…

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World Bank warns poverty worsening in Ethiopia amid ongoing conflict

World Bank warns poverty worsening in Ethiopia amid ongoing conflict

Ethiopia is among 39 countries where extreme poverty is deepening, driven by…

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Armed groups linked to Ethiopia’s Fano movement said on Saturday they were pushing back against a major military operation launched by the federal government in the Amhara region, as intense fighting continued for a third day. The campaign, dubbed “Operation Tide” by the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), was described by Defense Chief Field Marshal Berhanu Jula as a final effort to dismantle Fano militias, with claims that over 90% of the armed groups had already been neutralized. However, reports from local sources and opposition-aligned outlets suggest a more contested picture on the ground. Fano fighters say they have launched counteroffensives in multiple areas across Amhara. In the town of Maksegnit near Gondar, at least 16 anti-riot police were reportedly killed, along with several local officials from the ruling Prosperity Party, according to Ethio News. Clashes were also reported in Central and South Gondar, where the government’s mobilization is said to have suffered setbacks. Transport links between Gondar and Bahir Dar have reportedly been cut, and commercial flights to Gondar were suspended due to the ongoing violence. In North Wollo, particularly around Lasta and Kobo, heavy fighting was also reported, though no casualty figures have been independently verified. In Gojjam, Fano commanders claimed that they had resisted attacks on their leadership in at least 11 battlefronts. Social media footage circulating over the weekend appeared to show captured government troops in the region. The federal government has not responded directly to Fano’s claims. However, in a statement issued Sunday, it said “relative peace” had returned to many areas of Amhara, but acknowledged that the security situation remained below public expectations. The government also appealed for continued public support in its operations against armed militias. Independent reporting from Amhara remains limited due to media restrictions in the region.

Ethiopia’s Fano fighters claim gains as government offensive enters third day

Armed groups linked to Ethiopia’s Fano movement said on Saturday they were…

By Taha Sakr 2 Min Read

Egypt says GERD negotiations failed, will defend Nile water if threatened

Egypt says GERD negotiations failed, will defend Nile water if threatened

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Sunday that negotiations with Ethiopia…

By Taha Sakr 3 Min Read