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A visual guide to Ethiopia’s ethnic groups and conflict areas
Ethiopia has faced near-continuous conflict since 2020, with fighting in Tigray, Oromia and Amhara.
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Fears of ‘slow, certain death’ stalk Tigray amid rumblings of renewed war
As tensions escalate between Ethiopia and Eritrea, would new conflict position Addis Ababa against Tigray’s leadership?
From: NewsFeed
UN chief tells Al Jazeera that Security Council needs permanent Africa seat
UNSG Antonio Guterres spoke to Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa and said Africa should have a permanent seat on the UNSC.
Published On 15 Feb 2026
From: NewsFeed
African Union chair says ‘extermination’ of Palestinians must stop
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairman of African Union Commission, says the “extermination” of the Palestinian people must end.
Published On 14 Feb 2026
AU calls for end to ‘extermination’ of Palestinians, decries African wars
African heads of state gather in Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa for the 39th African Union Summit.
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AU summit tackles climate change and Somaliland tensions
Heads of state are arriving in Addis Ababa for the 2026 African Union Summit, with a water-focused theme centred on clim
Published On 13 Feb 2026
Are African ‘water wars’ on the horizon as AU puts the issue on its agenda?
Experts weigh in on challenges from climate change and water access to upstream-downstream conflict and industry abuse.
Ethiopia demands Eritrea ‘immediately withdraw’ troops from its territory
In recent months, Addis Ababa has accused Eritrea of supporting rebel fighters on Ethiopian soil.
Drone strikes in Ethiopia’s Tigray kill one amid fears of renewed conflict
The attack comes amid fears of a return to conflict following clashes between government troops and Tigrayan forces.
Judge blocks US gov’t move to end deportation protections for Ethiopians
Ruling delays February 13 deadline affecting 5,000 people amid wider legal challenges to Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Clashes between government troops and Tigrayan forces erupt in Ethiopia
‘Deteriorating’ situation causes suspension of flights, security and diplomatic sources say.
