Africa
WHO scales up emergency health response in Afar, Amhara and Tigray, delivering 71 tonnes of supplies
WHO said on 21 October it is expanding emergency health operations in northern Ethiopia, where it cites ongoing hostilities, and…
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Ethiopia
Africa
UK urges Ethiopia and Eritrea to de-escalate, saying it opposes any action that breaches a neighbour’s border
In a statement dated 15 October, the UK government voiced great concern over the Horn of Africa, opposed any breach…
Africa
UN releases $8.5 million for northern Ethiopia as access to Tigray improves but fighting continues
The UN relief chief released $8.5 million for more than 200,000 people in northern Ethiopia; the UN says access to…
Africa
Ethiopia and Eritrea accuse each other of war: Addis Ababa tells the UN of an “all-out invasion”, Asmara cites a “war of aggression”
Ethiopia’s foreign minister told the UN Security Council that Eritrean troops have advanced up to 60 km into Tigray. Eritrea’s…
Africa
Ethiopia: After Mekelle, fears grow of Eritrean and Egyptian involvement
Ethiopian federal forces took Mekelle on October 3 after more than a week of heavy fighting, but the TPLF says…
Politics & Diplomacy
Ethiopian government forces retake Mekelle as TPLF withdraws from Tigray capital
Federal and allied forces regained Mekelle after the TPLF withdrew, while Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan issued a joint declaration…
Politics & Diplomacy
Ethiopia and Eritrea break diplomatic ties as fighting closes on Tigray capital
Ethiopia and Eritrea severed diplomatic ties on October 1 as Tigray fighting advanced toward Mekelle. Both governments traded accusations, while…