Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed Says Country Does Not Want War Amid Rising Tensions in TigrayGet real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. A ceasefire agreement ended large‑scale fighting in November 2022, but tensions between the federal government and Tigrayan authorities have continued. Eritrea has accused Ethiopia of seeking access to the Red Sea port of Assab, a strategic issue that has heightened regional tensions in the Horn of Africa. The earlier war in Tigray triggered one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, displacing millions of people and severely damaging infrastructure across northern Ethiopia. Diplomatic observers say sustained dialogue between federal authorities and regional leaders will be critical to preventing another large‑scale conflict.

Source: Ethiopian News March 09, 2026 18:35 UTC