Rebels in Ethiopia’s restive Tigray region say they believe the federal authorities are preparing to “wage war” again the northern regional state. Tigray emerged from a two-year civil war in 2022 that saw federal forces, backed by militias and the Eritrean army, clash with rebels from the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). A ceasefire held for more than two years, but there have been sporadic clashes between federal and Tigrayan forces since November last year. Federal authorities have accused the group of growing closer to neighbouring Eritrea, which maintains fragile relations with Addis Ababa. Analysts say a war would be devastating for all three players in a region where past conflicts have cost hundreds of thousands of lives.

Source: Ethiopian News March 05, 2026 11:46 UTC