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- 1UN human rights chief urges de-escalation in Ethiopia fighting●UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urges de-escalation as fighting intensifies in Ethiopia
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for de-escalation in Ethiopia as fighting intensifies across the country. The appeal urges all parties to protect civilians and allow humanitarian access amid rising violence. Observers say the renewed hostilities risk worsening an already severe humanitarian crisis, drawing renewed international attention to Ethiopia's deteriorating security situation.
- 2Fighting erupts in Ethiopia's Tigray, raising civil war fears▼Is Ethiopia on the verge of another civil war as fighting erupts in Tigray?
Fresh fighting has broken out in Ethiopia's Tigray region, prompting fears that the country could slide back into a full-scale civil war. Observers warn that renewed hostilities could unravel the fragile peace that followed the devastating 2020-2022 conflict between federal forces and Tigrayan authorities, with civilians already caught up in the violence and regional tensions rising.
- 3Ethiopia slides back into war: who is involved and why▼Ethiopia slides back into war. Who is involved and why?
Reporting indicates Ethiopia is sliding back into war, renewing concern about renewed large-scale conflict in the country. Observers are asking which armed and political actors are involved and what is driving the escalation. Details on the parties, causes and scale of the fighting remain unclear from current coverage.
- 4Sudan face Ethiopia in AFCON 2027 qualifier●Sudan Vs Ethiopia | ሱዳን ከ ኢትዮጵያ | FM Addis 97.1 AFCON 2027 qualifiers Live ቀጥታ ስርጭት
Sudan and Ethiopia are meeting in an Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifier, with Ethiopian broadcaster FM Addis 97.1 providing live coverage in Amharic. Football fans across both countries and the diaspora are following the match closely, sharing reactions and updates as the two East African rivals compete for a place at the tournament, which Morocco will host in 2027.
- 5Egypt warns Ethiopia over Nile mega-dam water security▼Africa’s most powerful military warns U.S. backed Ethiopia as Egypt vows to protect its Nile water security over controversial mega-dam
Egypt has issued a fresh warning to Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, vowing to protect its Nile water security as tensions flare anew. The dispute pits Egypt, which depends on the Nile for most of its fresh water, against the U.S.-backed Ethiopian dam project on the Blue Nile. Egypt's military, ranked among Africa's most powerful, has framed water access as a red line, reigniting regional debate over the long-running standoff.